January 27, 1862

Haigh, William H., 1823-1870

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William A. Williams

Informs Williams that because of the "Stay Law" all legal cases have been shifted to the Superior Court, which is now overburdened and has refused to hear civil cases. Therefore, Williams's case, apparently regarding a land claim, has little chance of being heard. Quotes "Othello" in reference to the Stay Law. (see GLC00496.254.04 and GLC00496.254.05).

GLC00496.254.03

May 11, 1863

Haigh, William H., 1823-1870

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William A. Williams

Haigh, a lawyer, discusses legal matters related to his efforts on behalf of Williams's land claim in Springfield, North Carolina (see GLC00496.254.03 and GLC00496.254.05)

GLC00496.254.04

June 20, 1863

Haigh, William H., 1823-1870

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William A. Williams

Informs Williams that he has "gained the Springfield [North Carolina] tract of land," for which Haigh, a lawyer, had been conducting legal matters on Williams's behalf (see GLC00496.254.03 and GLC00496.254.04).

GLC00496.254.05

December 2, 1865

Heyward, William H., 1817-1889

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William A. Williams

One letter from William Henry Heyward, enslaver and proprietor of Clay Hall plantation in Reconstruction-era South Carolina, to William A. Williams dated December 2, 1865. Discusses going to Charleston to receivea pardon and to attain ownership of Clay Hall by the Bureau of Freedmen, Refugees and Abandoned Lands. He would be contracting freedmen he had formerly enslaved into a labor contract for cash rather than offering them crops. He remarks: "It only remains for me to enter into contract with the Freedmen (formerly my own Negroes) for the ensuing year-- and although it is difficult to…

GLC00496.254.06

12 February 1769

Buchan, David Stewart Erskine, Earl of, 1742-1829

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Catharine Macaulay

He compliments her on her fourth volume and mentions the reaction of a local woman. He talked with Benjamin Rush about CMG and reports the conversation. The 11th Earl of Buchan, David Steuart Erskine, (1742–1829)

GLC01794.05

22 June 1783

Harcourt, fl. 1763-1791

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Catharine Macaulay

He mentions the recent conclusion of her great histories as models for future historical work. He expresses his annoyance with Parliament and their useless debates.

GLC01794.15

11 June 1788

Macaulay, Catharine, 1731-1791

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Saige

Draft She has read the political tracts and responds to them. She will attempt to make copies available in England. She comments on a museum's response to her work.

GLC01794.31

02 July 1766

Cardross, fl. 1763-1791

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Catharine Macaulay

He comments on Mr. Pitt and the present schemes of administration. Pitt's opinion on the affairs of America differ from those ministers who appointed him, creating an "instance of duplicity." He comments on "the total neglect of Continental affairs."

GLC01794.32

20 January 1775

Macaulay, Catharine, 1731-1791

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mr. & Mrs. Northcote

She has news from Boston that Bostonians have appointed their own governor. She expresses regret for the declining state of England. To Mrs. Nortcorte she describes her health and writes about her daughter.

GLC01794.38

21 February 1778

Macaulay, Catharine, 1731-1791

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mrs. Snowden

GLC01794.40

9 November, 1783

Watson, Richard, 1737-1816

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Catherine Macaulay

GLC01794.41

9 November 1789

Mallet, Philip, fl. 1763-1791

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Catherine Macaulay

sending a book, mentioning a sermon by Dr. Price on the anniversary of the American Revolution, mentioning the French Revolution (positively)

GLC01794.42

12 November 1789

Macaulay, Catharine, 1731-1791

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Capel Lofft

Mentions her letters on education

GLC01794.43

Circa 1789

Macaulay, Catharine, 1731-1791

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mr. Wilson

GLC01794.44

9 November 1847

Humphreys, D.C., fl. 1845

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joseph Humphreys

He describes a trip from Cincinnati to Springfield and discusses corn and wheat crops.

GLC04501.057

25 September 1848

Gibson, Sarah, fl. 1848

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Randall Gibson

A house slave has become less of a favorite and was sent down to the fields. She discusses plans to dig a ditch to provide drainage near the house.

GLC04501.058

8 February 1850

Gibson, Gibson, fl. 1846-1850

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his brother Tobias Gibson

Gibson tries to prepare his brother for his wife's (Louisiana Gibson) death, as she is gravely ill. He also discuss failures on his plantations and the education of his children.

GLC04501.059

6 November 1850

Gibson, Tobias, fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his wife Louisiana B. Gibson

He writes that due to the heat and a recent dry spell, the river is not high enough to let boats pass therefore, Louisiana will not be able to join the family. The younger boys are learning the "sugar business". He has heard from Randall, who is at South Hampton, but not from Hart. He sends his love to Sarah and Loula.

GLC04501.060

19 November 1850

Higgins, Ann L., fl. 1850

Autograph letter signed

Title: to her brother Tobias Gibson

Louisiana, Tobias' wife, is ill. Ann tried to get a minister to visit Louisiana, but she refused to see him. She also discusses a man whose fiancee made him switch churches.

GLC04501.061

28 November 1850

Cartwright, Samuel, fl. 1850

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mr. Gibson

Mr. Gibson's daughter (in Lexington) is ill with either pneumonia or inflammation of the lungs. Dr. Cartwright prescribes cough drops and " bleeding, cold air, thin clothing, cold water & cooling things . . . ."

GLC04501.062

1854 circa

Darby, John C., fl. 1850

Autograph letter signed

Title: [to Tobias Gibson]

The date is inferred from the election years in which the politicians mentioned ran for office. Discusses various political figures such as William Seward, Francis P. Blair (former Free Soiler), Lewis Kossuth, James Buchanan, Daniel Webster and Lewis Cass. Darby supports Buchanan, and opposes those who advocate abolition. He also discusses plans for railroads in Louisiana and suggest two separate lines for New Orleans. His observations on the changes occurring in the country assume a prophetic tone: "the Almighty Ruler of the Universe seems to be bringing about some great change in the…

GLC04501.063

17 July 1851

Wallace, L.P., fl. 1851

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sarah L. Gibson

He is glad to hear that Sarah is feeling better. He suggests that she needs more recreation and exercise.

GLC04501.064

22 March 1852

Gibson, Claude, fl. 1852-1858

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Tobias Gibson

He is preparing for examinations and does not have time to write very often. He tells of a dream which he believes means he should learn to play the flute.

GLC04501.065

3 May 1852

McKinley, E., fl. 1852

Autograph letter signed

Title: [to Tobias Gibson]

He is ill and asks to borrow five dollars so he can visit the doctor.

GLC04501.066

13 July 1852

Gibson, Tobias, fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Preston Gibson

He urges Preston to do something with his life. Writes that uncle William is ill, his daughter Loula has worms, and Hart and Claude are on their way home. He concludes by commenting on the pageantry of Mr. Clay's funeral.

GLC04501.067