Knox, Henry Jackson, 1780-1832 to Henry Knox
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.07930 Author/Creator: Knox, Henry Jackson, 1780-1832 Place Written: Thomaston, Maine Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 8 April 1805 Pagination: 1 p. : address Height: 26.2 cm, Width: 20.4 cm Order a Copy
Reports that he has written to a Mr. Sumner to ask for men to work at his business, and also for mattresses and blankets for them to use. Discusses developments with his lime works, such as the construction of kilns. Asks Knox to send several barrels of pork and beef so he can feed his workers.
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