25 May 1857

Freeman, Watson, fl. 1827-1857

Manuscript letter

Title: to Aaron V. Brown

Letter to the Postmaster General recommending Colonel Isaac H. Wright to the office of postmaster of Boston. Mentions that Wright upheld the Fugitive Slave law and was one of the first to offer assistance during the arrest of fugitive slave Anthony Burns in 1854. Writes "On the day of the rendition, the 2d of June, Col. Wright's cavalry corps constituted the head of the Brigade column, and by his judicious conduct and unremitted energy he did much to preserve the peace, and prevent the fanatical mob from breaking forth into acts of violence against the posse under my direction." Marked as a…

GLC09028.07

1942

War Manpower Commission

Poster

Title: United We Win

GLC09542

1942

War Manpower Commission

Poster

Title: Women in the War We Can't Win Without Them

GLC09543

January 10, 1863

Burpee, Thomas Francis, 1830-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Adeline Burpee

He describes the inside of his tent and the food that is available to them. He mentions that a lot of the officers have their wives with them. He is upset that the papers are so inaccurate. Written in camp opposite Fredericksburg

GLC02744.125

circa 1861-1864

Burpee, Charles W., 1859-1945

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Thomas Burpee

Mostly illegible scribbles. In a different hand, probably his mother, writes Charley loves his father very much.

GLC02744.297

Circa February 1864

Burpee, Lucien, fl. 1860-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Thomas Burpee

Lucien writes he has been to church and Sunday school. There have been two snow storms and he wonders if his father got his valentine.

GLC02744.300

January 10, 1775

D'Auvergne, James, fl. 1771-1788

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joshua Mauger

His troops are preparing to move out. He expects the Declaration of War to continue.

GLC03902.080

3 January 1776

D'Auvergne, James, fl. 1771-1788

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joshua Mauger

Written regarding a dinner invitation and plans.

GLC03902.081

17 February 1776

D'Auvergne, James, fl. 1771-1788

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joshua Mauger

He cannot get bread or flour to Joshua Mauger before the end of the next month.

GLC03902.082

February 24, 1776

D'Auvergne, James, fl. 1771-1788

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joshua Mauger

Discusses news of family and friends.

GLC03902.083

27 February 1776

D'Auvergne, James, fl. 1771-1788

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joshua Mauger

Discusses news of family and friends. Also, says it is strange that they are only informed of American losses.

GLC03902.084

7 March 1776

D'Auvergne, James, fl. 1771-1788

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joshua Mauger

Expressing sympathy for Mauger and urging him to remain stoic in the face of his illness.

GLC03902.085

14 March 1776

D'Auvergne, James, fl. 1771-1788

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joshua Mauger

He needs to borrow £ 105 to pay off Miss Durell's debt.

GLC03902.086

19 March 1776

D'Auvergne, James, fl. 1771-1788

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joshua Mauger

Discusses people who are considering buying one of Mauger's houses.

GLC03902.087

7 April 1776

D'Auvergne, James, fl. 1771-1788

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joshua Mauger

Discusses the lease of a house.

GLC03902.088

April 21, 1776

D'Auvergne, James, fl. 1771-1788

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joshua Mauger

He has not heard from his nephew and hopes that Mauger can give him information concerning the boy. Location is given as "Southton" - may be Southampton.

GLC03902.089

5 May 1776

D'Auvergne, James, fl. 1771-1788

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joshua Mauger

He thinks it was unnecessary for the British to evacuate Boston and wonders how the American troops managed to beat the British army.

GLC03902.090

6 May 1776

D'Auvergne, James, fl. 1771-1788

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joshua Mauger

Encloses a letter (GLC03902.091.02) from D'Auvergne's nephew who served in Boston. Location is given as "Southton" - may be Southampton.

GLC03902.091.01

March 6, 1776

D'Auvergne, Phillip, fl. 1779-1786

Autograph letter signed

Title: to James D'Auvergne

Enclosed with GLC3902.091.01. Mostly personal news concerning an application for service at home. Briefly mentions the British evacuation of Boston.

GLC03902.091.02

1776

D'Auvergne, James, fl. 1771-1788

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joshua Mauger

"Tuesday." He will write to Mr. Olive to collect the £80 Mauger owes him. News concerning the rental property "Millbrooke."

GLC03902.092

10 November 1776

D'Auvergne, James, fl. 1771-1788

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joshua Mauger

He has applied for the governorship of the Isle of Wight ["White"]. Location is given as "Southton" - may be Southampton.

GLC03902.093

20 November 1776

D'Auvergne, James, fl. 1771-1788

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joshua Mauger

Mr. Bellie is leaving school at Christmas and is good with accounts.

GLC03902.094

21 November 1776

D'Auvergne, James, fl. 1771-1788

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joshua Mauger

He sent money to Miss Bellie.

GLC03902.095

10 December 1776

D'Auvergne, James, fl. 1771-1788

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joshua Mauger

Mr. Bellie's master has not released him yet.

GLC03902.096

December 24, 1776

D'Auvergne, James, fl. 1771-1788

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joshua Mauger

He is glad to hear that Mr. Bellie is satisfied. He says Lord Spencer has agreed to support him in "the affair I mentioned to you sometime ago."

GLC03902.097