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Carpenter, William, fl. 1801 to Henry Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.07626 Author/Creator: Carpenter, William, fl. 1801 Place Written: Maine Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 26 September 1801 Pagination: 1 p. : address Height: 30.6 cm, Width: 19.1 cm Order a Copy

Discusses land negotiations for a lot of land located in Hancock County, Maine. Appears to question the rightful owners of the lot and requests Knox gives them a title to prevent trespassers. Written from "Buckstown" which is likely in Maine.

Carpenter, William, fl. 1801
Peabody, Asor, fl. 1801

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