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1762
Account of lands sold
No signature, but previous research suggests that the author might be Joseph Dowse. Account of lands sold to a variety of individuals, including Thomas Flucker.
GLC02437.09012
30 March 1763
Otis, James, 1725-1783
[Note pertaining to Waldo land deeds]
Marked "copy." Explains his opinions regarding the inheritance of the heirs of Samuel Waldo. Provides detailed information about several portions of the Waldo patent lands.
GLC02437.09013
24 April 1763
Bollan, William, fl. 1750-1763
to Samuel Waldo et. al.
Copy of GLC02437.09014.
GLC02437.09015
29 June 1763
[Power of attorney agreement]
Certifies that Lucy Winslow and Hannah Flucker, daughters and heirs of Samuel Waldo, and their husbands Isaac Winslow and Thomas Flucker, appoint Samuel and Francis Waldo, Lucy and Hannah's brothers, as their attorneys. Samuel and Francis are...
GLC02437.09017
6 August 1763-22 August 1763
Kneeland, John, fl. 1763
[Mr. John Kneeland's deed]
Docket (which appears on a third page) indicates the deed was being sent to Mr. Thomas Flucker. Documents that a tract of land in Boston was purchased by Thomas Flucker from John Kneeland and his wife, Abigail. Signed by John and Abigail Kneeland...
GLC02437.09020
23 March 1764
Rainsdon, Henry, fl. 1764
[Oath of Henry Rainsdon]
Rainsdon swears that in 1757 he signed and executed a legal document for Samuel Waldo. Signed by Rainsdon as well as by William Bridgen, mayor of London.
GLC02437.09021
15 February 1765
Rice, Thomas, fl. 1765-1794
[Indenture]
Agreement between Samuel Waldo, the son of Brigadier Samuel Waldo, and Thomas Flucker. Outlines the land inherited by each of Brigadier Waldo's children upon his death, and declares that Flucker has purchased the younger Samuel Waldo's share of the...
GLC02437.09022
6 February 1765
Freeman, Enoch, 1706-1788
[Extract from the deed of division of lands]
Apparently addressed to Jedidiah Preble. Outlines the lands being given to Thomas Flucker on behalf of his wife, Hannah Waldo Flucker, as she is an heir to her father Brigadier Samuel Waldo's estate.
GLC02437.09023
Flucker, Thomas, 1719-1783
[Bond between Thomas Flucker and Samuel Waldo]
Bond in which Flucker agrees to pay Waldo a particular sum of money. Included in this arrangement are monies previously borrowed from Flucker by Waldo, as well as lands in the Waldo inheritance. Contains extensive calculations on the last page.
GLC02437.09024
Spooner, John, fl. 1765
[Legal document regarding John Spooner]
Document summarizes that John and William Spooner, executors (and perhaps sons) of the late John Spooner, sued John Dennie for monies owed to the Spooner estate, and also took out a writ for lands apparently belonging to Dennie. Document outlines...
GLC02437.09025
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
5 July 1765
Paine, Timothy, 1730-1793
to Thomas Flucker
Provides a report on the finances of the late Brigadier Samuel Waldo.
GLC02437.09028
1765-1799
Winslow, Samuel, fl. 1781-1806
Lots drawn by Thomas Flucker...
Complete title is "Lots drawn by Thomas Flucker Esqr. in the partition of the Estate of Brigr Genl S. Waldo lying in the Town of Falmouth, made amongst his Heirs 1765." The first portion of the document contains a numbered list of land lots. The...
GLC02437.09029
9 October 1765
Danforth, S., fl. 1765
[Waldos' deed to Anthony Dyer]
Partially printed. Documents that the children of Brigadier General Samuel Waldo, and their spouses, have sold Anthony Dyer a particular tract of land from the Waldo patent lands. Signed by Samuel Waldo, Isaac and Lucy Winslow, and Thomas and...
GLC02437.09030
24 October 1765
Goldthwaite, 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
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
21 July 1766
Flucker, Hannah, 1726-1785
Is unsure whether her letter will reach him at Falmouth, but feels the need to try sending it by post. Has not heard from him since his departure. Reports that she took their daughter Hannah to a commencement, and also wonders about the health of...
GLC02437.09036
2 August 1766
[Value of land in Falmouth]
Extensive account of land values in Falmouth, particularly pertaining to lands of interest to Thomas Flucker.
GLC02437.09037
1861-1865
On the Use of Tobacco
Essay discusses the vileness of tobacco use and urges users to stop. Comments on the high monetary cost and ill health effects resulting from tobacco use.
GLC03523.10.239
Essay discusses the vileness of tobacco use and urges users to stop. Comments on the high monetary cost and ill health effects resulting from tobacco use. Invokes man's responsibility to God to "...obtain the mastery over your appetites."
GLC03523.10.240
.1861-1865
Maitland, Joseph M., 1836-1918
Constitution and Laws of "Lyceum"
Constitution and by-laws for the formation of a society to be called Lyceum. Purpose of the group is improvement in "... Declamation, Composition, Oration, Colloqy and Debate..." Contains thirteen articles and eight by-laws. Manuscript is faded and...
GLC03523.10.241
27 April 1784
Waldo, Francis, fl. 1728-1784
[Report on the Muscongus patent]
A note at the bottom of the document reads, "The above is from Francis Waldo Esq. and enclosed in a letter dated 27 April London, 1784," and signed by Henry Knox. Contains extensive information about the Muscongus patent in Maine, and mentions...
GLC02437.09104
[Relative to the Muscongus patent]
No date is listed, but previous research suggested its date is 27 April 1784. Document lists portions of the Muscongus patent, their acreage, and their value.
GLC02437.09105
8 July 1784
Adams, Samuel, 1722-1803
[Committee findings relating to the estate of Brigadier General Samuel Waldo]
Documents findings made by a Massachusetts State Senate Committee regarding rightful ownership and boundaries of certain Maine lands. These lands were apparently being petitioned for by the heirs of Brigadier General Samuel Waldo. Signed by...
GLC02437.09106
23 July 1784
[Will of Hannah Flucker]
One signature was clipped, most likely that of Hannah Flucker. Document contains the will of Hannah Fluccker. Signed by Jonathan Jackson and William Smith as witnesses.
GLC02437.09107
24 July 1784-3 August 1784
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
to Francis Waldo
Contains two letters. The first, written on 24th July 1784, discusses land arrangements regarding the estate of Thomas and Hannah Flucker. The second letter, written as an addendum to the first on 3 August, seems to continue on this topic.
GLC02437.09108
circa 1784
[Memorial of Hannah Flucker]
Date of 1784 added later in pencil. Addressed to the "Commissioners Appointed by Act of Parliament for enquiring into the Losses & Services of the American Loyalists." Discusses the lands and properties to which she is entitled as heir to her...
GLC02437.09112
1784
[Pertains to the Muscongus patent]
Date added later in pencil. Author noted, apparently in the hand of Henry Knox, as Francis Waldo. Contains information on the Muscongus patent, its history of ownership, and its boundaries. Also contains an account of the value of the lands.
GLC02437.09113
2 March 1785
to Patrick Peeples
Writes that he has heard Peeples is planning to set up a saw mill at St. George's Falls. Declares that though he tries to accommode all residents of the area, he must forbid construction of the mill. Provides his reasons as well as other options...
GLC02437.09117
3 March 1785
[Note regarding money owed by Mason Wheaton to the estate of Thomas Flucker]
No signature on the document, but signature of Henry Knox in the docket; both appear to be written in the same hand. Apparently certifies that Mason Wheaton will pay the estate of the late Thomas Flucker a particular sum of money owed to the estate.
GLC02437.09120
18 March 1785-2 April 1785
Lermond, William, fl. 1785
Copy of a letter for the town of Bristole, from Colo Jones Represenatative
The first part, dated 18 March 1785 in Boston, discusses the state Senate's recent rulings regarding the boundaries of the Waldo patent and subsequent petitions asking for different boundaries to be considered. The second part, dated 2 April 1785 in...
GLC02437.09121
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
4 July 1785
Phillips, Samuel, 1752-1802
Resolve confirming a grant of land of thirty miles square to the heirs of Birgadier Waldo, on certain conditions, July 4, 1785
Resolution by a General Court committee regarding lands given originally to Beauchamp and Leverett but now perhaps part of the Waldo patent. Authored by Phillips, Wells and Dane as members of the committee. Read and accepted by the Senate and...
GLC02437.09128
Report of the committee which was accepted the 4th of July 1785, established a contract between the Commonwealth & the proprietors for thirty miles square
Discusses the implications of the report made by a General Court committee on a portion of the Waldo patent lands (see GLC02437.09128). Considers how the committee's recommendations may be put into action.
GLC02437.09129
Report of a committee which was accepted the 4th of July, 1785 established a Contract between thte Commonwealth & the proprietors for thirty miles square
Copy of GLC02437.09129 but contains additional content, some of which appears to be written in the hand of Henry Knox.
GLC02437.09130
13 October 1785
Hunt, William, fl. 1785-1792
[Notes from the Muscongus property meeting]
Notes taken at the Bunch of Grapes Tavern in Boston, Massachusetts. Lists those present as representatives for proprietors of the Muscongus patent, as well as members of a committee appointed to confer with the General Court committee on the subject...
GLC02437.09134
14 October 1785
[Agreement with William Hunt]
Contract stating that Henry Knox, Samuel and Isaac Winslow, and Samuel Waldo are "held & stand firmly bound & Obliged unto William Hunt of Boston" for the Muscongus patent. Declares that Hunt is writing as clerk of the ten original proprietors of...
GLC02437.09135
[Bond with the ten proprietors]
Largely identical to GLC02437.09135, but signed by Henry Knox, Isaac Winslow, Samuel Winslow, Isaac Winslow the 2nd, Elizabeth Winslow, and Sarah Tyng Winslow (though all names are written in the same hand). Also signed by Henry Jackson, John Hall...
GLC02437.09136
Copy of GLC02437.09136. Signed by Isaac Winslow, Samuel Winslow, Isaac Winslow the 2nd, Elizabeth Winslow, and Sarah Tyng Winslow (though all names are written in the same hand). Also signed by [Cobb] Blodget, [Abial] Morton, William Davis, Jr. and...
GLC02437.09137
1 November 1785
Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809
[Bond to Thomas Ivers]
Marked "copy." Bond to Thomas Ivers, the treasurer of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, for a sum of money to be paid by the heirs of Brigadier General Samuel Waldo. Jackson signs on behalf of Henry Knox. Also signed by Isaac Winslow, Samuel...
GLC02437.09139
March 22, 1786
[Extracts from tax acts]
Contains extracts from three tax acts, passed 22 March 1786, 25 March 1788, and 14 February 1789. Each act pertains to the heirs of Brigadier General Samuel Waldo and the lands they inherited.
GLC02437.09146
22 March 1786
[Extract from Tax Act passed March 22nd 1786]
Extract from a tax act passed by the Massachusetts General Court pertaining to the Waldo patent lands.
GLC02437.09147
19 April 1786
to Henry Knox
Writes to inform Knox of an inquiry he has made regarding taxes levied on the Waldo patent lands. Provides a report on the taxes and suggests that he, Knox, and their associates present a list of their grievances to the next session of the General...
GLC02437.09151
August 1786
[Memorandums respecting the Muscongus Patent]
Unsigned, but handwriting suggests the author is Henry Knox; also has Knox's initials in the upper right on page 1. Document contains a variety of notes about portions of land in the Waldo patent, the land's owners, and features of the land.
GLC02437.09152
16 December 1786
Stone, Jonathan, fl. 1786
[Description of township "No 1 in the second range"]
Description of a particular township (no name is given), including its boundaries, as well as industry, such as fishing and lumber. Also features a list of settlers of the township.
GLC02437.09159
1786
[Description of townships]
Contains descriptions of two townships, "No. 1 in the first Range" and "No. 2 in the first Range." Both descriptions contain information on boundaries and geographical features. The description of township No. 1 features a list of settlers, but the...
GLC02437.09160
Copeland, Moses, fl. 1786-1807
[List of persons who have taken up lands in Warren]
Contains an extensive list of names. Docket indicates that the document lists names of people residing in Warren, [Maine,] given by Mr. Moses Copeland in 1786.
GLC02437.09161
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