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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.09196 Author/Creator: Place Written: s.l. Type: Manuscript document Date: 29 September 1788 Pagination: 3 p. : Height: 18.2 cm, Width: 18.1 cm Order a Copy

Appears to be two different agreements separated out as "Form No 1" and "Form No 2." Form 1 is a generic form with blanks filled in by Henry Knox, Samuel Winslow, and Isaac Winslow giving their permission for the occupation on a lot of land; name of occupier and amount of land are left blank. Form 2 is also a generic form with blanks that a subscriber (which is left blank) would sign agreeing to the terms of payment. The generic forms possibly could be intended for the use of George Ulmer, Henry Knox and Samuel and Isaac Winslow's land agent, when making agreements with the settlers. Document possibly pertains to GLC02437.09195. Date was added at a later date in pencil.

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Ulmer, George, 1756-1825
Winslow, Samuel, fl. 1781-1806

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