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Vose, Thomas (1753-1810) to Henry Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.06722 Author/Creator: Vose, Thomas (1753-1810) Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 29 April 1796 Pagination: 2 p. : address : docket ; 32.3 x 20.4 cm. Order a Copy

Discusses a variety of matters relating to Knox's estate in Maine, particularly regarding the purchase of cows and bulls for the farm. Also mentions the construction of a house for the cook and the purchase of cucumber seeds.

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Vose, Thomas, 1753-1810
Ulmer, George, 1756-1825

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