April 17, 1868

Dayton, Ian L., 1868

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George May Powell

He introduces his friend Mr. Hall of the Baptist Church and hopes to cooperate with the anniversary.

GLC00687.099

December 1, 1869

Palmer Jr., Walter Clarke, fl. 1869

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George May Powell

He expresses concern about the circulation of the Guide to Holiness, which requires 25,000 new subscribers. Many rewards will come to those who work diligently for God, and he encourages George May Powell to get busy canvassing subscribers.

GLC00687.100

February 3, 1874

Ritner, I. Newton, fl. 1874

Autograph letter signed

Title: to unknown

He is seeking information on "diplomatic Beneficence" referred to in The Witness.

GLC00687.101

February 17, 1874

Hawkins, J.H., fl. 1874

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Powell Association

He requests a circular describing a system of raising church funds mentioned in Pittsburgh's Methodist Recorder.

GLC00687.102

October 1, 1877

Philadelphia Temperance Reform Club

Autograph letter signed

Title: Statement of the Philadelphia Temperance Reform Club

This is a statement of the Philadelphia Temperance Reform Club, which has organized meetings and gatherings in adjoining counties and states. They are concerned with the Sabbath Question, and they are soliciting funds to support the movement to protect Sunday.

GLC00687.103

circa October 3, 1880

Powell, Samuel William, fl. 1880

Autograph letter signed

Title: Notes on "Pen Slavery: For the Christian Statesman"

This is a system for ministers, editors, lawyers, and literary people to write more quickly, mostly using abbreviations and utilizing speed techniques. Notes are handwritten on the back of a Presbyterian Alliance agreement.

GLC00687.104

May 28, 1886

Edwards, Arthur, fl. 1886

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George May Powell

He maintains his view of the Sabbath as an important day. He agrees to send George May Powell's note to the Preacher's meeting. Letter written on Northwestern Christian Advocate letterhead.

GLC00687.106

August 9, 1886

Place, Roland, fl. 1886

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George May Powell

Roland Place was sorry not to have seen George May Powell due to ill health. He thanks him for his kind Christian counsel.

GLC00687.107

March 18, 1889

Powell, George May, 1835-1905

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sam D. Risley

George May Powell compares Florida to Egypt, and then turns to a discussion of Africa. This letter is handwritten on the back of printed letters, February 16, 1886, Philadelphia, B.C. Tillinghast, Asaph Terry, C.R. Blackall, and Francis J. Rue to George May Powell, that discusses their request to him to give a lecture to the American Baptist schools; and [n.d.], [s.l.], George May Powell to B.C. Tillinghast, Asah Terry, C.R. Blackall, and Francis J. Rue, that discusses him listing the cost of his lectures and information on applications. Full name of Sam D. Risley is possibly Samuel D. Risley.

GLC00687.108

25 September 1783

Bailey, Jacob, 1731-1808

Autograph document signed

Title: [Meeting notes]

A document describing a meeting in New Gloucester, Massachusetts of one sergeant and fourteen privates from Captain Foxcraft's company. Appears to be a copy written by a clerk. On the back of the document there are three mathmatical equations that appear to be unrelated to the text of the document. The top right corner of the document is torn and there appears to be slight text loss.

GLC02669.026

Snell, Robert, fl. 1812-1815

Autograph document

Title: [Attesting to service of James Webster Bailey, describing his injury and medical care]

Robert Snell attests to the military service of James Webster Bailey, who marched from Maine and stayed in the encampment in Burlington, Vermont. Snell goes on to testify that during his service, Bailey suffered from lameness, which was attributed to a breach, and he was treated and monitored by a surgeon for the remainder of his military service. Based on context in the document, Bailey's injury may have been a hernia. There are four mathmatical equations written on the back of the document, which appear to be unrelated to the content of the document itself.

GLC02669.027

1810

Autograph document

Title: The Distance From Burlington to New Gloucester

A list of distances between towns from Burlington, Vermont to New Gloucester, Massachusetts.

GLC02669.028

1783

Williams

Note signed

Title: [Pass for baggage carrier]

A note permitting passage of a luggage barrier signed by Captain William.

GLC02669.029

10 November 1812

Autograph document signed

Title: [Enlistment for two years' military service, signed by four men]

This document is a signed pledge by four men to voluntarily serve in the military for two years. During this two year period, each man pledges to serve "actual duty" for at least twelve months.

GLC02669.030

27 November 1812 - 4 June 1813

Autograph document signed

Title: [Enlistment for two years' military service, signed by seven men]

This document is a signed pledge by seven men to voluntarily serve in the military corps for two years. During this two year period, each man pledges to serve "actual duty" for at least twelve months. There is a section in the lower right quadrant resulting in some text loss.

GLC02669.031

13 August 1807

Autograph document

Title: [Militia list of detached soldiers, with Jacob Bailey as Sergeant]

A list of soldiers in the militia who were detached in August of 1807 under Sergeant Jacob Bailey.

GLC02669.032

31 March 1813

Autograph document

Title: [Morning attendance report]

A morning report of a company of volunteers in the service of the United States when on their march from Portland to Burlington on March 31, 1813.

GLC02669.033

April 1813

Autograph document

Title: [A List of Deceased soldiers in Captain Robert Snell's Company]

A list of deceased soldiers in Captain Snell's Company, which includes the name of the deceased, date of enlistment, duration of enlistment, and date of death.

GLC02669.034

20 April 1813

Snell, Robert, fl. 1812-1815

Autograph document signed

Title: Monthly Return of a Company of Volunteers Commanded by Capt Robert Snell

A monthly return list from April of 1813, which detailed by rank how many soldiers were present, sick, and absent.

GLC02669.035

20 July 1813

Autograph document

Title: [A list of officers detained, discharged officers, and letters to be carried home for the soldiers]

A list of officers detained in the service to the United States, officers discharged, and letters to be carried home for the soldiers.

GLC02669.036

1812 to 1815

Autograph document

Title: [Memorandum of the soldiers pay]

A list of soldiers names and written next to some of the names is a number, which is believed to be associated with their payment.

GLC02669.037

1861-1877

Autograph document

Title: [List of 18 names]

A list of 18 names. There are a number of vertical lines drawn on the page along with a large ink stain.

GLC02669.039

1 October 1811 to 7 October 1811

Autograph document

Title: [Work record for John Webster and Caleb Haskill]

A record of the days worked by John Webster and Caleb Haskill.

GLC02669.048

18 February 1813 to 27 February 1813

Bailey, Jacob, 1731-1808

Autograph document

Title: [Receipt for thread, paper, ink, powder, a hat, and quills]

A reciept for the purchase of thread, paper, ink powder, quills, and a hat.

GLC02669.049

1 March 1813

Montgomery, N., fl. 1813

Autograph document signed

Title: [Receipt to Jacob Bailey for rum, pepper, and tabacco]

A reciept written to Jacob Bailey from N. Montgomery for the purchase of rum, pepper, and tabacco.

GLC02669.050