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[Statement that he quartered at Mr. Coggerhalls]

States that he once quartered with Coggerhalls in Newport, and the Coggerhalls "furnished...articles" for troops and officers.

GLC00634.03.10

[Day average expenses of express riders]

Lists the names and average expenses of four express riders.

GLC00634.03.11

to Henry Toole Clark

Benjamin discusses the defense of North Carolina. He will send reinforcements, but cannot send as many as he would like, which he blames on the shortness of enlistment terms. Lack of men is not his real concern though, "I am sure I could organize the...

GLC01353.01

[Portrait of Judah P. Benjamin]

Penciled note on verso reads "Appears to be reproduction of a mezzotint; false platework."

GLC01353.02

[Confirms that John Lorimer is qualified to serve as a surgeon in the British military]

Crittenden signs as a witness, stating "These are to Certify All whom it may Concern that at a Court of Examiners of the Surgeon's Company held at their Theatre in the Old Baily London the 5th day of Feb. 1 Inst. Mr. John Lorimer was then Examined...

GLC01450.807.04.03

to George Yonge

Letter signed on verso by Robert Adair, Inspector General of Military Hospitals. Lorimer writes his own memorial, citing his service to Great Britain. Reports that during the French and Indian War (1754-1763) he served as surgeon's mate of the...

GLC01450.807.04.04

to John Lorimer

Odell informs Lorimer that Sir Guy Carleton has again mentioned him to Sir George Yonge, British Secretary at War. Relates that Yonge "had spoken to the King on the Subject, and that His Majesty is pleased to approve of your having the half-pay of...

GLC01450.807.04.05

[Certificate issued by the Royal Icelandic Literary Society] [In Icelandic]

Countersigned signed by J. Johnson. States "Instituted for the promotion, extension, and advancement of useful knowledge in Iceland. We have chosen, and elected, and by this diploma do check and elect, the respectable, and well educated John...

GLC01450.807.05.01

[Translation of certificate issued by the Royal Icelandic Literary Society]

Accompanies GLC01450.807.05.01, a certificate written in Icelandic accepting John Lorimer to the Royal Icelandic Literary Society. States "Instituted for the promotion, extension, and advancement of useful knowledge in Iceland. We have chosen, and...

GLC01450.807.05.02

[Certificate admitting John Lorimer to the Aberdonian Medical Society] [In Latin]

Countersigned by "Gulielmus" [William] Brenner, "Colinus" Allans, and "Robertus" [Robert] Scott. Includes a Society seal in wax. Addressed to Lorimer in London. Document written in Latin. Addressed to Lorimer on verso.

GLC01450.807.05.03

[Document relating the history of the Lorimer family coat of arms] [In Latin]

Discusses the Lorimer family coat of arms and family genealogy. Relates that the arms "were given in the year 1274, to George Lorimor of Burnt Island in the time of Alexander the third of that name King of Scots, for his valiant atchievments in...

GLC01450.807.07.01

[Translation of the history of the Lorimer family coat of arms]

Translates GLC01450.807.07.01. Discusses the Lorimer family coat of arms and family genealogy. Relates that the arms "were given in the year 1274, to George Lorimor of Burnt Island in the time of Alexander the third of that name King of Scots, for...

GLC01450.807.07.02

[Document relating the history of the Lorimer family coat of arms] [In Latin]

Appears to be a partial copy of GLC01450.807.07.01. Discusses the Lorimer family coat of arms and family genealogy.

GLC01450.807.07.03

[Tin case]

Case for "Documents And Commission; & c." Possibly belonged to Doctor John Lorimer.

GLC01450.807.07.04

to M. Hoffman

Contains three letters written by Spinner, auditor and deputy naval officer in charge of the port of New York (1845-1849). Spinner writes from the Naval Officer Custom House. Pages two and three contain a letter written 28 May 1846. Page four...

GLC03410.03.01

to Francis E. Spinner

Binns informs Spinner, United States Treasurer, "I see by the paper that on motion by you, a resolution was adopted authorizing the President of the Lincoln Monument Association to employ additional persons to aid in the work, and that the Agencies...

GLC03410.03.03

to Francis Elias Spinner

Thanks Spinner for a recently received fractional shield and note. Writes "I have sent to Col. Van Burkirk to get me some fractionals changed... and when they arrive will paste two on the shield, frame it, and hang it up conspicuously for a...

GLC03410.03.04

[Checks from the First National Bank of Florida]

All checks are signed by Spinner. Dates, corresponding recipients, and corresponding amounts are as follows: 4 June 1880 for $500.00 (contains a docket also signed by Spinner); 1 July 1880 for $30 to Anna [Aspen?]; 10 September 1881 for $25 to...

GLC03410.03.05

[Certificate appointing Rawley Evans as sheriff]

Preston, Governor of Virginia (1816-1819), appoints Evans as sheriff of Monongalia County (present day West Virginia). Partially printed.

GLC03481.03

to unknown

Informs an unknown recipient: "Eccles has returned is unable to [?] or do anything else- Smashed by his produce speculations- This was to me a totally unexpected event- I may save it in time, but doubt it. Expecting to be at Lexington must...

GLC03481.04

[Contract between Walter and Smith Weed]

Wood signs as a witness. Walter, of Auburn, New York, promises to pay Smith, of Albany, New York $2,000. States that if Walter pays Smith $1000 in one year, the previous obligation is void.

GLC03481.05

to Henry Harn

Docketed address leaf from President Polk to Harn in Philadelphia. States "President Polk Recd May 14th 1845."

GLC03481.06

[Recommendation for James McDowell to serve as door keeper for the Virginia Senate]

Signed by Paterson, William Ritchie, John M. Daniel, Thomas Ritchie, Robert W. Hughes, L. M. [Gladbrach?], James Dove, Shelton C. Davis, William F. Watson, John Lynch, and G. W. C. Sutten recommend McDowell as members of the "Spartan Rank." Lower...

GLC03481.08

to Br. Taft

Written as Governor. Writes "I recd a letter from Judge Bishop yesterday saying that Dr. Leavitt wished me to send my bill against him to you. I charged him $50..." Writes (and signs) again 17 December 1852 noting that Taft received his payment...

GLC03481.09

to Isaac Toucey

Kane, H. P. Brooks, and James [Lawrence?] recommend Dr. Edward Sparks of Annapolis to Toucey's consideration for the post of naval storekeeper. Brooks relates that Sparks has recently been removed from two positions on account of his political...

GLC03481.11