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Morton, N. Jr., fl. 1806 to Henry Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.08010 Author/Creator: Morton, N. Jr., fl. 1806 Place Written: Boston, Massachusetts Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 27 February 1806 Pagination: 2 p. : address : docket ; 22.6 x 18.6 cm. Order a Copy

Writes in response to a letter from Knox. Reports that a Mr. John Borland created a petition to authorize fishing privileges for the town of Nobleborough and its environs, because of the significant presence of salmon, shad, and other fish. Provides further information.

Morton, N. Jr., fl. 1806
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

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