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Copeland, Moses (fl. 1786-1807) to Henry Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.08001 Author/Creator: Copeland, Moses (fl. 1786-1807) Place Written: Warren, Maine Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 30 January 1806 Pagination: 2 p. : address : docket ; 30.7 x 18.8 cm. Order a Copy

Writes that he understands a Republican coalition has prepared a petition to get him impeached. Explains that this coalition argues Copeland should be removed due to dishonest economic dealings, such as taking a bribe. Asks for Knox's help.

Preliminary research suggests a man by the name of Moses Copeland was born in 1741 and died in 1817 in Warren, Maine, but it is unclear whether he is, in fact, the Moses Copeland of this document.

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Copeland, Moses, fl. 1786-1807

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