Whiting, Thurston, 1753-1829. to Henry Knox

GLC02437.07594

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GLC#
GLC02437.07594-View header record
Type
Letters
Date
28 August 1801
Author/Creator
Whiting, Thurston, 1753-1829.
Title
to Henry Knox
Place Written
Liberty, Maine
Pagination
2 p. : docket ; Height: 19.1 cm, Width: 15.4 cm
Primary time period
The New Nation, 1783-1815
Sub-Era
The Age of Jefferson & Madison

Appears to be reporting on the activities of the settlers. States "they [the settlers and/or bandits?] act upon system - that they have their spies out - that they occupy certain posts - & keep up a frequent communication between different parties." Date was taken from the docket. Written from Davistown, Maine which is possibly present day Liberty, Maine.

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