Ulmer, George (1756-1825) to Henry Knox
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.07453 Author/Creator: Ulmer, George (1756-1825) Place Written: Ducktrap, Maine Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 23 August 1800 Pagination: 1 p. : address : docket ; 24.6 x 19.5 cm. Order a Copy
Ulmer traveled with Robert Houston to see Paul Dudley Sargent and Oliver Parker, but did not get to see the Sheriff Thomas Phillips. Ulmer reports, "the Insurgents say they are two thousand strong --and keep spies out Continually to watch the movements of Government." Ulmer says the cost of all this will be significant and that the raids have done a lot of damage.
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