February 19, 1872

Beard, John D., fl. 1872

Autograph document signed

Title: receipt for Millie Bowers

mother of Morris Bowers, "allowed January 12th, 1872 on certificate for $285..."

GLC09400.423

February 9, 1921

Webster Electric Company

Typed letter signed

Title: to R.C. Bruce

Includes electric bill. Letter requests payment.

GLC09400.591

February 28, 1920

Taylor-Tolley Sales Company, fl. 1920

Typed document

Title: bill for R.C. Bruce

GLC09400.624

February 18, 1864

Kellogg, James H., fl. 1862-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary

He saw the boys from Boston the other day and it made him nostalgic. He will send some more money.

GLC02415.065

February 8, 1840

Madison, Dolley, 1768-1849

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Richard Cutts

Asks for more time to repay her debt to her niece and Cutts' daughter, Mary Cutts, and blames her delay in paying on bad weather and the roads, which have caused others not to repay her. Mentions that P. (John Payne Todd, her son) is still in Richmond. States she is unable to do business until she can get abroad. Free franked by Dolley Madison. Signed DPM.

GLC03191

February 7, 1787

Winslow, Isaac, 1736-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Writes that per Knox's request, he has asked Mr. [Edward H.] Robbins for advice about paying taxes on the Waldo patent lands, and Mr. Robbins suggests that they "rest quiet" until payment is demanded. Provides other advice from Mr. Robbins. Also discusses Mr. [William] Wetmore's claims on the lands, as well as dealings with Captain Hall and Captain Stone.

GLC02437.09164

February 18, 1791

Longman, Thomas, 1731-1797

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Writes that since he did not receive a response to his letter to Knox of 13 August 1790, he has had "several meetings with the holders of Mr. Flucker's Bond and Notes and found that it was impossible to prevent their filing a Bill in Chancery against Mrs. Harwood, unless she consented that they should have an equal dividend of the Money in her hands, with Messrs. Wright and Gill and my self." Mrs. Harwood then requested a day for the "final settlement of this business, this she put off; under the pretense (for I can call it no other now) of consulting her Attorney." He then read in the "…

GLC02437.04852

February 19, 1793

Knox, William, 1756-1795

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Reports he recently met with Mr. Williamson and Mr. Wadsworth about lands in the "Gennessee Country" of upstate New York. Says farms of 300-500 acres are going for $1.50 per acre. Makes reference to lands that would eventually become Cooperstown and its environs, "those in this state in the neighbourhood of Lake Otsego, have greatly enhanced in value also." Believes the situation in Europe will lead investors to put their money into American lands. Heard several families from the English West Indies have recently bought land. Wants to know if Henry has made arrangements with General…

GLC02437.05824

February 18, 1787

Langdon, John, 1741-1819

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Asks Knox for assistance in providing for his family as he had a debt in England and "all the merchandize [sic] I had from thence was taken from my place of depository by the British ... " Also asks if Knox has any open positions, as he needs the work to support his family. Signer of the U.S. Constitution.

GLC02437.03461

February 27, 1865

Hammond, Horace J., fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Eleanor Hammond

Health is "first rate," and leg is well. Weather is nice right now, and hopes this letter finds her well. Sent her two letters, each with $20 in them. Will send some more money by express soon. Does not need more than $5, and if he does, he will ask for some from her. Would have sent all the money by express, but did not learn until today that he could send any of it by express. Is now acting as commissary sergeant. Has to go to the brigade headquarters and draw rations for the company, then has to cook them. "Keeps me very busy." Received a letter from her this morning. Every day rebels…

GLC09273.30

1844-1888

Various

Header Record

Title: [Letters belonging to Scott family, n.d., 1844-1888][Decimalized .01-.58]

Collection of 60 items belonging to the Scott family dated 1844-1888. Consists of correspondence between members of the Scott family who resided in Allens Grove, Wisconsin and mostly from Waterbury, Connecticut. Topics include family, illness, land acquisition, trade, and marriage.

GLC09832

1780-1909

Various

Header Record

Title: [Collection belonging to Jordan family, n.d., 1780-1909][Decimalized .01-.28]

Collection of 28 items belonging to Jordan family dated 1780-1909. Consists of various financial documents, personal correspondence and military discharge papers.

GLC09836

February 3, 1780

Jordan, Frederick, fl. 1780-1800

Manuscript

Title: [Account of goods sold from Thomas Reading]

One account of goods sold from Thomas Reading to Fredrick Jordan dated February 3, 1780. List types of grains and prices. A note below the account requests that Reading settle the account with the deliverymen.

GLC09836.02

January 21, 1798

Eckel, John, fl. 1798-1803

Manuscript

Title: to Fredrick Jordan

One letter addressed to Fredrick Jordan from John Eckel dated January 21, 1798. Pertains to a family that has sold their mill.

GLC09836.07

3 September 1784

Allen, Elijah, fl. 1784

Manuscript

Title: [Appraisement of Fredrick Jurdin's estate]

One appraisement of Fredrick Jurdin's estate dated September 3, 1784. Contains an itemized list of his belongings assessing their financial worth. Signed by Elijah Allen and Abraham Young.

GLC09836.04

13 November 1797

Jordan, Frederick, fl. 1780-1800

Manuscript

Title: [Order to Pay for Fredrick Jordan]

One order to pay dated November 13, 1797 for Frederick Jordan for $213.85. Signed by Jordan and witness, John Botter.

GLC09836.06

30 December 1780

Lawrence, John, fl. 1780

Manuscript

Title: [Bill of services rendered to Seth Miner]

One bill of services rendered to Seth Miner dated Norwich, December 30, 1780. Pertains to fees for keeping Phebe Watson a "transient delirious person" guarded in Norwich. Reasons for keeping her guarded were not stated.

GLC09836.03

6 November 1784

Allibone, Thomas, fl. 1784

Manuscript

Title: [Land agreement belonging to Gabriel Ralston and Frederick Jordan]

One legal document dated November 6, 1784. Related to a land grant from Thomas Allibone to Gabriel Ralston and Fredrick Jordan. Details the stipulations for paying $1,900 to Thomas Allibone and the extension of land boundaries.

GLC09836.05

8 April 1800

Neisser, George, fl. 1800

Manuscript

Title: [Promissory note from George Neisser]

One promissory note from George Neisser to Fredrick Jordan dated Philadelphia, April 8, 1800.

GLC09836.08

27 August 1803

unknown, fl. 1803

Manuscript

Title: [Discharge paper belonging to John Eckel]

One discharge dated August 27, 1803 to John Eckel who served as Fredrick Jordan Sr.'s estate executor. Pertains to Eckel being released form duty. Signed by Eckel family and Jordan family members.

GLC09836.09

28 May 1805

unknown, fl. 1805

Receipt

Title: [Receipt to Daniel Mann]

One receipt from Boller & Jordan to Daniel Mann dated Philadelphia, May 28, 1805 for $236.15.

GLC09836.10

February 18, 1806

Jordan, John, fl. 1806-1833

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Affidavit belonging to John Youngberg]

One affidavit belonging to John Youngberg dated February 18, 1806. Contains testimonies by John Jordan and William Postens related to an incident where Youngberg had money stolen from him.

GLC09836.11

16 June 1812

Cunow, John G., fl. 1812

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Order to pay belonging to Godfrey J. Haga]

One order to pay for a sum of $2,000 for Godfrey Haga. Pertains to an order from John G. Cunow and John Jordan. Reverse side contains confirmation of payment received.

GLC09836.12

18 July 1816

Jordan, John, fl. 1806-1833

Receipt

Title: [Receipt belonging to Gilbert Hughes]

One receipt dated Philadelphia, July 18, 1816 for $193.70 from John Jordan to Gilbert Hughes.

GLC09836.13

2 June 1822

Jordan, John, fl. 1806-1833

Receipt

Title: to John Jordan

One letter addressed to John Jordan from Maria E. Jacobson dated Baltimore, June 2, 1822. Pertains to receiving interest from her father and mother's estates. Gives best wishes to family in Philadelphia.

GLC09836.14