8 June 1799

Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Remsen

Discusses the tobacco market and the high quality of tobacco grown at his estate. Reports that they should take advantage of the price of 11 cents per pound since it is so much lower than the Richmond price. States that he has sold his tobacco before and was assured by almost everyone that it was very high quality. Explains his marks on the tobacco; TI is his crop, while the tobacco marked TMR is his son-in-law's, Thomas Mann Randolph. Indicates that their properties join each other and therefore the tobacco is of the same quality. An additional stamp of PF stands for Poplar Forest,…

GLC05958

1862 - 1864

Morse, N.S., fl. 1862-1864

Header Record

Title: Daily chronicle & sentinel.

Each issue contains telegraphic reports and Northern news, mostly covering battle reports and war news. Commercial reports indicate stock values in Augusta markets, including financial, cotton, dry goods, grain, groceries, country produce, and sale of enslaved people. Special notices in each issue list religious services, legislative and election news (including intentions of running for elected office), meeting notices, requests for blankets for soldiers, and conscription notices. Auction notices list a variety of things for sale in each issue. Most issues have four pages; one has two…

GLC05959.07

1861, 1862, 1864

Redmond, Dennis, fl. 1856-1865

Header Record

Title: Southern cultivator.

The Southern Cultivator was published monthly (sometimes combined) with 32 pages at the first of this run, which reduced to 24 pages and then 16 by the end of the run. Each issue contains letters to the editor with detailed responses. Regular columns include Hints for the Month, Rural Hygiene, Rural Architecture, Horticulture, etc. Advertisements for seeds are printed here, as are lists of new publications and market reports. A few recipes and poems are often included, with occasional serialized articles and travelogues. Vol. 9 nos. 2, 7; Vol. 20 nos. 1, 5 & 6, 7 & 8, 9 & 10…

GLC05959.11

3 July 1833

Buchanan, James, 1791-1868

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Isaac Wayne

Buchanan writes as United States Minister to Russia to Colonel Wayne. Relates that he has enjoyed his time in Russia, but will never be "contented to remain under the shadow of despotism longer than my duty to my country requires." Notes his rapid conclusion of a commercial treaty has induced President Jackson to summon him back to the United States. Commenting on Russia, notes "The mass of the people are slaves attached to the soil. A nobleman, in speaking of his estate never refers to the number of his acres; but always to the number of his peasants... no proper means are taken to…

GLC05790

circa 1928

Header Record

Title: Collection of three items related to Thomas Edison and agriculture [Decimalized .01-.03]

GLC05791

1899

Du Bois, William Edward Burghardt, 1868-1963

Book

Title: The Philadelphia Negro: A Social Study

Du Bois's detailed study uses history and sociology to consider the social experience of African Americans in the Seventh Ward of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Offers a comprehensive examination of black life, including migration, religion, crime, family, health, and education. Contains a preface by Du Bois and an introduction by Samuel McCune Lindsay, Professor of Sociology at University of Pennsylvania. Includes a map of the Seventh Ward following the introduction which indicates the distribution of African American inhabitants and their social condition. Contains a map facing page 60…

GLC05823

20 June 1863

Early, Jubal Anderson, 1816-1894

Autograph endorsement signed

Title: to Robert H. Chilton

An extensive autograph endorsement signed 20 June 1863 by General Jubal A. Early, division commander, Army of Northern Virginia a division in Richard Ewell's II Corps, dismisses the request and says he deems it inadvisable to trouble Lee with Smith's message. Early writes "The suggestions of Genl Smith are not probably in accordance with the views of the commanding general... I do not deem it admirable to trouble him with this communication." Written on a manuscript letter signed dated 17 June 1863 by General William Smith to Chilton, Adjutant and Inspector General. Smith instructs…

GLC05867

14 September 1870

Hearn, J.A., fl. 1870

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Annual report on the Grand River Agency in South Dakota]

Addressed to Ely S. Parker, the Commissioner of Indian Affairs. Comments on different tribes, their numbers and their willingness to farm. Recommends providing government assistance to the friendly Indians, who "are fully convinced that the Government will not always provide for them, if they do not by and help themselves." Describing a meeting with Father Pierre-Jean de Smet, a Jesuit missionary, who planned to start a mission school. Describes the Agency's location as poor. Mentions the military presence. Lists the buildings constructed. Commends the Indians good conduct over…

GLC05893

29 May 1797

Hewes, Elihu, fl. 1797

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses business and a delivery of beef and pork, among other items.

GLC02437.06979

9 March 1799

Hay, William, fl. 1797-1799

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Hay writes to Knox describing the cold weather and trees and manure on his land in Thomastown.

GLC02437.07242

16 April 1795

Holland, Park, 1752-1844

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Informs Knox that he has hired four farmers to work the land for him and offers his services as a surveyor should Knox need it, as long as he is given enough notice. Noted as written in Belcherstown, most likely in Maine.

GLC02437.06394

15 August - 7 September 1793

Hills, John, fl. 1771-1796

Manuscript letter

Title: to Henry Knox

Three parts. First part dated 15 August. Details his journey to view the land and states that "for about 1 mile the land was very poor, but the Inhabitants a long the River are very thick settled and have plenty of Wheat, Barley, Rye, and Corn." Goes on to further describe the land and property. Second part dated 16 August. Note stating that the following note confirms the value of the land. Third part dated 7 September. From D Cams to Thomas Vose. Note that "I wish to have the terms, price, period, of payment &c, am which one or two thousand acres of the northeast corner there of will…

GLC02437.10272

30 August 1794

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to William Griffin

Working draft to GLC02437.06190. Discusses the terms on his newly purchased island (Brigadiers Island, now Sears Island, Maine). Notes all the inhabitants, except for a gentleman named Benjamin Carver, have agreed to leave the island within a year's time. Requests Griffin to insure that the inhabitants do not cut more than a acre of wood. Also requests Griffin to care for the land once the inhabitants leave. Asks Griffin to purchase sheep and put it on his account. Notes Griffin will be reasonably compensated. Written from Brigadiers Island, present day Sears Island. Letter is unsigned…

GLC02437.06189

30 August 1794

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Manuscript letter signed

Title: to William Griffin

Final retained version of GLC02437.06189. Discusses the terms on his newly purchased island (Brigadiers Island, now Sears Island, Maine). Notes all the inhabitants, except for a gentleman named Benjamin Carver, have agreed to leave the island within a year's time. Requests Griffin to insure that the inhabitants do not cut more than a acre of wood. Also requests Griffin to care for the land once the inhabitants leave. Asks Griffin to purchase sheep and put it on his account. Notes Griffin will be reasonably compensated. Written from Brigadiers Island, present day Sears Island. There is a note…

GLC02437.06190

20 June 1797

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to John Gleason

Gives Gleason directions concerning construction and business, such as asking him to have the mills repaired and wheels made. Also draws a couple of diagrams, one of which appears to be for a new barn.

GLC02437.06990

14 November 1797

Gleason, John, fl. 1796-1811

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses purchasing and transporting cattle and sheep, as well as other materials needed for Knox's estate.

GLC02437.07046

16 November 1797

Gleason, John, fl. 1796-1811

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses sheep and carpenters for Knox's estate, Montpelier, in Thomaston, Maine.

GLC02437.07050

January 27, 1798

Gleason, John, fl. 1796-1811

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Expresses his happiness that David Wells has returned to help take care of the horses and that he is helping Wells settle in.

GLC02437.07082

4 October 1798

Gleason, John, fl. 1796-1811

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses Knox's wish for Gleason to oversee the estate of Montpelier. Describes his hesitancy in taking up the position and talks about the horse and other cattle. Noted as written at Montpelier, Knox's estate in Thomaston, Maine.

GLC02437.07177

6 April 1803

Gleason, John, fl. 1796-1811

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Mentions that Knox's son [likely Henry Jackson Knox] has received his letters. Discusses the details of Knox's logging business. Also comments that an "old Mr. Wilson" is, with his men, putting in a new lock. Reports other matters pertaining to Knox's business, including shipping lime and the anticipated arrival of a gardener. Adds that Miss Caroline F. Knox, Knox's daughter, sends her love and is in good health.

GLC02437.07795

12 September 1797

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John Gleason Jr.

Informs Gleason that he has arrived in Boston and gives him a list of things that have been ordered, such as corn and rye. Also discusses construction at his house in Maine.

GLC02437.07028

9 January 1801

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Manuscript letter

Title: to John Gleason

Provides instructions for his upcoming two month absence. Discusses the quantity of wood and limestone he would like to see gathered. Says a large portion of wood can be obtained from people who are indebted to him. Provides further instructions on obtaining wood, stoves for the limestone, caring for the horses, and various other instruction on the care of Knox's house and property. Instructs Gleason to request all funds from [Thomas] Vose.

GLC02437.07500

21 May 1801

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Manuscript letter

Title: to John Gleason

Letter is not signed but based on the content it appears to be from Knox. Informs Gleason he will be heading to Boston, Massachusetts and needs Gleason to look after things in Thomaston while he is gone. Stresses the importance of keeping the mills manned by the best men, the lime, and the quantity of casks he would like burnt. Advises Gleason on planting and asks Gleason to visit the farm daily. Mentions the repairs he would like completed on his house before his return along with various other details he wants completed.

GLC02437.07733

January 18, 1804

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Manuscript letter

Title: to John Gleason

Instructions for Gleason to perform a variety of tasks on Knox's estate. Stresses that he will be judging Gleason's expertise and quality as an agent based on how well he follows these instructions. The tasks focus on harvesting and collecting kiln wood over the course of the winter. Mentions Captain [Thomas] Vose.

GLC02437.07843

28 March 1804

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John Gleason

Provides news and instructions for running Knox's estate and lime works business. Reports on beef and pork shipments, and mentions that Mr. [possibly David] Russell will be arriving at the estate with hired hands, who should be employed at the lime works. Also discusses the construction of a house for his daughter (likely Lucy, who was married in May 1803 to Mr. Ebenezer Thatcher).

GLC02437.07852