circa 13 September 1791

Manuscript document

Title: [Translation of certificate issued by the Royal Icelandic Literary Society]

Accompanies GLC01450.807.05.01, a certificate written in Icelandic accepting John Lorimer to the Royal Icelandic Literary Society. States "Instituted for the promotion, extension, and advancement of useful knowledge in Iceland. We have chosen, and elected, and by this diploma do check and elect, the respectable, and well educated John Lorimer; Doctor of physic, and Fellow of the Society for the promotion of natural knowledge in London, a fellow of our Select Society..."

GLC01450.807.05.02

9 April 1793

Livingston, William, fl. 1769-1793

Document signed

Title: [Certificate admitting John Lorimer to the Aberdonian Medical Society] [In Latin]

Countersigned by "Gulielmus" [William] Brenner, "Colinus" Allans, and "Robertus" [Robert] Scott. Includes a Society seal in wax. Addressed to Lorimer in London. Document written in Latin. Addressed to Lorimer on verso.

GLC01450.807.05.03

1763-1783

Manuscript document

Title: [Document relating the history of the Lorimer family coat of arms] [In Latin]

Discusses the Lorimer family coat of arms and family genealogy. Relates that the arms "were given in the year 1274, to George Lorimor of Burnt Island in the time of Alexander the third of that name King of Scots, for his valiant atchievments in justing with the Earl of Pembrok... for his sengular valour he obtained, argent a Laurel, signifying victory between two cinquefoils, the crest for his dexterity in riding a white horse at a vault. Thomas Lorimer Merchant caused this coat of arms to be extracted at Rochelle the 17th day of Feby in the year 1714." English translation obtained from…

GLC01450.807.07.01

1763-1783

Manuscript document

Title: [Translation of the history of the Lorimer family coat of arms]

Translates GLC01450.807.07.01. Discusses the Lorimer family coat of arms and family genealogy. Relates that the arms "were given in the year 1274, to George Lorimor of Burnt Island in the time of Alexander the third of that name King of Scots, for his valiant atchievments in justing with the Earl of Pembrok... for his sengular valour he obtained, argent a Laurel, signifying victory between two cinquefoils, the crest for his dexterity in riding a white horse at a vault. Thomas Lorimer Merchant caused this coat of arms to be extracted at Rochelle the 17th day of Feby in the year 1714."

GLC01450.807.07.02

1763-1783

Manuscript document

Title: [Document relating the history of the Lorimer family coat of arms] [In Latin]

Appears to be a partial copy of GLC01450.807.07.01. Discusses the Lorimer family coat of arms and family genealogy.

GLC01450.807.07.03

1763-1783

Object

Title: [Tin case]

Case for "Documents And Commission; & c." Possibly belonged to Doctor John Lorimer.

GLC01450.807.07.04

22 March 1754

Lovez, David, fl. 1754

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Receipt for military wages from John North]

Certifies that he received eight pounds in military wages from John North for his services at Fort Frederick.

GLC02542.32.02

13 September 1775

Roosevelt, Nicholas, fl. 1775

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Samuel and William Vernon

Requesting sugar for Mr. Clover Sands.

GLC02542.32.05

9 May 1782

Warner, John, fl. 1782

Autograph document signed

Title: [Certificate of enlistment for Jonah Attwater]

Lieutenant John Warner signs and certifies that Attwater served "in the company of guards...under Capt Van Deursen" in 1781. John Whitney, justice of the peace, certifies that Warner's statement is true

GLC02542.32.12

13 September 1791

Trumbull, John, 1756-1843

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Receipt for two prints]

Partially printed receipt for "Two Prints, one representing the Battle of Bunker's-Hill, and the other the Death of General Montgomery." States that Rufus G. Amory paid three guineas, half the price of these prints. Verso signed by Amory, stating he received the prints.

GLC02542.32.16

24 May 1798

Armstrong, J., fl. 1798

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William North

Discusses military and personal matters, and sends North the name of a friend.

GLC02542.32.18

1 October 1800

Copley, John Singleton, 1738-1815

Print

Title: The Honble Saml Barrington

An engraving of Samuel Barrington, famed British Admiral.

GLC02542.32.19

22 May 1810

Copley, John Singleton, 1738-1815

Print

Title: [Engraving of Samuel Barrington]

An engraving of Samuel Barrington, famed British Admiral.

GLC02542.32.20

1780-1810

Print

Title: The Hon. Samuel Barrington

An engraving of Samuel Barrington, famed British Admiral.

GLC02542.32.21

1828 circa

Croker, Thomas Crofton, 1798-1854

Painting

Title: [Sketch of a small town]

Watercolor drawing of a small town, most likely in Ireland or England. Croker was a famous Irish folklorist.

GLC02542.32.27

26 May 1846-31 May 1846

Spinner, Francis Elias, 1802-1890

Autograph letter signed

Title: to M. Hoffman

Contains three letters written by Spinner, auditor and deputy naval officer in charge of the port of New York (1845-1849). Spinner writes from the Naval Officer Custom House. Pages two and three contain a letter written 28 May 1846. Page four contains a letter written 31 May 1846 from No. 7 Greenwich Street. All letters pertain to business and financial matters related to the port. On page four, Spinner cites "... no authority or sanction is intended to be given to any allowance to the Naval Officer... over and above the true prorated rate of his compensation as fixed by law..."…

GLC03410.03.01

8 March 1871

Binns, William C., fl. 1871

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Francis E. Spinner

Binns informs Spinner, United States Treasurer, "I see by the paper that on motion by you, a resolution was adopted authorizing the President of the Lincoln Monument Association to employ additional persons to aid in the work, and that the Agencies were to be reorganized. May I offer my services to the kindly consideration of the Association? Although a private individual, and not fully aware of the objects of your Society, perhaps some way may suggest itself by which I may be useful... " Docket indicates that Spinner replied to Binns's request 10 March 1871.

GLC03410.03.03

9 December 1874

MacArthur, Charles Lafayette, 1824-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Francis Elias Spinner

Thanks Spinner for a recently received fractional shield and note. Writes "I have sent to Col. Van Burkirk to get me some fractionals changed... and when they arrive will paste two on the shield, frame it, and hang it up conspicuously for a perpetual reminiscence of our experiences north and south." States that he would like to visit Florida with Spinner, but predicts that Spinner will have to wait until Congress makes a decision regarding the Treasury Department before he will be able to travel. Discusses travelling to Florida, a possibly visit to Cuba, and mutual acquaintances. Written…

GLC03410.03.04

4 June 1880- 3 October 1888

Spinner, Francis Elias, 1802-1890

Document signed

Title: [Checks from the First National Bank of Florida]

All checks are signed by Spinner. Dates, corresponding recipients, and corresponding amounts are as follows: 4 June 1880 for $500.00 (contains a docket also signed by Spinner); 1 July 1880 for $30 to Anna [Aspen?]; 10 September 1881 for $25 to Jennie H. C. Moore; 16 September 1881 for $20 to Jennie H. C. Moore (contains a docket by A. C. Cooke certifying payment); 1 December 1881 for $11.30 to Josephine C. S. Schumacher (contains Schumacher's signature on verso); 6 November 1882 for $26.42 to himself (contains Spinner's signature); 4 June 1885 for $20 to himself (contains Spinner's signature…

GLC03410.03.05

18 July 1818

Preston, James Patton, 1774-1843

Printed document signed

Title: [Certificate appointing Rawley Evans as sheriff]

Preston, Governor of Virginia (1816-1819), appoints Evans as sheriff of Monongalia County (present day West Virginia). Partially printed.

GLC03481.03

27 June 1819

Moore, Thomas Patrick, 1797-1853

Autograph letter signed

Title: to unknown

Informs an unknown recipient: "Eccles has returned is unable to [?] or do anything else- Smashed by his produce speculations- This was to me a totally unexpected event- I may save it in time, but doubt it. Expecting to be at Lexington must constitute my apology for not writing earlier..." Docket states: "T. P. Moore- Private soldier in 1812 member of Congress many years- One of Genl [Jenkins?] pets- Sent Minister to Bogota..."

GLC03481.04

3 October 1828

Wood, Bradford Ripley, 1800-1889

Document signed

Title: [Contract between Walter and Smith Weed]

Wood signs as a witness. Walter, of Auburn, New York, promises to pay Smith, of Albany, New York $2,000. States that if Walter pays Smith $1000 in one year, the previous obligation is void.

GLC03481.05

circa 14 May 1845

Polk, James K. (James Knox), 1795-1849

Address leaf

Title: to Henry Harn

Docketed address leaf from President Polk to Harn in Philadelphia. States "President Polk Recd May 14th 1845."

GLC03481.06

January 1852

Paterson, W.A., fl. 1852

Document signed

Title: [Recommendation for James McDowell to serve as door keeper for the Virginia Senate]

Signed by Paterson, William Ritchie, John M. Daniel, Thomas Ritchie, Robert W. Hughes, L. M. [Gladbrach?], James Dove, Shelton C. Davis, William F. Watson, John Lynch, and G. W. C. Sutten recommend McDowell as members of the "Spartan Rank." Lower right quadrant is missing.

GLC03481.08

13 August 1852

Briggs, George Nixon, 1796-1861

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Br. Taft

Written as Governor. Writes "I recd a letter from Judge Bishop yesterday saying that Dr. Leavitt wished me to send my bill against him to you. I charged him $50..." Writes (and signs) again 17 December 1852 noting that Taft received his payment for Leavitt's bill. Docket states "Briggs v. Leavitt."

GLC03481.09