December 1, 1766

Waldo, Francis, fl. 1728-1784

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Thomas Flucker

Writes to his brother-in-law to ask that he pay Alexander Ross a sum of money and charge it to Waldo's account. Several notes appear on verso which indicate receipt of payment. Notes are signed by Ross, James Milk, and William Whitwell.

GLC02437.09039

12 December 1766

Flucker, Thomas, 1719-1783

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Account between Francis Waldo and Thomas Flucker]

Financial account between Francis Waldo and Thomas Flucker, from 21 April 1766 to 21 November 1766.

GLC02437.09040

2 March 1767-19 April 1767

Manuscript document

Title: [Receipt for Thomas Flucker]

Receipt of money paid by Flucker to a William [Sitwell] of London apparently on behalf of the late Brigadier General Samuel Waldo.

GLC02437.09042

20 August 1767

Fowle, Robert Luist, 1743-1802

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Thomas Flucker

Discusses his attempts to collect moneys owed to Flucker from various parties. Also mentions the desire of the people in Portsmouth to have paper money again. Fowle signs the letter "your Dutifull Nephew."

GLC02437.09044

22 September 1767

Palairet, John, fl. 1767-1768

Autograph letter signed

Title: to unknown

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 His Majesty's Customs for America. As a show of friendship, has offered to sell Mr. Hulton his choice of Palairet's lands in the Waldo patent. Asks the addressee to answer any questions Hulton might have and show him the lands belonging to Palairet and his son, so he might make his choice. Discusses business accounts, as well as the receipt of a…

GLC02437.09045

2 January 1768

Sewall, Jonathan, 1728-1796

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Receipt for Thomas Flucker]

Documents Sewall's receipt of a sum of money from Flucker.

GLC02437.09046

16 October 1767-24 December 1767

Shute, Benjamin, fl. 1767-1801

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Memorandum of an agreement between Thomas Goldthwait and Benjamin Shute]

Documents the sale of a tract of land from Goldthwait to Shute. Marked "copy." Signed by Goldthwait and Shute, as well as several witnesses. Thomas Flucker and Francis Waldo also sign their acceptance to the agreement.

GLC02437.09047

December 28,1767-January 11,1768

Palmer, Joseph, 1716-1788

Autograph letter signed

Title: to unknown

Writes to "lay before you a general state of our present circumstances, in order for Your impartial advice." Lists lands as well as buildings and structures on the lands, as well as their values. Considers in particular the worth of a glass manufactory. Discusses how best to set up his finances for his family, as he is getting old; mentions the possibility of moving to Boston and setting up a business there. Asks extensive questions of the addressee regarding his debts, and expounds upon what each member of his family thinks he should do about his financial situation.

GLC02437.09048

21 March 1768-1773

Manuscript document

Title: 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

circa July 1759

Flucker, Thomas, 1719-1783

Manuscript document

Title: [Account]

A statement of Thomas Flucker's account, which was directed to the estate of Brigadier General [Samuel] Waldo. Lists expenses ranging from May 1754 to July 1759.

GLC02437.10640

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

1861-1865

Maitland, James M., 1815-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Respected Brother

Reports on various meetings that took place at his school. Requests his attendance at the "Teacher's Institute" taking place next month. Comments on letters recently received from Joseph. Ink on letter is very faded and difficult to read in sections.

GLC03523.10.242

1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: [Letter from Cousin Mary] [incomplete]

Incomplete letter. Discusses horses, relatives and neighbors.Difficult to read due to poor spelling and ink spots. Letter signed "Cousin Mary."

GLC03523.10.243

1861-1865

Maitland, Joseph M., 1836-1918

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Grier Maitland [incomplete]

Incomplete letter. Appears to be written to his brother, Grier Maitland. Discusses the burning of Richmond. Comments "...I think it was perfectly right to burn it, as almost all the men of the town are in the Rebel army."

GLC03523.10.244

10 June 1861

Wilkinson, Frederick W., fl. 1861-1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Amanda Wilkinson

Informs his wife that he has arrived in Baltimore. Notes that most of the people passed along the way received them warmly. He does note a few exceptions where this was not so. He states that if he dies in battle he fell for a "noble cause." Sends his regards to his mother and friends.

GLC03523.13.001

21 June 1861

Wilkinson, Frederick W., fl. 1861-1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Amanda Wilkinson

Wilkinson writes from Camp W. Scott and is glad to hear his wife is doing so well. In a previous letter to him she had discussed her mother, Hannah, her sister, and Hannah's baby visiting her at her new house. States that he arrived in Washington, D.C. He is glad to hear that Wink, his sister, is to be married.

GLC03523.13.002

7 July 1861

Wilkinson, Frederick W., fl. 1861-1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Amanda Wilkinson

Written from Camp W. Scott. Explains to his wife that he does not know where he is going. Comments that he will go to the Senate and House of Representatives, both of which are in session. Also states that he will see her uncle. Tells his wife that he will be able to send her a little money; but the army owes him two months pay. Is glad to hear that his sister, Wink, is happily married and in her new house. Asks in post script if she is "in a family way."

GLC03523.13.003

10 July 1861

Wilkinson, Frederick W., fl. 1861-1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Amanda Wilkinson

Written from Camp W. Scott. He comments that his regiment will take on its line of march this afternoon. States that he visited Washington and that her uncle was very kind to him.

GLC03523.13.004

22 July 1861

Goodridge, Allen, fl. 1861-1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Amanda Wilkinson

Goodridge, Amanda's uncle, writes that her husband is safe after being "engaged in one of the most deadly contests ever known" [possibly First Bull Run]. Explains that Frederick was placed in command of 23 skirmishers who were used in advance of other troops. States that it is wonderful for him to still be alive, and describes the battle in detail. Frederick and his men were fired at from a rebel fort. The only protection were the trees, which were soon "filled with bullets." States that the bark from the trees got into the eyes and face of Frederick but there were no scratches on him.…

GLC03523.13.005

24 July 1861

Wilkinson, Frederick W., fl. 1861-1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Amanda Wilkinson

States that he is alive and well. However, he cannot say that about all of the other brave soldiers who died in the fighting. For two days men came from every place and the rebels could mount 25,000 men against them. On Thursday in the afternoon 160 men, including himself, overtook the enemy near Bull Run and commenced the attack. States that 160 could not sucessfully take on 25,000. Once the attack failed the regiment tried again at night and were again forced to withdraw with losses on both sides. Reports that they fought long and hard against three times their number.

GLC03523.13.006

24 July 1861

Wilkinson, Frederick W., fl. 1861-1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Amanda Wilkinson

Encloses some money to his wife and sends her his love.

GLC03523.13.007

5 August 1861

Wilkinson, Frederick W., fl. 1861-1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Amanda Wilkinson

Comments that it is very hot and that he hopes his wife will write to him because it is the only luxury he has. Notes that many of the men are sick. States that the new lieutenant works from morning to the evening with the men. Does not like Washington, D.C. calls it a "hot-old hole and makes the men feel more like dead men then live ones." Writes that he would like to go home for a while and see his wife.

GLC03523.13.008

13 December 1874

Hemans, Nancy A., 1843-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Frances B. Shiras

Discusses her son's broken leg and a visit from her sister and brother-in-law, Indian teacher at Fort Sully in the Dakota Territory. Comments on her husband's good health and expresses Christmas thanks to God for living another year.

GLC02429.37