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October 19, 1869
Pearce, Thirza, fl. 1861-1869
to Father and Mother
Discusses teaching. Written from "Shiloh," but no state name is given.
GLC00066.152
April 4, 1763
Pendleton, Edmund, 1721-1803
to [James Madison], re: concerning a will in the Willis family
Note docketed and signed on the verso by Edmund Pendleton, April 4, 1763. Probably sent to James Madison, Sr., concerning a will relating to his ward, Mary Willis.
GLC00099.013
7 March 1802
Gabrial, Alexis, fl. 1802
to Henry Knox
Informs Knox he is leaving for Baltimore, Maryland tomorrow. Says he would be happy to be of service to Knox and speaks highly of Mrs. Lucy Knox and their daughter Lucy Knox.
GLC02437.07721
1863/07/10
Buchanan, James, 1791-1868
to Maria B. Weaver re:
GLC06400.02
[n.y.]/07/11
Daniell, fl. 1831-1901
to Johnston Livingston re: romantic predicament
Daniell writes that he is currently involved in a love affair with a certain woman whom he would like to propose to. However, he fears that there is a chance she would reject him, which would be an unbearable wound to his confidence.
GLC03107.04180
1862-1920s
Photographs of circus performers, including Tom Thumb, circus set-up, etc.
Three carte de visites, two of Tom Thumb and wife. Twelve cabinet cards featuring various circus performers, most wearing street clothes. Three 20th Century 8x10 prints ca. 1919. One shows setting up of the midway, another is of Ruth Cohen and her...
GLC05508.068
5 November 1795
Kerby, Thomas Norbury, fl. 1795
to Sarah Lyons Flucker
Discusses a bill of exchange and accounts.
GLC02437.06565
11 November 1841
Webster, Daniel, 1782-1852
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
circa 1845
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
01 July 1785
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Money order to Mary Pelham
Henry Knox orders Henry Jackson to pay Mary Pelham "eight pounds six shillings and eight pence" and charge it to Knox's account.
GLC02437.08579
circa 1806
[Account]
Account of various items for Sarah Lyons Flucker paid by the late Henry Knox. Items listed by date.
GLC02437.08727
circa 1861-1865
Hall, Edward H., fl. 1860-1899
Three calling cards + envelope:
St. Paul's Church, ; Joseph Cox, Monument St.; and Miss Louisa Gittings
GLC02234.43
1861-1865
Woodlief, Anne, 1793-1860
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
18 August 1865
Epperly, C. D., fl. 1865
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
17 December 1784
Groome, Francis, fl. 1784
[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
5 November 1794
to Henry Jackson
Discusses financial matters conerning various people including Betsy Winslow. Mentions General [David]
GLC02437.06236
Photographs of circus performers, including Tom Thumb, circus set-up, etc. (# 1-14, 16)
Three carte de visites, two of Tom Thumb and wife. Twelve cabinet cards featuring various circus performers, most wearing street clothes.
GLC05508.068.01
11 October 1853
Gibson, Tobias, fl. 1861-1865
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
1912-1927
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
1930 ca.
Underwood, John, fl. 1920-1930
[Photograph of Amelia Earhart with Lockheed Martin Vega plane]
Inscription on verso is written by Lloyd Royer. He writes that he and Earhart didn't spend much time together. There is also a stamp with the name and address of John W. Underwood, possibly the photographer.
GLC07243.006.02
July 15, 1866
Addie, fl. 1866
to Carrie
Discusses her recent journey to Empire, Michigan.
GLC00919.25.26
1861-1877
Jones, Fitz Edwin, 1860-?
Unknown
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
October 1948
Bullard, F. Lauriston, 1866-1952
Anna Ella Carroll and Her "Modest" Claim
GLC08880.114
1793
[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
22 March 1800
[Bill of exchange]
Bill of exchange to pay Martha Street $200. Noted as written at Norfolk, state unknown.
GLC02437.08765
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