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4 February 1795
Lewis, Samuel, fl. 1795
[Salaries for members of the Department of War]
Lists the amount paid for the salaries of the members of the war department by quarter. Noted as written at the War Office.
GLC02437.06348
February 1795
[Memorial to the legislature of Massachusetts]
Memorial stating that Royal Flint entered into a contract with the Committee regarding the sale of a tract of land in the area of Maine and that surveyors have discovered that the Committee underestimated the actual acreage of the land.
GLC02437.06364
7 March 1795
Agreement between WB & DC
Confirming the agreement between William Bingham and David Cobb for the maintenance and care on various tracts of Bingham's lands located in Maine (see GLC02437.06368 for the full agreement). Date taken from docket..
GLC02437.06369
10 April 1795
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
[Note of introduction]
Note of introduction for a Mr. René Pillet from France.
GLC02437.06384
22 April 1795
Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809
[Statement]
Statement before the Committee for the Sale of Eastern Lands in Massachusetts regarding the sale of land in Maine. Discusses the discrepancies between the borders and acreage stated in the original contract and what is actually there as documented by...
GLC02437.06400
4 May 1795
Knox, Lucy Flucker, 1756-1824
to Mrs. Flucker
Discusses friends and various other related matters.
GLC02437.06408
15 May 1795
Phillips, Samuel, 1752-1802
to Henry Jackson
Discusses a dispute by Jackson regarding the location of borders for a tract of land in Maine.
GLC02437.06415
6 June 1795
Shute, Benjamin, fl. 1767-1801
[Lease of land]
Grants permission to occupy a plot of land and details the borders.
Signer of the U.S. Constitution.
GLC02437.06437
12 June 1795
Avery, John, 1739-1806
[Resolves of the General Court]
Resolve to grant settlers in a town more time to pay for the sale of the eastern lands. Noted as written in the House of Representatives, most likely that of Massachusetts.
GLC02437.06440
19 June 1795
Goodhue, Benjamin, fl. 1795
to Joseph Pierce
Informs Peirce of the trouble he is having finding proper lodgings for a Frenchman who is visiting.
GLC02437.06445
[Resolutions regarding the town of Hempden]
Resolves relating to boundaries and deeds of the inhabitants of the town of Hempden as well as payments for tracts of land. Noted as written at the House of Representatives, most likely that of Massachusetts.
GLC02437.06446
8 July 1795
Ames, Jacob, fl. 1795
[Purchase of land in Ducktrap, Maine]
Statement of purchase for a tract of land in Ducktrap, Maine.
GLC02437.06461
2 April 1779
The United States of America in account current with Brigadier General Henry Knox, commanding the artillery of the same.
Title continues: "For monies and warrant on the Pay Master General delivered to sundry persons for the following." Lists account information from December 1776-June 1777. Lists pay to officers for recruiting, ordnance, and other purposes. Knox...
GLC02437.10470
GLC02437.10471
21 February 1865
Coleman, George W., fl. 1857-1886
to Joseph M. Maitland
Addresses letter "Dear Cousin." Apologizes for not writing more frequently. Says he is sick with a violent cold and severe headache as is his baby Carrie. Reports he sees Joseph's mother and brother daily. Informs Joseph of the many church revivals...
GLC03523.10.162
22 February 1865
Maitland, Ann, 1813-?
Maitland's mother writes to her son. Expresses hope he will be home in the spring. Reports she attended a funeral for an eighty-year-old neighbor. Comments there has been a revival of religion in the county. Includes a detailed accounting of their...
GLC03523.10.163
03 March 1865
Maitland, William G., 1846-?
Grier writes to his brother Joseph. Asks him to write to a church member who has been raising the membership. Complains "...we will never have anything of a revival until we have a house fit to serve God in." Letter continues the following day...
GLC03523.10.165
05 March 1865
Coleman, Henry, fl. 1865
Letter addressed "Dear friend Joseph." Says they will be shucking corn all day. Reports that Joseph's brother Grier bought four sheep for ten dollars and they are now worth thirty dollars. Informs he went to a church meeting and heard a blind man...
GLC03523.10.166
7 March 1865
Mary, fl. 1865-1883
Letter addressed "My Dear Cousin." Reports on the general health of family members. Mentions many visits from neighbors and relatives. Inquires about his health. Letter is signed "Your Affect [affectionate] Cousin."
GLC03523.10.167
9 March 1865
Wharton, Bell, 1843-?
Letter addressed "My Dearest Joe." Expresses pleasure at receiving his letters. Complains news is scarce and it is difficult to write two letters a week with anything interesting to say. Reports she attended a "sing" at the Baptist Church. Informs a...
GLC03523.10.168
10 March 1865
Maitland, Joseph M., 1836-1918
to Bell Wharton
Letter addressed "My Dear Bell." Expresses deep pleasure at receiving her letters. Reports he will not apply for a furlough and hopes to be home in five months. Encourages her to gain his mother's affections; "Perhaps you can see the object of this...
GLC03523.10.169
12 March 1865
Ann writes to her son informing him of her poor health. Says there were many visitors at the house. Informs him of all the local news about the neighbors. States the weather is very cold and the ground is still frozen. Reports they will simply repair...
GLC03523.10.170
13 March 1865
Joseph writes to "Dear Darling Bell." Comments how fast her letter reached him, "...not three days on the road...." Proclaims his love for her and imagines her lips. Says he received three other letters from friends and relatives and relays their...
GLC03523.10.171
14 March 1865
Grier writes to his brother informing him of the parties in the neighborhood. Gives detailed physical descriptions of three young ladies new to the neighborhood. Reports the possibility of a new road going in near their farm. Anticipates a property...
GLC03523.10.172
24 March 1865
Joseph writes to Bell expressing his belief that she thinks it a task to write to him. Claims "...when surrounded with all kinds of the "Fair Sex" here, I remain true to one at home..." Reports he received a copy of the Urbana Union through the mail...
GLC03523.10.173
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