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to E. Levassor

Dickson, a marshal who served as a Union Major during the Civil War informs his grandfather (possibly Eugene Levassor) of his investment in turpentine and rosin production. Reports that his employer purchased 8400 acres of land south west of...

GLC05732.04

to Clara M. Miller

re: Newsy letter from his wife. Talks about his sister and brother and how they are. And a company where his brother works in. All of sudden, Talks about Gods and stuff. But then later talks about some dog which supposed to make Clara jealous.

GLC05755.008

to Clara M. Miller

Alludes to a secret; says he is "perfectly willing to wait several years as you said" and tells her that he went to Alaska, because it was the only place, a man could find work, "but it is a dogs life and you might as well be buried, no pleasure, no...

GLC05755.016

to Clara M. Miller

re: Describes daily routine (breakfast, work, supper). rowing a boat with "a greenhorn."

GLC05755.019

to Clara M. Miller

re: Only saloon seems to make money. He has been informed of a good investment in a saloons, he is not very interested though. Talks a about a man who came on the boat, and went "on a drunk".

GLC05755.038

to Clara M. Miller

re: Longs for reading matter and to see her. Working night and day. He sent her a pictures and gave her some letters to Miss Nettie from his brother. Talks little about summons. Also about Miss Nettie.

GLC05755.040

to Clara M. Miller

Bad weather. "Don't worry yourself about me working myself to death. I don't do enough to kill anybody."

GLC05755.094

[Receipt for $110 for the hire of slave Jim Smith]

Nottingham, a slave owner, attests to the receipt of $110 from Captain William Lambert, for the hire of Nottingham's slave, Jim Smith, for the year of 1861.

GLC05763

to his mother

Explains that he thinks she is not getting some of his letters and vice versa because he moves around a lot. States that he will not advise relatives to come out to the oil region because he is not sure he would be able to get them jobs, as they go...

GLC05802.01

Work contract. Re: sum of $2000 for work done "on two houses in West 49th St. N.Y. City for Mr. J.Q.A. Ward".

2 cent orange stamp on bottom margin.

GLC06343.295

To: J.Q.A. Ward. Re: receipt for two separate payments from Ward for construction work done on his studio, per contract agreement.

2 cent brown stamp on left side.

GLC06343.296

To: J.Q.A. Ward. Re: receipt for items installed in construction work on Ward's studio, including a skylight, ventillator, and damper box.

Receipt made on stationary reading: "Hudson River Iron Works . . . Iron Railings, Bank Doors, Vaults, Shutters, Iron Roofs, Stairs and Sashes, Cemetery Railings, &c." 2 cent brown stamp on right side.

GLC06343.297

Check: to J.Q.A. Ward. Re: payment of $150 "For Professional Services, rendered to family."

2 cent orange stamp in bottom margin.

GLC06343.298

Thanksgiving proclamation [with J. Trumbull printed note]

"The United States in Congress assembled... call upon the several states, to set apart the last Thursday in April next, as a day of fasting, humiliation and prayer." Printed by Timothy Green. This proclamation includes a printed note of Jonathan...

GLC06420.02

to C. H. Betts

Responds to criticism from Betts over an article Roosevelt wrote in The Outlook denouncing the New York Court of Appeals for their decision to rule the workmen's compensation act unconstitutional. States that their conduct was, " ... a most flagrant...

GLC06422

to Eliza Cook

Decides to write a lighthearted and witty letter since he cannot sleep. Describes the routine morning activities and talks about the bad food. Writes a bit later in the day and includes "…I only need the love of one being and that one you can guess...

GLC02570.65

to John Gleason

Letter is not signed but based on the content it appears to be from Knox. Informs Gleason he will be heading to Boston, Massachusetts and needs Gleason to look after things in Thomaston while he is gone. Stresses the importance of keeping the mills...

GLC02437.07733

[Account]

Discusses an account with Henry Knox regarding his term of services and salary.

GLC02437.08758

[Note]

Note related to business with surveys and David Melvin's duties. Includes a note of receipt dated 24 August 1803.

GLC02437.08790

[Note]

Payment for Greeley's services as a surveyor. Also includes a note of receipt signed by Greeley.

GLC02437.08818

[Certificate]

Certifies that E. Conner has made 1,200 casks for lime. Signed by John Gleason and William H. Wiggins.

GLC02437.08837

[List]

Lists the workmen employed by Henry Knox by profession and name. Date from docket.

GLC02437.08840

[Engagement for employment]

Note stating that he will be entering into Henry Knox's employ. Signed by a Daniel [Vickry ?].

GLC02437.08846

[Certificate]

Certifies that William Biskey cut wood from a certain lot. Signed by John Gleason and William H. Wiggins.

GLC02437.08850

[Account of payment made by Thomas Flucker to Thomas Dawes]

Possibly related to Dawes, the Boston architect and patriot. Account information pertains to 1771. Signed by Dawes on verso 26 February 1772, noting receipt of payment from Flucker. Flucker hired Dawes to complete various tasks, including chimney...

GLC02437.09470