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Seagrove, James (fl. 1792-1795) to Henry Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.05665 Author/Creator: Seagrove, James (fl. 1792-1795) Place Written: St. Marys, Georgia Type: Autograph note signed Date: 24 October 1792 Pagination: 1 p. ; 22.9 x 18.7 cm. Order a Copy

Sends Knox a box of oranges and lemons from Georgia. Signed in text as "Mr. Seagrove."

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Seagrove, James, fl. 1792-1795

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