31 May 1822

Gurney, Nathan, 1769-1850

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Aaron Hobart

Discusses the progress of a petition to the governor for an appointment of Dr. Collamore, which did not yet make it through the legislature.

GLC06313.04.187

1 April 1817

McCarthy, Charles, ?-1824

Printed document signed

Title: [Bill of exchange related to captured slaves in Sierra Leone]

McCarthy, Colonial Governor of Sierra Leone, instructs commissioners of the British Treasury to pay Major Donald McKenzie four hundred pounds, for "the expences of the Captured Negroes of this Colony." Partially printed, and housed within GLC 8059.01.

GLC08059.02

1 December 1839

Gerry, James T., 1797-1854

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Emily L. Gerry

Slave trade to Cuba and the evils of the slave traders. Details the methods used by traders who bring slaves to Cuba, and the horrible acts they have committed. Also discusses personal and family affairs, events in his daily life, and happenings in the Navy. "The Slave Trade is carried on openly from the port to a very great extent and that altogether in American built vessels and thru the agency of Americans...vessels arrive and depart daily, that are known to be Slavers...The horid barbarities committed by these fiends of darkness upon the poor Africans after they are taken on board…

GLC09099.04

December 1839

Gerry, James T., 1797-1854

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Ann T. Gerry

Desires to be a captain, and believes he may soon attain the role, though the Commodore, whom he dislikes, is making matters difficult for him. Describes Havana, Key West and the local flora, discusses slave traders and their evil ways. Believes he already does much of the work of a captain, and believes he should be promoted to the roll soon, though the Commodore may prevent this. Written on board the U.S.S. "Warren."

GLC09099.05

29 November 1860

McSherry, Anna, 1833-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry F. McSherry

Written by Anna to her brother Henry who was an assistant surgeon in the U.S. Navy and appears to be in New York. Mentions a band that came from Frederick, Maryland to play on Thanksgiving. Says that their father went to Baltimore on Friday morning to see their cousin William. They are going to look at a farm owned by a Mr. Keg. Questions the purchase and wonders if William can run it properly. Also mentions other investment possibilities. Last 2 pages updates him on friends and neighbors, especially on weddings that have taken place. Says there is little news to pass on, but mentions she did…

GLC03523.21.04

December 21, 1837

Sheperd, A. J., fl. 1837

Autograph document signed

Title: [Reciept for boarding a slave in jail]

A receipt to John Winn for payment of charges from the boarding of an enslaved person in jail for twenty one days. The enslaved person belonged to the estate of Thomas Winn.

GLC03434.30.01

1824

Manuscript document

Title: [List of slave names and values]

Lists the names and values of a number of enslaved people.

GLC03434.30.02

1815-1860

Manuscript document

Title: [List of slave names and values]

Lists the names and values of a number of enslaved people.

GLC03434.30.03

21 November 1860

McSherry, Richard M., 1792-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry F. McSherry

Written by Richard to his son Henry as an assistant surgeon in the U.S. Navy. References receiving Henry's letter the day before. Says he is in negotiations with John Janney(?) to purchase his farm "as you were so anxious I should buy land." Claims "The affairs in the South look very threatening - But when action comes they will find more difficulties in the way than they expect." Thinks they will reconsider and not break from the Union. Is worried he has too many temptations to spend his money where he is and will not send it home. Letter is fragile and has a partial tear along a fold.

GLC03523.21.02

27 November 1860

McSherry, Anna, 1833-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry F. McSherry

Written by Anna to her brother Henry who was an assistant surgeon in the U.S. Navy and is stationed in Brooklyn, New York aboard the USS "Vandalia." References receiving Henry's letter. Says he ought to get any books that he wants as "time spent in reading good works is well employed." Says the more she looks at his photograph, the more she realizes it is such a good likeness. Mentions sights to see in New York, including Trinity Church, the Cooper Insititute in the Astor Library, and "Mr. Aspinwall's picture of the Immaculate Conception." Says Dr. McGary came by to say goodbye. McGary is…

GLC03523.21.03

28 November 1860

McSherry, Richard M., 1792-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry F. McSherry

Written by Richard to his son Henry as an assistant surgeon in the U.S. Navy. References receiving his letter. Gives him investment advice. Tells him Tom is getting married tomorrow, Anna is writing him again, and that Dr. McGary will stop and call on him before going to Europe. Reports that two hogs were killed, giving them 659 pounds of meat. Says he has not settled on a contract to buy John Janney's(?) farm and will not "unless the southern difficulty is settled."

GLC03523.21.05

30 November 1860

McSherry, Anna, 1833-?

Autograph letter

Title: to Henry F. McSherry

Written by Anna to his brother Henry in the U.S. Navy. Letter is extremely faded in most sections and is hard to read. References receiving a letter from him. Says she cannot write a book, but has thought of writing children's stories. Wishes he was home and says his life must be hard without "intellectual and sympathetic association." Seems to be giving him an update on events in the neighborhood, but it is hard to read. Several tears in the letter.

GLC03523.21.06

December 1860

McSherry, Anna, 1833-?

Autograph letter

Title: to Henry F. McSherry

Written by Anna to her brother Henry who was in the U.S. Navy. Says the family was wondering what he was doing at the breakfast table this morning. Wants to know if he wants the "Intelligencer" or the "Mirror," or some other newspaper. Says she will still send the "Republican." Says Bishop McGill will be in Harper's Ferry next Sunday. Reports that their father made an offer on the Patterson land of John Janney(?) and says "he asks Pa 32. it is 1.50 more in the acre than he gave but Pa said Mr Janney would have $100 interest to pay. he said there were 129 acres. Pa said he would write to…

GLC03523.21.07

1850

Webster, Daniel, 1782-1852

Pamphlet

Title: Speech of the Hon. Daniel Webster, in the Senate of the United States, on the subject of slavery.

Accompanied GLC00267.376. Pages 13-32. Removed from previous binding. Discusses slavery in relation to states' entry into the Union.

GLC00267.376.01

February 14, 1822

Cutting, Nathaniel, 1774-?

Letter signed

Title: to Aaron Hobart

Discusses a memorial petition requesting a military land bounty for Stephen Raymond, the heir to Revolutionary War veteran Solomon Raymond, which had again come to his office. Indicates that his feelings about its merits have not changed and that he is sending it to the "Guardians of the Public Patrimony." He previously contended that the memorial had been dismissed because Raymond deserted in 1778 (see GLC06313.123). Written from the War Department's Section of Bounty Lands.

GLC06313.04.153

February 22, 1822

Meigs, Return J., 1782-1851

Letter signed

Title: to Aaron Hobart

Informs Hobart that he will "make the Communication attended to on Monday next," which has been delayed by several committees calling on him. Written from the General Post Office.

GLC06313.04.159

February 25, 1822

Meigs, Return J., 1782-1851

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Aaron Hobart

In accordance with a resolution Hobart introduced and which had passed through Congress, Meigs, as Postmaster General, sent statements to the Speaker of the House and the Chairman on Post Offices & Post Roads. Sends Hobart a copy (not included). This may be the "Communication" Meigs indicated he would send on 22 February 1822 (see GLC06313.159). Written from the General Post Office.

GLC06313.04.161

24 December 1859

Allen, Joseph H., fl. 1859-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary Mayberry

Allen was a sailor on the USS "Congress." Says he has sent several letters home, but wanted to write specifically to her because he does not want to her think he has forgotten her. Sends many individual greetings to friends and family. Reports that "I am truging along the same a[s,] ever plenty to eat and nothing to do but read and sleep[;] you know I always liked to sleep after eating a hearty dinner." Says Captain Hoffman came on board to see him and was sorry he had nothing to send by him. References several other naval vessels. Sends regards to his father, who he hopes is still working…

GLC02829.01

24 August 1860

Allen, Joseph H., fl. 1859-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Bill and Mary Mayberry

Contains 2 letters, signed twice. Page 1 and half of page 2 is to his brother-in-law Bill and half of page 2 and page 3 is to his sister (he signed the letter on page 4). Allen is aboard the USS "Congress." Is glad to hear Bill is well and has plenty of work. Says he is healthy and has gained 20 pounds. Says he is about 60 miles down river (probably the Rio de la Plata) from Buenos Aires and that his captain came down to drill the crew. Says it is a fine place and that they go over to the "Island" every day to exercise. Says they are eating well and that every man has gained 20-30 pounds.…

GLC02829.02

February 13, 1822

Collamore, Nathaniel, 1787-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Aaron Hobart

Discusses a petition to the government, Hobart's family, and a request by Collamore's brother to have Hobart arrange for him to receive a periodical.

GLC06313.04.152

February 15, 1822

Holmes, Abraham, 1754-1839

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Aaron Hobart

Discusses the bankruptcy bill, which Holmes opposes. Also discusses a proposed amendment to the Massachusetts Constitution limiting the number of senators from each locale, as well as pending state taxation and election bills, and an amendment to the pauper law.

GLC06313.04.154

February 25, 1822

Watson, George, fl. 1822

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Aaron Hobart

Describes a visit to Massachusetts, a planned visit to Maine with the possibility of sleighing, and gives news of family and mutual friends.

GLC06313.04.160

February 11, 1822

Printed letter

Title: to Aaron Hobart

Sends Congressman Hobart a copy (not included) of several resolutions passed by the state legislature. Signature clipped and missing.

GLC06313.04.150

February 11, 1822

Smith, Albert, 1793-1867

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Aaron Hobart

Discusses family and local news. Mentions worry about Hobart's sick infant, an older man and woman near death, and a four year old whose clothes caught fire and was burned to death. Comments on law lagging behind other professions, "as money is plenty for good notes." A post script urges Hobart to show Smith's reports to Mr. Homans, send a newspaper to the postmaster occasionally, and "remember my unkle N. Smith."

GLC06313.04.151

January 22, 1822

Hagner, Peter, 1772-1850

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Aaron Hobart

Indicates that a letter with enclosures Representative Hobart sent to the Secretary of War has been forwarded to the Auditor's Office. The letter regarded the payments sue to Edward Morton for boats and arms supplied. Explains pertinent regulations relating to making the payment. Hagmer identifies himself as an auditor. Written from the Treasury Department.

GLC06313.04.143