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.

Download or read book Henry Knox to George Ulmer with a Copy of a Land Deed of Lucy Knox s Grandfather Brigadier Samuel Waldo Discusses Land Deals 5 June 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. Encloses (not included) an abstract of a [title] from Mrs. [Lucy] Knox's grandfather, Brigadier General Samuel Waldo. Notes the deeds were all legally executed and recorded. Also discusses land deals and surveys (likely part of or near the Waldo patent) involving Henry Knox, Benjamin Lincoln, and Henry Jackson. Instructs Ulmer of various tasks Knox needs completed regarding the land deals and the settlers.

Download or read book George Ulmer to Henry Knox Thanking Him for Recommendation and Discussing Petitions in Waldo Lands 8 May 1790 written by George Ulmer and published by . This book was released on 1790 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Thanks Knox for his recommendation, even though he did not receive an appointment. Discusses petitions against Knox's Maine lands (likely part of the Waldo patent). Informs him that his (Knox's) affairs here have not a very pleasing prospect, the Emissaries are at present verry busy in stirring up the people ... Appears the petitions that they thought would fail last session is now renewed and almost every one is [flushd] with the Idea of Getting their land for nothing. Says that there are a few people who are selling their possessions (land) and Ulmer would like to know how to proceed. Free stamped on address leaf with no signature.

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 Complaints from Waldo Inhabitants and how He Wants to be a Father to Them But Protect His Legal Rights 13 September 1794 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1794 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discusses complaints from the people on the [Waldo] patent lands. Informs Ulmer he now represents the entire patent, except for Orphan Island (present day Verona Island, Maine) and 6,000 acres on the Northwest part of Belfast, Maine. Notes he is willing to execute the agreement from 1788. Writes, That while I endeavor the disposition and kindness of a father on the one hand, I possess on the other, a fixed determination to defend my just and legal rights in all respects whatever - Says the people who did not compromise in 1788 shall be given a reasonable quantity of land and the deeds to the land once payment is received. Discusses further stipulations and details on purchasing the patent lands. Also speaks of the other people (the compromised people?) who signed in 1788 and the stipulations and agreements concerning them. Authorizes Ulmer to receive payment on the lands from the 1788 signers in his neighborhood and to submit monthly accounts reflecting those payments to Thomas Vose.

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 Discontent of Waldo Inhabitants 16 June 1789 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1789 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Received his recent letter. Declares that he is sorry that so much of the Waldo patent populace is still under the influence of bad Counsellors. The land belongs to us and to our constituents - It cannot be taken from us while Society and Laws shall exist - If the people will be so blind to their true interest, and so unjust as to desire to wrest the property from the rightful owners they must take the consequences. Adds that he and the Winslows have made reasonable offers - we cannot enforce them But we shall hold the right of the Land. Mentions that the Winslows will be visiting the Waldo patent this season and can solve a dispute about the size of the lots of land. Also adds that he is sorry for Ulmer's losses and would be happy to help. Finally, suggests he arrange a meeting with Captain [Thomas] Vose and the Winslows.

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 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 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 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 about Patent Lands 5 August 1795 written by George Ulmer and published by . This book was released on 1795 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Gives Knox an update on the status of his patent lands and the process of settlement.

Download or read book Henry Knox to Thomas Vose about Discontented Settlers on the Waldo Lands 21 June 1789 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1789 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Received his last letter, as well as one from Captain [George] Ulmer, which discusses some of the discontents living on the Waldo patent lands. Provides more discussion of land patent and settlers on the patent in greater detail. Comments on how best to deal with settlers who claim they deserve to own the land they have settled on.

Download or read book Henry Knox to Joseph Moses Copeland about Knox s People Cutting Timber on Eastern Lands 6 9 January 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: Copy of multiple letters. Appears to be correspondences between Henry Knox, Joseph Copeland, and Moses Copeland regarding Knox's Eastern lands. Knox complains about people cutting his timber on the Warren lands and requests Joseph Copeland's assistance. Asks Joseph Copeland to find evidence and prosecute the trespassers. A note from one of the Copeland's agreeing to Knox's request is also included. Knox also discusses a deed that is part of the Waldo patent lands. A table with a list of names and acres owned is also provided. A portion of the letter is a duplicate of GLC02437.07499.

Download or read book Henry Knox to Joseph North about the Value of Lands in the Waldo Patent 6 January 1785 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1785 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Unsigned, but handwriting suggests the author is Henry Knox. Writes with urgency about the value of lands in the Waldo patent, referencing North's previous letter. See GLC02437.09114.

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 Isaac Winslow Jr and Isaac Winslow Sr about the Waldo Patent Dispute 1 March 1789 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1789 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Apologizes for not responding to previous letters, but has been confined to his chamber for a few weeks (Knox had been very ill). Has not heard of the fate of the Waldo borough Petition. Discusses how to price the land in the face of conflict with the men in town. Is glad to hear of the firmness of Captain [George] Ulmer. Discusses arrangements with Captain [Thomas] Vose regarding his managing the Waldo patent lands, and describes his virtues. In an addendum to the note, discusses the reference problem and information he has received from Mr. [Edward H.] Robbins. Has asked Robbins to confer with them (the Winslows) and with Mr. [Benjamin] Hichborn on the subject.