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Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 to unknown [incomplete]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.09180 Author/Creator: Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 Place Written: Waldoboro, Maine Type: Autograph letter Date: 13 September 1788 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 30.3 cm, Width: 17 cm Order a Copy

Unsigned, but handwriting suggests the author is Henry Knox. No addressee listed. Asks the addressee for any information on German settlers who might have a claim on Waldo patent lands, including evidence and details of their situations. Hopes to settle the business as soon as possible.

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

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