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to John S. Witmer

One extract of a letter dated December 21, 1877 from S.S. [Rathoon] to John S. Witmer. Letter pertains to the descriptions of a building where Congress originally convened in Lancaster. This location was later converted into "White Tavern."

GLC07713.02.07

Fannie Virginia Casseopia Lawrence

One undated cabinet card of a portrait three girls who have been emancipated from slavery in New Orleans, Louisiana. Text on card identifies them as "Rebecca, Augusta, and Rosa." Reverse side contains the photographer's name, "M.H. Kimball" and that...

GLC09841.04

Washington and His Generals

One engraving entitled, "Washington and His Generals," illustrated by Alexander Hay Ritchie. Depicts General George Washington meeting with other generals during the American Revolutionary War.

GLC09838

to Marshall P. Wilder

Discusses the papers of his grandfather, Henry Knox. Writes that he loaned them to the late Joseph Willard Esq. who was supposed to write a memoir of Knox. He is now having trouble getting them back from Willard's son but is working on the situation...

GLC02437.10734

to Marshall P. Wilder

Transfers the papers of his grandfather, Henry Knox to the New England Historic Genealogical Society, of which Wilder is president. Stresses the importance of the collection and lists some conditions. Wants the papers to be "bound in a convenient...

GLC02437.10735

The Knox Papers.

General overview of the Knox collection mentioning important events and people represented in the collection.

GLC02437.10736