Houston, Robert, 1765-1824 to Henry Knox

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GLC02437.07552
GLC#
GLC02437.07552-View header record
Type
Letters
Date
26 June 1801
Author/Creator
Houston, Robert, 1765-1824
Title
to Henry Knox
Place Written
Belfast, Maine
Pagination
2 p. : address : docket ; Height: 29.7 cm, Width: 18.4 cm
Primary time period
The New Nation, 1783-1815
Sub-Era
The Age of Jefferson & Madison

Describes a shooting incident where he and his colleagues were fired on (likely involving the conflict between the settlers and Knox's surveying). Also lists various men who have been apprehended. Mentions he does not believe his armed force is sufficient enough to apprehend everyone and requests immediate help.

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