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Knox, Henry (1750-1806) to Peter Charles Varlé

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.06489 Author/Creator: Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Place Written: Thomaston, Maine Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 9 August 1795 Pagination: 1 p. : docket ; 25 x 19.9 cm. Order a Copy

Another note to Mr. Varlé concerning Varlé's conduct towards one of Knox's daughters. Writes that Mr. Varlé was hired to help with Knox's canal project and as such has "no business at my house and of consequence are not to come there." Possibly refers to Peter Charles Varlé, an engineer and geographer who drew maps.

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Varlé, Peter Charles, fl. 1794-1809

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