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Ulmer, George, 1756-1825 to Henry Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.07462 Author/Creator: Ulmer, George, 1756-1825 Place Written: Ducktrap, Maine Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 08 September 1800 Pagination: 1 p. : address : docket Height: 24.6 cm, Width: 19.9 cm Order a Copy

Ulmer says that Captain Swan thinks the settlers should take the land before they are surveyed, but Ulmer does not think it is a good idea. Ulmer also advises Knox not to sell land around Belfast River until he knows how suitable they are. Mentions other land agreements Knox has made.

Ulmer, George, 1756-1825
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Swan, Robert, 1752-1835

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