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[Outline of the Greatest Work Published on the Chinese Sugar Cane]

Description of nine chapters including description, methods of syrup making, cultivation and other products derived from the plant.

GLC09302.025

to Raleigh Johnson

expresses sympathy toward wife's illness, discusses family issues.

GLC09302.026

to Woodson Johnson

Mentions that he needs Edwin to go to Danville to collect a draft of money for him.

GLC09302.027

[church schedule]

GLC09302.028

to Woodson Johnson and Edwin Johnson

Woodson Johnson and Edwin Johnson owe money to the bank of Virginia.

GLC09302.029

Treaty Between the United States of America and the Camanche, Kiowa, and Apache Indians

GLC04099.18

Treaty Between the United States of America and the Kickapoo Indians

GLC04099.19

Treaty Between the United States of America and the Sac & Fox Indians

GLC04099.20

Treaty Between the United States and the Choctaw and Chickasaw Indians

GLC04099.21

Treaty Between the United States and the Rogue River Indians

GLC04099.22

Treaty Between the United States and the Nisqually and other Bands of Indians

GLC04099.23

Treaty Between the United States and the Ottoe and Missouria Indians

GLC04099.24

Treaty Between the United States and the Indians of Willamette Valley

GLC04099.25

Treaty Between the United States and the Choctaw and Chickasaw Indians

GLC04099.26

Treaty Between the United States Four Confederate Bands Pawnee Indians

GLC04099.27

to Sarah Woodbridge

Letter to her mother in which she speaks at length about the school she teaches, including about a recent school vacation during which she spent two weeks at the beach and an upcoming examination. She also speaks about her many social engagements and...

GLC08934.008

to Sarah W. Hale

She references a letter she received from Sarah on May 11, and later goes on to speak about the examination at the school she teaches at. She also talks about the death of her friend Harriett, and says that she does not regret her friend's death...

GLC08934.009

to Sarah W. Hale

She spends some times talking family matters, including news about their sister Abigail and brother James, as well as a discussion about names. She also mentions wanting to send her mother, Sarah, and their sister A. (Abigail?) trinkets. The third...

GLC08934.010

to Sarah W. Hale

This letter talks about a Reverend Mr. Webster, who will be visiting Hartford for a short period of time and who she hopes will deliver this letter in person and make Sarah's acquaintanceship.

GLC08934.011

to Sarah W. Hale

She talks extensively about her trip from Washington to White Hall to visit her friend Mary, including the a carriage breakdown and fording creeks with horses. She reports having a "delightful" time visiting Mary. She also mentions a gift for her...

GLC08934.012

to Sarah Worthington

Letter to her mother in which she discusses her job at the school and mentions that their rector has decided to leave to become the superintendent of an academy in Canadogua, NY, which the community seems to be saddened by. She also says that she has...

GLC08934.013

to Sarah W. Hale

In this, she apologizes for not answering her sister's letters in months, but says that she had "indispensable engagements" which kept her too occupied to find the time. It is unclear exactly what Sarah wrote in her letters, but Aurelia references...

GLC08934.014

to Sarah W. Hale

This letter appears to have been written in response to a letter from Sarah notifying her of their mother's death. Aurelia says that she is glad that their mother's "days of sorrow and trouble are ended," and expresses some of her fond memories of...

GLC08934.015

to Sarah W. Hale

She discusses her work in education at the academy, which she describes as "arduous" but also notes that she is "richly compensated" for her services. She also mentions that the number of applicants that her school receives is far greater than the...

GLC08934.017

to Sarah Worthington

She apologizes for her negligence in answering letters but assures her that it is not for lack of affection, but lack of time. She expresses sympathy and concern to her mother regarding both her and Aurelia's sister Sarah's ill health, and hopes that...

GLC08934.018

to Sarah Woodbridge

First letter to her mother upon arriving in Georgia. She briefly mentions her trip from Hartford, which took exactly four weeks, and goes on to discuss her social engagements and upcoming work at the academy as a teacher. She wishes she could write...

GLC08934.020

to Sarah W. Hale

This letter was sent to her sister shortly after their mother's passing. She spends a good deal of time talking about the concept of death in general, saying: "We shall soon, my dear sister, reach the ocean of eternity. A few more days of sorrow and...

GLC08934.021

to James W. Hale

She appears to have received word of their brother's death, and is very upset by the news because she considered herself quite close to him. She also expresses worry that he did not die a Christian, saying that if she was confident that he had, she...

GLC08934.022

Certification of Aurelia Hale's service at the academy

A short note certifying Aurelia Hale's time at the academy.

GLC08934.023

to Sarah W. Hale

This is the first letter sent to her sister Sarah since Aurelia's relocation from Washington, GA to Mount Ariel, SC. Sarah's last letter took many weeks to reach her, but has finally arrived. She briefly talks about her experience settling into a new...

GLC08934.024

By the Honorable Nicholas Cooke Esq.

Appointing Thomas Noyes to "Ensign of the colonels company in the said last mentioned regiment"

GLC02150.57

A Return of the Men, Arms, Ammunition and Accoutrements of Captain Blank

GLC02150.58

A Topographical Description of Virginia, Pennsylvania, Maryland and North Carolina, Comprehending the Rivers...

"A Topographical Description of Virginia, Pennsylvania, Maryland and North Carolina, Comprehending the Rivers Ohio, Kenhawa, Sioto, Cherokee, Wabash, Illinois, Mississippi, ect. The Climate, Soil and Produce, Whether Animal, Vegetable, or Mineral...

GLC03638.01

to Joshua Mauger

Discusses ships, Mauger's brother and the price of beaver fur.

GLC03902.001

to Joshua Mauger

The price of beaver is low so he will wait before trying to sell the shipment. Also mentions rising bankruptcy among English merchants. He is ill.

GLC03902.002

to Joshua Mauger

A Captain Richard Linthorne from Poole wishes to purchase a ship. Watson hopes the captain's destination is Halifax or Holland rather than America; any number of ships are willing to go to the former destinations. [Written during the stamp act...

GLC03902.003

to Joshua Mauger

Regarding finances. He needs records from Mauger's bankers to make his account current.

GLC03902.005

to Joshua Mauger

Informs Mauger that his letters will be sent by the "Adamant." Lord Hillsborough has been removed and succeeded by Lord Dartmouth. (Playfully misquotes Churchill.)

GLC03902.006

to Joshua Mauger

Regarding finances. The "Adamant" sailed the day before. Mentions the arrival of other ships and thinks wheat speculation will do well this year.

GLC03902.007

to Joshua Mauger

Business accounts mentions Mr. Tyson [a friend of Mauger's] has died and his wife is very ill. Watson sent his wife to the country to protect her health. The government intends to take over the affairs of the India Company.

GLC03902.008

to Joshua Mauger

He thinks Mr. Butler may be entitled to a refund of £ 150. He visited Mrs. Tyson and she is recovering.

GLC03902.009

to Joshua Mauger

Regarding a refund for Mr. Butler.

GLC03902.010

to Joshua Mauger

Regarding Mauger's apparent illness. Their letters were detained on a ship and now must be picked up from Poole.

GLC03902.011

to Joshua Mauger

He has forwarded Mauger a letter from Mr. Butler.

GLC03902.012

to Joshua Mauger

Encloses bank post bills; the Adamant has arrived safely in Halifax; ship arrived at Boston.

GLC03902.013

to Joshua Mauger

Mrs. Tyson is deathly ill. Her doctor has advised her to go to Bath. The Adamant is kept off coast by easterly winds, so it will not be able to sail on time.

GLC03902.014

to Joshua Mauger

He did visit Mrs. Tyson and she is much better. The winds have also died down.

GLC03902.015

to Joshua Mauger

Four Principal Houses [banks] in Holland have stopped payment, forcing as many Houses in London to do the same. He notes that : "The Jews suffer most severely and its thought many great Houses will be greatly Injur'd."

GLC03902.016

to Joshua Mauger

Mauger has been re-elected to parliament for Poole. Watson impatiently awaits a ship from Boston but fears it will bring bad news. ". . .this Country have [sic] enacted Laws they cannot enforce and the Americans have Advanced too far to retreat....

GLC03902.017

to Joshua Mauger

Acknowledges a letter to his clerk, Mr. Pitt. Mauger is ill. Docketing reads: "Praising the behaviour of his kinsman Pitt."

GLC03902.018