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Knox, Henry (1750-1806) to George Ulmer

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.08025 Author/Creator: Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Place Written: Boston, Massachusetts Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 11 May 1806 Pagination: 3 p. : docket ; 32.7 x 19.7 cm. Order a Copy

Only just received Ulmer's last letter from 12 April, and laments the delay. Discusses local politics, as well as business and land deals.

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Ulmer, George, 1756-1825
Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809
Lincoln, Benjamin, 1733-1810

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