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Ulmer, George, 1756-1825 to Thomas Vose

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.06667 Author/Creator: Ulmer, George, 1756-1825 Place Written: Ducktrap, Maine Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 18 March 1796 Pagination: 1 p. : address : docket Height: 22.4 cm, Width: 18.7 cm Order a Copy

Reports that the situation with [Samuel] Ely seems to be cooling; he is out of town and many citizens do not seem as sympathetic to him. Discusses his ability to live safely amongst the townspeople. Significant water or fire damage to the document.

Ulmer, George, 1756-1825
Vose, Thomas, 1753-1810
Ely, Samuel, fl. 1796-1797

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