9 November 1856

Gibson, Louisiana Hart, fl. 1836

Autograph letter signed

Title: [to her father Tobias Gibson]

Author inferred through content. Both Sarah and Claude intend to write him by the same mail. A land deal between Mr. Scott and Mr. Taylor has gone bad. Mr. Taylor claims that the land falls short one-third of the area that he agreed to buy. The end of the letter is missing.

GLC04501.040

9 September 1843

Gibson, J.Y., fl. 1843

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Tobias Gibson

He discusses crops and a dispute between Mr. C.M. Clay and Mr. Brown.

GLC04501.041

12 August 1844

Hibler, J.A., fl. 1844

Autograph letter signed

Title: [Bill of sale for Isaam]

A bill of sale for Isaam, an enslaved man purchased by Tobias Gibson from T. A. Hibler for $550.

GLC04501.042

15 March 1845

Humphreys, Joseph, fl. 1845

Autograph letter signed

Title: Composition

A composition entitled, "Love, what is it." An amusing essay detailing the effects of love and judging the emotion to be "evil".

GLC04501.043

19 March 1845

Gibson, Tobias, fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: [to Sarah Gibson]

A touching letter in which Tobias declares he will always have a special place for his oldest child, Sarah. The letter also contains Gibson family genealogy since before the revolution.

GLC04501.044

24 May 1845

Humphreys, Mary, fl. 1845

Autograph letter signed

Title: to her brother Joseph Humphreys

This is the first opportunity she has had to write since she left home. Her school allows letters to be written only on Saturday. She writes about her classes, instructors, and classmates. A. E. (possibly Mary's teacher) writes a message on the address leaf which introduces himself.

GLC04501.045

22 July 1845

Caffrey, R.E., fl. 1845

Autograph letter signed

Title: [to Joseph Humphreys]

Caffrey is ill. He discusses friends who have joined the Mexican War and voices his displeasure with the conflict. He hopes to travel to Spain someday.

GLC04501.046

16 August 1845

Humpreys, Mary, fl. 1845

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joseph Humphreys

It is Saturday and she is finding it hard to concentrate on her studies. She hopes he will visit soon.

GLC04501.047

25 November 1845

Humphreys, D.C., fl. 1845

Autograph letter signed

Title: [to Joseph Humphreys]

Recipient inferred from content. He encourages his son to get the best education possible. He speculates on all the different occupations he could have had.

GLC04501.048

January 30, 1846

Gibson, Gibson, fl. 1846-1850

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Tobias Gibson

Gibson has gone to Louisiana to try to build his fortune. The letter discusses parenting and education at great length.

GLC04501.049

2 February 1846

Gibson, Tobias, fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: [to Sarah Gibson]

He wants Sarah to spend a year in Philadelphia and another in New York to finish her education. By the time she finishes school, the new house in Lexington and the plantation in Louisiana should be completed. Continued 2/8/1846.

GLC04501.050

7 March 1846

Shelby, Virginia, fl. 1846

Autograph letter signed

Title: to her brother Tobias Gibson

She describes her trip from New Orleans. Also discusses news of family and friends.

GLC04501.051

22 March [1846]

Valentine, Martha, fl. 1846-1875

Autograph letter signed

Title: to her brother Tobias Gibson

A somber letter in which Martha describes her family's recent destitution. Their entire estate, houses, slaves, crops, etc., have been confiscated by the bank and Dr. Nebett. The property will be auctioned off the first of April.

GLC04501.052

13 July 1846

Shelby, Virginia, fl. 1846

Autograph letter signed

Title: to her brother Tobias Gibson

Extends an invitation for Tobias to visit. Writes news of family and friends. She adds the rather intriguing remark: "Mrs. Fishback I think has forgotten her fathers [sic] land, her Lincoln kin."

GLC04501.053

26 May 1846

Gibson, W.W., fl. 1846

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his brother Tobias Gibson

He was unable to make the arrangements Tobias asked for because Mrs. F. Gibson was on her death bed. He discusses payment of money, crops and plans to settle near Lake Providence.

GLC04501.054

12 November 1846

Caffrey, R.E., fl. 1845

Autograph letter signed

Title: [to Joseph Humphreys]

He describes a trip to Last Island in the Gulf of Mexico and a bizarre dream in which Caffrey was transformed into a fish.

GLC04501.055

4 May 1847

Valentine, Mark, fl. 1847

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Tobias Gibson

He discusses the health of Martha [Valentine] and plantation business. He hopes to settle Claude's accounts with Dr. Nebett. He gave Nebett 5000 bales to help payoff the debt.

GLC04501.056

31 March 1822

Whitman, Kilborn, 1792-1852

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Aaron Hobart

Judge Whitman indicates that he has extended the "Indictment against Hanover" to August, giving Hobart time to act on it.

GLC06313.04.180

16 April 1822

Dorr, Ebenezer Ritchie, 1799-1873

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Aaron Hobart

Seeks information for Thomas Wilson of London about a claim made by William Sutton Skinner under "the Florida Treaty."

GLC06313.04.182

22 April 1822

Whitman, Cliab, fl. 1822

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Aaron Hobart

Writes to Congressman Hobart to oppose a petition to put another post office at Staughton Corner in Staughton, Massachusetts, describing arguments both in favor and against the idea. Suggests re-distributing the two existing post routes to accommodate those seeking an addition office.

GLC06313.04.183

27 April 1822

Gordon, William, 1783-1851

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Aaron Hobart

Dr. Gordon writes on behalf of Ebed Stockton, a Revolutionary War soldier who lost his pension due to a new law and was petitioning to have it restored. Describes some of Stockton's ailments.

GLC06313.04.185

22 May 1822

Dorr, Ebenezer Ritchie, 1799-1873

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Aaron Hobart

Thanks Hobart for helping his get information for Thomas Wilson of London about a claim made by William Sutton Skinner under the Florida Treaty (see GLC06313.182). Comments on his efforts to obtain the information.

GLC06313.04.186

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

15 March 1863

Wheeler, Lysander, 1837-1917

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his parents, [brother-in-law], and sister

Wheeler writes that the men have been busy foraging for Rosecrans' Army. He comments that they've been learning drilling in the French fashion. Writes that the men have taken to singing at night in their tents and have some pieces of sheet music including "The Soldier's Dream". He also writes that his favorite piece is "Never Forget the Dear Ones that Cluster Around thy Home". Updates his family on the health of his company and writes that it is harder for a soldier to get a furlough. Writes about the alcohol problem at camp and states that although he is offered liquor everyday, he…

GLC07460.022

24 September 1863

Welles, Gideon, 1802-1878

Document signed

Title: to Lewis West

Printed document signed by Welles. Orders that West is now detached from the USS "Ladona" and that he is to proceed to New York without delay. He is to report to Rear Admiral Paulding for passage to Charleston, South Carolina and to report to Rear Admiral Dahlgren for duty on an ironclad under his command. Stamp dated 28 September says West was paid 9 dollars in mileage fees. Countersigned by Rear Admiral Hiram Paulding. He noted that West reported for duty on 28 September. Commodore Cornelius Kinchilo Stribling had served in the War of 1812 and the Mexican War before the Civil War. Verso is…

GLC03836.56