Knox, Henry (1750-1806) [Statement related to the Waldo or Muscongus Patent]
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.10322 Author/Creator: Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Place Written: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Type: Manuscript document Date: 4 February 1795 Pagination: 4 p. : docket ; 37.6 x 23.2 cm. Order a Copy
Knox presents an argument to Congress for his share of the patent by relating its history and present state (according to him). Attests that the Patent was granted in 1629 extending "thirty miles square on each side of Penobscot river." Discusses erroneous surveys of the land and his right as proprietor. Notes that he "is aware of the prejudices entertained against possessions of large tracts of land, but he considers the Justice of his Country is superior to the passion of Prejudice." Cites "the liberality and humanity of the proprietors to the people who have in hundreds of Instances possessed themselves of the most valuable parts of said lands without the least legal rights." Docketed "Copy of a Memorial of HK."
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