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Knox, Henry (1750-1806) to James Malcom

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.07749 Author/Creator: Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Place Written: Thomaston, Maine Type: Manuscript letter Date: 31 August 1802 Pagination: 2 p. ; 31.9 x 19.3 cm. Order a Copy

Letter appears to be a copy. Appears to discuss land negotiations in Hampden, Maine. Mentions various land claims by the settlers and his desire to have Malcolm handle some business for him.

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Malcom, James, fl. 1794-1806

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