Davis, Daniel (1762-1835) to Henry Knox
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.07339 Author/Creator: Davis, Daniel (1762-1835) Place Written: Portland, Maine Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 18 December 1799 Pagination: 3 p. : docket ; 18.8 x 15.5 cm. Order a Copy
Davis tells Knox that he paid the sheriff of Lincoln $1500 as Knox requested. Davis says he was deceived by a man named "Truky" with whom he made a contract. Davis says, "I thought I had sold the 65 acres well, considering the title was disputed-But the people in possession, have, since my stipulation with Trukey (more perhaps from revenge than any thing else) offered me more than I agreed to take for it." Davis says he will hold him to the first agreement. Davis insists he has been deceived by Samuel Winslow as well and does not trust his information. Notes that he received word from Mr. Bradford that he was arriving in Portland with Miss Lucy Knox.
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