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circa 1784-1806
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
[Proposal to sell one hundred thousand acres in the Waldo patent]
Offers 100,000 acres for sale, and describes the positive characteristics of this tract of land.
GLC02437.09298
1783-1815
Observations on the lands adjacent to the Bay of Fundy, its make, produce, inhabitants &c.
Geographical survey of the lands and waters around the Bay of Fundy in Maine. Also counts the number of inhabitants on the land.
GLC02437.09301
May 1782
Machin, Thomas, 1744-1816
Return of recruites inlisted [sic] and sworn to serve for three years and during the War in the Second Regiment of Artillery commanded by Colonel John Lamb
Lists the names of forty soldiers.
GLC02437.10035
December 16, 1863
Wheeler, Lysander, 1837-1917
to his parents, [brother-in-law], and sister
Reports that Hiram Wright has been taken to the hospital with small pox and expects that he will come down with it pretty badly. Writes that he has been appointed cook for the week and discusses what he's had for dinner. He explains that the men in...
GLC07460.065
December 24, 1863
Thanks his family for the gift of "goodies" he received for Christmas and hopes that he will be able to share Christmas with them after the war is over. Writes that he is very proud of his nephew Welly (Wellington Spohn) and expects to receive a...
GLC07460.066
[Names of original owners of the Waldo patent]
List of names of those originally owning land in the Waldo patent, how much land they owned, and who now owns that land.
GLC02437.09290
14 November 1863
Remarks that city folks "live too high" compared to soldiers. Writes that he was given three pounds of butter by another soldier which will last him for a while. He will soon know if the company will stay in Nashville through the winter. Reports...
GLC07460.060
20 November 1863
to his sister and family
Comments on the rainy weather and muddy conditions. Reports that the troops were reviewed by General R.S. Granger. He writes that the men put their best appearance on for the general and made a very good impression. Wheeler remarks that he's glad...
GLC07460.061
27 November 1863
Writes that some of the men returning from the front were exposed to small pox on the train. Those who were not vaccinated have been taken to the hospital and given vaccinations. He writes that a tent was built to house all the men that came down...
GLC07460.062
3 Decemeber [1863]
Writes that there has been a small pox outbreak in Nashville and a hospital has been set up for Wheeler's company. Reassures his family that he is not at risk because his vaccine is still good. Reports that the major of the 13th [Illinois] and...
GLC07460.063
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