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

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

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

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

08 September 1800

Ulmer, George, 1756-1825

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Ulmer says that Captain Swan thinks the settlers should take the land before they are surveyed, but Ulmer does not think it is a good idea. Ulmer also advises Knox not to sell land around Belfast River until he knows how suitable they are. Mentions other land agreements Knox has made.

GLC02437.07462

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

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

18 January 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

8 February 1801

Ulmer, George, 1756-1825

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Informs Knox he believes some of the settlers in the [Newgorham] neighborhood (present day Gorham, Maine) are against the surveys being conducted. Also discusses the petitions on the Ducktrap land in Maine.

GLC02437.07505

22 April 1801

Tucker, Thomas, fl. 1801

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Expresses his disappointment in Knox's son's (likely Henry Jackson Knox) behavior. Apologizes for handing the money to Knox's son, noting it only encourages him. Discusses terms for Knox repaying the money.

GLC02437.07521

28 September 1801

Treat, Robert, fl. 1792-1801

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Noted as a copy. Informs Knox he is not well enough to travel but will visit Knox as soon as he is well again. Notes he will make the payments as soon as he can make the journey.

GLC02437.07629

29 April 1802

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary Turner

Discusses a land deed involving Mary Turner and Hezekeah Trench. Mentions Trench is ready to comply with the terms of the deed and that [George?] Ulmer confirmed this information. Questions how Turner believes she can legally withhold the deed from Trench being that John Pendleton, Jonathan Pendleton, and himself witnessed the agreement she made with Ulmer concerning Turner's deed. Advises Turner to deliver the deed immediately to avoid damages that may be brought against her by Trench.

GLC02437.07730

5 September 1803

Tuckerman, Edward, fl. 1803

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Writes to tell Knox that a number of "Scotch families from the Highlands" have arrived in Boston, with the intention of settling, but have no place to settle themselves. Several local residents have taken an interest in helping them, and Tuckerman wanted to know if Knox was interested in settling them on his lands.

GLC02437.07818

21 September 1803

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Edward Tuckerman

Writes, in response to Tuckerman's letter (see GLC02437.07818), that he has excellent land for sale and that he would be happy to settle it with the industrious Scotch men Tuckerman recommended. Provides the terms of purchase, including an offer of "extensive credit." Explains that settling and clearing new land is a difficult endeavor that requires fortitude, and hopes the settlers will be able to accomplish it.

GLC02437.07823

13 February 1805

Tudor, Frederic, 1783-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Writes to urge Knox to renew a note showing money he owes to Tudor. Warns that if he refuses, Tudor may have to take "unpleasant measures."

GLC02437.07909