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

19 February 1797

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to George Ulmer

Discusses financial matter regarding prices.

GLC02437.06916

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

9 December 1798

Ulmer, George, 1756-1825

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Informs Knox his and Mrs. Ulmer's house and all of their belongings burnt down. Notes they lost everything except the clothes on them and one bed. Says he thanks God his and his whole family's spirits have never been greater. Mentions his neighbors appear willing to help them. Describes the accident, explaining how the house burnt down and his family's narrow escape. Appears to asks Knox for employment and assistance.

GLC02437.09855

15 June 1798

Trumbull, John, 1756-1843

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

John Trumbull, the noted painter and former secretary to Washington, writes in detail, to Knox about new developments in artillery that might prove helpful in the impending war against France. Noted as written at 72 Welbeck Street in London, England.

GLC02437.07148

15 May 1789

Tracy, John, fl. 1789

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Asks Knox to forward an enclosed letter to General [Josiah] Harmar (he spells it "Harmer"), which contains a letter to Major [Winthrop] Sargent (letter is not included). Also discusses his shares in the Ohio Company and his ability to settle his estate for his children. Sends respects to Knox and his wife, as well as to Governor [Arthur] St. Clair, if he happens to be with Knox in New York. Docket is marked private, and contains the struck name of "Nathaniel," with "John" written over the strikeout.

GLC02437.04204

4 June 1789

Tracy, John, fl. 1789-1795

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Asks for Knox's help in keeping his friend, General [Jonathan] Titcomb, in office. Writes that General Titcomb led a militia force in the previous war and never received any compensation, and also lost his fortune after the war. His only method of supporting himself is through a position in the naval office at Newburyport. Is unsure whether the government in New York will be in charge of hiring for this position, but hopes that Knox will recommend that Titcomb stay in office. Suggests that he ask Mr. [possibly Tristram] Dalton, Mr. [possibly Rufus] King and Mr. [possibly Elbridge] Gerry…

GLC02437.04231

4 October 1789

Tracy, Margaret, fl. 1789

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses her husband's position as an inspector and Deputy Adjutant General and asks Knox to confirm the opening of a position.

GLC02437.04379

21 December 1789

Tracy, John, fl. 1789-1795

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses his troubles concerning his family estate. Says that financial difficulties will prevent him from settling in the Western Country. Discusses his financial ruin, stating, "in a word, I must look to my Country, a Country that I neither spared property, Labour or attention to support, when in my power but on the contrary, the confidence I placed was my ruin - I do not reflect on myself or my Country - I was happy in sinking or swimming with them..." Asks Knox to assist him in obtaining a position in the Customs Office.

GLC02437.04446

25 December 1789

Thomson, Charles, 1729-1824

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Expresses his satisfaction on their victory in the revolution and forwards Knox a letter. Writes, "I can assure you that whether I look back to the share I have had in the late glorious revolution, or forward to the prospects which open to view in consequence of this happy event; whether I reflect on our Escape from the galling yoke of depressing tyranny or on the fair chance now given for the spread of freedom & happiness through this immense continent I enjoy a pleasing satisfaction..." Noted as written in Harriton, which is the name of Charles Thomson's house in Bryn Mawr,…

GLC02437.04451