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16 August 1845
Humpreys, Mary, fl. 1845
to Joseph Humphreys
It is Saturday and she is finding it hard to concentrate on her studies. She hopes he will visit soon.
GLC04501.047
2 February 1846
Gibson, Tobias, fl. 1861-1865
[to Sarah Gibson]
He wants Sarah to spend a year in Philadelphia and another in New York to finish her education. By the time she finishes school, the new house in Lexington and the plantation in Louisiana should be completed. Continued 2/8/1846.
GLC04501.050
7 March 1846
Shelby, Virginia, fl. 1846
to her brother Tobias Gibson
She describes her trip from New Orleans. Also discusses news of family and friends.
GLC04501.051
22 March [1846]
Valentine, Martha, fl. 1846-1875
A somber letter in which Martha describes her family's recent destitution. Their entire estate, houses, slaves, crops, etc., have been confiscated by the bank and Dr. Nebett. The property will be auctioned off the first of April.
GLC04501.052
13 July 1846
Extends an invitation for Tobias to visit. Writes news of family and friends. She adds the rather intriguing remark: "Mrs. Fishback I think has forgotten her fathers [sic] land, her Lincoln kin."
GLC04501.053
26 May 1846
Gibson, W.W., fl. 1846
to his brother Tobias Gibson
He was unable to make the arrangements Tobias asked for because Mrs. F. Gibson was on her death bed. He discusses payment of money, crops and plans to settle near Lake Providence.
GLC04501.054
4 May 1847
Valentine, Mark, fl. 1847
to Tobias Gibson
He discusses the health of Martha [Valentine] and plantation business. He hopes to settle Claude's accounts with Dr. Nebett. He gave Nebett 5000 bales to help payoff the debt.
GLC04501.056
3 August 1822
Hagner, Peter, 1772-1850
to Aaron Hobart
Indicates that pension monies ($240) owed to Nabby Gardner, the widow of Zachary Gardner, will be paid. Written from the Third Auditor's office of the Treasury Department.
GLC06313.04.188
12 February 1769
Buchan, David Stewart Erskine, Earl of, 1742-1829
to Catharine Macaulay
He compliments her on her fourth volume and mentions the reaction of a local woman. He talked with Benjamin Rush about CMG and reports the conversation.
The 11th Earl of Buchan, David Steuart Erskine, (1742–1829)
GLC01794.05
11 June 1788
Macaulay, Catharine, 1731-1791
to Saige
Draft She has read the political tracts and responds to them. She will attempt to make copies available in England. She comments on a museum's response to her work.
GLC01794.31
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