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Knox, Henry (1750-1806) to Joseph Peirce

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.07744 Author/Creator: Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Place Written: Thomaston, Maine Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 24 July 1802 Pagination: 2 p. : docket ; 29 x 19.8 cm. Order a Copy

Discusses his lime production, noting the various orders and quantity sold. Also describes which bills and people to pay with the proceeds from the lime.

Peirce, Joseph, 1745-1828
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

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