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Cony, Daniel (fl. 1777-1816) to Henry Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.04246 Author/Creator: Cony, Daniel (fl. 1777-1816) Place Written: Boston, Massachusetts Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 18 June 1789 Pagination: 1 p. : address : docket ; 30.2 x 18.7 cm. Order a Copy

Writes that a number of people have asked him to contact Knox about settling on the northwest corner of the Waldo patent lands. Believes the value of the land would improve if Knox had good settlers, so would like to Know if Knox is interested in his recommendations.

Cony, Daniel, fl. 1777-1816
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

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