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Knox, Henry (1750-1806) to Thomas Vose

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.05160 Author/Creator: Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Place Written: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Type: Autograph letter Date: 15 September 1791 Pagination: 2 p. : docket ; 32 x 20.5 cm. Order a Copy

Relates that this letter will be handed to Captain Vose by Messrs. Snow and Hall of Bridgewater who want to secure the lands toward the head of the St. George's River. Wants Vose to accompany them so they can get an understanding of the land. Mentions the loss of their second son.

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Vose, Thomas, 1753-1810

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