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Wilde, Samuel Sumner, 1771-1855 to Henry Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.07908 Author/Creator: Wilde, Samuel Sumner, 1771-1855 Place Written: Hallowell, Maine Type: Autograph letter signed Date: February 13, 1805 Pagination: 3 p. : address ; Height: 23.2 cm, Width: 18.7 cm Order a Copy

Discusses a petition, currently in front of the Legislature, about the recent loss of the Hallowell Academy. Writes that an accident demolished the building, and hope the Legislature will provide some assistance. Thinks they will help the academy, but hopes Knox might recommend the measure to members of the Legislature whom he knows. Also discusses recent heavy snows.

Wilde, Samuel Sumner, 1771-1855
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

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