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12 September 1801
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
to Robert Houston and George Ulmer
Appears to be copies of two different letters from Knox thanking Ulmer, Houston, and the other gentleman involved in the survey work.
GLC02437.07610
Ulmer, George, 1756-1825
to Henry Knox
Discusses the progress of the survey work being conducted in various towns across Maine. Believes it will be safe enough for the surveyors to complete their work this fall. Notes his health and business will keep him from participating in the...
GLC02437.07611
13 September 1801
to George Ulmer
Discusses the ongoing conflict between the settlers (insurgents) and Knox's surveyors. Mentions he believes the insurgents must have known about Ulmer being out on Sunday. Inquires about what happen to the 60 insurgents. Also requests Ulmer persuades...
GLC02437.07612
Interesting letter to Knox, still concerning the insurgents, who apparently call themselves Indians. States Mr. Joseph Jones saw 60 insurgents who were looking for Ulmer and his party; 16 of the men Jones could identify. Says the men are from the...
GLC02437.07614
14 September 1801
Assures Ulmer there is sufficient evidence to prove the assembling of the insurgent. Notes they will need the witnesses testimony at the next Supreme Court hearing and requests Ulmer to summons them. Also believes the surveys ought to go forward.
GLC02437.07615
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