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Beam & Cuthbert
to William Stodhart
A bill of sale for a enslaved girl, purchased for 45 pounds
JB00022
Wilberforce, William (1759-1833)
to John Young Esquire
Wilberforce sends a quick note to his friend regarding a mutual friend of theirs William Hill. Hill had taken a trip to Bath and in his absence made arrangements for all mail and parcels he received to be kept for him at a shop in the area...
JB00023
This letter from William Wilberforce to John Young concerns a friend of Young's who wishes to visit someone at his home in Africa. Wilberforce cautions that if this unnamed person wants to travel there he must be careful and get as close as possible...
JB00024
Davis, Mary Brown (fl. 1862)
to Major General Wool
A letter from Mary Brown Davis to Major General Wool regarding helping "contraband" or escaped enslaved people who have taken refuge in Fort Monroe. Davis outlines her history and where she lived before Chicago. She mentions having been born in...
JB00025
Rayland, Thomas (fl.1820)
to the Sheriff of Chatham
A printed and autograph document from the State of North Carolina to the Sheriff of Chatham ordering that the sheriff set a sale of 4 enslaved men. The sale is to repay a debt owed to Murdock McKenzie & Co by William Thompson. The amount to be raised...
JB00028
Roffignac, J. (fl. 1822)
Mandate of Payment
A mandate of payment for M. Boutin for the work of his slave Sam. Sam worked on the public chain gang for twenty one days at the rate of twenty five cents a day. The payment from the city to M. Boutin is for "Five Piastres Twenty-Five Cents". The...
JB00029
Unknown
[Manumission document]
A manumission notice that Barthelemy Campanel plans to emancipate Hanna a enslaved woman of about 60 years of age. The notice states that if anyone has an objection to this manumission they are to file the objection with the Parish Court within 40...
JB00034
Pennigton, P. (fl. 1792)
At a Public Meeting of the Gentlemen, Clergy, Manufacturers, and Inhabitants of Kendal, held at the Town-Hall, January 23, 1792
JB00036
Morpeth (George William Frederick Howard) (fl.1833)
to unknown
JB00039
Liston, Robert (1742-1836)
to The Earl of Balcarres
JB00040
King, Samuel (fl. 1861)
[Muster Roll 30th New York Volunteers]
JB00041
Chase, Bishop (fl.1860)
to Mrs. L.E.A. Sanford
JB00042
15 May 1818
Theatre Royal, Covent-Garden
[Theatre Royal, Covent-Garden presents The Slave, May 15, 1818]
JB00241
10 October 1827
[For the Benefit of Mr Braham]
JB00242
25 December 1809
Bernard, John (fl.1809)
[Bill of Sale for Slave named Charles]
JB00243
July 1836
Coyle, Catherine (fl.1863)
[Bill of Sale for Slave Susan Water]
JB00244
4 June 1831
Wilberforce, William, (1759-1833)
to Reverend Mr. Jones
A letter from William Wilberforce to Reverend Mr. Jones. Wilberforce asks Jones to leave the publications he brought with his friend Mr. Pringle as he is travelling about a lot and has too much baggage already. He also mentions that Jones had asked...
GLC09791.47
18 June 1764
A bill of sale for an unnamed enslaved girl, purchased for 45 pounds
GLC09791.36
8 March 1806
GLC09791.40
23 November 1805
GLC09791.39
14 March 1862
Davis, Mary Brown, (fl. 1862)
GLC09791.51
23 November 1820
Rayland, Thomas, (fl.1820)
A printed and autograph document from the State of North Carolina to the Sheriff of Chatham ordering that the sheriff set a sale of 4 enslaved men. The sale is to repay a debt owed to Murdock McKenzie & Co. by William Thompson. The amount to be...
GLC09791.44
9 January 1822
A mandate of payment for M. Boutin for the work of the enslaved person Sam. Sam worked on the public chain gang for twenty one days at the rate of twenty five cents a day. The payment from the city to M. Boutin is for "Five Piastres Twenty-Five Cents...
GLC09791.46
23 January 1792
Pennigton, P., (fl. 1792)
GLC09791.37
25 April 1833
Morpeth (George William Frederick Howard), (fl.1833)
GLC09791.48
22 June 1796
Liston, Robert, (1742-1836)
GLC09791.38
7 March 1860
Chase, Bishop, (fl.1860)
GLC09791.50
21 September 1941
Kasowsky, A., fl. 1941;
to Mrs. Schwartz
One note addressed to Eva Schwartz from A. Kasowsky dated September 21, 1941. Apologizes for the delay in returning her repaired lamp.
GLC09662.080.01
23 September 1941
Schwartz, Warren Harold, 1914-1992;
to Mother and Dad
One letter addressed to Morris and Eva Schwartz from Warren Schwartz dated September 23, 1941. Wishes them a happy New Year and describes spending it with Nathan, Mrs. Nathan Suther, and their children. Mentions that Mrs. Nathan Suther's sister...
GLC09662.080.02
24 September 1941
Selma, fl. 1941;
to Aunt Eva
One letter addressed to Eva Schwartz from Selma dated September 24, 1941. Asking on behalf of her boss's wife if she could connect her with someone who sells a sterling coffee and tea service tray with seven pieces. Written on Yorkville Metal...
GLC09662.080.03
14 November 1862
Ewing, Addison Lee (fl. 1862-1879)
Addison Lee Ewing to his wife and the original letter from Mary
GLC03523.040.01
19 October 1941
to Mother
One letter addressed to Eva Schwartz from Warren Schwartz dated October 19, 1941. Describes the military officers at Headquarters company.
GLC09662.101.01
21 October 1941
to Grandma and Grandpa
One letter addressed to S. and Mrs. Friedman from Warren Schwartz dated October 21, 1941. Describes manouever training and thanks them for a recent money order with stationery paper.
GLC09662.101.02
11 November 1941
One letter addressed to Eva Schwartz from Warren Schwartz dated November 11, 1941. Pertains to Armistice Day, attending a dance at the Jewish Center with the Suthers and life on the base. Inquires about family and acquaintances.
GLC09662.117.01
12 November 1941
to Naomi
One letter addressed to Naomi Hurwitz from Warren Schwartz dated November 12, 1941. Thanks her for a care package and details a visit to Fayatteville.
GLC09662.118
15 January 1942
One letter addressed to Morris and Eva Schwartz from Warren Schwartz dated January 15, 1942. Pertains to life on the base, training, and reflex examination. Included is an invation to Arthur Burthman's confirmation.
GLC09662.164.01
24 January 1942
[Confirmation of Arthur Burtman invitation]
One printed invitation sent by Charles and Mrs. Charles Burtman for Arthur Burtman's confirmation. Ceremony would be set for January 24, 1942.
GLC09662.164.02
14 February 1942
One letter addressed to Morris and Eva Schwartz from Warren Schwartz dated February 14, 1942.
GLC09662.187.01
16 February 1942
One letter addressed to Morris and Eva Schwartz from Warren Schwartz dated February 16, 1942. Pertains to training, the weather and possibly going to visit Raleigh, North Carolina.
GLC09662.188
30 May 1942
One letter addressed to Eva and Morris Schwartz from Warren Schwartz dated May 30, 1942. Pertains to life on the base. Mentions an order that prevents military servicemen from taking public transportation that weekend.
GLC09662.267
n.d.
Letters to cousin
GLC03135.13.082
9 May 1864
Stevens, George T. (fl. 1864)
George T Stevens to his Sister Frances with the grave news that her husband George Davenport has been killed
Describes her husbands death stating that he was shot in the back of the head and died shortly after. Says that he could not go to him but sent a chaplain to bury him and have his grave marked. Hopes that God will be her strength.
GLC03523.09.02
Davenport Ormsbee, Frances (fl. 1860 - 1916)
A War Reminiscence by Frances B. Ormsbee
First a manuscript copy and then typed.
GLC03523.09.59
1871
Wells, Hiram C. (fl. 1825-1900)
Pension data slip
GLC03131.15.35
12 January 1877
Paluer, E.E., (fl. 1877)
Independent Order of Odd Fellows Representatives Certificate
GLC03131.15.37
9 March 1885
Rounds, B. (fl. 1885)
Announcement of Hiram C. Wells as District Deputy Grand Master of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows
GLC03131.15.38
1 August 1898 - 1 August 1899
Muir, William, (fl. 1898)
Eureka Council no. 28 Dues Form
GLC03131.15.39
1898
Royal Arcanum membership
GLC03131.15.40
Royal Arcanum membership Dues Form
GLC03131.15.41
1884-1889
Financial log book
GLC03131.15.46
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