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Ogden, Samuel (1746-1810) to Henry Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.06057 Author/Creator: Ogden, Samuel (1746-1810) Place Written: Newark, New Jersey Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 7 March 1794 Pagination: 1 p. : address : docket ; 23 x 18.8 cm. Order a Copy

Describes the purchase of lands (possibly in Maine) from Colonel [probably Benjamin] Walker. Also mentions the potential land sale to Mr. [William] Duer. Verifies whether the agreement suits Knox and asks for permission to sign the deed on his behalf. He and his wife send their regards to Knox and his family.

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Ogden, Samuel, 1746-1810
Walker, Benjamin, 1753-1818
Knox, Lucy Flucker, 1756-1824
Duer, William, 1747-1799
Ogden, Euphemia Morris, 1754-1818

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