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Winslow, Samuel (fl. 1781-1806) to Henry Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.09151 Author/Creator: Winslow, Samuel (fl. 1781-1806) Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 19 April 1786 Pagination: 1 p. ; 29.9 x 18.5 cm. Order a Copy

Writes to inform Knox of an inquiry he has made regarding taxes levied on the Waldo patent lands. Provides a report on the taxes and suggests that he, Knox, and their associates present a list of their grievances to the next session of the General Court. Adds that if Knox cannot be in town at the appropriate time, he might like to write to his friends [Benjamin] Hichborn and [Edward H.] Robbins for further advice.

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Winslow, Samuel, fl. 1781-1806
Hichborn, Benjamin, 1746-1817
Robbins, Edward H. (Edward Hutchinson)., 1758-1837

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