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Knox, Henry (1750-1806) to Daniel Davis

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.07319 Author/Creator: Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Place Written: Thomaston, Maine Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 20 October 1799 Pagination: 2 p. : docket ; 24.8 x 20.3 cm. Order a Copy

Knox has received Davis's letter of October 15 with $200. Knox tells Davis to sell the Duck pond lands for cash if possible. Knox says it will take him some time to divide the lands.

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Davis, Daniel, 1762-1835

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