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14 December 1782
Huntington, Ebenezer, 1754-1834
[Recommendation for a leave of absence for Ensign Cotton]
Recommends Cotton for a forty day leave of absence. Directed to Major General Henry Knox.
GLC02437.09563
20 October 1855
Maitland, William G., 1846-?
to James M. Maitland
Informs his brother that his nine year old daughter recently died, and many friends as well. Discusses the high price of corn. Also speaks of political matters, writing "I can feel as much for suffering humanity as any abolitionist at least, but I...
GLC03523.10.014
23 November 1856
Planke, P.E., fl. 1856
to Joseph M. Maitland
Addresses letter "Dear Coz," wishing him well and writes to him, "get the prettiest girl in Champaign for a wife..." Tells him that he is doing well and is glad to be back in Lancaster.
GLC03523.10.015
20 December 1856
Naturalization Laws
Small note titled "Naturalization Laws," which discusses the laws of Congress, noting there changes over time. Remarks, "there was a secret society called the Illuminists in the latter part of the last Century all those who have had the history of...
GLC03523.10.016
4 March 1857
Maitland, J.G., fl. 1837-1865
to J.M. Maitland
Letter is addressed "to cousin," (either Joseph M. or James M.). Gives updates on family. Notes that Newcastle, where he is writing from, is 12 miles from the Ohio and Pennsylvania Railroad Station. Notes that "Politically I am a National Republican...
GLC03523.10.017
16 August 1857
Coleman, George W., fl. 1857-1886
Informs his cousin that his studies are going well. Writes a great deal about religion, remarking, "Oh! my soul is happy in the love of God the more I write about Christ the happier I get."
GLC03523.10.018
21 June 1858
Bryan, C.W., fl. 1858
to William
Writes a friend and answers questions about mathematical calculations concerning farm prices.
GLC03523.10.019
16 November 1853
Morgan, M.E., fl. 1853
to Nephew
Describes a hike through a cave to his nephew, writing "After having followed the ravine to the river, we again turned about and began to retrace our steps, after pasing the cave we came to an old orchard, where there was an old dutchman gathering...
GLC03523.10.020
6 August 1859
Wamsher, W.R., fl. 1859
Reports that his health is not very good and he is currently undergoing treatment.
GLC03523.10.021
14 September 1859
Martin, J.C., fl. 1859
to J. M. Maitland
Writes short letter to his cousin (either James M. or Joseph M. Maitland). Informs him that all is well, except that Grier is sick. Tells him that he is sorry that his crops have failed. Writes, "Give my love to all my friends and reserve a full...
GLC03523.10.022
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