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18 February 1805
[Account]
Lists transactions between Henry Knox and a Nathaniel [Kiddeu ?] relating to highway tax and other finances.
GLC02437.08801
26 May-7 August 1803
[Tax statement]
List of taxes and includes a note of receipt dated Thomaston 7 August by Thomas Burkmar.
GLC02437.08810
3 November 1803
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
[Payment]
Taxes for the state, town of Waldoborough and school.
GLC02437.08817
17 October 1863
Painter, Heber, 1841-1900
to sister Kate
Writes that he arrived at New Berne this morning. Reports that an expedition went to Elizabeth City and but didn't accomplish much there. Also reports that deserters are coming in daily at a great number. Hopes to hear good news regarding the...
GLC02016.042
21 January 1863
Wilkinson, Frederick W., fl. 1861-1863
to Amanda Wilkinson
He writes to his wife that he is sorry he has not sent more money home. States that the country is "hard up for money" and therefore cannot send as much as he would like or as much as she deserves. Comments that he asks no one to watch his wife. He...
GLC03523.13.075
21 February 1863
Writes to his wife about the army establishing a new camp at Newport News, Virginia. States that he has set up his tent and the army has erected a small house along the bank of the James River. He thinks that this place is the best encampment they...
GLC03523.13.081
22 September 1864
Sarcastically informs his sister that he has stopped writing weekly letters because his sisters never reply. Is happy that his sister has decided to attend school and advises against reading "wishy-washy" novels, which do not enlighten people or...
GLC02016.058
14 October 1864
Describes the surroundings of Chaffin's Farm and writes that some of the Union men have been trading newspapers with neighboring rebels. Discusses the election of 1864. Wishes the canal would be completed so that they can drive the rebels into...
GLC02016.063
29 October 1864
to colonel
Updates him on the recent "disastrous battle" fought; the battle of Chaffin's Farm. Writes that he has received the electoral tickets and found that some were not correct. Is wary of fake electoral tickets and will make sure that the soldiers are...
GLC02016.066
5 March 1802-31 March 1804
Green, Richard, 1783-1873
[Note]
Note regarding the examination of the claims of settlers for land. Noted as written at "Salem Towne." Includes a note of receipt signed Boston, 31 March 1804 by Richard Green.
GLC02437.08822
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