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Winslow, Samuel, fl. 1788. to Henry Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.09206 Author/Creator: Winslow, Samuel, fl. 1788. Place Written: Portland, Maine Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 6 November 1788 Pagination: 2 p. ; 31.9 x 19.8cm. Order a Copy

Thanks Knox for his attendance and communication respecting business [likely regarding land] that affects them both. Notes he has called on another gentleman for opinion regarding Knox's affairs.

Winslow, Samuel, fl. 1781-1806
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

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