26 November 1785

Watson, Brook, 1735-1807

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joshua Mauger

He has not heard from Mauger and is worried. Families of property from Nantucket are settling at Dartmouth. Watson foretold the minister that this would happen as a result of the Alien Laws of the United States.

GLC03902.058

28 December 1785

Watson, Brook, 1735-1807

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joshua Mauger

Discusses a case of theft and the weather.

GLC03902.059

21 December 1786

Watson, Brook, 1735-1807

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joshua Mauger

Encloses a letter from Mr. Sharp and hopes that Mauger will be cleared. [See letters # 239 & 240.]

GLC03902.060

16 October 1763

Butler, John, 1749-1791

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joshua Mauger

Describes a naval engagement between "Rebel Fleet" and the King's Fleet on 10/13 on Lake Champlain. The American fleet tried to escape but on 10/15 was destroyed except for three ships which escaped to Ticonderoga. Crown Point now abandoned and burned. Mentions casualties. "General Carleton is now before Tyconderoga, which I conceive will soon be abandoned by the provincials." Mentions the victory of General Howe on Long Island, received via Lt. Gov. Franklin. [The evacuation of Long Island, 8/29-8/30/1776]

GLC03902.062

3 December 1766

Butler, John, 1749-1791

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joshua Mauger

Marked "Duplicate" at the top. He writes about accounts which he is handling. The province is applying for a paper currency. He advises Mauger to consult with Benjamin Franklin, who is visiting London and is "very sensible and well acquainted with the nature of Paper Currencys. . . . ." He discusses plans to avoid depreciation of the money. Continued 12/26: This section explains that the previous section was a duplicate of another letter he sent. Discusses Mauger's debts and properties in Halifax

GLC03902.063

April 30, 1776

Butler, John, 1749-1791

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joshua Mauger

News concerning Mauger's friends and neighbors in Halifax. A rumor that Quebec was captured by the American army on 3/20. He fears the province may fall to the rebel army.

GLC03902.066

11 May 1776

Butler, John, 1749-1791

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joshua Mauger

[Fragment: 2nd sheet] Continued May 5. Writes regarding the army and plans for the governor to jail someone.

GLC03902.067

9 June 1776

Butler, John, 1749-1791

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joshua Mauger

He sends a receipt for payment of £ 15 from Philip D'Auvergne to Joshua Mauger.

GLC03902.068

9 December 1782

Butler, John, 1749-1791

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joshua Mauger

Responding to news of Michael Francklin's death. [Third digit of the year is difficult to make out, but Francklin died on 11/8/1782, so that seems likely to be an 8.]

GLC03902.069

January 11, 1787

Butler, John, 1749-1791

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joshua Mauger

John Butler endorsement on a debt owed to Joshua Mauger. The location is written simply as Yeovil; it is not clear which country it originated from.

GLC03902.070

1763-1783

D'Auvergne, James, fl. 1771-1788

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joshua Mauger

He asks Mauger if his presence is needed in town, however, he would rather lament his loss in private. [Could refer to the death of his wife (and Mauger's daughter) Sarah. Letter # 206 of William Dean dated 10/24/1772 mentions settling the will of Mrs. D'Auvergne.]

GLC03902.071

2 May 1771

D'Auvergne, James, fl. 1771-1788

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joshua Mauger

He thanks Mauger for news about his nephew. He indicates he will check on deliveries, offers a gift of poultry and hopes that Mrs. Mauger can be persuaded to support his endeavor.

GLC03902.072

24 March 1772

D'Auvergne, James, fl. 1771-1788

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joshua Mauger

He is feeling better and will search for "the late Mr. Durell's book of Orders" when he returns to town.

GLC03902.073

26 March 1772

D'Auvergne, James, fl. 1771-1788

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joshua Mauger

He is sending a package to Picadilly for Nancy. The price of firewood has compelled him to switch to coal, but he must first find the grates to burn it on.

GLC03902.074

28 March 1772

D'Auvergne, James, fl. 1771-1788

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joshua Mauger

Business concerning the execution of Vice-Admiral Philip Durell's will. He says he will send Nancy to a boarding school if she is causing trouble for the Maugers.

GLC03902.075

31 March 1772

D'Auvergne, James, fl. 1771-1788

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joshua Mauger

Discusses adapting fireplaces to burn coal.

GLC03902.076

2 April 1772

D'Auvergne, James, fl. 1771-1788

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joshua Mauger

He may have "a touch of the gout." Miss Durell has a disagreeable nature and if she persists in her behavior after "serious advice," she must leave Mauger's house.

GLC03902.077

24 April 1772

D'Auvergne, James, fl. 1771-1788

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joshua Mauger

Comments about the weather and gives news of friends.

GLC03902.078

2 May 1772

D'Auvergne, James, fl. 1771-1788

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joshua Mauger

Mrs. Mauger wants Miss Durell out of the house.

GLC03902.079

December 11, 1848

Moore, Robert, fl. 1848

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary Moore

He describes the pleasant climate. Alabama ladies are more attractive than those from Indiana. He looks forward to Christmas. He comments on Uncle [Fletcher?]'s slave problems, mostly a lack of discipline. He worries about the local cotton market because it is low.

GLC04191.28

24 May 1862

Smith, Asa, fl. 1861-1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to mother

to mother [Ann Smith] He received a letter from the clerk of Victor, and sends it on to other men. The troops have left Camp Huger and marched to the fairgrounds. He has the shakes. The mayor of the town has given up his keys, and the Union military has successfully insisted that the stores remain open and accept Northern currency. He says the relationship with the local white people is improving but still embittered, and notes that "The darkeys are very fond of us, and I verily believe that the yellow girls all expect to get yankee husbands." Four Confederate deserters arrived at the camp. A…

GLC03696.14

February 27, 1798

Washington, George, 1732-1799

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William A. Washington

Commisserates with his nephew, Colonel William A. Washington, on the death of his wife. Regrets he cannot find employment for Mr. Ashton, who had been recommended to him by his nephew, as he already has hired a clerk. Notes the grains he uses to make whiskey and the price he charges for it. Inquires about a source of staves for flour barrels, and tells him of queries on the Washington family genealogy from Sir Isaac Heard of the Heraldry Office in England. Asks about "Mrs. Washington of Bushfield".

GLC04445

30 March 1944

Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia talks of Sam's goodbye to David. Sarah got Sylvia two tickets to two new plays. Sketch of her going to bed on page 7.

GLC09414.0219

29 April 1944

Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008

Typed letter

Title: to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia mentions a bazaar she visited.

GLC09414.0251

27 June 1944

Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia mentions her dad's skin ailment again.

GLC09414.0308