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Ulmer, George, 1756-1825 to Henry Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.06696 Author/Creator: Ulmer, George, 1756-1825 Place Written: Ducktrap, Maine Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 7 April 1796 Pagination: 2 p. : address : docket ; Height: 23 cm, Width: 18.8 cm Order a Copy

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.

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Ulmer, George, 1756-1825
Ely, Samuel, fl. 1796-1797
Vose, Thomas, 1753-1810

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