1895

Powell, George May, 1835-1905

Map

Title: Powell's Light and Shade Relief Map of Palestine

GLC00687.092

1897

Powell, George May, 1835-1905

Map

Title: Radial Key Map of Palestine in the Time of Our Saviour

GLC00687.093

1861-1877

Kendall, A.A., 1798-1816

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Professor James Strong

re: She seeks a traveling companion on the Professor's trip as advertised.

GLC00687.094

1861-1877

Vidal, Michel, 1861

Autograph letter

Title: to George May Powell

re: Because the marina gate is closed at sunset, he'll pay a visit in the morning. The letter is written on a business card.

GLC00687.095

17 January 1817

Autograph manuscript

Title: [Handwritten copy of a manuscript "more than one hundred years old"]

This document describes Jesus Christ. On verso is written "Roman Record of Jesus."

GLC00687.096

July 12, 1867

Ensign, F. G., fl. 1867

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George May Powell

re: He fears the Commission will disband due to a lack of work in the East. He talks of his own future plans. Letter is written on American Christian Commission letterhead.

GLC00687.097

July 27, 1867

Powell, Samuel Wells, fl. 1866-1867

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George May Powell

re: He is at the Congregational Church there, and is very busy with Sunday Schools, Sunday School papers, and singing. He doesn't think GMP should go into real estate. He plans to visit New Haven and continue school in Chicago.

GLC00687.098

April 17, 1868

Dayton, Ian L., 1868

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George May Powell

re: He introduces his friend Mr. Hall of the Baptist Church and hopes to cooperate with the anniversary.

GLC00687.099

December 1, 1869

Palmer Jr., Walter Clarke, fl. 1869

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George May Powell

re: He expresses concern about the circulation of the Guide to Holiness, which requires 25,000 new subscribers. Many rewards will come to those who work diligently for God, and he encourages GMP to get busy canvassing subscribers.

GLC00687.100

February 3, 1874

Ritner, I. Newton, fl. 1874

Autograph letter signed

Title: to unknown

re: He is seeking information on "diplomatic Beneficence" referred to in The Witness.

GLC00687.101

February 17, 1874

Hawkins, J.H., fl. 1874

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Powell Association

re: He requests a circular describing a system of raising church funds mentioned in Pittsburgh's Methodist Recorder.

GLC00687.102

October 1, 1877

Philadelphia Temperance Reform Club

Autograph letter signed

Title: Statement of the Philadelphia Temperance Reform Club

re: This is a statement of the Philadelphia Temperance Reform Club, which has organized meetings and gatherings in adjoining counties and states. They are concerned with the Sabbath Question, and they are soliciting funds to support the movement to protect Sunday.

GLC00687.103

circa October 3, 1880

Powell, Samuel William, fl. 1880

Autograph letter signed

Title: Notes on "Pen Slavery: For the Christian Statesman"

re: This is a system for ministers, editors, lawyers, and literary people to write more quickly, mostly using abbreviations and utilizing speed techniques. Notes are handwritten on the back of a Presbyterian Alliance agreement.

GLC00687.104

May 28, 1886

Edwards, Arthur, fl. 1886

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George May Powell

re: He maintains his view of the Sabbath as an important day. He agrees to send GMP's note to the Preacher's meeting. Letter written on Northwestern Christian Advocate letterhead.

GLC00687.106

August 9, 1886

Place, Roland, fl. 1886

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George May Powell

re: He was sorry not to have seen GMP due to ill health. He thanks him for his kind Christian counsel.

GLC00687.107

March 18, 1889

Powell, George May, 1835-1905

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sam D. Risley

He compares Florida to Egypt, and then turns to a discussion of Africa. This letter is handwritten on the back of printed letters, 1886/2/16, Philadelphia, B.C. Tillinghast, Asaph Terry, C.R. Blackall, and Francis J. Rue to George May Powell, re: They request him to give a lecture to the American Baptist schools; and [n.d.], [s.l.], George May Powell to B.C. Tillinghast, Asah Terry, C.R. Blackall, and Francis J. Rue, re: He lists the cost of his lectures and information on applications.

GLC00687.108

December 9, 1891

Haskell, C.J., fl. 1891

Typed letter signed

Title: to George May Powell

He invites him to participate in the Prohibition Park Management's 1892 Summer Meeting program. He asks that he state the lowest price expected for payment of such services. Written on National Prohibition Camp-Ground Association letterhead. Written at Prohibition Park.

GLC00687.109

3 June 1813

Autograph document

Title: to unknown recipient

The author writes about hearing gunshots and cannon fire in the distance from the early morning until around noon. At around noon the author concluded that the Battle was over and that one side or the other was "rejoicing at the Victory."

GLC02669.023

30 June 1808

Bailey, Jacob, 1731-1808

Autograph document signed

Title: to unknown recipient

Jacob Bailey tells a number of soldiers to meet at the usual place of a parade. This document appears to be a copy written by a clerk.

GLC02669.024

19 July 1813

Autograph document

Title: [Leave of absence for Jacob Bailey]

A document granting Jacob Bailey leave of absence until further orders.

GLC02669.025

25 September 1783

Bailey, Jacob, 1731-1808

Autograph document signed

Title: [Meeting notes]

A document describing a meeting in New Gloucester, Massachusetts of one sergeant and fourteen privates from Captain Foxcraft's company. Appears to be a copy written by a clerk. On the back of the document there are three mathmatical equations that appear to be unrelated to the text of the document. The top right corner of the document is torn and there appears to be slight text loss.

GLC02669.026

Snell, Robert, fl. 1812-1815

Autograph document

Title: [Attesting to service of James Webster Bailey, describing his injury and medical care]

Robert Snell attests to the military service of James Webster Bailey, who marched from Maine and stayed in the encampment in Burlington, Vermont. Snell goes on to testify that during his service, Bailey suffered from lameness, which was attributed to a breach, and he was treated and monitored by a surgeon for the remainder of his military service. Based on context in the document, Bailey's injury may have been a hernia. There are four mathmatical equations written on the back of the document, which appear to be unrelated to the content of the document itself.

GLC02669.027

1810

Autograph document

Title: The Distance From Burlington to New Gloucester

A list of distances between towns from Burlington, Vermont to New Gloucester, Massachusetts.

GLC02669.028

1783

Williams

Note signed

Title: [Pass for baggage carrier]

A note permitting passage of a luggage barrier signed by Captain William.

GLC02669.029

10 November 1812

Autograph document signed

Title: [Enlistment for two years' military service, signed by four men]

This document is a signed pledge by four men to voluntarily serve in the military for two years. During this two year period, each man pledges to serve "actual duty" for at least twelve months.

GLC02669.030