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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.06930 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0133] January-April 1797 |
| Title | Henry Knox to George Ulmer about a possible land conflict with Harris Ransom and Samuel Ely |
| Date | 12 March 1797 |
| Author | Knox, Henry (1750-1806) |
| Additional authors | Knox, Julia Wadsworth (ca. 1782-1798) |
| Recipient | Ulmer, George |
| Document Type | Correspondence; Land transaction document |
| Content Description | 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. |
| Subjects | Women's History Children and Family Boundary or Property Dispute Waldo Patent Government and Civics Mobs and Riots Rebellion Landlord and Tenant |
| People | Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Knox, Julia Wadsworth (ca. 1782-1798) Ulmer, George (1756-1825) Ransom, Harris (fl. 1797) Ely, Samuel (fl. 1796-1797) |
| Place written | Boston, Massachusetts |
| Theme | Government & Politics; Agriculture; Women in American History |
| Sub-collection | The Henry Knox Papers |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |