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to Asa W. Slayton

Mentions death of neighbors Emily Dugal, local foster child, and Armenia [Mason] and whose father must return for NY to have a burial. Mentions farm productivity and that the house has been painted. They describe other improvements and activities on...

GLC03955.10

to Asa W. Slayton

Rosaline requests that Asa write more frequently. He describes the illness and eventual death of Edgan Chapman. He describes funeral held at school house and a song sang by one of the students in his honor. He predicts a good fruit harvest. Rosalina...

GLC03955.11

to Asa W. Slayton

Mary sends holiday wishes. Expresses surprise at the receipt of letter. Gives news of the death of Herman Hunt enlisted in 21st Michigan. Describes funeral of fellow teacher. Reports of good health among Asa's wife, sister, and sister-in-law....

GLC03955.12

to Asa W. Slayton

Emma thanks Asa for sending her a birthday package. She reports that the other brothers have also sent packages. Emma reminisces about times when the family was together and expresses grievance over recent death of their father. She offers to...

GLC03955.13

to Asa W. Slayton

Complains that neighbors have been stealing produce, fruit and grains. Author threatens to shoot neighbors if they are found on property. Author notes that many neighbors are frequently on the move and hopes that these too will leave soon. Author...

GLC03955.14

to citizens of Grattan Michigan

Slayton thanks the committee for their recognition, but accepts the sword on the behalf of all the men who have enlisted. Slayton recognizes that enslaved people are being used to aide the Confederates and that the continued allowance of slavery is...

GLC03955.15

to unknown

A written copy of a 25th anniversary speech given at the dinner celebrating the anniversary of an unknown couple. Discusses the nature of birth, death and marriage. Expresses opinions on the wonders of love and marriage Commends the couple on their...

GLC03955.16

[inscribed envelope and cloth square]

Envelope inscribed with a description of the contents of the envelope. The contents include pieces of clothing from members of the Slayton family who have at the time of the rest of the collection already died including Ezra G. Slayton Simeon...

GLC03955.17

to Badie

He is concerned about Samuel's health and hopes to arrange a course of lessons for him at the University of Pennsylvania. He hopes to acquire some rooms near Washington Square for headquarters. He leaves household instructions, and he comments on the...

GLC00687.105

Treaty Between the United States and the Yancton Tribe of Sioux or Dacotah Indians

GLC04099.28

Treaty Between the United States and the Mendawakanton and Wahpakoota Bands of Dakota or Sioux Tribe of Indians

GLC04099.29

Treaty Between the United States and the Tonawanda Band of Seneca Indians

GLC04099.30

Treaty Between the United States and the Dwamish, Suqamish, and Other Allied Subordinate Tribes of Indians in Washington Territory

written on January 22, 1855

GLC04099.31

Treaty Between the United States and the Ponca Tribe of Indians

written on March 12, 1858

GLC04099.32

Treaty Between the United States and the Makah Tribe of Indians

written on January 31, 1855

GLC04099.33

Treaty Between the United States and the Makah Tribe of Indians

written on June 9, 1855

GLC04099.34

Treaty Between the United States and the Mo-Lal-La-Las Indians

written on November 29, 1854

GLC04099.35

Treaty Between the United States and the Molel Indians

written on December 21, 1855

GLC04099.36

Treaty Between the United States and the Nez Perce Indian

written on June 11, 1855

GLC04099.37

Treaty Between the United States and the Confederated Tribes Sacs and Foxes of the Mississippi

written on October 1, 1859

GLC04099.38

Treaty Between the United States and the Deleware Tribe of Indians

written on May 30, 1860

GLC04099.39

Treaty Between the United States and the Kansas Tribe of Indians

written on October 5, 1859

GLC04099.40

Treaty Between the United States and the Winnebago Tribe of Indians

written on April 15, 1859

GLC04099.41

Treaty Between the United States and the Deleware Tribe of Indians

concluded July 2, 1861
proclaimed October 4, 1861

GLC04099.42

Treaty Between the United States and the Pottawatomie Nation of Indians

concluded November 15, 1861
proclaimed April 19, 1862

GLC04099.43

Treaty Between the United States and the Ottawa Indians of Blanchard's Fork and Roche de Bouef

concluded June 24, 1862
proclaimed July 28, 1862

GLC04099.44

to unknown

He is seeking information on "diplomatic Beneficence" referred to in The Witness.

GLC00687.101

to Powell Association

He requests a circular describing a system of raising church funds mentioned in Pittsburgh's Methodist Recorder.

GLC00687.102

Statement of the Philadelphia Temperance Reform Club

This is a statement of the Philadelphia Temperance Reform Club, which has organized meetings and gatherings in adjoining counties and states. They are concerned with the Sabbath Question, and they are soliciting funds to support the movement to...

GLC00687.103

Notes on "Pen Slavery: For the Christian Statesman"

This is a system for ministers, editors, lawyers, and literary people to write more quickly, mostly using abbreviations and utilizing speed techniques. Notes are handwritten on the back of a Presbyterian Alliance agreement.

GLC00687.104

to George May Powell

He maintains his view of the Sabbath as an important day. He agrees to send George May Powell's note to the Preacher's meeting. Letter written on Northwestern Christian Advocate letterhead.

GLC00687.106

to George May Powell

Roland Place was sorry not to have seen George May Powell due to ill health. He thanks him for his kind Christian counsel.

GLC00687.107

to Sam D. Risley

George May Powell compares Florida to Egypt, and then turns to a discussion of Africa. This letter is handwritten on the back of printed letters, February 16, 1886, Philadelphia, B.C. Tillinghast, Asaph Terry, C.R. Blackall, and Francis J. Rue to...

GLC00687.108

to George May Powell

C.J. Haskell invites George May Powell to participate in the Prohibition Park Management's 1892 Summer Meeting program. He asks that he state the lowest price expected for payment of such services. Letter written on National Prohibition Camp-Ground...

GLC00687.109

to Miss Weeks

This letter includes a list of amounts due to George May Powell as commission for the American Protestant.

GLC00687.110

to George May Powell

He returns the copy of something loaned to him months ago, and reports that the work is progressing. The back of the letter has notes for a religious speech handwritten. The speech condemns hypocrisy with political overtones. Written on National...

GLC00687.111

to George May Powell

She encourages him to read information on Mrs. Striver, the national president of the WCTU, and a great example of sacrifice. She reports on their local work. Written on New Jersey Woman's Christian Temperance Union Y Branch letterhead.

GLC00687.112

to Alex Whildin & others

He preaches to his congregation often about the Sabbath but is afraid that the present state of the world is not promising for Sunday worship.

GLC00687.113

Sabbath Memorial

This speech given to the "young people of all lands" implores them to be the "custodians of the God given Rest Day of our Race."

GLC00687.114

Rest Day Manifesto

re: This speech argues for the preservation of the Sabbath.

GLC00687.115

This is What I Want

The story of a penitent Hindu's conversion in accepting Jesus Christ. Trust in Jesus Christ and in his atonement is paramount.

GLC00687.116

to unknown

This letter describes a lecture given in churches in Philadelphia, New York City, and Boston on Jewish history, using a large wall chart and map. The letter also includes recommendations about the reception of the lecture and exhibit.

GLC00687.117

to Brother

This letter describes a lecture on Jewish history given in several churches in Philadelphia, New York City, and Boston, and differs slightly from the previous letter. The AB.C.F.M. reprinted an abstract of the lecture, prepared for a review of Sunday...

GLC00687.118

Occasional Papers.

The paper includes testimonies from the field to engage commitment and religious conviction.

GLC00687.119

[Handwritten notes]

This list of the various losses and gains of the Episcopal Church, the Baptist Church, the Presbyterian Mission, the Congregational Church, and a Methodist Church over the past months, encouraging the effective use of consecutively numbered envelopes...

GLC00687.120

to Caswell, Alexis

He writes to introduce George May Powell as secretary of the Evangelical Press Association.

GLC00687.121

to Hon. F. T. Frelinghuysen

He highly recommends a lecture given by George May Powell of the Oriental Topographical Corps.

GLC00687.122

to George May Powell

Butler & Fleetwood Publishers and Booksellers are very impressed with the maps and books of the Bible lands, but because of a previous deal with another publication, they are not in a position to sell George May Powell's. He would like to pay a visit...

GLC00687.123

to George May Powell

Letter is on Oriental Topographical Corps. letterhead. In the letter, A. L. Rawson suggests an agreement for royalties on publication of his Bible Hand Book, with suggestions for future contracts.

GLC00687.124

to George May Powell

The letter is on Hurd and Houghton Publishers and Booksellers letterhead, mentioning that they propose to publish Rawson's Bible Hand Book on certain terms of royalties, with George May Powell providing illustrations.

GLC00687.125

to A. L. Rawson

He agrees to the predetermined royalties and will proceed to have Hurd & Houghton publish, advertise, and sell the Rawson Bible Hand Book. He further proceeds to provide future arbitration services in regards to copyright. Rawson agrees and signs the...

GLC00687.126

to Hurd & Houghton, Publishers and Booksellers

He accepts the terms previously proposed and offers to produce more maps and pictures than previously engraved if necessary. He suggests a full contract to be drawn up.

GLC00687.127

[Public service announcement]

This document announces Lieutenant Walter Sheldon as Pay Master for the 11th Regiment in Burlington, Vermont.

GLC02669.072

[Certification that Robert Taylor is a minor]

This document written by Elizabeth H. Taylor states that her son, Robert Taylor, is a minor who was born on January 26, 1790. The document is certified by Robert Bayley, Moley Bayley, and Robert Bayley, Junior.

GLC02669.074

[List of accounts]

Believed to be a list of accounts either payable to or owed by the men listed. On the back of the document is a printed summons by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts which has been crossed out with a large "X." Written in pencil on the document is...

GLC02669.075

[Certification that Robert Taylor is not married]

This document is a response to the claim that Robert Taylor is married and has abandoned his with and children, stating that neither is true to the best of the authors knowledge. On the back of the document there are notes about day work that appear...

GLC02669.076

[Apprenticeship agreement]

Apprenticeship aggreement between Isaac Eveleth and Jacob Bailey. Eveleth, age 14, is be in the custody of Bailey for seven years. At the conclusion of the apprenticeship, Bailey will supply Eveleth with fifty dollars and two suits, one for Sundays...

GLC02669.077

[Insurance policy for James W. Bailey]

This document is a fire insurance policy taken out by James W. Bailey in 1847. The policy covers up to three-fourths of the cash value for the building and possessions up to $600. The duration of the policy is four years.

GLC02669.078

to daughter

This document is a letter from Z. Flithen is his oldest daughter, who is unnamed. In this letter Flithen praises his daughter for the great improvements she has made in her writing ability and schooling. He goes on to entreat his daughter to remain...

GLC02669.079

to daughter

Z. Flitner writes to his daughter after reaching Boston, Massachusetts to tell her about their trip thus far. Flitner, his wife, and Ford took a boat up to Boston and both his wife and Ford were very seasick the first day and night of the trip. Both...

GLC02669.080

to children

M. E. Flitner writes to her children from Boston, Massachusetts. Flitner is enjoying her time in Boston and finds herself in good health. She also mentions that Captain Bailey went to church with them in the past week.

GLC02669.081

to daughter

M. E. Flitner writes a letter to her daughter about how her travels have progressed. She states that the boat ride was pleasant, the train ride was very long, and she met some acquaintances at the train depot.

GLC02669.082

to daughter

M. E. Flitner writes to her daughter about how her trip is progressing, mentioning that she was supposed to leave for Richmond on Tuesday, but the weather is detaining her. Flitner goes on to write that she hopes to be with her daughter again soon...

GLC02669.083

to daughter

Z. Flitner writes a letter to his daughter, commenting on the recent death of Hartty Cutts. Later in the letter, Flitner writes that he wants his daughter and Henry to go to a good school. Flitner himself favors a particular school, but states that...

GLC02669.084

to daughter

Z. Flitner is writing in response to a letter sent to him by his daughter that there has been some trouble at the current school she and Henry have been attending. Flitner recommends that his daughter and Henry change schools, but recognizes that...

GLC02669.085

to daughter

Flitner writes a letter to his daughter in which he writes about a bad storm in Charleston that has delayed his ship and inquires about his daughters continued education.

GLC02669.086

to daughter

M. E. Flitner writes a letter to her daughter in which she mentions that her husband was prevented from leaving port by a storm, the same storm that Z. Flitner himself talks about in his letter to his daughter GLC02669.86. Flitner also mentions a...

GLC02669.087

to daughter

M. E. Flitner wrtites a letter to her daughter inquiring about how her schooling is going and about the much improved health of her younger children at home. The document states that $5.00 was included with the letter.

GLC02669.088

to daughter

This document contains two letters. The first letter is written by Z. Flitner to his daughter. In this letter he writes about the importance of education and religion. The second letter, dated December 26, is written by Z. Flitner to his wife, M. E...

GLC02669.089

to Henry

Z. Flitner writes a letter to his son Henry congratulating him on finding employment.

GLC02669.090

to daughter

Z. Flitner writes a letter to his daughter informing her that he will not be able to return home for the summer. Flitner also tells his daughter that he wants her to make sure the younger children remain in school because he does not want them to...

GLC02669.091

to daughter

Z. Flitner writes to his daughter and makes the remark that in Baltimore there is talk about "the negroes now do they exspect [sic] to get a coulored [sic] President." [p. 1] Nothing else is said on the subject except this one line and the rest of...

GLC02669.092

to daughter

In his letter to his daughter, Flitner speaks of her education. Flitner also apologizes for his inability to give a detailed description of his present location, citing that he has rarely been off the ship to explore the area, which he calls...

GLC02669.093

to brother

David Flitner writes to his brother to thank him for his offer to send money, but declines the offer. Flitner goes on to talk about how close to being a beggar he was the previous fall and how his brother Samuel lent him money and he would soon be...

GLC02669.094

to sister

J. Henry Flitner writes a letter to his sister describing the voyage of him and their father to Mobile Bay in Alabama. Flitner writes that for the first fifteen days of the voyage the weather was very bad and they were not able to reach their...

GLC02669.095

to sister

J. Henry Flitner writes to his sister about being stuck with their father Z. Flitner, in Mobile Bay, Alabama with 50 or 60 other ships that were waiting to unload and sell their cargo. Flitner notes that while the weather has been poor, he is still...

GLC02669.096

to sister

J. Henry Flitner writes a letter to his sister updating her on the travels of him and their father, Z. Flitner. Both men are in good health and J. Henry Flitner speaks about traveling to the "finest ports" where silks and other goods are abundant.

GLC02669.097

to sister

J. Henry Flitner writes to his sister about the preperations being made to make the ship ready to set sail. Flitner states that the ship has been loaded with provisions and would be ready to set sail the next day and that their next destination...

GLC02669.098

to sister

J. Henry Flitner writes to his sister detailing his experiences in Trieste, Italy. Flitner talks about the landscape and exploring 10 to 12 miles inland from the coast in a horse and carriage. Flitner ends the letter by telling his sister that he has...

GLC02669.099

to sister

J. Henry Flitner writes to his sister about his time in port at Leghorn (Livorno), Italy. Flitner also writes extensively on the subject of the education of his sister and other siblings.

GLC02669.100

to sister

J. Henry Flitner writes a letter to his sister to tell her that he has safely make it to New York from Leghorn (Livorno), Italy. It appears that J. H. Flitner goes by his middle name, Henry, based on his signature on this letter.

GLC02669.101

to sister

J. Henry Flitner writes to his sister to tell her about the presents that he and their father, Z. Flitner, had brought back from their travels for her and their mother. J. Henry Flitner also writes about spending time with their mother and father.

GLC02669.102

to sister

J. Henry Flitner writes to his sister to inform her that he is temporarily in Brooklyn, New York and will be heading out to Charleston, South Carolina shortly.

GLC02669.103

to sister

J. Henry Flitner writes to his sister describing preperations for sailing from New York and changes made to the ships crew.

GLC02669.104

to Mary Flitner

J. Henry Flitner writes to his sister Mary Flitner from the Adams House in Boston, Massachusetts to update her on his travel itinerary. In his letter, Flitner also complains about the lack of options and cost of lodging in his present location. This...

GLC02669.105

to L. D. Wood

re: soldiers left at Petersburg, Va., cold, snowy march to Franklin, Va.

GLC03135.06.012

to L. D. Wood

re: increased dose of medicine; greeting to everyone at home.

GLC03135.06.013

to L. D. Wood

re: intentions to stay in St. Clare through the summer.

GLC03135.06.014

to L. D. Wood

re: Yankees going "up every day in their Bulloons;" attempts to secure discharge due to rheumatism; travel from Dublin, Va., to camp in Caroline Co.

GLC03135.06.015

to Charlottle Pugh and L. D. Wood

re: worsening rheumatism.

GLC03135.06.016

to L. D. Wood

re: three boys being sent to the "horse pittle"[?]; "good" girls at home.

GLC03135.06.017

to L. D. Wood

re: girls at home.

GLC03135.06.018

to L. D. Wood

re: missed recent camp meeting; speculation the Yankees have taken Knoxville.

GLC03135.06.019

to L. D. Wood

re: inquiry regarding missing money belonging to Eli Pugh.

GLC03135.06.020

to L. D. Wood

re: lack of food and clothing.

GLC03135.06.021

to "Dear Brother"

re: desire to return home.

GLC03135.06.022

to L. D. Wood

re: attacks by bushwhackers and retaliation on them; capture and sale of a horse.

GLC03135.06.023

to L. D. Wood

re: march from Transylvania Co., N.C., to Raleigh, and then Morganton; capture and burning of Camp Vance by "taryes"[?].

GLC03135.06.024

to Franklin P. Davis

re: account of the murder of Matt Davis by Jones Greer.

GLC03135.06.025

to George May Powell

He was unable to attend to completion of the May patent and pay the government fee as previously determined. He will now renew it as soon as possible.

GLC00687.129