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One untitled engraving circa 1861-1877. Caption notes "engraved expressely for the ladies' repository." Depicts a mother helping her two children get dressed. The mother fixes her daughter's hair as her son puts on his socks and shoes. A white cat...

GLC08878.0036

[visiting card of Rev. K. Mrs. Walter Roy Tourtellot]

GLC02750.326

to Aaron Jeffery

Expressing shock over Aaron's choice to become a student. She did not think he was "earnest enough to be willing to use the self denial that will be necessary in order to be a student," but says she will no longer oppose his decision. Offers Aaron...

GLC01896.027

to Miss Lillie

Wishes to escort Miss Lillie to the institute. Note on verso wishes to escort Miss Lena to and from Church. Includes a biblical quote. The name Louola Martin is written several times on both sides of the paper.

GLC02715.133

to Joseph A. Humphreys

He has decided to stay in Lexington for a while. Sarah (Gibson Humphreys) writes the second page of the letter and teases her husband about being away from home.

GLC04501.071

Wedding Announcement for Carrie Wright

GLC02751.47

Wedding Announcement for Lydia Wright

GLC02751.48

For Emma (A Calling Card)

Other side reads: Remember thy creator?

GLC02751.49

Engraving of Hannah More

An engraving of Hannah More based on the painting by H.W. Pickersgill. More is seated holding glasses.

GLC09791.10

to Harriette Story Paige

Offers this letter to his sister-in-law with a gift. Hopes she values the gift beyond its "material & the workmanship." Offers the gift to assure her of his "constant and affectionate regard."

GLC01946.21

to Harriette Story Paige

Requests his sister-in-law to send him a copy of "The Spectator" from his table, so he may forward it on to his wife, Caroline LeRoy Webster. Docket marked "In Court (Boston)."

GLC01946.59

to Sarah Lyons Flucker

Discusses a bill of exchange and accounts.

GLC02437.06565

to Carrie

Discusses her recent journey to Empire, Michigan.

GLC00919.25.26

[Note]

Appears to be a note about Lucy Knox, wife of the late Henry Knox. Describing her life and character, the note was possibly written as a retrospect after her death. Author and date is not listed. A circa date of 1806-1824 was taken from the death...

GLC02437.09883

[Estate report] [incomplete]

Discusses the will of the parents of Lucy Knox and Hannah Urquhart Harwood, as Knox and Hannah are listed as its executors. Writes about debts and who has the rights to what. Date previously inferred, written in pencil.

GLC02437.10430

[Promissory note to Richard Sharpe]

Promissory note for Richard Sharpe, sent to Nathanael Greene. The note is from Mary Airey, but written and signed by Francis Groome. Sharpe signed on verso.

GLC00634.03.09

to Ms Parker

Responds to a complaint from the daughter of his recently deceased business partner, James Parker: "Desiring nothing but what is just, shall be more pleas'd to find little due to me than much...I think it contributes to the Duration of Friendship...

GLC09074

[Bill of exchange]

Bill of exchange to pay Martha Street $200. Noted as written at Norfolk, state unknown.

GLC02437.08765

[Account]

List of transactions between Lucy Knox and Thomas Vose. Date previously inferred, written in pencil.

GLC02437.08854

Newspaper Clippings

Three undated newspaper articles. Two obituaries for Mary Kellogg, who died in 1912, and one article mentioning her daughter Mrs. L. E. Dodson, probably written in 1927.

GLC03523.31.26

to Anne Woodlief

Arrived in Norfolk after an uncomfortable, dull and lonely trip from Petersburg, meeting "Capt Con" and his family [all in good health] to deliver a letter to "Miss Harriet", planned meeting with Anne's father in Petersburg, happiness and...

GLC01896.002

to Dr. Richard Jeffery

Requesting Jeffery and Hannah to come up and visit him as soon as conveniently possible. Discusses the logistics of the trip including places to stay along the way and people willing to provide transportation.

GLC01896.004

[Richard Graham and Catharine Graham give power of attorney to John Wickham]

Cosigned by Catherine, with a signed attestation at end by Thomas L. Mead, notary public. Outlines the powers and responsibilities being given to Wickham. Written on blue paper with corrections (possibly in Graham's hand).

GLC02146.20

to Emily Ward re: lock of hair and thanks for wishes (with hair)

Written as President. Emily Ward was the daughter of General Ward.

GLC02793.020

Account of Catryn van Hoese [in Dutch]

GLC03107.00990