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10 April 1863
Tillotson, George W. (fl. 1830-1918)
To his wife
Trying to get discharge (doctor not sure he can get one), bled by doctor, gory suicide of Irish soldier John Lafabe (who wanted a discharge).
GLC04558.081
22 October 1864
Companies H, C and I are consolidated, GWT is in command. New recruits arriving to replace those mustered out - mostly foreigners.
GLC04558.168
27 November 1864
Gohring, Henry L. (fl. 1861-1898)
To George Tillotson
From a former regiment mate, informing Tillotson of camp news. Asks to excuse his bad writing and spelling as it is half Dutch.
GLC04558.177
22 April 1799
Smith, Israel (1763-1821)
to Jedediah Smith
Writes to his brother in Boston that he was overjoyed to receive his letter as he never expected to hear from him since it has been 24 years. Gives information on how they can get letters back and forth to each other. Informs that he has a wife and...
GLC04601.01
11 December 1801
Smith, Calvin (1768-1840)
Begins by saying how happy he is to know Jedediah is alive. Tries to convince him to move to the Mississippi territory where the soil is so much more fertile than the stony ground of Massachusetts. Describes in detail all the advantages he would...
GLC04601.02
11 May 1810
Monett, Samuel (fl. 1810)
to Samuel Williams
Writes to Williams in Ohio that he arrived in Natchez 6 May after a voyage of three weeks and five days. Mentions that he contracted dysentery on the trip but is okay. Reports that there is no produce for sale at the market and that there are 100...
GLC04601.05
7 July 1819
Unknown
to James Balloch
Writes to his cousin in Cornish, New Hampshire that he has been ill the past few days but is recovering. He believes people traveling to the area (Mississippi) from the north suffer because of the sudden climate change. States he arrived in Natchez...
GLC04601.09
27 April 1835
Krepp, B. (fl. 1835)
to Nathaniel Wordin
Describes the area where he lives in Mississippi as a clearing in the middle of an immense forest with a few houses and about 1600 inhabitants, half of them slaves. Reports that they have a Methodist and a Presbyterian church and a temperance...
GLC04601.13
8 July 1817
Hewson, John (1744-1821)
to Rufus Lincoln [incomplete]
Says Lincoln's daughter reports his health is as good as can be expected. Hewson says his health has been poor since last winter and that he was confined to the house for eight or nine weeks. Says God wanted him to live in order to help his youngest...
GLC03849.04
circa 1820
Undated, circa date inferred from other letters in the collection. Note in pencil in different hand says page 13 is the last, but it is missing here. Pages numbered 5-12 so beginning and end of letter are missing. After escaping to New Jersey...
GLC03849.08
14 November 1863
Parrott, John A.
to brother
His brother has sold his farm and will settle in Minnesota. Their father has also sold his farm. John instructs his brother regarding money, telling him if their father does not need it, to send it to him care of N. Thompson so that John may use it...
GLC03858.01.23
June 1862
Russell, Sallie (fl. 1862)
to Samuel Russell
Three letters on one sheet from Sallie Russell, Belle Russell, and Pennie Russell to their brother, who had left Salt Lake City on the overland trail. Sallie provides family news. She also discusses the force amassing to confront the Morrisites (a...
GLC05493.02
27 January 1871
McCallaugh, Elizabeth (fl. 1871)
to her sister
Written to her sister in the Mormon church, not by blood. Discusses family news and her desire to move to Utah. She lacks the means to make the journey and asks if money could be sent to her. She comments: "I hear Brigham Young is the wealthiest...
GLC05493.04
18 March 1876
Anderson, Eva (fl. 1876)
Discusses family news. Describes the actions of outlaws in the old west, particularly the actions of a man named John Holiday (not the infamous Doc Holiday).
GLC05493.05
1893
Carpenter, George (fl. 1893)
to Joe
Carpenter is happy to be back in Salt Lake. Cannot send money because he has been out of work and in debt for so long. Carpenter is now working in a dry foods department. Discusses various friends and relationships, his separation from the Mormon...
GLC05493.06
10 February 1893
Alder, John (fl. 1893)
to Son Joseph
Comments on recent changes in the Mormon church, lamenting that all Mormons have given up beliefs and practices to win favor with the world. People have put seeking money before seeking God. Discusses Mormon principles and his unwavering beliefs.
GLC05493.07
1862-1893
Russell, Samuel (1835-1896)
[Samuel Russell, Letter Book].
Copybook of outgoing correspondence contains twenty letters to newspapers and individuals defending the Mormon faith. Topics include politics, anti-polygamy legislation, Church affairs, railroad right of way. Several were written and published (per...
GLC05493.08
12 November 1860
Greeley, Horace (1811-1872)
to H. S. Abott
Agrees to lecture at New Rochelle next Wednesday. Two possible topics are "Western America" and "Great Men."
GLC05603.01.07
1786
Stone, Jonathan (fl. 1786)
[Description of townships]
Contains descriptions of two townships, "No. 1 in the first Range" and "No. 2 in the first Range." Both descriptions contain information on boundaries and geographical features. The description of township No. 1 features a list of settlers, but the...
GLC02437.09160
Copeland, Moses (fl. 1786-1807)
[List of persons who have taken up lands in Warren]
Contains an extensive list of names. Docket indicates that the document lists names of people residing in Warren, [Maine,] given by Mr. Moses Copeland in 1786.
GLC02437.09161
10 September 1788
[List of German settlers who have demands on the Waldo heirs for land]
Author unknown, but docket appears to be in Knox's hand. Extensive list of men who have claims on Waldo patent land, apparently from promises made to them by Samuel Waldo when they were recruited from Germany.
GLC02437.09179
17 September 1788
[List]
A list of names of the inhabitants who were present at Thomaston, Maine on 17 September 1788. The names are of inhabitants who did not "compromise" themselves to them [possibly the Waldo heirs?] but now wish to.
GLC02437.09184
18 September 1788
Ludwig, Jacob (fl. 1785-1789)
A list of person names (possibly Germans) that have demands on the heirs of Brigadier General [Samuel] Waldo for lands promised to them by Waldo.
GLC02437.09185
27 September 1788
A list of the settlers in the town of Frankfort, Maine in 1788. The list contains the names of the "old" settlers who settled under Colonel Goldthwait and the "new" settlers. Date was taken from the docket. Docket notes, "given by Lt Colonel...
GLC02437.09189
Shute, Benjamin (fl. 1767-1801)
[Certificate]
Noted as a copy. A certificate from the inhabitants of Frankfort Plantation showing that Governor Francis Bernard and Thomas Goldthwait did not execute their agreements. States only 18 families were settled and the roads and a church were never...
GLC02437.09193
Knox, Henry (1750-1806)
[Land agreement]
Document is possibly in Henry Knox's handwriting. An agreement between the settlers in Frankfort, Maine and Henry Knox, Samuel Winslow, and Isaac Winslow (who are the heirs of Brigadier General Samuel Waldo). The settlers agree to accept Henry Knox...
GLC02437.09194
29 September 1788
[Forms]
Appears to be two different agreements separated out as "Form No 1" and "Form No 2." Form 1 is a generic form with blanks filled in by Henry Knox, Samuel Winslow, and Isaac Winslow giving their permission for the occupation on a lot of land; name of...
GLC02437.09196
2 October 1788
Document is signed by Henry Knox and various other people. A land agreement between Henry Knox and the inhabitants of Owls Head, Maine. Knox agrees to supply the inhabitants who agree to his terms with warranty deeds. The land is being sold for...
GLC02437.09200
no date
List of subscribers to land in Warren 1788
Later description of previous document, GLC02437.09211.
GLC02437.09212
1791
Roche, Jean-Baptiste de la (fl. 1790-1792)
[In French]
Bound with string.
GLC02437.09437
circa 1759
Lists sailors from Germany. Includes the sailor's names, trade, age, and various other details. The year 1759 was added at a later date in pencil.
GLC02437.09892
circa 1790-1795
Hazard, Ebenezer (fl. 1790-1795)
to Henry Knox
Hazard sends Knox "the charter of Georgia," and notes the details of a June 1773 land purchase from the Creeks and Cherokee. Signed by Hazard in the text. Docketed by Knox.
GLC02437.09964
November 1782
[Major Villefranche's estimate of boards necessary to repair the long barracks]
Contains a pencil note on verso.
GLC02437.10065
4 September 1797
["References made to Commissioners" relating to the Waldo Patent]
Includes a list of "referees" with their corresponding acreage and township.
GLC02437.10327
19 June 1791
Jackson, Henry (1747-1809)
Wrote Knox by the last post and included a copy of his letter to the legislative committee that is managing the sale of the lands in Maine. Reports "the Legislature had directed the Committee to negotiate for two Million of Acres - this was a great...
GLC02437.05013
June 1791
Articles of agreement made and entered into this day of June one thousand seven hundred & ninety one
This is a copy of the legal agreement negotiated by Henry Jackson and Royal Flint as agents for Henry Knox and William Duer for two million acres of land in the District of Maine, sold by a committee of the Massachusetts General Court. The names of...
GLC02437.05043
10 July 1791
References Knox's letter of 4 July. Is glad that Knox feels the two of them "succeeded well." Reports to Knox about issues with the Massachusetts legislative committee that recently sold them two million acres of land. Reports they have all of...
GLC02437.05058
24 July 1791
Is disappointed that he has not heard from Royal Flint on the purchase of Mount Desert in Maine. Having authority to negotiate, he will make advances to Mr. Greigore tomorrow. Will receive the maps by Captain Chessman, who is on the Brig "Ceres" on...
GLC02437.05082
27 July 1791
Bruce, Phineas (1762-1809)
A short description of the lands between the rivers Penobscott and Schoodie in the District of Maine
Appears to be a copy of the description of lands in Maine sent to Henry Jackson and Royal Flint. There is also a secretarial signature of Bruce on page four. Claims it is less mountainous than most of Massachusetts. Describes fine fresh meadows...
GLC02437.05087
1 August 1791
Tatham, William (1752-1819)
[A prospectus for "A Topographical analysis of the United States of America"]
Enclosed with a broadside with GLC02437.05093.01. Advertises the work to be published by Tatham. Says the analysis covers each state and "shewing the extent and relative Situation of the several Counties." It will be continued annually. Says three...
GLC02437.05093.02
31 July 1791
References Knox's joint letter with William Duer of 26 July. Is happy he was able to anticipate their desires by concluding the deal on Thursday (this was for the purchase of half of Mount Desert and various islands off the coast of Maine). Goes on...
GLC02437.05094
7 August 1791
Agreeable to his promise of 31 July, he is enclosing a copy of the agreement with Mr. Gregoire (not included). Notes he will move forward with the surveys. States he drew upon Duer for $200 payable at 20 days sight to pay the sums mentioned his...
GLC02437.05106
References Knox's letter of 29 July. Besides the 100,000 acres mentioned as his payment earlier, Jackson wants another 100,000 acres more "as a subordinate purchaser, but I will leave it with you to determine exactly as is most agreeable to your...
GLC02437.05107
11 September 1791
References Knox's letter of 4 September. Did everything he could to get another million acres of land in Maine for Knox. Reports that the committee is "even affraid to think of selling, much more to treat with me on the subject." Writes that since...
GLC02437.05153
18 September 1791
Reports that on Friday evening, he received an express from William Duer from New York that only took 45 hours to arrive. The letter said Madame de la Val and Mr. de la Roche will be leaving New York by 18 September with 20 of her people to proceed...
GLC02437.05163
2 October 1791
Reports that Madame de la Val and her entourage arrived in Boston on Friday. Says they are leaving today with a "fine S.W. wind." Relates that he has drawn on Benjamin Walker for $550 to pay for their supplies, and asks Knox to tell Walker, since he...
GLC02437.05180
14 October 1791
to Nathan Jones
This is a copy of two letters and one paper. The letters were written on 14 and 19 October 1791, and the paper is undated. Jackson signs twice, once after each letter. The first letter is from Jackson to Nathan Jones. Jackson reports that Madame de...
GLC02437.05196
22 October 1791
to Henry Jackson
Marked "Copy." In Henry Jackson's hand. Page 1 contains a letter written by Mr. de la Roche and Madame de Leval to Jackson, which was forwarded to Knox. By virtue of the credit given to de la Roche and de Leval of the French Company of the Union...
GLC02437.05206
2 November 1791
[Receipt for goods and services purchased by the French Company of the Union]
Receipt for items purchased by Rosalie Josephe Bacler de Leval and Jean-Baptiste de la Roche on behalf of the French Company of the Union. Receipt confirms an agreement the company made on 27 August 1791 with William Duer in New York, and on 3...
GLC02437.05220
6 November 1791
Apologizes for not writing immediately upon returning from "the Eastward" (the Waldo patent lands in Maine). Was busy procuring supplies and attending to "the Lady [perhaps Rosalie Josephe Bacler de Leval] and Mr De La Roche." Discusses the seaport...
GLC02437.05227
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