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15 October 1762

Bollan, William, fl. 1750-1763

Manuscript document signed

Title: to Samuel Waldo et. al.

Written from "Leicester Square," likely in London, England. Addressed to Samuel Waldo, Francis Waldo, Isaac Winslow, and Thomas Flucker. Discusses the lands being granted to Samuel Waldo and his heirs by the British government. Mentions Governor [Francis] Bernard and Mr. [Thomas] Pownall.

GLC02437.09009

24 April 1763

Bollan, William, fl. 1750-1763

Manuscript document signed

Title: to Samuel Waldo et. al.

Marked "duplicate." Written from "Leicester Square," likely in London, England. Addressed to Samuel Waldo, Francis Waldo, Isaac Winslow, and Thomas Flucker. Writes, "The enclosed copy [not present] of the Petition which I have presented to His Majesty in Council on your behalf will shew you what measures have been taken to obtain the Royal approbation of your grant." Apparently is trying to counter the Crown's claim on lands between the Penobscot and St. Croix Rivers in Maine, which Waldo et. al. consider part of the Waldo patent. Also asks that they pay him as soon as is convenient.

GLC02437.09014

29 July 1763

Bollan, William, fl. 1750-1763

Manuscript document signed

Title: to Francis Waldo et. al.

Written from Leicester Square, likely in London, England. Addressed to Francis Waldo, Isaac Winslow, and Thomas Flucker. Summarizes to them his letter from 24 April (see GLC02437.09014). Expresses frustration at their inquiries regarding what fees they owe him as well as the fees they owe the court, and believes they "sat down to write before you had given your own business the hundredth part of that consideration which I had taken of it." Provides a detailed assessment of the status of their petition.

GLC02437.09019