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Sheafe, Jacob (circa. 1745-1829) to Henry Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.07273 Author/Creator: Sheafe, Jacob (circa. 1745-1829) Place Written: Portsmouth, New Hampshire Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 13 June 1799 Pagination: 1 p. : address : docket ; 24.7 x 20.4 cm. Order a Copy

Sheafe encloses bills for the planks and informs Knox of other balances and payments regarding his planks. He also tells Knox that he does not need more shipped.

Sheafe, Jacob, circa. 1745-1829
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

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