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Ulmer, George, 1756-1825 to Henry Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.07553 Author/Creator: Ulmer, George, 1756-1825 Place Written: Belfast, Maine Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 28 June 1801 Pagination: 2 p. : address : docket ; Height: 27.1 cm, Width: 17.8 cm Order a Copy

Discusses financial matters involving the townspeople and the prisoners (likely in Maine). Mentions the new prisoners who were brought in for firing at the surveyors on 16 July [1800?]. Notes he and [Robert?] Houston examined the prisoners last evening and found two who were brought in by mistake; no evidence could be obtained from the two prisoners so they were released. Requests eight muskets and says he will begin surveying once again.

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

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