Thomas Waters Sr. – My Waters Family

From Mary Anne Sillifant to her husband’s ward Thomas Waters Sr. (November 30, 1804)

November 30, 1804Letters

[Written sometime between November 30, 1804-May 2, 1805.] Mr. Waters, I have sent the things as you desired, the list of which you will find enclosed. The number is not…

From J.K. Kinsman to his former messmate Thomas Waters Sr. (January 1, 1810)

January 1, 1810Letters

My Dear Govr, I will be much Obliged to you if you will allow your man or one of your party to run down to the West end at Taylor's for a Bonnet & Hat they have…

From Jas. Le Vesconte to his former messmate Thomas Waters Sr. (February 20, 1810)

February 20, 1810Letters

Dear Waters, As the Vesta is to sail to morrow for Bermuda, I take the opportunity of sending you a few lines to say we are still jogging on in the old way and we are all extremely dull and not a prize to…

From John Gullett to his former messmate Thomas Waters Sr. (February 21, 1810)

February 21, 1810Letters

Swiftsure at Sea, 21st Feb. 1810 My dear Governor, I could not suffer an opportunity of sending to Bermuda to pass without expressing the earnest wishes of all your ci-devant Messmates that your…

From John Gullett to his former messmate Thomas Waters Sr. (April 8, 1810)

April 8, 1810Letters

To His Excellency Governor Waters, Commander of the forces etc. etc. etc. Ireland. With a piece of Beef and Potatoes, for the Governor's household. My dear Governor, I could not suffer the opportunity to escape which…

From George P. Wingrove to his former messmate Thomas Waters Sr. (May 8, 1810)

May 8, 1810Letters

To Lieut. Waters R;M.. Commandant. Ireland. Swiftsure May 8th 1810 Bermuda Dear Waters It is the particular wish of myself and the rest of your Messmates to see you as soon as it may be convenient to you…

From John Gullet to his former messmate Thomas Waters Sr. (May 13, 1810)

May 13, 1810Letters

To His Excellency Governor Waters, Commandant of the Forces. Ireland Island. Swiftsure 13th May Dear Waters, I could not leave a worthy Messmate in the chance of not again returning…

From George P. Wingrove to his former messmate Thomas Waters, Sr. (May 19, 1810)

May 19, 1810Letters

To Lieut. Waters R.M.. Commandant. Ireland [cover marked "Recd this June 5th"] Swiftsure May 19th 1810 Dear Waters, The Money you will receive by Mr Renner is to be paid in the following Proportions. Dollars Wm Davey Drumr 7: 10:…

From John Sillifant to his ward Thomas Waters Sr. (August 24, 1810)

August 24, 1810Letters

John Sillifant to Thomas Waters R.M. Addressed to Lieut.t Waters, Royal Marines, on board H.M.S. Ship Swiftsure or at Ireland Island, Bermuda's, America Coombe, 24 August 1810 [Note: Coombe is…

From Mary Totness to her brother Thomas Waters Sr. (January 10, 1813)

January 10, 1813Letters

Mary Totness to her brother. Thomas Waters R.M. Addressed to Lieunt Waters R Marines, Rochdale, Lancaster Bath Jany 10, 1813 My dear Brother, I am sorry my letter was so…

From John Sillifant to his ward Thomas Waters Sr. (March 17, 1815)

March 17, 1815Letters

John Sillifant to Thomas Waters R.M. Addressed to Lieut.t Waters, Royal Marines, Rochdale, Lancashire Coombe, 17 March 1815 My Dear Sir, Your letter of the 22 Ulto. afforded me much…

From John Sillifant to his ward Thomas Waters Sr. (December 15, 1816)

December 15, 1816Letters

[John Sillifant to Thomas Waters R.M.] Addressed to Lieut Waters, Royal Marines, Portsmouth Coombe, 15 Decr. 1816 My Dear Mr Waters, It is many months since we had the pleasure…