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circa 1920-1947
unknown, fl. 1920-1947
[Photograph of a Japanese-American woman and boy]
One undated black-and-white photograph of Japanese-American woman posed with a young boy.
GLC09860.088
1 August 1804
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
[Agreement between Henry Knox and Ebenezer Thatcher]
Agreement between Knox and his son-in-law Ebenezer Thatcher (married to Knox's daughter Lucy). Indicates that certain grist mills and logging mills will be kept operational from 1 August [1804]-1 July 1805. Provides instructions for the operation...
GLC02437.07957
1846/08/06
United States. Treaties, etc.
Treaty between the US and Cherokee Nation
Signed by John Ross and Stand Watie, both great Cherokee chiefs.
GLC01233.05
28 October 1947
Williams, LeRoi S., 1919-1943
Last Will and Testament of LeRoi Williams
This document is the last will and testament of LeRoi Williams and is signed by him. There is a stamp on the reverse with the date when it was received by. It was written on August 31, 1943. He leaves his estate "real, personal, and mixed" to his...
GLC09587.044
1687/07/04
Dongan, Thomas, 1634-1715
Proposition to the Senecas, Cayugas, and Onondagas
In his proposal, Dongan forbids the Indians to travel to Cadarachqui at the Governor of Canada's request, and reminds them to remain loyal to England at all times. He also instructs them on what to do in the event of an attack, and notes that he...
GLC03107.02019
circa August 1880
Hemans, Nancy A., 1843-?
to Alexander Shiras and Frances B. Shiras
Thanks them for Allie's saddle. Discusses going eight miles with her son to "hunt up something" good to eat for her younger son, who had been sick with dysentery and vomiting. On that trip, her son was thrown from his horse, which made her reflect on...
GLC02429.52
circa 1794
to the Senate and House of Representatives
Informs the Legislature that the sum currently set aside for the fortification of certain seaports and harbors is not enough.
GLC02437.08206
[Photograph of Japanese-American woman and child]
One undated black-and-white photograph of Japanese-American woman posed with a young girl holding a tricycle.
GLC09860.071
1811
Bridges, William, fl. 1811
Map of the City of New-York and Island of Manhattan; with explanatory remarks and references
Inscription reads "Presented by the Common Council of the City of New York to Hon. Governeur Morris." The book contains the report of the Commissioners with reasons for various decisions. Collateral book to Commissioner's Map of New York (GLC02007...
GLC02007.02
[Photograph of a Japanese American boy and tree]
One undated black-and-white photograph of a Japanese-American boy posed by a small tree.
GLC09860.604
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