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Knox, Henry (1750-1806) The heads or principles of the lease

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.08192 Author/Creator: Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph document Date: 24 September 1787 Pagination: 4 p. ; 32.9 x 20.4 cm. Order a Copy

Discusses copper mines and a related lease. Date previously inferred, written in pencil.

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

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