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McGuyer, Thomas, fl. 1803 to Henry Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.07781 Author/Creator: McGuyer, Thomas, fl. 1803 Place Written: Warren, Maine Type: Autograph letter signed Date: January 11,1803 Pagination: 1 p. : address Height: 18.9 cm, Width: 16.2 cm Order a Copy

Writes on behalf of a committee appointed by German settlers living on his land (presumably in Maine). Asks to schedule a meeting between the committee Knox either at court or at Knox's "seat," as one of the committee members is on a jury and cannot take a leave of absence.

McGuyer, Thomas, fl. 1803
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

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