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25 July 1766
Goldthwaite, Thomas, 1717-1799
to Thomas Flucker
Discusses his recent arrival to Fort Pownall, located in present-day Stockton Springs, Maine. Seems to comment on rumors of lead mining on nearby Flucker property.
GLC02437.09002
17 April 1761
Harman, Thomas, fl. 1761
Written from "Rutland," most likely in Massachusetts. Apparently asks Flucker not to detain a Mr. King while King considers buying some land, as Harman believes King overestimates the worth of the land, and therefore will pay more.
GLC02437.09004
21 September 1761
Gilman, Joseph, fl. 1761-1762
Written from Exeter, likely in New Hampshire. Discusses financial dealings with several parties, including Mr. Samuel Tolsom and Mr. Jonathan Moulton.
GLC02437.09005
6 March 1762
Otis, James, 1725-1783
[Copy of deed relating to Waldo patent]
Marked "copy," and all signed by the same hand. Deed from the Governor of Massachusetts, the Council, and the House of Representatives granting the children and heirs of the late Samuel Waldo a tract of land to be divided between them. Heirs...
GLC02437.09006
17 June 1762
Received Flucker's last two letters, and would have responded sooner, but expected to be in Boston so he could meet with Flucker directly. Mentions correspondence with a Mrs. Parker. Discusses money and goods for Flucker that he has in his...
GLC02437.09007
30 April 1762
French, Alexander, fl. 1762
Discusses financial transactions between Flucker and the firm of Killy Barnard & Co., as well as Lockhart & Co.
GLC02437.09008
29 October 1762
Dowse, Jonathan, fl. 1761-1762
[Account between Thomas Flucker and Jonathan Dowse]
Account detailing the financial transaction between Thomas Flucker and Jonathan Dowse.
GLC02437.09011
1762
Account of lands sold
No signature, but previous research suggests that the author might be Joseph Dowse. Account of lands sold to a variety of individuals, including Thomas Flucker.
GLC02437.09012
30 March 1763
[Note pertaining to Waldo land deeds]
Marked "copy." Explains his opinions regarding the inheritance of the heirs of Samuel Waldo. Provides detailed information about several portions of the Waldo patent lands.
GLC02437.09013
24 April 1763
Bollan, William, fl. 1750-1763
to Samuel Waldo et. al.
Copy of GLC02437.09014.
GLC02437.09015
29 June 1763
[Power of attorney agreement]
Certifies that Lucy Winslow and Hannah Flucker, daughters and heirs of Samuel Waldo, and their husbands Isaac Winslow and Thomas Flucker, appoint Samuel and Francis Waldo, Lucy and Hannah's brothers, as their attorneys. Samuel and Francis are...
GLC02437.09017
6 August 1763-22 August 1763
Kneeland, John, fl. 1763
[Mr. John Kneeland's deed]
Docket (which appears on a third page) indicates the deed was being sent to Mr. Thomas Flucker. Documents that a tract of land in Boston was purchased by Thomas Flucker from John Kneeland and his wife, Abigail. Signed by John and Abigail Kneeland...
GLC02437.09020
23 March 1764
Rainsdon, Henry, fl. 1764
[Oath of Henry Rainsdon]
Rainsdon swears that in 1757 he signed and executed a legal document for Samuel Waldo. Signed by Rainsdon as well as by William Bridgen, mayor of London.
GLC02437.09021
15 February 1765
Rice, Thomas, fl. 1765-1794
[Indenture]
Agreement between Samuel Waldo, the son of Brigadier Samuel Waldo, and Thomas Flucker. Outlines the land inherited by each of Brigadier Waldo's children upon his death, and declares that Flucker has purchased the younger Samuel Waldo's share of the...
GLC02437.09022
6 February 1765
Freeman, Enoch, 1706-1788
[Extract from the deed of division of lands]
Apparently addressed to Jedidiah Preble. Outlines the lands being given to Thomas Flucker on behalf of his wife, Hannah Waldo Flucker, as she is an heir to her father Brigadier Samuel Waldo's estate.
GLC02437.09023
Flucker, Thomas, 1719-1783
[Bond between Thomas Flucker and Samuel Waldo]
Bond in which Flucker agrees to pay Waldo a particular sum of money. Included in this arrangement are monies previously borrowed from Flucker by Waldo, as well as lands in the Waldo inheritance. Contains extensive calculations on the last page.
GLC02437.09024
Spooner, John, fl. 1765
[Legal document regarding John Spooner]
Document summarizes that John and William Spooner, executors (and perhaps sons) of the late John Spooner, sued John Dennie for monies owed to the Spooner estate, and also took out a writ for lands apparently belonging to Dennie. Document outlines...
GLC02437.09025
22 May 1765
Hill, John, fl. 1765
to George Jaffrey
Writes about plans for the towns of Peterborough and Hillborough. Mentions a Mr. John [Tufton] Mason.
GLC02437.09027
5 July 1765
Paine, Timothy, 1730-1793
Provides a report on the finances of the late Brigadier Samuel Waldo.
GLC02437.09028
1765-1799
Winslow, Samuel, fl. 1781-1806
Lots drawn by Thomas Flucker...
Complete title is "Lots drawn by Thomas Flucker Esqr. in the partition of the Estate of Brigr Genl S. Waldo lying in the Town of Falmouth, made amongst his Heirs 1765." The first portion of the document contains a numbered list of land lots. The...
GLC02437.09029
9 October 1765
Danforth, S., fl. 1765
[Waldos' deed to Anthony Dyer]
Partially printed. Documents that the children of Brigadier General Samuel Waldo, and their spouses, have sold Anthony Dyer a particular tract of land from the Waldo patent lands. Signed by Samuel Waldo, Isaac and Lucy Winslow, and Thomas and...
GLC02437.09030
24 October 1765
to Samuel Waldo and Francis Waldo
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...
GLC02437.09031
30 November 1765
Written from Fort Pownall, at present-day Stockton Springs, Maine. Discusses surveying, settling and planning a new town with a Mr. Chadwick, possibly on Flucker's land. Adds that he received cider from Mr. Winslow. Touches briefly on "the...
GLC02437.09032
16 February 1766
Written from Fort Pownall, at present-day Stockton Springs, Maine. Reports that although he has not had a recent letter from Flucker, he plans to proceed with constructing the new township as soon as spring arrives. Writes, "I can form no opinion...
GLC02437.09033
24 April 1766
Written from Fort Pownall, at present-day Stockton Springs, Maine. Declares that he received two letters from Flucker and apologizes for not writing back. Discusses plans he is making with Mr. Chadwick and Mr. Saunders for a settlement.
GLC02437.09035
21 July 1766
Flucker, Hannah, 1726-1785
Is unsure whether her letter will reach him at Falmouth, but feels the need to try sending it by post. Has not heard from him since his departure. Reports that she took their daughter Hannah to a commencement, and also wonders about the health of...
GLC02437.09036
2 August 1766
[Value of land in Falmouth]
Extensive account of land values in Falmouth, particularly pertaining to lands of interest to Thomas Flucker.
GLC02437.09037
1861-1865
On the Use of Tobacco
Essay discusses the vileness of tobacco use and urges users to stop. Comments on the high monetary cost and ill health effects resulting from tobacco use.
GLC03523.10.239
Essay discusses the vileness of tobacco use and urges users to stop. Comments on the high monetary cost and ill health effects resulting from tobacco use. Invokes man's responsibility to God to "...obtain the mastery over your appetites."
GLC03523.10.240
.1861-1865
Maitland, Joseph M., 1836-1918
Constitution and Laws of "Lyceum"
Constitution and by-laws for the formation of a society to be called Lyceum. Purpose of the group is improvement in "... Declamation, Composition, Oration, Colloqy and Debate..." Contains thirteen articles and eight by-laws. Manuscript is faded and...
GLC03523.10.241
24 July 1806
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
[Indenture between Henry and Lucy Knox with Israel Thorndike, William Prescott, and David Sears]
Signed by Thorndike, Sears, Prescott, Henry and Lucy Knox. Countersigned by Joseph Platt, Justice of the Peace, and Ebenezer Gage as witnesses. Contains a note written in Boston 24 July 1806 by Joseph Platt. Pertains to Knox's Maine lands.
GLC02437.10350
15 October 1804
[Deed of land sold by Knox to Benjamin Bussey]
Cosigned by Bussey. Countersigned by Charles Davis as a witness. Pertains to two townships in Maine.
GLC02437.10353
circa 1789
[Deed]
Record of a deed for two plots of land. Includes a diagram at the bottom, possibly the blueprint of a building. The transaction involves the Library Company of Philadelphia.
GLC02437.10363
October-November 1792
[Report] [incomplete]
Discusses tension between the Cherokee Indians and the settlers. Letterpress copy. Ink is very faded, making it difficult to read.
GLC02437.10364
circa 1787-1806
[Fragment]
Fragment of a larger document discussing a payment involving "Mr. [Thomas] Jefferson, Mr. Vaughan," and "D Cou[l]teaux," as well as an order of claret for Jefferson.
GLC02437.10365
28 August 1771
Longman, Thomas, 1731-1797
[List]
List of goods ordered and bought by Henry Knox to be shipped to Boston. Consists of books on a variety of topics, including Bibles, grammar and spelling books, and dictionaries.
GLC02437.10367
3 February - 7 March 1772
Wright, & Gill, fl. 1753-1798
[Invoices]
Invoices of goods ordered and bought by Henry Knox to be shipped to Boston. Consists of various types of stationery, sealing wax, brushes, toys, telescopes, chests, and others.
GLC02437.10370
4 February 1772
[Account]
Lists transactions between Francis Waldo and Thomas Flucker, with dates from 23 October 1771 to 4 February 1772.
GLC02437.10372
10 April 1772
List of goods ordered and bought by Henry Knox to be shipped to Boston. Consists of books on a variety of topics, including the sciences, essays, commentaries and travel diaries.
GLC02437.10374
1790
List of names and how much each person owes. Date previously inferred, written in pencil.
GLC02437.10375
18 July 1772
Appears to be the original of GLC02437.10376. List of goods ordered and bought by Henry Knox to be shipped to Boston. Consists of books on a variety of topics, including the sermons, dictionaries, the sciences, medicine and others.
GLC02437.10377
15 February 1773
List of goods ordered and bought by Henry Knox to be shipped to Boston. Consists of books on a variety of topics, including travel diaries, Classic literature, philosophy and others.
GLC02437.10378
10 March 1774
[Invoice]
List of goods ordered and bought by Henry Knox to be shipped to Boston. Consists of books on a variety of topics, including medicine, sermons, Classical literature, and others.
GLC02437.10384
List of goods ordered and bought by Henry Knox to be shipped to Boston. Consists of books on a variety of topics including, poetry, novels, dictionaries, and others.
GLC02437.10385
19 January 1779
Procter & Lowell, fl. 1779
List of items bought at auction, including combs, buttons, locks, cloth, hats, ribbons and various other items.
GLC02437.10388
18 October 1806
Marston, John, fl. 1806-1826
List of transactions between Henry Knox and John Marston by date, from 20 September to 18 October 1806.
GLC02437.10403
1806
[Inventory]
List of household furniture by room. Items include chairs, settees, looking glasses, beds and others. Date previously inferred, written in pencil.
GLC02437.10404
17 June 1807
Copeland, Moses, fl. 1786-1807
List of the real estate and personal effects of the late Henry Knox. Items include land plots, their acreage, to whom mortgaged (Artemas Ward, for one), and everything on them. Household effects, listed in detail room-by-room, include furniture...
GLC02437.10405
1727-1728
Waldo, Jonathon, 1669-1731
[Deed between Jonathan and Samuel Waldo related to the Muscongus Patent]
Signed by Jonathan Waldo, father of Samuel Waldo. Grants Samuel his "right, share and interests in all that tract of land situate lying and being in the Eastern parts of New England containing by estimation ten leagues from a certain place commonly...
GLC02437.10406
8 December 1729
Dumaresq, Phillip, fl. 1729-1738
[Deed between Dumaresq and Thomas Fitch]
Captain Dumaresq acknowledges receipt of £500 from Fritch for a house and tract of land. Cosigned by Phillip's wife Susanna. Countersigned by Samuel Tyby and Gabriel [LeBlond?], witnesses. Samuel Sewall, Jr., justice of the peace, signs a note at...
GLC02437.10407
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