13 July 1857

Pease, Elisha M., 1812-1883

Printed document signed

Title: [Texas land grant to "Esther Gooding Assignee of James J. Stephens"]

Signed by Pease as governor and countersigned by Robert M. Elgin, chief clerk and acting commissioner of the General Land Office. Partially printed grant of 160 acres in Hunt County, Texas. Specifies the precise location and boundaries of the tract. A note on the verso certifies the document.

GLC06623.19

14 September 1886

Benners, E.G., 1812-?

Printed document signed

Title: [Marriage certificate of Edward R. Glover and Emma L. Fowlkes]

Partially printed certificate recording the marriage performed according to the Protestant Episcopal Church. Benners was the rector of Christ Church in Jefferson, Texas.

GLC06623.26

6 August 1850

Smyth, George Washington, 1803-1866

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Certificate of Mary Smith's right to Texas land and her transfer of that land to A.J. Brightwell]

Certified, on 7 August 1843, that Mary Smith, a widow who came to Texas in August 1842, was entitled to a conditional grant of 640 acres in San Augustine County, Texas (accordance with a Texas congressional act passed 15 January 1842). Beneath it is a transfer of Smith's certificate to A.J. Brightwell dated 6 March 1850 and a attestation to the transfer by the clerk, P.M. Graham dated 18 March 1850. At the bottom of page two, George W. Smyth, the commissioner of the General Land Office, certified on 6 August 1850 that this document was a true copy.

GLC06623.27

7 April 1838

Stapp, Elijah, 1738-1843

Autograph document signed

Title: [Probate document relating to an orphaned Texan]

Probate document regarding "Martha J. Guthrie Minor heir of Robert and Casandra Guthrie" recording an account of $15 to her guardian, John Alley, for "schooling, clothing, and boarding." Stapp, signing as justice of the peace for Jackson County, attested to an oath taken by Alley.

GLC06624.08

16 December 1857

Benedict, Hm., fl. 1857

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John Cripps

Writes to Cripps regarding his mother's failing health. Mrs. Monk is suffering from a liver disease and is under the care of a good doctor and the Benedicts. Monk is concerned that Cripps will worry about her well-being but wants him to know that she will be rehabilitating shortly. Benedict assures Cripps that they will do all they can for her. Author's first name possibly Hiram and is the same Mr. Benedict from GLC03587.21. Postmark illegible. Includes ten-cent stamp bearing the image of George Washington.

GLC03587.34

29 April 1793

Washington, George, 1732-1799

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Lewis

Gives to his nephew "The Land which was given to me by my Mother, or as Heir at law I am entitled I do," as a present. Describes the tract in Virginia. Also asks if "Major Harrison went to Mount Vernon as you expected" and about Harrison's intentions regarding his adjoining land. Signed "GWn." Lewis served as his uncle's private secretary.

GLC08930

1 October 1870

Remington, William, fl. 1864-1873

Manuscript document

Title: [Lease of property to J. M. Cook & Co.]

Marked as a copy. Certifies that Caroline and William Remington are leasing 46 South Howard Street to J. M. Cook & Co. beginning 1 October 1870 for $1200 a year.

GLC03545.24.13

2 May 1868

Manuscript document

Title: [Statement of account of 145 North Street]

Certifies receipt of payment from Mr. Henry and John C. Coulter of $1000 for leasing 145 North Street, Baltimore, owned by Mrs. Caroline W. Remington. Marked "original statement."

GLC03545.24.14

17 August 1869

Remington, Caroline, fl. 1864-1873

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Lease agreement for 52 Bolton Street]

Agreement to lease a property in Baltimore owned by the Remingtons to George W. Mahool for one year. Marked original on document.

GLC03545.24.16

26 September 1871

Remington, Caroline, fl. 1864-1873

Manuscript document

Title: [Lease agreement for 48 South Howard Street]

Copy of an agreement to lease a property in Baltimore owned by the Remingtons to Davidson, Clark & Co., a wholesale liquor business, for one year at a rent of $1500. On reverse are notes dated 26 and 27 December 1873 extending the lease of the property. Another note dated 26 February 1874 terminates the lease.

GLC03545.24.17

25 March 1859

Read, Sophia C., fl. 1859-1864

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Assignment of lease]

Documents the lease of some property in Baltimore from Sophia C. Read to Caroline W. Remington for the sum of $14,400. Describes the property in question. Daniel Myers signed as a witness.

GLC03545.24.18

1 October 1864

Remington, Caroline, fl. 1864-1873

Printed document signed

Title: Lease between Caroline W. Remington and Capt. S. H. Dunan

Partially printed document leasing no. 48 South Howard Street in Baltimore, owned by Caroline W. Remington, to Captain S. H. Dunan for $100 per month. The lease is to go into effect 1 October 1864.

GLC03545.24.19

23 April 1861

Stewart, Charles Morton, fl. 1861

Manuscript document

Title: [Sale of property from Charles Morton Stewart to Caroline W. Remington]

Copy of a deed of sale for a property in Baltimore from Charles Morton Stewart and his wife to Caroline W. Remington. Describes the property in question. Copied signatures of Stewart and his wife and Daniel E. Myers as a witness. On page four George E. Langston signed as the clerk of the Superior Court of Baltimore City verifying that this document is a true copy.

GLC03545.24.20

7 November 1871

Remington, William, fl. 1864-1873

Manuscript document

Title: [Lease of 46 South Howard Street]

Copy of the lease agreement for a property in Baltimore owned by William and Caroline W. Remington to Jacob Saunders & Sons for $1500 per year.

GLC03545.24.21

22 August 1871

Remington, William, fl. 1864-1873

Manuscript document

Title: [Lease of 46 Bolton Street]

Copy of the lease agreement for a property in Baltimore owned by William and Caroline W. Remington to Joseph Packard, Jr. at the rate of $650 per year. Small piece in the upper left corner of the first page torn out. No text loss.

GLC03545.24.22

11 November 1867

Remington, William, fl. 1864-1873

Manuscript document

Title: [Lease of 48 South Howard Street]

Copy of the lease agreement for a property in Baltimore owed by William and Caroline W. Remington to Gray Richards for three years at $1100 per year. Note on page two in purple ink dated 11 March 1869 states the lease has been turned over to John Cugle.

GLC03545.24.23

25 March 1859 - February 1861

Prevost, James Charles, 1810-1891

Manuscript document

Title: Search of title of William and Caroline Remington

Partially printed document showing the leased properties owned by William and Caroline Remington in Baltimore. Includes the names of the various renters, the lease dates, the addresses, and the cost. On paper printed with Pennington & Read, Attorneys at Law, Baltimore.

GLC03545.24.24

13 February 1861

Read, Sophia C., fl. 1859-1864

Manuscript document

Title: Lease from Sophia C. Read to William & Caroline W. Remington

Copy of a lease agreement for a property in Baltimore called Oak Grove for one year at a rate of $600 per year. Witnessed by William George Read.

GLC03545.24.27

30 January 1864

Watson, Henry, fl. 1864-1867

Manuscript document signed

Title: Lease from Henry Watson to Caroline W. Remington

Lease agreement for a lot on Decker Street in Baltimore. Describes the property. Signed as a witness by W. N. Haynard. With 50 cent U.S. inter revenue stamp on first page.

GLC03545.24.32

1 April 1873

Remington, William, fl. 1864-1873

Manuscript document

Title: [Lease agreement for 52 Bolton Street]

Copy of the lease agreement for a property in Baltimore owned by William and Caroline W. Remington to Henry Moore at a rate of $600 per year. Note on reverse dated 5 October 1874 signed by the Remingtons states the contract has been canceled in consideration of a sum of $200 given to them by Henry Moore.

GLC03545.24.33

11 November 1864

Remington, William, fl. 1864-1873

Manuscript document

Title: [Sale to Keen & Hagerty of Captain S. H. Dunan's lease]

Copy of the sale of a lease on a warehouse at 48 South Howard Street in Baltimore owned by William and Caroline W. Remington.

GLC03545.24.35

August 1866

Remington, William, fl. 1864-1873

Manuscript document

Title: [Continuation of the lease on "Oak Grove"]

Agreement to continue the lease on a property in Baltimore called Oak Grove owned by Sophia C. Read. Also certifies that Read will execute a deed of 25 feet of land on Remington Avenue provided that the Remington's erect a house on a property east of Remington Avenue and north of Linden St. States that Read will loan the Remingtons $6000 to do this.

GLC03545.24.36

14 July 1868

Remington, William, fl. 1864-1873

Manuscript document

Title: [Lease contract for 46 Bolton Street]

Copy of a lease agreement for a property in Baltimore owned by William and Caroline W. Remington to John J. Hooff for three years at a rate of $750 a year. Piece torn out of upper left corner of first page where there was possibly a stamp.

GLC03545.24.37

30 May 1854

Gadsden, James, 1788-1858

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John Cripps

Writes to his Secretary after arriving in Vera Cruz with Mrs. Monk (Cripps' mother), Mrs. Gadsden and two family friends. Asks for news regarding acceptance or rejection of the treaty.

GLC03587.14

31 May 1854

Gadsden, James, 1788-1858

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John Cripps

Writes to his Secretary more fully after yesterday's hasty note (GLC03587.14). Discusses the toll the trip to Mexico has taken on Mrs. Gadsden but hopes the rest of their journey will be smooth. Reminds him to set up a bed for himself, Mrs. Gadsden, and Mrs. Monk (Cripps' mother). Mentions the possibility of more guests so Cripps may be prepared. Imprint in upper left corner depicts a galleon under "Paris."

GLC03587.15