23 March 1764

Rainsdon, Henry, fl. 1764

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Oath of Henry Rainsdon]

Rainsdon swears that in 1757 he signed and executed a legal document for Samuel Waldo. Signed by Rainsdon as well as by William Bridgen, mayor of London.

GLC02437.09021

15 February 1765

Rice, Thomas, fl. 1765-1794

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Indenture]

Agreement between Samuel Waldo, the son of Brigadier Samuel Waldo, and Thomas Flucker. Outlines the land inherited by each of Brigadier Waldo's children upon his death, and declares that Flucker has purchased the younger Samuel Waldo's share of the land. Signed by Thomas Rice as registrar.

GLC02437.09022

6 February 1765

Freeman, Enoch, 1706-1788

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Extract from the deed of division of lands]

Apparently addressed to Jedidiah Preble. Outlines the lands being given to Thomas Flucker on behalf of his wife, Hannah Waldo Flucker, as she is an heir to her father Brigadier Samuel Waldo's estate.

GLC02437.09023

15 February 1765

Flucker, Thomas, 1719-1783

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Bond between Thomas Flucker and Samuel Waldo]

Bond in which Flucker agrees to pay Waldo a particular sum of money. Included in this arrangement are monies previously borrowed from Flucker by Waldo, as well as lands in the Waldo inheritance. Contains extensive calculations on the last page.

GLC02437.09024

15 February 1765

Spooner, John, fl. 1765

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Legal document regarding John Spooner]

Document summarizes that John and William Spooner, executors (and perhaps sons) of the late John Spooner, sued John Dennie for monies owed to the Spooner estate, and also took out a writ for lands apparently belonging to Dennie. Document outlines the boundaries of these lands and then apparently conveys ownership of them to Thomas Flucker. Signed by John Spooner, as well as [Ezekiel Price] and James Costello as witnesses. Also signed by Ezekiel Goldthwait as Register.

GLC02437.09025

22 May 1765

Hill, John, fl. 1765

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George Jaffrey

Writes about plans for the towns of Peterborough and Hillborough. Mentions a Mr. John [Tufton] Mason.

GLC02437.09027

5 July 1765

Paine, Timothy, 1730-1793

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Thomas Flucker

Provides a report on the finances of the late Brigadier Samuel Waldo.

GLC02437.09028

1765-1799

Winslow, Samuel, fl. 1781-1806

Manuscript document

Title: Lots drawn by Thomas Flucker...

Complete title is "Lots drawn by Thomas Flucker Esqr. in the partition of the Estate of Brigr Genl S. Waldo lying in the Town of Falmouth, made amongst his Heirs 1765." The first portion of the document contains a numbered list of land lots. The second portion of the document, written in the same hand as the first, is labeled "Notes by Samuel Winslow Esqr. Septemr 1797." Contains a variety of notes pertaining to the lots. Several notes are added in the same hand and dated as late as 1799.

GLC02437.09029

9 October 1765

Danforth, S., fl. 1765

Document signed

Title: [Waldos' deed to Anthony Dyer]

Partially printed. Documents that the children of Brigadier General Samuel Waldo, and their spouses, have sold Anthony Dyer a particular tract of land from the Waldo patent lands. Signed by Samuel Waldo, Isaac and Lucy Winslow, and Thomas and Hannah Flucker (Francis Waldo's signature is not included but his name is listed in the document itself). Also signed by Rebekah Winslow and S. Danforth. S. Danforth writes a note on back about the document. Signatures are partially torn.

GLC02437.09030

24 October 1765

Goldthwaite, Thomas, 1717-1799

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Samuel Waldo and Francis Waldo

Written from Fort Pownall, at present-day Stockton Springs, Maine. Addressed to "Col. Waldo or his brother," likely referring to either Samuel or Francis Waldo. Discusses the topography and resources of different land lots and considers whether they are appropriate for settlement.

GLC02437.09031

30 November 1765

Goldthwaite, Thomas, 1717-1799

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Thomas Flucker

Written from Fort Pownall, at present-day Stockton Springs, Maine. Discusses surveying, settling and planning a new town with a Mr. Chadwick, possibly on Flucker's land. Adds that he received cider from Mr. Winslow. Touches briefly on "the confusions all over the continent," and hopes they "may end in peace & good neighbourhood."

GLC02437.09032

16 February 1766

Goldthwaite, Thomas, 1717-1799

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Thomas Flucker

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 from the papers which I've seen how the opposition to the stamp act is likely to issue. IF it should end in allowing the Colonies a representation in Parliament I think it will be making bad, worse...But this is a dangerous subject to handle - & I'll quit it lest I should be brought to confession under the tree of liberty." Discusses his views on…

GLC02437.09033

24 April 1766

Goldthwaite, Thomas, 1717-1799

Autograph document signed

Title: to Thomas Flucker

Written from Fort Pownall, at present-day Stockton Springs, Maine. Declares that he received two letters from Flucker and apologizes for not writing back. Discusses plans he is making with Mr. Chadwick and Mr. Saunders for a settlement.

GLC02437.09035

21 July 1766

Flucker, Hannah, 1726-1785

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Thomas Flucker

Is unsure whether her letter will reach him at Falmouth, but feels the need to try sending it by post. Has not heard from him since his departure. Reports that she took their daughter Hannah to a commencement, and also wonders about the health of "Tommy" after his voyage (perhaps referring to their son, Captain Thomas Flucker). Adds that their family sends love to Thomas and asks that he send her compliments to their family in Falmouth.

GLC02437.09036

2 August 1766

Manuscript document

Title: [Value of land in Falmouth]

Extensive account of land values in Falmouth, particularly pertaining to lands of interest to Thomas Flucker.

GLC02437.09037

1861-1865

Manuscript

Title: On the Use of Tobacco

Essay discusses the vileness of tobacco use and urges users to stop. Comments on the high monetary cost and ill health effects resulting from tobacco use.

GLC03523.10.239

1861-1865

Manuscript

Title: On the Use of Tobacco

Essay discusses the vileness of tobacco use and urges users to stop. Comments on the high monetary cost and ill health effects resulting from tobacco use. Invokes man's responsibility to God to "...obtain the mastery over your appetites."

GLC03523.10.240

.1861-1865

Maitland, Joseph M., 1836-1918

Manuscript

Title: Constitution and Laws of "Lyceum"

Constitution and by-laws for the formation of a society to be called Lyceum. Purpose of the group is improvement in "... Declamation, Composition, Oration, Colloqy and Debate..." Contains thirteen articles and eight by-laws. Manuscript is faded and frayed.

GLC03523.10.241

24 July 1806

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Indenture between Henry and Lucy Knox with Israel Thorndike, William Prescott, and David Sears]

Signed by Thorndike, Sears, Prescott, Henry and Lucy Knox. Countersigned by Joseph Platt, Justice of the Peace, and Ebenezer Gage as witnesses. Contains a note written in Boston 24 July 1806 by Joseph Platt. Pertains to Knox's Maine lands.

GLC02437.10350

15 October 1804

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Deed of land sold by Knox to Benjamin Bussey]

Cosigned by Bussey. Countersigned by Charles Davis as a witness. Pertains to two townships in Maine.

GLC02437.10353

circa 1789

Manuscript document

Title: [Deed]

Record of a deed for two plots of land. Includes a diagram at the bottom, possibly the blueprint of a building. The transaction involves the Library Company of Philadelphia.

GLC02437.10363

October-November 1792

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph document

Title: [Report] [incomplete]

Discusses tension between the Cherokee Indians and the settlers. Letterpress copy. Ink is very faded, making it difficult to read.

GLC02437.10364

circa 1787-1806

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph document

Title: [Fragment]

Fragment of a larger document discussing a payment involving "Mr. [Thomas] Jefferson, Mr. Vaughan," and "D Cou[l]teaux," as well as an order of claret for Jefferson.

GLC02437.10365

28 August 1771

Longman, Thomas, 1731-1797

Manuscript document

Title: [List]

List of goods ordered and bought by Henry Knox to be shipped to Boston. Consists of books on a variety of topics, including Bibles, grammar and spelling books, and dictionaries.

GLC02437.10367

3 February - 7 March 1772

Wright, & Gill, fl. 1753-1798

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Invoices]

Invoices of goods ordered and bought by Henry Knox to be shipped to Boston. Consists of various types of stationery, sealing wax, brushes, toys, telescopes, chests, and others.

GLC02437.10370