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3 August 1822
Hagner, Peter, 1772-1850
to Aaron Hobart
Indicates that pension monies ($240) owed to Nabby Gardner, the widow of Zachary Gardner, will be paid. Written from the Third Auditor's office of the Treasury Department.
GLC06313.04.188
9 August 1863
Williams, William A., fl. 1863
[Confederate oath of allegiance]
Printed oath with Williams' name filled in, pledging to "serve them honestly and faithfully against their enemies." On the verso is a printed pass permitting Williams to travel to Charlotte, North Carolina.
GLC00496.254.01
24 July 1863
Clabaugh, Fentin, fl. 1863
[Confederate permission for William A. Williams to visit Richmond, Virginia]
Printed with Williams' name filled in. Issued by the Provost Marshal's Office. Clabaugh signed for Joseph G. Lockhart, Captain and Provost Marshal.
GLC00496.254.02
January 27, 1862
Haigh, William H., 1823-1870
to William A. Williams
Informs Williams that because of the "Stay Law" all legal cases have been shifted to the Superior Court, which is now overburdened and has refused to hear civil cases. Therefore, Williams's case, apparently regarding a land claim, has little chance...
GLC00496.254.03
May 11, 1863
Haigh, a lawyer, discusses legal matters related to his efforts on behalf of Williams's land claim in Springfield, North Carolina (see GLC00496.254.03 and GLC00496.254.05)
GLC00496.254.04
June 20, 1863
Informs Williams that he has "gained the Springfield [North Carolina] tract of land," for which Haigh, a lawyer, had been conducting legal matters on Williams's behalf (see GLC00496.254.03 and GLC00496.254.04).
GLC00496.254.05
December 2, 1865
Heyward, William H., 1817-1889
One letter from William Henry Heyward, enslaver and proprietor of Clay Hall plantation in Reconstruction-era South Carolina, to William A. Williams dated December 2, 1865. Discusses going to Charleston to receivea pardon and to attain ownership of...
GLC00496.254.06
12 February 1769
Buchan, David Stewart Erskine, Earl of, 1742-1829
to Catharine Macaulay
He compliments her on her fourth volume and mentions the reaction of a local woman. He talked with Benjamin Rush about CMG and reports the conversation.
The 11th Earl of Buchan, David Steuart Erskine, (1742–1829)
GLC01794.05
22 June 1783
Harcourt, fl. 1763-1791
He mentions the recent conclusion of her great histories as models for future historical work. He expresses his annoyance with Parliament and their useless debates.
GLC01794.15
11 June 1788
Macaulay, Catharine, 1731-1791
to Saige
Draft She has read the political tracts and responds to them. She will attempt to make copies available in England. She comments on a museum's response to her work.
GLC01794.31
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