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Autograph document

[Recipe for consumption]

1783-1815

Unknown

GLC01450.600. 015

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Autograph note signed

[Request for 2 gallons of brandy]

1783-1815

Matkin, David (fl. ?-)

GLC01450.600.039

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Header Record

[Items related to the Murphy family of Missouri] [Decimalized .01- .81]

1805-1863

Murphy, David, 1769-1844

Contains account books, numerous receipts, and letters related to the Murphy family of Missouri. David Murphy's signature appears on many of the receipts, and the collection includes his will and materials related to a local election.

GLC01450.600

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Autograph manuscript signed

Letterbook of U.S.S. Isonomia East Gulf squadron from Oct 12th 1864 to Dec. 24th 1864 and U.S.S. Mohican N. Pacific squadron from Augt 14th 1866 to June 1st 1867

October 12, 1864-June 1, 1867

Simpson, Edward, 1824-1888

Majority of letters written and signed by Simpson, though several are clerically written and signed. Attacks on Fort Sumter, engagements with blockade runners and attacks on various gun batteries. Includes two letters regarding deserters of the U.S...

GLC05911.07

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Autograph letter signed

to James Kelly

3 July 1853

Moore, John, 1826-1907

Writes to his sister Mary's husband about the weather and the lack of activity. Anticipates traveling to Cuba with the possibility of American possession resulting from Manifest Destiny. Makes references to Billy Bowlegs harboring slaves. "You now...

GLC04193.02

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Autograph letter signed

to Mary West

26 August 1862

West, Lewis H., 1829-?

Written by Lewis to his sister Mary. Continues the letter on 30 August and 5 September. Disparages where he is stationed, saying it is desolate and lacks civilized life. Says he has been made an executive officer again, due to personnel changes on...

GLC03836.37

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Autograph document

[Col. Smith's money spent on bacon and flour]

31 July 1805

GLC01450..600.018

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Autograph note

to Mrs. David Murphy

October 27, 1842

White, J.M., fl. 1842

Itemized bill for Mrs. David Murphy.