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circa 1778
Johnston, Francis, 1749-1815
to Persifor Frazer
Discusses American troop movements, including those of General Gates and Comte d'Estaing. Asks Frazer to send Andrew, since he is in need of a good waiter.
GLC01450.457.11
September 17, 1777
Franks, Jonathan, fl. 1777-1782
to Mr. Currier
Requests sugar, pepper, and rum for Colonel Livingston, and two pounds chocolate, one pound pepper and two gallons both wine and rum for himself. Addressed to Currier on board the sloop Mohawk, a supply ship
GLC01450.515.01
September 21, 1776
Williamson, Matthias, 1716-1807
to William Livingston
Has been informed that captain Neil's company is lacking in artillerymen. Requests that the governor provide for more men, and enlist them for the duration of the war. Elizabeth was called Elizabethtown at the time.
GLC01450.521
April 4, 1778
Gardoqui e Hijos (Firm)
to Arthur Lee
Discusses accounts for military supplies, mostly uniforms and blankets for "the American friends that we have worked for in the present troublesome times." Also notes hearing news that Benjamin Franklin "had been presented to His Majesty as an...
GLC01450.523
June 15, 1777
Warren, James, 1726-1808
to Elbridge Gerry
Discusses arrival of supplies and trade with Spain. Docketed by Gerry.
GLC01450.527
May 8, 1776
Bordman, Andrew, 1743-1817
to Samuel Whittemore
Orders Whittemore to inform the population to convene for various meetings, including elections of representatives, a county register, gramar school master, and other town matters. Demands that this warrant be returned after these tasks are...
GLC01450.540
May 8, 1781
Lovell, James, 1737-1814
Discusses fiscal matters in detail, claiming that "Nothing can exceed the Confusion here as to money." Comments on problems related to paying delegates, regarding inflation caused by paper money and the state as paymaster. Using personal examples...
GLC01450.541
March 11, 1766
Brown, Moses, 1738-1836
to Joseph Clark
Recalls his successful opposition in the Rhode Island General Assembly to a proposal to print money in the colony. Discusses raising 1000 pounds needed to "Depay the Necessary Changes of Government, and his willingness to put up a part. Clark was...
GLC01450.551
February 17, 1769
Grant, Robert, 1762-1843
to John Manners, Marquis of Granby
Petitioning Granby for a post as a carpenter in Quebec "in the room of Mr. Butler." He has just served as a carpenter for the army. Bottom states "Ordered to be recommended to the Master General" and is signed in an illegible hand.
GLC01450.556.04
January 31, 1826
Clay, J., fl. 1826
to David Murphy
GLC01450.600.011
October 4, 1846
Grady, J.H., fl. 1846
to Mrs. Murphy
GLC01450.600.013
1783-1815
Unknown
to Mr. Murphy
GLC01450.600.014
July 31, 1805
to unknown
GLC01450.600.018
Brown, A. Henry, fl. 1783-1815
GLC01450.600.019
September 27, 1818
Murphy, David, 1769-1844
to William Madkins
GLC01450.600.024
April 30, 1820
to the independent electors of the county of St. Genevieve
GLC01450.600.058
July 16, 1812
Ficat, G.H., fl. 1812
GLC01450.600.059
July 31, 1820
Saniffs, Geoff, fl. 1820
to Brother Murphy
GLC01450.600.063
1796
Dawson, George, fl. 1796
Verification of age and other identifying information for George Dawson. Noted as an "exact copy" on the document.
GLC01450.612.03
1860 June
Ayres, George B., fl. 1860-1867
Platinum print of beardless Abraham Lincoln
With ink inscription on verso: "Copyright Geo. B. Ayres, Phila." Ostendorf 26. Hesler negative printed by Ayres
GLC04200
1733
Popple, Henry, fl. 1773
A Map of the British Empire in America... [index sheet, with 20 plates]
Large engraved map composed in sheets. Streeter Sale 676.
GLC04526
1863
Kimball, Myron H., fl. 1863-1865
[Carte-de-visite of emancipated children, Isaac and Rosa]
One carte-de-visite entitled,"Issac & Rosa, Slave Children from New Orleans," dated 1863 printed by Kimball. Imprint on image details that the children were emancipated by George H. Hanks. Image consists of two children holding hands. This item would...
GLC05111.02.1051
1859 circa
[Twenty Star American "Abolitionist Flag"]
Large American cotton flag with only 20 stars. Fragile. The flag consists of 9 alternating red or white cloth strips sewn together with 20 somewhat irregular stars. The blue field is mottled and the flag has staining. The flag is identified as an...
GLC05762
1864
Truth, Sojourner.
Printed inscription on recto: "I sell the shadow to support the substance. Sojourner Truth." Blue two-cent tax stamp and pencil inscription "11902" on verso. Full length standing portrait with walking stick. White mount with gold border.
GLC06391.20
1863 ca.
Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865
The President's dedication address at Gettysburg
Printed by Miller & Mathews. Contains textual variations indicative of a very early printing of the Gettysburg Address.
GLC06811
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