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4 October 1825
Baylies, Hodijah, fl. 1825
Guardianship
Hannah Allen gaining guardienship over Abner Abigail Ruth and Charles Allen; partially printed
GLC02924.070
23 April 1851
Manchester, William, fl. 1851
Land Grant
GLC02924.071
circa 1585-1763
Extracts from deeds
GLC02924.072
circa 1585-1783
Pope Seth
GLC02924.073
March 20, 1843
McBride, W.T., fl. 1843
to John Moore
He is grateful for such a friend as Moore. He describes his previous boarding situation as disastrous, and he describes circumstances at college with the cold winter weather. He reports the local debating society.
GLC04191.01
8 September 1843
Moore, John C., fl. 1843
to Mary Moore and Robert E. Moore
He writes to his sister that despite the sickness so prevalent in this location during this month has passed him by. He has become quite content there; the women are much more frank and familiar than in Indiana, although he inquires about several old...
GLC04191.02
March 9, 1844
Moore, John, 1826-1907
to Mary Moore
He comments on Richard's previous illness and reports that both he and Robert are healthy in Louisiana. He is anxious to return home. He contemplates the difference between rhyme and poetry, with examples.
GLC04191.03
5 May 1844
Moore, Robert E., fl. 1844-1866
He is grateful to come from a strong home and family. He is sorry to hear that Richard has been ill. He is anxious to hear that so many people at home have been getting married and hopes the ugly ones marry off so the good ones stand a chance. The...
GLC04191.04
March 1846
He appreciates hearing from home and misses all the trivial goings-on. He has not quite adjusted to Alabama yet and misses the friendliness of Louisiana. He comments on the rapid passing of the seasons.
GLC04191.05
07 July 1846
He has been anxious to hear about health problems. His scholarship and reputation have expanded, and he has become a "very conspicuous character among the good people of Alabama." He expects to attend a local Baptist revival meeting. He also plans to...
GLC04191.06
29 October 1846
He remarks on the changing seasons. School closes in two weeks and he plans to move on instead of remaining, but would rather participate on the march to Mexico as he is growing tired of the monotonous life of schoolmaster. His dream to study in...
GLC04191.07
8 January 1847
to Robert E. Moore
He hopes to find another school with better wages. He hopes that Robert will burn this letter after reading it. The weather is finally cold enough to kill hogs. He encourages him to study Greek to get a better job.
GLC04191.08
29 January 1847
It is difficult to write because he has not heard from the family in almost three months. He has agreed to remain at his school for one more session and was a little disappointed to be passed up for another school, where a doctor with dependent...
GLC04191.09
28 February 1847
He feels close to home when he writes letters home. He comments on good housekeeping skills, and a wedding by candlelight he recently attended, where he was matched up with a very beautiful young woman. Money is being raised for the suffering in...
GLC04191.10
4 April 1847
He comments on the slowness of the mail, and he comments on the pending marriages of several girls from home as well as other events. As spring approaches, the farmers prepare for what they hope is a good planting season. Relief efforts for the...
GLC04191.11
7 April 1847
Dillon, David, fl. 1847
He is delighted to receive the letter and hopes to communicate more in the future. He reports conditions of famine, sickness, and waste and efforts to provide subsistence through public works, limited to certain numbers from each family. He updates...
GLC04191.12
29 June 1847
Mapen, H. I., fl. 1847
He is eager to maintain correspondence with him as an old friend. He imagines war news being disseminated at home. Many people are leaving the city for the North and cooler climates, and he is working to close his business for the season and enjoy...
GLC04191.13
14 March 1838
Stokes, M., fl. 1838
to John Kennedy and Thomas W. Wilson
Written at Fort Gibson Cherokee Agency
GLC07562.03.12
9 July 1838
Crane, Stephen D., fl. 1838
Petition re: Doublehead reservation
GLC07562.03.13
12 July 1838
Kennedy, John, fl. 1838
to Thomas W. Clarke.
GLC07562.03.14
18 July 1838
Doublehead, Bird, fl. 1838-1858
to the commissioners of the Cherokee Agency
GLC07562.03.15
15 November 1838
Matthews, A., fl. 1838
Argument in case of Doublehead reservation
GLC07562.03.16
17 April 1842
Doublehead, Leaf, fl. 1838
Claim re: despoiled property
GLC07562.03.17
18 April 1842
Claim re: horses, cows, and guns.
Was written while it was Cherokee Nation Territory.
GLC07562.03.18
18 May 1844
Reservation Heirs of Double Head, Riley, and Chisholm
GLC07562.03.19
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