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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.07827 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0152] July-December 1803 |
| Title | Samuel Dutton to Henry Knox reporting on the investigation into settlers' claims |
| Date | 27 September 1803 |
| Author | Dutton, Samuel E. (fl. 1803-1805) |
| Recipient | Knox, Henry |
| Document Type | Correspondence; Land transaction document |
| Content Description | Reports that he just returned from attending the examination of Knox's settlers' land claims (see GLC02437.07822). Declares that it "has been an arduous and disagreeable undertaking." Touches briefly on the claims heard by General [Salem] Towne (he spells it "Town") and mentions that he will send a more thorough communication on the subject soon. Discusses payment for the witnesses Knox sent along, such as a Mr. Mudgit. Also declares that Judge Towne is showing himself to be honest and upright. |
| Subjects | Waldo Patent Land Transaction Boundary or Property Dispute Law Government and Civics Finance |
| People | Dutton, Samuel E. (fl. 1803-1805) Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Towne, Salem (1746-1825) |
| Place written | Bangor, Maine |
| Theme | Law; Government & Politics; Merchants & Commerce |
| Sub-collection | The Henry Knox Papers |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |
| Related documents | Minutes of the examination of the claims of settlers |