A-3 1819, May 15 Agreements (2) between Mary Kirkland and E. R. signed by the later in the presence of Charles Robinson. The first one states that "the following articles shall remain subject to future adjustment between them (viz.) the cider made in 1818, the chair and Harness, and the accounts of Joshua Kirkland, Russell Clark, Thomas Tracey, Josiah Bradner, & Joel Bristoll. The second one states that "the said Mary relinquishes & makes over to the said Edward during her natural life all her right to the dwellig house of the said parties except two rooms; & in consideration thereof the Edward engages to furnish her with firewood & all the other conveniences of living for herself & the friends who may call to see her, & also to have for her use a horse & chaise.
C-1 1818, Feb. 20 Letter to Eliza Kirkland in Clinton from her brother John in Cambridge, MA. Mentions that he is sending a check which must be signed by Mr. Lothrup (presumably her brother-in-law, John Lothrup).
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1818, February 20 - Letter to Eliza Kirkland from John Thornton Kirkland.
F-2 1832, Feb. 25 E. R., in his own hand, draws up a contract which will be used to sell this land of approximately 50 acres (which he acquired from Mary Kirkland in July or August of 1821) to John Powell, with the closing to take place March 1, 1832. The specific boundaries of the land to be deeded are included in this contract. He also deducts the interest on the money which Powell, Parmelee, and Nelson put aside for the down payment. E. R.'s rough draft of this formal contract is also included (dated 24 Feb. 1832), and it contains the specifics of the financial transaction between E. R. and Powell.
A-2 1816, Dec. 6 Josiah Bradner presented a bill to Mary & Eliza Kirkland for items listed from Dec. 16, 1813 through Dec. 6, 1816. These include 1 sheep skin and 2 lamb skins, 1 colt's skin, 1 gallon vinegar, 1/2 bushel apples, steer hide, etc. The sum total of the statement is $56.12.
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Josiah Bradner presented a bill to Mary and Eliza Kirkland.
A-3 1819, May 15 Agreements (2) between Mary Kirkland and E. R. signed by the later in the presence of Charles Robinson. The first one states that "the following articles shall remain subject to future adjustment between them (viz.) the cider made in 1818, the chair and Harness, and the accounts of Joshua Kirkland, Russell Clark, Thomas Tracey, Josiah Bradner, & Joel Bristoll. The second one states that "the said Mary relinquishes & makes over to the said Edward during her natural life all her right to the dwellig house of the said parties except two rooms; & in consideration thereof the Edward engages to furnish her with firewood & all the other conveniences of living for herself & the friends who may call to see her, & also to have for her use a horse & chaise.
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Lease between Mary Kirkland and Edward Robinson. Items a3l and a3m were enclosed within this document.
A-3 1819, May 17 Lease. Between Mary Kirkland and E. R. for "the one undivided half of all the lands and appurtenances, excepting the mansion house, which were devised by the late Samuel Kirkland in his last will & testament" for which E. R. agrees to pay $150 annual rent beginning from the 1st of April 1820. Enclosed in this agreement was a slip of paper dated 17 May 1820 and signed by Mary Kirkland for receipt of $150 for the rent.
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receipt for $150 received fron Edward Robinson, signed by Mary Kirkland.
C-1 1817, April 13 Letter to Eliza Kirkland from her brother, John Thornton Kirkland, in Cambridge, MA. John responds to Eliza's financial needs by promising to send her money on a regular basis. He also states that he means to send her "some money to get the necessary fees paid for securing those pieces of land that belong to your mother and you." Mentions Mrs. Amory (i.e. Sarah Kirkland) has moved to Milton, MA. Asks if Eliza and Mary Kirkland (his step-mother) plan to spend the summer with him in Cambridge.
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1817, April 13 - Letter to Eliza Kirkland from her brother, John Thornton Kirkland.
A-3 1820, Feb. 23 Notice served on John T. Kirkland by the executors of Samuel Kirkland's will, namely Mary Kirkland, Joel Bristoll, and Edward Robinson. The executors agree to repay the purchase money (with interest) which was paid by Ralph W. Kirkland for the price of land now in dispute "between you and Elisha Lee," so long as John relinquishes all claims to the land. A note at the bottom of the agreement, written by Charles Robinson, states that he personally delivered a duplicate of the notice to John in Cambridge, MA.