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5 February 1801 - 7 March 1801
[Piece of paper with two dates on it] [Fragment]
A piece of paper, that appears to be a fragment from a larger table. The only legible words are the dates 7 March 1801 and 5 February 1801.
GLC02542.32.22
21 November 1805
Van Deursen, William, 1736-1816
[Land deed]
Deed certifying sale of land from William Van Deursen to Chauncey Whittelsey for two hundred and fifty pounds.
GLC02542.32.23
25 November 1812 - 29 March 1813
[Military pay rolls of William Van Dueresen]
List of payment made to men serving under Captain William Van Deursen. Many of the men are also given advanced pay and some receive a premium for having enlisted in December.
GLC02542.32.24
1763-1783
Burbeck, Henry, 1754-1848
to William Van Deursen
Has been informed by Commodore Decator that "two 74s and two large frigates" may be headed in their direction, and hopes Van Deursen is prepared in the event "they should think proper to pay us a visit." H. Burbeck may be Henry Burbeck (1754-1848).
GLC02542.32.25
5 June 1814
Croker, Thomas Crofton, 1798-1854
Myrtleville Island from the Strand road to []
Sketch of Myrtleville Bay and the surrounding area in County Cork, Ireland. Croker was a famous Irish folklorist.
GLC02542.32.26
1828 circa
[Sketch of a small town]
Watercolor drawing of a small town, most likely in Ireland or England. Croker was a famous Irish folklorist.
GLC02542.32.27
7 May 1839
[Promisory note to Seth Hall for one dollar]
Promissory note to Seth Hall for one dollar. Signer may have the last name North, but it is hard to tell.
GLC02542.32.28
[Incomplete]
Fragment of a note or letter. The only legible words read "my Uncle of...Isiah Arnold Esq...Aged 83. born in...for Paul Collin...my Father James..."
GLC02542.32.29
16 June 1862
Ruggles, Daniel, 1810-1897
[Note to be telegramed to Pierre G. T. Beauregard]
Reports that "It is important to secure the plantation boats on both banks of the Mississippi. Shall I have it secure so as to prevent their destruction by the enemy?"
GLC04057.01
17 June 1862
Informs Beauregard that "Col. Shelby reports the Enemy in considerable force at Holly Springs." While the Western front was relatively quiet at this time, Holly Springs would be the site of a major battle in September.
GLC04057.02
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