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Vose, Thomas (1753-1810) to Henry Jackson

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.06085 Author/Creator: Vose, Thomas (1753-1810) Place Written: Thomaston, Massachusetts Type: Manuscript letter Date: 23 April 1794 Pagination: 1 p. : docket ; 31.1 x 20.2 cm. Order a Copy

Informs Jackson the carpenters began the framing on the house (most likely Montpelier) and the Masons; will begin laying stone in two days. Requests $100 to purchase a pair of oxen and $50 for wood. Noted as a copy.

Vose, Thomas, 1753-1810
Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

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