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15 October 1863
Smith, Gerrit (1797-1874)
to William L. Starkey [?]
Has received his letter and states "Certainly, certainly, add my name to the list of subscribers." Comments that he was friends with the writer's father.
GLC07483.20
26 March 1864
to Susan A. Doughty
Sends his autograph in reply to a request. Ends with "May you see many Happy years!" On gold paper.
GLC07483.21
15 December 1864
to Mrs. Showbergh [?]
Recipient's name is illegible. Gives his condolences for her husband, Henry R. Showbergh's [?] death.
GLC07483.22
7 January 1867
to C[?] Van W[?]
Asks recipient to send money to England because his daughter is spending a year in Europe. Recipient's name is illegible.
GLC07483.23
20 August 1868
to E.L. Wyler [?] Esq.
Recipient's name is illegible. Mentions Ulysses S. Grant/ Schuyler Colfax running for president/ vice president in the election of 1868 and states he is in support of them.
GLC07483.24
19 July 1868
to J.A. Spencer
Expresses his thanks for Spencer's condolences on the death of his child.
GLC07483.25
1924/02/26
Sinclair, Upton (1878-1968)
to Mr. Rankin re: being arrested in San Pedro, CA for reading U.S. Constitution
GLC07599
31 July 1887
Adams, Anne Brown (1843-1926)
to Alexander M. Ross
One letter addressed to Alexander Ross from Anne Brown Adams dated July 31, 1887. Mentions the health of her children and reading The Life of Frederick Douglass. Does not find truth in Douglass's account of meeting John Brown. Believes that Uncle Tom...
GLC03007.15
10 January 1894
Discusses Mary Stearns and a fund to help her family. Explains that Mrs. Stearns liked her father, but not his family, recounts a story of her unkindness, and wonders if Stearns has become infirm in her old age. Adams claims to hold no grudge...
GLC03007.38
circa 1894
to Alexander M. Ross [Incomplete]
Defending her father, John Brown, against what appear to be statements that he took money and used it for personal needs. Concludes that Mary Stearns' "mind must be disordered" with age due to statements that she made. The statements seem to imply...
GLC03007.50
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