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1783-1815
Mills, John, fl. 1755-1796
[Discussing the boundaries of the Waldo patent]
Discussing the boundaries of the Waldo patent, and surveys of the land. Written some time after 1786.
GLC02437.09302
circa 1785-1806
[Estimate of deductions that may be made from the Waldo patent]
Estimates of the total acreage that may be deducted from the Waldo patent, due to various losses such as water and debt. Also gives a detailed description of these losses, and explains why many of them should not be considered detrimental to the...
GLC02437.09303
[Notes on Winslow family claims on Waldo patent]
Discussing the claims of the Winslow family on the Waldo patent. Written after 1785.
GLC02437.09304
circa 1795-1806
[Discussing Indians settling on the Waldo patent]
Discussion of whether part of the Waldo patent should be given over to Indians, and also relates the history of the ownership of the patent. Written after 1795.
GLC02437.09305
[Suggesting creation of more accurate maps for Waldo patent waterways]
Discusses the need for accurate maps of the waterways within the Waldo patent to accurately assess the patent.
GLC02437.09306
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