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September 1774
Thompson, Ebenezer, fl. 1774
[Oath to forswear the authority of the pope and the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church]
Also signed by Israel Gilman. Signed as justices of the court at Exeter, Massachusetts.
GLC00376
29 September 1664
Nicholls, Richard, 1624-1672
[True copy of articles, whereupon the Citty and Fort Amsterdam and the Province of the New Netherlands were surrendered]
Co-signers of original are listed at end, including: Robert Carr, Connecticut Governor John Winthrop, Samuel Willis, George Cartwright, Thomas Larke, John Pricham, Johan I Dechere, Nicholas Barlet, Samuel Mogapolonsio, Cornolis Sterunyck, Oloft...
GLC00377
31 May 1803
Walton, George, 1740-1804
[Endorsement of John Neilson]
Petition of Neilson to become a citizen of the United States approved by Walton. The endorsement certifies that Neilson is a native of Ireland and has lived in the United States since 1795. Includes signed affidavits by William Scott and James...
GLC00378
7 February 1789
Broom, Jacob, 1752-1810
[Delaware land indenture]
Also signed by William Lane, Ann Lane, Sarah Bennett, Susannah Bennett, James McLellan, and Joseph Summirl. Describes the location of a parcel of land in the borough of Wilmington in the County of New Castle, Delaware, that Alice Bennett obtained...
GLC00379
1814 - 1815
Treaty of Ghent pamphlet set [Decimalized .01-.04]
GLC00381
15 April 1865
[Funeral ribbon]
Brown velvet with silver fringe surmounted by a tin eagle with tintype portrait of Lincoln in metal frame. Participating mourners of the funeral procession were required to wear funeral ribbons.
GLC00382
3 March 1791
Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826
An Act Supplemental to the Act "establishing the Treasury Department," and for a farther Compensation to certain Officers.
Copy of an act of Congress supplementing the act that established the treasury department. Fixes salaries and protocol for treasury department officers. Signed by Jefferson as Secretary of State.
GLC00383
October 13, 1778
Laurens, Henry, 1724-1792
to Caesar Rodney
Also signed by Rodney. A cover letter for an act submitted the day before to Congress by Laurens "for encouraging true religion and good morals and for the suppression of such entertainments and diversions as have a contrary tendency." Addressed to...
GLC00384
1869
Custer, George Armstrong, 1839-1876
to my dear friend
Writes a long letter to a friend, in which he sends a report made by General Philip Sheridan (not included) that was not meant for publication and discusses hardships and Indian fighting. Of the hardships encountered, comments that "some people...
GLC00385
9 May 1777
Huntington, Samuel, 1731-1796
[Payment order for Jonathan Fitch]
Also signed by William Pitkin. Pitkin and Huntington signed as Assistants. Addressed to John Lawrence, Treasurer. Orders to pay Fritch, Sheriff of New Haven County, four pounds from the treasury of the state of Connecticut for tending to the...
GLC00386
1797
Paine, Thomas, 1725-1802
Agrarian justice opposed to agrarian law, and the agrarian monopoly...
8vo; Disbound. Howes P21, Gimbel-Yale 112, Evans 32630
GLC00387
1763
Hume, David, 1711-1776
The History of England: from the Invasion of Julius Caesar to the Revolution in 1688.
First volume of an eight volume set. Title page says it is a new edition, corrected (the first edition was published in 1762). Published in London "for A. Millar, in the Strand." Title page is signed by John Adams. This volume recounts England's...
GLC00388
April 7, 1862
Lee, Robert E., 1807-1870
to General Benjamin Huger
Faded ink, written on blue paper. Huger was dismissed in July after a mistake at the Battle of Malvern Hill. re: defense of Hansemond River
GLC00389
1682
Various
Collection of 5 letters relating to Elizabeth Woodhouse. [Decimalized .01-.05]
GLC00391
March 29, 1682
Penn, William, 1644-1718
to Dr. Woodhouse
Penn gives advice to the father of Elizabeth Woodhouse, who had the choice of going to America or staying with her lover. This letter mentions her wish to come to America, and Penn does not discourage the idea, mentioning that he will be going this...
GLC00391.01
May 11, 1682
Woodhouse, Elizabeth, fl. 1682
to John Harvey, Jr.
Love letter. Woodhouse was considering going to America at the time.
GLC00391.02
June 5, 1682
GLC00391.03
July 11, 1682
Harvey, John, Jr., fl. 1682
to Elizabeth Woodhouse
Love letter. He is devoted to her. Woodhouse was considering going to America at the time.
GLC00391.04
circa 1682
A love letter. Harvey apologizes for his "bouldness." Addressed to "My Dear friend E.W."
GLC00391.05
April 15, 1782
Pendleton, Edmund, 1721-1803
to James Madison
Financing of the war by Virginia, performance of Virginia troops in the War, military situation in South Carolina. Mentions: Virginia-Taxes, Virginia-Contributions to war, Charleston (S.C.), Count De Grasse, Count Rochambeau, Jamaica-Rumored...
GLC00099.085
April 22, 1782
Exchange of prisoners, foreign news, Virginia finances, personalities.
Mentions: Prisoner exchanges, Military rumors, Governor Rutledge, Colonel Jervais, Virginia House of Representatives-Elections, Douglas Ambler, George Webb, Foster Webb, Mr...
GLC00099.086
May 13, 1782
Defective. Signature missing with some loss of text. News of the acknowledgement of American independence by Parliament, discussion of possible treaty. Letter torn at bottom, end of text lacking. Signature torn irregularly with loss of text...
GLC00099.087
August 19, 1782
Progress of peace negotiations, his nephew's missing slave, Anthony Wayne and Indian Wars, American independence and restitution. Also mentions: Edmund Pendleton, Jr. (nephew)-Runaway slave of, Anthony Wayne, Gen. Carlton, Gen. Washington, Peace...
GLC00099.094
February 24, 1783
Happiness at news of impending peace, following George III's speech to Parliment announcing the loss of the colonies. E.P. wrote a similar letter to Washington the same day.
GLC00099.107
May 3, 1789
Pendleton expresses his pleasure at the organization of government, asks Madison to pass his regards to Adams and Washington, and discusses the state which the judiciary will assume. Postal ink-stamp on address-leaf: "FREDBG.MAY 16" Mentions...
GLC00099.138
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