26 September 1776

Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Compliments Knox on the "generalship" of the evacuation of Long Island and New York. Offers his opinions of the activities in New York and the role of the British navy. Also mentions the loss at Long Island's negative effect on morale. Also comments on Knox's baggage stolen by the Hessians and the cowardice of some of the troops. Communicates that Mr. Spears wants Knox to pursue the exchange of Captain Lieutenant John Johnson, who was taken prisoner at Long Island (also see GLC02437.00440). Discusses correspondence problems. Reports that General Benjamin Lincoln is on his way to New…

GLC02437.00458

1 October 1776

Stringer, Samuel, 1725-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William Knox

Signed Philocles. Because he is impatient, asks Knox to deliver a letter (not included). A post script notes that the woman to receive the letter is going to Salem, if she has left, Knox should deliver the letter upon her return.

GLC02437.00461

January 13, 1829

Bostwick, Charles, fl. 1796-1840

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William S. Holabird

Bostwick, a lawyer, discusses terms of settlement in a court case between Mr. Jervett and his creditors. Holabird represented the creditors. Bostwick states that Jervett will settle on the terms proposed by Holabird in previous correspondence. Address indicates that Holabird practiced in Winchester, Connecticut.

GLC05636.24

24 March 1830

Griswold, Jared, fl. 1835

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William S. Holabird

Discusses the case of Peters vs. Sumner, implying that Griswold and Holabird were working on the case together. States that E. Phelps, another lawyer, moved the date of the case on account of a witness or witnesses who were absent. Relates that he will attend to Hitchcock's cases.

GLC05636.25

6 July 1830

Boyd, John, 1799-1881

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William S. Holabird

States that Henry Jones contacted him (Boyd) regarding an audit in the case of Jones vs. [Brunnik?]. Jones hopes to hold the case at New Hartford. Asks that Holabird respond to confirm the time and location for hearing the case.

GLC05636.26

17 May 1831

Holabird, William S., 1794-1855

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Theodore Hinsdale

Holabird asks Theodore if he told Horace Hinsdale that Holabird recommended Colonel Soper as Justice to General Adams on the grounds that Sopic was an anti-mason. Includes Theodore's reply of the same day, informing Holabird he did not pass the message to Horace.

GLC05636.27

2 August 1832

Woods, J., fl. 1832

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William S. Holabird

Forwards bank notes against James Cooke and Anson Cooke, along with a separate note against F. N. Andrews for collection by Holabird. Discusses the circumstances involved in these cases.

GLC05636.28

January 17, 1833

Hinman, R.R., 1785-1868

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Colonel Hurlbut

Written to Colonel Hurlbut, and addressed to William S. Holabird. States "In my political life since 1814 I have intended to be governed solely by political principle, and have supported Church Sterling & Burrell, while they were each of them shoving themselves forward and kicking at their supporters untill each of them have been provided for and their old friends & supporters left to take care of themselves & each of them supposing their ellevation was caused by their weight of talents & that their friends supported them safely on the account- It is high time that you, Smith…

GLC05636.29

9 March 1833

Hinsdale, Theodore, 1800-1841

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William S. Holabird

Relates that he is going to Colebrook, Connecticut. Mentions unspecified business pertaining to court.

GLC05636.30

16 May 1833

Case, Lyman, 1801-1878

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William S. Holabird

Relates that "the good people in the west valleys have managed to get a town meeting today- unknown to most of the people in our village and have voted to petition to the legislature for an incorporated village or borough extending East to the Great Bridge... you will perhaps use your influence to put a check on the passing of this petition until we have time to remonstrate..."

GLC05636.31

10 December 1834

Church, Samuel, 1785-1854

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William S. Holabird

Possibly created by Samuel Church (signed as "S. Church"). Writes "I feel a great interest in the professional success of a brother who has ever been peculiarly dear to me... his present location is in more respects than one ill suited to his present prospects..." Possibly written in support of Holabird's appointment as United States District Attorney for the state of Connecticut.

GLC05636.32

3 April 1835

Seeley, Ebenezer, 1793-1866

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William S. Holabird

Discusses a case involving Mr. Walter Bradly. Transmits several cross interrogations (not included). Believes Bradley to be extremely destitute.

GLC05636.33

17 October 1835

Parsons, Francis, 1795-1861

Document signed

Title: to William S. Holabird

Partially printed. Francis Parsons, a judge and lawyer in Hartford, signs as notary public. States that Riley Whiting's note for $304.25 payable to Holabird or order at the Hartford Bank six months after date (dated 14 April 1835). Endorsed by Holabird, unpaid, and protested for non payment.

GLC05636.34

19 October 1835

Seeley, Ebenezer, 1793-1866

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William S. Holabird

Seeley discusses depositions needed in the case of the United States vs. (Walter) Bradly.

GLC05636.35

18 November 1835

Hamlin, Alanson, fl. 1795

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William S. Holabird

Hamlin writes at the request of Ransom Clark Canfield of Bridgeport, who Holabird brought a case against for penalties under the United States Revenue Laws. Discusses Canfield's position, stating that he wishes to hear if and/or when Holabird plans on having the case tried. Relates that Canfield is "confident you have been deceived by others, as to the evidence which can be adduced against him; and that you will be satisfied, when the trials are over, if not before, that the prosecutions were without cause."

GLC05636.36

16 December 1835

Ensign, Edward Fellows, 1794-?

Letter signed

Title: to William S. Holabird

Written by Ensign, administrator of the estate of J. Dunham. Reports that one of the noted of Daniel and Isaac Terry is payable to the order of Riley Whiting at the Lockport Bank.

GLC05636.37

28 March 1836

Church, Samuel, 1785-1854

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William S. Holabird

Year inferred from content. Discussing politics, states "You now begin to see the correctness of our distrusting legislature many years ago in so concentrating federalism that it may be all be hit at one blow... You [Hanny & McChanies?] Bank fellows will be put down & we shall have no more Jackson gold, on that side of the Street..." Written at "[Farnam?] Village."

GLC05636.38

26 July 1836

Smith, Truman, 1791-1884

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William S. Holabird

Discusses possible dates for disposing of several cases. Mentions a case involving Riley Whiting (refer to GLC05636.34 and .37).

GLC05636.39

11 July 1837

Ingersoll, Ralph Isaacs, 1789-1872

Letter signed

Title: to William S. Holabird

Ingersoll certifies that the the land of P. N. Fitzgerald and John E. Lunde is worth $2000 (writes in behalf of Gregory Anthony Perdicaris, recently appointed Consul to Athens, Greece). A letter from Perdicaris to Holabird is included on the same page, stating that the State Department requires Holabird to approve Perdicaris's bond.

GLC05636.40

13 April 1853

Smith, John Cotton II, 1810-1879

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William S. Holabird

Discusses Connecticut politics in detail, including Holabird's defeat in a recent election. Declares that the only thing that defeated Holabird was "Litchfield Hill... Dont permit any person to be nominated hereafter in your Dist untill you have been triumphantly chosen..." Mentions Milton Smith, Ralph I. Ingersoll (a Circuit Court judge), and others active in Connecticut politics. Writes "The Late election shows one thing- that the primary meetings and conventions should be our battle ground hereafter... the New York politicians understand these things better." Possibly referring to…

GLC05636.41

17 July 1838

Andes, fl. 1838

Document signed

Title: Comandancia de matriculas [In Spanish]

Relates Selestino [Celestino] is the property of José Ramon Ferrer and will attend his master for the duration of the voyage aboard the Amistad.

GLC05636.42

26 June 1839

Document signed

Title: Administracion General De Rentas Reales Marítimas [In Spanish]

Partially printed. Bill of lading for the schooner Amistad. Lists items to be shipped for Don Pedro Montes including silk, onions, and cologne.

GLC05636.43

27 June 1839

Document signed

Title: Administracion general de rentas reales maritimas [In Spanish]

Partially printed. Bill of lading for the schooner Amistad destined for Guanaja (a bay island of Honduras in the Caribbean). Lists items to be shipped for Don Estrada. Numbered "2" on verso.

GLC05636.44

26 June 1839

Document signed

Title: Administracion general de rentas reales marítimas [In Spanish]

Partially printed. Bill of lading for the schooner Amistad destined for Guanaja (a bay island of Honduras in the Caribbean). Lists items to be shipped for Don Alejandro Bartia. Numbered "3" on verso.

GLC05636.45

27 June 1839

Document signed

Title: Administracion general de rentas reales marítimas [In Spanish]

Partially printed. Bill of lading for the schooner Amistad destined for Guanaja (a bay island of Honduras in the Caribbean). Lists items to be shipped for Don Ramon Ferrer including ham. Numbered "4" on verso.

GLC05636.46