1 December 1791

Cooper, Samuel, 1798-1876

Document signed

Title: [Deed for sale of land in the Waldo Patent]

Deed of sale for part of the Waldo patent from Oliver Smith to Henry Jackson. A deed certifying the sale of around 65,000 acres of land purchased by Smith at auction from the estate of Thomas Flucker. Describes in detail the specifics of the land being sold and the history of the land's ownership. Also signed with the names of Hannah Spanell, Oliver Smith and Anee Smith. Cooper signs as the "Justice of the Peace."

GLC02437.09237

28 March 1781

Shaw, Samuel, 1754-1794

Document

Title: [Permission for John Thornton]

Allows Thornton to pass with his wife and child to the quarters of the [4th?] artillery regiment stationed at Newton, Pennsylvania.

GLC02437.09550

15 September 1863

Terry, Robert B., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mother and Sister

Writes to his mother about monetary issues, instructing her on what property she should sell, as his Father has died. In note to sister, tells her that he will write every Friday. Written on stationery with "US Army General Hospital, Newton University, Baltimore" letterhead.

GLC03523.08.81

10 October 1863

Terry, Robert B., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sister

Informs sister that he is still working at the hospital. Reports that he does not know where the rest of his company is, although notes that last he heard they were in Alexandria. Regarding their father's death, he states, "Mother must take things cooly quietly & collectively. And must not pay any Bills simply because men comes up and tells her that father owes them so and so, their saying so does not make it so. Written on stationery with "US Army General Hospital, Newton University, Baltimore" letterhead.

GLC03523.08.82

13 November 1863

Terry, Robert B., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sister

Relays to his sister that, a possible mutual friend, Dan Shern has died. States, "little did I think when I saw him on the 14 of October that he would be in the grave before one month roled over his head. Well it is a road we will all have to travel so we must be prepared for the uncertain hour of our certain death." Discusses her "situation," possibly referring to her marital status. Indicates that he thinks she should get married rather than be a schoolteacher. Inquires about their mother's health, relating remorse that he did not write about her sooner as he knows she has been sick.…

GLC03523.08.84

3 May 1853

Forrest, Ralston S., fl. 1853

Autograph letter signed

Title: To James M. Maitland

Addresses note "Dear Sir," and gives a brief synopsis of his life for the past four years. Details that in the winter of 1841 "at the obligation of my Father" he attended the "Howard Academy" in Rockville, and after making great scholastic progress decided that he would like to take charge of a public school, so that he could teach and continue his studies. However, "my duties as a teacher began to increase to such an extent that the whole of my time was occupied with my classes consequently leaving me no time to study." He then decided that he should move to California, but instead, due to…

GLC03523.10.003

17 January 1854

Maitland, James M., 1815-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: To Ann Maitland

Addresses letter to "My Dear Companion" from the House of Representatives, Columbus Ohio. Confides in his wife that he misses her and their children greatly and that he is sorry to hear of the death of so many of their acquaintances. Reports "There is a great amount of wickedness perpertrated in this City and in all Cities. There are many tempations the unwary are often caught and drawn into...I have enjoyed myself in a religious point tolerably well the seductions of satan have no charms for me." Small letter dated 18 January on the last page, noting that he is going to try and take a train…

GLC03523.10.007

19 February 1854

Maitland, John A., fl. 1854-1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: To James M. Maitland

Writes to his brother, reporting that business is good and that he expects to get the mill started soon. States, "I am glad to hear of your success in being elected to the house of Representatives and if you still stick to the Democratic principles of our Forefathers." Informs him that their cousin, Margaret Martin, fell down the stairs recently, but they are expecting her to recover.

GLC03523.10.009

11 March 1854

Keenan, Margaret, fl. 1854

Autograph letter signed

Title: to James M. Maitland

Writes to her brother summarizing all the family news.

GLC03523.10.012

21 September 1864

Knox, Andrew, 1835-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sarah Knox

Knox writes to his wife from a camp outside Petersburg, Virginia. Expresses deep love for her and gratitude for her support of the war. Predicts success for the Union is imminent. Refers to Union control of the Weldon Railroad in Petersburg, Virginia and the capture of Mobile, Alabama. Mentions a grand salute with large mortars in honor of these victories.

GLC03523.20.18

24 September 1864

Knox, Andrew, 1835-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sarah Knox

Knox writes to his wife from a camp outside Petersburg, Virginia. Reports receipt of her letters and the joy they bring him. Says he destroys her letters after reading them several times because "I do not wish anyone but myself to read them." Refers to the success of Union General Philip Sheridan. Informs he was ordered to appear for an examination for promotion which he declined in writing because of his longing to return to her as soon as possible, and not be mustered into service for an additional three years. States quite a lot of officers have done the same. Comments he is in a safe…

GLC03523.20.19

16 October 1864

Knox, Andrew, 1835-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sarah Knox

Knox writes to his wife from a camp outside Petersburg, Virginia. Says her letters help the tediousness of war. Reports the city of Petersburg is plainly visible and "...I heard the church bells ringing from there, this morning, the same as if nothing like war was going on around it..." States the churches are targets and they can see eight from their position. Mentions they offered him a promotion to Captain if he consents to be mustered into service for an additional six months, which he refused. Says there is a strong desire to keep all officers in the regiment. Letter has a small hole on…

GLC03523.20.20

12 November 1864

Knox, Andrew, 1835-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sarah Knox

Knox writes to his wife from a camp outside Petersburg, Virginia. Expresses deep love and longing for her. Comments how much he misses her kisses and dancing with her. Reports he has not seen a lady in six months except on the streets of Petersburg through a "glass." Discusses when he should return home after being mustered out on 12 March 1865. Complains he has no blankets, socks or proper fitting shirts. Comments on President Abraham Lincoln's re-election and the demise of the Democratic party.

GLC03523.20.21

4 August 1793

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Manuscript document signed

Title: [An article of Francis Waldo's will]

Document pertains to issues regarding the division of the estate once belonging to Francis Waldo. Knox hopes to secure the portion of the Waldo patent left to Hannah Harwood. Believes he is entitled to it because Harwood once deprived Lucy Knox of over four thousand dollars that she was meant to inherit from Francis Waldo, when Harwood lost the money as a debt. This discussion is related to Knox's desire to buy the Winslow family's share of the Waldo patent. Contains a transciption of part of Francis Waldo's will, stating that over two thousand dollars be divided among the children of his…

GLC02437.09245

23 November 1856

Planke, P.E., fl. 1856

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joseph M. Maitland

Addresses letter "Dear Coz," wishing him well and writes to him, "get the prettiest girl in Champaign for a wife..." Tells him that he is doing well and is glad to be back in Lancaster.

GLC03523.10.015

10 February 1860

Cherry, Anna Kate, fl. 1860

Autograph letter signed

Title: to James M. Maitland

Writes to her cousin, "I am going to write to an unknown cousin... but hope that we may have the pleasure soon of forming an acquaintance. Notes that if he came to cousin Joseph Irving's school for a visit that he would not recognize her. Confides in him that she weighs 173 pounds. Asks that he come for a visit. Adds, "Do you feel like marching down there and whipping some of those Southerners? I am looking every day to hear that war has commenced and I fear if it does that there will be blood shed for some time."

GLC03523.10.025

6 April 1860

Coleman, George W., fl. 1857-1886

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joseph M. Maitland

Informs his cousin that he has married "one of Ills' best virgins. It was said by many that she was the most beautiful bride that they had ever seen. She was dressed in Sky Blue Silk, her fair fell in beautiful curls down her neck... I love her. Yes I love her." Apologizes for not telling him about the marriage sooner, but proclaims "I was not certain I had her, and I did not wish to say anything to anyone for fear that false reports might be circulated..."

GLC03523.10.027

31 August 1860

Carl, George F., fl. 1860

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joseph M. Maitland

Tells his friend that he has left Urbana, and explains that he might have made an "impression" on a couple of women, noting however, that it was unintentional. Writes that when he left "I felt considerably like as if I had been drawn down a rainbow hauled by a pink angel, with 'shingled hair' did you feel so?" Discusses the merits of teaching as a profession. Proclaims, "May our friendship be 'lasting as the mountains rich' and 'as endurable as the waves of the ocean.' "

GLC03523.10.028

4 November 1861

Murphy, Andrew, fl. 1861

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Appointment of Elhanan M. Mast as their attorney]

States that Andrew and Lucinda Murphy appoint Elhanan M. Mast, Lieutenant of Company 13th Regiment, Ohio Volunteers, as their attorney. Letter discusses compensation for the death of Lucinda Murphy's son, Joseph H. Sivisher, whom she had with her deceased husband, John H. Sivisher. Signed by both Andrew and Lucinda Murphy, as well as a witness, John H. Young.

GLC03523.10.037

4 May 1862

Wharton, Bell, 1843-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to [Joseph M. Maitland]

Addresses letter "Dear Friend Joe." Relays a story about an "exceedingly interesting epistle" that was stored in a woman's pocket that she wanted to read. Reports that she eventually took it from her and "got my nose nearly broken in." Recipient inferred.

GLC03523.10.041

16 September 1862

Maitland, Joseph M., 1836-1918

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Bell Wharton

Reports to Bell, possibly his friend or girlfriend, from Camp Chase that he wanted to come down for a visit, but his buggy has been broken. Asks that she direct future letters to, "Camp Chase, Co G. 95 Reg, O.V.I. Care Capt. Hannock."

GLC03523.10.046

21 November 1862

Maitland, J.G., fl. 1837-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Bell Maitland

Speculates to his friend, "I suppose as the 95th is one of the fighting Reg. it will go into the field in a few weeks at longest." Reports that there was "quite an exictement in camp tonight; owing to some difficulty in the first Parole Regt. They refused to stand guard & perform camp duty, & to night they collect together and burnt their Guard House." Asks that she direct her letters to "Camp Chase, Co. G. 95th Reg. O.V.I in care of Capt. Warmock."

GLC03523.10.051

4 December 1862

Damuth, Dolphus, fl. 1839-1913

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Maria Damuth

Tells about being on picket duty beside the Mississippi River and his job as a sergeant, keeping watch over the line. Sergeants and officers of the guard "stand twenty four hours at a time in pleasant weather," conditions which prompt the camp orderly to try standing guard - only to find himself rained on. Tells his sister that she should stay at home instead of searching for work and "by your words and deeds make home as pleasant as you can." Also reminds her to "not speak a crass word to eather Pa or Ma." Damuth makes it clear that he has no regrets about enlisting to be a soldier, for…

GLC03523.14.04

27 May 1861

Blanchard, Ira, 1835-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary (Wright) Kellogg

Blanchard writes to Mary Wright from Camp Goodell. Expresses gratitude for her letter and says when the mail arrives, the soldiers "...flock to the office like sheep." Says once the letters are read the band plays "the girl I left behind." Reports his regiment is waiting to be received into the service of the general government, and if refused, they will return home next month. Mentions they have received their uniforms and muskets from Harper's Ferry. Discusses a large fight that took place in camp resulting in a lot of structural damage. Explains some of the troops were unhappy with the…

GLC03523.31.03

3 July 1861

Blanchard, Ira, 1835-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary (Wright) Kellogg

Blanchard writes to Mary Wright from Camp Pope. Discusses his loneliness for the female sex, "You know it is not nature to be thus alone." Mentions shaving his whiskers close to his face and getting a severe cold. Comments on the constant rain, damp clothing, and difficult marches. Describes the tent structure of the camp, "... all arranged in beautiful order like streets in a city..." Remarks that two men had been shot, one very seriously. Describes the severely injured man's prayer, "... O Lord let me live this time." Reports the Lord must have heard the man's prayer because he lived. Says…

GLC03523.31.05