Hills, John (fl. 1771-1796) to Henry Knox
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.04936 Author/Creator: Hills, John (fl. 1771-1796) Place Written: Springfield, Massachusetts Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 2 May 1791 Pagination: 1 p. ; 23 x 18.9 cm. Order a Copy
Reports to Knox his findings as he surveys the land and rivers for a canal. Says he has ridden along the river Chikabi for several miles. Comments that "hiring men in this part is very troublesome for I have been obliged to discharge two that I had, respecting that I wanted to Trepan them into Military life."
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