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Wolf Scalp Authorization Letters (5) [187320]

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Wolf Scalp Authorization Letters (5) [187320]
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Five letters authorizing the named individuals permission to kill troublesome wolves that might be menacing livestock. These letters are issued in Portage County (Today's Summit County) and signed by the Justice of the Peace. One of these is issued to William Wetmore, one of the early pioneer farmers in the county.
During the War of 1812, Wetmore was appointed commander for troops stationed at Old Portage. (This was the northern Portage Path, at the Cuyahoga River.) Acting as an agent for Joshua Stow, owner of the township, William also gave permission to Francis Kelsey and Isaac Wilcox to build a dam across the Cuyahoga River and to erect a sawmill. It is said lumber from this mill was used by the army to build ships at Portage for use against the British. (The dam washed away long after this).The letters are in excellent condition. Please see photos for more details. [ Stow Ohio