14 September 1797

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph document signed

Title: [Agreement with John Rynier]

Neater copy of GLC02437.07029. States an agreement with Rynier that Rynier will be employed under Knox as a director and principal farmer on Knox's lands.

GLC02437.07030

30 December 1833

Winn, John, 1789-?

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Terms for hiring slaves]

Lists the names and prices of enslaved people who have been lent out by John Winn, and to whom they have been lent. Terms specify the time payment is due, the return dates, provisions required to be given to the enslaved people, and forbidding their working near water or in mines.

GLC03434.54

30 December 1829

Winn, John, 1789-?

Autograph document signed

Title: Terms of hiring negroes belonging to the estate of Thomas Winn

Specifies the terms under which enslaved people belonging to the estate of Thomas Winn can be hired out for the year 1830. Agreement provides for enslaved people to be returned with blankets, shoes, and clothes, that they be "treated humanely," and not allowed to work on the water. The three enslaved people named are Sam, Jenny and Diley. Signed twice by Winn. Docket lists who the enslaved people were hired out to, and at what price.

GLC03434.59

20 December 1843

Wills, Willis C., fl. 1843

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John Winn

Regarding dispute over the payment owed for slaves rented. Says S. B. Jones expects him to pay for medical treatment received by his slave Jinny while she was rented to Jones, but Wills refuses to pay. Wills gives examples of similar situations to show that it is expected that the renter pay in such situations.

GLC03434.67

2 January 1827

Winn, John, 1789-?

Autograph document signed

Title: [Terms for hiring slaves from the estate of Thomas Winn]

Lists the terms under which slaves will be hired out from Thomas Winn's estate. Requires that hired slaves receive medical care and limits their working conditions. The document lists each slave for hire and the requirements for each slave. Special mention is made for Phebe, who is "unhealthy and labouring under a disease called the asthma." Phebe "is not to be exposed to wet or cold weather...should she die before the end of the year, a proportionable part of the sum for which she is supported &c will only be paid." Signed twice by Winn.

GLC03434.84

29 November 1862

Tyler & Allegre, fl. 1862-1865

Newspaper

Title: The daily richmond enquirer. [Vol. 36, no. 201 (November 29, 1862)]

From the "Chicago Times," a report of the Congressional returns from the North. Report from the "Galveston News" on the Bombardment of Port Lavacca. Update on "The Siutation in Tennessee." Report that the Army of the Potomac under General George McCellean was crippled at the battle of Sharpsburg. Advertisement for the hire of 500 negroes to work as laborers for the army in 1863. Editorial on "The People and the War," which says "We are delighted with the displays of patriotism of which our exchanges continue to bring us the evidence from all parts of the Confederacy." Short tidbit claims that…

GLC05959.80.05

19 November 1863

Newspaper

Title: The Record. [Vol. 1, no. 23 (November 19, 1863)]

Official Correspondence between the Union and Confederate Exchange Commissioners for the exchange of POW's, especially the Gettysburg POW's Abraham Lincoln and the Czar, Labor Strikes in New York and Boston.

GLC05959.58.09

23 May 1888

Summers, Etta, fl. 1888

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Albert Gillett

Letter introducing herself to Albert GIllett as a possible wife. Tells him "I am of an affectionate nature, a great lover of home. I like to keep a house nice. I would like to keep my husband clean & nice & to keep my own self clean & tidy...I like to trust & to be trusted to love & be loved." Informs him that she has two girls and is currently working, but would quit her job if he would like. Inquires as to whether or not he has children. Asks him to send a picture of himself.

GLC03523.05.24

9 May 1773

Document

Title: [Payment from Thomas Flucker to Edward How]

Certifies that Thomas Flucker paid Edward How to hire his "negro man" for four days work.

GLC02437.09482

1774

Document

Title: [Account of payment made by Thomas Flucker to Samuel Dyer]

Contains account information from September-November 1774. Flucker pays Dyer for "altering & mending coach house doors," "hanging doore at the Admirels," and boards, among other things.

GLC02437.09487

17 August 1895

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Della Gillett

Addresses letter "dear couson." Writes that they received a letter for Maggie, but tells her that she has gone home. Informs her that "we want you to pick hops for us..." Tells her that they went to Oneonta Plains for the Fourth of July, but their wagon broke. Asks that they come to Maryland. Reports that they are short of "pickers." Signature is illegible. Envelope addressed to Della Gillett in South Valley, New York. Postmarked from Maryland.

GLC03523.05.31

29 April 1773

Dyer, Samuel, fl. 1772-1773

Document

Title: [Account of payment made by Thomas Flucker to Samuel Dyer]

Account information pertains to 1772. Apparently signed on verso by Dyer 29 April 1773. Flucker hired Dyer to complete various tasks, including mending a desk, building a woodhouse, and mending pipe.

GLC02437.09471

19 December 1772

Dyer, Samuel, fl. 1772-1773

Document signed

Title: [Account of payment made by Thomas Flucker to Samuel Dyer]

Includes account information from 16 October 1772. Signed on verso by Dyer 19 December 1772, certifying that Flucker paid part of his account, and signed again 20 April 1773 noting that the account is paid in full. Flucker paid Dyer "for work... at the house of the late Isaac Gridley."

GLC02437.09477

September 22, 1863

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

Newspaper

Title: Daily chronicle & sentinel. [Vol. 27, no. 226 (September 22, 1863)]

One issue of the Daily chronicle & sentinel dated September 22, 1863. Includes articles of a letter from the newly-elected governor of Alabama who dispels rumors of his supposedly reconstructive agenda, reports from Virginia, north Georgia, trans-Mississippi, north Alabama, and Tennessee that give indications of the war and its impact on the surrounding areas. Also printed is a special notice of a grievance that the George Railroad Company supplies Black employees with meat and money because they believe these men will be tempted to steal. Contains articles listing the names of enslaved…

GLC05959.07.02

February 23, 1924

Wadsworth, James Wolcott, Jr., 1877-1952

Typed letter signed

Title: to Oliver K. Hand

Thanks Hand, a New York City lawyer, for a letter received 21 February. Writes "Naturally I am glad to know that you and I are so nearly in agreement with reference to the constitutional amendment which I have been pressing, and the education bill. I am glad to know your views on these propositions." Written on United States Senate, Committee on Military Affairs stationery.

GLC03481.29

13 November 1801

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to unknown

Letter is not signed but appears to be in Knox's handwriting. Authorizes a gentleman to hire men to erect dams, houses, and to chop wood. Notes the men's wages will be paid in land at the current market rate. Also mentions he would like various men with trades (blacksmiths, house carpenters, shoe makers, etc.) to settle down with their families.

GLC02437.07667

29 April 1806

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John Gleason

Provides information about a carpenter and several other workmen whom he has employed. Has enclosed their employment agreement (not present). Explains the tasks he would like each to perform. Also reports that he sent General [David] Cobb summonses regarding the dispute Knox is having with Mr. Bicknel, and asks for Gleason's help with contacting Mr. Waldo or Colonel Thatcher on the subject.

GLC02437.08023

18 July 1806

Gleason, John, fl. 1796-1811

Manuscript document signed

Title: List of laborers in Genl Knox's employ

List of employees of Henry Knox, sorted by their specialty.

GLC02437.08034

circa 1796-1806

Hay, William, fl. 1797-1799

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Asks for money for the cuttings of the tops of some pear trees.

GLC02437.08099

4 November 1779-2 March 1780

McGregor, John, fl. 1779-1780

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Account of William Knox with Alexander McGregor]

Payments for making clothes for William Knox. Total cost came to £97.1. Signed by John McGregor stating that payment was received for Alexander McGregor.

GLC02437.08500

December 18, 1779

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Manuscript document

Title: Account between Henry Knox to R. & D. Owen

Receipt for tailoring services from R. & D. Owen. Dated from 18 December 1779 to 8 July 1800.

GLC02437.08506

29 December 1779

Frieake, H., fl. 1779

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Receipt pertaining to Mrs. Timming]

Receipt for making of a coat. Also includes costs for silk, lace, and tassels. Total came to £11.16.3. Signed by H. Frieake stating the contents were received.

GLC02437.08522

3 January 1780

Rose, Thomas, fl. 1780

Printed document signed

Title: [Items bought of Jospeh Parker]

Bought from Parker, a linen draper at 127 Cheapside in London. Purchase of linens and the labor to make 4 shirts. Total came to £6.9.6.

GLC02437.08524

January 29, 1780

Owen, Richard, fl. 1780

Manuscript document signed

Title: [William Knox's account with Richard & David Owen]

Charges for making a coat as well as cleaning and repairing other clothes. The total comes to £8.8.7. Signed by Richard Owen stating he received payment.

GLC02437.08530

1788

Knox, Lucy Flucker, 1756-1824

Manuscript document

Title: [List]

List of expenses incurred by Mrs. Lucy Knox, her family, and household by date, including corks, wages for servants, pickles, brandy and other household expenses.

GLC02437.08612