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February 10, 1863

Duchachel, H.W., fl. 1863

Autograph document signed

Title: Gives Thomas permission to leave the hospital until 9pm

From the Seminary Hospita;. The assistant surgeon grants permission.

GLC02744.277

February 20, 1898

Envelope

Title: for Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

Includes birth and death dates for her and her husband as well as the date they got married.

GLC02744.350

1813/09/20

Campbell, Archibald, fl. 1813

Autograph document signed

Title: Account of the estate of H.W. Livingston with the Secretary of State

GLC03107.04044

1824/12/24

Austin, Stephen F., 1793-1836

Manuscript document signed

Title: Settling dispute between two settlers in his Texas colony, acknowledges Mexico

Signed as judge of the colony. Document in English, binding John P. Coles, William Pettus, James F. Tong, George Teel and Samuel M. Williams to the orphan children of the late William Whitesides for the sum or $2,000 (Mexican). The document also acknowledges Mexican law.

GLC05478

1771/01/07

Lee, Francis Lightfoot, 1734-1797

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William Lee re: liquidating his estate

Lincoln employs a Southern colloquialism: "You shall be able to say 'that took!'"

GLC07691

1836/07/08

Jackson, Andrew, 1767-1845

Document signed

Title: Authorization for Richard Rush to prosecute claim to the Smithsonian bequest

GLC07787

1790/04/23

Livingston, John H., fl. 1779-1800

Broadside

Title: Sale of the late Philip Livingston's estate at public auction

Thomas Jones, Alexander Hamilton, and Brockholst Livingston are listed with John H. Livingston as persons to contact about the auction.

GLC03107.05303

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

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

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

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

1805/10

Rush, Benjamin, 1746-1813

Autograph document signed

Title: Medical bill to the estate of Manuel Eyre (c/s Samuel Griffits)

With separate consultation bill by Samuel P. Griffits ("Griffetts")

GLC06878

1823/03/21

Livingston, Henry, 1753-1823

Autograph document signed

Title: Last will and testament of Henry Livingston (1753-1823)

With accompany cover letter from Charles E[ssutyn] to Johnston Livingston, 28 August 1840, Hudson. The letter states that Charles has sent this copy of Henry Livingston's (1753-1823) will per the request of Henry W. Livingston.

GLC03107.04154

1785/02/04

Livingston, Robert III, 1708-1790

Manuscript document signed

Title: Authorization for John Wigram to distrain and appraise goods

Robert, Jr. authorizes John Wigram to enter the house of the late widow of Simon Shutts, to distrain and appraise the goods therein, and to sell them according to the amount of unpaid rent.

GLC03107.04214

1785/02/05

Livingston, Robert III, 1708-1790

Manuscript document signed

Title: Authorization for John Wigram to distrain and appraise goods

GLC03107.04215

1785/08/08

Livingston, Robert III, 1708-1790

Manuscript document signed

Title: Authorization for John Wigram to distrain and appraise goods

GLC03107.04216

1786/07/20

Livingston, Robert III, 1708-1790

Manuscript document signed

Title: Authorization for John Wigram to distrain and appraise goods

GLC03107.04219

1740 circa

Manuscript document

Title: The estate of Patrick Pursell Dr

An account of the estate debts of Patrick Pursell.

GLC03434.11

1859/07/26

Archer, Edward R., fl. 1830-1917

Autograph letter signed

Title: to [Anne Jeffery]

Death of Mary Williamson and her expensive funeral, request for Ann to serve on the administration needed in order to sell Williamson's property, and his inability to visit Ann. Letter is written on stationary with a printed letterhead reading: "Office of Tredegar Iron Works."

GLC01896.028

February 8, 1864

Burpee, Thomas Francis, 1830-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

He regrets not being able to see her safely back to Fort Monroe. later all the men got sea sick aboard the ship. He bivouacked later and waited for the enemy who did not come. He will write his letters like a journal entry from now on.

GLC02744.152