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Knox, Henry (1750-1806) to William Duer

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.05336 Author/Creator: Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 7 March 1792 Pagination: 2 p. : docket ; 23.5 x 19.5 cm. Order a Copy

Appears to be making arrangements with Duer for his portion of lands in the Waldo patent. Mentions General [Henry] Jackson, as well as debates in the Legislature regarding the lands.

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Duer, William, 1747-1799
Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809

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