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Ulmer, George, 1756-1825 to Henry Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.07649 Author/Creator: Ulmer, George, 1756-1825 Place Written: Ducktrap, Maine Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 29 October 1801 Pagination: 1 p. : address : docket Height: 29.8 cm, Width: 17.7 cm Order a Copy

Discusses a complicated land deal involving Nathaniel Knight and a Mr. Hartie. Requests Knox gives the lot to Knight for under $4 per acre. Also advises Knox on a different land deal concerning Joel Rich. Recommends Knox not grant Rich his wishes until he hears from the other parties involved.

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

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