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February 17, 1874
Hawkins, J.H., fl. 1874
to Powell Association
re: He requests a circular describing a system of raising church funds mentioned in Pittsburgh's Methodist Recorder.
GLC00687.102
October 1, 1877
Philadelphia Temperance Reform Club
Statement of the Philadelphia Temperance Reform Club
re: This is a statement of the Philadelphia Temperance Reform Club, which has organized meetings and gatherings in adjoining counties and states. They are concerned with the Sabbath Question, and they are soliciting funds to support the movement to...
GLC00687.103
circa October 3, 1880
Powell, Samuel William, fl. 1880
Notes on "Pen Slavery: For the Christian Statesman"
re: This is a system for ministers, editors, lawyers, and literary people to write more quickly, mostly using abbreviations and utilizing speed techniques. Notes are handwritten on the back of a Presbyterian Alliance agreement.
GLC00687.104
May 28, 1886
Edwards, Arthur, fl. 1886
to George May Powell
re: He maintains his view of the Sabbath as an important day. He agrees to send GMP's note to the Preacher's meeting. Letter written on Northwestern Christian Advocate letterhead.
GLC00687.106
August 9, 1886
Place, Roland, fl. 1886
re: He was sorry not to have seen GMP due to ill health. He thanks him for his kind Christian counsel.
GLC00687.107
March 18, 1889
Powell, George May, 1835-1905
to Sam D. Risley
He compares Florida to Egypt, and then turns to a discussion of Africa. This letter is handwritten on the back of printed letters, 1886/2/16, Philadelphia, B.C. Tillinghast, Asaph Terry, C.R. Blackall, and Francis J. Rue to George May Powell, re...
GLC00687.108
December 9, 1891
Haskell, C.J., fl. 1891
He invites him to participate in the Prohibition Park Management's 1892 Summer Meeting program. He asks that he state the lowest price expected for payment of such services. Written on National Prohibition Camp-Ground Association letterhead. Written...
GLC00687.109
3 June 1813
to unknown recipient
The author writes about hearing gunshots and cannon fire in the distance from the early morning until around noon. At around noon the author concluded that the Battle was over and that one side or the other was "rejoicing at the Victory."
GLC02669.023
30 June 1808
Bailey, Jacob, 1731-1808
Jacob Bailey tells a number of soldiers to meet at the usual place of a parade. This document appears to be a copy written by a clerk.
GLC02669.024
19 July 1813
[Leave of absence for Jacob Bailey]
A document granting Jacob Bailey leave of absence until further orders.
GLC02669.025
25 September 1783
[Meeting notes]
A document describing a meeting in New Gloucester, Massachusetts of one sergeant and fourteen privates from Captain Foxcraft's company. Appears to be a copy written by a clerk. On the back of the document there are three mathmatical equations that...
GLC02669.026
Snell, Robert, fl. 1812-1815
[Attesting to service of James Webster Bailey, describing his injury and medical care]
Robert Snell attests to the military service of James Webster Bailey, who marched from Maine and stayed in the encampment in Burlington, Vermont. Snell goes on to testify that during his service, Bailey suffered from lameness, which was attributed to...
GLC02669.027
1810
The Distance From Burlington to New Gloucester
A list of distances between towns from Burlington, Vermont to New Gloucester, Massachusetts.
GLC02669.028
1783
Williams
[Pass for baggage carrier]
A note permitting passage of a luggage barrier signed by Captain William.
GLC02669.029
10 November 1812
[Enlistment for two years' military service, signed by four men]
This document is a signed pledge by four men to voluntarily serve in the military for two years. During this two year period, each man pledges to serve "actual duty" for at least twelve months.
GLC02669.030
27 November 1812 - 4 June 1813
[Enlistment for two years' military service, signed by seven men]
This document is a signed pledge by seven men to voluntarily serve in the military corps for two years. During this two year period, each man pledges to serve "actual duty" for at least twelve months. There is a section in the lower right quadrant...
GLC02669.031
13 August 1807
[Militia list of detached soldiers, with Jacob Bailey as Sergeant]
A list of soldiers in the militia who were detached in August of 1807 under Sergeant Jacob Bailey.
GLC02669.032
31 March 1813
[Morning attendance report]
A morning report of a company of volunteers in the service of the United States when on their march from Portland to Burlington on March 31, 1813.
GLC02669.033
April 1813
[A List of Deceased soldiers in Captain Robert Snell's Company]
A list of deceased soldiers in Captain Snell's Company, which includes the name of the deceased, date of enlistment, duration of enlistment, and date of death.
GLC02669.034
20 April 1813
Monthly Return of a Company of Volunteers Commanded by Capt Robert Snell
A monthly return list from April of 1813, which detailed by rank how many soldiers were present, sick, and absent.
GLC02669.035
20 July 1813
[A list of officers detained, discharged officers, and letters to be carried home for the soldiers]
A list of officers detained in the service to the United States, officers discharged, and letters to be carried home for the soldiers.
GLC02669.036
1812 to 1815
[Memorandum of the soldiers pay]
A list of soldiers names and written next to some of the names is a number, which is believed to be associated with their payment.
GLC02669.037
1861-1877
[List of 18 names]
A list of 18 names. There are a number of vertical lines drawn on the page along with a large ink stain.
GLC02669.039
1 October 1811 to 7 October 1811
[Work record for John Webster and Caleb Haskill]
A record of the days worked by John Webster and Caleb Haskill.
GLC02669.048
18 February 1813 to 27 February 1813
[Receipt for thread, paper, ink, powder, a hat, and quills]
A reciept for the purchase of thread, paper, ink powder, quills, and a hat.
GLC02669.049
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