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

23 August 1800

Ulmer, George, 1756-1825

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Ulmer traveled with Robert Houston to see Paul Dudley Sargent and Oliver Parker, but did not get to see the Sheriff Thomas Phillips. Ulmer reports, "the Insurgents say they are two thousand strong --and keep spies out Continually to watch the movements of Government." Ulmer says the cost of all this will be significant and that the raids have done a lot of damage.

GLC02437.07453

06 September 1800

Ulmer, George, 1756-1825

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Ulmer tells Knox that one of the wounded surveyors is staying with him, and that man knows someone who knows who fired the shots.

GLC02437.07458

21 September 1800

Ulmer, George, 1756-1825

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Ulmer says he gave Captain Robert Swan permits to settlers "to work upon the land in Township B," as Knox requested. Warns Knox that the insurgents are becoming more confident and something must be done to stop them. Ulmer believes that the new settlers will start arming themselves to fight the insurgents if the government does not intervene.

GLC02437.07464

23 October 1800

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Manuscript document

Title: to George Ulmer

Notes on a letter Knox sent to Ulmer. The note mentions that Knox gave Ulmer a "list of settlers who subscribed in 1788 for lots and paid." Knox wants Robert Houston to finish his surveying and notes that Benjamin Lincoln and Henry Jackson are his "worthy friends." Knox also wants to make sure that his surveyors are not interrupted as they were "on 18 July last."

GLC02437.07476

24 October 1800

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George Ulmer

Description of Knox's land settlement program, he defends and explains his legal and almost moral right to his Maine Lands. Reminds Ulmer of the surveyors who were attacked on land that he and his family has legally owned since 1629. Knox insists he has been good to the settlers of the Waldo Patent.

GLC02437.07479

15 December 1800

Ulmer, George, 1756-1825

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Appears to discuss a proclamation that was issued. Mentions he informed Captain Knowles to raise a company to apprehend those who are in support of an undisclosed issue (possibly concerning settlers in Maine). Also mentions they were unable to complete the survey due to bad weather. Goes on to discuss the troubles with various settlers in different areas.

GLC02437.07493

20 December 1800

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George Ulmer

Discusses the large number of proclamations that have been sent out (possibly by settlers). Requests Ulmer send him and various other people one of the proclamations that were sent out. Notes the culprits need to be apprehended.

GLC02437.07496

18 March 1801

Ulmer, George, 1756-1825

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Informs Knox he has not been able to hire any men to assist in surveying the new townships (likely in Maine). Says everyone is intimidated by the back settlers who threaten to fire upon anyone who attempts to "run outlands." Recommends increasing their number of men and arming them.

GLC02437.07514

20 June 1801

Ulmer, George, 1756-1825

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses his continuing investigation of the men who shot at the surveyors on Knox's patent. Describes the conversations he had with various men and the settlers public opinion of Knox. Also recommends employing more surveyors and spreading them out in order to complete the surveys this year. Notes the surveyors should be good firm men, and paid sufficient funds to insure they attend to the business. Encloses (not included) a list of suspects who are against the surveying.

GLC02437.07547

28 June 1801

Ulmer, George, 1756-1825

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses financial matters involving the townspeople and the prisoners (likely in Maine). Mentions the new prisoners who were brought in for firing at the surveyors on 16 July [1800?]. Notes he and [Robert?] Houston examined the prisoners last evening and found two who were brought in by mistake; no evidence could be obtained from the two prisoners so they were released. Requests eight muskets and says he will begin surveying once again.

GLC02437.07553

9 July 1801

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George Ulmer

Appears to express disbelief over the events taking place between the settlers and the surveyors. Informs Ulmer he would like to wait a day or two and see what transpires.

GLC02437.07560

9 July 1801

Ulmer, George, 1756-1825

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Informs Knox they are transporting the party of men to Brigadiers Island, present day Sears Island, Maine. Mentions he has heard rumors that there are a 1000 armed men in the back settlement who aim to release the prisoners and oppose the surveying. Also reports on insurgents in other counties. Notes the people in this area [Ducktrap, Maine?] support the insurgents and will not take an active role against them. Also informs Knox that the men who are still willing to conduct the surveys demand higher wages for risking their lives.

GLC02437.07561

11 July 1801

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George Ulmer

Further reports about the settlers uprising in Maine. Knox reports he has been informed that there was a gathering of 300 men in Davistown, Maine (possibly present day Liberty, Maine) who demanded the prisoners be released. Also reports the men stated "the land shall not be run - that government has given no leave for that purpose."

GLC02437.07565

11 July 1801

Ulmer, George, 1756-1825

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Continues to discuss the ongoing conflict between the settlers and the surveyors on the north part of the Waldo patent. Appears to discuss spies he has mixed in with the settlers. Also provides names of the suspected people involved.

GLC02437.07566

22 July 1801

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to George Ulmer

Letter is not signed but appears to be in Knox's handwriting. A brief note concerning the settlers located on the northern part of the Waldo patent.

GLC02437.07574

8 August 1801

Ulmer, George, 1756-1825

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Informs Knox that a gentleman named Thomas has agreed to assist Knox in stopping the settlers in the back country (likely the north part of the Waldo patent) from committing further violence on Knox's surveyors.

GLC02437.07579

22 August 1801

Ulmer, George, 1756-1825

Manuscript letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Noted as a copy. Discusses the progress of the surveying and updates Knox on his schedule. Mentions the committee's presence may help keep the peace with the settlers. Letter is a duplicate of GLC02437.07588.

GLC02437.07585

28 August 1801

Ulmer, George, 1756-1825

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Updates Knox on what appears to be a gourp or party of men gathered by Ulmer likely to insure the safety of the surveyors against the settlers.

GLC02437.07595

5 September 1801

Ulmer, George, 1756-1825

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Informs Knox they have completed the business (surveying) and they no longer need all the reinforcements. Reports the "Jacobins of the wilderness" burnt down Mr. Joseph Jones and Mr. Benjamin Bartlett's barns full of goods. States, "our enemies have not resolution sufficient to meet us but vent their spite on the poor defenseless inhabitants." See GLC02437.07603 for a list of goods lost in the fire.

GLC02437.07605

12 September 1801

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Manuscript letter signed

Title: to Robert Houston and George Ulmer

Appears to be copies of two different letters from Knox thanking Ulmer, Houston, and the other gentleman involved in the survey work.

GLC02437.07610

12 September 1801

Ulmer, George, 1756-1825

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses the progress of the survey work being conducted in various towns across Maine. Believes it will be safe enough for the surveyors to complete their work this fall. Notes his health and business will keep him from participating in the surveying. Also mentions he does not believe his brother, Philip Ulmer, will be able to help with surveying but they have eight men to finish surveying in Jackson and Lincoln, Maine which he feels is sufficient. Says the surveyors should be armed with pistols and horses and should only do short visits. Also expresses his sympathy for Mr. Joseph…

GLC02437.07611

13 September 1801

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George Ulmer

Discusses the ongoing conflict between the settlers (insurgents) and Knox's surveyors. Mentions he believes the insurgents must have known about Ulmer being out on Sunday. Inquires about what happen to the 60 insurgents. Also requests Ulmer persuades his brother, Philip Ulmer, to go out (likely to survey) a few more days.

GLC02437.07612

13 September 1801

Ulmer, George, 1756-1825

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Interesting letter to Knox, still concerning the insurgents, who apparently call themselves Indians. States Mr. Joseph Jones saw 60 insurgents who were looking for Ulmer and his party; 16 of the men Jones could identify. Says the men are from the county of Lincoln, Maine and hopes Knox speedily apprehends them.

GLC02437.07614

14 September 1801

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George Ulmer

Assures Ulmer there is sufficient evidence to prove the assembling of the insurgent. Notes they will need the witnesses testimony at the next Supreme Court hearing and requests Ulmer to summons them. Also believes the surveys ought to go forward.

GLC02437.07615