circa 1783-1784

Manuscript document

Title: Estimate of sundry bonds & notes due to the late Francis Waldo

Contains an account of monies due Francis Waldo upon his death. Entries range from 7 July 1774-14 October 1783.

GLC02437.09091

1 November 1774

Cooper, William, 1720-1809

Document signed

Title: [Marriage between Captain James Urquhart and Hannah Flucker]

Partially printed. William Cooper, as Town Clerk of Boston, asserts that Captain James Urquhart and Hannah Flucker have satisfied the legal requirements to be married.

GLC02437.09092

January 10,1775-January 24, 1775

Flucker, Thomas, 1719-1783

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Deed for David Trickey]

Deed in which Hannah and Thomas Flucker sell land to David Trickey. Signed by the Fluckers as well as by Francis Waldo and James Urquhart as witnesses.

GLC02437.09093

9 October 1775

Goldthwait, Ezekiel, fl. 1710-1782

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Receipt]

Receipt for a note Thomas Flucker gave Goldthwait, which had been given to Flucker in turn by Joseph Palmer.

GLC02437.09094

14 November 1775

Manuscript document

Title: to Francis Waldo

An unknown author, writing on behalf of David Palairet, Jr., declares that Palairet apologizes for missing Waldo's visit and encloses a letter for him to read (not present). Mentions that his uncle has been made aware of Waldo's arrival in England and is anxious to discuss business with him.

GLC02437.09096

12 October 1775

Palairet, David Jr., fl. 1775

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Samuel Waldo

Writes to inform Waldo of the death of his father the previous December. Discusses the business his father had with Waldo's father, Brigadier General Samuel Waldo, who is also deceased. Asks Waldo to prolong the term of Palairet's land grant, which is expiring. Adds that his family has found itself in difficult financial circumstances following the death of Palairet's father. See GLC02437.09098 for Waldo's response.

GLC02437.09097

24 November 1775

Manuscript document

Title: to David Palairet Jr.

An unknown author writes on behalf of Samuel Waldo that he received Mr. Palairet's letter. Sends his condolences on the death of Palairet's father. Responds to Palairet's question about an extension on their land grant, that many of the heirs of Brigadier General Waldo are currently minors and therefore cannot collect on the grant at present. Adds that given the "disturbed state" of America at present, there is no need to worry about an extension of the grant. See GLC02437.09097 for a related document.

GLC02437.09098

4 November 1780-9 November 1780

Manuscript document

Title: A sketch of the undivided lands belonging to Brigadier Waldo and Heirs

The majority of the letter, written by an unknown author, contains an account of the Waldo patent lands, and refers to the primary heirs, Thomas Flucker, Isaac Winslow, Francis Waldo, and Samuel Waldo. Also contains an extract of a letter dated 9 November 1780 written by Joseph Peirce on a similar topic.

GLC02437.09099

circa 1783-1788

Hichborn, Benjamin, 1746-1817

Manuscript document

Title: [Hichborn's opinion]

Document written in question-and-answer format about financial matters relating to the estate of the recently-deceased Thomas Flucker. Docket attributes authorship of the answers to Benjamin Hichborn, but no author is listed for the questions. One question suggests that the author is an agent or executor for the estate, and therefore may be Henry Knox, Hannah Urquhart Harwood, Knox's sister-in-law, or a third party.

GLC02437.09101

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

27 April 1784

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Relative to the Muscongus patent]

No date is listed, but previous research suggested its date is 27 April 1784. Document lists portions of the Muscongus patent, their acreage, and their value.

GLC02437.09105

8 July 1784

Adams, Samuel, 1722-1803

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Committee findings relating to the estate of Brigadier General Samuel Waldo]

Documents findings made by a Massachusetts State Senate Committee regarding rightful ownership and boundaries of certain Maine lands. These lands were apparently being petitioned for by the heirs of Brigadier General Samuel Waldo. Signed by Phillips, Wells and Dane as members of the General Court, and by Samuel Adams as President. Marked as a certified true copy.

GLC02437.09106

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

1784

Waldo, Francis, fl. 1728-1784

Manuscript document

Title: [Pertains to the Muscongus patent]

Date added later in pencil. Author noted, apparently in the hand of Henry Knox, as Francis Waldo. Contains information on the Muscongus patent, its history of ownership, and its boundaries. Also contains an account of the value of the lands.

GLC02437.09113

2 March 1785

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Patrick Peeples

Writes that he has heard Peeples is planning to set up a saw mill at St. George's Falls. Declares that though he tries to accommode all residents of the area, he must forbid construction of the mill. Provides his reasons as well as other options Peeples might consider.

GLC02437.09117

3 March 1785

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph document

Title: [Note regarding money owed by Mason Wheaton to the estate of Thomas Flucker]

No signature on the document, but signature of Henry Knox in the docket; both appear to be written in the same hand. Apparently certifies that Mason Wheaton will pay the estate of the late Thomas Flucker a particular sum of money owed to the estate.

GLC02437.09120

18 March 1785-2 April 1785

Lermond, William, fl. 1785

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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 Warren, Maine, declares that the first part is a copy written by a Colonel Jones, Representative of the town of Bristole, and it is signed by William Lermond.

GLC02437.09121

16 May 1785

Thomas, Waterman, fl. 1785-1801

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Waldoborough petition]

Petition to the Senate and House of Representatives of Massachusetts regarding settlement of the Waldo patent by German immigrants, who were promised territory by Brigadier General Samuel Waldo. Mentions how the French & Indian War disrupted settlement. Request that their promised lands be given to them.

GLC02437.09125

16 May 1785-23 June 1794

Thomas, Waterman, fl. 1785-1801

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Waldoborough petition]

Copy of GLC02437.09125. Contains additional content from 23 June 1794, which creates a committee to view Waldoborough and address the complaints of the inhabitants. Signed by Edward H. Robbins as Speaker of the House of Representatives. Signed and authorized as a true copy by Samuel Cooper, as clerk of the Senate.

GLC02437.09126

4 July 1785

Phillips, Samuel, 1752-1802

Printed document

Title: Resolve confirming a grant of land of thirty miles square to the heirs of Birgadier Waldo, on certain conditions, July 4, 1785

Resolution by a General Court committee regarding lands given originally to Beauchamp and Leverett but now perhaps part of the Waldo patent. Authored by Phillips, Wells and Dane as members of the committee. Read and accepted by the Senate and approved by the Governor. Attested as a true copy by John Avery, Secretary.

GLC02437.09128

4 July 1785

Manuscript document

Title: Report of the committee which was accepted the 4th of July 1785, established a contract between the Commonwealth & the proprietors for thirty miles square

Discusses the implications of the report made by a General Court committee on a portion of the Waldo patent lands (see GLC02437.09128). Considers how the committee's recommendations may be put into action.

GLC02437.09129

4 July 1785

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Manuscript document

Title: Report of a committee which was accepted the 4th of July, 1785 established a Contract between thte Commonwealth & the proprietors for thirty miles square

Copy of GLC02437.09129 but contains additional content, some of which appears to be written in the hand of Henry Knox.

GLC02437.09130

13 October 1785

Hunt, William, fl. 1785-1792

Manuscript document

Title: [Notes from the Muscongus property meeting]

Notes taken at the Bunch of Grapes Tavern in Boston, Massachusetts. Lists those present as representatives for proprietors of the Muscongus patent, as well as members of a committee appointed to confer with the General Court committee on the subject. Discuss how best to divide up the land in the Muscongus patent, to follow the General Court's instructions and to "prevent future Controversy."

GLC02437.09134