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Durant, Jackson, fl. 1800-1801 to Henry Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.07578 Author/Creator: Durant, Jackson, fl. 1800-1801 Place Written: Thomaston, Maine Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 4 August 1801 Pagination: 1 p. : address : docket Height: 18.4 cm, Width: 14.2 cm Order a Copy

Appears to be a short reply to a note Knox sent him regarding Durant's lack of response to Knox's expectations or demands. Assures Knox he will remove his family if another situation occurs.

Durant, Jackson, fl. 1800-1801
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

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