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27 March 1756

Fox, Henry, Baron Holland, 1705-1774

Manuscript letter

Title: to George Montagu-Dunk, the Earl of Halifax

Same as previous (GLC09054.10). Discusses the issue of a spy under William Shirley's command and intercepted letters. Urges that Shirley be sent back to England as soon as possible and maintained as the Governor of Jamaica, a position to which Shirley had been recently appointed. "I cannot depart from an Opinion nor refrain from giving my Advice that Shirley be immediately sent for to England. He must not stay in North America in any Capacity...I shall be glad if your Lordship will join in my Advice to recall Shirley instantly." Noted as a copy in the upper left hand corner. Writing…

GLC09054.11

27 March 1756

Fox, Henry, Baron Holland, 1705-1774

Manuscript letter

Title: to George Montagu-Dunk, the Earl of Halifax

Same as previous (GLC09054.10-11). Discusses the issue of a spy under William Shirley's command and intercepted letters. Urges that Shirley be sent back to England as soon as possible and maintained as the Governor of Jamaica, a position to which Shirley had been recently appointed. "I cannot depart from an Opinion nor refrain from giving my Advice that Shirley be immediately sent for to England. He must not stay in North America in any Capacity...I shall be glad if your Lordship will join in my Advice to recall Shirley instantly." Noted as a copy in the upper left hand corner. Writing…

GLC09054.12

27 March 1756

Fox, Henry, Baron Holland, 1705-1774

Manuscript letter

Title: to George Montagu-Dunk, the Earl of Halifax

Same as previous (GLC09054.10-12). Discusses the issue of a spy under William Shirley's command and intercepted letters. Urges that Shirley be sent back to England as soon as possible and maintained as the Governor of Jamaica, a position to which Shirley had been recently appointed. "I cannot depart from an Opinion nor refrain from giving my Advice that Shirley be immediately sent for to England. He must not stay in North America in any Capacity...I shall be glad if your Lordship will join in my Advice to recall Shirley instantly." Noted as a copy in the upper left hand corner. Writing…

GLC09054.13

27 March 1756

Montagu-Dunk, George, 1716-1771

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Fox

Written in reply to Fox's letter concerning the spy and intercepted letters. Agrees that the affair has now become a major issue, "well deserving the immediate attention of his Majesty's Servants..." Suspicious of Pennsylvania troops, as their destination is unknown by anyone. "I think appearances are Such as will not only justify, but do require his Majesty's Servants to take Every Measure of Precaution, however unpalable to Suspected Persons, that may best tend to the Security of his Majesty's Service." Notes an enclosed letter in the postscript, sent by Lord Barrington. Does not know…

GLC09054.14

6 December 1736

Manuscript document

Title: [Deed]

Deed for Henry Little to settle land with Samuel Waldo.

GLC02437.08878

20 April 1737

Doyle, Samuel, fl. 1737

Manuscript document

Title: [Deed]

Agreement between Samuel and William Doyle and Samuel Waldo concerning a tract of land for the first two.

GLC02437.08879

17 December 1737

Manuscript document

Title: [Indenture] [incomplete]

Certificate of indenture between Samuel Waldo and Charles Lamb of Dublin, Ireland for a period of one year. Bottom half is missing.

GLC02437.08882

19 May 1738

Jones, Stephen, fl. 1734-1738

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Certificate]

Certifies that Stephen Jones, surveyor, had measured out a plot of land, made up of 4,829 acres. Includes a note of witness signed by Henry Wheeler.

GLC02437.08887

19 May 1738

Jones, Stephen, fl. 1734-1738

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Deposition]

Deposition concerning Samuel Waldo and a survey of lands by Stephen Jones. Includes a note of witness signed by Joshua Moody.

GLC02437.08888

16 June 1738

Dudley, William. fl. 1738

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Statement]

States that surveyors surveyed a tract of land for a town as accurately as possibly to the best of their ability. Also includes notes regarding the fulfillment of a grant and grants the authority of the proprietors to choose a clerk. Verso page consists of a partial diagram of a plot of land with notes. Noted as a copy.

GLC02437.08889

3 July 1738

Shirley, William, 1694-1771

Autograph document signed

Title: [Land indenture]

Transfers land from Samuel Waldo to William Shirley for services rendered and ten shillings. Witnessed and signed by John Smith and John Box. Attestation on verso by Joshua Winslow, justice of the peace.

GLC02437.08890

3 July 1738

Waldo, Samuel, 1695-1759

Manuscript document

Title: [Patent]

States that Waldo has entered into a land deal, giving William Shirley the authority over a certain parcel of land. Includes a note on the verso signed and dated by Joshua Winslow.

GLC02437.08891

16 November 1738

Shirley, William, 1694-1771

Manuscript letter signed

Title: to Mr. [Samuel] Waldo

Discusses a bill of exchange and other financial matters. Noted as a copy.

GLC02437.08892

29 November 1738

Prescott, Peter, fl. 1738

Manuscript document

Title: [Notes]

Notes from a meeting of land proprietors concerning their property and who gets which plots. Includes diagrams.

GLC02437.08893

January 22, 1739

Wilson, Theodore, fl. 1739

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Report]

Discusses land in Maine and various claims to different areas of land.

GLC02437.08894

February 15, 1739

Phips, Spencer, 1685-1757

Manuscript document

Title: [Certificate]

Certifies various people for the position of Justice of the Peace. Includes an attached seal. Co-signed Jacob Willard, Secry. Text loss at bottom.

GLC02437.08895

15 April - 29 May 1739

Manuscript letter

Title: to unknown

Three letters, dated 15 April, 21 April and 29 May 1739. Discusses finances and the fact that he is unable to assist the recipient due to his own situation and the "Largeness of my Family." Noted as a duplicate.

GLC02437.08897

15 April - 29 May 1739

Manuscript letter

Title: to unknown

Appears to be the original of GLC02437.08897. Three letters, dated 15 April, 21 April and 29 May 1739. Discusses finances and the fact that he is unable to assist the recipient due to his own situation and the "Largeness of my Family."

GLC02437.08898

27 June 1740

Shirley, William, 1694-1771

Autograph letter signed

Title: to unknown

Discusses land and the hiring of a new agent.

GLC02437.08901

27 June 1740

Shirley, William, 1694-1771

Autograph letter signed

Title: to unknown

Copy of GLC02437.08901. Discusses land and the hiring of a new agent.

GLC02437.08903

27 September 1742

Cookeller, Middlecott, fl. 1742

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Orders]

Orders regarding land in Massachusetts and its proprietorship. Includes a note from Edward Winslow dated 2 October 1742 regarding land possession. Noted as a copy in the docket.

GLC02437.08904

January 26, 1743

Waldo, Samuel, 1695-1759

Document signed

Title: [Indenture contract]

Partially printed document with subsequent information written in by hand. Contract for an indenture between Samuel Waldo and Hugh McLean for the settlement of a tract of land.

GLC02437.08905