1873/08/14

Archer, Edward R., fl. 1830-1917

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Aaron Jeffery

Discusses the health of Mrs. Gibbons and others, Mary's upcoming wedding, and other small happenings. Requests that Aaron "...say a lesson or read something every day."

GLC01896.095

1874/01/14

Jeffery, Aaron, fl. 1855-1900

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his uncle Richard

News about his life at school and the formation of an athletic club. Each member of the group put in 50 cents to purchase a trapeze [from which he fell and muddied his clothing] and "rops with iron rings at the end of them" which you would swing from. Aaron also mentions a "...thing that I never saw before called a whirligig and an acting bar."

GLC01896.096

1875/08/05

Archer, Robert, fl. 1842-1875

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Aaron Jeffery

Discussion of Aaron's poor penmanship, the growing of tomatoes, cleaning of Aaron's mother's house [white washing], Richard's [Jeffery] potential as a preacher.

GLC01896.097

1876/08/03

Archer, Robert, fl. 1842-1875

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Aaron Jeffery

Letter from Aaron's grandfather praising young Aaron's style and the fact that "not a word was misspelt." Also, mentions visiting guests, pleasant weather, and that he doesn't "...know what got into [Aaron's] hens. they stopped laying as soons as you left home. I suppose they are grieving at your absence." Ends with a humorous anecdote about Aaron's dog , Leo, getting himself into "mischief" at the butchers.

GLC01896.098

1878/02/24

City, George W., fl. 1859-1878

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Edward R. Archer

Condolences and discussion of the late Robert Archer. City reminisces with Edward Archer about his father, whom he didn't know intimately but considered himself an aquaintance. "This aquaintance was very much increased by the long chats which you and I had at sea on the hurricane deck of the Powhatan. Your subjects on those occasions...were most always some reminiscence of early home life." City reminds Archer of the time his father offered to reward him a "large specified sum of money" if he were to wait until he was 21 to begin drinking. Also mentions his father's love for children and vise…

GLC01896.099

1842/05/31

Archer, Robert, fl. 1842-1875

Typed document

Title: Report to the State Board of Agriculture on Elizabeth City County

Transcript of original from the "Farmers' Register," Vol. 10, p. 335-339. Concerning the geography and climate of Virginia, the state's agricultural characteristics, soil composition, types of crops grown, planting and cultivationg instructions, farming instruments, livestock, and the faultiness of the state's labor production and its effects on both the economy and society.

GLC01896.012

February 7, 1779

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William Knox

Has just returned from Philadelphia. Reports that the Winslows have arrived at Pluckemin. Borrowed five hundred dollars from Mr. French, commissary, who is traveling to Boston. Instructs William to arrange for the repayment of French (William handled business matters of Henry's). Sends love from his wife, Lucy, and remarks that her things have not yet arrived.

GLC02437.00749

6 September [1862]

Jones, Joseph, fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter

Title: to Nancy E. Jones [incomplete]

Move to Jeffersonville aboard extremely crowded train; march across the Ohio River into Kentucky, with enthusiastic reception; rumors of 60,000 Confederates within 10 miles of Louisville; saw "over one thousand negroes" as they passed through town.

GLC02739.009

[1865/08/08]

Neafie, Theodore F., fl. 1861-1877

Letter signed

Title: to: Newton.

Referring to the prices of sheep, Theodore mentions the prices of sheep running to $2 to $3 per head. He states that there are no jobs to his liking, along with his possible plans to continue his travels west to Idaho.

GLC07164.56

[1865/10/26]

Neafie, Theodore F., fl. 1861-1877

Letter signed

Title: to: sister Carrie.

Presently herding mules in Springdale, he finds it easy work but the hours run "from sun to sun." He names Oregon as the territory in which he'd like to settle "for good," and states that he will probably stay on in Springdale until the spring before moving further west.

GLC07164.57

1866/01/09

Neafie, Theodore F., fl. 1861-1877

Letter signed

Title: to: sister Carrie.

Wishing to find "what my stock in life is," he forwards news of cousins James and Addie. He mentions that he may head west to Fort Riley in order to start a business.

GLC07164.58

[1866/02/14 ]

Neafie, Theodore F., fl. 1861-1877

Letter signed

Title: to: Newton.

News that he has decided to stay on in Springdale for a while, selling milk at a nearby fort. On the reverse is an LS to Carrie, in which he mentions no news other than the weather and the possible potential for his business aspirations have a feasible aspect.

GLC07164.59

[1866/02/27]

Neafie, Theodore F., fl. 1861-1877

Letter signed

Title: to: brother.

Enclosed with the letter is papers for the Power of Attorney, and a request that he not write back until Theodore is settled.

GLC07164.60

[18]66/03/27

Neafie, Theodore F., fl. 1861-1877

Letter signed

Title: to: Newton.

Sends a request for $40, for the payment of his fees for board and in order to reclaim his carpet-bag and clothing from the landlord who holds them in lieu of payment.

GLC07164.62

[1866]/04/19

Neafie, Theodore F., fl. 1861-1877

Letter signed

Title: to: Carrie.

Sends news that he is going on further west to Cottonwood, having gained employment driving cattle, and a request that she not write back as he can not receive it.

GLC07164.63

[1866]/07/17

Neafie, Theodore F., fl. 1861-1877

Letter signed

Title: to: sister Carrie.

He sends word that he received her letter with a check which he cannot use. Claims that he is going back to the plains to work soon, but that she can write to him at Fort Leavenworth.

GLC07164.64

[1866]/11/30

Neafie, Theodore F., fl. 1861-1877

Letter signed

Title: to: Newton.

He sends word that he requires $30 for new clothing, and that he lives in a strange region where "farmers don't raise any crops and when they do it is only corn and [even that is] worm eaten."

GLC07164.65

[1875]/12/16

Neafie, Theodore F., fl. 1861-1877

Letter signed

Title: to: sister.

He sends news of an attack by Indians, and mentions that he has gotten a job as a packer in a mule pack train.

GLC07164.66

[1877]/07/16

Neafie, Theodore F., fl. 1861-1877

Letter signed

Title: to: sister.

Having started as a cattle driver, he tells of how he became bored with the job and became a farm hand on a ranch. He sends his experience of traveling through northern Utah, where he witnessed settlements of English and Swedes living.

GLC07164.67

[1877]/08/26

Neafie, Theodore F., fl. 1861-1877

Letter signed

Title: to: sister.

He sends his beliefs of a possible revolution brought on by the poor against the railroad monopolies. He decided that he may try his hand at mining at Balloontime National Park.

GLC07164.68

[1877]/08/26

Neafie, Theodore F., fl. 1861-1877

Letter signed

Title: to: sister.

He sends news that he has decided that he likes Hamilton, and may soon go out poisoning wolves to sell their fur. He claims that if the Nez Indian attempt to raid again, he will join a volunteer company to prevent their attack .

GLC07164.69

February 17, 1881

Purvis, Robert, 1810-1898

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Wendell P. Garrison

Answers questions about William Lloyd Garrison. Comments on his 1833 trip to England, at which time "he was indicted for a libel, by several of the persecutors, of Miss." Explains how he, Lewis Tappan, and others helped Garrison escape apprehension and make the trip. Also comments on Nathaniel Jocelyn's 1833 portrait of Garrison, which was thought "by all his friends, as a most excellent likeness" and subsequently used to make engravings. Mentions the publication of the Liberator. Notes that he recollects Tappan making a statement at an 1833 convention, probably the Anti-Slavery…

GLC08944

1749/03/08

Pepperrell, William, 1696-1759

Autograph document signed

Title: [Bill for a trip]

A bill for expenses incurred during a trip, totaling thirteen pounds, eight shillings.

GLC01541.04.02

1862/08/05

Ames, Joseph, 1816-1872

Photograph

Title: [James T. Brady]

Photograph of a portrait painting of Brady by Joseph Ames held at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

GLC01822.03

February 16, 1885

Parker, Ely S., 1828-1895

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William C. Bryant

Parker, a Seneca Indian, tells Bryant that he concurs with his ideas on the "Coke Bill." In regard to the treatment of Indians, he comments that "There are so many covert as well [as] open schemes to undermine the Indians of every vestige of the few rights remaining to them that it is a herculean task to follow them let alone battling with them." Thanks Bryant for organizing an Indian Association to protect their interests. Also comments on temporary aspect of names among the Iroquois, indicating that his old name "Hasanoanda" is no longer spoken or even remembered since his own…

GLC05190.01