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Knox, Henry (1750-1806) to Isaac Parker

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.06634 Author/Creator: Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Place Written: Boston, Massachusetts Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 21 February 1796 Pagination: 3 p. : docket ; 33.1 x 20.3 cm. Order a Copy

Discusses the insurgent Samuel Ely, who is rumored to be planning to burn down Knox's buildings in Thomaston, Maine. Mentions actions he is taking to stop Ely, in particular by petitioning the government for help.

Parker, Isaac, 1768-1830
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Ely, Samuel, fl. 1796-1797

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