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1865/04/03
Lard, A.P., fl. 1865
to C.W. Rugg
Describes his entrance into Richmond and the cheering which the Union flag received. Envelope with 3 cent (1861) pink stamp, postmarked.
GLC02034.01
2 January 1843
Gragg, John W., fl. 1843
[Bill of sale to Andrew Johnson for a slave girl named Dolly]
John W. Gragg sells Dolly to Andrew Johnson for $500. Gragg signs with his mark, an "x." Cosigned by William M. Lowry, a witness. Dolly is "aged about nineteen years." Docket was written and signed by Andrew Johnson.
GLC02041
6 March 1830
Biddle, Nicholas, 1786-1844
to William Rochester
As President of the Bank of the United States, Biddle clarifies some rules and regulations concerning lending funds. Explains that the security of two responsible, known persons is necessary and advises Rochester, a banker in Buffalo, New York, to...
GLC02044
31 December 1817
Boudinot, Elias, 1740-1821
to Elihu Chauncey
Writes concerning his bank balance. States that he sent a messenger to the bank who reported his balance to be $3614.49 which worries him because he wrote a check yesterday for $10,000. Asks Chauncey to check on this and if his balance is really...
GLC02045
1813/12/28
Brown, Jacob, 1775-1828
to George Newbould
General Brown forwards $300 to pay interest on a bond. Notes that his quarters are good and that supplies are coming to his town. Indicates that he is not worried by the enemy forces in the vicinity and welcomes an attack, because it would "give...
GLC02047
20 July 1792
Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804
[Circular letter to port collectors]
Printed circular letter signed by Hamilton as Secretary of Treasury. Points out common errors in customs collection.
GLC02052
24 January 1735
Cosby, William, fl. 1690-1736
Inquisition
Co-signed and sealed by Stephen Cortlandt, John Moore, David Clarkson, Joseph Reade, Anthony Duane, Enoch Stephenson, Thomas Vater, Gulian Verplanck, Thomas Day, Abraham Van Horne, David Abell, and Matthew Clarkson. Oaths taken at the house of...
GLC02055
11 November 1788
Osgood, Samuel, 1748-1813
to William Ellery
Circular letter (marked "Copy") signed by Osgood and Walter Livingston to Ellery as Loan Officer for the state of Rhode Island. Sends directions for "issuing one years Interest on the domestic debt," which had been delayed in hopes that the accounts...
GLC02058
7 August 1781
Dunlap, John, 1747-1812
The Pennsylvania packet, or, the general advertiser [Vol. 10, No. 765 (August 7, 1781)]
Reports news on the Charleston campaign and peace negotiations during the American Revolution. Contains news from other papers in America and around the world. An article from the London Evening Post discusses the "infamous letters, published...under...
GLC02059
16 March 1791
Russell, Benjamin, 1761-1845
Columbian centinel. [Vol. 15, no. 729 (16 March 1791)]
Reprints "An act to incorporate the subscribers of the Bank of the United States." References the establishment of the National Bank. Other news includes congressional news, local news, ship arrivals, postings, and advertisements. Handwritten note in...
GLC02060
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