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1768/04/02
Douglas, James, fl. 1768
Deposition regarding Asa and Benajah Douglas
James Douglas testified about Asa Douglas's right to a farm, as there is a dispute in the family on this matter.
GLC03107.04769
1768/03/07
Abbe, Joshua, fl. 1768
Testimony regarding Asa and Benajah Douglas
Docketed on verso.
GLC03107.04762
14 April 1869
Hoar, George Frisbie, 1826-1904
Women's right and the public welfare.
Title continues: "Remarks of Hon. George F. Hoar before a Joint Special Committee of the Massachusetts legislature, April 14, 1869." "I have failed to think of a single reason which I can give why you or I should have the right of suffrage which...
GLC06082
1858/05/30
Billy Bowlegs and the Florida War.
Illustrated supplement to The Picayune newspaper. Describes its contents as a "faithful portrait of Billy Bowlegs, the last King of the Everglades." Explains activities in the Seminole Wars since 1835 and dubs Bowlegs a "keen, cunning and determined...
GLC04201
28 July 1781
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
to William Price and Thomas Patten
Consists of two separate letters. In the first, Knox gives instructions to Price regarding fuzes and wooden bottoms (for artillery). In the second letter, written the same day and presumably at Dobbs Ferry, Knox gives instructions to Captain...
GLC02437.01096
23 February 1944
Stone, Robert L., 1921-2009
to Jacob Stone and Beatrice Stone
Addressed to "Dad + Bee." All goes well, he's moving and has "physio therapy twice a day." He's excited to get out of the hospital soon. He received their letters from the 8th, and thanks them for the "cute Valentines."
The letter is dated...
GLC09620.082
14 December 1861-31 December 1861
Worcester, John H., 1839-1863
[Military accounts for pay and subsistence]
Payment for Lieutenant John H. Worchester. Pay dates range from December 14, 1861, and December 31, 1861. Total amount paid was $63.06. Includes payment per month as well as number of days served, number of rations per day, total number of rations...
GLC03974.02
18 October 1943
Western Union
to Mrs Cordelia Williams and Family
A condolence telegram sent to Mrs. Cordelia Williams by Mrs. Bertha Martin and family after the death of LeRoi Williams.
GLC09587.088
1941-1945
unknown, fl. 1941-1945
[Portrait of a couple and wedding cake]
One undated portrait of a couple, "Celestine and Dan" inscribed to Francis S. Brown. They are depicted cutting a wedding cake.
GLC09645.119
5 April 1863
Kellogg, James H., fl. 1862-1864
to dear wife and beloved children
He is glad she is trying to sell the farm but the price she has set on it is the lowest it could possibly go for. He is not that anxious to sell but if the money is there take it. He says to pay Uncle Cheleb what he owes him.
GLC02415.020
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