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August 25, 1832
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.
GLC00976.022
October 5, 1832
GLC00976.023
January 6, 1833
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: related to an attempt to remove the pension deposits of the U.S. government.
GLC00976.024
February 14, 1833
GLC00976.025
May 29, 1833
GLC00976.026
May 27, 1833
GLC00976.027
October 19, 1833
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: constricting business due to administration activity
GLC00976.028
October 26, 1833
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: protecting the bank by constricting loans
GLC00976.029
January 25, 1834
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: denying access to Commissioner of Pensions, in LS of 1/6/1833
GLC00976.030
February 1, 1834
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. "Private" mentioning Jackson's not allowing custom house receipts to the Bank
GLC00976.031
March 5, 1834
GLC00976.032
March 19, 1834
GLC00976.033
May 19, 1834
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: personal note
GLC00976.034
July 8, 1834
GLC00976.035
September 18, 1834
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: reducing "paper" in office
GLC00976.036
October 10, 1834
GLC00976.037
December 26, 1834
GLC00976.038
May 29, 1835
GLC00976.039
July 25, 1835
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: closing the Buffalo branch of the Bank
GLC00976.040
3 December 1862
Williams, George M., fl. 1862
to his wife
Informs her that he received her letter and is very thankful. He also mentions that he bought her several hairpins "and any other little articles I think you may need." He tells her of his departure which will be between the 16th and 20th, and...
GLC06582.57
17 June 1862
He sent a pencil letter to his wife with Mr. Day including lemon syrup and castor oil. Writes that he will send his aunt soda powders. "Richmond is starving almost" due to the high selling prices and scarcity of goods. Asks her if she has noticed how...
GLC06582.23
20 June 1862
Asks if she is sick or in need of stamps. He asks her to write to him if she has not done so already. He would like her to record the progress of Liz and to report the effect the chicken pox had on Lizzie's "head piece." He describes the rising...
GLC06582.25
1863/08/31
Jeffery, Richard W., fl. 1855-1899
to Aaron Jeffery
Sends Aaron $5 to cover the cost for a subscription to the "Centinel" for him, and Robert's inability to advance $100 or more to him due to the high costs of food, lodging and particularly clothing in Savannah. Jeffrey apologizes to Aaron and...
GLC01896.059
29 September 1840
Shepherd, M.B., fl. 1840
to John Winn
Opposition to the federalists and the Subtreasury. Requesting that Winn volunteer for a position to canvas the county protesting issues related to an upcoming election. Shepherd says of Joe Watkins, a politician, that "his scheme of getting rid of...
GLC03434.66
26 September 1814
Elgar, Samuel, fl. 1814
[Indenture for land from Samuel Elgar to William Palmer]
Land sold by Samuel Elgar to William Palmer. Also signed by James H. Ray, James Healy, and John Fawcett. Signed and attested by George Healy as clerk.
GLC03434.83
23 September 1838
Winn, John, 1789-?
to George Winn
Discussing the price of enslaved people and corn. Writes to his brother, possibly George Winn, to discuss a transaction between the two regarding the purchase of enslaved people. Says the prices on enslaved people have gone up in the last year....
GLC03434.27
21 January 1780
Hopkinson, Francis, 1737-1791
[Certificate concerning a loan]
Countersigned by Joseph Clarke, Commissioner of the Continental Loan-Office in the State of Rhode Island. States, "At thirty days sight of the second bill, first, third and fourth not paid, pay to Benjamin Williams or order, twelve dollars, in sixty...
GLC02437.00799
1873/07/26-1874/12/29
Archer, Edward R., fl. 1830-1917
[Checks from the Union Bank of Richmond]
All checks are made out to and signed by "E.R. Archer" and differ in amounts. Each check also has either a green or orange cancelled 3 cent stamp on it. The date and amount of each cancelled check is as follows:
a. 26 July 1873. One Hundred and...
GLC01896.093
1878/10/08
Archer, William M., fl. 1863-1878
to [Edward R. Archer]
Impending Bankruptcy of the Vulcan Iron Works, William's financial woes and his attempts to remedy the situation. Written on "Vulcan Iron Works" stationery: "Manufacturers of Every Variety of Bolts. Nuts and Washers, Iron Railings. Iron Works for...
GLC01896.104
1880/11/15
Advice on "...solicit[ing] subscriptions for the mining business..." Jeffery recommends trying around Lynchburg or Norfolk.
GLC01896.108
18 December 1780
[Pay order]
Exchange rate noted as "18 Dollars at Five Livres Tournois Dollar," with an issue number of 2243. "At Thirty Days Sight of this Second Bill, First, Third and Fourth not paid, pay to Philp De Freest or Order, Eighteen Dollars, in Ninety Livres...
GLC02437.00864
11 January 1781
"At Thirty Days Sight of this Second Bill, First, Third and Fourth not paid, pay to Dudley Woodbridge Jun. or Order, Twelve Dollars, in Sixty Livres Tournois, for Interest due on Money borrowed by the United States." Countersigned by the...
GLC02437.00873
5 February circa 1865
Epperly, Mary M., fl. 1859-1865
to C. M. Epperly
Writes that she just received his letters dated 13 January and 16 January. Notes that she had not received a letter since November 1864 and she was sure something had happened to him. Blasts the "sesech" who "look worse than a passle of Dog's catch...
GLC02715.118
1863/11/06
to Aaron [Jeffery]
Requests that Aaron always write "...as fully as you did in the last letter," and praises him for deciding not to take Ann out of school to save money. Richard promises that as soon as he is able he will send money to help the family out--enclosing...
GLC01896.065
1865/01/14
to his father
Archer announces that the "Hawk" has been sold at public auction for a little more than ten thousand pounds, leaving a balance of more than five thousand pounds outstanding to cover travel costs. A ship built for a "particular" purpose [blockade...
GLC01896.072
1865/05/25
to Mr. Newcomb
Written on Archer's return from Cuba through the blockade around Florida. First half of the letter details his belief that the war was lost because of the failure of the public to support the war effort. "...[I]f the people had have stood by them...
GLC01896.076
15 August 1863
Epperly, Christian M., 1837-1904
[A Confederate Assessment of the War]
Mentions the high price of food. States that he believes the Confederacy is doomed. "I beleave [sic] the South first started on a just course but our wickedness and diobediians [sic] has brought us to what [where] we are: and I dont think the South...
GLC02715.067
1867
Wilhelm, Daniel, fl. 1860-1867
to Archer Anderson
Wilhelm, a tax collector writes to Anderson about taxes on a parcel of land for the years of 1864, 1866, and 1867.
GLC01896.089
Wilhelm, a tax collector, writes to Anderson about overdue taxes on a parcel of land owned by Anderson and a ten percent penalty to be levied on sum as of 1867/12/01.
GLC01896.090
1867/09/15
Farragut, Virginia L., fl. 1860-1865
To [Dr. R.W. Jeffery]
Discussion of Jeffrey's "lots" in Seattle, including which individuals to forward enquiries to and the possibility of being "redeemed" for the selling of lots done to pay taxes. Mentions requesting information of Lan Mill, and advises Jeffery to...
GLC01896.091
1969
Streeter, Thomas W. (Thomas Winthrop), 1883-1965
The celebrated collection of Americana formed by the late Thomas Winthrop Streeter...
(title continues)... Morristown, New Jersey sold by order of the trustees. Volume seven of a seven volume collection, plus index. Includes: transportation and communications, economics, education, sports, western hemisphere and the Pacific...
GLC03261.07
Febraury 23, 1778
Hillegas, Michael, 1729-1804
to Mr. French
Inquires, on behalf of a Mr. Clarkson, about the allowance available to those who sell lottery tickets for the United States lottery established to help fund the Revolutionary War. Accompanied a lottery ticket (see GLC01412.23.01).
GLC01412.23.02
18 December 1779
Dundas, David, Sir, Bart, 1749-1826
to James Dundas [fragment]
Discusses a journey Agnes will be making to Edinburgh. Discusses the hardships of starting a business. Responds to James's "observations on the prevailing Luxury of the times." Discusses the difficulties finding employment for those without...
GLC02549.58
1 December 1789
Washington, George, 1732-1799
to the Emperor of Morocco
Thanks the Emperor for sending letters to the rulers of Tunis and Tripoli re: Barbary pirates, explaining that America cannot pay the desired tribute, having "no Mines, either of Gold, or Silver, and ... just recovering from the Waste and Desolation...
GLC09033
27 June 1819
Moore, Thomas Patrick, 1797-1853
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
31 October 1780
Reed, Governor Joseph, fl. 1780
to General Anthony Wayne
"The raising a Sum of hard Money is ... indespensably necessary not only for the recruiting Service but the Pay of the Army & Support of our Prisoners on Long Island." Describes the bickerings of the assembly, and an empty treasury amidst abundance.
GLC09031
2 April 1864
Allison, William A., fl. 1861-1865
to Stockton Bates
Complains about rain; would rather march than be cooped up in his tent. Reports on recent army reorganization and Meade's current actions. Asks a hypothetical question translating the value of gold to greenbacks.
GLC03523.23.34
4 August 1865
Moore, Robert E., fl. 1844-1866
to John Moore
He expresses joy at reestablishing communication and sadness at the news of the deaths of their mother and their sister's children. He describes the local conditions with dissatisfied freed slaves, no money, and no men to farm. Local agents are...
GLC04195.58
13 January 1863
His regiment has been transferred from Cochrane's Brigade to Pratt's Light Division, assigned to skirmish, reconnaissance, and the prevention of guerrilla raids. Their camp is much more comfortable. Wonders how greenbacks are functioning with...
GLC03523.23.06
26 December 1790
Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809
to Henry Knox
Jackson is upset that he has not received a letter from Knox in 24 days. He blames Knox's attention "to the western expedition" led by General Josiah Harmar for this lapse in communication. Jackson does not think ordinary "militia" men are capable...
GLC02437.04809
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