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An Agreement between Harriet H. Wait and Edwin R. Mead

Concerning the ownership of some property and some furniture and other items contained within.

GLC08284.129

to Cousin Pristram

Mary received a letter from Pristram in regard to Aunt Sally's welfare and Uncle John Little's estate. In other news Elisabeth is marryring a widower.

GLC02161.155

[Receipt of William Murphy]

GLC01450.600.028

Receipt of G.J Ray

GLC01450.600.029

[receipt for David Murphy]

GLC01450.600.030

[Certifying loyalty to the Union]

Written in Saint Francois County. Signed by Cobb, John A. Weber, Reinhart Laney, Elisha J. White, and Thomas Lang as citizens of Saint Francois County Missouri. The signees swear that they are personally acquainted with Catherine E. Murphy, a widow...

GLC01450.600.001

David's Murphy's Book [Account Book]

GLC01450.600.002

Bible Society Treasurer's Book

GLC01450.600.003

David Murphy's Book [account book]

GLC01450.600.004

to David Murphy

Record of Receipt for David Murphy.

GLC01450.600.005

to Tuckers

Receipt for Tuckers and note about Thomas Reevas.

GLC01450.600.006

to David Murphy

Receipt for David Murphy.

GLC01450.600.007

to Mrs. David Murphy

Itemized bill for Mrs. David Murphy.

GLC01450.600.008

to David Murphy

Receipt for David Murphy.

GLC01450.600.009

[account book]

GLC01450.600.010

to David Murphy

GLC01450.600.011

[The subscribers agree to pay]

GLC01450.600.012

to Mrs. Murphy

GLC01450.600.013

to Mr. Murphy

Instructions to Mr. Murphy on how to treat his sick daughter.

GLC01450.600.014

[receipt for David Murphy]

GLC01450.600.016

[receipt for David Murphy]

GLC01450.600.017

to unknown

Price of flour and bacon.

GLC01450.600.018

to David Murphy

GLC01450.600.019

[Receipt for David Murphy]

GLC01450.600.020

[Receipt for David Murphy]

GLC01450.600.021

[Receipt for David Murphy]

GLC01450.600.022

[Receipt for David Murphy]

GLC01450.600.023

to William Madkins

GLC01450.600.024

Credits on MacArthurs

Dated 26 December 1818-2 November 1819.

GLC01450.600.025

[Receipt of David Murphy]

GLC01450.600.026

[Receipt of David Murphy]

GLC01450.600.027

[George Dill promises to pay Watson]

GLC01450.600.031

[ itemized list of taxes for the Murphys]

GLC01450.600.032

[Receipt for Richard and William Murphy's subscription to illegible magazine or newspaper]

GLC01450.600.033

[Receipt of Louis Sim's subscription to Enquirer]

GLC01450.600.034

[Record of Receipt for David Murphy]

GLC01450.600.035

[Record of Receipt for David Murphy's courthouse taxes]

GLC01450.600.036

[Record of Receipt for David Murphy's state, county, and courthouse taxes]

GLC01450.600.037

[Record of Receipt for David Murphy's circuit court fees]

GLC01450.600.038

[Receipt of Mrs. David Murphy for subscription to Ratmonth?]

GLC01450.600.040

[Receipt of David Murphy for the cost of a civil suit]

GLC01450.600.041

[Receipt of William Murphy for county taxes]

GLC01450.600.042

[Receipt of David Murphy for state and county taxes]

GLC01450.600.043

[Receipt of David Murphy for state and county taxes]

GLC01450.600.044

[Receipt of David Murphy for state and county taxes]

GLC01450.600.045

[Record of Receipt for David Murphy's state and county taxes]

GLC01450.600.046

[Record of Receipt for David Murphy for his subscription to St. Louis Beacon]

GLC01450.600.047

[Record of Receipt for David Murphy regarding court case fee]

GLC01450.600.048

[Record of Receipt for David Murphy's state and county taxes]

GLC01450.600.049

[Constable receipt for David Murphy]

GLC01450.600.050

[Court receipt of David Murphy]

GLC01450.600.051

[receipt of David Murphy]

GLC01450.600.052

[List of expenses for David Murphy for Sept. 30th-Oct. 17th]

GLC01450.600.053

[List of expenses for David Murphy for Jan. 14th-Jan. 19th]

Dated January 14, 1834 - January 19, 1834.

GLC01450.600.054

[David Murphy, Isaac Cunningham, WIlliam Brown, James Ritter, and Charles Bart are appointed by the county court]

GLC01450.600.055

[ Receipt of David Murphy for land purchase]

GLC01450.600.056

[Announcing pro-slavery meeting]

GLC01450.600.057

to the independent electors of the county of St. Genevieve

GLC01450.600.058

to Mr. Murphy

GLC01450.600.059

Insteuits qulon a circul...[in French]

mentions Governor Wilkinson

GLC01450.600.060

[petition to elect Nathaniel Book as Mayor of St. Genevieve]

GLC01450.600.061

People's Ticket with Sam Caruthers for Rep. [4 copies]

GLC01450.600.062

to Brother Murphy

GLC01450.600.063

to John

David Murphy writes to John about the approaching election.

GLC01450.600.064

Moore Certificate

GLC01450.600.065

Commissioners' Obligation

discusses David Murphy's obligations to the county

GLC01450.600.066

[petition to appoint Nathaniel Cook as second mayor of St. Genevieve]

GLC01450.600.067

[petition to replace John Nallee with John Smith in St. Genevieve]

GLC01450.600.068

[Annnouncement from the county clerk that David Murphy has died and left a will leaving his estate to others]

GLC01450.600.069

[David Murphy's will]

Dated May 14, 1843- 7 September 1843.

GLC01450.600.070

[Copy of David Murphy's will]

GLC01450.600.071

[David Murphy's will, unfinished and undated]

GLC01450.600.072

[Ledger for 91 Francois Branch Bible Society]

GLC01450.600.073

[Horses sold between David Murphy and James Dodson]

GLC01450.600.074

[Military department declares resignation]

GLC01450.600.075

to James Lowry Donaldson

A letter from David Murphy to James Lowry Donaldson. Donaldson was a register of land claims for the district of Louisiana.

GLC01450.600.076

[David Murphy is sworn in]

GLC01450.600.077

[Pledge to form volunteer obligation to help those whose resources have been taken by the wolves]

GLC01450.600.078

Articles of agreement between Joab Lim and David Murphy of the district of New Bourbon.

GLC01450.600.079

to Sons

GLC01450.600.080

to Sir

Duane writes a letter to Murphy addressing the letter as "to Sir."

GLC01450.600.081

to John R. Sherman

He has enclosed the bill against his mother's estate. It includes all fees and monies he advanced in defending suits against the stockholders of the First National Bank.

GLC02161.169

to Eunice Lombard Edwards

Writes to his mother from head quarters, 37th Regiment Massachusetts Volunteers. Reports, "We are to cross the Rappahannock again tomorrow morning, although I am not so foolish as to allow myself to think that in the coming struggle I must die, yet...

GLC02163.09

[Second codicil to Alfred Hughes's will]

Also signed by Thomas W. Luckett, John H. Moss, and Abraham Gordon as witnesses.

GLC02166.113

Court documents re: settlement of various estates [Decimalized .01- .07]

1. Carr, Thomas, and Thomas W. Clagett. DS: Fayette Co., [Ky.] 27 January 1820. Inventory of the goods and chattles of Asa Baker, dec'd. With attached sheet ordering the inventory of Baker's estate. 4 p. + docket.
2. Randalph, Moses, and Jediah...

GLC07237

Inventory of the goods and chattles of Asa Baker,

Carr, Thomas, and Thomas W. Clagett. DS: Fayette Co., [Ky.] 27 January 1820. Inventory of the goods and chattles of Asa Baker, dec'd. With attached sheet ordering the inventory of Baker's estate. 4 p. + docket.

GLC07237.01

Settlement of the estate of Joseph Cooper

Randalph, Moses, and Jediah Stout. DS: [Fayette Co., Ky.?] 29 January 1820. Settlement of the estate of Joseph Cooper, dec'd. 4 p.

GLC07237.02

Court order for an inventory of the estate of John White

Rodes, J.C. DS: Fayette Co., [Ky.] January 1820. Court order for an inventory of the estate of John White. 2 p.

GLC07237.03

Court order for an inventory of the estate of Abraham Bird

Rodes, J.C. DS: Fayette Co., [Ky.] March 1820. Court order for an inventory of the estate of Abraham Bird. 2 p.

GLC07237.04

Last will and testament

Cotton, Will. DS: Fayette Co., Ky. 4 February 1820. Last will and testament, including dispersal of his slaves. 12 p.

GLC07237.05

Court order for an inventory of the estate of Frank Bell

D: [Fayette Co., Ky.] August 1820. Court order for an inventory of the estate of Frank Bell. 1 p. + docket.

GLC07237.06

Last will and testament

Ewing, Samuel. DS: Fayette Co., Ky. 6 October 1819. Last will and testament, including dispersal of his slaves. 4 p.

GLC07237.07

[Receipt from Jane Knickerbocker to Nelson Rifenburgh]

Receipt from Jane Knickerbocker to Nelson Rifenburgh. It is worth $237.86 and represents interest on the estate of Mr. Jacob Rifenburgh.

GLC08914.041

[Two letters by Harrison Stearns, a former slave, to the wife of his former master] [Decimalized .01-.02]

GLC08945

to Mary Jane Ferris Stearns

In response to a letter from Mary, the wife of his former master, William F. Stearns, Harrison, a freed slave, offers condolence for William's death and inquires about a gift of land William promised him. Writes in part: "You said something bout...

GLC08945.01

to Mary Jane Ferris Stearns

Harrison, a freed slave, writes to Mary, the wife of his former master, William F. Stearns, to inform her that he received the deed for the gift of land William promised him (see GLC08945.01) and has had it recorded. Thanks her and indicates he will...

GLC08945.02

to Jane McLachlan

Burr denies having any of the money owed to McLachlan's son, Philip Garniss. Says Mr. Gardiner has $2,600 for the her son and that he is trying to help secure for the boy. Says if she tries to take it, the money will be returned to Mr. Gardiner...

GLC08970

to Henry Knox

Peirce notes that his son, Hardy Peirce, "Lost his Life at Fort Lee while you Sir was Colo. of the Regiment viz Novr 5th 1776." Requests Knox for help in obtaining his late son's pay and rations. Knox's reply on verso, dated 20 May 1783, is written...

GLC02437.02117

to Henry Knox

Written by Peirce to Major General Knox. It seems that Knox was making inquiries for property involving his Loyalist in-law's confiscated estates. Says he has seen Mr. Imman and Mr. Rowe and that the former said he would take 3,000 pounds for his...

GLC02437.01835

to Joseph Harrod

Discusses the affairs of the late Captain Lieutenant Samuel Treat, and how his heirs would receive the money and estate. Also includes a certificate giving his heirs the right to his possessions. Both the letter and the certificate are written and...

GLC02437.01981