Ulmer, George, 1756-1825 to Henry Knox
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.07547 Author/Creator: Ulmer, George, 1756-1825 Place Written: Ducktrap, Maine Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 20 June 1801 Pagination: 2 p. : address : docket ; 29.5 x 17.7 cm. Order a Copy
Discusses his continuing investigation of the men who shot at the surveyors on Knox's patent. Describes the conversations he had with various men and the settlers public opinion of Knox. Also recommends employing more surveyors and spreading them out in order to complete the surveys this year. Notes the surveyors should be good firm men, and paid sufficient funds to insure they attend to the business. Encloses (not included) a list of suspects who are against the surveying.
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