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Ulmer, George, 1756-1825 to Henry Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.07614 Author/Creator: Ulmer, George, 1756-1825 Place Written: Ducktrap, Maine Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 13 September 1801 Pagination: 1 p. : address : docket Height: 22.1 cm, Width: 18 cm Order a Copy

Interesting letter to Knox, still concerning the insurgents, who apparently call themselves Indians. States Mr. Joseph Jones saw 60 insurgents who were looking for Ulmer and his party; 16 of the men Jones could identify. Says the men are from the county of Lincoln, Maine and hopes Knox speedily apprehends them.

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

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