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1861-1865
Clouds On Our National Horizon
Essay discussing measures for peace and prosperity in the Union. Contains corrections and edits. Calls for reforms of immigration policy, Mormonism and liquor use.
GLC03523.10.230
[Love Poem]
A love poem, separated into seven sections.
GLC03523.10.231
A love poem discussing separation, written by a man to a woman.
GLC03523.10.232
None
Talks about the bad floods in the West. Discusses the activities of cousins and aunts. Reports on common friends. Invites her to come "east" and pay a visit. Refers to recipient of letter as "cousin." letter signed L.M.H.
GLC03523.10.233
The Happy Poor Man
Poem separated into five sections with many references to God and his glory.
GLC03523.10.234
Our Belief
Religious prayer with references to the "Crystal Gates" and the "Golden Gate."
GLC03523.10.235
Lorena
A love poem, partially faded.
GLC03523.10.236
A five part rhyming verse that appears to be a song. Manuscript has staining and a small hole.
GLC03523.10.237
27 March 1756
Montagu-Dunk, George, 1716-1771
to Henry Fox
Written in reply to Fox's letter concerning the spy and intercepted letters. Agrees that the affair has now become a major issue, "well deserving the immediate attention of his Majesty's Servants..." Suspicious of Pennsylvania troops, as their...
GLC09054.14
circa March 1756
Barrington, William Wildman, 1717-1793
to [George Montagu-Dunk, Earl of Halifax (1716-1771)]
Most likely the note sent to accompany the letter to Montagu-Dunk mentioned previously (GLC0954.14). Writes "I send you herewith a Letter which I have gotten accidentally & which I think worth your reading. If you would shew it to the Duke or Lord...
GLC09054.16
List of Papers to be carried to the Meeting
Noted as a list. Items include "Copy of an Intercepted Letter directed to the Duc de Mirepoise, dated America Jan. 6th: 1756. Recd. March," "Additional Instructions to Maj. Genl. Johnson, relative to the Indians of the Six Nations under his Command...
GLC09054.17
31 March 1756
Fox, Henry, Baron Holland, 1705-1774
to Daniel Webb
Informs Webb that his replacement, Major General Abercrombie will be setting out for Plymouth soon and so Webb can return to England via the "Packet Boat novo (?) at Falmouth, will in all Probablility, make your Passage three Weeks sooner, than if...
GLC09054.18
to William Shirley
Letter politely ordering Shirley to return to England as soon as possible. "It having been represented to the King, that your Presence in England may be very useful & necessary to His Majty's. Service at this Time, as you are able to give many...
GLC09054.19
Same as previous (GLC09054.20). Letter politely ordering Shirley to return to England as soon as possible. "It having been represented to the King, that your Presence in England may be very useful & necessary to His Majty's. Service at this Time...
GLC09054.20
20 April 1756
to William Cavendish 4th Duke of Devonshire
Encloses a letter to Cavendish concerning the affairs in America and writes to inform him of what has been going on with the possible spy and intercepted letters. "Both these Letters being of the most dangerous Nature, the King ordered me to give...
GLC09054.21
1 July 1756
Hardy, Charles, fl. 1716-1780
to George Montagu-Dunk, the Earl of Halifax
Informs Halifax about further information concerning the intercepted letters. "I have reason to Suspect a treasonable Correspondence has been, and is Still carrying on with the French, both in Europe and America, by some persons in his Goverment...
GLC09054.22
April 1779
[Bill for William Knox]
Bill for cloth, including calico. The total came to £275.5.
GLC02437.08484
31 July 1779
Peirce, Joseph, 1745-1828
[Receipt for purchases from Samuel Jarvis]
Peirce was acting as an agent for the Knox brothers. He notes that William Knox gave him £160.16 to pay Samuel Jarvis for the account of General Henry Knox.
GLC02437.08493
7 September 1779
Williams, G., fl. 1779
[William Knox's account with Carie] [in French]
William Knox purchased various items from Carie Le Jeune. The total came to £159.13. G. Williams signed off that payment was made. Docket says "Nants," which might mean these purchases were made in Nantes, France.
GLC02437.08494
18 September 1779-4 October 1779
[Memorie du tasse Journie commence ...] [in French]
Day by day account of the number of "tasse" or "packs" (or "cups" depending on the translation) used. Cost given in the right hand column. The total comes to 17.10, although it is unclear what currency is being used.
GLC02437.08495
24 September 1779
[Sundries purchased in Paris] [in French]
Various purchases come to a total of £11.10.
GLC02437.08497
16 October 1779
[Receipt of William Knox with Brectenfeldt & Gregory]
Various items purchased for a total of £425.2. Payment was received the same day.
GLC02437.08498
October 1779
[Account information] [in French]
Payments for bread and butter during a journey. The total came to 17.10, although it is unclear what currency is being used.
GLC02437.08499
4 November 1779-2 March 1780
McGregor, John, fl. 1779-1780
[Account of William Knox with Alexander McGregor]
Payments for making clothes for William Knox. Total cost came to £97.1. Signed by John McGregor stating that payment was received for Alexander McGregor.
GLC02437.08500
14 October 1779-17 November 1779
McGregor, Alexander, fl. 1779-1780
[Account information between William Knox and Alexander McGregor]
Payments for various pieces of clothing. The total comes to £76.16. McGregor signed the document stating he received payment.
GLC02437.08501
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