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Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 to George Ulmer

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.07446 Author/Creator: Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 Place Written: Thomaston, Maine Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 14 August 1800 Pagination: 2 p. : docket ; Height: 25 cm, Width: 20.1 cm Order a Copy

Knox thinks the owners of the lands dating back to the "signing in 1788" should have "warruntee deeds of the same." Knox says he wants to Ulmer to let the settlers know that if they are willing to pay for the land with interest, they will get the deeds. Those who need more time will have a reasonable extension.

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Ulmer, George, 1756-1825

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