25 April 1876

Trinwall, B.F., fl. 1876

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

An explanation of debt collected by Sterling, the debt comes to $358, but $25 was paid by Sullivan on the Senator's orders.

GLC09400.025

25 December 1943

Diamond, Sidney, 1922-1945

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Estelle Spero

Diamond informs Estelle that at last he has paid back the loan that he took out in order to purchase her engagement ring.

GLC09120.318

21 April 1876

Autograph document signed

Title: [Paine & Colwell release all debts owed to them]

Signed and sealed by individuals acknowledging that their debt is released by Paine & Colwell.

GLC02750.315

24 May 1876

Jenks, Ethan A., fl. 1825-1901

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mr. Parson and Bugbee

Marked as a copy. Jenks, assignee for the co-partnership of Paine & Colwell, informs Parson, Bugbee, [& Co.?] that their note of 22 May (not included) was the first information he received regarding their claim against Paine & Colwell.

GLC02750.316

22 May 1876

Parsons & Bugbee

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Ethan A. Jenks

Inquire whether Jenks, assignee of Paine & Colwell, is ready to pay a dividend on the notes Parson Bugbee [& Co.?] hold against the Paine & Colwell.

GLC02750.317

23 March 1876

Autograph document signed

Title: [Ledger listing the amounts individuals owe Paine & Colwell]

Signed and sealed by 28 individuals who owe Paine & Colwell money. Paine & Colwell refer to Ethan A. Jenks as the assignee of their co-partnership.

GLC02750.314

30 July 1891

Hutchinson, John I., fl. 1891-1892

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Ethan A. Jenks and Mr. Coates

Hutchinson, a district tax collector, apologizes for the actions of deputy collector Wilson. Requests that the recipients assess their respective Rhode Island divisions for delinquent tax payers. Written on IRS stationery.

GLC02750.282

26 September 1891

Hutchinson, John I., fl. 1891-1892

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Ethan A. Jenks and Mr. Coates

Hutchinson, a district tax collector, instructs Jenks and Coates to finish a report on their respective divisions requested 30 July 1891 (see the previous item on this inventory). Written on IRS stationery.

GLC02750.283

8 October 1891

Hutchinson, John I., fl. 1891-1892

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Ethan A. Jenks

Hutchinson, a tax collector, requests information from Jenks, deputy collector in Providence, Rhode Island, regarding some citizens' unpaid taxes. Written on IRS stationery.

GLC02750.284

16 December 1891

Hutchinson, John I., fl. 1891-1892

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Ethan A. Jenks

Hutchinson, district tax collector, instructs deputy collector Jenks to collect an outstanding penalty from [William?] Powel's firm. Written on IRS stationery.

GLC02750.291

February 27, 1793

Knox, William, 1756-1795

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Wanted to be in Philadelphia by 1 March, but thinks it will more likely be 3 or 4 March now. Writes, "It is the general opinion here that a war will take place between England and France, several officers of the British Navy are here at present, they are hurrying home by the first vessels." Notes Mr. Macomb has been released from jail "upon the principles I lately mentioned to you." States Macomb's real estate is up for sale. Says no man "lives more at his ease" than Horatio Gates. Saw him at 3 dinner parties last week. Mentions that he "is a warm democrat; the Baron says he is a good…

GLC02437.05836

February 26, 1794

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to Henry Jackson

Discusses communications he received from French diplomats and encourages Henry Jackson to come to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Plans to pay a portion of the money he owes to Jackson and refers to potential discounts. Asks Jackson to complete a business transaction regarding the St. George's House (possibly referring to the Waldo patent lands). Transmitted a final plan in his last letter.

GLC02437.06051

February 27, 1787

Moriarty, John, fl. 1785-1787

Autograph letter signed

Title: to unknown

Describes his current difficulties in business and the amount of money he lost during the last War. Asks for a position within the army that is being raised and sent to the Ohio region.

GLC02437.03472

February 6, 1796

Meade, George, 1741-1808

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Informs Knox that he will not be able to take up the notes from various banks.

GLC02437.06614

February 17, 1788

Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Hopes to be able to inform Knox by the next post that New Hampshire ratified the Federal Constitution "as every account from that quarter gives encouragement to that effect." Of Massachusetts' ratification, writes, "...the Federalists in this State increase daily and there is every reason to think that the people at large (except the Insurgent Interest) are fully satisfied with the Ratification, however some persons may say to the contrary." Comments on [James] Swan's debt and asks about his copper contract with the Treasury. Notes that his appointment to Federal regiments has almost…

GLC02437.03800

February 27, 1792

Randall, Thomas, ?-1811

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Writes that he has taken the liberty to borrow five thousand dollars for sixty days. Discusses the terms of this loan in conjunction with his desire to send a ship to Canton, China, and has made arrangements with a Mr. Matthew McConnell. Adds that he expects the arrival of Mr. [Samuel] Shaw, his business partner, any day. Finally, touches on the debate in the New York legislature about granting the charter for a bank. "Free" stamped on address leaf with no signature.

GLC02437.05328

February 6, 1795

Randall, Thomas, ?-1811

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Asks Knox, when he passes through New York, to bring some business papers relating to Randall's deceased business partner. Discusses his dire financial situation.

GLC02437.06349

February 7, 1787

Webber, James, fl. 1784-1797

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses financial arrangements and is happy to hear that Knox has received part of the monies owed him. Writes, however, that "[a]s Mr. Soderstam and Goodeve has not yet paid, must request you to take every step, which you may judge most prudent and effectual towards recovering the Money, as the longer Goodeves is left, I am fearful ye worse it will be." Advises Knox to encourage Mr. [Samuel] Ogden to sell as many of their goods as possible. Comments on the serious tax burden faced by Americans, and how this influences international trade. Mentions that he is happy to hear William Knox…

GLC02437.03445

February 17, 1786

Winslow, Samuel, fl. 1781-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Further discusses the negotiations for the lands belonging to the estate of Brigadier-General Samuel Waldo. Reports the news that a Mrs. W. [perhaps the wife of Francis Waldo, who died in 1784] has successfully received the amount owed to her husband from General Waldo's estate, plus interest through 1784. This was recently decided at Ipswich Court. Apparently asks Knox whether he thinks it proper to approach a Mr. W. (perhaps his cousin Isaac Winslow) about a settlement on his property. Mentions that Knox's friend General Henry Jackson has informed him that Knox will likely be visiting…

GLC02437.03243

February 26, 1862

Cushing, Edward H., 1829-1879

Newspaper

Title: The Tri-weekly telegraph. [Vol. 27, no. 135, whole no. 3515 (February 26, 1862)]

A letter to the editor disputes a previous editorial on the Stay Law. Exploit of Texas. An editorial encourages freedom. Report from Tennessee. City council minutes.

GLC05959.51.026

1 November 1969

Anderson, Robert A., Mrs., fl. 1966-1970

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Nancy

Nancy's mother encloses a check (not included) for Nancy that is due perhaps for tuition or school meals. She tells Nancy to try to get by although she may be short on money.

GLC09600.12

1 November 1969

Anderson, Robert A., Mrs., fl. 1966-1970

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Nancy

Nancy's mother writes about what is happening at home while Nancy is away at school. She mentions football games, what others in her family are doing, and the events at Grace King High School where she works. She has sketched the Grace King school ring. She encloses three dollars (not included) for Nancy for meals in addition to two newspaper "items" (not included) she thinks Nancy may find interesting. She asks if Nancy may be able to come home over the weekend and closes by saying that everyone sends their love.

GLC09600.13

6 November 1969

Anderson, Robert A., Mrs., fl. 1966-1970

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Nancy

Nancy's mother writes to inform Nancy she is feeling better and that Te Te (Tillie) and Samuel visited her. She mentions that Stevie took care of Samuel and put him to bed. Nancy's mother is concerned for Te Te (Tillie) who "gets fed up with Hattie Sue." Nancy's mother asks Nancy to "stretch it next week," most likely referring to her finances.

GLC09600.14

1968

Hughes, Jim, fl. 1968

Header Record

Title: [Collection belonging to Jim Hughes, 82nd Airborne, 1968 [Decimalized .01-.05]

Collection of letters belonging to Jim Hughes dated 1968. Consists of five letters during Hughes time in the 82nd Airborne. Letters are written to his mother, Wilma Primer Hughes and pertains to life on the base, activities, financial matters and updates on friends.

GLC09615

1 March 1968

Hughes, Jim, fl. 1968

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Wilma Hughes Primer

One letter addressed to Wilma Hughes Primer from Jim Hughes dated March 1, 1968. Hughes informs his mother of his time remaining in the war, requesting pocket calendars to mark down the remaining days. Mentions getting his "rank right back" as his squad leader has recommended him for the PFC or E-3. With regard to military activity, he relays that training has been occupying his time yet "everything is still confused being this a new outfit and all" and that the state of the supply system is affecting operations. As in Hughes' other letters to his mother, he comments on his finances in…

GLC09615.01