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Gleason, John (fl. 1796-1811) to Henry Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.07795 Author/Creator: Gleason, John (fl. 1796-1811) Place Written: Thomaston, Maine Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 6 April 1803 Pagination: 2 p. : address ; 25.2 x 19.9 cm. Order a Copy

Mentions that Knox's son [likely Henry Jackson Knox] has received his letters. Discusses the details of Knox's logging business. Also comments that an "old Mr. Wilson" is, with his men, putting in a new lock. Reports other matters pertaining to Knox's business, including shipping lime and the anticipated arrival of a gardener. Adds that Miss Caroline F. Knox, Knox's daughter, sends her love and is in good health.

Gleason, John, Jr., 1758-1822
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Knox, Henry Jackson, 1780-1832
Knox, Caroline Fisher, 1792-1851

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