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Whiting, Thurston, 1753-1829. to Henry Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.07594 Author/Creator: Whiting, Thurston, 1753-1829. Place Written: Liberty, Maine Type: Manuscript letter signed Date: 28 August 1801 Pagination: 2 p. : docket ; Height: 19.1 cm, Width: 15.4 cm Order a Copy

Appears to be reporting on the activities of the settlers. States "they [the settlers and/or bandits?] act upon system - that they have their spies out - that they occupy certain posts - & keep up a frequent communication between different parties." Date was taken from the docket. Written from Davistown, Maine which is possibly present day Liberty, Maine.

Whiting, Thurston, 1753-1829
Brackett, Benjamin, fl. 1801
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

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