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19 August 1797
Gregorie, Catherine S. Macauley (fl. 1784-)
to Cousin
One letter addressed to Mrs. Fraser from Catharine S. Gregoire dated August 19, 1797. Advises her cousin on boarding schools for her children.
GLC01795.078
5 November 1862
Dane (fl. 1862)
to Carrie
Written to a friend (or family member) away at school. Comments on news of friends, family, and recent events in Chester. Writes, "Since you left here our village population has been honorably in[creased] by a colony of Negroes- bucks, wenches...
GLC00919.25.24
20 July 1859
Hattie (fl. 1859)
to Elias W. Beach
Religious verse sent to her brother, Elias.
GLC00919.25.27
11 January 1865
Cook, George B. (fl. 1845-1865)
to sister
Is replying to her letter from the 6th of this month, which he received yesterday. The letter found him well. Hopes Cousin Frank will recover soon from his "suffering condition." No news of interest. Heard that General Hoke might dock them all four...
GLC00653.22.12
16 February 1865
Is writing in reply to her letter from the 9th. Is well; hopes she is too. Got the box they sent through Mr. Bailey. Did not need tobacco, as it "is an article I have quit using." Send the box home; asks her to give the piece of grape shot to Brother...
GLC00653.22.16
circa 1865
Unknown
[montage of lawmakers who voted for the 13th Amendment]
montage of lawmakers who voted for the 13th Amendment, George May Powell.
GLC00687.053
5 May 1865
Frank, G. W.
to George May Powell
re: Frank pays a debt to GMP for the copyright of the photograph and engraving of Congress after passing an amendment.
GLC00687.054
14 May 1865
Redrussa, J.
re: In response to a deal to sell GMP's Great National Picture in Mansfield, Redrussa has only sold one photograph.
GLC00687.055
9 October 1865
Cummings, A.
re: He reports his canvass from attempts to sell the photograph with only one order. Circulars have been distributed, and he hopes for more orders.
GLC00687.057
23 February 1866
Howard, Emily B.
re: She wants to clear up confusion about ordering photographs with the retail price. Her soldier agents need money.
GLC00687.058
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