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Vose, Thomas (1753-1810) to Henry Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.06668 Author/Creator: Vose, Thomas (1753-1810) Place Written: Thomaston, Maine Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 19 March 1796 Pagination: 3 p. : address : docket ; 24.9 x 19.8 cm. Order a Copy

Writes that he saw Knox's instructions to Mr. [likely Ebenezer] Dunton regarding the building of a store. Discusses his plans, including his difficulty obtaining lumber during the winter season. Also mentions several individuals who have claimed Knox hired them to work on the farm. Vose is uncertain whether Knox really did hire them. Provides information on a variety of subjects pertaining to his area of the Waldo patent lands. Mentions Captain [George] Ulmer's arrival in Ducktrap and encloses a letter from him (not present).

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Vose, Thomas, 1753-1810
Ulmer, George, 1756-1825
Dunton, Ebenezer, fl. 1794-1796

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