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Knox, Henry (1750-1806) to William Lewis

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.05907 Author/Creator: Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Place Written: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Type: Autograph document Date: 22 July 1793 Pagination: 7 p. : docket ; 32.2 x 20.2 cm. Order a Copy

Asks four questions about issues surrounding the Waldo Patent. The questions deal the legal paperwork of the late [Francis] Waldo, the uncle of Samuel and Isaac Winslow. Wants to take possession of the lands owned by Waldo. Also asks about the power of attorney of John and Hannah Wall. Expresses concern that Lucy Winslow, the mother of Isaac Winslow, did not assign her real estate to her husband.

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Lewis, William, fl. 1786-1800

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