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In Memoriam

Condolences for Horatio Wait, whose wife just died.

GLC08284.040

Guardianship

Hannah Allen gaining guardienship over Abner Abigail Ruth and Charles Allen; partially printed

GLC02924.070

to Mary "Mollie" Dewey

She wants Mollie to come see her in June or else she will come see her. She reminds her that she used to say she liked her as well as one of own children.

GLC02161.183

to Harriet W. Dewey

They will be going South via Richmond. He tells his mother she works too hard and to take it easy.

GLC02161.153

to Cousin Pristram

Mary received a letter from Pristram in regard to Aunt Sally's welfare and Uncle John Little's estate. In other news Elisabeth is marryring a widower.

GLC02161.155

to Mollie Blossom

He got a telegram from Ida the other day saying she is going to sail on the Meade soon. He wishes he could meet them all in Manila. He would love to take the trip with them.

GLC02161.171

[Minutes of A Bishops Court held Jan'y 13th 1886 for the Bros. Parley and Sister Ann Smout to show cause why they should not be disfellowshiped [sic] . . . . for apostasy]

GLC05756.005

[To the President and Members of the High Council . . . the case of Jacob Thompson and Harriet Thompson.]

Written at Riverdale Ward of the Weber Stake Tabernacle

GLC05756.009

[Council minutes]

case of Jacob and Harriet Thompson. John T. Bybee etc.

GLC05756.011

to his brother and sister

Writes that he has sent Libbie her money. Discusses stocks and family members. Provides a list of travel expenses. The letter is continued on November 9th and contains more news of traveling, family, and friends.

GLC06728.093

to John and Lizzie Weeks

Writes that it has been a long time since they have written. Discusses family. Includes a note from their sister Em. She discusses news of family and friends.

GLC06728.110

[To the High Council of Weber Stake of Zion]

Trial between Mary and L. M. Nelson.

GLC05756.043

to the President and Members of the High Council of Weber Stake of Zion

Randolph and Christina Vandyke have been disfellowed.

GLC05756.054

[receipt]

He received fifty dollars of Mrs. Martha B. Powell as first payment on a house and two lots in Vineland. The balance of the total payment of $450 will be paid in yearly payments of $100 with interest.

GLC00687.255

to Adelia McKinney

re: family news, requesting letters from family members.

GLC02179.01.002

to "Dear Sis"

Dated 14 October without a year. Re: Friends and Family at home

GLC02179.01.040

[Land note]

Signed by [Catherine] Carter and Hezekiah [Thorndick] as witnesses. Document is not signed by but appears to be in Henry Knox's handwriting. A receipt for a note from William Taggart to be paid in 1804 to Henry Knox in the sum of $444.72 for 200...

GLC02437.07719

Daily log, included within a letter

He is sorry for the death of Mrs. Chase. Everyone on board his ship is sick including the doctor so he is running the medical department. He tells the story of their rocky journey. Rest of manuscript reads like a daily log.

GLC08284.105

to Sister Chara

She may come to New York soon. Lizzie had a baby girl. Includes letter from J.W Barker. Mostly illegible.

GLC08284.116

to Mr. H. D. Wetmore and Family

One letter addressed to Davis, Betty, Jack, Mike, Clarice and Juan from Nellie Joe Wetmore dated June 24, 1963. Thanks them for making her trip pleasant, how relaxing she found Seattle and remarking on personal ancedotes.

GLC09573.01.01

to Mr. H. D. Wetmore Jr.

One letter addressed to Davis from Nellie Joe Wetmore dated London, July 3, 1963. Pertains to her luggage being stolen at the hotel containing her jewlery valued at $250. States that the hotel paid for a new suitcase.

GLC09573.01.04

to Mr. H. D. Wetmore

One postcard addressed to Davis from Nellie Joe Wetmore dated July 5, 1963. Front side of the postcard is an image of the Royal Shakespeare Theater at Stratford-Upon-Avon. Pertains to feeling lonely while travelling; attending a N.A.T.O. and SHAPE...

GLC09573.01.08

to Mr. H. D. Wetmore

One letter addressed to Davis Wetmore from Nellie Joe Wetmore dated July 27, 1963. Writes that she flew through a storm leaving Rome. In Venice, Nellie bought crystals to replace the ones lost earlier in the trip. She went on an early morning boat...

GLC09573.01.21

to Henry Knox and Lucy Knox

An invitation from General Greene and his wife to dinner.

GLC02437.00501

to Nisenous E. Epperly

Comments that she is ill. Asks who Senous's sweetheart is. Discusses friends who may visit.

GLC02715.135

to [Tobias] Gibson

He writes about his wife Virginia and plantation business.

GLC04501.086

to Sallie

News concerning family members. Contents suggest these are probably Sarah Gibson Humphreys' children. The letter is partly cross-written.

GLC04501.105

To George Tillotson

Post war letter informing Tillotson on family news.

GLC04558.184

to Isora Skinkle

Writes to her cousin. Informs her that they now have another baby. Reports on the rest of the family and friends. Request that she keeps her informed about all the happenings in Richmond, Illinois. City is listed as Otsego, but no state is noted...

GLC03523.32.45

to Harriet Buchanan

The only U.S. president who never married, to his sister Harriet: "When you have determined (as I trust you will not) never to marry I shall cheerfully provide you a comfortable home. It would afford me great pleasure & promote my own comfort &...

GLC09367

The Sun [June 24, 1894]

One edition of The Sun dated New York, June 24, 1894. Refers to the news of Melle Stanleyetta Titus, passing a legal examination. It was also noted that 20 of the 80 male students were unable to pass. Also contains advertisements, society news, and...

GLC09877

[Collection of 2 items regarding Laura Bridgman] [Decimalized .01- .02]

GLC00496.114

[Deed]

Signed by Jonathan and Hannah Waldo. Bartholomew Gedney and Edward Emerson signed as witnesses. Samuel [Chookley] signed as Justice of the Peace on 19 September 172[2]. A deed of gift from Jonathan Waldo to Samuel Waldo for several parcels of land...

GLC02437.10631

[Contract]

Signed by Samuel and Sarah Waldo, and co-signed by Frances Waldo, Isaac and Lucy Winslow, Thomas and Hannah Flucker (most of Hannah Flucker's signature is missing due to a tear in the document), Francis Bernard, and Thomas Goldthwait. John Commell...

GLC02437.10642

Gown worn by Edith Roosevelt displayed on mannequin.

Pencil note on back: "From Smithsonian Institute Gown Collection."

GLC07002.91

to James William Paige

Informs his brother-in-law that he has made it through "this most melancholy occasion." Appears to be speaking of the 10 April 1829 death from a heart attack of his 47-year-old brother Ezekiel. States that "Mrs. W. [probably his brother's wife]...

GLC01946.11

to Harriette Story Paige

Informs his sister-in-law that he sent her several epitaphs, likely written for his deceased family members. Requests the birth and death dates of his first wife, Grace Fletcher Webster. Instructs Paige to look over the epitaphs and suggest...

GLC01946.46

poem attributed to Daniel Webster

Poem attributed to Daniel Webster docketed to his first wife Grace Fletcher Webster. Includes an envelope with an inscription attributed to Webster's sister-in-law, Harriette Story Paige.

GLC01946.65

to John Bryant

Lyman informs Captain Bryant that "my Dear Wife and your Sister," Sarah Mason, had died. Gives the details of Sarah's illness and death. She was pregnant and died of a fever not long after giving birth to a son that lived only a short time....

GLC03432.083

to Molly Kelly

He compliments her on her travels and sends her gloves and earrings.

GLC04195.47

[Land agreement]

Agreement regarding the land deal between Sarah Waldo and Henry Knox. Mentions Henry Jackson and Benjamin Lincoln.

GLC02437.07404

[to Lucy Knox]

Possibly to her daughter, Lucy. Contains four large areas of text loss. Writes, "I begin to count the hours until I shall have the pleasure to embrace you... may god bless you my precious daughter." Possibly to another daughter; in one partial...

GLC02437.03999

to Bell Maitland

Grier writes to Bell from Vassar College in Poughkeepsie. Reports he is doing well in his business studies and received high scores on his examinations. Says he goes to Sunday School, Preaching and Class Meeting every Sunday. Inquires about mother.

GLC03523.10.188

[An indenture for land from William S. Jones to James Healey]

William S. Jones and his wife Nancy selling land to James Healey, with a number of dockets and attached notes. Docket on verso of first page signed by James Hunter and James Ferguson as Justices of the Peace. Third page attesting to the credentials...

GLC03434.81

Elegiac lines, inscrib'd to Mrs Knox, occasioned by the death of her infant daughter, who deceas'd near Pluckemin N. Jersey July 2 1779

Signed "JBC." "This little Cherub like some blooming flower/ The soft Exotic of an happier clime/ Shrunk from the dawn of beauteous Childhood Hour/ And, drooping sought It's native realms sublime..."

GLC02437.10473

Diary of Neta Snook Southern

This daily diary book primarily includes lists and notes regarding Snook Southern's farm and home. The diary is used sporadically for a nineteen year period. Also included with the diary are various newspaper clippings and receipts.

GLC07243.003

[Papers of Neta Snook Southern]

The earlier papers include a newspaper clipping advertising Snook's flight instruction and a short note most likely written by Neta Snook to her mother. There is correspondence regarding Snook's publication, photocopies of letters written by Amelia...

GLC07243.004

to James B. McPherson

Invitation to dine with "Col. C's daughters." Date inferred.

GLC03746.03.08

[The object of my life is...]

Booth sends a sentiment that states that the object of his life his to do the most for the Lord. This item appears to be a page from an autograph book. Note the quotations on the verso by Adelina Patti Ledstow (1907) and Luisa Tetrazzini (1909/09...

GLC05508.046.02

[Photograph of Julia Ward Howe]

GLC05508.137.02