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to George Ulmer and Moses Copeland

Writes that the bearer, Thomas Vose, will be residing on some of his lands in Maine and collecting payments for the lands according to an agreement he and Vose had established. Asks that they provide Vose with advice and help. Hopes that his...

GLC02437.04086

to George Ulmer

Received his recent letter. Declares that he is sorry that so much of the Waldo patent populace is still "under the influence of bad Counsellors. The land belongs to us and to our constituents - It cannot be taken from us while Society and Laws...

GLC02437.04242

to Henry Knox

Thanks Knox for his recommendation, even though he did not receive an appointment. Discusses petitions against Knox's Maine lands (likely part of the Waldo patent). Informs him that his (Knox's) "affairs here have not a very pleasing prospect, the...

GLC02437.04598

to William Tudor

Thanks Tudor for giving a speech at the 4 July meeting of the Society of the Cincinnati. Says the speech will be kept in the archives of the Cincinnati. Advises Tudor, "as to the little squibs the news papers, they are to you as pop guns."

GLC02437.04656

to Henry Knox

Reminds Knox of a meeting the two men had in Boston in which they discussed Tyler's "disagreeable circumstance of...being prosecuted by Mr. John Lee the collector of the United State's revenue for Penoscot district." Tyler asked Knox to speak to...

GLC02437.04748

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...

GLC02437.05921

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...

GLC02437.06206

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...

GLC02437.06303

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

to Henry Knox

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

GLC02437.06483

to Henry Knox

Forwards letters to Knox (not included).

GLC02437.06528

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

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...

GLC02437.06666

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...

GLC02437.06696

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

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

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...

GLC02437.06815

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...

GLC02437.06817

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

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...

GLC02437.06832

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...

GLC02437.06837

to George Ulmer

Discusses financial matter regarding prices.

GLC02437.06916

to Henry Knox

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

GLC02437.06922

to Henry Knox

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

GLC02437.07006

to Henry Knox

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

GLC02437.07008