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Knox, Henry (1750-1806) [Agreement to pay for work on a canal]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.06571 Author/Creator: Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Place Written: Thomaston, Maine Type: Autograph document signed Date: 18 November 1795 Pagination: 1 p. : docket ; 32.1 x 20.3 cm. Order a Copy

Receipt regarding work done on a canal and payment for the workers.

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

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