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[to William Shirley]

Informs Shirley that one of his men, Lydius is a spy and expresses surprise "that you (Shirley) should, this Summer, have employed M. Lydius...who [is] suspected to carry on a secret correspondence with the Government of Canada." Demands an...

GLC09054.06

to Col. Daniel Webb

Instructs Colonel Daniel Webb about the transportations of troops. Webb is to "take upon [him] the Command of the Forces ordered to embark there (Plymouth), & to proceed in the ship" where they are to be part of the convoy to New York. Expects the...

GLC09054.08

to Col. Daniel Webb

Discusses more secret intelligence from another intercepted note. "The most incredible thing, either in this, or in his(the spy) former Letter, was, the very great Force raising in Pensylvania, of which no Man here knew anything." News came from a...

GLC09054.09

to George Montagu-Dunk, the Earl of Halifax

Discusses the issue of a spy under William Shirley's command and intercepted letters. Urges that Shirley be sent back to England as soon as possible and maintained as the Governor of Jamaica, a position to which Shirley had been recently appointed....

GLC09054.10

to George Montagu-Dunk, the Earl of Halifax

Same as previous (GLC09054.10). Discusses the issue of a spy under William Shirley's command and intercepted letters. Urges that Shirley be sent back to England as soon as possible and maintained as the Governor of Jamaica, a position to which...

GLC09054.11

to George Montagu-Dunk, the Earl of Halifax

Same as previous (GLC09054.10-11). Discusses the issue of a spy under William Shirley's command and intercepted letters. Urges that Shirley be sent back to England as soon as possible and maintained as the Governor of Jamaica, a position to which...

GLC09054.12

to George Montagu-Dunk, the Earl of Halifax

Same as previous (GLC09054.10-12). Discusses the issue of a spy under William Shirley's command and intercepted letters. Urges that Shirley be sent back to England as soon as possible and maintained as the Governor of Jamaica, a position to which...

GLC09054.13

to Amanda Wilkinson

Written from Camp Michigan, Virginia. Has visited Washington, D.C. in the last week. States that Mrs. Fuller has had a boy, who is rather small. Mrs. Fuller is not doing well and was expected, for sometime, not to live. Notes that even though he had...

GLC03523.13.029

to Frances B. Shiras

Comments on the length between their correspondence. Reports the freezing death of Rev. Philip Johnson. Discusses preaching with Rev. Cook at Santee. Indicates his cousin Paul was sick. Discusses his missionary work at Yankton, including the...

GLC02429.12

to Frances B. Shiras

Mentions the birth of her son, Joseph. Thanks Mrs. Clement for clothes, some of which she gave away. Comments on the success of the missionary work, claiming that the Indians on the reservation could now hold services without ministers. Notes their...

GLC02429.20

to Alexander Shiras

Discusses her husband's sickness and impending death. Comments on sympathetic visitors, her friendship with the Shiras's, and the tragedy the death will be for their son.

GLC02429.42

to Alexander Shiras

Explains that he is in school, that his sister died over the winter, and that his mother was sick (but getting better). Notes that they had a picture of Shiras. Mentions the saddle he received from them long ago. Tells him they never forget them...

GLC02429.54

to Mrs. Murray

Answers her letter noting the hardship they have had this year and his hopes for God's guidance. Comments that it is spring, they are planting and the birds are singing.

GLC02429.55

to unknown

Requests a furlough for Josiah Robbins to go to Wethersfield, Connecticut. Written at Constitution Island.

GLC02437.09701

[Order]

Requests a pair of shoes for [Francis] W[aldo] Flucker.

GLC02437.09841

[Order]

Requests a pair of boots for [Francis] Waldo Flucker.

GLC02437.09844

[Order]

Requests a pair of strong shoes for Thomas Flucker.

GLC02437.09858

[Note]

Discusses a mortgage. Year of creation unknown.

GLC02437.09926

to Amanda Wilkinson and his mother

Written from Camp Michigan, Virginia. Writes that he is much better then when he last wrote. The regiment has been working on building log hovels as their tents do not keep out the cold. States that they will most likely not campaign again until the...

GLC03523.13.028

to Major Morris S. Miller

"From what I know of the state of affairs in Washington and the feelings and intentions of the administration, I am satisfied that the course you advise would produce no useful results... Everything indicates the settled purpose to keep me unemployed...

GLC09161

to sister Kate

Writes that General Sheridan is getting rid of all unserviceable stock. Asks his sister to send him fifteen dollars, as he has not been paid and needs money.

GLC02016.076

General orders No. 1

Announces that Ulysses S. Grant is to take command of the Armies of the United States.

GLC02016.174

[Contract]

Signed by various parties on the last two pages. A long detailed indenture contract between Spencer Phipps, Elisha Cook, John and Sarah Phips, Dame Jane Cook (guardian of Mary Cook), Nathaniel Hubbard, Frances Brinley, Samuel Waldo, and various...

GLC02437.10633

[Account]

A statement on Thomas Flucker's account from 11 September 1747 to 2 July 1750. James Flucker, Thomas Flucker's father, signed and noted that the account was settled on 25 March 1751.

GLC02437.10637

Orders

Ordering the "officer in charge of Picket Tug" to relay Porter's order to the fleet: "Keep the tug as close to the falls as possible and a bright lookout for anything up the bend. Blow one whistle if you see a vessel coming down. Examine all...

GLC09146

to Joseph E. Brown

"In reference to the seizure of the State railroad, Genl. Bragg states, that the Ordnance officer at Atlanta asserted to him that the road refused to transport arms and ammunition, and that then he (Genl. Bragg) directed the Quartermaster's...

GLC09159

to Benjamin French

"Accept my grateful thanks for your note and the lines to the memory of my beloved son...when he undertook the mission of freedom to the weary captives who pined in the Rebel dungeons of Richmond, he did it with a fullness of purpose that know no...

GLC09162

Recommendations for Major General Humphreys

"I have learned with great surprise & regret, that owing to certain false & slanderous reports, circulated by a subordinate officer, ...that your confirmation by the Senate has been jeopardised...you gave up the command of a division thereby...

GLC09163

Map of Fortress Monroe and surroundings

Includes an engraving with hand-written indications of where camp, mill creek, and a bridge are located. The map also indicates where fighting occurred and the course of the soldiers.

GLC02016.007

[Deed between Dumaresq and Thomas Fitch]

Captain Dumaresq acknowledges receipt of £500 from Fritch for a house and tract of land. Cosigned by Phillip's wife Susanna. Countersigned by Samuel Tyby and Gabriel [LeBlond?], witnesses. Samuel Sewall, Jr., justice of the peace, signs a note at...

GLC02437.10407

[Engraving of James A. Garfield]

Engraving of James A. Garfield with a printed signature at bottom center. "Engraved by J.C. Bullre New York" printed under image.

GLC02783.02

to Amanda Wilkinson

Writes to his wife after he crosses the Rappahannock River to let her know that he is still alive after the Battle of Fredericksburg, Virginia. His regiment was involved in a "desperate fight" but could not force the enemy from the heights. Reports...

GLC03523.13.070

to Amanda Wilkinson

Written at camp of the 2nd Michigan Infantry to is wife. His arm is still very sore from last week but he is glad to hear that she and their baby are doing so well. It appears very doubtful that he will come home this winter. The army is unsure of...

GLC03523.13.071

Clothing and payroll return document 1st Massachusetts regiment

Recording deficiencies and surpluses.

GLC09134.01

Clothing and payroll return document 1st Massachusetts regiment

"Account Clothing for the first Massachusetts Regiment for the Year 1783." Signed by Azariah Egleston, Paymaster and Agent.

GLC09134.02

Clothing and payroll return document 1st Massachusetts regiment

"Account Charges to be made.. for the Year 1783."

GLC09134.03

Clothing and payroll return document 1st Massachusetts regiment

"Account of the Public Securities Received by Azariah Egleston, Agent..., for and delivered to the Officers and Soldiers...being the Balance Due them, for arrears of pay, Subsistence, Clothing, the Quantity of the Men Engaged further and Commutation...

GLC09134.04

[Deed]

Deed for Henry Little to settle land with Samuel Waldo.

GLC02437.08878

[Indenture] [incomplete]

Certificate of indenture between Samuel Waldo and Charles Lamb of Dublin, Ireland for a period of one year. Bottom half is missing.

GLC02437.08882

[Extract]

Extract of an agreement between Thomas Flucker and Francis [Bortand ?] regarding mortgages on land, dated 1 April 1756. Noted as a copy.

GLC02437.08983

[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

Copy of the patent

Contains a list of items and transactions related to the Waldo patent. Mentions Thomas Flucker, and Samuel and Sarah Waldo.

GLC02437.09049

to Thomas Flucker

Written from "St. George's," likely in present-day Thomaston, Maine. Discusses a deed he drew up for Mr. Isaiah [Tolman] for three hundred fifty acres of land. Also mentions meeting with disillusioned settlers, including those [likely German...

GLC02437.09063

to Thomas Flucker

Has enclosed a plan for the lands Flucker sold to him previously. Would like Flucker to made a deed out for himself and his son. Verso contains two notes by Thomas Flucker, one of which is written from Boston, about their financial transactions.

GLC02437.09066

Copy of a letter for the town of Bristole, from Colo Jones Represenatative

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

[Extract from Tax Act passed March 22nd 1786]

Extract from a tax act passed by the Massachusetts General Court pertaining to the Waldo patent lands.

GLC02437.09147

[Description of township "No 1 in the second range"]

Description of a particular township (no name is given), including its boundaries, as well as industry, such as fishing and lumber. Also features a list of settlers of the township.

GLC02437.09159

to his sister Kate

Hopes his sister is in good health when he returns so that she may welcome him with a "rich musical treat." Mentions the arrival of a new niece from his sister Anna. The men are anxious to be relieved by another regiment. Visits Washington on a...

GLC02016.050

to sister Kate

Complains about the 2nd lieutenant who has no formal education (civil and military) except for some knowledge in company drilling. Reports of a petition created by line officers to be removed from "Bachelor's" (Batchelder's) Creek on the basis of...

GLC02016.030

to Amanda Wilkinson

He writes to his wife that he has just returned from picket to read her letter. Is happy that both her and their baby are feeling better. Writes that he is sad his grandfather's health is failing so fast. Expresses his sympathies for his grandfather...

GLC03523.13.086