26 December 1793

Peirce, Joseph, 1745-1828

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Marked "Private" on address leaf. References Knox's letter of 18 December. Has had luck finding the heirs and assigns in the Muscongus Lands. Has written to many of them, but has not heard back. Goes into some detail on the situation. Describes a meeting he had on 5 December with the 10 proprietors. They expressed respect for Knox, but moved forward with the suit. Says they have made Harrison G. Otis their attorney. Has written to employ Mr. Parson and Mr. Dane as attorneys for Knox. Postscript says Judge Sullivan can get the case continued to April if goes to the Court of Common Pleas…

GLC02437.06006

29 December 1793

Peirce, Joseph, 1745-1828

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Is making progress in preparing for the suit with the proprietors, but is having trouble tracking down all the heirs. Believes some of them have already sold out. Says Senator William Bradford of Rhode Island owns one share. Says "if you know him he has been a good friend of yours at the meeting of the propt. heretofore by using his influence to postpone - there are other heirs of his family scatter'd in & about R.I. - would it not be a good oppy for you to speak to him on the Subject[?]" Goes into great detail on the problems with the patent and with taxes. Received Knox's letter of…

GLC02437.06009

January 30, 1794

Peirce, Joseph, 1745-1828

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Marked "Private." Says the action of the ten proprietors is continued to the April Court of Common Pleas session. They have not noticed the error in the writ he mentioned earlier. The issue of Gorham's bond will be referred to the judges of the Superior Court. This involves interest earned during the war. Believes his petition on the taxes will be taken up today.

GLC02437.06036

10 June 1794

Peirce, Joseph, 1745-1828

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses a petition filed against Knox involving some property. Mentions a conversation he had with Waterman Thomas of Waldoboro, Maine who supports the petition. Reports Thomas says, "The people who have paid the full amount of their engagement to your agent can get no Deeds & they have no security - for if you should die…" Comments he will call on Judge Sullivan (possibly James or John Sullivan) for assistance.

GLC02437.06116

13 June 1794

Peirce, Joseph, 1745-1828

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses committee members who will hear the land petition cases in Waldoboro, Maine. Reports he told the committee that Knox was unaware of the people's suits (possibly deeds) being lost and Knox is a friend and benefactor of the people on the patent (possibly part of the Waldo patent). Also notes the settlers have issues with some of Knox's agents.

GLC02437.06118

17 June 1794

Peirce, Joseph, 1745-1828

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Informs Knox there has been a hearing before the committee regarding taxes. Discusses which lands are part of the patent (possibly referring to the Waldo patent lands) and any taxes related to the land. Speaks of a tax being unconstitutional and the possibility of creating a new one. Describes the hearing as being long and with many debates. Also asks whether they should give Judge Sullivan (possibly James or John Sullivan) a fee for his opinion.

GLC02437.06123

22 June 1794

Peirce, Joseph, 1745-1828

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses completing a map of the eastern country for the government. Notes the map takes in a corner of the patent. Mentions possibly having to extend boundary lines (possibly on the Waldo patent) to make up for deficiencies. Informs Knox the committee for the taxes decided to deduct money from heirs. Reports the act may be repealed as being unconstitutional and Knox most likely will not have to pay. Reports Judge Sullivan (possibly James or John Sullivan) will be accompanying him to the committee to hear the patent petition (possibly part of the Waldo patent lands). Provides and update…

GLC02437.06125

14 October 1794

Peirce, Joseph, 1745-1828

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses a financial and legal matter involving the Waldo [patent] lands.

GLC02437.06224

24 November 1794

Peirce, Joseph, 1745-1828

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses legal difficulties involving land deals. Mentions having difficulties finding the original mortgages and/or deeds. Notes the courts are not wanting to accept copies. Appears to have negotiated some land for Knox in the sum of $1500. Marked as private on the address leaf.

GLC02437.06254

28 December 1794

Peirce, Joseph, 1745-1828

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Informs Knox it may be too late in the season to procure the quantity of poultry Knox had wanted. Notes he will procure the deer in June and advises Knox to have his park fixed before their arrival. Describes the quantity and type of land the deer will prefer. Continues to discuss the prepartions of Knox's property for the various animals. Also mentions the legal rights to a piece of property. Notes Judge [James] Sullivan's "History of Maine" (The History of the District of Maine) will be out in a fortnight. Marked as private on the address leaf.

GLC02437.06286

23 April 1800

Peirce, Joseph, 1745-1828

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Peirce asks Knox if he has "the Goods of Mr. Fluckers." The Committee is planned to meet the next month. He advises Knox to attend the meeting.

GLC02437.07395

22 August 1800

Peirce, Joseph, 1745-1828

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Peirce talks of the issue of Knox's surveyors and Mr. Bowdoin's plans to "prevent Surveyors running any Lines." Peirce tells Knox Francis Flucker is in town and has requested $75 in funds.

GLC02437.07452

circa 1940-1945

Scrapbook

Title: Scrapbook, Vol. III.

1 Adjutant General's Office. Official announcement of the establishment of the Civil Affairs Division 4 May 1943 2 Beta Theta Pi Magazine. Clippings: "The Second Military List of Beta Theta Pi (World War II);" Columbia University; and "Civil Affairs Division, USA." Oct 1943 3 a. Clipping from [?]: "News & Comments." [n.d.] b. Clipping from [?]: "Gen. Hilldring to Head Civil Affairs Division." [n.d.] c. Clipping from [?]: "Army and Navy Legion of Valor." [n.d.] d. American Relief for Italy, Inc. List of the Board of Directors and members. [n.d.] 3 e. Washington Post.…

GLC06196.107

9 April 1818

Collamore, Horace, 1791-1867

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Aaron Hobart

Encloses several bank notes drawn by E. Kingsman (not included), listing their dates and amounts. Discusses Kingsman's desire to settle a pending lawsuit.

GLC06313.04.062

29 November 1820

Wood, Alexander, 1796-1867

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Aaron Hobart

Asks for Hobart's opinion on whether it would be possible to have another attorney fill Zabdiel Samson's place (implying himself). Also, asks if he could come and work in Hobart's office.

GLC06313.04.084

June 1876

Hughes, Alfred, fl. 1862-1864

Document signed

Title: [Second codicil to Alfred Hughes's will]

Also signed by Thomas W. Luckett, John H. Moss, and Abraham Gordon as witnesses.

GLC02166.113

30 July 1818

Dana, Samuel, 1767-1835

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Aaron Hobart

Dana requests that a legal case against him "stand Contested to the next Term when I will be ready to proceed with the action."

GLC06313.04.064

12 November 1818

Dana, Samuel, 1767-1835

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Aaron Hobart

Discusses a legal case against him. Informs Hobart that he has accepted Mr. Smith's proposition, which is "to have [Smith's] action against Dana] entered 'neither party.' " Mentions that he is willing to show Mr. Smith any papers he needs.

GLC06313.04.067

29 March 1819

Hobart, Benjamin, 1781-1877

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Aaron Hobart

Discusses legal and financial matters. On state politics, he comments "to [state] Senator I have no doubt but you will be chosen," and discusses what he has heard about how people will be voting.

GLC06313.04.071

02 May 1800

United States. Congress

Pamphlet

Title: Correction to Slave Trade Amendment

Congressional Comittee on abolishment of Slave Trade. Corrections to be made to the abolishment of the slave trade. " 'An act in addition to the act intituled [entitled] 'An act to prohibit the carrying on the Slave Trade from the United States to any foreign place or country...' "

GLC08034

19 August 1809

Lewis, Meriwether, 1774-1809

Manuscript document signed

Title: To Frederick Bates

Testimony on behalf of Judge James Flauherty

GLC08030

January 22, 1817

Leonard, George, 1783-1834

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Aaron Hobart

States his interest in religious institutions and thus asks Hobart to write "a particular account of the exertions...at Hanover for the support of [illegible] their ordinances."

GLC06313.04.053

24 June 1817

Woart, William, 1772-1841

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Aaron Hobart

Sends the disposition of Lydia Brown, which he took upon Hobart's request. Brown testifies about her knowledge of man, Andrew Turner, whose real name was Amos Turner, who had multiple wives.

GLC06313.04.054

5 May 1819

Thomas, J., fl. 1809-1820

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Aaron Hobart

Judge Thomas asks Hobart to inform a widow that her hearing has been "postponed to the first Monday in June" because, according to Paul Perry, there was "no person appearing for the widow, at the March Court in Situate."

GLC06313.04.074

6 July 1863

Cook, Gustave, 1835-1897

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Eliza Cook

Writes that his brother Walter has been killed near Chancellorsville, Virginia. Comforts his wife over the loss of their daughter Nellie by saying she is with God and "God has done best. We will cherish her memory." Eliza thinks Cook blames her for Nellie's death. Cook writes a page reassuring her that she is good and able. Offers to have Eliza come to Tennessee to recover. Shares his desire for success in the law once he is through with the war, but would forget it all if his wife needed him. Encourages Eliza to be strong and hopeful for those that are still alive.

GLC02570.45