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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.06643 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0129] January-March 1796 |
| Title | Henry Jackson to Thomas Vose about Samuel Ely's background, plans and efforts to apprehend him and other insurgents |
| Date | 28 February 1796 |
| Author | Knox, Henry (1750-1806) |
| Recipient | Knox, Henry |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | Writes to make sure Vose is keeping up with the efforts to apprehend Samuel Ely and the other insurgents threatening to destroy land and property belonging to Knox in Maine. Reports that the Massachusetts government has taken steps to protect Knox's property. Provides information on Ely's background and plans. Hopes not to have to come to Maine until April. |
| Subjects | Government and Civics Law Mobs and Riots Rebellion Waldo Patent Land Transaction Landlord and Tenant Boundary or Property Dispute |
| People | Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Vose, Thomas (1753-1810) Ulmer, George (1756-1825) Ely, Samuel (fl. 1796-1797) |
| Place written | Boston, Massachusetts |
| Theme | Law; Merchants & Commerce |
| Sub-collection | The Henry Knox Papers |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |