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1 March 1813
Montgomery, N., fl. 1813
[Receipt to Jacob Bailey for rum, pepper, and tabacco]
A reciept written to Jacob Bailey from N. Montgomery for the purchase of rum, pepper, and tabacco.
GLC02669.050
Snell, Robert, fl. 1812-1815
[Receipt for rum, tea, sugar, and other items]
A receipt from Captain Robert Snell to John Graham for the purchase of items including rum, tea, and sugar. The back of the receipt adds the costs for Captain Snell, Lieutenant Leach, Ensign Bailey, Lieutenant Tevonnely, Lieutenant Goss, and Ensign...
GLC02669.051
3 March 1813
Bailey, Robert, fl. 1813
to Jacob Bailey
A note from Robert Bailey to Jacob Bailey asking to be sent molassas.
GLC02669.052
25 March 1813
Nutter, Nathan, fl. 1813
to Ensign Jacob Bailey
A reciept for an overcoat signed by Nathan Nutter.
GLC02669.053
19 April 1813
Whitman, Luther, fl. 1813
[Receipt acknowledging payment]
A receipt written by Luther Whitney, naming Captain Snell, Lieutenant Leach, and Ensign Bailey as the purchasers.
GLC02669.054
21 April 1813
[Inventory of clothing of Benjamin Brown]
An inventory of the clothing belonging to the deceased Benjamin Brown.
GLC02669.055
10 June 1813
Keyes, S.W., fl. 1813
A receipt for cloth and buttons.
GLC02669.056
7 July 1813
Bailey, Jacob, 1731-1808
[Requisitions of cannons]
Four requistions of cannons written by Jacob Bailey.
GLC02669.057
19 July 1813
[Requisition of muskets for Denny McCobb and Robert Snell]
Four requisitions of 760 musket cartridges for use in Robert Snell's company.
GLC02669.058
[Requisition of military equipment for Captain Robert Snell's company]
A requisition of military equipment for Captain Robert Snell of Colonel Denny McCobb's Regiment. Items requisitioned included canteens, gun slings, screwdrivers, and haver sacks. The location of this document is believed to be Burlington, Vermont...
GLC02669.059
GLC02669.060
29 July 1813
[Statement of Accounts]
An account of expenses for Major White and Jacob Bailey while on their march from Burlington, Vermont to Norway, Maine.
GLC02669.061
20 August 1813
A statement of account for Jacob Bailey, for payment from the United States government.
GLC02669.062
23 July 1813 to 31 July 1813
[List of accounts received and paid]
A list of accounts recieved and paid. There is a piece missing from the lower left quardant, but no text appears to be lost.
GLC02669.063
5 August 1813
[Statement of money owed by Major White]
A statement of account between Major White and Jacob Bailey, i which White owes Bailey $18.92.
GLC02669.064
1 July 1813 to19 August 1813
[Statement of account for Jacob Bailey]
A statement of account for Jacob Bailey's military service from July 1, 1813 to August 19, 1813.
GLC02669.065
1 July 1813 to 19 August 1813
A statement of account for Jacob Bailey's military service from July 1, 1813 to August 19, 1813. This document is a copy of GLC0269.65.
GLC02669.066
1783
[Requisition for paper]
A requisition of paper for use by the company Captain Robert Snell in Colonel Denny McCobb's Regiment.
GLC02669.067
Certification of money to be paid to Jacob Bailey for the trasportation of baggage from Burlington, Vermont to New Gloucester, Maine.
GLC02669.068
[Notes on barley and oat distribution]
This note is believed to be a record of barley and oat rations given out to soldiers.
GLC02669.069
14 July 1813
[Receipt for rum]
A receipt for the purchase of rum.
GLC02669.070
[Robert Snell bill]
A bill of Robert Snell that he is to pay in cash to Sweat.
GLC02669.071
10 July 1806 to 10 July 1813
[Public service announcement]
This document announces Lieutenant Walter Sheldon as Pay Master for the 11th Regiment in Burlington, Vermont.
GLC02669.072
22 November 1808
Taylor, Elizabeth H., fl. 1808
[Certification that Robert Taylor is a minor]
This document written by Elizabeth H. Taylor states that her son, Robert Taylor, is a minor who was born on January 26, 1790. The document is certified by Robert Bayley, Moley Bayley, and Robert Bayley, Junior.
GLC02669.074
circa 1806
[List of accounts]
Believed to be a list of accounts either payable to or owed by the men listed. On the back of the document is a printed summons by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts which has been crossed out with a large "X." Written in pencil on the document is...
GLC02669.075
23 April 1818
[Certification that Robert Taylor is not married]
This document is a response to the claim that Robert Taylor is married and has abandoned his with and children, stating that neither is true to the best of the authors knowledge. On the back of the document there are notes about day work that appear...
GLC02669.076
1804
[Apprenticeship agreement]
Apprenticeship aggreement between Isaac Eveleth and Jacob Bailey. Eveleth, age 14, is be in the custody of Bailey for seven years. At the conclusion of the apprenticeship, Bailey will supply Eveleth with fifty dollars and two suits, one for Sundays...
GLC02669.077
18 October 1847
Thomaston Mutual Fire Insurance Company, fl. 1847
[Insurance policy for James W. Bailey]
This document is a fire insurance policy taken out by James W. Bailey in 1847. The policy covers up to three-fourths of the cash value for the building and possessions up to $600. The duration of the policy is four years.
GLC02669.078
23 March 1857
Flitner, Z., fl. 1860
to daughter
This document is a letter from Z. Flithen is his oldest daughter, who is unnamed. In this letter Flithen praises his daughter for the great improvements she has made in her writing ability and schooling. He goes on to entreat his daughter to remain...
GLC02669.079
15 October 1857
Z. Flitner writes to his daughter after reaching Boston, Massachusetts to tell her about their trip thus far. Flitner, his wife, and Ford took a boat up to Boston and both his wife and Ford were very seasick the first day and night of the trip. Both...
GLC02669.080
18 October 1857
Flitner, M.E., fl. 1860
to children
M. E. Flitner writes to her children from Boston, Massachusetts. Flitner is enjoying her time in Boston and finds herself in good health. She also mentions that Captain Bailey went to church with them in the past week.
GLC02669.081
6 October 1858
M. E. Flitner writes a letter to her daughter about how her travels have progressed. She states that the boat ride was pleasant, the train ride was very long, and she met some acquaintances at the train depot.
GLC02669.082
30 October 1857
M. E. Flitner writes to her daughter about how her trip is progressing, mentioning that she was supposed to leave for Richmond on Tuesday, but the weather is detaining her. Flitner goes on to write that she hopes to be with her daughter again soon...
GLC02669.083
5 January 1859
Z. Flitner writes a letter to his daughter, commenting on the recent death of Hartty Cutts. Later in the letter, Flitner writes that he wants his daughter and Henry to go to a good school. Flitner himself favors a particular school, but states that...
GLC02669.084
20 January 1859
Z. Flitner is writing in response to a letter sent to him by his daughter that there has been some trouble at the current school she and Henry have been attending. Flitner recommends that his daughter and Henry change schools, but recognizes that...
GLC02669.085
2 March 1859
Flitner writes a letter to his daughter in which he writes about a bad storm in Charleston that has delayed his ship and inquires about his daughters continued education.
GLC02669.086
11 March 1859
M. E. Flitner writes a letter to her daughter in which she mentions that her husband was prevented from leaving port by a storm, the same storm that Z. Flitner himself talks about in his letter to his daughter GLC02669.86. Flitner also mentions a...
GLC02669.087
24 April 1859
M. E. Flitner wrtites a letter to her daughter inquiring about how her schooling is going and about the much improved health of her younger children at home. The document states that $5.00 was included with the letter.
GLC02669.088
25 December 1859
This document contains two letters. The first letter is written by Z. Flitner to his daughter. In this letter he writes about the importance of education and religion. The second letter, dated December 26, is written by Z. Flitner to his wife, M. E...
GLC02669.089
2 March 1860
to Henry
Z. Flitner writes a letter to his son Henry congratulating him on finding employment.
GLC02669.090
31 May 1860
Z. Flitner writes a letter to his daughter informing her that he will not be able to return home for the summer. Flitner also tells his daughter that he wants her to make sure the younger children remain in school because he does not want them to...
GLC02669.091
10 June 1860
Z. Flitner writes to his daughter and makes the remark that in Baltimore there is talk about "the negroes now do they exspect [sic] to get a coulored [sic] President." [p. 1] Nothing else is said on the subject except this one line and the rest of...
GLC02669.092
8 August 1860
In his letter to his daughter, Flitner speaks of her education. Flitner also apologizes for his inability to give a detailed description of his present location, citing that he has rarely been off the ship to explore the area, which he calls...
GLC02669.093
26 February 1857 to 26 February 1860
Flitner, David, fl. 1857-1860
to brother
David Flitner writes to his brother to thank him for his offer to send money, but declines the offer. Flitner goes on to talk about how close to being a beggar he was the previous fall and how his brother Samuel lent him money and he would soon be...
GLC02669.094
6 December 1857
Flitner, J. Henry, fl. 1859
to sister
J. Henry Flitner writes a letter to his sister describing the voyage of him and their father to Mobile Bay in Alabama. Flitner writes that for the first fifteen days of the voyage the weather was very bad and they were not able to reach their...
GLC02669.095
13 December 1857
J. Henry Flitner writes to his sister about being stuck with their father Z. Flitner, in Mobile Bay, Alabama with 50 or 60 other ships that were waiting to unload and sell their cargo. Flitner notes that while the weather has been poor, he is still...
GLC02669.096
17 January 1858
J. Henry Flitner writes a letter to his sister updating her on the travels of him and their father, Z. Flitner. Both men are in good health and J. Henry Flitner speaks about traveling to the "finest ports" where silks and other goods are abundant.
GLC02669.097
21 January 1858
J. Henry Flitner writes to his sister about the preperations being made to make the ship ready to set sail. Flitner states that the ship has been loaded with provisions and would be ready to set sail the next day and that their next destination...
GLC02669.098
28 April 1858
J. Henry Flitner writes to his sister detailing his experiences in Trieste, Italy. Flitner talks about the landscape and exploring 10 to 12 miles inland from the coast in a horse and carriage. Flitner ends the letter by telling his sister that he has...
GLC02669.099
13 June 1858
J. Henry Flitner writes to his sister about his time in port at Leghorn (Livorno), Italy. Flitner also writes extensively on the subject of the education of his sister and other siblings.
GLC02669.100
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