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Knox, Henry Jackson (1780-1832) to Henry Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.07801 Author/Creator: Knox, Henry Jackson (1780-1832) Place Written: Thomaston, Maine Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 30 May 1803 Pagination: 1 p. ; 30.3 x 19 cm. Order a Copy

Mentions that he has sent, via Captain [Edward] Kelleran, a shipment of lime and lumber. Reports on several other shipments he is making, including one containing letters for Knox, but he has enclosed some letters as well (not present).

Knox, Henry Jackson, 1780-1832
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Kelleran, Edward, 1777-?

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