Towle, Simon, fl. 1801-1805 to Captain Hunter

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GLC02437.07616
GLC#
GLC02437.07616-View header record
Type
Letters
Date
September 16, 1801
Author/Creator
Towle, Simon, fl. 1801-1805
Title
to Captain Hunter
Place Written
Standish, Maine
Pagination
2 p. : docket ; Height: 21.3 cm, Width: 17.4 cm
Primary time period
The New Nation, 1783-1815
Sub-Era
The Age of Jefferson & Madison

Noted as a copy. Reports on conversation he had with an old acquaintance regarding the settlers' opinions about Knox's lands being surveyed. His friend says the settlers are determined to butcher the Ulmer's, Houston, and Wilson with bayonets. Also reports the settlers had 60 to 70 men out on Sunday and the settlers expect to receive information the next time Ulmer's party goes. Says the settlers swore revenge against Wilson who they say abused the prisoners. Reports on several incidences where the insurgent have threaten other settlers at gun point for not joining them. Appears to be suspicious of Reverend Price's, who Knox has hired, intentions.

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