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7 August 1791

Jones, John Coffin (1750-1829)

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Mentions that Captain Josiah Roberts has recently returned from Canton in China after a mission to procure information on free trade and the best markets.

GLC02437.05110

12 February 1803-18 February 1803

Jones, John Coffin (1750-1829)

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Massachusetts Congressional resolution]

Resolution in response to the petition of Gustavas Swan and other settlers in a region of Knox's Waldo patent lands. Allows the residents an extra year to pay for the lots of land on which they have settled, and outlines the terms of the arrangement.

GLC02437.07787

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