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Ulmer, George, 1756-1825 to Henry Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.07743 Author/Creator: Ulmer, George, 1756-1825 Place Written: Lincolnville, Maine Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 23 July 1802 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 28.7 cm, Width: 17.2 cm Order a Copy

Acknowledges the receipt of two copies; one for the incorporation of the plantations in Maine, the other to enable himself and others to build a bridge over Ducktrap, Maine. Says he will gather the inhabitants together to choose town officers and will also let the inhabitants know the trouble Knox has taken on their behalf.

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

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