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Ulmer, George, 1756-1825 to Henry Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.07693 Author/Creator: Ulmer, George, 1756-1825 Place Written: Lincolnville, Maine Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 13 December 1801 Pagination: 1 p. : address : docket Height: 31.1 cm, Width: 19 cm Order a Copy

Requests Knox handles a particular settler's debt kindly. Notes the gentleman is ready to pay off his notes and is afraid Knox will treat him unkindly for paying so late. Says the gentleman requested Ulmer speak to Knox on his behalf. Ulmer says the settler has always been friendly and was a great assistance when they were surveying.

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

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