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circa 1796-1806
[List]
Account of Henry Knox's and the estate of the late Thomas Flucker. Includes a list of person names and pounds possibly owing through 1794 to 1795. 1806 noted on the docket.
GLC02437.10620
25 May 1795
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
[Financial agreement]
A financial transaction involving Henry Knox, George Meade, and Samuel Hodgdon. Lists drafts and orders accepted by Meade amounting in the sum of $31,136.32. Noted that the drafts and orders were drawn by Knox in favor of Hodgdon. Each party noted...
GLC02437.10622
25 May 1798
Account of orders drawn by John Gleason from 6 December 1797 to 25 May 1798. Various names and dollar amounts are listed. Document possibly has John Gleason's signature but is likely a docket. Date taken from docket.
GLC02437.10626
2 May 1806
Wales & Beale, fl. 1795-1806
[Account]
Dr. Wales & Beale account with General Henry Knox. Lists dates, articles, times, interest, and amounts from 2 May 1806 to 31 July 1806.
GLC02437.10628
circa 1771-1806
[Booklist]
An inventory of books and pamphlets. Sorted by pamphlets, stationery, books printed in America, etc. Title and prices are also listed.
GLC02437.10629
22 November 1721
Waldo, Jonathon, fl. 1721-1779
[Deed]
Signed by Jonathan and Hannah Waldo. Bartholomew Gedney and Edward Emerson signed as witnesses. Samuel [Chookley] signed as Justice of the Peace on 19 September 172[2]. A deed of gift from Jonathan Waldo to Samuel Waldo for several parcels of land...
GLC02437.10631
12 Decemer 1737
Phips, Spencer, 1685-1757
[Contract]
Signed by various parties on the last two pages. A long detailed indenture contract between Spencer Phipps, Elisha Cook, John and Sarah Phips, Dame Jane Cook (guardian of Mary Cook), Nathaniel Hubbard, Frances Brinley, Samuel Waldo, and various...
GLC02437.10633
31 October 1740
Shirley, William, 1694-1771
to Samuel Waldo
Also signed by Jacob Willard [Secrty]. Appears to be an official document regarding raising troops in the colonies of Massachusetts Bay, New Hampshire, Connecticut, and Rhode Island. The troops are to be employed in an expedition for the...
GLC02437.10635
8 September 1747
Morris, Charles, 1711-1781
[Muster roll]
Cosigned by David White. List of "effectives" [soldiers] in Captain Morris's Company of Brigadier General Samuel Waldo's regiment of Foot raised in the Province of Massachusetts Bay for the reduction of Canada.
GLC02437.10636
25 March 1751
Flucker, James, fl. 1733-1754
A statement on Thomas Flucker's account from 11 September 1747 to 2 July 1750. James Flucker, Thomas Flucker's father, signed and noted that the account was settled on 25 March 1751.
GLC02437.10637
circa 15 November 1752
Signature is illegible. List of subscribers who have acknowledged receiving supplies from Isaac Winslow (Samuel Waldo's agent). List includes the number of bushels, value of bushels, and each subscriber's signatures. Date was added later in pencil.
GLC02437.10638
12 July 1766
Waldo, Samuel, fl. 1723-1770
Signed by Samuel and Sarah Waldo, and co-signed by Frances Waldo, Isaac and Lucy Winslow, Thomas and Hannah Flucker (most of Hannah Flucker's signature is missing due to a tear in the document), Francis Bernard, and Thomas Goldthwait. John Commell...
GLC02437.10642
circa 22 June 1767
Waldo, Francis, fl. 1728-1784
Appears to be a list of money received and paid by Thomas Flucker on the accounts of the late Brigadier [General] Samuel Waldo's estate. Date ranges from July 1759 to 22 June 1767. Docket notes Francis Waldo settled the account on 22 June 1767....
GLC02437.10643
circa 1771
Appears to be a list of debits and credits on accounts involving Francis Waldo and Thomas Flucker. Dates range from October 1761 to September 1771. Document is partially torn in the middle of the page.
GLC02437.10644
30 March 1774
Flucker, Thomas, 1719-1783
[Map of land]
A drawn map of land, likely located in Maine, deeded to Francis Waldo from Thomas and Hannah Flucker. Shows lakes, rivers, and boundary lines. Date taken from docket.
GLC02437.10645
4 July 1781
Storers, Christian, fl. 1781
[Sketch of land]
Charles Miller signed the docket on 2 November 1801. A sketch of Christian Storers' surveyed land lying in "Waldowborough" [Waldoborough, Maine]. Includes written information regarding boundary lines and a drawn compass showing cardinal directions...
GLC02437.10646
10 April 1788
Hodgdon, Alexander, fl. 1788
to the Sherriff of Lincoln County
Partially printed document with information written in by hand. A tax collection on the heirs of Brigadier General [Samuel] Waldo in the amount of £94 and 15 shillings and 10 pence.
GLC02437.10647
Gleason, John, fl. 1796-1811
A sketch of land surveyed by John Gleason. Cover 50,000 acres of land likely located in Maine. Shows a pond and various land marks in water colors and has a partially colored border.
GLC02437.10650
circa 1784-1806
A drawn map of lands near the Penobscot River in Maine. Land is noted as belonging to the heirs of Brigadier [General Samuel] Waldo. Lakes and rivers are noted in blue water color. Includes a drawn compass showing cardinal directions.
GLC02437.10652
circa 1790
Noted as a copy. Drawn sketch of a plan for the northwestern part of the Waldo Patent located in Maine. Depicts county lines and the northern and western boundaries of the Waldo Patent. Date was added later in pencil.
GLC02437.10666
circa 1782-1783
Bauman, Sebastian, 1739-1803
[Map of Forts Ontario and Oswego and surroundings]
Docketed as "A rough sketch of Oswego by Major Bauman." Shows Fort Ontario (captioned), Fort Oswego (uncaptioned) and surrounding features (possibly earthworks).
GLC02437.10667
11 March 1864
Wheeler, Lysander, 1837-1917
to his parents, brother-in-law, and sister
Written at Camp of 105th Illinois Regiment, eight miles from Chattanooga, Tennessee. The regiment has marched from Bridgeport, Alabama to Chattanooga, Tennessee. He describes this as the hardest march the regiment has ever had. He also reports that...
GLC07460.071
2 April 1864
to his brother-in-law and all at home
Written at Lookout Valley, Tennessee. Thanks his friends and family for writing to him and remembering him. Notes that there has been a lot of rain and wind recently. Does not think his brother-in-law will be conscripted as Illinois is already ahead...
GLC07460.072
11 December 1865
Painter, Heber, 1841-1900
Monthly return of clothing, camp and garrison equipage
Monthly return for November 1865.
GLC02016.113
1 January 1866
Monthly return for December 1865.
GLC02016.114
30 September 1862
Buyers, John, fl. 1862-1863
Account for quarter ending September 30, 1862
Indicates that all the clothing, camp and garrison equipage are accounted for with the exception of fourteen hat trimmings and ten pairs of stockings.
GLC02016.115.01
29 November 1865
Inventory and inspection report
Includes nineteen shelter tents which are to be turned into the depot quatermaster and sold at public auction.
GLC02016.116
30 May 1863
Invoice of camp and garrison equipage
An invoice of camp and garrison equipage delivered by Captain John Buyers to Lieutenant Thomas Birmingham of "I" Company, 58th Pennsylvania. Also signed by Thomas Birmingham as received by Captain Buyers.
GLC02016.117
31 December 1862
Returns of ordnance and ordnance stores
Includes returns for the quarter ending December 31, 1862. Adds remarks on the loss of some Austrian rifles. There are three copies of this document numbered 118a, 118b, and 118c. Written at Batchelder's Creek.
GLC02016.118
28 November 1865
Smith, John, fl. 1865
Invoice of ordnance and ordnance stores
Invoice of ordnance and ordnance stores turned over to Heber Painter.
GLC02016.119
Stevens, Charles L., fl. 1836-1865
Invoice of ordnance and ordnance stores turned over to Heber Painter. Written at the Hanover Court House
GLC02016.120
July 1862
Freedley, Samuel, fl. 1862
Invoice of clothing, camp and garrison equipage
A list of clothing delivered by Lieutenant Samuel Freedley to Captain John Buyers. The docket indicates that this is the first invoice of the quarter for "I" Company, 58th Pennsylvania Volunteers.
GLC02016.121
August 1862
A list of clothing and camp equipment delivered by Lieutenant Samuel Freedley to Captain John Buyers. The docket indicates that this is the second invoice of the quarter for "I" Company, 58th Pennsylvania Volunteers.
GLC02016.122
Includes a list of camp and garrison equipment delivered by Captain John Buyers to Lieutenant Thomas Birmingham. The invoice is also signed by Thomas Birmingham as received.
GLC02016.123
September 1862
Includes a list of clothes, camp and garrison equipment delivered by Lieutenant Samuel Freedley to Captain John Buyers. The docket indicates that this is the third invoice of the quarter for "I" Company, 58th Pennsylvania Volunteers.
GLC02016.124
27 February 1863
Anderson, W., fl. 1863
Orders for leave of absence
Captain John Buyers is granted a leave of absence to attend to urgent private business. A second note states that due to lack of transportation on the date of 27 February, 1863, the leave of absence will take into affect on March 4, 1863. The...
GLC02016.125
28 May 1863
Invoice of tents
Includes a list of tent equipment delivered by Captain John Buyers to Lieutenant [Angello] Jackson of "I" Company, 58th Pennsylvania Volunteers. Also signed by Lieutenant Jackson as received.
GLC02016.126
11 April 1864
to his brother-in-law, parents and sister
Written at Lookout Valley, Tennessee. He writes that spring is coming and the army is excited. Notes that the weather is much better and that some of the apple trees are beginning to blossom. Believes that the farming here at camp will be poor as...
GLC07460.073
18 April 1864
Written in Lookout Valley, Tennessee. He reports that the weather is nice but there has been some rain. States that he left his overcoat in Nashville, Tennessee with Ann the regiment's "negro woman." Notes that prices are high both at home in...
GLC07460.074
4 May 1864
Written in the woods near Ringgold, Georgia. The regiment marched through Chattanooga, Tennessee and camped just past the Chickamauga battle ground. At Gordons Mills near Chickamauga, Georgia the regiment got into its first fight. The regiment went...
GLC07460.075
12 May 1864
Written at Snake Creek Gap, Georgia. The regiment marched again and is currently working on roads for the army to march on. Writes that he thinks they are about five miles from the main body of the rebel army. The brigade took such a circuitous march...
GLC07460.076
31 May 1864
Written on the battle field near Dallas, Georgia. He explains that he is unsure of what effect the army has had on the war being in Georgia but hopes that it is good. Writes that they have had all the rations they can eat and keep several days worth...
GLC07460.077
16 May 1864- 2 June 1864
Written at Camp of the Illinois 105th. States that he is in good health although he is worried about the casualties the Union army is sustaining. Writes that he is glad his mother worries less even though her feelings are natural. Part of the...
GLC07460.078
August 1807
Monroe, James, 1758-1831
[Fragment]
Unsigned fragment. "It would be dishonourable, and might be ruinous if without a redress of our wrongs war did not promptly follow the expiration of the embargo. No other alternative is left to our choice. Every other expedient has been tried and...
GLC09135
GLC02016.127
GLC02016.128
Invoice of arms and accoutrements
Refers to seventy-two Austrian rifles delivered by Captain John Buyers to Lieutenant Thomas Birmingham of "I" Company, 58th Pennsylvania Volunteers. Also signed by Lieutenant Birmingham as received.
GLC02016.129
Includes a list of camp and garrison equipment delivered by Captain John Buyers to Lieutenant Thomas Birmingham of "I" Company, 58th Pennsylvania Volunteers. Also signed by Lieutenant Birmingham as received.
GLC02016.130
Refers to the delivery of seventy-two Austrian rifles by Captain John Buyers to Lieutenant Thomas Birmingham of "I" Company, 58th Pennsylvania Volunteers. Also signed by Lieutenant Birmingham as received.
GLC02016.131
2 February 1864
to Captain John Buyers
Writes that Buyers is able to make out certified invoices and use them as vouchers to his returns. Signed by order of George T. [Balckl], Captain of Ordinance.
GLC02016.132
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