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ca. 1840-1890
Webb, Maria, 1804-1873
[Scrapbook of Maria Webb]
Bound collection of letters from leading abolitionists of the period, including Frederick Douglass and Harriet Beecher Stowe, among others.
GLC08360
1858-1861
Beach, Elias William, 1841-1921
[Diary 1858-1861]
Contains various personal content. Covers 1858 and 1861, but skips most of the time in between.
GLC00919.23.01
15 February 1818
Wilson, John, 1777-1848
to Aaron Hobart
Discusses his wife's poor health and indicates he enclosing a letter from Dr. Abbott (see GLC06313.060). Indicates that there is no significant news from Congress.
GLC06313.04.059
29 January 1818
Abbot, H., fl. 1818
to John Wilson
Dr. Abbot gives an account of Mrs. Wilson's health, indicating that he believes she will live until Mr. Wilson returns from Washington, D.C at the end of the congressional session. This letter was originally sent to the Massachusetts congressman...
GLC06313.04.060
30 March 1818
Calhoun, John C. (John Caldwell), 1782-1850
to Ferris Pell [copy]
Copy of a letter from Calhoun to Pell discussing the case "of the claims of the state of New York against the United States, for disbursements on account of Militia in the late War," referring to the War of 1812. Written from the Department of War...
GLC06313.04.061
22 February 1815
Informs Hobart of President Madison's approval of the Treaty of Ghent, ending the War of 1812.. Shares his insight on the war by stating that "we have ... not obtained Peace by War,... but have lost much of that we possessed".
GLC06313.04.042
15 February 1815
Smith, Albert, 1763-1823
Discusses a legal case against him. Mentions that there has been "unfair impression & representation" cast upon him and thus, asks Hobart for several favors, such as to have a conference with K. Whitman, to have permission to visit his family, to...
GLC06313.04.041
3 December 1816
Baylies, William, 1776-1865
Informs Hobart that A.H. Lawrence & Co. would not make the endorsement because they claimed they did not have any authority to do so, "except in case of payment of the residue." Mentions he has written to Mr. Winslow so ask "what to return or keep...
GLC06313.04.052
25 March 1815
Congratulates Hobart on being in the Massachusetts Legislature, which Wilson just learned of. Also writes to Maria Hobart (his sister). Replies to her comment that her "Husband has taken great liberties & I must not believe all he says."
GLC06313.04.043
29 March 1815
Everitt, Haber, fl. 1815
Sends Hobart the cost for suits, offices and community fees.
GLC06313.04.044
10 April 1815
Gordon, William, 1783-1851
In accordance with Mr. Litchfield's wishes, Dr. Gordon describes his situation. Litchfield was in a sick bed do to injuries sustained in a fight with his brother.
GLC06313.04.045
24 July 1815
Replies to Hobart's question concerning an unspecified legal matter.
GLC06313.04.047
12 August 1816
Hobart, Aaron, 1764-1818
Informs his son that the case against Nathan E. Bennett and H. Loud is settled. Also, mentions that Mr. Hayden is very sick and has a short time to live.
GLC06313.04.048
6 July 1816
Whitman, Thomas, fl. 1816
In regard to a legal case, Whitman informs Hobart that they "have filed a motion in arrest of judgment."
GLC06313.04.049
17 September 1816
Cooper, Joab Goldsmith, ?-1832
Discusses business matters. Mentions he accidentally learned that Mr. Baruch Williams was the agent for Hobart's brother, Elihu Hobart. Tells Hobart that if he has not paid his order he may do so or wait till Cooper gets there. Also, requests an...
GLC06313.04.050
28 November 1816
A.H. Lawrence & Co., fl. 1816
to Aaron Hobart and Aaron Hobart, Sr.
Informs the Hobarts that Joab Cooper has sent them to collect money owed through a note dated 30 March 1816. Mentions that Cooper has deducted a certain amount from the note and expects to be paid the difference. Possibly related to the support of...
GLC06313.04.051
11 January 1815
Sends his condolence to Hobart for the death of his child, as well as his congratulations for "Sister M. on the birth." Discusses political matters of the day, commenting on the correspondence of John Quincy Adams, Albert Gallatin, and J.A....
GLC06313.04.040
26 July 1814
Explains that "his fate is hard indeed." Notes that R. Eells has Hobart's account and that "the money for the sales of the stamps" has been received. Smith was being replaced as a "collector," probably of taxes. He was earlier accused of stealing...
GLC06313.04.037
2 December 1817
Sampson, Zabdiel, 1781-1828
Sends Hobart a copy of President James Monroe's message to Congress (his First Annual Message to Congress, i.e. the state of the union) and asks him to show the copy to others.
GLC06313.04.056
December 1817
Informs Hobart of his plans to occasionally send him copies of the National Intelligence newspaper. Explains that it "is the most valuable paper printed in [Washington, D.C.]" and contains complete accounts of congressional proceedings.
GLC06313.04.057
2 January 1818
Sends his condolence for Hobart's father's death. Mentions a "Bill, to establish a uniform system of Bankruptcy." Informs Hobart that he has not voted for the additional pay for "our services." Also, mentions that Henry Clay "is 'tooth & nail'...
GLC06313.04.058
22 January 1817
Leonard, George, 1783-1834
States his interest in religious institutions and thus asks Hobart to write "a particular account of the exertions...at Hanover for the support of [illegible] their ordinances."
GLC06313.04.053
24 June 1817
Woart, William, 1772-1841
Sends the disposition of Lydia Brown, which he took upon Hobart's request. Brown testifies about her knowledge of man, Andrew Turner, whose real name was Amos Turner, who had multiple wives.
GLC06313.04.054
26 September 1817
Mentions his poor health and explains that he has "enclosed an amount against Robert Thomas" that he wants his son to collect.
GLC06313.04.055
9 April 1818
Collamore, Horace, 1791-1867
Encloses several bank notes drawn by E. Kingsman (not included), listing their dates and amounts. Discusses Kingsman's desire to settle a pending lawsuit.
GLC06313.04.062
1857
Simpson, Edward, 1824-1888
Journal of a cruise in the U.S.S. Portsmouth on the East India station, A. H. Foote Esqre commander, book II.
Calf cover.
Excerpts: [11 April 1857] "Got underway at 8 A.M. Dipped colors to Commodore - Cleared down royals to English Admiral, he dipped his colors, we lowered ours. Got to sea by 'Lentoo Channel'
[4 May 1857] "…Heard of the case of the...
GLC05911.02.02
10 January 1821
Meigs, Return J., 1782-1851
Reports that General Lazell has delivered a proposal from Robert Dunham for Dunham to transport mail between Boston and North Falmouth, Massachusetts, and Meigs accepted.
GLC06313.04.090
September 15, 1829
Biddle, Nicholas, 1786-1844
to William B. Rochester
Written as President of the Bank of the United States to William B. Rochester, who intended to establish a new branch of the bank in Buffalo, NY.
GLC00976.001
GLC00976.002
September 25, 1829
GLC00976.003
October 12, 1829
Written as President of the Bank of the United States to William B. Rochester, who intended to establish a new branch of the bank in Buffalo, NY. re: reasons for opening the Buffalo branch (the national obligations of the Bank), rules for lending
GLC00976.004
November 17, 1829
GLC00976.005
October 7, 1829
GLC00976.006
28 January 1840-20 June 1840
Journal of a Cruise of the United States Sloop of War Decatur
A look at the journey of the USS Decatur, commanded by Henry W. Ogden with a crew of sixteen officers and sailors. Information contained includes a daily account of winds, sea conditions, supplies, charts, bearings, etc. The Decatur sailed from New...
GLC05911.01
1856-1857
Journal of a cruise in the U.S.S. Portsmouth on the East Indian station. A. H. Foote Esq. commander book I.
Calf cover. As part of the East Indian Squadron, the U.S.S. Portsmouth, under the command of Andrew Hull Foote, was ordered to observe British operations against Canton, China during the Second Opium War (1856-60) and to protect American interests...
GLC05911.02.01
1857-1858
Journal of a cruise in the U.S.S. Portsmouth on the East India station, A. H. Foote Esqre commander, book III.
Calf cover. Refit at the Norfolk, VA Navy Yard completed on 26 April 1856. Covers U.S. activity in Asia, cruises to Hawaii, Hong Kong, China, attacks on the Barrier Forts and the second visit to Japan by an American ship.
Excerpts:
[21 September...
GLC05911.02.03
7 December 1860-15 June 1861
Newspaper scrapbook
Clippings from the New York Times, Baltimore Sun and the [ ] Daily Gazette, pasted in a blank account book and indexed on pages A/B - Y/Z. Leather covers with ornamental stamping in brown, red leather label with gilt title "LEDGER" on spine.
GLC05911.21
5 January 1821
Smith, Albert, 1793-1867
Wishes Hobart a Happy New Year. Mentions that "the noise has not subsided regarding the post offices in Hanson & Pembroke." Also asks him to send a copy of the Intelligencer.
GLC06313.04.089
11 January 1821
Ritchie, William, 1781-1842
Mentions that Mr. Thorndike, who believes Ritchie has influence with Hobart, has requested another ship sent to the Pacific Ocean, for the protection of commerce. Notes that there may be "some danger of increasing our Naval force in that Sea, lest...
GLC06313.04.091
12 January 1821
Discusses matters related to the postal service in Massachusetts. Explains that the roads are blocked with snow and no post rider can deliver the mail through the towns. Referring to the Massachusetts constitutional convention of 1820, he notes that...
GLC06313.04.092
17 January 1821
Peirce, Levi, 1773-1847
Discusses his concern that the Federalists in his town plan to change the name of his post office to Middleborough 4 Corners and asks Hobart to stop it. Also discusses the history of his post office, explains the problems that a name change will...
GLC06313.04.093
1840
Benjamin, Judah Philip, 1811-1884
Petition
Petition of John Slidell, shows that Charles Timpel has fled to foreign parts.
GLC08045
6 March 1820
Informs Hobart that a port road from Hanover to East Bridgewater will be established. Also mentions there will be a post office and thus a post master will be needed. A man named Mr. C. Cobb will be recommended for the position, but Samson wants to...
GLC06313.04.076
7 May 1820
Thanks Hobart for asking Mr. Morton "to use his influence in securing for me the office of collector of the district of Plymouth."
GLC06313.04.077
4 September 1848
Sumner, Charles, 1811-1874
to Benjamin F. Butler
Comments on Butler leaving government service: "I see that you are no longer in the service of the Government of the U.S. The country may now claim you." Asks if Butler can address the State Convention in Boston on September 6th and 7th.
GLC02095.01
5 July 1820
Hobart, Elihu, 1785-1842
Informs his brother that he has written to Dr. Macombu to request a loan. Discusses some other financial matters.
GLC06313.04.078
29 June 1820
Mentions that the federalists are trying to appoint Frank Le Barron for Collector of the District of Plymouth. Also mentions that it would be of great help if Hobart wrote a letter to the Secretary and permitted Sampson's friends, Albert Smith and...
GLC06313.04.079
7 October 1820
Mentions that he has heard that Hobart is concerned with manufactories, especially because the merchants will not vote for Hobart in an upcoming election. Requests Hobart's confirmation or denial of this rumor, because he fears he may be being...
GLC06313.04.080
20 October 1820
Informs Hobart of the votes of Bridgewater, Halifax, Kingston, Duxbury and Rochester. Mentions that Aaron will be elected to congress if the votes of the other towns (not heard of yet) are similar to these votes.
GLC06313.04.081
23 October 1820
Informs Hobart of the votes of Middleboro and Carver. Addresses him with pleasure as "Member of Congress elect," because based on the information received so far, Hobart has the majority votes over his opponent, William Baylies.
GLC06313.04.082
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