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Knox, Henry (1750-1806) [Response to a meeting]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.07686 Author/Creator: Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Place Written: Thomaston, Maine Type: Manuscript document Date: 1 December 1801 Pagination: 3 p. : docket ; 29.3 x 17.3 cm. Order a Copy

Knox's response to the meeting held by the Committee in Waldoborough, Maine regarding the settlers land claims in Waldoborough, Maine. Knox agrees to a portion of the settlers claims including the "old Germans." Describes in further detail his decision respecting the settlers claims and any future claims to his lands.

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

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