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Winslow, Samuel, fl. 1781-1806 to Henry Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.09142 Author/Creator: Winslow, Samuel, fl. 1781-1806 Place Written: Boston, Massachusetts Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 23 November 1785 Pagination: 6 p. : Height: 32.5 cm, Width: 20.5 cm Order a Copy

Discusses his concerns about the Waldo patent lands, particularly that Mr. [William] Wetmore's claims have gone unattended for a long time. Considers Mr. Francis Waldo's portion of the lands, as well as the failing lime business.

Winslow, Samuel, fl. 1781-1806
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Wetmore, William, 1749-1830
Waldo, Francis, fl. 1728-1784

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