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Knox, Henry (1750-1806) to William Bingham

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.07274 Author/Creator: Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Place Written: Boston, Massachusetts Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 30 June 1799 Pagination: 5 p. : docket ; 24.8 x 20.1 cm. Order a Copy

Knox tells that he and General Cobb have discussed at length "the subject of accelerating the value of the upper and Lower millions" parts of Maine. Knox explains the need and his ideas for surveying and pricing the land and the lumber.

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Bingham, William, 1752-1804
Cobb, David, 1748-1830

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