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Knox, Henry (1750-1806) to John Gleason

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.08020 Author/Creator: Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Place Written: Boston, Massachusetts Type: Autograph letter Date: 16 April 1806 Pagination: 3 p. : docket ; 33.9 x 21.1 cm. Order a Copy

Has received Gleason's letter via Captain [likely Edward] Kelleran. Discusses financial dealings with a Mr. West. Includes a list of workmen and their salaries; explains their duties and provides information regarding the lime business.

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Gleason, John, Jr., 1758-1822
Robinson, John, fl. 1806
Kelleran, Edward, 1777-?

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