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to William Stodhart

A bill of sale for an unnamed enslaved girl, purchased for 45 pounds

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to John Young Esquire

Wilberforce sends a quick note to his friend regarding a mutual friend of theirs William Hill. Hill had taken a trip to Bath and in his absence made arrangements for all mail and parcels he received to be kept for him at a shop in the area...

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to John Young Esquire

This letter from William Wilberforce to John Young concerns a friend of Young's who wishes to visit someone at his home in Africa. Wilberforce cautions that if this unnamed person wants to travel there he must be careful and get as close as possible...

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to Major General Wool

A letter from Mary Brown Davis to Major General Wool regarding helping "contraband" or escaped enslaved people who have taken refuge in Fort Monroe. Davis outlines her history and where she lived before Chicago. She mentions having been born in...

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to the Sheriff of Chatham

A printed and autograph document from the State of North Carolina to the Sheriff of Chatham ordering that the sheriff set a sale of 4 enslaved men. The sale is to repay a debt owed to Murdock McKenzie & Co. by William Thompson. The amount to be...

GLC09791.44

Mandate of Payment

A mandate of payment for M. Boutin for the work of the enslaved person Sam. Sam worked on the public chain gang for twenty one days at the rate of twenty five cents a day. The payment from the city to M. Boutin is for "Five Piastres Twenty-Five Cents...

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At a Public Meeting of the Gentlemen, Clergy, Manufacturers, and Inhabitants of Kendal, held at the Town-Hall, January 23, 1792

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to unknown

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to The Earl of Balcarres

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to Mrs. L.E.A. Sanford

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to Mrs. Schwartz

One note addressed to Eva Schwartz from A. Kasowsky dated September 21, 1941. Apologizes for the delay in returning her repaired lamp.

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to Mother and Dad

One letter addressed to Morris and Eva Schwartz from Warren Schwartz dated September 23, 1941. Wishes them a happy New Year and describes spending it with Nathan, Mrs. Nathan Suther, and their children. Mentions that Mrs. Nathan Suther's sister...

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to Aunt Eva

One letter addressed to Eva Schwartz from Selma dated September 24, 1941. Asking on behalf of her boss's wife if she could connect her with someone who sells a sterling coffee and tea service tray with seven pieces. Written on Yorkville Metal...

GLC09662.080.03

Addison Lee Ewing to his wife and the original letter from Mary

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to Mother

One letter addressed to Eva Schwartz from Warren Schwartz dated October 19, 1941. Describes the military officers at Headquarters company.

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to Grandma and Grandpa

One letter addressed to S. and Mrs. Friedman from Warren Schwartz dated October 21, 1941. Describes manouever training and thanks them for a recent money order with stationery paper.

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to Mother

One letter addressed to Eva Schwartz from Warren Schwartz dated November 11, 1941. Pertains to Armistice Day, attending a dance at the Jewish Center with the Suthers and life on the base. Inquires about family and acquaintances.

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Children Hurt By Truck

One undated newspaper clipping, "Children Hurt By Truck" related to three children in Charleston, North Caroliona who were hit by a truck with loose breaks.

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to Naomi

One letter addressed to Naomi Hurwitz from Warren Schwartz dated November 12, 1941. Thanks her for a care package and details a visit to Fayatteville.

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to Mother and Dad

One letter addressed to Morris and Eva Schwartz from Warren Schwartz dated January 15, 1942. Pertains to life on the base, training, and reflex examination. Included is an invation to Arthur Burthman's confirmation.

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[Confirmation of Arthur Burtman invitation]

One printed invitation sent by Charles and Mrs. Charles Burtman for Arthur Burtman's confirmation. Ceremony would be set for January 24, 1942.

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to Mother and Dad

One letter addressed to Morris and Eva Schwartz from Warren Schwartz dated February 14, 1942.

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Stuff All Your Junk In Your Gas Mask

One newspaper clipping of a cartoon panel entitled, "Stuff All Your Junk In Your Gas Mask." Depicts a soldier stuffing his belongings inside of his gas mask.

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to Mother and Dad

One letter addressed to Morris and Eva Schwartz from Warren Schwartz dated February 16, 1942. Pertains to training, the weather and possibly going to visit Raleigh, North Carolina.

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to Mother and Dad

One letter addressed to Eva and Morris Schwartz from Warren Schwartz dated May 30, 1942. Pertains to life on the base. Mentions an order that prevents military servicemen from taking public transportation that weekend.

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