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Gleason, John, fl. 1796-1811 to Henry Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.07850 Author/Creator: Gleason, John, fl. 1796-1811 Place Written: Thomaston, Maine Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 9 March 1804 Pagination: 3 p. : address ; Height: 29 cm, Width: 20.1 cm Order a Copy

Discusses the shipping of items shipped to and from Knox's estate, such as lime and meat. Provides a list of items they need at the estate, including coffee and Bohea tea.

Gleason, John, Jr., 1758-1822
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

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