1844-1888

Scott, Asahel Adams, 1829-1894

Note

Title: to Sidney [Allenhe]

One undated note addressed to Sidney [Allenhe] from Asahel Adams Scott. Pertains to a request that [Allenhe] should help build a warehouse for a nearby railroad.

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1844-1888

Scott, Mercia, fl. 1844-1888

Poem

Title: Farewell to Waterbury

One undated handwritten copy of the poem "Farewell to Waterbury," addressed to Mrs. E.J. Scott from "Aunt Mercia."

GLC09832.08

1844-1888

Scott, Mary Frances, 1836-?

Letter signed

Title: to Brother and Sister

One letter addressed to "Brother and Sister," from Mary F. Scott dated Allens Grove. Pertains to Asahel Scott working at Allens Grove; likelihood of when he will pay off his debts; an invitation to visit them; wages; and updates of other family members. Part of letter has been torn off. Mention of the establishment of YMCA.

GLC09832.09

23 January

Martin, Marco, fl. 1869-1878

Letter signed

Title: to Thomas R. Martin

One letter addressed to Thomas R. Martin from his wife, Marco, dated January 23. Pertains to weather in the area; difference of costs of shipments of kegs on a freight between Waterbury and New York. Signs name as "Marco."

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18 February

Scott, Joel, Mrs., fl. 1844-1888

Letter signed

Title: to Sister

One letter addressed to "Sister" dated February 18 from an unknown recipient. Pertains to feeling ill; health of her four-month-old son, Charly; cost of baby supplies; and updates of neighbors.

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7 May

Martin, Marco, fl. 1869-1878

Letter signed

Title: to Thomas R. Martin

One letter addressed to Thomas R. Martin from Marco, his wife, dated Waterbury, May 7. Pertains to the family leaving Waterbury for New York; and figuring out the likelihood of him accompanying her on the move. Signed letter as "Marco."

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5 November

Esther, fl. 1844-1888

Letter signed

Title: to Marco Martin

One letter addressed to Mrs. Thomas R. Martin dated Waterbury, November 5th. Sender's full name has been torn off. Mentions that her son, Charly was diagnosed with scarlet fever; news of the wedding of their cousin, Ella and provides updates of other family members. Note: Marco Martin is commonly addressed to as Mrs. Thomas R. Martin.

GLC09832.13

26 June 1844

Morrell, Maria W., fl. 1844-1846

Letter signed

Title: to David B. Hurd

One letter addressed to David B. Hurd dated Hinckley Medina Co., Ohio, June 26, 1844 from Maria W. Morell. Requests payment owed to her. Suggests that he can give up a bond from a land deed. Morrell makes the request due to her own debt with her sister, Elizabeth. Reverse side contains a note dated December 3, 1844 signed by Sherman B. Warner that Maria Warner had received a bond from Hurd.

GLC09832.14

20 July 1846

Ray, Charles P., fl. 1846

Letter signed

Title: to David Ray

One letter addressed to David Ray from Charles P. Ray dated Sunfish, July 20, 1846. Notifies him that a horse had thrown off their father and mentions plans to set up a shop in town.

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25 December 1855

unknown, fl. 1855

Newspaper clipping

Title: Farewell to Waterbury

One newspaper clipping of a poem entitled, "Farewell to Waterbury," dated December 25, 1855. Dedicated to Mrs. E.J.S.

GLC09832.16

10 February 1856

Scott, Asahel Adams, 1829-1894

Letter signed

Title: to Brother

One unaddressed letter from Asahel and Mary F. Scott dated Allens Grove, February 10, 1856. The letter is divided into two messages from Asahel and Mary F. Scott. Gives updates on the family and neighbors' health; finances; and plans to purchase land in Minnesota.

GLC09832.17

22 June 1856

Scott, Asahel Adams, 1829-1894

Letter signed

Title: to Brother

One addressed to "Brother" from A.A. Scott dated Allens Grove, June 22, 1856. Mentions names of various people who want to employee him for work and asks that he let him know his decision.

GLC09832.18

15 August 1856

Scott, Asahel Adams, 1829-1894

Letter signed

Title: to Brother

One letter addressed to "Brother" from A.A. Scott dated Allens Grove, August 15, 1856. Mentions potential employment at a mill. Relays the wages and benefits as learned from a family friend who recently visited him.

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2 December 1856

Scott, Asahel Adams, 1829-1894

Letter signed

Title: to Brother

One letter addressed to "Brother" from A.A. Scott dated Allens Grove, December 2, 1856. Mentions current employment at a mill; recent snowfall; and invites him to come up for Christmas.

GLC09832.20

3 December 1856

Scott, Nellie, fl. 1856-1858

Letter signed

Title: to Mrs. Bennet L. Scott

One letter addressed to Mrs. Bennet L. Scott dated Waterbury, December 3, 1856. Relays that all family members are sick with fever and stomachaches. Also mentions other family members who have passed and the marriage of Maggie Manross.

GLC09832.21

8 December 1856

Scott, Nellie, fl. 1856-1858

Letter signed

Title: to Mrs. Bennet L. Scott

One letter addressed to Mrs. Bennet L. Scott dated Waterbury, December 8, 1856. Relays that Jenny passed from typhoid fever, which has passed on to Carrie. Also mentions that their parents are not doing well.

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25 January 1857

Scott, Asahel Adams, 1829-1894

Letter signed

Title: to Brother

One letter addressed to "Brother" dated Allens Grove, January 25, 1857 from A. A. Scott. Mentions updates on his wife Mary's injury; cost of fixing the house; finances and weather.

GLC09832.23

15 February 1857

Scott, Asahel Adams, 1829-1894

Letter signed

Title: to Brother

One letter addressed to "Brother" dated Allens Grove, February 15, 1857 from A. A. Scott. Responds to family members who have fallen ill in Waterbury, Connecticut. Describes his wife Mary's broken finger bone. Also mentions updates on the gristmill and its construction.

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26 July 1857

Scott, Asahel Adams, 1829-1894

Letter signed

Title: to Brother

One letter addressed to "Brother" dated Allens Grove, July 26, 1857 from A. A. Scott. Describes travelling home by a Gopher train to Beloit. Mentions goods available for purchase and plans to build his own shop. Last page contains a small blueprint plan for a home and shop

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13 September 1857

Scott, Asahel Adams, 1829-1894

Letter signed

Title: to Brother

One letter addressed to "Brother" dated Allens Grove, September 13, 1857 from A. A. Scott. Mentions updates on road work; plans to move to Missouri and if his brother could make up his mind, whether he will join him or not.

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6 December 1857

Scott, Asahel Adams, 1829-1894

Letter signed

Title: to Brother

One letter addressed to "Brother" dated Allens Grove, December 6, 1857 from A. A. Scott. Mentions plans to take an oxen and wagon with him on the move; weather; possible trade posts and working on the house at Allens Grove.

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3 January 1858

Scott, Asahel Adams, 1829-1894

Letter signed

Title: to Brother

One letter addressed to "Brother" dated Allens Grove, January 3, 1858 from A.A. Scott. Gives updates on business; details a fire in a local tailor shop; plans to buy land from the Illinois C.R. Road Company; other farm work he has been employed with; and reflects on partnering with someone else on farm work.

GLC09832.30

5 January 1858

Scott, J.W., fl. 1858

Letter signed

Title: to Brother

One letter addressed to "Brother" dated Greene, January 5, 1858 from J.W. Scott. Mentions children, health and finances. On page 4, there is a second letter dated January 6, 1858 addressed to "Sister." Due to ink fading, contents of letter is not discernible.

GLC09832.31

1892

United States. Senate.

Pamphlet

Title: Investigation by the Committee on Immigration of the United States Senate, on the Proposition For The Suspension Of Immigration For One Year

One pamphlet by the Committee on Immigration of the United States Senate dated 1892. This pamphlet is concerning the suspension of immigration for one year. The proceedings early in the pamphlet are concerning immigration from Europe with the reasoning of fears of cholera. Includes statements about immigration in general that were given to the committee as well as some charts.

GLC09982

5 August 1890

United States. Congress

Pamphlet

Title: 1890 Chinese Immigration

One pamphlet entitled Chinese Immigration dated August 5, 1890. A report from Mr. Morrow from the Committee on Foreign Affairs. Contains the provisions of the 1882 Immigration act commonly referred to as the Chinese Exclusion act. It highlights the issues with the act and the acts of noncompliance that took place around the passage of the act. Argues for continued and more stringent restrictions on immigration from China.

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