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to Andrew Jackson

Awaits instructions, reports on latest movements of his troops and British forces. Concludes from intelligence received from Indians that an attack on Georgia may be expected.

GLC06997.048

to James Winchester

Charges of drunk and disorderly conduct against General Coulter, commander of a militia brigade from East Tennessee.

GLC06997.049

to James Winchester

Writes regarding removal of Creek prisoners of war. The Chippewa claim that the prisoners are their property and do not wish them removed. Taylor awaits further orders from Winchester before acting. Written at Fort Montgomery

GLC06997.050

[General Orders to James Winchester]

1. All surgeons to report to their posts. 2. General Court martial of Col. G. F. Ross of the 44th Infantry "and such prisoners as may be brought before it" to be held on 02/14/1815. Brigadier General James Winchester "hereby authorized to constitute...

GLC06997.051

to Maria Breedlove

Personal letter about family affairs.

GLC06997.052

to James Winchester

Response to Winchester's orders of the 22nd. Current state of the troops.Written at Fort Montgomery

GLC06997.053

[Report of Military Store]

including short table of grocery items and list of armaments.

GLC06997.054

to David Winchester

Letter of sympathy to his brother. Written at Cragfont .

GLC06997.055

to Maria E. Breedlove

Letter to daughter, enquiring after her sisters and brother and providing family news. Written at Cragfont .

GLC06997.056

to Maria E. Breedlove

Repeats enquiry about her brother and sisters, provides additional news.Written at Cragfont .

GLC06997.057

to James Winchester

Reply to Winchester's of the 24th. Campbell discusses artillery command assignments. He writes, "I had reason to of [sic] hoped from the Friendly Attention I had received from the General that my rights privilages [sic] and standing would not be...

GLC06997.058

to James Winchester

The office has published Winchester's sixth number, and has received the eighth, but is missing the seventh and would like Winchester to supply a copy.

GLC06997.059

to Maria Breedlove

Mrs. Winchester is happy that her daughters and her new granddaughter are well. She sympathizes with Maria's domestic difficulties, occasioned by "grumbling servants of colour and newly imported German girls," but says that "without pain trouble and...

GLC06997.060

to Maria Breedlove

Received Maria's letter and presents. Sends news of Maria's brothers and sisters. Written at Cragfont.

GLC06997.061

to John C. Calhoun

Winchester will delay running the Chickasaw line until after the treaty with the Chickasaw nation has been concluded.

GLC06997.062

to Maria Breedlove

Writes regarding plans to lay out new town. Written 30 miles above Chicksaw Bluff on the Mississippi River

GLC06997.063

[James Winchester's bill]]

James Winchester's bill for setting south boundary of the State of
Tennessee.

GLC06997.064

to Reuben Blackmore

Bill for payment to Reuben Blackmore, chain carrier on surveying project forouth boundary of Tennessee. Docketed by Blackmore.

GLC06997.065

to Maria Breedlove

Reply to letters of Maria and her husband. Mrs. Winchester is happy that they and the new baby are well, but is anxious about the unhealthy conditions in New Orleans. Written at Cragfont .

GLC06997.066

to John C. Calhoun

Complaints of the Chickasaw chiefs regarding the recent establishment of the Tennessee state line. Winchester lists their major complaints, which he then answers.

GLC06997.067

to James Breedlove

Winchester writes regarding the settlement of Memphis, Tennessee. Written at Cragfont .

GLC06997.068

to Maria Breedlove

Apology for not writing sooner. Plans for Maria's visiting her parents with her children. News of family and neighbors. Written at Cragfont .

GLC06997.069

to Maria Breedlove

Thanks for letter, apology for not answering sooner. "You know my daughter my misfortune, to be entirely without education, else your letters should never remain a week unanswered." Sends family news, plans to visit in the coming summer if possible...

GLC06997.070

to David Winchester

Writes regarding court case in which David Winchester is currently involved. He encloses documents for David to complete, and hopes for a favorable settlement. He conveys greetings from family and acquaintances. He ends with a discussion of the...

GLC06997.071

to James Winchester

Encloses a letter from William Lawrence, with a proposal for publication he thinks worthy of consideration. Would like the General's opinion on the subject.

GLC06997.072

to James Winchester

pamphlet, newspaper publication

GLC06997.073

[Unused bill of sale]

Unused bill of sale for parcel of land in Memphis.

GLC06997.074

[State of Kentucky Court of Appeals]

Certification: J. Wrightman Smith permitted to practice as a counselor and attorney.

GLC06997.075

to James W. Breedlove

Statement of Mr. Breedlove's account

GLC06997.076

to Maria Breedlove

Cassedy is currently writing a biography of Mrs. Breedlove's father, James Winchester. He asks Mrs. Breedlove to have an engraving of her father made as a frontispiece for the book, which should be "as faithful to the truth of the countenance as the...

GLC06997.077

to James W. Breedlove

Written on the occasion of Breedlove's retirement from office. Cassedy does not believe current newspaper reports regarding Breedlove's mishandling of funds. He writes: "The allegation … is probably intended to affect the popular tide of the next...

GLC06997.078

[Receipt for funeral transactions]

Receipt for transactions involving shipment of husband's body.

GLC06997.079

to Woody Johnson

Sends Mr. Martial's speech. Advises every slaveholder to vote.

GLC09302.001

[Hiring Announcement]

"...to hire out ten negroes consisting of men, women, and children..."

GLC09302.002

[ record of sermons from 24 October 1854 - 25 December 1854]

GLC09302.003

[The Baptist Church of Christ at Morgans Creek meeting house Rockingham County newsletter]

includes greetings, nominations, events.

GLC09302.004

[record of sermons 25 February 1854 - 25 March 1854]

GLC09302.005

[List of subscribers to White Shorn? Church]

Woodson Johnson's name is included

GLC09302.006

[Map of Sanders property given to Joshua Sanders]

GLC09302.007

Report of the house meeting

meeting notes

GLC09302.008

to father and family

says he will be home soon and is shipping a lot of tobacco to newbury...

GLC09302.009

[Advertisement for land in Rockingham county]

GLC09302.010

Names for Males

GLC09302.011

to Woodson Johnson

upset over twelve pairs of shoes that the author made for Mr. Johnson. he was supposed to receive ten dollars and only received nine

GLC09302.012

[practice writing capitals]

GLC09302.013

[Hogansweek meetinghouse newsletter]

record of nominations, baptisms, and schedule

GLC09302.014

[Various proceedings from the house of representatives]

including extracts from the laws of the Indiana territory, and the journal of the senate in Ohio.

GLC09302.015

[circular noting the interest stockholders are required to pay]

includes a statement of R.G Johnson's account.

GLC09302.016

[note containing balance due on R.G Johnson's account]

GLC09302.017

"Warden Lane"

Includes several figures, adding, subtracting and division.

GLC09302.018

[note promising to pay E.W Johnson Administrators]

GLC09302.019

[tobacco figures for Joseph Meddy]

GLC09302.020

[G.W Johnson promises to pay rent]

GLC09302.021

Speech: The Annexation of Cuba

GLC09302.022

[a commitee is formed for the task of choosing a pastor]

GLC09302.023

[Hogans Creek Meeting House Newsletter]

GLC09302.024

[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