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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.
GLC00976.002
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
1858/01/31
Archer, Robert, fl. 1842-1875
to Edward R. Archer
Three separate entries [one written by Robert Archer, another by Frances Archer, and the third by an unidentified writer which is incomplete] to their son, Edward, all written on the same date. Mr. Archer writes of his son's arrival in Madina...
GLC01896.023
1 December 1779
Hodgdon, Samuel, 1745-1824
[Certificate for Benjamin Gorton's appointment as Conductor of Military Stores in Hodgdon's department]
Hodgdon, Commissary [General] of Military Stores, writes from Succasunna Plains, certifying Gorton's appointment. Also signed by John Ruddock, who served as Deputy Quartermaster of Stores at Fishkill, New York. Includes a note on the bottom of...
GLC02437.00789
August 1897
Brainerd, Cephas Jr., 1859-1898
A Broader Philosophy of Protection
Article removed from the August issue of Gunton's Magazine, pages 109-121. Responds to an article titled, "Philosophy of Protection," printed in the July issue of Gunton's Magazine. Discusses the differing philosophies of free trade and...
GLC04471.08
1842/05/31
Report to the State Board of Agriculture on Elizabeth City County
Transcript of original from the "Farmers' Register," Vol. 10, p. 335-339. Concerning the geography and climate of Virginia, the state's agricultural characteristics, soil composition, types of crops grown, planting and cultivationg instructions...
GLC01896.012
3 June 1779
Tallmadge, Benjamin, 1754-1835
to William Knox
Relates that he enclosed to Samuel Broome of Boston a set of bills of exchange drawn by Captain [Simonot De Valcourt?] from Valcourt's father. Encloses an extract [from his contract with Broome], copying the information for Knox. Discusses the...
GLC02437.00767
13 February 1779
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Explains why he has not written recently, citing "a very bad arrangement between me & the post Master." Expresses relief that he and William agree regarding an unspecified matter and a Mr. Hichborne (most sources say "Hichborn"). Refers to the...
GLC02437.00750
20 March 1779
Agrees with William that commerce is a profitable venture. Quotes Shakespeare: "There is a tide in the affairs of men, which, taken [at] the flood lead[s] on to Fortune..." Discusses William's previous proposal, which apparently involves buying...
GLC02437.00753
11 April 1779
Discusses business ventures and the depreciation of currency. Mentions the General Arnold, a ship in which Knox was apparently invested. Refers to a certain gentleman, whose name is not mentioned. States, "...I have the most unequivocal evidences...
GLC02437.00757
25 April 1779
Waldo, Jonathon, fl. 1721-1779
to Henry Knox
"Agreeable to your Desire I embrace the earliest Opportunity of acquainting you to the Rate of exchange upon France." Gives details of the rate of exchange of bills. Also notes that the destination and time of sail for a certain Dutch ship is...
GLC02437.00759
7 May 1779
Thanks William for congratulating Henry and Lucy Knox on the recent birth of their daughter, Julia. Reports that Lucy has been extremely ill, and suffers from "billious [sic] obstructions." As a consequence, the baby is forced to be weaned....
GLC02437.00760
27 May 1779
Shaw, Samuel, 1754-1794
Comments on "the present grandees of our once respected town" (Boston). Criticizes the "mushroom gentry" rising in Boston, referring to those of recently established wealth, such as merchants. Notes that the honest man is scarcely noticed, "unless...
GLC02437.00764
21 April 1778
Location from docket. Asks his brother William, in Boston, why he has not recently written. Declares, "My God this War will go near to ruin me, they are making their Fortunes & I am losing one, however a good intention and a good Conclusion will I...
GLC02437.00697
1850/03/27
Neafie, Augustus, fl. 1859-1860
to: Carrie (p 1-2) and Brother (p3).
His experiences and lifestyle in California, and how he cannot wait to go back to mining, once the winter is over. He lists inflation as a key issue, with costs riding so high that earning $32 per day is not enough to live comfortably.
GLC07164.03
10 July 1895
Tolstoy, Leo, fl. 1895
to Mr. Herron
Tolstoy critiques Herron's book, "The Christian State." He agrees with Herron's view of Christianity as a "politic and economic doctrine." He was especially struck by Herron's "denunciation of the American people for not having fulfilled its...
GLC05508.245.02
5 May 1912
Bryan, John Stewart, fl. 1912
The times dispatch industrial edition. [May 5, 1912]
Contains a feature article on a recent real estate boom in Richmond on the main page. Also contains articles on Virginia banks, North Carolina Italian farmers, and Professor Lamson Scribner. Various advertisements are found throughout.
GLC01896.205
4 April 1864
William Lloyd and Co. (Richmond, Va.), fl. 1861-1865
Daily Richmond examiner. [Vol. 18, no. 31 (April 4, 1864)]
Yankee Negro Calvary operating on the Mississippi River, Guerrillas appear in the vicinity of Baton Rouge, Pending battle in Texas, Inflation of Confederate Currency.
GLC05959.72.075
13 April 1864
Daily Richmond examiner. [Vol. 18, no. 38 (April 13, 1864)]
War in Indian Territory, Cherokee Troops, Old Confederate Currency and the new 6% bonds, General Banks on the Mississippi River, Capture and Burning of the Texan Star by the CSS Alabama, Effects of the War in the North - growing desire for Peace.
GLC05959.72.082
28 April 1864
Daily Richmond examiner. [Vol. 18, no. 51 (April 28, 1864)]
Immense debt of the North, what the war has cost, Fight between Mosby & Yankees.
GLC05959.72.094
30 April 1864
Daily Richmond examiner. [Vol. 18, no. 53 (April 30, 1864)]
Battle of Winchester, Yankee female surgeon, Gold up to $184, Battle with the Army of the Potomac, Battle report of the Battle of Grand Ecore, Louisiana during Banks Red River Expedition.
GLC05959.72.096
6 May 1864
Daily Richmond examiner. [Vol. 18, no. 58 (May 6, 1864)]
Enemy at James River with large number of troops - their forces are landing at Bermuda Hundreds, One Hundred Million Dollars would perform all the functions of currency in this Confederacy, Madison Court House in ashes, Banks Red River Expedition.
GLC05959.72.100
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