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30 June 1813
Subsistence account of Lieut. Thomas V. Sylvester
A subsistence account of $36.60 for May 1-June 30, 1813. Sylvester was stationed in Burlington, Vermont, and was part of a regiment of volunteers.
GLC02669.047
13 June 1822
[Costs for cartage]
Costs for cartage with a list of people which continues on verso. Right side edge is not uniform in measurement.
GLC02669.073
1852
Horn, Hosea B., fl. 1852
Horn's overland guide, from the U.S. Indian sub-agency, Council Bluffs, on the Missouri River, to the City of Sacramento, in California... [with map] [Decimalized .01- .02]
GLC04152
Map to Illustrate Horn's Overland Guide to California and Oregon
Map originally attached to Horn's overland guide (housed with books, GLC 4152.01), from the U.S. Indian sub-agency, Council Bluffs, on the Missouri River, to the City of Sacramento, in California containing a table of distances, and showing all the...
GLC04152.02
October 21, 1910
Nichols, A.A., fl. 1861-1901
to Owen Horsfall
Nichols is writing for Owen's Father saying that clothes he is sending to his father should wait for Spring, and not to send it over the land during winter since it will take too long. Also that he will be dissapointed not to be able to write but the...
GLC05245.54
February 13, 1848
Santa Anna, Antonio López de, 1794-1876
[in Spanish]
GLC06293.08
14 February 1848
GLC06293.09
GLC06293.10
15 February 1848
GLC06293.11
13 February 1848
GLC06293.12
29 March 1848
GLC06293.13
22 March 1848
Page 1 is a smaller sheet pasted onto a folio sheet
GLC06293.14
17 September 1849
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GLC06293.16
[no date]
GLC06293.17
13 October 1847
GLC06293.18
1 May - 2 May 1821
Hale, Aurelia, 1798-?
to Horatio Hale
Letter to her brother Horatio, sent upon docking in New York on her way to Georgia. She talks briefly about life on board the ship, including dining with several men from her hometown of Hartford, and complains that they docked in New York three...
GLC08934.001
1853
Et Afskedsquad til Emigranter
GLC09535
1864
Holmes, David S., 1827-1904
The people's new ten commandments
GLC09536
1912
Addams, Jane, 1860-1935
Why women should vote
GLC09537
1910
Libbie Printing Co.
Why women want to vote
GLC09538
1902
Carleton, James H., 1814-1873
Special Report of the Mountain Meadow Massacre
One report related to the Mountain Meadow Massacre printed in 1902. It contains the testimonial of J. H. Carleton's investigation of the Mountain Meadow Massacre which took place September 7 -11, 1857. He details the death of 120 people who were...
GLC09539
1848 January 29
Waowawanaonk
Speech of Wa-o-wa-wa-na-onk, an Indian Chief.
One printed speech of Wa-o-wa-wa-na-onk also known as Peter Wilson to a committee at the Baltimore Yearly Meeting of Friends on Indian Concerns, delieved on January 29, 1848. His speech expresses his concerns regarding the Treaty of 1838 and the...
GLC09540
29 December 1822
to Sarah Woodbridge
Letter to her mother in which she speaks at length about the school she teaches, including about a recent school vacation during which she spent two weeks at the beach and an upcoming examination. She also speaks about her many social engagements and...
GLC08934.008
4 June 1823
to Sarah W. Hale
She references a letter she received from Sarah on May 11, and later goes on to speak about the examination at the school she teaches at. She also talks about the death of her friend Harriett, and says that she does not regret her friend's death...
GLC08934.009
19 April 1823
She spends some times talking family matters, including news about their sister Abigail and brother James, as well as a discussion about names. She also mentions wanting to send her mother, Sarah, and their sister A. (Abigail?) trinkets. The third...
GLC08934.010
20 August 1823
This letter talks about a Reverend Mr. Webster, who will be visiting Hartford for a short period of time and who she hopes will deliver this letter in person and make Sarah's acquaintanceship.
GLC08934.011
18 September 1823
She talks extensively about her trip from Washington to White Hall to visit her friend Mary, including the a carriage breakdown and fording creeks with horses. She reports having a "delightful" time visiting Mary. She also mentions a gift for her...
GLC08934.012
23 December 1823
to Sarah Worthington
Letter to her mother in which she discusses her job at the school and mentions that their rector has decided to leave to become the superintendent of an academy in Canadogua, NY, which the community seems to be saddened by. She also says that she has...
GLC08934.013
25 July 1824
In this, she apologizes for not answering her sister's letters in months, but says that she had "indispensable engagements" which kept her too occupied to find the time. It is unclear exactly what Sarah wrote in her letters, but Aurelia references...
GLC08934.014
26 April 1826
This letter appears to have been written in response to a letter from Sarah notifying her of their mother's death. Aurelia says that she is glad that their mother's "days of sorrow and trouble are ended," and expresses some of her fond memories of...
GLC08934.015
19 August 1825
She discusses her work in education at the academy, which she describes as "arduous" but also notes that she is "richly compensated" for her services. She also mentions that the number of applicants that her school receives is far greater than the...
GLC08934.017
10 April 1826
She apologizes for her negligence in answering letters but assures her that it is not for lack of affection, but lack of time. She expresses sympathy and concern to her mother regarding both her and Aurelia's sister Sarah's ill health, and hopes that...
GLC08934.018
11 June 1821
First letter to her mother upon arriving in Georgia. She briefly mentions her trip from Hartford, which took exactly four weeks, and goes on to discuss her social engagements and upcoming work at the academy as a teacher. She wishes she could write...
GLC08934.020
23 June 1826
This letter was sent to her sister shortly after their mother's passing. She spends a good deal of time talking about the concept of death in general, saying: "We shall soon, my dear sister, reach the ocean of eternity. A few more days of sorrow and...
GLC08934.021
9 September 1826
to James W. Hale
She appears to have received word of their brother's death, and is very upset by the news because she considered herself quite close to him. She also expresses worry that he did not die a Christian, saying that if she was confident that he had, she...
GLC08934.022
26 December 1826
Certification of Aurelia Hale's service at the academy
A short note certifying Aurelia Hale's time at the academy.
GLC08934.023
23 January 1827
This is the first letter sent to her sister Sarah since Aurelia's relocation from Washington, GA to Mount Ariel, SC. Sarah's last letter took many weeks to reach her, but has finally arrived. She briefly talks about her experience settling into a new...
GLC08934.024
18 January 1776
Ward, Henry, 1732-1797
By the Honorable Nicholas Cooke Esq.
Appointing Thomas Noyes to "Ensign of the colonels company in the said last mentioned regiment"
GLC02150.57
7 July 1794
Barber, Nathan, fl. 1794
A Return of the Men, Arms, Ammunition and Accoutrements of Captain Blank
GLC02150.58
1778
Hutchins, Thomas, 1730-1789
A Topographical Description of Virginia, Pennsylvania, Maryland and North Carolina, Comprehending the Rivers...
"A Topographical Description of Virginia, Pennsylvania, Maryland and North Carolina, Comprehending the Rivers Ohio, Kenhawa, Sioto, Cherokee, Wabash, Illinois, Mississippi, ect. The Climate, Soil and Produce, Whether Animal, Vegetable, or Mineral...
GLC03638.01
18 October 1763
Watson, Brook, 1735-1807
to Joshua Mauger
Discusses ships, Mauger's brother and the price of beaver fur.
GLC03902.001
25 October 1763
The price of beaver is low so he will wait before trying to sell the shipment. Also mentions rising bankruptcy among English merchants. He is ill.
GLC03902.002
25 June 1765
A Captain Richard Linthorne from Poole wishes to purchase a ship. Watson hopes the captain's destination is Halifax or Holland rather than America; any number of ships are willing to go to the former destinations. [Written during the stamp act...
GLC03902.003
18 July 1772
Regarding finances. He needs records from Mauger's bankers to make his account current.
GLC03902.005
8 August 1772
Informs Mauger that his letters will be sent by the "Adamant." Lord Hillsborough has been removed and succeeded by Lord Dartmouth. (Playfully misquotes Churchill.)
GLC03902.006
27 August 1772
Regarding finances. The "Adamant" sailed the day before. Mentions the arrival of other ships and thinks wheat speculation will do well this year.
GLC03902.007
31 October 1772
Business accounts mentions Mr. Tyson [a friend of Mauger's] has died and his wife is very ill. Watson sent his wife to the country to protect her health. The government intends to take over the affairs of the India Company.
GLC03902.008
5 November 1772
He thinks Mr. Butler may be entitled to a refund of £ 150. He visited Mrs. Tyson and she is recovering.
GLC03902.009
6 November 1772
Regarding a refund for Mr. Butler.
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