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Goldthwaite, Thomas, 1717-1799 to Samuel Waldo and Francis Waldo

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.09031 Author/Creator: Goldthwaite, Thomas, 1717-1799 Place Written: Stockton Springs, Maine Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 24 October 1765 Pagination: 3 p. : address : docket ; Height: 35.2 cm, Width: 23.4 cm Order a Copy

Written from Fort Pownall, at present-day Stockton Springs, Maine. Addressed to "Col. Waldo or his brother," likely referring to either Samuel or Francis Waldo. Discusses the topography and resources of different land lots and considers whether they are appropriate for settlement.

Goldthwaite, Thomas, 1717-1799
Waldo, Samuel, fl. 1723-1770
Waldo, Francis, fl. 1728-1784

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