4 June 1880

Hemans, Nancy A., 1843-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Frances B. Shiras

Thanks Shiras and others for money sent (possibly for Daniel Hemans's grave stone). Thinks the Santee had enough money for a grave stone. Discusses her baby boy, Daniel, and his humorous actions. Comments on her other son's riding activities and his need for his own saddle. Discusses her garden positively, noting her sister's aid. Indicates she will send a picture, and describes how time and grief have transformed her from fleshy and plump to thin. Notes that Allie is now eight years old, can copy letters but not write sentences, and only studies at school. Discusses money she received from…

GLC02429.48

2 December 1880

Hemans, Nancy A., 1843-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Frances B. Shiras

Notes that her son, Allie, is at school. Explains that she visited Flandreau, Dakota, for the fall. Comments positively on a pretty clock she received.

GLC02429.49

21 April 1881

Hemans, Nancy A., 1843-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Frances B. Shiras

Comments on the new spring and the difficult past winter. Discusses her garden. Also discusses her growing children and her older son's school. Informs Shiras she is getting re-married and is worried how she will react. Describes it as a financial necessity, noting that her fiancé is a good Christian who will treat her children as his own.

GLC02429.50

27 November 1881

Hemans, Nancy A., 1843-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Alexander Shiras

Explains that she did not intend to alienate her friends in the east by re-marrying and justifies the re-marriage. Discusses the children, her two and her sister's three, who also live with them, the four oldest of which are in school. Thanks an unnamed woman for money. Indicates that she has not moved from her home, as Daniel and her deceased children are buried there. Inquires about Mrs. Shiras and discusses her own health, which has improved with the coming of winter. Notes that her new husband would like to write a long letter, but cannot write well in English. Two short notes on separate…

GLC02429.51

circa August 1880

Hemans, Nancy A., 1843-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Alexander Shiras and Frances B. Shiras

Thanks them for Allie's saddle. Discusses going eight miles with her son to "hunt up something" good to eat for her younger son, who had been sick with dysentery and vomiting. On that trip, her son was thrown from his horse, which made her reflect on her late husband as her protector, and how now she feels alone. Notes her plans to talk to the Bishop about insurance money. Comments on her garden. Discusses her plans to go to Flandreau, Dakota, in the fall to sell the acre of land her sister gave her there.

GLC02429.52

11 July 1790

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: [A statement on Mr. Greene's evidence]

Letter is not signed but appears to be in Henry Knox's handwriting. Discusses a memorial the late General [Nathanael] Greene had submitted to Congress and the dire financial situation that now threatens Greene's family. Writes a lengthy letter defending Green's character. Describes the measures Greene took in 1782 regarding the army's clothing and provisions and why such measures were needed at the time. Also mentions various communications that took place between Greene and other gentlemen in 1782. Appears to ask Congress to relieve Greene's estate from any obligations Greene entered with…

GLC02437.09816

19 August 1790

Knox, Lucy Flucker, 1756-1824

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Euphemia Ogden

Discusses her bad habits with her friend Mrs. [Euphemia?] Ogden. Notes she has made some progress and no longer stays in bed until ten but rises at eight. Also mentions they might be their new neighbors.

GLC02437.09819

27 April 1784

Waldo, Francis, fl. 1728-1784

Manuscript document

Title: [Report on the Muscongus patent]

A note at the bottom of the document reads, "The above is from Francis Waldo Esq. and enclosed in a letter dated 27 April London, 1784," and signed by Henry Knox. Contains extensive information about the Muscongus patent in Maine, and mentions several players involved with the patent, including Thomas Goldthwait and Hannah Flucker, Knox's mother-in-law.

GLC02437.09104

23 July 1784

Flucker, Hannah, 1726-1785

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Will of Hannah Flucker]

One signature was clipped, most likely that of Hannah Flucker. Document contains the will of Hannah Fluccker. Signed by Jonathan Jackson and William Smith as witnesses.

GLC02437.09107

24 July 1784-3 August 1784

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Francis Waldo

Contains two letters. The first, written on 24th July 1784, discusses land arrangements regarding the estate of Thomas and Hannah Flucker. The second letter, written as an addendum to the first on 3 August, seems to continue on this topic.

GLC02437.09108

circa 1784

Manuscript document

Title: [Memorial of Hannah Flucker]

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 father Brigadier General Samuel Waldo, as well as her brother Samuel Waldo. Outlines the history of the Waldo patent, beginning with King Charles the First granting the Muscongus patent to the Council of Plymouth. Enumerates the acreage and value of lands to which Hannah Flucker has a claim.

GLC02437.09112

14 October 1785

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Bond with the ten proprietors]

Largely identical to GLC02437.09135, but signed by Henry Knox, Isaac Winslow, Samuel Winslow, Isaac Winslow the 2nd, Elizabeth Winslow, and Sarah Tyng Winslow (though all names are written in the same hand). Also signed by Henry Jackson, John Hall, and [Amnri] Hall as witnesses.

GLC02437.09136

14 October 1785

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Bond with the ten proprietors]

Copy of GLC02437.09136. Signed by Isaac Winslow, Samuel Winslow, Isaac Winslow the 2nd, Elizabeth Winslow, and Sarah Tyng Winslow (though all names are written in the same hand). Also signed by [Cobb] Blodget, [Abial] Morton, William Davis, Jr. and Martha Winslow as witnesses. Unsigned by Knox, but marked as copy and discussed in Knox's hand in the docket.

GLC02437.09137

1 November 1785

Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809

Manuscript document

Title: [Bond to Thomas Ivers]

Marked "copy." Bond to Thomas Ivers, the treasurer of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, for a sum of money to be paid by the heirs of Brigadier General Samuel Waldo. Jackson signs on behalf of Henry Knox. Also signed by Isaac Winslow, Samuel Winslow, Isaac Winslow the 2nd, Elizabeth Winslow, and Sarah Tyng Winslow (though all names are written in the same hand).

GLC02437.09139

15 May 1760

St. Clair, Arthur, 1734-1818

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Regarding the will of James Bowdoin]

Document notes that Arthur St. Clair's new wife Phebe Bayard stands to inherit from James Bowdoin at the time of her marriage. Now that she is married, the document outlines the money and property she receives. Signed by Arthur and Phebe St. Clair, as well as by William Tyng and Robert Duncan as witnesses.

GLC02437.09001

6 March 1762

Otis, James, 1725-1783

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Copy of deed relating to Waldo patent]

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 include Samuel Waldo, Francis Waldo, Lucy Winslow (wife of Isaac Winslow), and Hannah Flucker (wife of Thomas Flucker). Signed by Governor Francis Bernard, A[ndrew] Oliver on behalf of the Council, and James Otis on behalf of the House of Representatives.

GLC02437.09006

17 June 1762

Gilman, Joseph, fl. 1761-1762

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Thomas Flucker

Received Flucker's last two letters, and would have responded sooner, but expected to be in Boston so he could meet with Flucker directly. Mentions correspondence with a Mrs. Parker. Discusses money and goods for Flucker that he has in his possession, mentioning trading partners such as Mr. Daniel Fowle.

GLC02437.09007

29 June 1763

Manuscript document

Title: [Power of attorney agreement]

Certifies that Lucy Winslow and Hannah Flucker, daughters and heirs of Samuel Waldo, and their husbands Isaac Winslow and Thomas Flucker, appoint Samuel and Francis Waldo, Lucy and Hannah's brothers, as their attorneys. Samuel and Francis are commissioned to sell any lands Lucy and Hannah inherited in the county of Lincoln, in Massachusetts (present-day Maine). Signatures have been clipped.

GLC02437.09017

6 August 1763-22 August 1763

Kneeland, John, fl. 1763

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Mr. John Kneeland's deed]

Docket (which appears on a third page) indicates the deed was being sent to Mr. Thomas Flucker. Documents that a tract of land in Boston was purchased by Thomas Flucker from John Kneeland and his wife, Abigail. Signed by John and Abigail Kneeland as well as by John Wells and William Story, Justice of the Peace, as witnesses.

GLC02437.09020

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

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

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

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

8 December 1729

Dumaresq, Phillip, fl. 1729-1738

Manuscript document signed

Title: [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 the bottom of page two written 8 December 1729 in Boston, Massachusetts. Sewall attests that Phillip and Susanna signed the document by their own "free act." Samuel Gerrish, a registrar, signs a note on page three written 27 September 1735 in Boston, Massachusetts. Gerrish attests that this document was recorded for Suffolk County. James Allen…

GLC02437.10407

26 July 1804

Manuscript document

Title: [Estate records]

Estate records for various people, including Thomas Flucker, Henry and Lucy Knox, Daniel Davis, and Samuel Waldo. Includes various transactions, particularly lands sold. Date from docket.

GLC02437.10427