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October 1899
Taft, William H. (William Howard), 1857-1930
to Nellie Taft re: girls who have applied to be his nurse, cook, laundress, etc.
Accompanied by a description of one young woman.
GLC05585.05
5 August 1870
Coit, Mary B., fl. 1870
to Ellen
This letter may have been written by Charles Morgan Coit's wife to his sister, Ellen.
GLC03603.345
4 May 1862
Wharton, Bell, 1843-?
to [Joseph M. Maitland]
Addresses letter "Dear Friend Joe." Relays a story about an "exceedingly interesting epistle" that was stored in a woman's pocket that she wanted to read. Reports that she eventually took it from her and "got my nose nearly broken in." Recipient...
GLC03523.10.041
17 November 1802
Swan, Christiana, fl. 1799-1804
to Lucy Flucker Knox [in French]
Letter is in French. Letter is written to Lucy Flucker Knox, the daughter of Henry and Lucy Knox.
GLC02437.07769
circa 1770-1806
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
[Promissory note]
States that Henry Jackson will pay Mrs. Hannah Moore money due her on either a quarterly or monthly basis.
GLC02437.08105
circa 1776-1806
[Petitions]
Discusses a petition made by two widows for assistance as they now have to support their families by themselves.
GLC02437.08205
24 June 1794-5 November 1795
The estate of Main Swete Walrond Esq. dec'd in account with Sarah Lyons Flucker
Lists transactions and account entries with amounts.
GLC02437.06564
circa 1585-1763
Grevenraed, Anna, fl. 1714-1719
to Peter van Brugh re: [in Dutch]
GLC03107.04893
1865/07/10 - 1866/02/17
Gilpin, Sarah Lydia, 1802-1894
Diary of Sarah Gilpin
Pages numbered 857 - 1139
GLC06846.06
1867/08/06 -1868/03/16
Sarah Lydia Gilpin Diary 1867-1868
Pages numbered 1444 - 1675 Note: Last page not numbered August 21, 1867: The author records this date as "my birthday and my dear father's death-day."
GLC06846.07
1868/03/17 - 1868/12/31
Diary of Sarah Lydia Gilpin 1868
56 p. numbered 1676 - 1732 32 p. blank 103 p. Unnumbered diary pages
GLC06846.08
1869/09/02 - 1870/05/26
Diary of Sarah Lydia Gilpin 1869-1870
Pages numbered 193 - 433
GLC06846.09
1871/01/01 - 1871/08/21
Diary of Sarah Lydia Gilpin 1871
Pages numbered 646 - 862
GLC06846.10
1871/08/22 - 1872/05/18
Diary of Sarah Lydia Gilpin 1872
Pages numbered 863 - 1095
GLC06846.11
1874/10/23 - 1875/06/12
Diary of Sarah Lydia Gilpin 1874
Pages numbered 1817 - 2032
GLC06846.12
1879/05/13 - 1879/12/25
Diary of Sarah Lydia Gilpin 1879
Pages numbered 4020 - 5087 Note: Break in numbering. 4099 followed by 5000
GLC06846.13
1773 and 7 March 1774
to Lucy Knox
Later copy of two love letters from Henry Knox to Lucy Flucker (Knox) written during their courtship. In the first, Knox complains of not receiving a message from Lucy, expresses his affection, and attempts to solidify plans for a meeting at a coffee...
GLC02437.00125
July 15, 1878
[Itemized lists of furniture]
Itemized list of furniture with monetary amount for each item. The list contains such items as "One arm chair. Parlour," "1/2 Doz Walnut chairs," "Large Bed," and "Glass Bowl." Overall, all seventeen items are tabulated to fetch $56.50. In a separate...
GLC01896.100
1861-1865
Senous
to Mother
[See # 135.] Apologizes for not going somewhere last Monday night. Thanks Mathe for taking care of "No. 6."
GLC02715.131
8 August 1776
Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786
[Bill for supplies to Mary Airey]
Bill, mostly for wine, from Nathanael Greene to Mary Airey.
GLC00634.03.02
2 September 1795
Knox, Lucy Flucker, 1756-1824
to Henry Knox
Asks Knox to bring some things back from Boston for her, among other various topics.
GLC02437.06509
1717/05/10
Cruger, Marya, fl. 1717
to Chatrina Livingston re: [in Dutch]
Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.05207
1743/05/24
Livingston, Catrina, fl. 1743
to Henry Livingston re: [in Dutch]
GLC03107.05265
19 December 1859
Duncan, Stephen, 1787-1867
[List of accounts owed to Duncan September to December 1859]
First two pages include account totals for persons who owe Duncan. Page three contains a letter, possibly to Charles P. Leverich, a financial agent. In the letter, Duncan comments on other accounts, noting that the annual percentage rate is ten...
GLC05339.01
1 November 1774
Cooper, William, 1720-1809
[Marriage between Captain James Urquhart and Hannah Flucker]
Partially printed. William Cooper, as Town Clerk of Boston, asserts that Captain James Urquhart and Hannah Flucker have satisfied the legal requirements to be married.
GLC02437.09092
July 13, 1863
Noble, Marget Roberts, fl. 1861-1866
to her sister
Written on patriotic stationary and comes with a patriotic envelope. Written from "New Liberty Po Co Ills," perhaps New Liberty, in Pope County, Illinois. Written to Sarah Lay, wife of Creed A. Lay. Signs name as Marget J. Noble.
GLC01013.23
1867
Leutz, Emanuel, 1816-1868
Mrs. Schuyler Firing her Corn Fields on the Approach of the British
One engraving, entitled "Mrs. Schuyler Firing her Corn Fields on the Approach of the British" dated 1867. The painting was originally entitled "Mrs. Schuyler Firing her Wheat Fields." Depicts Catherine Schuyler setting fire to her crops, preventing...
GLC08878.0066
1861-1864
[calling card and envelope]
The envelope is addressed to "Miss Clapp." The calling card belongs to Marion Ruth Miller.
GLC09355.036
1931
Hutton, D.M., fl. 1931
Lincoln Marriage Temple
GLC08880.133
3 February 1923
Barton, William E., fl. 1922-1923
Abraham Lincoln's Lost Grandmother
GLC08880.048
19 August 1790
to Euphemia Ogden
Discusses her bad habits with her friend Mrs. [Euphemia?] Ogden. Notes she has made some progress and no longer stays in bed until ten but rises at eight. Also mentions they might be their new neighbors.
GLC02437.09819
21 May 1733
Moody, Joseph, fl. 1733
[Rights of inheritance]
Document stating that as Margaret Houghton, wife of Joseph Houghton is the only surviving heir in her family, she will have the rights to the family estate and possessions.
GLC02437.08858
August 26, 1902
Stokes, Emily, fl. 1902
to Mrs. Powell
She reports on Woodbury Union's meetings and discussion topics. She would like their report on time.
GLC00687.269
5 September 1865
Wright, Lizzie, fl. 1860
to John Weeks
Gives Weeks "permission" to call her at any time he deems proper.
GLC06728.089
6 August 1861
Parker, Sarah H., fl. 1861
to "Brothers and Sister"
Signed "Sarah H Parker"
GLC02181.22
circa 1861-1864
Brady, Mathew B., 1823-1896
[Set of 6 carte-de-visites of Mary Todd Lincoln]
GLC09192
23 March 1804
Gregorie, Catharine S.M., 1765-1821
to William Graham
One letter addressed to William Graham from Catharine S. Gregoire dated March 23, 1804. Pertains to the schedule for his visit and their travel arrangements. Also mentions the death of Mr. Montgomery.
GLC01795.057
6 August 1804
Richous, C., fl. 1800
to Catharine S. Gregoire
One letter addressed to Mme. Gregoire from C. Rickhous dated August 6, 1804. Pertains to her opinion of a pupil.
GLC01795.073
3 November 1841
Fraser, Jane, fl. 1841
to Mrs. Bricksdale
One letter addrssed to Mrs. Bricksdale from Jane Fraser dated November 3, 1841. Pertains the unexpected death of an acquiantance.
GLC01795.084
June 19, 1861
Powell, George May, 1835-1905
to Emma C. Small
re: He apologizes for the tardiness of this letter, brief as it is, due to his many responsibilities. He intimates at the future possibility of exchanging communication about lectures, articles, and books, particularly the Bible.
GLC00687.003
August 21, 1866
Small, Emma C., fl. 1860-1868
to George May Powell
re: She has received his latest letter, and hopes he will send a woman to help her. She has been quite busy. Written at Round Hill
GLC00687.029
1861-1864 ca.
Carte-de-visite of Mary Todd Lincoln
Brady imprint on verso. Half length bust portrait. Wearing a black dress.
GLC09192.01
1861
Brady imprint on verso. Full length bust portrait. Wearing a dark pattern dress.
GLC09192.02
Brady imprint on verso. Full length bust portrait. Wearing a white pattern dress. Same image as GLC09192.04.
GLC09192.03
November 1861
Brady imprint on verso. Full length bust portrait. Wearing a white pattern dress. Same image as GLC09192.03.
GLC09192.04
Brady imprint on verso. Full length bust portrait. Wearing a white pattern dress.
GLC09192.05
GLC09192.06
4 October 1859
Higgins, Patrick, fl. 1859-1862
to Fannie Schoonmaker
Would prefer to see her in person than respond to her with a letter. Feels lonely and has "nobody to cheer me." Is thinking of her and things in their past. Hopes that she does not reminisce all the time, but reminds her that she "promised me that...
GLC02164.01
1815-1860
Writes to her for the first time since they saw each other almost three weeks before. Asks if she was insulted because Sarah heard him say he loved her. He "can't help telling the truth" about how he feels about her. Talks more of times they had...
GLC02164.03
22 October 1804
Writes a brief note to his wife to let her know that he and his party are on their way home.
GLC02437.07889
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