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to Governor John Milton

Davis writes as President of the Confederate States to the Governor of Florida about enforcing the Conscript Act in the state and encloses a copy of the instructions (not present). Addresses the issue of physically unfit men reporting for duty and...

GLC01430.01

to Ellen Caskie

Returns photographs that he has signed. He tells her to never hesitate to ask him for more. He thanks her for keeping his name out of the papers and requests that she "... ask the editors of the Despatch & Inquirer to cease quarelling over my name."...

GLC01434

Collection of two documents written by Mary C. Lee [Decimalized .01- .02]

GLC01440

to Norvell Caskie

Mary writes of her husband Robert E. Lee's sudden illness. "He has taken very suddenly & alarmingly ill after a day of rather harrassing mental fatigue but is now better & the Dr. gives us good hope he will soon be well again though he is still...

GLC01440.01

to Norvell Caskie

She updates Caskie on her husband Robert E. Lee's illness. " ... Dr. Madison says that the Genl has neither paralysis or apoplexy but is suffering from tension of the nerves of the head connected with his former illness." She advises that in case...

GLC01440.02

Moorey v. Jonah Simon

Justice of the Peace Leonard orders the sheriff of Bristol to attach the goods and person of Jonah Simon. Simon had failed to reimburse Nicholas Moorey 35 shillings for care he rendered to Simon when Simon was sick. Written in the margin of the...

GLC01450.204.03

to Daniel of St. Thomas Jenifer

Letter written by Contee as a Maryland State Senator to Jenifer as President of the Maryland Senate. Both were serving in the first Maryland Senate. Reports that he will not be able to attend "the Public Service." Says the poor health of his family...

GLC01450.210

to William Bingham

Encloses copies of what he wrote to Bingham on an earlier date concerning the Schooner Hope. Discusses business affairs related to the shipping of goods and medicines. Mentions consignments, accounts, and payments. Letter addressed to Bingham as...

GLC01450.214

[Receipt for Captain Vine Elderkin]

Signed by Ellsworth as a member of the Connecticut Pay-Table Committee. To Connecticut Treasurer Jonathan Lawrence. Receipt says to pay Captain Elderkin over 83 pounds for the various expenses to treat the illnesses in his company in Colonel Mott's...

GLC01450.241.02

to Asa Waterman

Allen informs Waterman of the return of "our Brother Capt Joseph Cashman." Says Mr. Cushing's child "the sicked child that ever I saw." News arrived from Newfoundland of the "Royal George" sinking in port, and 1,300 people dying. Around eight hundred...

GLC01450.242

[Report issued to Massachusetts Governor William Shirley on military activities during the French and Indian War]

Reports on military-related activities, mostly paying allowances, but also retaliating against Indians, detaching men to march against Fort George, and incidents relating to injuries and sickness.

GLC01450.246

to his cousin

Bancker writes that he is in good health and requests his "wach and hanger and acx" be sent to him. Letter written at Fort Hendrick during the French and Indian War.

GLC01450.265

to Johnston Livingston re: description of a spectacular gas experiment

Walter describes a scene he witnessed when a woman inhaled some gas as part of an experiment, and consequently lost her senses and danced around a room in a wild and hysterical fashion.

GLC03107.04100

to Johnston Livingston re: gratitude for the receipt of Johnston's letter

[Crawfurd] describes the relief he felt when he received Johnston's kind letter, and regrets accusing Johnston of coldness. He describes his painful physical condition, and also his inclination towards melancholy thoughts. He also encloses a few...

GLC03107.04133

to Johnston Livingston re: an enjoyable voyage over the sea

Crawfurd writes that the voyage on a ship did wonders for his health, but regrets that the weather in Savannah is too hot for him, and has hence aggravated his condition. He therefore plans to return home by sea in a short time.

GLC03107.04141

to Miss Denning re: trouble writing due to poor health

GLC03107.04153

to [Johnston Livingston] re: assistance for Mrs. Henry Livingston

Millitt states that he is writing on behalf of Mrs. Henry Livingston, who is in a critically destitute situation as she is sick and without money, and her husband is currently in prison. He therefore asks that [Johnston] assist in whatever way he...

GLC03107.04170

to Robert Livingston (1746-1813) re: advice for Robert's health

John Jay writes that he is sorry to hear of Robert's poor health, and urges him to release himself from "Sollicitude & Distress," which may be the cause of his illness. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.04189

to Johnston Livingston re: news of the family

Matilda writes that she is extremely busy taking care of their sick mother, and also notes that a relative "Clermont" will soon be attending Union College.

GLC03107.04086

to Johnston Livingston re: news of the family

Johnston's mother gives him news of the family, including those who have fallen ill.

GLC03107.04096

to Johnston Livingston re: advice regarding a romantic interest

Johnston's cousin advises him to write a letter to a girl he is in love with. She also derides an aquaintance of theirs as a "Yankee," and states that she is on her way to the Liberty Pole. With ALS to Johnston from "E.E.G." on p.2. The letter...

GLC03107.04099

to Johnston Livingston re: concern regarding Johnston's mother's health

Crawfurd thanks Johnston for informing him of the improvement in his mother's health, which has helped to put his mind at ease. Address leaf on p.4.

GLC03107.04128

to Johnston Livingston re: ready to depart for Tivoli

Crawfurd writes that despite his ill health, he will depart shortly for Tivoli. He expresses his fondness for Johnston's mother, and how he has grieved over her death. Address leaf on p.4.

GLC03107.04149

to John Wigram re: unable to settle an account with Mr. Livingston

Overbagh writes that he is too sick to get out of bed, and is therefore unable to travel the distance to settle his account with Mr. Livingston. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.04204

to Johnston Livingston re: their mother's illness

Matilda informs Johnston of their mother's prolonged illness, gives an account of the affairs of family friends, and also notes that the family has just had a most beneficial visit from a dentist from Catskill. Address leaf on p.4.

GLC03107.04066