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Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 to George Ulmer

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.06930 Author/Creator: Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 Place Written: Boston, Massachusetts Type: Manuscript letter Date: 12 March 1797 Pagination: 4 p. : docket ; Height: 23 cm, Width: 18.8 cm Order a Copy

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.

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Knox, Julia Wadsworth, fl. 1782-1798
Ulmer, George, 1756-1825
Ransom, Harris, fl. 1797
Ely, fl. 1797

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