Blake, George, fl. 1803-1821 to Lucy Knox
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.08068 Author/Creator: Blake, George, fl. 1803-1821 Place Written: Sandwich, Massachusetts Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 26 August 1821 Pagination: 3 p. : Height: 25.8 cm, Width: 20.5 cm Order a Copy
Written from Sandwich, Barnstable County, likely in Massachusetts. In response to an earlier letter from Lucy, discusses a mortgage he holds on part of her estate in Thomaston, Maine. Mentions a variety of other financial matters.
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