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Lillie, John (1755-1801) to Henry Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.06984 Author/Creator: Lillie, John (1755-1801) Place Written: Brigadier's Island, Maine Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 9 June 1797 Pagination: 3 p. : address : docket ; 31.1 x 19.8 cm. Order a Copy

Discusses how there are less fish available, especially salmon and run. Expresses his hope that he will never need to be in public service again, though, since the fisheries are doing so poorly, it might be necessary.

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Lillie, John, 1755-1801

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