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1 April 1773
[Account of Thomas Flucker]
List of transactions in Thomas Flucker's account as an administrator of the estate of Brigadier General Samuel Waldo. Includes transactions between 6 July 1769 and 1 April 1773.
GLC02437.09078
April 1773
Flucker, Thomas, 1719-1783
[Agreement between Thomas Flucker and Samuel Marshall] [incomplete]
Partial copy of an agreement between Samuel Marshall, a fisherman living in Lincoln County, Maine, and Thomas Flucker. Marshall asserts that although he has built a log house and fence on a portion of land on the east side of St. George's River, he...
GLC02437.09081
25 May 1773
Paine, Timothy, 1730-1793
to Thomas Flucker
A place of writing is included, but largely illegible. Encloses a plan for lands to be sold to Mr. William Young (not present). Discusses the quality of these and other lands belonging to the Waldo patent.
GLC02437.09085
17 November 1773
Memorandum of papers to be procured...
...in the case of Francis Waldo Esq & others against Floyd Killpatrick. Lists documents necessary for the prosecution of the case, apparently regarding a land sale.
GLC02437.09087
27 January 1774
to unknown
Writes about the addressee's lands in the Waldo patent.
GLC02437.09088
circa 1783-1784
Estimate of sundry bonds & notes due to the late Francis Waldo
Contains an account of monies due Francis Waldo upon his death. Entries range from 7 July 1774-14 October 1783.
GLC02437.09091
1 November 1774
Cooper, William, 1720-1809
[Marriage between Captain James Urquhart and Hannah Flucker]
Partially printed. William Cooper, as Town Clerk of Boston, asserts that Captain James Urquhart and Hannah Flucker have satisfied the legal requirements to be married.
GLC02437.09092
9 October 1775
Goldthwait, Ezekiel, fl. 1710-1782
[Receipt]
Receipt for a note Thomas Flucker gave Goldthwait, which had been given to Flucker in turn by Joseph Palmer.
GLC02437.09094
14 November 1775
to Francis Waldo
An unknown author, writing on behalf of David Palairet, Jr., declares that Palairet apologizes for missing Waldo's visit and encloses a letter for him to read (not present). Mentions that his uncle has been made aware of Waldo's arrival in England...
GLC02437.09096
12 October 1775
Palairet, David Jr., fl. 1775
to Samuel Waldo
Writes to inform Waldo of the death of his father the previous December. Discusses the business his father had with Waldo's father, Brigadier General Samuel Waldo, who is also deceased. Asks Waldo to prolong the term of Palairet's land grant, which...
GLC02437.09097
4 November 1780-9 November 1780
A sketch of the undivided lands belonging to Brigadier Waldo and Heirs
The majority of the letter, written by an unknown author, contains an account of the Waldo patent lands, and refers to the primary heirs, Thomas Flucker, Isaac Winslow, Francis Waldo, and Samuel Waldo. Also contains an extract of a letter dated 9...
GLC02437.09099
1861-1865
Maitland, James M., 1815-1864
to Respected Brother
Reports on various meetings that took place at his school. Requests his attendance at the "Teacher's Institute" taking place next month. Comments on letters recently received from Joseph. Ink on letter is very faded and difficult to read in sections.
GLC03523.10.242
[Letter from Cousin Mary] [incomplete]
Incomplete letter. Discusses horses, relatives and neighbors.Difficult to read due to poor spelling and ink spots. Letter signed "Cousin Mary."
GLC03523.10.243
Maitland, Joseph M., 1836-1918
to Grier Maitland [incomplete]
Incomplete letter. Appears to be written to his brother, Grier Maitland. Discusses the burning of Richmond. Comments "...I think it was perfectly right to burn it, as almost all the men of the town are in the Rebel army."
GLC03523.10.244
to Joseph Maitland [incomplete]
Incomplete letter. Appears to be written by Grier Maitland to his brother Joseph, but signature is illegible. Discusses weather and crops.
GLC03523.10.245
Cherry, Kate, fl. 1864
to Maitland Family [incomplete]
Incomplete letter. Appears to be written to the Maitland family from a cousin. Discusses her brothers rank and pay in the Union army. Says she is worried her brother may not return from the war but "...if they should happen to fall it is in a good...
GLC03523.10.246
Written to Joseph M. Maitland from cousin Kate Cherry. Expects to come down with the measles soon. Reports she will reluctantly begin training as a school teacher as it "...is the only way at present to obtain any money." Says she will board in a...
GLC03523.10.247
Mast, Elhanan M., fl. 1837-1865
to unknown [incomplete]
Discusses his disappointment at the defeat of the Maine Law in his state. Says he will return home at the end of the school session. Letter is incoherent due to missing pages.
GLC03523.10.248
Envelope addressed to Bell Wharton
Yellow envelope addressed to Bell Wharton in Champaign, Ohio. Probably sent from Memphis, Tennessee.
GLC03523.10.249
Envelope addressed to J. M. Maitland
Envelope addressed to J.M. Maitland in Memphis, Tennessee.
GLC03523.10.250
Dear Cousin Joseph
Letter from cousin Liddie. Mentions rainy weather. Gives news of recent marriages and relationships. "Eliza Chamberlain has more suitors than true lovers, she can take a buggy ride anytime if any young man or married man comes anytime in the night."...
GLC03523.10.251
to Bell
Four line love poem to Bell lamenting being apart. Probably from Joseph Maitland.
GLC03523.10.252
Maitland, William G., 1846-?
to [Joseph M. Maitland]
Informs of mother's injury to her hand while opening a jar. Says mother wants him to come home. Reports the Baptist church now has a singing school and most of the neighborhood has joined. Tells him he will start school next week. Mentions he sold...
GLC03523.10.253
to [Elhanan Mast]
Reports on many children dying of dysentery. Says the weather has been dry all summer an the corn crop will be short. Comments the political situation is unsettled, with much name-calling and disagreement about the war. Gives him an objective...
GLC03523.10.254
Reports weather conditions are good for making molasses and sugar. Informs him of the activities of neighbors and friends. Letter is a fragment.
GLC03523.10.255
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