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Knox, Henry (1750-1806) [Petition]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.10428 Author/Creator: Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Place Written: s.l. Type: Manuscript document signed Date: circa 1784-1806 Pagination: 3 p. ; 39.3 x 24.8 cm. Order a Copy

Petition to the legislature of Massachusetts regarding Samuel Waldo's estate. Ink is faded, making it difficult to read.

Circa date established from the year Henry Knox began his land dealings to the year of his death.

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Waldo, Samuel, 1695-1759

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