22 September 1801

Document signed

Title: [Report on the insurgents in the Waldo Patent]

Reports on the plans and whereabouts of the insurgents on the Waldo patent who have attacked and threatened Henry Knox's surveyors. The report was written for the surveyors, in order to help them avoid attack. A number of names are written on the bottom half of the page, appearing to be the names of those suspected to be insurgents.

GLC02437.09279

25 May 1803

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Document

Title: [Petition for land settlement by Massachusetts legislature]

Request by Knox and a group of settlers on his land, asking the Massachusetts legislature to decide a dispute over land. The document was intended to be signed by Knox and the settlers, but is not.

GLC02437.09283

9 October 1805

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Document

Title: [History of recent ownership of the Waldo Patent]

Statement detailing the history of how Knox came to be in possesion of the Waldo patent.

GLC02437.09284

1783-1815

Manuscript document

Title: [Note on history of inheritance of the Waldo patent]

A note regarding the history of the inheritance of the Waldo patent. The note, probably written after the Knox collection was collected, appears to be written by one historian to another. It quotes a letter by Mr. Thatcher to Ruel Williams (GLC02437.09288), dated 11 March 1828, and discusses the historical significance of this letter in relation to the inheritance of the Waldo patent.

GLC02437.09287

1783-1815

Manuscript document

Title: [Petition regarding settlers on Waldo patent]

Requests that the state legislature help decide issues about claims on the Waldo patent.

GLC02437.09289

1783-1815

Manuscript document

Title: [Names of original owners of the Waldo patent]

List of names of those originally owning land in the Waldo patent, how much land they owned, and who now owns that land.

GLC02437.09290

1783-1815

Manuscript document

Title: [Estimate of land on the Waldo patent belonging to the Winslow family]

Details the amount of land held in the Waldo patent by the Winslow family, and notes the transactions that led to this total.

GLC02437.09291

September 1797

Winslow, Samuel, fl. 1781-1806

Document

Title: [List of properties in Waldo patent owner by Thomas Flucker]

List of the lots within the Waldo patent belonging to Thomas Flucker. Also contains details on other lots within the patent, and their ownership. Several notes written a few years later have been added in the margins regarding these properties.

GLC02437.09292

December 1762

Manuscript document

Title: [Deed for land sold by Samuel Waldo's heirs]

Deed of sale for lands to Olier Witt and William Black by the heirs of Samuel Waldo.

GLC02437.09294

circa 1788-1806

Manuscript document

Title: A statement of the property of the late Thomas Flucker Esq as far as has come to the knowledge of the subscriber [Fragment]

Lists the properties owned by Thomas Flucker at the time of his death, and their appraised values. Also discusses the taxes and debts on the estate. Written after October 1788. The last pages of the document are missing.

GLC02437.09295

1783-1815

Manuscript document

Title: [Detailing the history of the Waldo Patent] [Fragment]

Document describing the early history of the ownership of the Waldo Patent. Written after 1762.

GLC02437.09296

circa 1784-1806

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Document

Title: [Memorial regarding lands in Waldo patent]

Memorial to the government of Massachusetts, requesting that they deal with certain issues regarding lands within the Waldo patent.

GLC02437.09297

circa 1784-1806

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Document

Title: [Proposal to sell one hundred thousand acres in the Waldo patent]

Offers 100,000 acres for sale, and describes the positive characteristics of this tract of land.

GLC02437.09298

28 December 1773

Rivington, James, 1724-1802

Autograph letter signed

Title: [to Henry Knox]

Rivington, a journalist and bookseller, writes to an unspecified recipient (possibly Henry Knox). Writes, "I would long ago have sent you the Irish Editions you wanted but on examining found I had no quantity to make up a parcell [sic]... I now trouble you with 6 Dozen of my almanack with a list of the whole American Army Subalterns included which never was done before & will be much demanded by the military..." Also transmits a parcel for D. Philips of Halifax, Nova Scotia, and some pills Rivington claims can cure a great number of [ailments?].

GLC02437.09999

23 August 1776

Knox, Lucy Flucker, 1756-1824

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William Knox

Knox writes to her brother-in-law: "we are now upon the eve of something decisive- the enemy have landed a number of men some say six thousand upon long island- we have a report to day- that- they have been ambushed and greatly weakened- but so far is certain- that a skirmish has happened upon the island that a reinforcement from the main body have gone over..." Reports that General John Sullivan has replaced Nathanael Greene as commander of troops on Long Island, noting that Greene is dangerously ill. Mentions a violent storm that occurred over New York City, killing five men, four of whom…

GLC02437.10005

16 November 1781

Carthy, Daniel, fl. 1780-1782

Autograph document signed

Title: Report of wood and fireplaces & c.

Lists the amount of fireplaces and wood held by General "Patterson" (possibly John Paterson), Colonel Crane, Colonel Jackson (possibly John Crane and Michael Jackson), an artillery corps, and several regiments of infantry.

GLC02437.10028

May 1782

Machin, Thomas, 1744-1816

Manuscript document signed

Title: Return of recruites inlisted [sic] and sworn to serve for three years and during the War in the Second Regiment of Artillery commanded by Colonel John Lamb

Lists the names of forty soldiers.

GLC02437.10035

22 October 1864

Lafferty, Samuel, fl. 1840-1908

Autograph letter signed

Title: Joseph M. Maitland

Writes from Camp Reynolds in Pennsylvania. States his company is getting so small they may consolidate with another company in the regiment. Hopes they will winter in Camp Reynolds. Expresses concern about small pox in his hometown. Mentions a letter from home stating, "they elected the Union ticket by a large majority and they intend to elect old Abe [Abraham Lincoln] by a large majority, bully for Ohio."

GLC03523.10.139

23 October 1864

Maitland, Ann, 1813-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: Joseph M. Maitland

Reports Grier is not feeling well and is very tired from all the field work he's doing. Informs him they all went to church and heard a good sermon. Says Bell looks well and will begin teaching soon. States the potato crop is the best ever with thirty-one bushels. Updates him on the neighbors. Letter continues the following morning. Envelope includes a three cent stamp.

GLC03523.10.140

31 October 1864

Maitland, William G., 1846-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: Joseph M. Maitland

Explains his delay in writing to him because of the comment in his last letter home that "you thought no one with a spank of loyalty in them could support General McClellan..." Responds "I think as much of my country as anyone." Reports the crops have been threshed resulting in 188 bushels of wheat and 147 bushels of oats. Says he won't sell the wheat yet because the price is one dollar fifty cents per bushel and he thinks it will go higher. Envelope includes a three cent stamp.

GLC03523.10.141

3 November 1864

Maitland, Joseph M., 1836-1918

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Bell Wharton

Writes from the court martial offices in Memphis. Says the boats from Cairo have not arrived in a week with mail. Expects to hear from her soon. Expects to remain as a court clerk through the winter. Remarks his health is good. Comments the weather is wet and disagreeable. Begs her to write often.

GLC03523.10.142

10 November 1864

Maitland, William G., 1846-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Bell Wharton

Writes from the court martial offices in Memphis. Expresses great pleasure at receiving her letter. Says "It rejoices my heart to hear you declare that I have the uppermost seat in your affections, and I sincerely hope your love for me may never grow cold." Reports on a visit from dear friend John Petty. States his division has been ordered to march with [General William T.] Sherman. Mentions he will never regret having served three years in the Army, "but ever since my dear Father died, I have thought my duty was more at home than any place else."

GLC03523.10.143

14 November 1864

Maitland, Ann, 1813-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joseph M. Maitland

Writes she is recovering from a cold and still has a cough. Gives updates on various neighbors and relatives. Says they sent him new boots last week. Comments on the [1864 Presidential] Election results and hopes the war will soon end. Reports the corn is being husked, but the winter wood is not cut yet. Thanks him for the money he sent for the new wagon they need. Prays for his safe return.

GLC03523.10.144

18 November 1864

Maitland, William G., 1846-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joseph M. Maitland

Informs him he has been husking corn. Says he is hurt John Petty did not stop by to see him while on his furlough. Mentions he intends to go to school for two or three years after the war is over and asks his opinion. Thanks him for the money for a new wagon. Remarks he received two pamphlets, "Copperhead Conspiracy" and "A Scathing Review of General McClellan's Military Career." Claims he read one and was unable to finish the other "but whether I profited any by them remains to be seen." Envelope includes a three cent stamp.

GLC03523.10.145

4 December 1864

Cherry, Lydia, fl. 1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joseph M. Maitland

Addresses the letter "Dear Cousin Jo's." Reports there are a few cases of small pox in the neighborhood. Replies to his inquiry about Bell, "I think she is a real good girl and knows how to do any kind of work, she will make a good wife..." Reports she expects to get married next May and wants him to attend the wedding, even if he needs to get a furlough. Letter is signed "Cousin Lydia." The last name of Cherry is assumed based on other cousins' last name, but not confirmed.

GLC03523.10.146