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[Document relating the history of the Lorimer family coat of arms] [In Latin]

Discusses the Lorimer family coat of arms and family genealogy. Relates that the arms "were given in the year 1274, to George Lorimor of Burnt Island in the time of Alexander the third of that name King of Scots, for his valiant atchievments in...

GLC01450.807.07.01

[Translation of the history of the Lorimer family coat of arms]

Translates GLC01450.807.07.01. Discusses the Lorimer family coat of arms and family genealogy. Relates that the arms "were given in the year 1274, to George Lorimor of Burnt Island in the time of Alexander the third of that name King of Scots, for...

GLC01450.807.07.02

[Document relating the history of the Lorimer family coat of arms] [In Latin]

Appears to be a partial copy of GLC01450.807.07.01. Discusses the Lorimer family coat of arms and family genealogy.

GLC01450.807.07.03

[Tin case]

Case for "Documents And Commission; & c." Possibly belonged to Doctor John Lorimer.

GLC01450.807.07.04

to M. Hoffman

Contains three letters written by Spinner, auditor and deputy naval officer in charge of the port of New York (1845-1849). Spinner writes from the Naval Officer Custom House. Pages two and three contain a letter written 28 May 1846. Page four...

GLC03410.03.01

to Francis E. Spinner

Binns informs Spinner, United States Treasurer, "I see by the paper that on motion by you, a resolution was adopted authorizing the President of the Lincoln Monument Association to employ additional persons to aid in the work, and that the Agencies...

GLC03410.03.03

to Francis Elias Spinner

Thanks Spinner for a recently received fractional shield and note. Writes "I have sent to Col. Van Burkirk to get me some fractionals changed... and when they arrive will paste two on the shield, frame it, and hang it up conspicuously for a...

GLC03410.03.04

[Checks from the First National Bank of Florida]

All checks are signed by Spinner. Dates, corresponding recipients, and corresponding amounts are as follows: 4 June 1880 for $500.00 (contains a docket also signed by Spinner); 1 July 1880 for $30 to Anna [Aspen?]; 10 September 1881 for $25 to...

GLC03410.03.05

[Certificate appointing Rawley Evans as sheriff]

Preston, Governor of Virginia (1816-1819), appoints Evans as sheriff of Monongalia County (present day West Virginia). Partially printed.

GLC03481.03

to unknown

Informs an unknown recipient: "Eccles has returned is unable to [?] or do anything else- Smashed by his produce speculations- This was to me a totally unexpected event- I may save it in time, but doubt it. Expecting to be at Lexington must...

GLC03481.04

[Contract between Walter and Smith Weed]

Wood signs as a witness. Walter, of Auburn, New York, promises to pay Smith, of Albany, New York $2,000. States that if Walter pays Smith $1000 in one year, the previous obligation is void.

GLC03481.05

to Henry Harn

Docketed address leaf from President Polk to Harn in Philadelphia. States "President Polk Recd May 14th 1845."

GLC03481.06

[Recommendation for James McDowell to serve as door keeper for the Virginia Senate]

Signed by Paterson, William Ritchie, John M. Daniel, Thomas Ritchie, Robert W. Hughes, L. M. [Gladbrach?], James Dove, Shelton C. Davis, William F. Watson, John Lynch, and G. W. C. Sutten recommend McDowell as members of the "Spartan Rank." Lower...

GLC03481.08

to Br. Taft

Written as Governor. Writes "I recd a letter from Judge Bishop yesterday saying that Dr. Leavitt wished me to send my bill against him to you. I charged him $50..." Writes (and signs) again 17 December 1852 noting that Taft received his payment...

GLC03481.09

to Isaac Toucey

Kane, H. P. Brooks, and James [Lawrence?] recommend Dr. Edward Sparks of Annapolis to Toucey's consideration for the post of naval storekeeper. Brooks relates that Sparks has recently been removed from two positions on account of his political...

GLC03481.11

to L. J. Cist

Possibly referring to John Brown Francis, Anthony states "I have yours of the 20th. Gov. Francis lives at his country place, Spring Green, Warwick. His post office address is Providence."

GLC03481.13

[List of orders for a printed Congressional speech]

Lists the names and corresponding number of copies ordered for a print of a speech delivered by John Littleton Dawson 21 January 1866 in the House of Representatives. List includes 18 signatures of Representatives: Samuel Jackson Randall...

GLC03481.15.01

[List of orders for a printed Congressional speech]

Lists the names and corresponding number of copies ordered for a print of a speech delivered 19 March 1867 in the House of Representatives by William Henry Koontz, United States Representative from Pennsylvania 1865-1868. List includes eight...

GLC03481.15.02

[List of orders for a printed Congressional speech]

Lists the names and corresponding number of copies ordered for a print of a speech delivered 16 March 1872 by William Horace Claggett, United States Representative from Montana 1871-1872. List includes six signatures: Claggett, William Theopilus...

GLC03481.15.03

[List of orders for a printed Congressional speech]

Partially printed. Lists the names and corresponding number of copies ordered for a print of a speech delivered 16 March 1872 in the House of Representatives. List includes three Representatives' signatures: Job Evans Stevenson (Ohio), Aaron Fyfe...

GLC03481.15.04

to Ward Hill Lamon

Black writes "I don't see how I can get down just now or how I could do any thing if I were down... But in the mean time I own to the weakness of wanting to see you very much..."

GLC03481.16

to unknown

Possibly created by Manning, editor of the Albany Argus 1858-1871 and United State Secretary of the Treasury 1885-1887. Discusses the recipient's upcoming visit to Albany. Writes "Congress Hall, although an hotel, is comparatively quiet, and I...

GLC03481.17

[Check to Jacob Grabill]

For the amount of $8. Issued at the Citizens National Bank.

GLC03481.20

to Richard Henry Dana

Cooley writes from the American Proportional Representation League to Dana, lawyer and son of Richard Henry Dana, Jr. States "In view of the national conference for good city government to be held in Philadelphia the 25th instant, permit me to call...

GLC03481.23

to James Dangerfield

Transmits a note written by his father, Senator William Pitt Fessenden. Relates that it is the only letter he has with William's full signature, as William signed many personal letters with initials.

GLC03481.24