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[Attesting to a debt owed by the Pursell estate]
17 August 1739
Reid, James, fl. 1739
Attesting that Joseph Small is owed ten schillings by the estate of Patrick Pursell.
GLC03434.14
[Reciept relating to the administration of Patrick Pursell's estate.]
3 July 1739
Skipwith, George, fl. 1739
A receipt for one hundred and fifty pounds, relating to the administration of Patrick Pursell's estate.
GLC03434.15
[Acknowledging account due for leather purchases]
17 July 1738
Pursell, Patrick, fl. 1730-1738
Pursell acknowledging account due for leather purchases.
GLC03434.16
[Account of debts]
1738 circa
Account of debts that appear to be owed to Pursell.
GLC03434.17
[Promissory note to John Lymmes]
9 June 1730
A promissory note for a debt of one pond with John Lymmes.
GLC03434.18
[Will of Thomas O'Neal]
February 4, 1697
O'Neal, Thomas, fl. 1697
The will of Thomas O'Neal. Lists how his possessions, including a feather bed, fish plate, looking glass, tankard, great chest, smoothing iron, etc., should be divided between his daughters, Sarah O'Neal and Mary Atwood.
GLC03434.19
[Inventory of the estate of John Bullman]
January 14, 1695
Wortham, George, fl. 1695
An inventory listing the possessions of the deceased John Bullman. Also signed James Williamson and Richard Sloobons
GLC03434.20
[Promissory note of William Downing]
31 July 1693
Downing, William, fl. 1693
Downing agrees to pay a debt of twelve hundred and sixty pounds in 1694. Court clerk Edwin Thacker certifies that "the above bill was proved to be the Act and deed of Wm Downing by the oaths of the evidences." Also signed by Robert Williams and...
GLC03434.21
[Last will and testament of Henry W. Tabb]
16 May 1860
Tabb, Henry Wythe, 1791-1864
Last will of Henry W. Tabb, making provisions for his lands, children and enslaved people. Provides two hundred dollars per year for the education of each younger child. Wants his main plantation maintained, "for the support and education of my...
GLC03434.22
Apraisment of negros
1815-1860
Listing the values of nine enslaved people, all worth between ten and sixty dollars. Title from docket.
GLC03434.23
[List of values of slaves]
Listing values of enslaved people for an apparent exchange of property. Written for Dr. Wells.
GLC03434.24
to John Winn
February 26, 1844
Greay, Thomas, fl. 1844
Discussing personal affairs and business transactions, including the sale of an enslaved person for one hundred and fifty dollars. Greay signs with his mark. Winn's name is spelled Wynn.
GLC03434.25
[Account between John and George Winn]
7 August 1839
Winn, John, 1789-?
A list of the figures in a settlement between John and George Winn.
GLC03434.26
to George Winn
23 September 1838
Discussing the price of enslaved people and corn. Writes to his brother, possibly George Winn, to discuss a transaction between the two regarding the purchase of enslaved people. Says the prices on enslaved people have gone up in the last year....
GLC03434.27
to cousin [Lydia A. Bishoff]
23 June 1861
Stemple, David Jr., fl. 1861
He reports that he is still "right side up," in good health, and working for 13 dollars a month. He mentions that A.J. is also still well and "was on last Sunday as full of mischief as ever." Stemple then encloses some of A.J.'s own words in the...
GLC03523.40.02
[Carte de visite Grant, Ulysses S.]
circa 1861-1877
H.A. Balch's Star Photograph Gallery
White mount with elaborate gold border around Grant's portrait and Balch's imprint on verso. Oval bust portrait of Grant facing proper left.
GLC03565.01
[Carte de visite]
Bust portraits of five Union generals: Grant (in center), Sherman (upper right), ? (lower right), ? (lower left, ? (upper left).
GLC03565.02
[Carte de visite of Robert Cowden]
circa 1861-1865
Howard & Hall (company)
Howard & Hall imprint on verso. Ink inscription on verso: "Robert Cowden, Major, 1st Tenn. Infty. A. D. Crestline, Ohio." Vignette bust portrait in uniform with beard.
GLC03565.03
Russell, J.F.
Everitt's Art Gallery
Everitt's imprint on verso. Ink inscription on verso: "J.F. Russell, Chicago, Ills." Vignette bust portrait [in civilian dress?]. White mount with gold border.
GLC03565.04
[Carte de visite William T. Sherman]
Oval vignette bust portrait in uniform.
GLC03565.05
[Carte de visite R.E. Phillips]
Vignette bust portrait in uniform with beard.
GLC03565.06
[Carte de visite Avery, Alben[?] T.]
Ink inscription on verso: "Alben[?] T. Avery, Kendall, N.J[?]." Half length portrait in uniform.
GLC03565.07
Half length portrait in uniform with beard.
GLC03565.08
Photograph of man in uniform
Vignette bust portrait in uniform with beard. White mount with gold border.
GLC03565.09
Bristol, B.J.
Ink inscription on verso: "B. J. Bristol, dpt. Surg, 1st Regt. Tenn. Vol." Oval vignette bust portrait in uniform with beard. White mount with gold border.
GLC03565.10
Ingalls, John.
With ink inscription on verso: "John Ingalls, a Surgeon, 1 Regt. Ten. Vol., DeKalb, Ill." Vignette bust portrait in uniform with beard. White mount.
GLC03565.11
Foster, Jas. C.
Ink inscription on verso: "Jas. C. Foster, Capt. Co. "A" 1st West Tenn Infy of A.D., Omega, Ohio." Vignette bust portrait in uniform. White mount with black border.
GLC03565.12
Photograph of a man in uniform
Vignette bust portrait in uniform with beard. White mount with black border.
GLC03565.13
Fox, Henry.
Ink inscription on verso: "Henry Fox. Captain Co. C 1st Tenn. Infy of A.D. Lincoln, Logan Co., Ill." Vignette bust portrait in uniform with beard. White mount with gold border.
GLC03565.14
Smocst[?], W.R.
Ink inscription on verso: "W.R. Smocst[?], Cap.[and] [illegible] Maj." Oval vignette bust portrait in uniform with beard. White mount with elaborate gold border around image.
GLC03565.15
Fox, C.
Ink inscription on verso: "C. Fox, Capt, Co. D, 1st W.T.I. of AD, Avoca, N. York." Vignette bust portrait in uniform with beard. White mount with black border.
GLC03565.16
Marsh, A.O.
Ink inscription on verso: "Respectfully yours, A.O. Marsh, Capt. 1st Tenn. Inf. A.D., VanWert, Ohio." Vignette bust portrait in uniform.
GLC03565.17
[Photograph of a man in uniform]
Vignette bust portrait in uniform with moustache. White mount with gold border.
GLC03565.18
Strong, Geo[rge] W.
Ink inscription on verso: "Geo. W. Strong, Capt. 1st Tenn. Infy AD, Port Huron, St Claire Co., Michigan." Vignette bust portrait in uniform with moustache. White mount with purple border.
GLC03565.19
Darnell, Jesse H.
Ink inscription on verso: "Jesse H. Darnell, Oquawka, Illinois." Vignette bust portrait in uniform. White mount with black border.
GLC03565.20
Hobbs, H.W.
Ink inscription on verso: "H.W. Hobbs, Capt. Co. K, Gallipolis, Ohio." Vignette bust portrait in uniform with beard. White mount with gold border.
GLC03565.21
Evans, Sam[ue]l.
Ink inscription on verso: "Saml. Evans, Aberdeen, Ohio." Vignette bust portrait in uniform with beard. White mount with gold border.
GLC03565.22
Ellison, Arthur S.
Ink inscription on verso: "Arthur S. Ellison, West Union, Adams Co., Ohio." Oval bust portrait in civilian dress. White mount with elaborate gold border around image and Balch's imprint on verso.
GLC03565.23
Henderson, Lieut.
Pencil inscription on verso: "Lieut. Henderson, Corinth, [Miss.]" Vignette bust portrait in uniform with moustache. White mount with black border.
GLC03565.24
Photograph of a man in Uniform
GLC03565.25
Chittenden, Lt. B. S.
Ink inscription on verso: "Lt. B. S. Chittenden, Co. C, 1st Tenn. A.D., Green Castle, Ind." Vignette bust portrait in uniform with moustache and goatee. White mount with gold border and Howard & Hall imprint on verso.
GLC03565.26
Ward, T.H.
Ink inscription on verso: "T.H. Ward, 1st Lieut. Co. 'F' 1st R T Inf AD, Westerville, Ohio." Vignette bust portrait in uniform with beard. White mount with gold border and Howard & Hall imprint on verso.
GLC03565.27
Heminway[?], C.F.
Bitner, H., fl. 1923
Ink inscription on verso: "C.F. Heminway, Lanark, Carroll Co., Ills." Full length standing portrait in uniform with hat on pedestal next to him. White mount with Bitner's imprint on verso.
GLC03565.28
Vignette bust portrait in uniform with moustache.
With ink inscription on verso: "Lt. J. Jones, 1st W. T. I. A. D. Louisville, Ills." Vignette bust portrait in uniform with moustache. White mount
GLC03565.30
Kelly, Lieut. C.J.
1861
Ink inscription on verso: " Lieut. C. J. Kelly, Co. K, 1st Regt. Ten. Inft. Of Ad., Cincinnati, Ohio." Vignette bust portrait in uniform with beard. White mount with gold border.
GLC03565.31
Wheaton, Seth.
Ink inscription on verso: "Seth Wheaton, Independence, Iowa." Vignette bust portrait in uniform. White mount with black border.
GLC03565.32
[?], Lieut. S.T.
Ink inscription on verso: "Lieut. S.T. [illegible], Mt. Carmel, Wabash Co., Ills." Vignette bust portrait in uniform with moustache and beard. White mount with gold border and Howard & Hall imprint on verso.
GLC03565.33
Branam, Jonathan.
Ink inscription on verso: "Jonathan Branam, 2nd Lt. Co. C, 1st W. T. of A. D., Spencer, Ind." Vignette bust portrait in uniform with moustache. White mount with gold border.
GLC03565.34
Boatman, Isaac.
Ink inscription on verso: "Isaac Boatman, 2nd Lieut. 1st Ten. Infty. Of A. D., Anselm, Gallia Co., Ohio." Vignette bust portrait in uniform with beard. White mount with red border.
GLC03565.35
Kleinknecht, Jacob K.
Ink inscription on verso: "Jacob K. Kleinknecht, 1st Sergt. Co. D, 1st West Tenn. Inf. A.D., Crestline, Crawford Co., Ohio." Seated half length portrait in uniform. White mount with red/purple border.
GLC03565.36
Herring, William.
Ink inscription on verso: " William Herring, 2nd Lt. Co. F, 1st W. T. Infty of A.D., Vanwert, Vanwert Co., Ohio." Vignette bust portrait in uniform with moustache and beard. White mount with gold border.
GLC03565.37
Nettleton, Geo[rge] C.
24 November 1863
Ink inscription on verso: "Geo. C. Nettleton, Hops. Stwd., 1st Tenn, I. A. D., Odell, Ill., Taken at Corinth, Miss., Nov. 24, 1863." Vignette bust portrait in uniform with beard. White mount with gold border.
GLC03565.38
Low, [illegible]ell.
Ink inscription on verso: "Yours Truly, [illegible]ell Low, Maj. 1st Fla[?] A.D., Walbridge [illegible], Pulaski Co., Ill." Vignette bust portrait in uniform with moustache and beard. White mountwith Howard & Hall imprint on verso.
GLC03565.39
to Lucretia Bingham
21 November 1861
Bingham, George F., fl. 1861-1862
Sending home part of his wages for her to keep for him. Asks for newspapers including Lesley's, Harpers Weekly and The True Flag. On patriotic stationery with the title "The Shield." Features the Union shield between the dates 1776 and 1861.
GLC03607.01
3 January 1862
Comments, "The Rebels Show themselves once in a While along the banks of the River but they all leave as soon as We give them a shot they Will not fight unless they have the advantage and then they fight like Bull Dogs and I whish that they were all...
GLC03607.02
17 November 1862
Bingham, H.B., fl. 1862-1863
He wrote a letter to George. Also discusses the weather. He tells her to direct her letters to "H. B. Bingham 2nd Co. Heavy Artillary [sic]. Capt. Niebuhr. Fort Warren, Boston Harbor. "
GLC03607.04
December 7, 1862
He arrived in camp two weeks ago. The regiment received their uniforms and expect to be issued their weapons with in the week. They drill four hours a day and spend the rest of their time playing cards or laying in their quarters. Written at Fort...
GLC03607.05
22 December 1862
He received the box she sent. Mentions the cold weather and that he has not heard from their brother George for a while. He is not worried though because George's name has not appeared on the list of killed. On patriotic stationery and with a...
GLC03607.06
1 January 1863
Signed Bart, but probably H. B. due to location. He discusses George's letter about the Battle of Fredericksburg. Place from post mark on envelope.
GLC03607.07
[Map of Fredericksburg]
circa December 1862
Bush, George, fl. 1862
A fairly complete and accurate map of the Union position at Fredericksburg. Shows federal positions, pontoon bridges, geographic features, roads and houses used as hospitals. The position held by Gibbon's Division is slightly exaggerated.
GLC03607.08
to Anthony Thornton
January 21, 1861
Anderson, Robert, 1805-1871
Discusses South Carolinians view of the Union, and worries that America may be punished. States "All give me much more credit for what has been done here, than I deserve...I fear that as a Nation we have taken too much upon ourselves - that we have...
GLC03748
to William Pitt
5 July 1862
Pitt, G. W., fl. 1862
Notes the retreat from Peninsular Campaign, Richmond. Also mentions the destruction of Federal supplies when retreating.
GLC03754
to Lewis Anthony
1 March 1864
Waterman, Frank A., fl. 1864
Discusses the Election of 1864 and soldiers support for President Abraham Lincoln.
GLC03755
Report... on... establishing a uniformity in... weights and measures
1790
Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826
Full title: "Report of the Secretary of State, on the subject of establishing a uniformity in the weights, measures, and coins of the United States." Printed by Francis Childs and John Swaine. Jefferson's report on standardizing weights, measures...
GLC03756
to William North
16 July 1798
Adams, John, 1735-1826
Adams as president asks North as Senator from New York, to attend an important session of the Senate where he will communicate new information, probably in relation to the creation of the Provisional Army or the Quasi War with France. On 19 July 1798...
GLC03757
to Richard Cranch
14 May 1784
Written as ambassador at The Hague, Adams discusses waiting for his family to arrive and how walking six or seven miles per day has helped him overcome the "Disorders into which Voyages Journeys and too much application had thrown me." He concludes...
GLC03759
Massachusetts resolution re: calling for meetings on question of independence
07 June 1776
Warren, James, 1726-1808
References: Bristol 4265.
GLC03760.01
Resolutions for immediate enlistment of 4,240 men to serve 3 years
02 December 1780
Massachusetts
Accompanied by a blank military appointment.
GLC03761
(Massachusetts-Bay) Resolution providing for exchange of bad gunpowder
11 August 1777
GLC03762
Resolution by the Virginia House of Delegates that a state cannot be made a defendant
28 November 1793
Virginia
A state cannot be sued by individuals, opposing the Supreme Court case Chrisholm v. Georgia.
GLC03763.01
Document opposing Supreme Court decision (Chisholm v. Georgia) that a state may be sued
circa 10 October 1793
Wyllys, George, fl. 1793
Signed by George Wyllys and Docketed by Samuel Huntington. Dated the second Thursday in October, i.e., the 10th.
GLC03763.02
[Resolutions in the Virginia House of Delegates recommending additional Amendments to Constitution][copy]
12 December 1795
Stewart, John, 1759-1823
Instructs Virginia senators and representatives in the U.S. Congress to "unite their utmost exertions" to obtain the following constitutional amendments included: 1. treaties that become law must be ratified by the House; 2. impeachments be conducted...
GLC03764
Va. Resolutions recommending amendment to bar aliens from Congress
January 16, 1799
Also asking that aliens be barred from the Judiciary and Executive departments.
GLC03765
[Account for the estate of Thomas Winn]
1837
Listing bills and payments due to the estate of Thomas Winn, administered by John Winn. Entries range from 1829 to 1837. Court docketing dated 10 June 1837.
GLC03434.28
25 November 1837
Winn, George, 1793-?
Negotiating the purchase of enslaved people from his brother. Wishes to buy the enslaved people his brother is selling, but only wishes to pay five hundred dollars for each, less than his brother desires. Believes he may still have enemies in...
GLC03434.29
February 20, 1836
Ancell, Ann Winn, 1791-1862
Recalling, at her brother Winn's request, a conversation she had with their father when Diley, an enslaved person, first came to live with her. The conversation was regarding ownership of Diley, whose name appears on later slave value and hire...
GLC03434.31
Hardware plantation book 1836
1836-1840
Account book for the Winn family's Hardware plantation. Lists debits and credits, sales and purchases of supplies, tools and produce. Lists sales of tobacco, prices of other crops, amount of tobacco produced by each enslaved person, and wages. The...
GLC03434.32
[Reciept for Thomas Winn]
1833-1836
Receipt from the "Administrator of Thomas Winn to Wills & Watkins."
GLC03434.33
Memorandum book
October 1835
Shopping list including groceries, books, shoes, earthenware, hats, dry goods, medicines, hardware and other goods. The last few pages list money spent on various goods.
GLC03434.34
to Ira Joseph Patch
4 December 1856
Taney, Roger Brooke, 1777-1864
Declines a request from Patch to part with a letter from Francis Scott Key. Written to Patch at Salem, Massachusetts.
GLC03210.01
1861 Diary of Thomas Rogers Booth
Booth, Thomas R., fl. 1861-1908
Autograph manuscript signed. Discusses his travels, the weather, and friends he visits; also keeps financial ledger pages at the back of the book. Mentions the arrival in New Castle, Delaware, of Brigadier General Lockwood on 8 October. Also...
GLC03347.01
1862 Diary of Thomas Rogers Booth
1862
Autograph manuscript signed. Mostly written in Georgetown, in Washington, D.C., though some entries are written in Delaware. Comments on the weather and his work as a clerk in the Adjutant General's office. Also keeps financial ledger pages at the...
GLC03347.02
1863 Diary of Thomas Rogers Booth
1863
Autograph manuscript; no signature. Written partially in pencil. Mostly written in Georgetown, in Washington, D.C. Comments on the weather and his work as a clerk in the Adjutant General's office. Also keeps financial ledger pages at the back of...
GLC03347.03
1864 Diary of Thomas Rogers Booth
1864
GLC03347.04
1865 Diary of Thomas Rogers Booth
1865
Autograph manuscript; no signature. Written partially in pencil. Mostly written in Georgetown and the Navy Yard in Washington, D.C., though some entries are written in Delaware. Comments on the weather and his work as a clerk in the Adjutant...
GLC03347.05
1874 Diary of Thomas Rogers Booth
1874
Entries take place in Pennsylvania, Deleware and Georgetown, Washington D.C. Seems to focus more on friends and family than previous diaries. Describes the funeral of a Mr. Taylor on April 8th.
GLC03347.14
to John Cripps
March 7, 1853
Gadsden, James, 1788-1858
Writes to his Secretary regarding a successful journey. Encloses public documents that require attention (not included). Is disappointed because Secretary of State William Marcy has not drawn up a Treaty of Extradition. Gadsden feels that his...
GLC03587.01
January 6, 1854
Writes to his Secretary regarding an upcoming reception at which he does not want to be present. Forwards a letter from J.B. Crocket of San Francisco (not included) who he wants Cripps to assist in deciphering a grant. Is still awaiting the notes...
GLC03587.07
February 5, 1854
Annoyed with his Secretary regarding the conference notes he has been expecting since possibly March 1853 (see GLC03587.01 and .07). He has exposed Ward, and President Pierce has taken Gadsden's side. Gadsden is only disappointed that the provision...
GLC03587.08
February 22, 1854
Writes to his Secretary reporting that the treaty is before the Senate Committee of Foreign Relations and expects a favorable decision which he hopes will upset Ward. Recaps the road to their success but adds a few caveats relating to unwanted...
GLC03587.09
March 9, 1854
Scolds his Secretary for not writing by the last mail. Expresses disappointment over the Committee on Foreign Affairs' slowness in passing the treaty due to the "absorbing" Nebraska debate. Feels that the President's amendments will return an...
GLC03587.10
March 22, 1854
Tells his Secretary that the treaty is still being decided upon by the Committee on Foreign Relations and hopes for a speedy decision. Rants about politics and opines as to the way things should be done. Discusses personal news. Postmarked 22...
GLC03587.11
[Diary of Dighton Goddard]
April 29, 1863-December 10, 1863
Goddard, Dighton, 1822-1910
Diary of a soldier in the 34th Massachusetts Volunteers. Written in pencil in a small leather bound planner. Most entries detail the weather, the regiment's movements through Virginia, foraging, rations, and daily occurrences. Entry on 3 May...
GLC03608.01
to S. P. Oakes
18 September 1862
Oakes, Cyrus, fl. 1862-1864
Written at Camp Wallace
GLC03136.003
to William Rochester
1830/05/07
Biddle, Nicholas, 1786-1844
States that he would prefer if the new Bank in Buffalo be built out of stone, instead of stucco. Says that he is willing to pay the additional expense for the stone. A private letter, written from the Bank of the United States.
GLC03139.01
1830/08/05
Says that he and William Strickland agree that stone columns would be preferable to wood for the new branch of the Bank being built in Buffalo. Also advises using fluted columns, and promises to have Strickland send a sketch of the proposed cornice...
GLC03139.02
[Receipt for legal fees]
Livingston, William, fl. 1769-1793
Receipt for 43 shillings.
GLC03149.02
Engraving of Roger B. Taney
Modern printing of a bust portrait engraving of Taney.
GLC03210.02
An address delivered at Lexington on the 19th (20th) of April, 1835
1835
Everett, Edward, 1794-1865
Second edition. Published by William W. Wheildon. Signed "John C. Lee, Esq.: With the respects of E. Everett." Everett, a Massachusetts Congressman, commemorates the heroic stand made by Massachusetts militiamen against advancing British forces on...
GLC03223.01
[Carte de visite of Edward Everett]
Everett was Massachusetts Congressman.
GLC03223.02
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