5 September 1793

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George Ulmer

References receiving "several favors" from Ulmer up to 5 August. Is anxious to know if the lines of the state survey "contain the whole quantity of thirty miles square exclusive of the islands of the deduction of 39088 acres." Goes on to say "As to any mobs fear them not." Claims they will have to answer for any opposition. In response to Ely's opposition, Knox cites his own good intentions and the good laws of the nation. Letterpress copy.

GLC02437.05921

30 December 1793

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John Steele Tyler

References Tyler's letter of 19 December. Thanks him for taking care of his business with zeal, "although I regret greatly that you did not entirely go through every occupied lot on Long Island." Is impatiently waiting for "such details of proceedings and characters of individuals as may be necessary for me to know - I am aware of the disorders into which the estate is known by the late neglects of it, and am very desirous of such information as will enable me to correct them." Tells him Henry Jackson will settle his account. Appears to be a press copy.

GLC02437.06012

13 September 1794

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to George Ulmer

Discusses complaints from the people on the [Waldo] patent lands. Informs Ulmer he now represents the entire patent, except for Orphan Island (present day Verona Island, Maine) and 6,000 acres on the Northwest part of Belfast, Maine. Notes he is willing to execute the agreement from 1788. Writes, "That while I endeavor the disposition and kindness of a father on the one hand, I possess on the other, a fixed determination to defend my just and legal rights in all respects whatever - " Says the people who did not compromise in 1788 shall be given a reasonable quantity of land and the deeds to…

GLC02437.06206

January 13, 1795

Ulmer, George, 1756-1825

Autograph document

Title: to [Henry Knox]

Certifies the new road between Belfast, Maine and [Davistown], Maine. States the road, which was cleared by Joseph Copeland and others, is according to the agreement except for a small number of places. Notes Copeland has promised to amend the errors as soon as the weather permits. No addressee is listed, but based on the content of the letter and the handwriting of the docket addressee is Henry Knox.

GLC02437.06303

February 4, 1795

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William Tudor

Asks Tudor to support his memorial concerning issues involved with the Waldo Patent lands, as he will be defending it before the legislature. Letterpress copy.

GLC02437.06346

5 August, 1795

Ulmer, George, 1756-1825

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Gives Knox an update on the status of his patent lands and the process of settlement.

GLC02437.06483

24 September 1795

Ulmer, George, 1756-1825

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Forwards letters to Knox (not included).

GLC02437.06528

22 October 1795

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to George Ulmer

Informs Ulmer that he is sending a Miss Sally home, expresses his thanks for her company and extends a standing invitation for her to visit anytime she is going to Boston. Goes on to discuss business matters.

GLC02437.06546

18 March 1796

Ulmer, George, 1756-1825

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses his recent arrival in Ducktrap, and the lack of difficulty he had during his arrival. Reports on how several local townspeople feel about Knox as an absentee landowner, and relates that some are suspicious of him and do not think he will ever come to Ducktrap again. Mentions how several individuals are reacting to Samuel Ely's insurgency, and also considers how the General Court is responding to the threat against Knox's property.

GLC02437.06666

7 April 1796

Ulmer, George, 1756-1825

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Writes to inform Knox that the possible insurrection by Samuel Ely has not come to pass and almost everyone in Ducktrap supports Knox and his interests. Touches briefly on land deeds. Mentions that Ely has fled and that a Lieutenant Knowlton is in pursuit. Discusses sale and shipment of timber from Knox's land.

GLC02437.06696

11 June 1796

Ulmer, George, 1756-1825

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Thomas Vose

Ulmer writes to Vose asking about delivery of goods for "the Gen'l" [General Henry Knox]. Discusses shipping them by a vessel helmed by a Captain Norton.

GLC02437.06770

15 July 1796

Ulmer, George, 1756-1825

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Relates his concerns that supplies Knox has recently purchased and had shipped to Ducktrap are not being adequately cared for and may get lost.

GLC02437.06786

10 November 1796

Ulmer, George, 1756-1825

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Provides news on Samuel Ely, who tried to stage a rebellion against Knox due to the way Knox owned and managed his lands in Maine. Describes locations where Ely has been seen, and explains attempts to apprehend him. Also discusses business matters regarding land sales.

GLC02437.06815

14 September 1796

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George Ulmer

Writes that he received Ulmer's letter. Declares that the news of the loss of the spars is mortifying, since he just hired a vessel to take a shipment of them to Philadelphia. Does not know, now, whether there will be a sufficient load to ship. Is sending Mr. [possibly John] Gleason to determine this. Asks Ulmer to make sure that only "perfectly formed spars" make it on board the ship, and asks him to oversee the endeavor.

GLC02437.06817

27 September 1796

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George Ulmer

Briefly discusses business matters, before turning to the recent reappearance of Samuel Ely, who had tried to organize a rebellion against Knox's policies as a landowner. Believes Ely should be apprehended and arrested.

GLC02437.06829

28 September 1796

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George Ulmer

Writes regarding a business interaction between himself, Ulmer and a Mr. Knight [or Knights]. Knight has asked Knox, following Ulmer's advice, for a receipt from a certificate from July. Knox does not know what the price was, so asks Ulmer to settle the matter with Knight directly.

GLC02437.06832

12 October 1796

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George Ulmer

Written from Montpelier, Knox's estate in Thomaston, Maine. Provides some instructions for Ulmer and Mr. [likely John] Gleason regarding the building of a dockyard. Provides some practical concerns and his opinion on the situation with Samuel Ely (see GLC02437.06829 for a related letter). Also refers to a letter he composed to Ulmer (GLC02437.06832) about a confusing financial arrangement with a Mr. Knight [or Knights].

GLC02437.06837

3 March 1797

Ulmer, George, 1756-1825

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Reports of a conspiracy with Samuel Ely and Harris Ransom leading about 80 people.

GLC02437.06922

12 March 1797

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Manuscript letter

Title: to George Ulmer

Discusses a possible conflict with a Harris Ransom and Mr. Ely and assures Ulmer that he will have the support of the government. Continues to write about issues with settlers. Noted in Knox's hand, as "Copied by Julia," who is most likely Knox's daughter, Julia Wadsworth Knox.

GLC02437.06930

25 July 1797

Ulmer, George, 1756-1825

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Informs Knox of a meeting and that he will be coming to Boston.

GLC02437.07006

26 July 1797

Ulmer, George, 1756-1825

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Relays to Knox complaints from settlers regarding trouble on account of the land.

GLC02437.07008

28 October 1799

Ulmer, George, 1756-1825

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses a problem with handing out a deed to some settlers.

GLC02437.07038

14 November 1797

Ulmer, George, 1756-1825

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Asks Knox for assistance with other business ventures to help support his family as he is unable to do so with his present situation.

GLC02437.07048

19 April 1800

Ulmer, George, 1756-1825

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Ulmer tells Knox he has the power to persuade the court to prevent a bridge being built across the Belfast river. Discusses developments of Knox's land.

GLC02437.07393

10 August 1800

Ulmer, George, 1756-1825

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Ulmer received Knox's letter of August 9, 1800. Ulmer has written to an "Esqr Houston" for the affidavits Knox requested. Ulmer hopes justice will come to those assailants of Knox's surveyors.

GLC02437.07441