John Troutbeck to Henry Knox Discussing the Waldo Estate, Fluckers Inheritance, 17 July 1784 PDF Download

Author: Thomas Flucker
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Responds to a letter from Knox (GLC02437.02992) discussing the Waldo Estate, Flucker's inheritance. Instructs Knox to sell the portion that was not seized during the war as soon as possible. Notes that his Uncle Waldo recently died, bequeathing his Falmouth property to the children of his older Brother and appointing Samuel and Isaac Winslow as executors of the remainder. Discusses family matters, mentioning a brother, Mrs. Urquhart (possibly his sister Hannah.).

Author: Henry Knox
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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.

Author: Henry Knox
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Consists of two letters, both written by Knox at Dorchester, a neighborhood of Boston, 3 August 1784. The first letter is from Knox to Mrs. Flucker and consists of pages one and two. Discusses matters pertaining to the Waldo estate (Waldo was grandfather of Lucy Knox and Captain Thomas Flucker). Notes You may rest fully assured that nothing shall be left undone on my part to secure as large a part of the Estate as possible to the family. Reports that winter has been ruinous to the estate, and people are squatting on the property without permission. Discusses the debts of Mandamus Councillors related to the estate. The second letter is directed to Captain [Thomas] Flucker. Instructs Thomas to keep his family abreast of news of the Waldo estate and inheritance.

Author: Henry Knox
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Top portion of page 1 is torn off. Appears to discuss financial arrangements regarding their shared business interest in the Waldo patent lands and the Flucker estate.

Author: Henry Knox
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Knox had been in correspondence with Wheaton, who was handling matters related to the division of the Waldo patent among Samuel Waldo's heirs. Encourages Colonel Wheaton to come up to this place as soon as possible, that we may finally agree upon the manner of carrying on the business...

Author: Samuel Waldo
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Was in Boston six weeks previously and saw Joseph Peirce, who was making inquiries of me respecting Uncle Fluckers interest in Falmouth, and I think he was of opinion, that it would be best to make partition of such lands as were undivided, with the heirs of Uncle Francis Waldo & Isaac Winslow; it is what I very much wish to have done, as I am persuaded it is for the interest of all the heirs... Notes that each heir can dispose of their part as they see fit. Adds that if Knox is going to decide on a plan of general division, he hopes it can be done quickly: I have it in contemplation to apply to the Supreme Court, for commissioners to be appointed to make an assignment to me of my share unless some mode of division can be agreed upon by all the heirs. Mentions since he last saw Knox in Boston, Partridge has commenced an action against Cooper's claim and Nathan Winslow. The issue of the action was favorable to Partridge in court, but there has been an appeal. Notes that there is a lack evidence of improvement on Cooper's claim because the witnesses have all died. In consequence, it is imperative to get Uncle Fluckers papers sent to Boston. Sympathizes with Knox over the loss of his son Marcus.

Author: Henry Knox
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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.

Author: Henry Knox
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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.

Author: Henry Knox
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Responds to a letter from Flucker in which Flucker expressed his desire to settle the terms of his deceased father's estate. Informs Flucker that in 1778 the Commonwealth (of Massachusetts) passed a law seizing properties without a formal trial. The property of Thomas's father was seized, but the portion of the estate brought by Thomas's mother, Hannah Waldo Flucker, could not legally be seized. Discusses the complexities of Samuel Waldo's (Flucker's grandfather) Penobscot Estate (also known as the Waldo patent, it was not legally divided among his heirs). Worries about the future of the estate, noting The endeavors on my part shall be working to secure the family as much as possible... Written in Dorchester, a neighborhood of Boston, Massachusetts.

Author: Henry Knox
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Contains two letters. The first, dated 27 September, focuses on issues relating to the Waldo patent and the lands belonging to the deceased Thomas Flucker. The second letter, dated 4 October, discusses the prior letter.