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Ulmer, George, 1756-1825 to Thurston Whiting and Benjamin Brackett

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.07602 Author/Creator: Ulmer, George, 1756-1825 Place Written: s.l. Type: Manuscript letter signed Date: 3 September 1801 Pagination: 1 p. : address : docket Height: 22 cm, Width: 18 cm Order a Copy

Informs the gentlemen their services are no longer needed and they can return to their families. Mentions they did not encounter any settlers during their last survey until they left the woods. Also mentions they received reinforcements who have been ordered to scour the woods for any insurgents. Notes George Ulmer's health is doing much better. Letter is signed by George Ulmer & Company.

Ulmer, George, 1756-1825
Whiting, Thurston, 1753-1829
Brackett, Benjamin, fl. 1801
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

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