06 March 1830

Hale, Aurelia, 1798-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sarah W. Hale

She is sad that she is separated from her friends and family, and urges her sister to come visit if her physcians will permit it, and asks if their brother James can loan them the money for travel or if she will have to borrow it. She also suggests that Sarah bring Horatio. She also reports that her and her husband's plantation is doing well, mentioning that they need to "buy another negro."

GLC08934.027

25 July 1830

Hale, Aurelia, 1798-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sarah W. Hale

She addresses the logistics of her sister Sarah's planned visit and promises to pay the full cost. She enclosed $50 with the letter and promises to send another $50 soon. She expresses concern for Sarah's health, writing that she hopes it will improve. She also requests that Sarah bring their mother's silver rather than sell it. Much of the letter is crosswritten.

GLC08934.028

11 August 1830

Hale, Aurelia, 1798-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sarah W. Hale

She encloses another $50 in this letter as promised, and continues to plan for her sister's arrival. She also speaks at length about the comforts of their home, including a "very valuable negro woman" who keeps the house "well attended to." She hopes that being in the South will help improve Sarah's health. Much of the letter is crosswritten.

GLC08934.029

1888

White, and Allen, fl. 1888

Sheet music

Title: Old Folks at Home

GLC09541

11 April 1865

Welles, Gideon, 1802-1878

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Wm. W. McKean

A note granting Wm McKean a leave of absence

GLC04188.07

29 September 1846

McKean, William, fl. 1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Rosa

A letter to his wife describing a stop at Payta Harbor, and how much he would like to leave the service and come home to her.

GLC04188.08

23 May 1862

Bridge, H., fl. 1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to W. McKean

Mentions the suspension of a Mr. Pierce

GLC04188.18

11 July 1710

Clor, John Cary, fl. 1778

Document signed

Title: [Court Document]

Attested true copy by Benjamin Evans

GLC02924.009

16 June 1778

Aken, Benjamin, fl. 1778

Document signed

Title: [Arrest warrent].

Warrent for the arrest of Elijah Gifford, Philip Macomber, Joseph Allen Junior, Lebulen Cormal, Seth Allen, and James Toben for not taking a loyaty oath. they are to be held until the "be Discharged By Law." Attested true copy by Richard [A]llens

GLC02924.051

25 September 1865

Prime, E.D., fl. 1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mrs. McKean

A letter of sympthy for a death.

GLC04188.01

January 12, 1861

Kean, W.B.M., fl. 1861-1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

A letter from son to father detailing the son joining the ship the Savannah after leaving the Connecticut. The year estimate is based on mention of the Fort Pickins affair in the letter. Fort Pickins was one of the only southern forts that remained in Union control for the whole of the civil war. The "affair" mentioned might be when Fort Pickins was taken by the union on Januray 10 1861.

GLC04188.02

23 December 1871

Boardman H.A., 1808-1880

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Ely

Mentions the Ring frauds, and backlash to members of Ely's family

GLC04188.03

January 29, 1882

McKean, fl. 1882

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Thomas McKean

The sender is asking Thomas McKean for information on his family for geneology purposes.

GLC04188.04

1815

Bailey, Theodorus, 1805-1877

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Flag Officer

Discusses a "contraband negro" who brought news of confederate troop movements

GLC04188.05

1841

Autograph manuscript

Title: [Family Geneology]

Geneology of Richard Ely

GLC04188.06

January 25, 1847

Autograph letter signed

Title: to F.B. McKean

A short note of farewell as F.B. McKean was ill and leaving the service

GLC04188.09

8 August- 20 August 1852

Frank, fl. 1852

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mother

An update to his mother on what has happened since his last letter. It is actuall 3 letters written after on another.

GLC04188.10

24 April 1852

Frank, fl. 1852

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mother

Mentions that his father was recovering from Peste a fever of sorts

GLC04188.11

13-18 June 1852

Frank, fl. 1852

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mother

Two updates about his health, and inquiring to a lack of mail to both him and his father

GLC04188.12

2 March 1852

Autograph letter signed

Title: to My Dear Friend

a description of the history of the Presbytory of Londonderry Written at Fishkill Landing.

GLC04188.13

18 February 1852

Frank, fl. 1852

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mother

Tells his mother about a gunning hike he went on and a dinner party he attended. Also talks about how much healthier he seems to be now, which he says is the result of excersize and climate

GLC04188.14

26 November 1861

McKean, William, fl. 1861

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Rosa McKean

Discusses a military action off Pensacola

GLC04188.15

18 April 1861

McKean, S.M., fl. 1861

Autograph letter signed

Title: to W. McKean

Discusses the events at the opening of the Civil War

GLC04188.16

28 March 1862

Welles, Gideon, 1802-1878

Autograph letter signed

Title: to W. McKean

Conformation of appointment as flag officer

GLC04188.17

1847

Santa Anna, Antonio López de, 1794-1876

Manuscript document signed

Title: [in Spanish]

GLC06293.04