Author: Henry Knox
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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.
Author: George Ulmer
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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.
Author: Henry Knox
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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.
Author: George Ulmer
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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.
Author: George Ulmer
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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.
Author: Henry Knox
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Discusses a possible conflict with a Harris Ransom and Mr. Ely and assures Ulmer that he will have the support of the government. Continues to write about issues with settlers. Noted in Knox's hand, as Copied by Julia, who is most likely Knox's daughter, Julia Wadsworth Knox.
Author: George Ulmer
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Discusses a problem with handing out a deed to some settlers.
Author: Henry Knox
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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.
Author: Henry Knox
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Description of Knox's land settlement program, he defends and explains his legal and almost moral right to his Maine Lands. Reminds Ulmer of the surveyors who were attacked on land that he and his family has legally owned since 1629. Knox insists he has been good to the settlers of the Waldo patent.
Author: George Ulmer
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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.
