Letter from John A. Dix to Philip C. Wilkins, 1871 February 18
- Title:
- Letter from John A. Dix to Philip C. Wilkins, 1871 February 18
- Creator:
- Dix, John A., 1798-1879
- Creator Role:
- Author
- Accession / Call Number:
- 2019.069 (m)
- Object ID:
- 2019.069 (m)
- Date:
- 1871/02/18
- Type of Material:
- textual record
- Physical Description:
- 1 letter
- Language:
- English
- Scope and Content:
- Letter from John A. Dix in New York, NY, to Philip C. Wilkins dated February 18, 1871. In the letter, Dix discusses his father's land grant in New Hampshire, which was the town of Dixville at about 29,000 acres. He goes on to discuss his father's death in the War of 1812 and that they believe the grant was forfeited. Dix does not believe the land would be worth much, but inquires if anyone would be willing to investigate if the grant is still active.
- Subjects:
- Correspondence , Real property , Families , United States--History--War of 1812
- Locations:
- New York, NY
Dixville, NH - People:
- Dix, John A., 1798-1879 , Wilkins, Philip C.
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- For permission to reproduce or publish this item, please contact the New Hampshire Historical Society. Users are responsible for following all copyright and intellectual property laws.
- Credit Line:
- Gift of Gayle Graves Marturano.
- Restrictions:
- Available for research.
- Level Description:
- Item
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