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Winslow, Samuel (fl. 1781-1797) to Henry Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.09238 Author/Creator: Winslow, Samuel (fl. 1781-1797) Place Written: Portland, Maine Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 24 November 1792 Pagination: 2 p. : docket ; 32 x 20 cm. Order a Copy

Discussing Knox's plans to purchase two fifths of the Waldo patent from him and his family. Asks Knox to at least purchase his smaller share, since his family is destitute, and discusses a price.

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

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