Whiting, Thurston (1753-1829) to Henry Knox
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.07593 Author/Creator: Whiting, Thurston (1753-1829) Place Written: Liberty, Maine Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 28 August 1801 Pagination: 2 p. : docket ; 31.3 x 19.4 cm. Order a Copy
Describes a meetings they had with the settlers in various towns in Maine regarding the surveying. Regretfully informs Knox that the settlers were not responsive to what they had to say. States the settlers are determined to prevent the survey on Knox's patent (likely the Waldo) and on the Plymouth Company Says the settlers further warns Knox not to send any more surveyors out. Written from Davistown, Maine which is possibly present day Liberty, Maine.
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