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Knox, Henry (1750-1806) to George Ulmer

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.09276 Author/Creator: Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Place Written: s.l. Type: Letter Date: 23 August 1801 Pagination: 4 p. : docket ; 22 x 18 cm. Order a Copy

Discussing the surveying and defense of his lands in the Waldo patent. Hopes to visit some of his settlements to meet with the people, and has sent out men to meet with settlers in other towns, in effort to peaceably settle all issues regarding his lands. Also addressed to "Robert Houston and John Gleason."

George Ulmer was Henry Knox’s agent in Lincolnville. He was also a wealthy mill owner in Ducktrap.

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Ulmer, George, 1756-1825

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