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October 1751
Ross, George, 1730-1779
[Case of Dalton verses McClure]
Details a case in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, between Andrew Dalton and Robert McClure about a promissory note for payment. Dated "October term."
GLC00682
1843-1900 (bulk: 1861-65)
Kell, John McIntosh, 1823-1900
Collection of John McIntosh Kell [Decimalized .01-.21]
Kell was a member of the United States Navy from 1843 until 19 January, 1861, the day of Georgia's secession from the United States. He served in the Confederate Navy for the duration of the Civil War, commanded the C.S.S. Savannah, and was made a...
GLC00684
May 6, 1849-June 16, 1849
to Mary Kell
Writes to his sister while suspended from duty and awaiting Court Martial aboard the Albany. Describes surrounding islands of Santo Domingo and Navaro with stories of landscape and native islanders. Arrives at Aux Cayes, Haiti, on 11 June 1849 and...
GLC00684.02
October 6, 1859
to Julia Blanche Kell
Writes to his wife while commandant at Warrington Navy Yard. Discusses a month long leave of absence to visit his family. Mentions that he is a member of a court investigating the grounding of the Fulton and that his cousin, Captain James McKay...
GLC00684.04
January 17, 1861
Writes to his wife with postscript that "the Secession Ordinance will probably pass tomorrow."
GLC00684.05
February 24, 1861
Writes to his wife about a package he has sent her. Responds to news of his sons' ill health and suggests a healthier diet for them. Mentions a ship named the Everglade which is to be purchased the next day, "when I will take immediate command."...
GLC00684.06
March 5, 1861
Writes that "I hope to refer the Savannah ready for service day after tomorrow." Makes reference to Yankee slang on third page. In closing, Kell mentions that he had meant to send a copy of Lincoln's inaugural address and adds that "I do not think...
GLC00684.07
March 18, 1861
Writes that on his arrival at Cumberland Island he was greeted by "a goodly number of ladies & gentlemen, guests & household of Mr. Nightengale" eager "to view the Georgia Steamer of War." Reports that he will be sailing to Fernandina, Florida in an...
GLC00684.08
March 22, 1861
Writes to his wife about the ill health of their son. Mentions that "Commodore Tattnall is here & I am to report to him tomorrow: Morris' Steamer the Huntress has arrived."
GLC00684.09
August 16, 1863 - August 18, 1863
Kell, Julia Blanche, 1836-1917
to Evelyn Kell
Writes to Kell's sister Evy. Mentions Kell's mother and his sister Mary. Discusses a stylish new bonnet she has recently sent to Evelyn, which "is quite moderate. I think my summer bonnet is higher," and offers to send fabrics from Macon Mills to...
GLC00684.10
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