23 June 1826

Hale, Aurelia, 1798-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sarah W. Hale

This letter was sent to her sister shortly after their mother's passing. She spends a good deal of time talking about the concept of death in general, saying: "We shall soon, my dear sister, reach the ocean of eternity. A few more days of sorrow and trouble may roll away before we go down to our graves; but that time will come, and is approaching with rapid strides." She also talks about their mother's death and expresses regret that she was unable to help care for her physically or monetarily, though she comments that her expenses are much greater in Georgia than they would be in Hartford.…

GLC08934.021

9 September 1826

Hale, Aurelia, 1798-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to James W. Hale

She appears to have received word of their brother's death, and is very upset by the news because she considered herself quite close to him. She also expresses worry that he did not die a Christian, saying that if she was confident that he had, she would "rejoice" that he had "left this troublesome world." She goes on to discuss a fever that has been plaguing Washington, Georgia - a man who also lived in her boarding house died in the night, and the physicians are overwhelmed with the number of sick people in the area. She comments that this is very unusual, because it is usually a "healthy…

GLC08934.022

26 December 1826

Autograph letter signed

Title: Certification of Aurelia Hale's service at the academy

A short note certifying Aurelia Hale's time at the academy.

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23 January 1827

Hale, Aurelia, 1798-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sarah W. Hale

This is the first letter sent to her sister Sarah since Aurelia's relocation from Washington, GA to Mount Ariel, SC. Sarah's last letter took many weeks to reach her, but has finally arrived. She briefly talks about her experience settling into a new area, and indicates that she has many social engagements and is quite busy. She also says that she unfortunately cannot send their brother James money for their mother's gravestone nor Sarah money to visit, because she will only be paid at the end of the year. In a post-script at the end, she requests that they send her their brother Horatio's…

GLC08934.024

18 January 1776

Ward, Henry, 1732-1797

Printed document signed

Title: By the Honorable Nicholas Cooke Esq.

Appointing Thomas Noyes to "Ensign of the colonels company in the said last mentioned regiment"

GLC02150.57

7 July 1794

Barber, Nathan, fl. 1794

Printed document signed

Title: A Return of the Men, Arms, Ammunition and Accoutrements of Captain Blank

GLC02150.58

1778

Hutchins, Thomas, 1730-1789

Book

Title: A Topographical Description of Virginia, Pennsylvania, Maryland and North Carolina, Comprehending the Rivers...

"A Topographical Description of Virginia, Pennsylvania, Maryland and North Carolina, Comprehending the Rivers Ohio, Kenhawa, Sioto, Cherokee, Wabash, Illinois, Mississippi, ect. The Climate, Soil and Produce, Whether Animal, Vegetable, or Mineral; the Mountains, Creeks, Roads, Distances, Latitudes, ect. and of every Part, laid down in the annexed map." map is separate (GLC03638)

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18 October 1763

Watson, Brook, 1735-1807

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joshua Mauger

Discusses ships, Mauger's brother and the price of beaver fur.

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25 October 1763

Watson, Brook, 1735-1807

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joshua Mauger

The price of beaver is low so he will wait before trying to sell the shipment. Also mentions rising bankruptcy among English merchants. He is ill.

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25 June 1765

Watson, Brook, 1735-1807

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joshua Mauger

A Captain Richard Linthorne from Poole wishes to purchase a ship. Watson hopes the captain's destination is Halifax or Holland rather than America; any number of ships are willing to go to the former destinations. [Written during the stamp act disturbances.]

GLC03902.003

18 July 1772

Watson, Brook, 1735-1807

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joshua Mauger

Regarding finances. He needs records from Mauger's bankers to make his account current.

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8 August 1772

Watson, Brook, 1735-1807

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joshua Mauger

Informs Mauger that his letters will be sent by the "Adamant." Lord Hillsborough has been removed and succeeded by Lord Dartmouth. (Playfully misquotes Churchill.)

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27 August 1772

Watson, Brook, 1735-1807

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joshua Mauger

Regarding finances. The "Adamant" sailed the day before. Mentions the arrival of other ships and thinks wheat speculation will do well this year.

GLC03902.007

31 October 1772

Watson, Brook, 1735-1807

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joshua Mauger

Business accounts mentions Mr. Tyson [a friend of Mauger's] has died and his wife is very ill. Watson sent his wife to the country to protect her health. The government intends to take over the affairs of the India Company.

GLC03902.008

5 November 1772

Watson, Brook, 1735-1807

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joshua Mauger

He thinks Mr. Butler may be entitled to a refund of £ 150. He visited Mrs. Tyson and she is recovering.

GLC03902.009

6 November 1772

Watson, Brook, 1735-1807

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joshua Mauger

Regarding a refund for Mr. Butler.

GLC03902.010

8 December 1772

Watson, Brook, 1735-1807

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joshua Mauger

Regarding Mauger's apparent illness. Their letters were detained on a ship and now must be picked up from Poole.

GLC03902.011

16 December 1772

Watson, Brook, 1735-1807

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joshua Mauger

He has forwarded Mauger a letter from Mr. Butler.

GLC03902.012

19 December 1772

Watson, Brook, 1735-1807

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joshua Mauger

Encloses bank post bills; the Adamant has arrived safely in Halifax; ship arrived at Boston.

GLC03902.013

22 December 1772

Watson, Brook, 1735-1807

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joshua Mauger

Mrs. Tyson is deathly ill. Her doctor has advised her to go to Bath. The Adamant is kept off coast by easterly winds, so it will not be able to sail on time.

GLC03902.014

29 December 1772

Watson, Brook, 1735-1807

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joshua Mauger

He did visit Mrs. Tyson and she is much better. The winds have also died down.

GLC03902.015

4 January 1773

Watson, Brook, 1735-1807

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joshua Mauger

Four Principal Houses [banks] in Holland have stopped payment, forcing as many Houses in London to do the same. He notes that : "The Jews suffer most severely and its thought many great Houses will be greatly Injur'd."

GLC03902.016

15 October 1774

Watson, Brook, 1735-1807

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joshua Mauger

Mauger has been re-elected to parliament for Poole. Watson impatiently awaits a ship from Boston but fears it will bring bad news. ". . .this Country have [sic] enacted Laws they cannot enforce and the Americans have Advanced too far to retreat. The event will prove the Colonies a much [crossed out: freeer] more Independent people than we would willingly allow them to be."

GLC03902.017

8 November 1774

Watson, Brook, 1735-1807

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joshua Mauger

Acknowledges a letter to his clerk, Mr. Pitt. Mauger is ill. Docketing reads: "Praising the behaviour of his kinsman Pitt."

GLC03902.018

22 July 1777

Watson, Brook, 1735-1807

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joshua Mauger

There is no word of the "Adamant" which should have returned from Nova Scotia long ago. A ship arrived with letters from Admiral Montague describing how the British Frigate "Fox" was taken by two American ships, The "Handcock" [sic] and the "Boston." Fears a war with France is unavoidable. Remarks: "France, Spain & Holland are all supporting the Americans, and at the Same time Carrying on the Trade of this Kingdom. In which we our selves encourage them, because we can get our property Insured on board their Ships at a less Premium than on our own."

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