The Gettysburg College–Gilder Lehrman MA in American History: Apply now and join us for Fall 2024 courses
17 December 1737
Unknown
[Indenture] [incomplete]
Certificate of indenture between Samuel Waldo and Charles Lamb of Dublin, Ireland for a period of one year. Bottom half is missing.
GLC02437.08882
12 April 1738
Howard, Samuel (fl. 1738)
[Petition]
Petition regarding the settling of the eastern lands and relations with the Indians. Include two notes, the first dated 13 May 1738 which includes a list an additional list of names to the original group of petitioners and the second dated Falmouth...
GLC02437.08884
16 June 1738
Dudley, William (fl. 1738)
[Statement]
States that surveyors surveyed a tract of land for a town as accurately as possibly to the best of their ability. Also includes notes regarding the fulfillment of a grant and grants the authority of the proprietors to choose a clerk. Verso page...
GLC02437.08889
26 January 1743
Waldo, Samuel (1695-1759)
[Indenture contract]
Partially printed document with subsequent information written in by hand. Contract for an indenture between Samuel Waldo and Hugh McLean for the settlement of a tract of land.
GLC02437.08905
1 July 1749
Speakman, Hannah (fl. 1749)
[Contract]
Partially printed document with subsequent information written in by hand. Contract for Hannah Speakman and her family to settle on land from Thomas Flucker. Signed by Hannah Speakman's family as well as Daniel Henckman as a witness.
GLC02437.08948
1 August 1753
Dick, John (fl. 1753)
[Note]
Promise to pay Samuel Waldo £10. Signed by John Dick with his mark, with William Grinlay and Thomas Anderson signing as witnesses. Noted as written in Greenock in North Britain.
GLC02437.08967
GLC02437.08968
12 August 1753
Partially printed document with subsequent information written in by hand. Contract between Samuel Jamison and Samuel Waldo to settle lands. Signed and witnessed by Francis Waldo, Peter Boyer and Dunbar Henderson.
GLC02437.08970
19-29 November 1753
Flucker, Thomas (1719-1783)
[Indenture]
Indenture agreement between James Pitts and Thomas Flucker regarding land. Includes signatures of both Pitts and Flucker with Richard Clarke and Samuel Wentworth signing as witnesses. Also includes a note from Joseph Donic, dated Boston 29 November...
GLC02437.08971
23 September 1754
Wallis, Henry (fl. 1754)
[Bill of sale]
Bill of sale of land between Henry Wallis and Samuel Waldo.
GLC02437.08977
30 January 1756
[Recapitulation]
Complaints against Mr. [Samuel] Waldo, stating that he has not held up his end of an agreement, and therefore the author is not obligated to stay and is seeking compensation as he turned down a lucrative post of Imperial Secretary in Germany to...
GLC02437.08982
24 June 1756
Fuller, Thomas (fl. 1756)
[Receipt]
Receipt of all of the passengers and provisions to settle land.
GLC02437.08984
22 May 1765
Hill, John (fl. 1765)
to George Jaffrey
Writes about plans for the towns of Peterborough and Hillborough. Mentions a Mr. John [Tufton] Mason.
GLC02437.09027
24 October 1765
Goldthwait, Thomas (1717-1799)
to Samuel Waldo and Francis Waldo
Written from Fort Pownall, at present-day Stockton Springs, Maine. Addressed to "Col. Waldo or his brother," likely referring to either Samuel or Francis Waldo. Discusses the topography and resources of different land lots and considers whether...
GLC02437.09031
30 November 1765
to Thomas Flucker
Written from Fort Pownall, at present-day Stockton Springs, Maine. Discusses surveying, settling and planning a new town with a Mr. Chadwick, possibly on Flucker's land. Adds that he received cider from Mr. Winslow. Touches briefly on "the...
GLC02437.09032
16 February 1766
Written from Fort Pownall, at present-day Stockton Springs, Maine. Reports that although he has not had a recent letter from Flucker, he plans to proceed with constructing the new township as soon as spring arrives. Writes, "I can form no opinion...
GLC02437.09033
24 April 1766
Written from Fort Pownall, at present-day Stockton Springs, Maine. Declares that he received two letters from Flucker and apologizes for not writing back. Discusses plans he is making with Mr. Chadwick and Mr. Saunders for a settlement.
GLC02437.09035
28 December 1767-11 January 1768
Palmer, Joseph (1716-1788)
to unknown
Writes to "lay before you a general state of our present circumstances, in order for Your impartial advice." Lists lands as well as buildings and structures on the lands, as well as their values. Considers in particular the worth of a glass...
GLC02437.09048
22 March 1770
Fales, David (fl. 1770-1801)
Written from "St. George's," likely in present-day Thomaston, Maine. Discusses a deed he drew up for Mr. Isaiah [Tolman] for three hundred fifty acres of land. Also mentions meeting with disillusioned settlers, including those [likely German...
GLC02437.09063
7 January 1773
Greene, Nathanael (1742-1786)
[Estimate taken of the proprietors of the Muscungus land]
Nathanael Greene, as clerk, compiles a chart listing the original proprietors of the Muscongus land, the heirs of those people or those who purchased the land, and finally the persons now holding the land.
GLC02437.09077
16 May 1785
Thomas, Waterman (fl. 1785-1801)
[Waldoborough petition]
Petition to the Senate and House of Representatives of Massachusetts regarding settlement of the Waldo patent by German immigrants, who were promised territory by Brigadier General Samuel Waldo. Mentions how the French & Indian War disrupted...
GLC02437.09125
16 May 1785-23 June 1794
Copy of GLC02437.09125. Contains additional content from 23 June 1794, which creates a committee to view Waldoborough and address the complaints of the inhabitants. Signed by Edward H. Robbins as Speaker of the House of Representatives. Signed and...
GLC02437.09126
16 November 1853
Morgan, M.E. (fl. 1853)
to Nephew
Describes a hike through a cave to his nephew, writing "After having followed the ravine to the river, we again turned about and began to retrace our steps, after pasing the cave we came to an old orchard, where there was an old dutchman gathering...
GLC03523.10.020
21 November 1861
Petty, John S.
to J.M. Maitland
Reports to his friend that his teaching is going well. Tells him that the performance ideas he gave him for his classroom were successful. Mentions that he thinks it unwise for anyone to move out West.
GLC03523.10.039
24 June 1883
Mary (fl. 1865-1883)
to Cousin Joe and Bell
Letter addressed "Dear Cousin Joe and Bell." Cousin Mary writes from her new home in Nebraska. Comments how different the country looks "...so few trees and such filthy little houses..." Remarks they must travel three miles to purchase wood. Believes...
GLC03523.10.194
Showing results 176 - 200