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

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

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

January 18, 1801

Ulmer, George, 1756-1825

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Informs Knox he is either sending or has sent him a list of letters (not included) of people who have applied for land in Knox's patent (likely part of the Waldo patent lands). Notes he marked the quantity and price agreed on next to each man's name. Also notes when he will begin surveying the townships. Mentions Knox's timber located around Belfast, Maine is being pillaged. Also mentions a town's sheriff who is in need of Knox's assistance.

GLC02437.07501

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

28 May 1801

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George Ulmer

Appears to discuss land settlements.

GLC02437.07535

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