Vose, Thomas, 1753-1810 to Henry Knox
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.06623 Author/Creator: Vose, Thomas, 1753-1810 Place Written: Thomaston, Maine Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 10 February 1796 Pagination: 4 p. : Height: 24.9 cm, Width: 19.6 cm Order a Copy
Writes that he received Knox's letters but was kept from answering them by important business matters. Describes attempts by several groups to harm Knox's prospects in his land speculation project in Maine. Mentions one group led by Mr. [Samuel] Ely. Writes that he is "much alarm[ed]." Refers also to Captain [George] Ulmer, one of Knox's other agents in Maine, and describes how he is helping stop these conspirators (see GLC02437.06622 for related information).
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