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to Aaron Hobart
February 13, 1822
Collamore, Nathaniel, 1787-?
Discusses a petition to the government, Hobart's family, and a request by Collamore's brother to have Hobart arrange for him to receive a periodical.
GLC06313.04.152
February 15, 1822
Holmes, Abraham, 1754-1839
Discusses the bankruptcy bill, which Holmes opposes. Also discusses a proposed amendment to the Massachusetts Constitution limiting the number of senators from each locale, as well as pending state taxation and election bills, and an amendment to...
GLC06313.04.154
February 17, 1822
Ritchie, William, 1781-1842
Discusses news about mutual friends and the visit of "Our brother Watson." Seeks a pay increase on the behalf of "Colonel Harris." Mentions a pending "bill for regulating the pay of customs House Officers" and comments on the importation of rum.
GLC06313.04.155
February 18, 1822
Gay, Ebenezer, 1771-1842
Discusses his "claim under the Spanish Treaty," possibly referring to the Adams-Onis Treaty (as he did in GLC06313.141). Seeks Hobart's assistance in recovering the claim.
GLC06313.04.156
February 20, 1822
Peirce, Levi, 1773-1847
Seeks to have Hobart prevent the efforts of Zacheriah Eddy, "the worst kind of Federalist we have in this town," to get a money-losing post office in his neighborhood.
GLC06313.04.157
February 25, 1822
Watson, George, fl. 1822
Describes a visit to Massachusetts, a planned visit to Maine with the possibility of sleighing, and gives news of family and mutual friends.
GLC06313.04.160
February 26, 1822
Seeks advice about his liability in a local matter in which he was bondsman for a tax collector. Asks about specific charges he might be liable for.
GLC06313.04.162
to his sister
30 May 1864
Tittle, George A., fl. 1862-1864
Tells her he informed her that he would be home soon in his last letter, but he says that information was premature. Reports that on the day they were supposed to sail for Madeira, they received dispatches from the American minister to France, which...
GLC02828.16
to his wife
24 September 1862
Tillotson, George W., 1830-1918
Holding themselves in readiness, rumors on Burnside, McClellan. "We have just got news that the president has issued a proclamation freeing all the slaves on the first of January. It may be for the best but stil my hopes (if I had any) of a speedy...
GLC04558.044
To his wife
January 13, 1863
Sending photograph to wife "one of the crossest sourest looking fellows imagineable." Regarding the war effort: "If they make any offensive movement here I dont know what it will be unless 'On to Richmond' and the General that undertakes that will...
GLC04558.062
February 5, 1863
Continued February 6. With small greeting card. Worries about family succumbing to scarlet fever, commenting on his patriotism: "...I am not the only one in these digins whose patriotism has cooled down so that we can look at the matter as it...
GLC04558.066
Sampson, Zabdiel, 1781-1828
Discusses the upcoming selection of candidates for state senate. Discusses the suggestion that Sampson's salary (as district Collector) be abolished and thanks Hobart for being against it. Comments on the bill (with the salary provision) and its...
GLC06313.04.163
to his family
22 November 1861
Coit, Charles M., 1838-1878
Writes about the trouble he is having using the $5 bills sent from Connecticut and requests no more be sent. Complains about Annapolis calling it a "one horse town" and assures his sister that he will not lose his heart here because he "doubt(s)...
GLC03603.035
23 November 1861
Writes about the good condition of his tent and its ability to keep him dry. Encloses a certificate that Daly will need to travel to Annapolis. One of the five pages is written on back of a letter from Colonel Thomas.
GLC03603.036
[Copy of deed relating to Waldo patent]
6 March 1762
Otis, James, 1725-1783
Marked "copy," and all signed by the same hand. Deed from the Governor of Massachusetts, the Council, and the House of Representatives granting the children and heirs of the late Samuel Waldo a tract of land to be divided between them. Heirs...
GLC02437.09006
[Note pertaining to Waldo land deeds]
March 30, 1763
Marked "copy." Explains his opinions regarding the inheritance of the heirs of Samuel Waldo. Provides detailed information about several portions of the Waldo patent lands.
GLC02437.09013
to Samuel Waldo et. al.
24 April 1763
Bollan, William, fl. 1750-1763
Copy of GLC02437.09014.
GLC02437.09015
to Thomas Flucker
February 16, 1766
Goldthwaite, Thomas, 1717-1799
Written from Fort Pownall, at present-day Stockton Springs, Maine. Reports that although he has not had a recent letter from Flucker, he plans to proceed with constructing the new township as soon as spring arrives. Writes, "I can form no opinion...
GLC02437.09033
to unknown
22 September 1767
Palairet, John, fl. 1767-1768
Addressee unknown, but may be Samuel Waldo, as he corresponded with Waldo in subsequent letters on the same subject (see GLC02437.09054). Declares that the bearer, his friend Mr. Hulton, has recently been appointed to a position as Commissioner of...
GLC02437.09045
to unknown [incomplete]
1861-1865
Mast, Elhanan M., fl. 1837-1865
Discusses his disappointment at the defeat of the Maine Law in his state. Says he will return home at the end of the school session. Letter is incoherent due to missing pages.
GLC03523.10.248
[Committee findings relating to the estate of Brigadier General Samuel Waldo]
8 July 1784
Adams, Samuel, 1722-1803
Documents findings made by a Massachusetts State Senate Committee regarding rightful ownership and boundaries of certain Maine lands. These lands were apparently being petitioned for by the heirs of Brigadier General Samuel Waldo. Signed by...
GLC02437.09106
[Memorial of Hannah Flucker]
circa 1784
Date of 1784 added later in pencil. Addressed to the "Commissioners Appointed by Act of Parliament for enquiring into the Losses & Services of the American Loyalists." Discusses the lands and properties to which she is entitled as heir to her...
GLC02437.09112
Copy of a letter for the town of Bristole, from Colo Jones Represenatative
March 18, 1785-April 2, 1785
Lermond, William, fl. 1785
The first part, dated 18 March 1785 in Boston, discusses the state Senate's recent rulings regarding the boundaries of the Waldo patent and subsequent petitions asking for different boundaries to be considered. The second part, dated 2 April 1785 in...
GLC02437.09121
[Waldoborough petition]
16 May 1785
Thomas, Waterman, fl. 1785-1801
Petition to the Senate and House of Representatives of Massachusetts regarding settlement of the Waldo patent by German immigrants, who were promised territory by Brigadier General Samuel Waldo. Mentions how the French & Indian War disrupted...
GLC02437.09125
16 May 1785-23 June 1794
Copy of GLC02437.09125. Contains additional content from 23 June 1794, which creates a committee to view Waldoborough and address the complaints of the inhabitants. Signed by Edward H. Robbins as Speaker of the House of Representatives. Signed and...
GLC02437.09126
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