25 March 1815

Gifford, Ephraim, fl. 1815

Autograph document signed

Title: Reciept

Assets recieved on death of father

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14 December 1816

Russell, William, fl. 1816

Autograph document signed

Title: Reciept

Assets gained in grandfathers will

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circa 1821

Allen, G., fl. 1821

Autograph document signed

Title: Estate Inventory

Assets of Charles Allen (small edit where a word is added)

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circa 1821

Allen Goerge

Autograph document signed

Title: Estate Inventory

Assets of Charles Allen (no edit)

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26 July 1825

Baylies, Hodijah, fl. 1825

Printed document signed

Title: Probate of Will

Partially printed

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January 28, 1834

Brownell, Frederick, fl. 1834

Autograph document signed

Title: Tax Reciept

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9 September 1817

Willey, Jeremiah, fl. 1817

Autograph document signed

Title: Land sale

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18 September 1837

Allen, Thomas D., fl. 1817

Autograph document signed

Title: Reciept of estate

Reciept of their fathers estate on his death

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4 October 1825

Baylies, Hodijah, fl. 1825

Printed document signed

Title: Guardianship

Hannah Allen gaining guardienship over Abner Abigail Ruth and Charles Allen; partially printed

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23 April 1851

Manchester, William, fl. 1851

Autograph document signed

Title: Land Grant

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circa 1585-1763

Autograph letter

Title: Extracts from deeds

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circa 1585-1783

Pope Seth

Autograph letter

Title: Land Grant

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March 20, 1843

McBride, W.T., fl. 1843

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John Moore

He is grateful for such a friend as Moore. He describes his previous boarding situation as disastrous, and he describes circumstances at college with the cold winter weather. He reports the local debating society.

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8 September 1843

Moore, John C., fl. 1843

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary Moore and Robert E. Moore

He writes to his sister that despite the sickness so prevalent in this location during this month has passed him by. He has become quite content there; the women are much more frank and familiar than in Indiana, although he inquires about several old friends. To Robert he writes that he looks forward to seeing his visit, giving suggestions for the trip.

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March 9, 1844

Moore, John, 1826-1907

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary Moore

He comments on Richard's previous illness and reports that both he and Robert are healthy in Louisiana. He is anxious to return home. He contemplates the difference between rhyme and poetry, with examples.

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5 May 1844

Moore, Robert E., fl. 1844-1866

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary Moore

He is grateful to come from a strong home and family. He is sorry to hear that Richard has been ill. He is anxious to hear that so many people at home have been getting married and hopes the ugly ones marry off so the good ones stand a chance. The weather and the growing season have been fine.

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March 1846

Moore, John, 1826-1907

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary Moore

He appreciates hearing from home and misses all the trivial goings-on. He has not quite adjusted to Alabama yet and misses the friendliness of Louisiana. He comments on the rapid passing of the seasons.

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07 July 1846

Moore, John, 1826-1907

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary Moore

He has been anxious to hear about health problems. His scholarship and reputation have expanded, and he has become a "very conspicuous character among the good people of Alabama." He expects to attend a local Baptist revival meeting. He also plans to start a geography school next season somewhere in the South. While he always tries to be friendly and sociable, the women here are larger and not as intelligent as other places.

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29 October 1846

Moore, John, 1826-1907

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary Moore

He remarks on the changing seasons. School closes in two weeks and he plans to move on instead of remaining, but would rather participate on the march to Mexico as he is growing tired of the monotonous life of schoolmaster. His dream to study in Dublin or Paris, however, is simply a dream. Robert has suggested he marry a young woman who he has since decided is not as beautiful as he first thought.

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8 January 1847

Moore, John, 1826-1907

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert E. Moore

He hopes to find another school with better wages. He hopes that Robert will burn this letter after reading it. The weather is finally cold enough to kill hogs. He encourages him to study Greek to get a better job.

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January 29, 1847

Moore, John, 1826-1907

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary Moore

It is difficult to write because he has not heard from the family in almost three months. He has agreed to remain at his school for one more session and was a little disappointed to be passed up for another school, where a doctor with dependent orphans was hired. He probably will not return home this summer.

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28 February 1847

Moore, John, 1826-1907

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary Moore

He feels close to home when he writes letters home. He comments on good housekeeping skills, and a wedding by candlelight he recently attended, where he was matched up with a very beautiful young woman. Money is being raised for the suffering in Ireland.

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4 April 1847

Moore, John, 1826-1907

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary Moore

He comments on the slowness of the mail, and he comments on the pending marriages of several girls from home as well as other events. As spring approaches, the farmers prepare for what they hope is a good planting season. Relief efforts for the famishing Irish are still happening. A new postal law requires payment for sending papers, and he won't be able to send as many to her

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7 April 1847

Dillon, David, fl. 1847

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert E. Moore

He is delighted to receive the letter and hopes to communicate more in the future. He reports conditions of famine, sickness, and waste and efforts to provide subsistence through public works, limited to certain numbers from each family. He updates news on the family, including marriages and deaths, including all his cousin's sisters.

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29 June 1847

Mapen, H. I., fl. 1847

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert E. Moore

He is eager to maintain correspondence with him as an old friend. He imagines war news being disseminated at home. Many people are leaving the city for the North and cooler climates, and he is working to close his business for the season and enjoy some rural relaxation.

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