25 December 1785

Lamb, John, 1735-1800

Manuscript letter signed

Title: [Appraisal of arms imported for William Knox]

Document has two parts. Top part features an evaluation by a John Goeld[?], which reads, "Having viewed twenty four fire arms imported in a case address'd to William Knox Esqr. I hereby certify that upon an average I suppose them to be valued at Forty shillings sterling each and also a cross bow which I suppose to be worth about four shillings sterling." The bottom part features calculations and figures, and a certification that 44 shillings total were received for duty. This portion is signed by John Lamb in his capacity as Collector [of Customs for New York].

GLC02437.03228

4 August 1793

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Manuscript document signed

Title: [An article of Francis Waldo's will]

Document pertains to issues regarding the division of the estate once belonging to Francis Waldo. Knox hopes to secure the portion of the Waldo patent left to Hannah Harwood. Believes he is entitled to it because Harwood once deprived Lucy Knox of over four thousand dollars that she was meant to inherit from Francis Waldo, when Harwood lost the money as a debt. This discussion is related to Knox's desire to buy the Winslow family's share of the Waldo patent. Contains a transciption of part of Francis Waldo's will, stating that over two thousand dollars be divided among the children of his…

GLC02437.09245

31 March 1781

Shaw, Samuel, 1754-1794

Document

Title: [Recommendation for the honorable discharge of Sergeant Ephraim Dayton]

Asserts that Dayton is from Fairfield, New Jersey, and has served the United States since 8 February 1777.

GLC02437.09553

2 January 1782

Butler, Zebulon, 1731-1795

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Recommendation for a leave of absence for Captain David Judson]

Colonel Butler recommends Judson, of the First Connecticut Regiment, for a sixty day leave of absence. Directed to Major General Henry Knox.

GLC02437.09557

14 November 1782

Crane, John, 1744-1805

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Recommendation for a leave of absence for Ephraim Durant]

Crane, Colonel of the Massachusetts Artillery, recommends Durant for a leave of absence due to "the distrest situation of his family." Possibly directed to Major General Henry Knox.

GLC02437.09559

25 November 1782

Stevens, Ebenezer, 1751-1823

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Recommendation for a leave of absence for Lt. Woodward]

Recommends Woodward for a fourteen day leave of absence. Possibly directed to Major General Henry Knox.

GLC02437.09560

14 December 1782

Huntington, Ebenezer, 1754-1834

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Recommendation for a leave of absence for Ensign Cotton]

Recommends Cotton for a forty day leave of absence. Directed to Major General Henry Knox.

GLC02437.09563

20 October 1855

Maitland, William G., 1846-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to James M. Maitland

Informs his brother that his nine year old daughter recently died, and many friends as well. Discusses the high price of corn. Also speaks of political matters, writing "I can feel as much for suffering humanity as any abolitionist at least, but I think we should be just before we are mercifull and ought not to degrade twenty five milion white men for the purpose of elevating three million blacks, God the creator has for some wise purpose placed unmistakeable marks of distinction between the two races, and we have not right to try to alter what he has done, again Bretheren who hold slaves (…

GLC03523.10.014

23 November 1856

Planke, P.E., fl. 1856

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joseph M. Maitland

Addresses letter "Dear Coz," wishing him well and writes to him, "get the prettiest girl in Champaign for a wife..." Tells him that he is doing well and is glad to be back in Lancaster.

GLC03523.10.015

20 December 1856

Maitland, William G., 1846-?

Manuscript document

Title: Naturalization Laws

Small note titled "Naturalization Laws," which discusses the laws of Congress, noting there changes over time. Remarks, "there was a secret society called the Illuminists in the latter part of the last Century all those who have had the history of France can learn there the blood that was shed..." Mentions details about French Revolution as well. Note has mathematical calculations.

GLC03523.10.016

4 March 1857

Maitland, J.G., fl. 1837-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to J.M. Maitland

Letter is addressed "to cousin," (either Joseph M. or James M.). Gives updates on family. Notes that Newcastle, where he is writing from, is 12 miles from the Ohio and Pennsylvania Railroad Station. Notes that "Politically I am a National Republican with Real Democratic Principles. American Rules America."

GLC03523.10.017

16 August 1857

Coleman, George W., fl. 1857-1886

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joseph M. Maitland

Informs his cousin that his studies are going well. Writes a great deal about religion, remarking, "Oh! my soul is happy in the love of God the more I write about Christ the happier I get."

GLC03523.10.018

21 June 1858

Bryan, C.W., fl. 1858

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William

Writes a friend and answers questions about mathematical calculations concerning farm prices.

GLC03523.10.019

16 November 1853

Morgan, M.E., fl. 1853

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Nephew

Describes a hike through a cave to his nephew, writing "After having followed the ravine to the river, we again turned about and began to retrace our steps, after pasing the cave we came to an old orchard, where there was an old dutchman gathering winter apples..." Recalls a story about a traveling man that they came upon.

GLC03523.10.020

6 August 1859

Wamsher, W.R., fl. 1859

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joseph M. Maitland

Reports that his health is not very good and he is currently undergoing treatment.

GLC03523.10.021

14 September 1859

Martin, J.C., fl. 1859

Autograph letter signed

Title: to J. M. Maitland

Writes short letter to his cousin (either James M. or Joseph M. Maitland). Informs him that all is well, except that Grier is sick. Tells him that he is sorry that his crops have failed. Writes, "Give my love to all my friends and reserve a full share for your self."

GLC03523.10.022

19 December 1859

Maitland, William G., 1846-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to James M. Maitland

Informs his brother that he has purchased a farm 300 acres from Blair County. States, "Now in regards to Politics: I am an administration Democrat Squatter...Sovernty I care nothing about...any political doctrine that will not suit East west north & South is not the National or Union doctrine...I believe the territory of the United States to be common..." Continues on to discuss the question of slavery and state rights, writing "I believe James Buchanan done just what any honest man would have done who regarded his oath to carry out the laws of the constitution Douglass, Garney, Hickman…

GLC03523.10.023

31 January 1860

Hunter, G., fl. 1860

Autograph letter signed

Title: to James and Nancy Maitland

Reports that he is enjoying good health and weather and that his brother's farm has been sold.

GLC03523.10.024

10 February 1860

Cherry, Anna Kate, fl. 1860

Autograph letter signed

Title: to James M. Maitland

Writes to her cousin, "I am going to write to an unknown cousin... but hope that we may have the pleasure soon of forming an acquaintance. Notes that if he came to cousin Joseph Irving's school for a visit that he would not recognize her. Confides in him that she weighs 173 pounds. Asks that he come for a visit. Adds, "Do you feel like marching down there and whipping some of those Southerners? I am looking every day to hear that war has commenced and I fear if it does that there will be blood shed for some time."

GLC03523.10.025

12 August 1862

Maitland, James M., 1815-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Elhenan M. Mast

Discusses with his brother-in-law the idea of a draft in Kingston. Describes a "war meeting" he recently attended, where a great number of men from their community decided to volunteer for the war. Reports that "I was in town this afternoon and I learned that there would be an effort made to raise two more Companies in the County to prevent a draft..." Also shares "Word came yesterday of quite a Battle being fought at Culpepper C. Hause Va. on Saturday between the forces under General [Nathaniel] Banks in [General John] Pope's Division and Jackson and that our forces kept the field." Notes…

GLC03523.10.026

6 April 1860

Coleman, George W., fl. 1857-1886

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joseph M. Maitland

Informs his cousin that he has married "one of Ills' best virgins. It was said by many that she was the most beautiful bride that they had ever seen. She was dressed in Sky Blue Silk, her fair fell in beautiful curls down her neck... I love her. Yes I love her." Apologizes for not telling him about the marriage sooner, but proclaims "I was not certain I had her, and I did not wish to say anything to anyone for fear that false reports might be circulated..."

GLC03523.10.027

31 August 1860

Carl, George F., fl. 1860

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joseph M. Maitland

Tells his friend that he has left Urbana, and explains that he might have made an "impression" on a couple of women, noting however, that it was unintentional. Writes that when he left "I felt considerably like as if I had been drawn down a rainbow hauled by a pink angel, with 'shingled hair' did you feel so?" Discusses the merits of teaching as a profession. Proclaims, "May our friendship be 'lasting as the mountains rich' and 'as endurable as the waves of the ocean.' "

GLC03523.10.028

circa 1861

Mast, Elhanan M., fl. 1837-1865

Manuscript document

Title: Muster Roll of Co. C 13th Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry

Muster Roll of Co. C 13th Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry, which was commanded by Captain Elhenan M. Mast.

GLC03523.10.029

16 February 1861

Maitland, J.G., fl. 1837-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to J.M. Maitland

Letter to cousin includes a description of an excerpt describing their father's history from "Mrs. Carlisle & Family." Writes that J.M. is probably better posted about "National affairs" than he is, and there isn't any new news to report besides engagements. There is a small hole through the middle of the page causing minor text loss.

GLC03523.10.030

24 March 1861

Martin, Joseph, fl. 1861

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joseph M. Maitland

Communicates to his cousin that he presumes he is happy that his school has closed. Mentions that he could potentially come and teach at the Board of Education, and requests that he come for a visit.

GLC03523.10.031