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Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 to George Ulmer

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.07560 Author/Creator: Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 Place Written: Thomaston, Maine Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 9 July 1801 Pagination: 2 p. : docket ; 21 x 17.6 cm. Order a Copy

Appears to express disbelief over the events taking place between the settlers and the surveyors. Informs Ulmer he would like to wait a day or two and see what transpires.

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

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