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[to Henry Jackson]

Knox received Jackson's letter via Benjamin Lincoln and was happy to have news of his son. Knox says the family is very upset that his daughter seems to have consumption. He proclaims, "My God the misery of this world!"

GLC02437.07396

to Henry Knox

Jackson received Knox's letter of June 1. He discusses with Knox the issue of paying the freight "out of the articles, if they are to be sold." This issue is connected to the business account with Mrs. Swan. Mentions the interest in seeing Knox...

GLC02437.07426

to Thomas Longman

Document is unsigned, but handwriting suggests its author is Henry Knox. No addressee is listed, but previous research determined it to be Thomas Longman (which is corroborated by the content of GLC02437.04169). Discusses an arrangement for Longman...

GLC02437.04170

to Jeremiah Wadsworth

Requests money to pay the firm of Samuel Ward & Brothers. Notes that the sum can be charged to his account. Includes a note from the firm to pay Mrs. Catharine Greene, the widow of General Nathanael Greene. Page two contains a 15 September 1787 note...

GLC02437.03658

[Money owed to Annie]

N. Tanner owes Annie $20 with interest at ten per cent until paid. $23.85 paid written at bottom.

GLC05756.147

to Sylvia Weiner

Marge writes that Joe has lost his job but they are not worried because he has plenty of contacts. She also writes that Adele has been scratching herself since her breaking up with her boyfriend.

GLC09414.1553

to Cousin

One letter from Jane Fraser addressed to her cousin dated April 4, 1845. Pertains to the death of her sister-in-law and building a green house.

GLC01795.088

to James Burgh

She responds to his return of the Harleian collection. She comments on his health and the death of Dr. Hasekswerth.

GLC01794.20

to Lord Nuneham

Is a draft. She expresses gratitude for his gift in support of her literary efforts.

GLC01794.34

to William Graham

One letter addressed to William Graham from Charles Gregorie dated May 31, 1791. Pertains to Graham's previous letter related to Catharine Macaulay Graham's recovery. Gregoire requests clarification of her health since the previous letter was...

GLC01795.043

to William Graham

One letter addressed to William Graham from Catharine S.M. Gregorie dated January 23, 1801. Pertains to her response of news of his health. Mentions that she has sent her sons back to school after a lengthy Christmas holiday.

GLC01795.051

to William Graham

One letter addressed to William Grahm from Catharine S. Gregoire dated March 30, 1802. Pertains to a recent fever epidemic, her companion, local prices and taxes, and rising costs above local wages.

GLC01795.052

to Emma C. Small

He is concerned about her afflictions. His brother should call within a few days to look after her. He expresses hope that in the future they will be together, with many religious inferences.

GLC00687.014

to Emma C. Small

He has found an apartment and describes Dr. Taylor's treatment. If pictures do not sell in Lexington, the area can be moved to St. Paul. New England seems to be dry for sales.

GLC00687.015

to George May Powell

She looks forward to receiving his letters, and she misses him. She continues to progress in her recovery, and she has great faith in God. She looks forward to the future when they will be together.

GLC00687.018

to George May Powell

She refers to George's recent visit. She has been made schoolteacher for the two young children with whom she boards. She misses him.

GLC00687.024

to George May Powell

She gives a report of her health. She describes her room and the furniture. Letter written at Round Hill.

GLC00687.028

to George May Powell

The previous communication sent by Emma was incomplete due to the ice and harsh travel conditions. Emma has been sick but now is as well and strong as could be hoped, with recovery by degrees. She does not have diphtheria as previously thought. She...

GLC00687.042

to George May Powell

The letter describes Emma's last letters, though hastily written, mentioned him and his sickness. Emma asked that if anyone asked about her private affairs to tell them nothing. She would like a lock of Emma's hair if it can be spared, as well as a...

GLC00687.051

to John Weeks

Writes that she will not be available at Weeks' request, as her brother has been sick. Also included is a poem written by John Weeks.

GLC06728.090

to "Dear Sister"

re: family news

GLC02179.01.034

to Clara M. Miller

re: Describing the view; explaining his job. He misses her and everyone else. He'll be home soon.

GLC05755.004

to Mrs H. Wait

Informs her that the county clerk has not yet registered the mortgage.

GLC08284.126

to Bill

One letter addressed to William E. Johnson from Roseann dated June 10, 1966. Enclosed with a self-portrait photograph. Makes comments on her appearance. She discusses working with prints and the exposure to ammonia at work. Roseann relays that all...

GLC09606.16

to Mr. H. D. Wetmore and Family

One letter addressed to David, Bets, Jack and Mike from Nellie Joe Wetmore dated July 1, 1963. Pertains to attending lectures through a Methodist church. Mentions that her roommate stays up late and that she would be travelling to Paris next.

GLC09573.01.03

to Mr. H. D. Wetmore

One letter addressed to H.D. Wetmore from Nellie Joe Wetmore dated July 10, 1963. Pertains to visiting King Tut's collection at the museum, but there was too much in the collection to see all of it. Expresses admiration for Egyptian culture. Also...

GLC09573.01.11

to Mr. H. D. Wetmore

One postcard addressed to Davis Wetmore from Nellie Joe Wetmore dated Haifa, July 19, 1963. Front of the postcard is of the Garden of Gethesmane by the city wall of Jerusalem. Reverse side contains a message where she thanks Davis for the letters...

GLC09573.01.15

[Photograph of Congresswoman Patsy T. Mink ]

One black-and-white photograph taken by United Press International dated February 2, 1966. Pictured is Represenatitve (D-Hawaii) Patsy Takemoto Mink reading Washington's Farewell Address. According to the wire transfer information, Mink was the first...

GLC09852

to Mary M. Epperly

Sends her condolences over her Aunt's death. Writes that she hopes one day to see her mother and four children in heaven. Says that she is homesick for the county she grew up in.

GLC02715.130

to Saige

The letter is a draft. She has read the political tracts and responds to them. She will attempt to make copies available in England. She comments on a museum's response to her work.

GLC01794.31

[to Sarah Gibson]

He wants Sarah to spend a year in Philadelphia and another in New York to finish her education. By the time she finishes school, the new house in Lexington and the plantation in Louisiana should be completed. Continued 2/8/1846.

GLC04501.050

to her brother Tobias Gibson

Louisiana, Tobias' wife, is ill. Ann tried to get a minister to visit Louisiana, but she refused to see him. She also discusses a man whose fiancee made him switch churches.

GLC04501.061

to Mr. Gibson

Mr. Gibson's daughter (in Lexington) is ill with either pneumonia or inflammation of the lungs. Dr. Cartwright prescribes cough drops and " bleeding, cold air, thin clothing, cold water & cooling things . . . ."

GLC04501.062

to his sister

The "Old Lady's" health has improved but her memory is slipping. He thinks his trip to Texas has greatly improved his health.

GLC04501.079

[to his sister Sarah Gibson]

Recipient inferred from content. He and Hart are going to the city to try to earn money, so the family must keep their hopes up and economize. Father cannot take Loula at the present time. He asks Sarah to send several of his old photographs to...

GLC04501.036

to Isora Sayles

Writes to her friend about how much she misses her. Wishes for her not to move away in case they may return. Comments how she has not been to church but once and how she longs to go. Notes that she has spent the last week in bed and that she needs...

GLC03523.32.02

to Isora Skinkle

Writes of a lady named Emma getting married. Discusses the importance of always remaining holy. Writes, "do not let your earthly lover draw your heart from the heavenly." Wishes her and her new family well. The letter has a watermark on the top...

GLC03523.32.42

[Four newspaper clippings]

Newspaper clippings of jokes, poems and advice. Poem written by Mae De Ray. No author noted for the other three clippings.

GLC03523.52.12

Rome daily. [Vol. 2, no. 214 (November 21, 1877)]

Features a tribute to woman, obituary and advertisements and short blurbs. Subtitle reads: "a daily journal devoted to the interests of Rome and Cherokee Georgia."

GLC02691.12.13

Engraving of Dolley Madison

Hand colored portrait engraving of a middle-age Dolley Madison, drawn by J. Herring after J. Wood.

GLC02231.02

[Collection of items related to Jonathan Clarke] [Decimalized .01-.02]

GLC01450.032

to her brother and sister

Writes that they are starting for Cleveland, Ohio today and had a good visit. Their father's appetite is not as good as it was at home. Mother thinks that he is doing good business canning fruit. Mother has not been feeling well during the trip but...

GLC03523.42.61

[Copy of a codirect and the last will and testament of George Dawson]

The codirect bequeaths his plates, furniture, and books to his wife Anna Maria Dawson and appoints his friend, George Ralston, his new executor (to replace his deceased son-in-law, James Coleman). The will leaves his property in England and America...

GLC01450.610.06

to Harriette Story Paige

Describes a service he attended the previous evening to his sister-in-law. Discusses the form used in the book of Habakkuk, stating that the "passages ... present ... a remarkable instance of the Hebrew form of Poetic composition." Quotes 3...

GLC01946.28

Quotation attributed to Daniel Webster

Quotation attributed to Daniel Webster. Includes an envelope with an inscription attributed to Webster's sister-in-law, Harriette Story Paige. The inscription states: "Mr. Webster wrote the enclosed in reply to a message of mine in a postscript to...

GLC01946.64

to James Dundas

Thanks James for his support and care of William Dundas (Isabella's son) and discusses the arrangement, which was for William's education. Indicates that William had recently travelled home for vacation. Discusses their brother (her brother-in-law...

GLC02549.54

[Deed of release]

Sarah Waldo's deed of release to Henry Knox first signed the "first Tuesday of January A.D." 1791 with subsequent additions in 1793 and 1800. Edward Gray and George Erving signed as witnesses.

GLC02437.07403

to Julia Knox

Sends her condolences about a still-born baby, possibly a sibling of Julia's and tries to comfort her.

GLC02437.07007

to Charley

Writes he is now in Gillisonville at work. He likes the power but enjoys going home every week and being a subordinate in his parent's house. Comments on a dance he attended in Gillisonville which he enjoyed even though he did not know many....

GLC08165.08

to William F. Colcock

States Charles J.C. Hutson has asked her to marry him and she has accepted. Says Hutson will write to him tomorrow. Asks for his consent. Discusses her mother's death and says she wishes she could be here. William F. Colcock and Emmeline L...

GLC08165.28