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circa 1758

Unknown

Manuscript document

Title: [List]

Noted as a copy. A list of settlers at St. Georges River, "Medumcook" [Meduncook], and Broadbay, Maine. Settlers are listed by town. Docket notes the list was supposedly written by Captain John North the original list is in Samuel Winslow's possession. Year was added later in pencil.

GLC02437.10641

1765-1799

Winslow, Samuel (fl. 1781-1797)

Manuscript document

Title: 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 second portion of the document, written in the same hand as the first, is labeled "Notes by Samuel Winslow Esqr. Septemr 1797." Contains a variety of notes pertaining to the lots. Several notes are added in the same hand and dated as late as 1799.

GLC02437.09029

April 1773

Flucker, Thomas (1719-1783)

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Agreement between Thomas Flucker and Samuel Marshall] [incomplete]

Partial copy of an agreement between Samuel Marshall, a fisherman living in Lincoln County, Maine, and Thomas Flucker. Marshall asserts that although he has built a log house and fence on a portion of land on the east side of St. George's River, he lays no claim of ownership on the house or land. Signed on behalf of Flucker and Marshall, as well as Henry Laughton and Francis [Skinner] as witnesses. Attested to be a true copy by Samuel Winslow.

GLC02437.09081

2 August 1781

Winslow, Samuel (fl. 1781-1797)

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Introduces Knox to Joseph Whiting, relating that he and Whiting have a "mercantile connection." Recommends that George Washington grant Whiting permission to travel to New York to conduct business.

GLC02437.01109

1 March 1785

Knox, Henry (1750-1806)

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Nathaniel Fales

Discusses a variety of subjects related to the Flucker estate and the Waldo patent lands. Signs also on behalf of Isaac Winslow, his brother Samuel Winslow, and their cousin the elder Isaac Winslow, all of whom are also executors on the Flucker estate.

GLC02437.09116

13 September 1785

Winslow, Isaac (1743-ca. 1792/3)

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses business relating to the Waldo patent. Mentions cousin[s] Isaac Winslow and Samuel Winslow, as well as attorney Benjamin Hichborn.

GLC02437.09132

14 October 1785

Hunt, William (fl. 1785)

Manuscript document

Title: [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 the patent. States the details of the arrangement. Docket asserts that this document was sent to Knox by William Hunt, but that he did not sign it, and instead signed a later copy.

GLC02437.09135

14 October 1785

Knox, Henry (1750-1806)

Manuscript document signed

Title: [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, and [Amnri] Hall as witnesses.

GLC02437.09136

14 October 1785

Knox, Henry (1750-1806)

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Bond with the ten proprietors]

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 Martha Winslow as witnesses. Unsigned by Knox, but marked as copy and discussed in Knox's hand in the docket.

GLC02437.09137

1 November 1785

Jackson, Henry (1747-1809)

Manuscript document

Title: [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 Winslow, Isaac Winslow the 2nd, Elizabeth Winslow, and Sarah Tyng Winslow (though all names are written in the same hand).

GLC02437.09139

23 November 1785

Winslow, Samuel (fl. 1781-1806)

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses his concerns about the Waldo patent lands, particularly that Mr. [William] Wetmore's claims have gone unattended for a long time. Considers Mr. Francis Waldo's portion of the lands, as well as the failing lime business.

GLC02437.09142

7 February 1786

Winslow, Samuel (fl. 1781-1797)

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses transactions relating to the Falmouth lands, a tract of land belonging to Henry Knox's wife's family; they belonged to the estate of Brigadier-General Samuel Waldo, Lucy Knox's grandfather. Samuel Winslow describes negotiations between Isaac Winslow; someone with the initials T.F. (perhaps Thomas Flucker, Lucy's father); Francis Waldo, an uncle of Lucy Knox; and a Mr. Wetmore. Also mentions the price of the lands and the taxes involved.

GLC02437.03240

17 February 1786

Winslow, Samuel (fl. 1781-1797)

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Further discusses the negotiations for the lands belonging to the estate of Brigadier-General Samuel Waldo. Reports the news that a Mrs. W. [perhaps the wife of Francis Waldo, who died in 1784] has successfully received the amount owed to her husband from General Waldo's estate, plus interest through 1784. This was recently decided at Ipswich Court. Apparently asks Knox whether he thinks it proper to approach a Mr. W. (perhaps his cousin Isaac Winslow) about a settlement on his property.

GLC02437.03243

26 February 1786

Knox, Henry (1750-1806)

Autograph letter

Title: to Samuel Winslow

For a reference to the date of Winslow's last letter to him, 17 February 1786, see GLC02437.03243. Discusses attempts to get Mrs. Waldo to release her claim on the Waldo patent lands. Is glad to hear that a Mr. Robbins is helping Samuel Winslow in his attempts.

GLC02437.03244

29 March 1786

Winslow, Isaac (1743-ca. 1792/3)

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses difficulties relating to their lime business. Mentions dealings with a Captain Hall, as well as a possible upcoming visit from Mr. Samuel Winslow.

GLC02437.09148

2 April 1786

Knox, Henry (1750-1806)

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Benjamin Hichborn

Writes that though he has written only once since he left Boston, his affection has not diminished for Hichborn. Is happy to hear all his Boston friends, including Hichborn, are well; this is frequently reported to Knox by his "valuable chronicle" Henry Jackson. Relates that his wife Lucy is in poor spirits as her mother [Hannah Waldo Flucker] died the previous December, and she now only has one sister left [Mrs. Hannah Urquhart].

GLC02437.03259

20 March 1786

Winslow, Samuel (fl. 1781-1806)

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Writes that he has recently discussed their concerns related to the Waldo patent with Mr. [Edward] Robbins. Relates suggestions as to how best to handle the concerns. Reports that they have even looked at legal records, such as deeds, pertaining to the matter.

GLC02437.09145

15 April 1786

Winslow, Samuel (fl. 1781-1806)

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Writes that he and the rest of the family are upset by the "melancholy information" Knox related in a previous letter (this may refer to the death of Hannah Flucker, or "our Aunt Flucker," as he refers to her, in 1785). Discusses his upcoming business travels and difficulties related to the lime business. Mentions legal and financial issues relating to the Waldo patent lands, and explains that a Mr. Stone has been hired to conduct a survey of a portion of the lands.

GLC02437.09150

19 April 1786

Winslow, Samuel (fl. 1781-1806)

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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 Court. Adds that if Knox cannot be in town at the appropriate time, he might like to write to his friends [Benjamin] Hichborn and [Edward H.] Robbins for further advice.

GLC02437.09151

23 January 1787

Knox, Henry (1750-1806)

Manuscript document

Title: to Isaac Winslow, Jr.

Marked "copy." Considers the viability of selling off lands to pay taxes the General Court has assessed on the Muscongus patent lands. Discusses other options to obtain the funds necessary to pay the taxes, such as asking the ten proprietors to pay some of the taxes. Also asks Isaac to ask his brother [likely Samuel Winslow] about the sentiments of settlers on the patent. Comments on several other matters relating to the patent lands.

GLC02437.09162

26 May 1787

Winslow, Samuel (fl. 1781-1797)

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Hannah Flucker Urquhart Harwood

Winslow informs his cousin of the difficulty he has had in obtaining a confirmation of the Muscongus (Waldo) Patent. Writes that he and his brother have been corresponding with Henry Knox, and they trust him with the business of their deceased aunt's estate.

GLC02437.03554

9 June 1787

Winslow, Isaac (1743-ca. 1792/3)

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses various issues relating to the Waldo patent, including correspondence with his cousins Isaac and Samuel Winslow, and Mr. [Edward H.] Robinson.

GLC02437.09166

1 August 1787

Harwood, Hannah Flucker Urquhart (fl. 1774-1796)

Manuscript letter

Title: to Samuel Winslow

Discusses business regarding a payment of £90, stating "I should not perhaps have been so severe in demanding it, had not you thought fit to insist so strenuously on having the bond - " Writes that since Winslow "seem[s] willing to leave [the matter] to Genl Knox, I will agree to his decision, I have as high an opinion as yourself of his honor and integrity -" The docket notes that the business matter is in regards to interest "given by Mr & Mrs Flucker to Francis Waldo Esqr for [procuring ?] a certain sum therein specified to the surviving children of the sa

GLC02437.03632

1788

Winslow, Samuel (fl. 1781-1797)

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Date added later in pencil. Writes, "I deeply regret the impossibility of accompanying You in your Voyage; owing to my disappointment respecting the needful. I shall use the utmost endeavors to make arrangements to embark in the packet."

GLC02437.04064

17 March 1788

Knox, Henry (1750-1806)

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Isaac Winslow, Jr.

Declares that the papers he and Winslow have on the claim of Mrs. [possibly Sarah] Waldo on the Waldo estate are likely all the papers that exist. Discusses Mrs. Waldo's claim, and asks that Winslow, his brother [Samuel Winslow], and his cousin [Isaac Winslow, Sr.] get all their papers on the subject in order, as Knox will be visiting and would like to meet with them about it. Also discusses claims on the Muscongus patent by the Plymouth Company, as well as monies owed on the Muscongus patent.

GLC02437.09174

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