October 2, 1873

Riordan, Roi, fl. 1873

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Professor James Strong

He would like to make arrangements to meet Strong in America before his trip. He hopes to join the tour.

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October 6, 1873

Logan, Hill, fl. 1873

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Professor James Strong

As a student of biblical antiquity, he has read about Strong's planned expedition to the Holy Land and, though he has little money and means, he would like to join the tour. He includes references.

GLC00687.083

October 15, 1873

Tatrosian, C. Harry, fl. 1873

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Professor James Strong

He would like to participate in the upcoming expedition with a position of some kind.

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November 25, 1873

Chasseand, A. B., fl. 1873

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Professor James Strong

He heard about Strong's planned expedition, and will be in northeastern Egypt at the same time. He warns Strong about the problem of native guides in the area. He offers to act as guide and make arrangements for the group.

GLC00687.085

December 11, 1875

Rawson, A. L., fl. 1875-1882

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George May Powell

A. L. Rawson asks George May Powell about the agreement with the Oriental Topographical Corps concerning the copyright of engravings for the Bible Handbook and author's royalties. The back of the letter contains notes for a reply. On the back is a December 11, 1875 response, New York City, George May Powell to A.L. Rawson, 1 p. discussing how he secured copyright of the engravings and royalties to Mrs. Rawson.

GLC00687.086

February-March 1882

Rawson, A. L., fl. 1875-1882

Document signed

Title: advertisement for George May Powell's lectures and charts

three copies of an advertisement for George May Powell's lectures and charts, with testimonials from participating religious leaders.

GLC00687.087

March 17, 1882

Wilson, Edward L., fl. 1882

Typed letter signed

Title: to George May Powell

He asks George May Powell to arrange a diagram of lantern slides of Mount Sinai, and would like to visit New York City.

GLC00687.088

18 May 1882

Berkeley St. Congregational Church

Ephemera

Title: Oriental Reception

Card advertising an address by George May Powell at the Berkeley St. Congregational Church.

GLC00687.089

December 5, 1862

Stafford, Doris, fl. 1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Stafford

GLC02618.085

17 December 1861

Stafford, A.L., fl, 1861

Autograph letter signed

Title: to "son" (most likely Robert Stafford)

GLC02618.086

9 October 1866

Stafford, Anna, fl. 1861

Autograph note signed

Title: to Robert Stafford

Tells Robert that sister has gotten worse and to hasten home.

GLC02618.087

November 28, 1837

Stafford, William, fl. 1837

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Ann E. Stafford

GLC02618.088

6 April

Stafford, Robert H., fl. 1837-1866

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Ma

One letter from Robert Stafford to his mother dated April 6th. Letter concerns an April Fool's joke Robert played where he pretended to run away. He is writing to his mother to tell her it was a joke and he didn't mean for it to go on so long. He tells her where he went and that he will write a better letter later.

GLC02618.089

1908

Postcard

Title: to L.L D. Rodgers

print of Macon County's Courthouse on postcard

GLC02618.090

circa 1840

Autograph manuscript

Title: Poems; "Acrostic" and "Courtship"

includes sketches

GLC02618.091

1884

Farr, S.L., fl. 1884

Pamphlet

Title: A Manual for Infant Schools

contains scripture and hymns

GLC02618.092

1861-1877

Ephemera

Title: God Be Merciful Unto Us

a psalm in a coaster size book

GLC02618.093

5 May 1820

W.L.U., fl. 1820

Postcard

Title: to Hon. Jack Rodgers

print of masonic Temple in Tuskegee, AL on postcard

GLC02618.094

1861-1877

Newspaper clipping

Title: Annexed statement of distances between different points at the seat of war between Richmond and Petersburg.

GLC02618.095

1861-1877

Newspaper clipping

Title: Obituary for Annie J.

GLC02618.096

1861-1877

Newspaper clipping

Title: Excerpts from stories in the Phantom Cruiser

other side features print of Fort McHenry Naval Academy

GLC02618.097

1861-1877

Poem

Title: "This was the hardest thing of all to bear..."

GLC02618.098

8 November 1808

McDowell, Andrew, fl. 1808

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Jacob Bailey

A letter from Andrew McDonell to Jacob Bailey. McDonell tells Bailey that while he has been convinced that Robert Taylor is a minor, he believes that it would be more benefitial for Taylor to remain with the army than for him to be sent home.

GLC02669.001

2 January 1812

Sylvester, Thomas B, fl. 1812-1813

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Jacob Bailey

A letter written by Thomas B. Sylvester to Jacob Bailey. Sylvester informs Bailey of his arrival with money to pay the soldiers their advances. A large piece of the document is missing and there is significant context loss.

GLC02669.002

February 13, 1812

Autograph letter

Title: to unknown recipient

A letter entailing the call for volunteers and the initial experience of a group of men who answered that call. The author refers to this group of men as a "band of brothers" acting "for the preservation of of ourself and country." The author also mentions a lack of blankets and utensils, but that "like good soldiers," they did not complain. The corners of the letter are torn and the there is some content loss at the top of the page due to discoloration and fading.

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