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Knox, Henry (1750-1806) to John Gleason

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.08021 Author/Creator: Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Place Written: Boston, Massachusetts Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 20 April 1806 Pagination: 3 p. : address : docket ; 25.7 x 20.3 cm. Order a Copy

Provides extensive directions for tasks various workmen are to complete in the lime mill. Reports on the travels of Captain [Edward] Kelleran and his vessel, and declares that Mrs. [Lucy] Knox is en route to visit Knox.

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Gleason, John, Jr., 1758-1822
Kelleran, Edward, 1777-?
Knox, Lucy Flucker, 1756-1824

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