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Estimate of cost of new fence

Marked duplicate. Details the costs involved in grading and constructing a fence for William Remington on Linden St., Baltimore, Maryland.

GLC03545.24.25

[Contract for graveling Huntington Avenue]

Contract between William Remington and Hugh Dawson for graveling a street. Details the costs and certifies that Dawson received payment. Note on second page dated 7 October 1867 states that Remington paid $55, his portion of the account. With 2...

GLC03545.24.26

Lease from Sophia C. Read to William & Caroline W. Remington

Copy of a lease agreement for a property in Baltimore called Oak Grove for one year at a rate of $600 per year. Witnessed by William George Read.

GLC03545.24.27

[Payment agreement for lease of 48 South Howard Street]

Marked duplicate. Certifies payment of $94 per month will be paid to William and Caroline W. Remington by Keen & Hagerty for the rental of a property in Baltimore, Maryland. Large piece has been torn out of left side of the page.

GLC03545.24.28

Sketch of a compass

GLC03545.24.29

[Bill for paving Decker Street]

Partially printed bill for William Remington to pay the city of Baltimore $1954.75 for paving a street. Marked "Folio 294." Anderson signed as City Collector. There is a newspaper clipping pasted on reverse titled, "City Assessments for Paving...

GLC03545.24.30

to William Remington

Writes to Remington, his lessor, that he needs to vacate the property on Bolton Street, Baltimore, in a few weeks and asks to break their lease contract. States that he will pay Remington $100 and will assist in renting the property to another.

GLC03545.24.31

Lease from Henry Watson to Caroline W. Remington

Lease agreement for a lot on Decker Street in Baltimore. Describes the property. Signed as a witness by W. N. Haynard. With 50 cent U.S. inter revenue stamp on first page.

GLC03545.24.32

[Lease agreement for 52 Bolton Street]

Copy of the lease agreement for a property in Baltimore owned by William and Caroline W. Remington to Henry Moore at a rate of $600 per year. Note on reverse dated 5 October 1874 signed by the Remingtons states the contract has been canceled in...

GLC03545.24.33

to Edward

Discusses rental properties he owns, financial woes, and other related items. Many cross outs and notes so it is possibly a draft copy. Signs with initials "W.R." His name is inferred from the other documents in this collection pertaining to...

GLC03545.24.34

[Sale to Keen & Hagerty of Captain S. H. Dunan's lease]

Copy of the sale of a lease on a warehouse at 48 South Howard Street in Baltimore owned by William and Caroline W. Remington.

GLC03545.24.35

to John Cripps

Writes to his friend about his lack of correspondence. Chides Cripps about setting up the San Francisco boys for when they arrive in Mexico. Includes local news and describes the financial burden the ranch has become. Sends his regards to Cripps'...

GLC03587.06

to John Cripps

U.S. Consul writes that Cripps' friends, Mr. Marquardt (possibly J.B.M. from GLC03587.03 and .06) and Mr. Brunner, have arrived and finds them to be very enterprising. Mentions that Brunner may be deported but reassures him that he will see Brunner...

GLC03587.12

to John Cripps

Expresses disappointment with his Secretary's ambiguous reports from Mexico, especially since the President and Senate look to Gadsden for information. Has had to rely on the "published speculations of fillibusters." Is surprised to hear that...

GLC03587.13

to John Cripps

Writes to his Secretary after arriving in Vera Cruz with Mrs. Monk (Cripps' mother), Mrs. Gadsden and two family friends. Asks for news regarding acceptance or rejection of the treaty.

GLC03587.14

to John Cripps

Writes to his Secretary more fully after yesterday's hasty note (GLC03587.14). Discusses the toll the trip to Mexico has taken on Mrs. Gadsden but hopes the rest of their journey will be smooth. Reminds him to set up a bed for himself, Mrs. Gadsden...

GLC03587.15

Draft letter to King Albert of Belgium

Letter discusses American aid to Belgium during World War I and their common fight for freedom. Letter written on White House stationery. Date from GLC00971.02.

GLC00971.01

Pass to allow four orphaned children to go to their Kentucky relation

Lincoln allows three sisters and one brother, Sallie, Juliana, Eliza, and Dabney Overton to pass through the federal lines and go to their relative Grant Green in Henderson, Kentucky. Endorsement written diagonally over the pass states "Rec'd Vienna...

GLC01011.01

to Sallie A. Overton

Encloses a pass from President Abraham Lincoln allowing Sallie and her three orphaned siblings to pass the federal lines and go to a relative in Kentucky (see GLC01011.01). States that the pass was requested by Sallie's mother-in-law, Mrs. Grant...

GLC01011.02

to John Cripps

Gadsden writes to his Secretary about an upcoming meeting with President Pierce where Secretary of State Marcy "may find himself impeached." Discusses the deception in Washington and is wary of nearly everyone. Imprint in upper left corner is...

GLC03587.18

to John Cripps

Scolds his Secretary for not sending a letter in several weeks. Mentions a meeting with Secretary of State Marcy who was "as gruff as a bare, and as inflated with its growlings when pricked." Claims Marcy bullied him and ended the conversation by...

GLC03587.20

to John Cripps

Expresses his disappointment at Cripps canceling his plans to visit. Describes what the two of them would have done if Cripps came to visit. Written on personal stationery with a "B" imprinted at the top center of page one and on the envelope....

GLC03587.24

to Esthur Monk

Writes to Cripps' mother in Greenwich, Connecticut, in the care of Mr. Benedict. Relays a message for Monk to send curtains to a family friend. Mentions having received a letter from Tousey, an acquaintance, who promises to return from Mexico soon...

GLC03587.33

to John Cripps

Writes to Cripps regarding his mother's failing health. Mrs. Monk is suffering from a liver disease and is under the care of a good doctor and the Benedicts. Monk is concerned that Cripps will worry about her well-being but wants him to know that...

GLC03587.34

to John Cripps

Writes to his Secretary about his lack of correspondence. Has had to rely on newspapers for information about the state of affairs in Mexico. Mentions that the possession of Cuba takes precedence over Mexican diplomacy and that Spain and Great...

GLC03587.37