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to Theodora Colcock Hutson

Discusses Theodora's plans to visit her family's Ocean Plantation and Uncle John's house. Reports various family news and impending visits.

GLC08165.17

[Photograph of Julia Ward Howe]

Print of Mrs. Howe by Foster Brothers.

GLC01266.02

[Receipt for funds].

Also signed by Deborah Willbor (her mark). Receipt for Enos Gifford, executor, of twenty-five shillings left to Willbor by her father Christopher Gifford. Attested as Clerk of the Township of Dartmouth.

GLC02924.016b

to Charles J. C. Hutson

Discusses the recent engagement of Hutson to his daughter, Emmeline Colcock. Says he will be very sad to see his daughter go because she has been a great help with her younger siblings since her mother died. He consents to the marriage and has...

GLC08165.29

to William F. Colcock

Note to her father asking about her mother and little sister and remarking that she wants to see them. Asks what they will name the baby. Seems to be written by Emmeline as a young child. Dated April 21, but no year. William F. Colcock was...

GLC08165.82

to Albert Gillett

Addresses Albert as "Dear Sir." Tells him to take his time getting to her, but informs him of her schedule. Letter is quite short, but does include in the postscript that "now dont think that I dont care to see you for it seems as though the days...

GLC03523.05.28

[Suggestions]

Writes suggestions for Hannah Harwood, Lucy Knox's sister, in claiming their rights to the Waldo patent.

GLC02437.09958

[Deed for David Trickey]

Deed in which Hannah and Thomas Flucker sell land to David Trickey. Signed by the Fluckers as well as by Francis Waldo and James Urquhart as witnesses.

GLC02437.09093

to Francis Waldo

Contains two letters. The first, written on 24th July 1784, discusses land arrangements regarding the estate of Thomas and Hannah Flucker. The second letter, written as an addendum to the first on 3 August, seems to continue on this topic.

GLC02437.09108

to Thomas Flucker

Received Flucker's last two letters, and would have responded sooner, but expected to be in Boston so he could meet with Flucker directly. Mentions correspondence with a Mrs. Parker. Discusses money and goods for Flucker that he has in his...

GLC02437.09007

[Mr. John Kneeland's deed]

Docket (which appears on a third page) indicates the deed was being sent to Mr. Thomas Flucker. Documents that a tract of land in Boston was purchased by Thomas Flucker from John Kneeland and his wife, Abigail. Signed by John and Abigail Kneeland...

GLC02437.09020

[Waldos' deed to Anthony Dyer]

Partially printed. Documents that the children of Brigadier General Samuel Waldo, and their spouses, have sold Anthony Dyer a particular tract of land from the Waldo patent lands. Signed by Samuel Waldo, Isaac and Lucy Winslow, and Thomas and...

GLC02437.09030

[Deed to Israel Thorndike and William Prescott]

Title from docket. Docket, written in Knox's hand, also notes: "This was a deed which by a verbal agreement was to be reconvey[ed] on the payment of 17000 Dollars." Henry and Lucy Knox convey the land to Thorndike and Prescott.

GLC02437.10349

[Indenture between Henry and Lucy Knox with Israel Thorndike, William Prescott, and David Sears]

Signed by Thorndike, Sears, Prescott, Henry and Lucy Knox. Countersigned by Joseph Platt, Justice of the Peace, and Ebenezer Gage as witnesses. Contains a note written in Boston 24 July 1806 by Joseph Platt. Pertains to Knox's Maine lands.

GLC02437.10350

[Estate records]

Estate records for various people, including Thomas Flucker, Henry and Lucy Knox, Daniel Davis, and Samuel Waldo. Includes various transactions, particularly lands sold. Date from docket.

GLC02437.10427

[Note regarding a duel between Samuel Blachley Webb and William Livingston]

Fragment. Relates, "a negotiation in the newspapers will most probably terminate the affair... The affair originates about Miss Wyckham."

GLC02437.00682

"Mrs. Theo. Roosevelt and two sons."

Shows Edith Roosevelt with sons Quentin and Archie. Image mounted on cloth with completed publication form affixed to reverse. Copyright by Arthur Hewitt.

GLC07002.82

to Oliver K. Hand

Thanks Hand, a lawyer in New York City, for a letter received 4 September. Writes "Naturally I am glad to know that my position with regard to woman suffrage meets your approval. I intend to continue my opposition to this measure." Written on...

GLC03481.28

to Lucy Flucker Knox Thatcher

Writes a letter to her eldest daughter, Lucy, providing some details about members of their circle of acquaintance. Asks after Lucy's brother Henry, and his wife, Eliza. Mentions that their young sister, Caroline, is well.

GLC02437.07844

to Caroline Knox

Writes about her feelings of separation from her sister.

GLC02437.08073

[William Knox's acccount with James Norman]

Room and board for 9 days in Amsterdam. Total came to £16.11. Signed by Mary Norman stating the payment was received.

GLC02437.08529

[Receipt]

Receipt of Mrs. Lucy Knox for cleaning a stain.

GLC02437.08635

[Memo]

Discusses land deals with Madame de Leval and Mr. de la Roche, most likely in regards to land in Maine.

GLC02437.08178

to Lucy Knox [incomplete]

Writes to her sister about her children and asks about Lucy's family.

GLC02437.08223

to Lucy Flucker Knox [incomplete]

Appears to be writing to her niece and asks that she gives her regards to her parents.

GLC02437.08245

The estate of General Henry Knox deceased to Sarah Dunton

List of expenses for Knox's funeral. Date previously inferred, written in pencil.

GLC02437.08853

[Extracts]

Extracts from two wills. The first is dated 10 October 1729, from the will of John Pitts, settling his estate on his children. The second is dated 5 September 1727 from Susannah Jacobs leaving her legacy to her granddaughter.

GLC02437.08860

She was all the world to me.

Text originally printed in New York City by Horace Waters. Lyrics written by a Dr. Duffy. Music written in 1864 by Foster. Contains a color print, published by Charles Magnus, depicting a small girl holding a caged bird.

GLC03619.01.10

to Everett

Writes to her friend using a new pen she is sure will make a difference. Expresses her loneliness without him and says she only lives when they are together and apologizes for inquiring about a possible marriage. She plainly explains that she would...

GLC06573.03

[Marriage certificate of Edward R. Glover and Emma L. Fowlkes]

Partially printed certificate recording the marriage performed according to the Protestant Episcopal Church. Benners was the rector of Christ Church in Jefferson, Texas.

GLC06623.26

to Elizabeth Blair

A friend informs Blair, the daughter of Francis Preston Blair, of the affairs of mutual acquaintances in Washington, D.C. Year estimated based on the use of Blair, Elizabeth's maiden name. "A.G. Brown" was written in the top right corner of the...

GLC03209.27.08

to Elizabeth Blair Lee

Discusses family members with Lee, who was the daughter of Francis Preston Blair and the wife of Navy Rear Admiral Samuel Phillips Lee. Signed as "Mary B." Last name assumed from references the author made to family members.

GLC03209.27.06

to James M. Maitland

Writes to her brother summarizing all the family news.

GLC03523.10.012

to Mrs. Willes

Says she just heard that Mrs. Willes's little boy was sick. Wants to help if she can. Dated 29 February with no year. Written on what appears to be Mary Wilkes's stationary, which has a large "W" on the first page.

GLC03479.76

[Photographs of Neta Snook and others]

The photographs are mounted on a black photo album page on both sides. The recto has five photographs containing images of Neta Snook with her dog Cam, Snook's Canuck airplane, and possibly employees of Goodyear field in Ames, Iowa. The verso of...

GLC07243.006.04

[Cabinet card of Roberta Archer Jeffery]

Roberta Archer Jeffery, vignette portrait on cabinet card. Albumen print [Richmond, Virginia: Davis Portraits]. Inscribed: "Roberta Archer Jeffery" on verso. Davis trademark includes Virginia state seal and "First Premium" medal awarded by...

GLC01896.171

to Simon Bradstreet and Joseph Stevens

Inquires about a man named Rudgen (or Brigden), who had moved into the neighborhood of the Boston church Mather ministered. Some people from Charlestown came to Mather with information that Rudgen had libeled his mother and signed a confession to...

GLC02493

Legal document re: the estate of Anthonia Slackboome

Written and signed by both Cornelius van Dyck and Johannes Provoost, administrators and trustees of the estate of Antonia Blackboome, widow of the late Arent van CorLaer. The document certifies the transfer of a tract of land to Johannes Clute. The...

GLC03107.00119

to Judge Aaron Van Der Poel re: New York politics and matrimony

Written as President. Van Buren says he is lonely and worried about being exposed "to that greatest of dangers matrimony."

GLC02793.022

to Edwin F. Husi

Letter regarding Husi's recipient's upcoming marriage. Written on printed stationery "The Vice-President's Chamber."

GLC02512.08

Collection of 3 legal documents with W.S. Hancock photograph [decimalized]

GLC00733

to Robert Livingston re: denial of the marriage of his daughter

Meech denies reports that his daughter has married, and sharply criticizes the sacrilege that he has seen in his church. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00980

to Robert Livingston re: waiting for Margaret Vetch

Jo[h]anna explains that she is waiting for Margaret to arrive in Boston, but offers to return home immediately if her family desires it. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00984

to Robert Livingston [in Dutch]

Letter to Livingston from his daughter.

GLC03107.00538

Indenture for the sale of land to Philip Livingston

The document outlines Elisabeth Noble's sale of a tract of land in Connecticut to Philip Livingston. Signed by both Elisabeth Noble and Philip Livingston. Following the indenture on p.4, there is a note signed by John Ashley, 15 May 1735, with an...

GLC03107.02467

Account of Robert Livingston with John Nicolls' wife

Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.01604

to Robert Livingston re: desire to hear from her parents

Jo[h]anna asks why she has not heard from her parents in so long, and wonders why she is not in their thoughts.

GLC03107.01011

to Robert Livingston re: longing for home

Jo[h]anna writes of her plan to return home as soon as Margaret Vetch arrives in Boston, and expresses her deep longing to be with her mother.

GLC03107.01018

to Robert Livingston re: family news

Philip writes that his wife and children may pay Robert and Alida a visit, and rejoices at his sister's rejection of an ill-fitted suitor.

GLC03107.01149

to Robert Livingston re: dispelling rumors

Margaret relates her displeasure about an unfair charge her father has brought against her, and begs the opportunity to confront the individual responsible for making this statement. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01184