Gleason, John, fl. 1796-1811 to Henry Knox
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.07938 Author/Creator: Gleason, John, fl. 1796-1811 Place Written: Thomaston, Maine Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 4 June 1805 Pagination: 3 p. : address ; Height: 30.3 cm, Width: 20.3 cm Order a Copy
Writes that Captain Benjamin Killeran [possibly "Kelleran," a relation of Captain Edward Kelleran] arrived at Thomaston with a delivery of pork and beef in barrels; discloses that the beef is very good but the pork is very poor. The Captain will depart again tomorrow with his ship loaded. Discusses the lime business, especially the burning of kilns. Comments on the abilities of the workmen.
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