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28 August 1801
Ulmer, George, 1756-1825
to Henry Knox
Updates Knox on what appears to be a gourp or party of men gathered by Ulmer likely to insure the safety of the surveyors against the settlers.
GLC02437.07595
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
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
13 February 1796
Vose, Thomas, 1753-1810
Writes to update Knox on the status of his landholdings in Maine. Provides reports of a possible insurrection, including the possibility of burning Knox's house down. Details the various rumors he has heard. Is a bit worried for the welfare of his...
GLC02437.06627
29 August 1801
Thomas, Waterman, fl. 1785-1801
Appears to discuss his brief meeting with [Thurston] Whiting and [Benjamin] Brackett. Also updates Knox on the settlers he has encountered.
GLC02437.07597
4 September 1801
Informs Knox he has been unable to meet up with two gentlemen like he expected. Says he will head out towards the land [likely in Maine?] as long as his health permits it. Mentions he will provide Knox with as much information about the surveying...
GLC02437.07604
20 September 1801
to Waterman Thomas
Expresses his displeasure with Thomas for not sending a written report that Thomas promised Knox.
GLC02437.07618
13 January 1961
Associated Press
Priest With Cuban Command Unit
One wirephoto released by Associated Press dated January 13, 1961. Shows a crowd of men both standing and kneeling while holding guns. They are looking at one man who is facing them. The embedded press release reports that the man in the center with...
GLC09677.57
November 11, 1840
Adams, John Quincy, 1767-1848
to Roger S. Baldwin
Former United States President Adams writes to Baldwin, a lawyer and abolitionist. Acknowledges receipt of Baldwin's narrative of the Amistad case, to be tried before the Supreme Court. Writes "I consented with extreme reluctance at the urgent...
GLC00582
22 August 1863
Chase, Salmon P. (Salmon Portland), 1808-1873
to Andrew Jamieson
Writes to Jamieson, the Collector at Alexandria, Virginia in reference to the transport of merchandise such as cotton and tobacco to the states in rebellion. Instructs that Jamieson will have to prepare a statement each month showing the number of...
GLC02091
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