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to Mary Moore

In concern for her health, he is anxious about her overworking. The money he has invested in Mobile is not returning, and his teacher salary has not been paid in full, so he must find another way to pay for medical school. Robert has decided not to...

GLC04191.20

to Mary Moore

He wishes Robert would come take his position in October. He plans on coming home after finishing this session. The slaves have been busy in preparation for an upcoming barbeque.

GLC04191.21

to Mary Moore

He has just finished the session and expects to be on his way home soon. He reports news from Parks about North Carolina women. He is anxious to be home with Nancy McCalle. He is often asked about his religion, to which he responds that he was raised...

GLC04191.22

to Mary Moore

He wishes for more mail. It snowed last night for the first time this season. He is quite content in his bachelorhood at this point. He asks about people from home and sends his greetings.

GLC04191.23

to Garrett Moore

He reports his journey and arrival. He describes travel and boarding arrangements. Mrs. Livingston is unwell. A man was killed there in a duel the previous week, but was promptly caught.

GLC04191.24

to Mary Moore

He has moved to a cheaper, more comfortable boarding house. He describes the process of finding suitable accommodations and of taking new students around town.

GLC04191.25

to Mary Moore

He received news of their father's death and mourns his passing. It is unfortunate that he cannot be there with the family. He hopes that arrangements of property can be made easily and quickly without the expense of a probate court.

GLC04191.26

to Mary Moore

He regrets not having seen the boys when they were in town. He describes his difficult schedule with class, studies, and dissecting room. He criticizes McKinney for killing himself over a woman.

GLC04191.27

to Mary Moore

He describes the pleasant climate. Alabama ladies are more attractive than those from Indiana. He looks forward to Christmas. He comments on Uncle [Fletcher?]'s slave problems, mostly a lack of discipline. He worries about the local cotton market...

GLC04191.28

to Mary Moore

He describes the students in his class, less wild than he expected. He reports a recent Catholic fair to benefit an orphan asylum, doing more for the relief of the destitute than any other denomination. M. Fitzsimmons, an Irish refugee and leader in...

GLC04191.29

to Mary Moore

He had too much eggnog and has been sick. He describes his girlfriends, referring to one in particular he would like to marry and comments on other potential couples. He believes that the old house should be sold and that their mother should be given...

GLC04191.30

Claim re: despoiled property

GLC07562.03.17

Claim re: horses, cows, and guns.

Was written while it was Cherokee Nation Territory.

GLC07562.03.18

Reservation Heirs of Double Head, Riley, and Chisholm

GLC07562.03.19

Revocation of power of attorney to George W. Churchwell

GLC07562.03.20

to Wm. W. McKean

A note granting Wm McKean a leave of absence

GLC04188.07

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

to W. McKean

Mentions the suspension of a Mr. Pierce

GLC04188.18

Clerical copy of an article from the Treaty of 1805

GLC07562.03.11

[Court Document]

Attested true copy by Benjamin Evans

GLC02924.009

[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

to Mrs. McKean

A letter of sympthy for a death.

GLC04188.01

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...

GLC04188.02

to Ely

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

GLC04188.03

to Thomas McKean

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

GLC04188.04

to Flag Officer

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

GLC04188.05

[Family Geneology]

Geneology of Richard Ely

GLC04188.06

to F.B. McKean

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

GLC04188.09

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

to Mother

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

GLC04188.11

to Mother

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

GLC04188.12

to My Dear Friend

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

GLC04188.13

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

to Rosa McKean

Discusses a military action off Pensacola

GLC04188.15

to W. McKean

Discusses the events at the opening of the Civil War

GLC04188.16

to W. McKean

Conformation of appointment as flag officer

GLC04188.17

[in Spanish]

GLC06293.04

[in Spanish]

GLC06293.05

[in Spanish]

GLC06293.06

[in Spanish]

GLC06293.07

Wrappings

Addressed to Honorable James Monroe Secretary of State From America Legation at Paris, 16 March 1812 Joel Barlow

GLC07459.01.13

To Return J. Meigs

GLC07562.03.01

To S. Miller

GLC07562.03.02

Statement re: Samuel Miller's slave

GLC07562.03.03

to Black Fox and the principal Cherokee chiefs

GLC07562.03.04

to Return J. Meigs.

GLC07562.03.05

Receipt for services in running the boundary line.

GLC07562.03.06

Receipt for the Cherokee annuity for 1808

GLC07562.03.07

Receipt for payment of two spinning wheels

GLC07562.03.08

Claim re: hogs killed by Gen. Doherty's Brigade

GLC07562.03.09

to unknown

GLC07562.03.10

to John Kennedy and Thomas W. Wilson

Written at Fort Gibson Cherokee Agency

GLC07562.03.12

Petition re: Doublehead reservation

GLC07562.03.13

to Thomas W. Clarke.

Written at Fort Gibson Cherokee Agency

GLC07562.03.14

to the commissioners of the Cherokee Agency

Written at Fort Gibson Cherokee Agency

GLC07562.03.15

Argument in case of Doublehead reservation

Written at Fort Gibson Cherokee Agency

GLC07562.03.16

Petition re: compensation for his reservation

GLC07562.03.21

[agreement]

GLC07562.03.22

Argument re: John Riley case

GLC07562.03.23

[Arrest Warrent for Cally a slave]

An Arrest warrent for Cally a slave belonging to Archer Campbell for murder of a white person named John W Roberts

GLC08381.01

[Regarding runaway slaves]

A document that seems to state that Slave Catchers should not kill the runaway slaves to keep them from escaping. Not signed or official.

GLC08381.02

[Summons]

Summons for L G Appleton, William Dougherty, Joel Simmons, Rufus Willis, King Nichols, John Brown, and L.J. Warren, to give evidence for the defense

GLC08381.03

[Summons]

Summons for Joseph Terry, Ino Parker Jr, and John Miles, to give evidence for the defense

GLC08381.04

[Summons]

Summons for John Miles, to give evidence for the defense

GLC08381.05

[Summons]

Summons for Archibald Wodward, Jacob Warren jr., Jacob Warren Sr., N. Browne, D.O. Warren, A.J. Warren, William Milson, to give evidence for the defense

GLC08381.06

[Summons]

Summons for Thomas J. Gailey to give evidence for the defense

GLC08381.07

[Summons]

Summons for Allman to give evidence for the plaintiff

GLC08381.08

[Summons]

Summons for William Doughtery, Andrew Burden, John Parker jr., King Nichols, William Brown, and Richard Gibson to give evidence for the defendent

GLC08381.09

[Summons]

Summons for John Brown to give evidence for the defendent

GLC08381.10

[Summons]

Summons for John Brown to give evidence for the plaintiff

GLC08381.11

[Summons]

Summons for Andrew Burden to give evidence for the plaintiff

GLC08381.12

[Summons]

Summons for John Parker to give evidence for the plaintiff

GLC08381.13

[Summons]

Dinsmore is summoning G.W.Almore to give testimony.

GLC08381.14

[Note]

This is a note discussing that the jury should make a verdict based onn testimony heard. the back of the paper has a second note that say that the defendent has a right of defense.

GLC08381.15

[Note]

Looks like a part of a list, Has number one in the top left corner and states that the captor of a runaway slave, who is not his master, or having legal control over him has no right in order to effect that capture to jepordise the life or limb of...

GLC08381.16

[Note]

A note explaining the use of reasonable doubt

GLC08381.17

[Note]

This looks like it was part of a greater list with a number 2 on the upper lef hand corner. The text discusses the event where the defendent was captured saying that if he felt he was in danger that the prisioner had the right to self defense.

GLC08381.18

[Note]

this laysout the two decisions the jury can make, either for the defendent or for the plaintiff

GLC08381.19

[Note]

A note about the purchase of a blade

GLC08381.20

[Note]

A note about a weaapon which states " that the weapon must be so used as to produce the effect legally attributited to it's use, else the jury can not infer that it was used with the intent legally attributed to its use"

GLC08381.21

[Bill of Cost]

Details the cost of the trial. total of $ 113.10 according to the docket

GLC08381.22

[Warrent for Apperance]

Warrent for apperance on 18 July 1746 at 8:00 am

GLC01450.248.01

[Warrent for Apperance]

Warrent for apperance for training on 21 June 1746

GLC01450.248.02

[Canada Expedition]

[Canada Expedition]

GLC01450.248.03

Petition to move training

GLC01450.248.04

Order to Rally Troops

GLC01450.248.05

[Warrent for Deserter]

GLC01450.248.06

[Call to Rally troops]

GLC01450.248.07

[Request report of troops fitness]

GLC01450.248.08

[Roster of names]

For Captain John Wildes

GLC01450.248.09

To Captain Nathanial Green

GLC01450.248.10

To Captain Nathanial Green

A notice that troops must be equipt and ready to march in a moments notice

GLC01450.248.11

To Captain Nathanial Green

request notice of amount of men enlisted

GLC01450.248.12

To Captain Nathanial Green

a warrent for two men under Green's command to report for battle/defense

GLC01450.248.13

[Receipt for salt]

Receipt for salt. 10/22/1845. 1 p.

GLC02145.80.10

[Receipt from RIce & Nichols]

Receipt 12/19/1845 for Rice & Nichols. 2 p.

GLC02145.80.11

[Receipt from Shackelford & Co]

Receipt 12/31/1846 for Shackelford & Co. 1 p.

GLC02145.80.12

[Receipt to T. Bostick]

T. Ward. Receipt to T. Bostick, with blue docket leaf and attached with seal. 1847. 1 p. + docket.

GLC02145.80.13

[Receipt to Brown & Tarbor]

Receipt for payment to Brown & Tarbor for passage for African American woman and child. 1/8/1847. 1 p. + docket.

GLC02145.80.14

[Unaccompanied docket leaf]

Unaccompanied docket leaf for Sam Houston document re: land business. 7/21/1847. 1 p.

GLC02145.80.15