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24 December 1788
Macaulay, Catharine, 1731-1791
to Mr. Pye
She writes about the cause of public liberty and a financial agreement to be paid her in exchange for a bond.
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5 June 1769
to Lord Nuneham
Draft She expresses gratitude for his gift in support of her literary efforts.
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6 June 1769
Nuneham, fl. 1769
to Catharine Macaulay
Draft He regrets not being able to see her, but sends a snuff box from Paris as a gift. Written at the Leiscester House.
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July 24, 1847
Dillon, Phillip, fl. 1847
to Robert E. Moore
He is eager to communicate with Moore's mother about the changes that have occurred there since she left. He reports deaths in the family, saying "all the old stock of Ireland are dead." Crops are promising this year, although potatoes continue to be...
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19 October 1847
Moore, John, 1826-1907
to Mary Moore
He had a slight attack of bilious fever, but feels better now. He is glad that the verbena he sent is growing nicely, and comments on the laziness of other local neighbor girls, who only want to get married and will surely end up with "the razor...
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10 December 1847
to Mary Moore, and Richard Moore
He suggests she be sure to do her hair properly; "attention to the toilette is an essential part of a lady's duty." He was pleasantly surprised to learn of Robert's new position. He is delighted to have been asked to be a groomsman at a wedding...
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30 December 1847
Moore, John B., fl. 1847
He wonders if he was missed at Christmas. They had a ball the night before Christmas with dancing. He wonders if Richard picked up his coat, and hopes she will send some new shirts. He has heard about certain deaths due to smallpox.
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18 January 1848
He mourns the passing of the year. He describes Christmas festivities, including time off for enslaved people and their joy in the holiday and in gift giving. To Richard he chides him for going to singing parties with desperate women and the hazard...
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26 February 1848
to Garrett Moore
He apologizes for not writing. He recognizes the hard life and work of his father, and he believes it to be his duty to repay his father, especially by occupying a high place in society. He intends to go to medical school next fall.
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11 May 1848
In concern for her health, he is anxious about her overworking. The money he has invested in Mobile is not returning, and his teacher salary has not been paid in full, so he must find another way to pay for medical school. Robert has decided not to...
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8 July 1848
He wishes Robert would come take his position in October. He plans on coming home after finishing this session. The slaves have been busy in preparation for an upcoming barbeque.
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2 August 1848
He has just finished the session and expects to be on his way home soon. He reports news from Parks about North Carolina women. He is anxious to be home with Nancy McCalle. He is often asked about his religion, to which he responds that he was raised...
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18 October 1848
Moore, Robert, fl. 1848
He wishes for more mail. It snowed last night for the first time this season. He is quite content in his bachelorhood at this point. He asks about people from home and sends his greetings.
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12 October 1848
He reports his journey and arrival. He describes travel and boarding arrangements. Mrs. Livingston is unwell. A man was killed there in a duel the previous week, but was promptly caught.
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22 October 1848
He has moved to a cheaper, more comfortable boarding house. He describes the process of finding suitable accommodations and of taking new students around town.
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31 October 1848
He received news of their father's death and mourns his passing. It is unfortunate that he cannot be there with the family. He hopes that arrangements of property can be made easily and quickly without the expense of a probate court.
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19 November 1848
He regrets not having seen the boys when they were in town. He describes his difficult schedule with class, studies, and dissecting room. He criticizes McKinney for killing himself over a woman.
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11 December 1848
He describes the pleasant climate. Alabama ladies are more attractive than those from Indiana. He looks forward to Christmas. He comments on Uncle [Fletcher?]'s slave problems, mostly a lack of discipline. He worries about the local cotton market...
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15 December 1848
He describes the students in his class, less wild than he expected. He reports a recent Catholic fair to benefit an orphan asylum, doing more for the relief of the destitute than any other denomination. M. Fitzsimmons, an Irish refugee and leader in...
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1 January 1848
He had too much eggnog and has been sick. He describes his girlfriends, referring to one in particular he would like to marry and comments on other potential couples. He believes that the old house should be sold and that their mother should be given...
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June 10, 1861
Barlow, Joel, 1754-1812
Liberty - A power among the nations. No. 4
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8 September 1770
Gifford, Obadiah, fl. 1770
To all People to Whom this presents Shall Come Greeting...
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20 August 1785
Gifford, Elijah, fl. 1785-1810
to John Wilbur
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1795
to David D
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3 June 1713
Tencome, John, fl. 1713
Land Deed
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10 February 1797
Russell, Christopher, fl. 1713
Inheritence
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25 March 1802
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29 May 1810
Sale of Land
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15 June 1814
Willcox, Samuel, fl. 1810
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25 March 1815
Gifford, Ephraim, fl. 1815
Reciept
Assets recieved on death of father
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14 December 1816
Russell, William, fl. 1816
Assets gained in grandfathers will
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circa 1821
Allen, G., fl. 1821
Estate Inventory
Assets of Charles Allen (small edit where a word is added)
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Allen Goerge
Assets of Charles Allen (no edit)
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26 July 1825
Baylies, Hodijah, fl. 1825
Probate of Will
Partially printed
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28 January 1834
Brownell, Frederick, fl. 1834
Tax Reciept
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9 September 1817
Willey, Jeremiah, fl. 1817
Land sale
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18 September 1837
Allen, Thomas D., fl. 1817
Reciept of estate
Reciept of their fathers estate on his death
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4 October 1825
Guardianship
Hannah Allen gaining guardienship over Abner Abigail Ruth and Charles Allen; partially printed
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23 April 1851
Manchester, William, fl. 1851
Land Grant
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circa 1585-1763
Extracts from deeds
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circa 1585-1783
Pope Seth
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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.
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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...
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March 9, 1844
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.
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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...
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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.
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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...
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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
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.
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