Witherspoon, John (fl. 1800-1801) to Henry Knox
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.07645 Author/Creator: Witherspoon, John (fl. 1800-1801) Place Written: Sears Island, Maine Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 28 October 1801 Pagination: 2 p. : address ; 30.4 x 18 cm. Order a Copy
Stresses to Knox he did not remove one of Knox's barns on Brigadiers Island (present day Sears Island, Maine). Informs Knox whoever told him he was removing a barn was mistaken. Says he removed the remaining portion of the roof on the house because it was damaged (likely from a storm). Also discusses the compensation he deserves for his work and the possibility of Knox selling the island. A small portion of the letter is missing at the bottom causing minor text loss.
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