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Knox, Henry (1750-1806) to Daniel Davis

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.07333 Author/Creator: Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Place Written: Thomaston, Maine Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1 December 1799 Pagination: 3 p. : docket ; 25 x 21.1 cm. Order a Copy

Knox received Davis's letter of November 27. Knox gives Davis orders as to how to pay Henry Jackson and what money to send to him (Knox). Knox thinks differently than Davis about Mrs. Knox's lands. Knox believes they are valuable. Discusses with Davis other matters concerning his lands, sales, and negotiations.

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

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