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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
24 November 1775
to David Palairet Jr.
An unknown author writes on behalf of Samuel Waldo that he received Mr. Palairet's letter. Sends his condolences on the death of Palairet's father. Responds to Palairet's question about an extension on their land grant, that many of the heirs of...
GLC02437.09098
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
circa 1783-1788
Hichborn, Benjamin, 1746-1817
[Hichborn's opinion]
Document written in question-and-answer format about financial matters relating to the estate of the recently-deceased Thomas Flucker. Docket attributes authorship of the answers to Benjamin Hichborn, but no author is listed for the questions. One...
GLC02437.09101
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
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