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Half length seated carte de visite portrait of young Javanese woman
circa 1861-1877
Woodbury & Page
Imprint of Woodbury & Page, Java, on both recto and verso.
GLC00241.33
Portrait of Javanese gamelan ensemble with dancer
GLC00241.34
[Certifying cash lent and not repaid]
13 July 1782
Pollock, W., fl. 1782
Certifies that Hannah Franklin lent money in February 1772 to be repaid, that never was. Signed by Pollock as Justice of the Peace.
GLC01450.518.06
to Joseph Clarke
May 24, 1775
Lawton, Robert, fl. 1775
Lawton informs his father that he attempted to send the barrel of flour he previously requested, but that ship masters refused to transport the flour because "Capt. Wallace stops the least Trifle of Provision that is sent up the River." Writes that...
GLC01450.561
to William Barrell
August 6, 1776
Barrel, Rebekah, 1749-?
Rebekah Barrell writes to her husband, William Barrel, in New York, a soldier in "Capt. Jacob's Company in Colon. Baily's" regiment. Sweetly expresses her desire to be reunited with him after his six months of service. Discusses making clothes for...
GLC01450.563
[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
[Printed secret codes, nomenclator]
1781
The document is printed and handwritten on both sides. One side is typeset with various words beginning with each letter of the alphabet and the other side is printed with numbers 1-1700 in chronological order. The handwritten notes next to each word...
GLC01450.601
[Copy of the Probate of the Will of the Late Roper Dawson]
15 August 1771
Dawson, Roper, 1724-?
One copy of the probate and last will of Roper Dawson dated August 15, 1771. Outlines how his heirs, his wife Rachel, son George, and daughters Harriet and Charlotte will divide the estate upon his death. Appoints his wife and friends Augustus Van...
GLC01450.610.01
[Bond signed by British officer]
1771/07/27
Prevost, Augustine, 1744-1821
Countersigned by Jonathan Cowdney and Cary Ludlow. Certifies that Prevost will pay to Anne Devisme of Paramus New Jersey, 273 pounds, 5 shilling and 6 pence. Autograph note on second page signed by Anne De Visme and dated 12 November 1792 states...
GLC01450.622.01
to John P. Addams
October 22, 1813
Addams, Charity, fl. 1813
Charity Addams wishes her brother success in his determined effort to "preach the Gospel to the poor" and relays family news. Comments on the soldiers quartering on their farm during the War of 1812, and the damage they caused and paid for. Discusses...
GLC01450.719.02
Correspondence with Sally & Henry Bromfield [Decimalized .01- .06]
1774-1782
Livingston, Peter, 1766-1847
See decimalized entries.
GLC01450.803
to Jonathan Clarke
circa 1786
Macaulay, Catharine, 1731-1791
Macaulay presents her compliments to Mr. Clarke, thanks him for the polite note, and wishes him a good voyage and the best health. Asks Clarke to give her compliments to Mr. Adams. Envelope is addressed to Mr. Clarke, No. 55 St. Paul's Church Yard...
GLC01450.032.02
[Collection pertaining to the 10th Massachusetts Regiment [Decimalized .01- .02]
GLC01450.016
[Composition and sentiment book]
1777
Bromfield, Eliza, 1763-?
Mostly contains poetry. Eliza was the daughter of Henry Bromfield from his second marraige to Hannah Clarke.
GLC01450.030.02
to William Heath
April 15, 1778
Phillips, William, 1731-1781
Phillips states that it is increasingly important that Captain Willoe go to Canada. Requests passports be granted for Willoe, two servants, and three women to sail to Halifax with a Flag of Truce. He wants Heath to get a passport that will admit the...
GLC01450.078
to Captain Samuel White
February 27, 1777
Dalton, Tristram, 1738-1817
Letter addressed to Dear Brother White in Boston. Requests that if White knows the two ladies to whom the enclosed is directed to, please deliver it to them. He gives his love. Missing three areas of the page where stamps were ripped off. Dalton was...
GLC01450.090
to unknown
May 1, 1783
Walton, William, fl. 1783
Walton signed the letter as Magistrate of Police. States that Mrs. Harrison ought to relinquish the house she holds. Requests that the Commandant will force her removal if she refuses to give up possession. Note at bottom signed by James St. Clair...
GLC01450.109
[Promise and receipt of payment]
11 June 1777
Follett, Robert, fl. 1778
Promises to pay Charles Trellwen 20 pounds, 13 shillings, and five pence Halifax currency for supplies received from him. Various materials (cloth, buckram, thread, buttons) and their quantity and cost are listed on the lower part of the page....
GLC01450.125
[Six Revolutionary War era financial documents 2 receipts, 1 receipt for poll tax, 3 state currencies] [Decimalized .01- .06]
1772-1779
[Currency]. [Philadelphia], Pennsylvania: 03 April 1772. Two shilling and sixpence note. Printed by Hall and Sellers. Signed by Cadwalader Morris, Joseph Swift and Samuel Hudson. No. 4665.
[Currency]. [Philadelphia], Pennsylvania: 01 October 1773...
GLC01450.226
Mrs. Benjamin Harrison
circa 1889
Parker, Charles W., fl. 1889-1890
Cabinet photograph of Caroline Scott Harrison, wife of President Benjamin Harrison.
GLC01456.02
to Mrs. M.A. Bosbyshell
July 15, 1879
Douglass, Frederick, 1818-1895
Douglass cannot help Mrs. Bosbyshell obtain the postage stamps she asked for. Advises her to apply to the President of the United States, the Secretary of State, the President of Liberia, or the Post Master General of Bolivia.
GLC01467
to Lizzie Ellicott
April 7, 1853
Chase, Salmon P. (Salmon Portland), 1808-1873
Jocular letter where he talks of mutual acquaintances, taking a trip east in June, and other trivial matters. Promises her that when he becomes President, Mr. Pike will receive a diplomatic appointment "and you shall enjoy old world sights for me."
GLC01473
[Sample ballot card for the 1912 Republican National Convention]
May 1912
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919
Printed by Allied Printing. Inscribed "to little Miss Mabel" and signed by Roosevelt. The pro-Roosevelt campaign document explains how William H. Taft's managers "denied you the right to vote your preference for president" and instructs how to...
GLC01487
to Jane Brisbin
November 18, 1863
Brisbin, James S. (James Sanks), 1837-1892
Complains that he has not received a letter from Jane, his wife, in two weeks. States "If I thought you had been so careless as not to write in all that time I would feel like casting you off- but I think you certainly have written and your letters...
GLC01505.03
March 4, 1864
Informs Jane, his wife, that he is in great distress due to the fact that he has not received a letter from her in over a month. States "It is now a Month since I stood on the back platform of the car at Milesbury and saw your sweet form vanish from...
GLC01505.04
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