Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 to Caleb Strong

GLC02437.07438

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GLC#
GLC02437.07438-View header record
Type
Letters
Date
01 August 1800
Author/Creator
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Title
to Caleb Strong
Place Written
Boston, Massachusetts
Pagination
3 p. : docket ; Height: 25 cm, Width: 20 cm
Primary time period
The New Nation, 1783-1815
Sub-Era
Creating a New Government

Knox tell Governor Strong that the Attorney General has sent Strong "certain affadavits, exhibiting the outlines of an attempt made by unknown persons within the Waldo Patent, and County of Hancock to assassinate certain surveyors, who were in lawful pursuit of their business." Knox insists he always tried to peacefully resolve any conflicts between himself and settlers. Violence is not necessary. Knox goes on to explain his case and say that "the people generally within the Waldo Patent have an honor and keen [sense] of resentment against the recent act."

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