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Ulmer, George, 1756-1825 to Henry Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.07464 Author/Creator: Ulmer, George, 1756-1825 Place Written: Ducktrap, Maine Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 21 September 1800 Pagination: 1 p. : address : docket Height: 24.4 cm, Width: 20.3 cm Order a Copy

Ulmer says he gave Captain Robert Swan permits to settlers "to work upon the land in Township B," as Knox requested. Warns Knox that the insurgents are becoming more confident and something must be done to stop them. Ulmer believes that the new settlers will start arming themselves to fight the insurgents if the government does not intervene.

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

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