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13 February 1822
Collamore, Nathaniel, 1787-?
to Aaron Hobart
Discusses a petition to the government, Hobart's family, and a request by Collamore's brother to have Hobart arrange for him to receive a periodical.
GLC06313.04.152
15 February 1822
Holmes, Abraham, 1754-1839
Discusses the bankruptcy bill, which Holmes opposes. Also discusses a proposed amendment to the Massachusetts Constitution limiting the number of senators from each locale, as well as pending state taxation and election bills, and an amendment to...
GLC06313.04.154
17 February 1822
Ritchie, William, 1781-1842
Discusses news about mutual friends and the visit of "Our brother Watson." Seeks a pay increase on the behalf of "Colonel Harris." Mentions a pending "bill for regulating the pay of customs House Officers" and comments on the importation of rum.
GLC06313.04.155
18 February 1822
Gay, Ebenezer, 1771-1842
Discusses his "claim under the Spanish Treaty," possibly referring to the Adams-Onis Treaty (as he did in GLC06313.141). Seeks Hobart's assistance in recovering the claim.
GLC06313.04.156
23 April 1837
Maitland, Joseph M., 1836-1918
To Ann Mast
Letter contains a "Missionary Hymn," which was written by James M. Maitland, who is Joseph's father. An example of a line from a stanza reads, "Can I leave you/ For in healther lands to dwell."
GLC03523.10.001
1844
Hymn Book
Hymn Book has Joseph M. Maitland's name written on it in pencil. The book is titled, "Singing," and has an image of two birds on the front, with the words, "Written for the American Sunday-school Union, and revised by the Committee of Publication" at...
GLC03523.10.002
3 May 1853
Forrest, Ralston S., fl. 1853
To James M. Maitland
Addresses note "Dear Sir," and gives a brief synopsis of his life for the past four years. Details that in the winter of 1841 "at the obligation of my Father" he attended the "Howard Academy" in Rockville, and after making great scholastic progress...
GLC03523.10.003
13 August 1853
Mast, Elhanan M., fl. 1837-1865
To Joseph M. Maitland
Writes from Ohio Wesleyan University to his "Respected Nephew," reporting that a few of his students are sick, but things are well overall. Details that he has recieved a letter from his father as well as "Brother Joshua's paper." Describes playing...
GLC03523.10.004
28 November 1853
Kelly, James H., fl. 1853
To Brother and Sister
Reports that he has been at his mother's and that his father has been dead since the spring. Provides details on various other family members and friends. Remarks, "Times has been brok here this Summer. The coal men are all looking up - Thare has...
GLC03523.10.005
5 January 1854
To [James] M. Maitland
Writes from "Home" to his brother-in-law, saying that he "was very much pleased to have the honor of receiving a letter from the Honorable J M Maitland, Rep of Champaign Co." Reports with great detail on the death of George Hopper, possibly a family...
GLC03523.10.006
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