Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 to unknown
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.07667 Author/Creator: Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 Place Written: Thomaston, Maine Type: Autograph letter Date: 13 November 1801 Pagination: 2 p. : docket ; Height: 31.3 cm, Width: 19.5 cm Order a Copy
Letter is not signed but appears to be in Knox's handwriting. Authorizes a gentleman to hire men to erect dams, houses, and to chop wood. Notes the men's wages will be paid in land at the current market rate. Also mentions he would like various men with trades (blacksmiths, house carpenters, shoe makers, etc.) to settle down with their families.
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