Lee, John, fl. 1801-1802 to Henry Knox

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GLC#
GLC02437.07664-View header record
Type
Letters
Date
11 November 1801
Author/Creator
Lee, John, fl. 1801-1802
Title
to Henry Knox
Place Written
Castine, Maine
Pagination
3 p. : address : docket ; Height: 30.6 cm, Width: 18.8 cm
Primary time period
The New Nation, 1783-1815
Sub-Era
The Age of Jefferson & Madison

Discusses the idea of building a road. Says he would like to see a turnpike road built from [Harriman's] Ferry to Augusta bridge in Maine. States he is not sure how to begin the business but believes subscriptions in the amount of $5000 may be found east of the Penobscot River. Discusses further aspects of the plan including how and what land to obtain, where to build the road, and the long term value of the project.

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