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Lewis, William (fl. 1784-1800) to Henry Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.06257 Author/Creator: Lewis, William (fl. 1784-1800) Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 26 November 1794 Pagination: 1 p. : docket ; 20.1 x 18.6 cm. Order a Copy

Appears to discuss land negotiations between Henry Knox, Benjamin Walker, and Samuel Ogden. Notes which appropriate forms and deeds need to be completed.

Lewis, William, fl. 1786-1800
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Walker, Benjamin, 1753-1818
Ogden, Samuel, 1746-1810

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