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Gleason, John (fl. 1796-1811) [Report upon an excursion up St. George's River]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.06850 Author/Creator: Gleason, John (fl. 1796-1811) Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph document signed Date: 29 October 1796 Pagination: 2 p. : docket ; 30.6 x 18.7 cm. Order a Copy

Describes a trip up the St. Georges River he undertook, at Knox's request, to scout out the different kinds of trees available for lumber.

Gleason, John, Jr., 1758-1822
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

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