At 58, Brigadier General Samuel Waldo was a wealthy man. Not only was he a decorated soldier, he was also a merchant and land speculator. The small settlement he had started on his land a few years earlier was doing well. So well, in fact, that she decided it was time to help him grow. Sitting near the fire, Mr. Waldo began to plan. He knew he wanted to bring new settlers to his land, but from where? There were plenty of people in the southern parts of the colonies, but they were likely attached to whatever land they already considered their own. No, he needed people who had little or nothing to hold him back. There were always people willing to emigrate from Europe, wanting to improve their difficult lives. The choice was clear; he would leave immediately for England to spread the word about his homeland. After successfully crossing the Atlantic, Mr. Waldo realized that not all who were eager to undertake the voyage were of the type who would contribute to the growth of his settlement. . He would have to be choosy about who he brought with him. Posting an ad seemed the best way to let everyone know exactly what kind of people he hoped would join him in the colonies. Pen on paper, Mr. Waldo began to write. First, it would have to pique their interest. He would say that the area was already inhabited, so no one would be afraid to leave civilization behind. People traveling to his lands would also be guaranteed the right to practice any form of Christianity they wish, excluding Catholicism. He noted that the climate was similar to that of southern Britain and that winter snows were short-lived. After covering the basics, he began his presentation. Extolling the riches of the land, detailing t...... middle of paper ....... William Grinlay (Greenlaw) and his sons: Jonathan and William Jr., were among the passengers who undertook to pay Mr. Waldo back for the pass at the end of three years. Not all conditions had worked as expected, but Mr. Waldo was still pleased with the outcome. Captain Coulter breathed a sigh of relief when the Joanna left port on August 11, 1753. It was late in the year to begin sailing across the Atlantic Ocean, but with favorable winds he thought they would make it before the storms arrived. autumnal. Exactly 41 days after leaving Greenock, the Joanna arrived in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. Captain Coulter was quick to assure the newspapers that the voyage had gone smoothly and that all 60 passengers had arrived safely. Captain Coulter's words reassured the friends and family his passengers had left behind and they too began to dream of improving their lives in the colonies.