24 November 1861

Wilkinson, Frederick W., fl. 1861-1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Amanda Wilkinson

Writes that he is unwell but not unwell enough to prevent him from doing his duties. He says that there were about 10,000 infantry and cavalry along with 120 pieces of cannon. He thinks that he will be unable to come home this month but will try to come home in January and stay as long as possible.

GLC03523.13.025

3 December 1861

Wilkinson, Frederick W., fl. 1861-1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Dugen Ely

Written at the camp of the Michigan 2nd Regiment. Writes to Dugen Ely that he is now a noncommissioned officer. States that he is fighting for his country, risking his life and all that he has in service of it. But he is sorry that he has placed his wife in such an "unpleasant" situation.

GLC03523.13.026

3 December 1861

Wilkinson, Frederick W., fl. 1861-1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Amanda Wilkinson

Written at Camp of Michigan 2nd Regiment. Sends his wife 33 dollars. Writes that he is upset to hear is wife is so "blue" and not feeling well. Expresses that he will do anything to take care of her.

GLC03523.13.027

17 December 1861

Wilkinson, Frederick W., fl. 1861-1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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 spring. Thinks he will be able to return home sometimes in January, around the time his wife will give birth. Hopes that they have a boy as their first child. Writes to his mother that he knows she is doing her best to keep his wife healthy and comfortable. Explains that if he dies he would like his wife to be taken care of.

GLC03523.13.028

1 January 1862

Wilkinson, Frederick W., fl. 1861-1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Amanda Wilkinson

Written at Camp Michigan, Virginia. It is the first full year in which he can call her his wife. He is not sad that he has to send his money home. Notes that the other men spend most of their money and do not send it home. States that some of the married men do not show as much affection in their letters to their wives as he does. Writes that he needs his furlough signed and then he will hopefully be able to come home.

GLC03523.13.030

6 January 1862

Wilkinson, Frederick W., fl. 1861-1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Amanda Wilkinson

Written at Camp Michigan, Virginia. Writes that he is pleased his wife returned his letter so affectionately. Tells her that it is fine if she thinks him "foolish" for writing a love letter to her. Went to visit his friend at the hospital (he was shot in the face after Pohick Church was lost to the rebels on New Year's Day). Is unsure of the status of his furlough and unsure if he will be coming home. He says that this is also the case with many of the men and their furloughs.

GLC03523.13.031

January 13, 1862

Wilkinson, Frederick W., fl. 1861-1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Amanda Wilkinson

Is excited to write that he is in Detroit, Michigan and much closer to her. He adds that he has been ordered to Port Huron, Michigan and will return either the last day of this week or the first of next week. Writes in a post-script that if she needs him to send him a telegraph.

GLC03523.13.032

January 31, 1862

Wilkinson, Frederick W., fl. 1861-1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Amanda Wilkinson

Notes that they have not had any movements recently. Attended a dance for the benefit of the soldiers. States that his mother and all of his friends were glad to see him and that he is doing well. The baby cried all night and he barely got any sleep. The baby also looks a lot like its mother.

GLC03523.13.033

February 11, 1862

Wilkinson, Frederick W., fl. 1861-1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Amanda Wilkinson

Reports that he is back from Port Huron, Michigan. He says he will try to come home soon. Likes Lexington, Michigan very much but cannot stay here without her. Asks that she look after his sister and her new baby.

GLC03523.13.034

19 February 1862

Wilkinson, Frederick W., fl. 1861-1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Amanda Wilkinson

After he returns from Port Huron, Michigan he learns that he will be staying in Lexington, Michigan for a period of time and suggests that she should come up and be with him. Warns her that if she does come her mother will not be there to take care of their young baby. Gives her directions to get to Lexington.

GLC03523.13.035

February 24, 1862

Wilkinson, Frederick W., fl. 1861-1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Amanda Wilkinson

Sends her eight dollars. Says if the journey is too much to do in one night she should take her time. Also asks her to bring his boots.

GLC03523.13.036

7 April 1768

Manuscript document

Title: [Indenture]

Discusses a land agreement between the heirs of Samuel Waldo on the one part and a group of investors including Benjamin Lynde and James Bowdoin on the other part.

GLC02437.09051

12 November 1768

Manuscript document

Title: [Receipt ]

Receipt indicating that Thomas Flucker received a sum of money from Royall Tyler.

GLC02437.09053

20 July 1768

Palairet, John, fl. 1767-1768

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Samuel Waldo

Refers to earlier correspondence regarding a Mr. [Hulton]. Discusses Mr. Hulton'sinterest in acquiring Palairet's lands (see GLC02437.09045), as well as the land claim of a Mr. Robert Temple. Relates that Temple told him of a claim he had on lands bordering those belonging to the late Samuel Waldo, father of the addressee. Temple plans to dispute the younger Waldo's claims on the land.

GLC02437.09054

February 3, 1769

West, Stephen, 1736-1819

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Thomas Flucker

Written from Stockbridge, likely in Massachusetts. Provides an assessment of a Mr. Joseph Hatch, who apparently is interested in joining West's uncle in purchasing land in the Waldo patent. Relates his knowledge of Hatch, which he assures Flucker is only general.

GLC02437.09056

January 21, 1767-February 20, 1770

Flucker, Thomas, 1719-1783

Manuscript letter signed

Title: [Continuation of agreement with Joseph Palmer]

Agreement continuing the partnership between Thomas Flucker and Joseph Palmer in a spermecetti manufacturing business as their original agreement from 1763 is about to expire. Consent to slight alterations in their agreement. Signed by both Flucker and Palmer. A note on the bottom, dated 20 February, 1770, in Boston, declares that "The above continuation of our partnership is wholly settled this Day" and is signed by Palmer.

GLC02437.09060

13 November 1769

Paine, Timothy, 1730-1793

Manuscript document signed

Title: to unknown

Provides information on a deed the heirs of Brigadier General Samuel Waldo gave to a Captain Witt.

GLC02437.09061

22 March 1770

Fales, David, fl. 1770-1801

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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 immigrants] at Broad Bay.

GLC02437.09063

20 May 1770

Manuscript letter signed

Title: to Edward Wendell

Author's name is illegible, but may be Nathaniel [Knight]. Instructs Captain Wendell to pay Thomas Flucker a sum of money.

GLC02437.09064

20 May 1770

Flucker, Thomas, 1719-1783

Autograph document signed

Title: [Receipt]

Marked "copy." Discusses a financial transaction between himself, Captain Edward Wendell, and Nathaniel Knight. See also GLC02437.09064. Includes calculations on verso.

GLC02437.09065

4 May 1770-7 December 1770

Knight, Nathaniel, fl. 1770

Manuscript document signed

Title: 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

17 November 1770

Fales, David, fl. 1770-1801

Autograph document signed

Title: [Account between David Fales and the heirs of Brigadier General Samuel Waldo]

An account between David Fales and heirs of Brigadier General Samuel Waldo, covering the period from 1769-November 1770.

GLC02437.09067

8 June 1770

Manuscript document

Title: [Receipt]

No author's name is listed; the docket includes what might be the author's name, but it is illegible. Agreement between the author and Thomas Flucker and Isaac Winslow regarding the purchase of land.

GLC02437.09069

21 August 1771

Moss, Thomas, fl. 1771

Manuscript document signed

Title: to Ommanney & Co.

Written from "Gibraltar in Boston Harbour." Addressed to Mr. Ommanney & Co., Savage Gardens, London. Asks the company to pay a sum to John Langdon on a particular timetable. The name "John Langdon" is written on verso.

GLC02437.09071

11 October 1771

Manuscript document

Title: Interest due to Mr. Waldo

Account between Francis Waldo and Thomas Flucker, per the docket.

GLC02437.09072