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Ruggles, Samuel (fl. 1787-1791) to Henry Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.03639 Author/Creator: Ruggles, Samuel (fl. 1787-1791) Place Written: Boston, Massachusetts Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 20 August 1787 Pagination: 1 p. : address : docket ; 30.9 x 20.3 cm. Order a Copy

Informs Knox that the house near Windmill Point, which was Knox's father's, is being sold. Says the owner would like to offer Knox the chance to purchase the house before it goes on the market.

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Ruggles, Samuel, fl. 1787-1791

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