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14 December 1782
Huntington, Ebenezer, 1754-1834
[Recommendation for a leave of absence for Ensign Cotton]
Recommends Cotton for a forty day leave of absence. Directed to Major General Henry Knox.
GLC02437.09563
20 October 1855
Maitland, William G., 1846-?
to James M. Maitland
Informs his brother that his nine year old daughter recently died, and many friends as well. Discusses the high price of corn. Also speaks of political matters, writing "I can feel as much for suffering humanity as any abolitionist at least, but I...
GLC03523.10.014
23 November 1856
Planke, P.E., fl. 1856
to Joseph M. Maitland
Addresses letter "Dear Coz," wishing him well and writes to him, "get the prettiest girl in Champaign for a wife..." Tells him that he is doing well and is glad to be back in Lancaster.
GLC03523.10.015
20 December 1856
Naturalization Laws
Small note titled "Naturalization Laws," which discusses the laws of Congress, noting there changes over time. Remarks, "there was a secret society called the Illuminists in the latter part of the last Century all those who have had the history of...
GLC03523.10.016
4 March 1857
Maitland, J.G., fl. 1837-1865
to J.M. Maitland
Letter is addressed "to cousin," (either Joseph M. or James M.). Gives updates on family. Notes that Newcastle, where he is writing from, is 12 miles from the Ohio and Pennsylvania Railroad Station. Notes that "Politically I am a National Republican...
GLC03523.10.017
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