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Knox, Henry (1750-1806) to Isaac Winslow

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.09141 Author/Creator: Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Place Written: New York, New York Type: Manuscript letter Date: 14 November 1785 Pagination: 2 p. : docket ; 33.4 x 20.4 cm. Order a Copy

May be written on Knox's behalf by his assistant, Samuel Shaw. Though docket notes that the addressee is Samuel Winslow, the document itself lists the addressee as Isaac Winslow. In response to Winslow's earlier letter, discusses legal arrangements for the Waldo patent lands, and the difficulties facing Winslow's lime business. Also considers several other related matters.

Winslow, Isaac, 1743-1793
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Shaw, Samuel, 1754-1794
Robbins, Edward H. (Edward Hutchinson)., 1758-1837
Wetmore, William, 1749-1830

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