Download or read book George Ulmer to Henry Knox about Taking Suspect Settlers Prisoner 28 June 1801 written by George Ulmer and published by . This book was released on 1801 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discusses financial matters involving the townspeople and the prisoners (likely in Maine). Mentions the new prisoners who were brought in for firing at the surveyors on 16 July [1800?]. Notes he and [Robert?] Houston examined the prisoners last evening and found two who were brought in by mistake; no evidence could be obtained from the two prisoners so they were released. Requests eight muskets and says he will begin surveying once again.

Download or read book George Ulmer to Henry Knox about Investigation of Men who Shot at Knox s Surveyors 20 June 1801 written by George Ulmer and published by . This book was released on 1801 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discusses his continuing investigation of the men who shot at the surveyors on Knox's patent. Describes the conversations he had with various men and the settlers public opinion of Knox. Also recommends employing more surveyors and spreading them out in order to complete the surveys this year. Notes the surveyors should be good firm men, and paid sufficient funds to insure they attend to the business. Encloses (not included) a list of suspects who are against the surveying.

Download or read book George Ulmer to Henry Knox about Protection for Surveyors 28 August 1801 written by George Ulmer and published by . This book was released on 1801 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Updates Knox on what appears to be a group or party of men gathered by Ulmer likely to insure the safety of the surveyors against the settlers.

Download or read book Henry Knox to George Ulmer about Ongoing Conflict with the Settlers copy 11 July 1801 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1801 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Letter is possibly a copy. The letter is not signed but based on the content it is likely from Knox. Continues to discuss the ongoing conflict with the settlers and the surveyors on the north part of the Waldo patent. Informs Knox of rumors of men gathering to head to Castine, Maine to release the prisoners but does not appear to take much stock in the reports. Says, I cannot believe that a considerable number of men can be found who will go into direct rebellion against [the] laws of there country without [the] least cause who have no claim upon me, who are not upon my lands, & of course are totally unconnected with me. Goes on to describe the steps they should take and the consequences if a large number of settler rise against them. Addressee name was added later in red pen.

Download or read book George Ulmer to Henry Knox Resigning His Position 15 November 1801 written by George Ulmer and published by . This book was released on 1801 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A lengthy letter of resignation from Ulmer to Knox. Ulmer mentions he was mortified to see Knox returned the letters and certificates Ulmer sent him. States, it is an evidence that your confidence in me is in a Great measure withdrawn I of course can be no longer serviceable to your interest. Discusses a list of Knox's settlers he made a few years back and the reasons why there might be mistakes. Explains why he drew up the certificates and describes the effort he has put forth to please Knox. Also accuses Knox of charging one settler who was friendly and willing to settle for his lands 20 shillings an acre while only charging those settlers who opposed the surveys and shot at the surveyors 12 to 15 shillings an acre. Comments he was sorry to hear his character suffers among the settlers from Knox not honoring Ulmer's negotiations. Confesses he has made some agreements without Knox's prior approval but says if he had not done more than Knox directed the affairs of Knox's patent would not be in the pleasing state they are now in. Writes, I have at all times and by all means in my Power done my utmost to preserve and promote it [character?] without having a view particularly to my private interest, except to injure it - and my desire to serve you sprang from the pure principles of friendship, and not slavish fear - I therefore had not Ought to expect contempt in return - as I will [purpose?] to Continue in the business of settling land in the interior part of the Country and shall probably move there myself, and if my thirteen years services will endure [sic] you to give me a letter of recommendation for that business I shall considerate it a very Great kindness.

Download or read book Henry Knox to George Ulmer about Settlers 22 July 1801 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1801 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Letter is not signed but appears to be in Knox's handwriting. A brief note concerning the settlers located on the northern part of the Waldo patent.

Download or read book Henry Knox to George Ulmer about Ulmer s Resignation copy 16 November 1801 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1801 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Noted as a copy. Knox responds to Ulmer's letter of resignation. Says Ulmer has taken offense where none was intended. Informs Ulmer there have been frauds committed regarding the signing of 88 and of floating permits. Also notes he considers the paper (a list of settlers on Knox's patent) Ulmer delivered to him in 1795 to be valuable. Discusses the various settlers Ulmer had drawn up certificates for and the men Ulmer discussed in his last letter to Knox. Writes, As to treating you with Contempt in these instances or any others it is a Misapprehension. I have highly appreciated your servers and friendship...I hope that we may still be of mutual service to each other... For Ulmer's letter of resignation see GLC02437.07670. There is note on the last page describing further land deals. The notes state it was not part of the original letter.

Download or read book George Ulmer to Henry Knox Discussing Settlers on Knox s Land 28 October 1797 written by George Ulmer and published by . This book was released on 1797 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discusses a problem with handing out a deed to some settlers.

Download or read book George Ulmer to Henry Knox about a Man Who ll Help Them Stop the Settlers Attack Surveyors 8 August 1801 written by George Ulmer and published by . This book was released on 1801 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Informs Knox that a gentleman named Thomas has agreed to assist Knox in stopping the settlers in the back country (likely the north part of the Waldo patent) from committing further violence on Knox's surveyors.

Download or read book Henry Knox to the Solicitor General Stating George Ulmer Will Present the Insurgent Case 28 September 1801 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1801 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: States George Ulmer will present the state of affairs regarding the insurrections by the insurgents in Kennebec County and that northern part of Lincoln County, Maine which borders Knox's patent (likely the Waldo patent). Mentions the affairs have led to a state of destruction of rights and properties and to the shedding of blood. Says a prior arrangement made between himself and his settlers prevents him from leaving home.

Download or read book Henry Knox to George Ulmer about Tension Between Surveyors and Settlers 9 July 1801 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1801 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Appears to express disbelief over the events taking place between the settlers and the surveyors. Informs Ulmer he would like to wait a day or two and see what transpires.

Download or read book George Ulmer to Henry Knox on the Troubles and Complaints of Settlers 26 July 1797 written by George Ulmer and published by . This book was released on 1797 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Relays to Knox complaints from settlers regarding trouble on account of the land.

Download or read book Contract Between George Ulmer and Henry Knox 4 December 1801 written by George Ulmer and published by . This book was released on 1801 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Signed by John Gleason as a witness. A contract and receipt by Ulmer for land deals involving Henry Knox, Henry Jackson, and Benjamin Lincoln. Ulmer acknowledges and swears he received [Dollar sign]443.50 from Henry Knox for his and his brother's (Phillip Ulmer) services to Knox regarding the settlers in Maine. Note on second page states Ulmer received another [Dollar sign]295.24 from Knox. Date was taken from docket.

Download or read book Henry Knox to George Ulmer about Surveyor settler Conflict 13 September 1801 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1801 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discusses the ongoing conflict between the settlers (insurgents) and Knox's surveyors. Mentions he believes the insurgents must have known about Ulmer being out on Sunday. Inquires about what happen to the 60 insurgents. Also requests Ulmer persuades his brother, Philip Ulmer, to go out (likely to survey) a few more days.

Download or read book George Ulmer to Henry Knox about Land and Business 14 November 1801 written by George Ulmer and published by . This book was released on 1801 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Appears to discuss either land or business dealings. Mentions the bearer of this letter will be presenting Knox with two certificates. Also discusses a situation where a permit was stolen from Samuel Peterson and sold to another gentleman who refuses to return the permit. Notes he supplied Peterson with another permit.

Download or read book Henry Knox to George Ulmer about Surveyors Worrying about Attacks 22 September 1801 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1801 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Informs Ulmer the surveyors were apprehensive of an attack and have retreated. Says it is important for the surveyors to discover the insurgents identities or intentions. Also notes the importance of Ulmer attending court next Tuesday.

Download or read book George Ulmer to Henry Knox with Letters from People Applying for Land in the Waldo Patent 18 January 1801 written by George Ulmer and published by . This book was released on 1801 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Informs Knox he is either sending or has sent him a list of letters (not included) of people who have applied for land in Knox's patent (likely part of the Waldo patent lands). Notes he marked the quantity and price agreed on next to each man's name. Also notes when he will begin surveying the townships. Mentions Knox's timber located around Belfast, Maine is being pillaged. Also mentions a town's sheriff who is in need of Knox's assistance.