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Knox, Henry (1750-1806) to John Gleason

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.07500 Author/Creator: Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Place Written: Thomaston, Maine Type: Manuscript letter Date: 9 January 1801 Pagination: 2 p. : docket ; 28.4 x 18.3 cm. Order a Copy

Provides instructions for his upcoming two month absence. Discusses the quantity of wood and limestone he would like to see gathered. Says a large portion of wood can be obtained from people who are indebted to him. Provides further instructions on obtaining wood, stoves for the limestone, caring for the horses, and various other instruction on the care of Knox's house and property. Instructs Gleason to request all funds from [Thomas] Vose.

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Gleason, John, Jr., 1758-1822
Vose, Thomas, 1753-1810

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