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circa 1770-1775
Granton, V., fl. 1770-1775
[Groton, Massachusetts land sale to Asa Holden]
Describes location and price of 103 acres of land near the Squannacook River in Groton Massachusetts sold to Holden by Granton.
GLC02437.00036
[Groton, Massachusetts land sale to Moses Keezer, John Moors, and Nehemiah Longley]
Describes location and price of three plots of land near the Squannacook River in Groton Massachusetts sold by Granton to Keezer, Moors, and Longley.
GLC02437.00037
8 March 1773
Hopkins, David, fl. 1773
to Henry Knox
Order for stationary supplies for Daniel Hopkins in Salem, Massachusetts. Placed by David Hopkins.
GLC02437.00038
[Groton, Massachusetts land sale to Nathaniel Lakin, Benjamin Whitney Roberton Lakin, and James Lakin]
Describes location and price of 105.5 acres of land near the Squannacook River in Groton Massachusetts sold to Nathaniel Lakin, Benjamin Whitney Roberton Lakin, and James Lakin by Granton.
GLC02437.00039
11 March 1773
Places an order on Francis Dana, drawn by George Buckmaster. Also orders books.
GLC02437.00040
9 March 1773
Oliver, Andrew, 1731-1799
Places a book order for the "six Vol's of Doddridge on the New Testament." Requests that it be sent to the Reverend Asa Dunbar. Oliver was one of the founders of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences and a member of the American Philosophical...
GLC02437.00041
6 November 1806
Chamberlain, Jason, 1783-1821
to Aaron Hobart
Informs Hobart that he is fine and enjoying himself in Thomaston, Maine. But notes that the town has lost its charm since General Henry Knox died. Mentions he has recommended Aaron to work as a clerk for Samuel Thatcher and Thatcher has agreed to...
GLC06313.04.007
8 February 1807
Thatcher, Samuel, 1776-1872
Discusses a job offer for Hobart where he can complete in his law studies at Thatcher's law office in Warren, Maine, and asks him to come to Boston for an interview. Mentions that he can be found at the Massachusetts House of Representatives, where...
GLC06313.04.008
27 September 1809
Houghton, Nathaniel, 1784-1840
Asks Hobart to forgive his not writing immediately and says it is a pleasure to receive a letter from him. Answers Hobart's inquiry on what is it that he does in Barre. Mentions that he may be a "father or founder of the small family in the Courts...
GLC06313.04.009
5 October 1811
Merrill, Benjamin, fl. 1811
Shares his experience of working as an attorney in Lynn, Massachusetts. Mentions he lived in Lynn for three years and moved because his business was not increasing. Because Lynn is so small, a lawyer "residing there will receive almost all the...
GLC06313.04.010
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