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Willett, Marinus, 1740-1830 to Henry Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.07716 Author/Creator: Willett, Marinus, 1740-1830 Place Written: New York, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: February 14, 1801 Pagination: 2 p. : address ; Height: 21.8 cm, Width: 17.5 cm Order a Copy

Appears to discuss the lime business. Says he is waiting to hear from Albany regarding funding from the government.

Willett, Marinus, 1740-1830
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

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