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to Aaron Hobart

Shares his views of law, discusses possibly becoming Hobart's classmate and notes that he may take up the law as his profession. Mentions that he is enjoying himself in Pawtuxet because of the females there and wants to know how Aaron is doing with...

GLC06313.04.005

to Henry Knox

Peirce includes a list of bills from Ebenezer Pemberton. Talks about Thomas Flucker getting money from Beaumez and a portable desk from his mother. Talks about their business affairs and various shipments.

GLC02437.07391

to whom it may concern

Forgiving Mark Hall for "the act committed to my husband. . . . ."

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to Professor James Strong

She seeks a traveling companion on the Professor's trip as advertised.

GLC00687.094

to William Graham

One letter addressed to William Graham from Catharine S.M. Gregorie dated January 30, 1811. Pertains to updates of her sons: David passed his examinations at Oxford and Charles is now in Edinburgh.

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to William Graham

One letter addressed to William Graham from Catharine S.M. Gregorie dated December 15, 1816. Pertains to travelling to Paris and visits from her sons.

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to Catharine Macaulay

He returns the books he borrowed from her, the Harleian collection. He comments on his poor health and his doctor. He has printed twelve sheets of Political Disquisitions and will present her a copy.

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to William Graham

One letter addressed to William Graham from Charles Gregorie dated April 21, 1791. He recaps the letters he has recently sent and again requests notice of the arrival of the wine. He assumes that not having received word of the condition of her means...

GLC01795.042

[Note identifying letter bundle from Catharine Graham to husband left to daughter Catharine S. Gregorie upon her mother’s death]

One undated note in the hand of Catharine S. Gregorie's daughter indicating that the correspondence between her mother, Catharine S. Gregorie, and her stepfather, William Graham was dated 1796-1820, and returned to her upon the death of her mother...

GLC01795.044

to William Graham

One letter addressed to William Graham from Catharine S. Gregoire dated January 10, 1804. Pertains to spending two months in London with her daughter, studying art, and attending theater performances. Letter written at Pain's Hill.

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to William Graham

One letter addressed to William Graham from Catharine S. Gregoire dated January 17, 1805. Pertains to his issues with tenants, Christmas festivities, travelling to London in the spring, and her sons' education.

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to William Graham

One letter addressed to William Graham from Catharine S.M. Gregorie dated March 22, 1809. She is grateful for their communication. She reports on the condition of their house and her sons. She describes the journeys she has taken with her daughter.

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to William Graham

One letter addressed to William Graham from Catharine S.M. Gregorie dated February 1, 1810. Pertains to updates of her sons.

GLC01795.062

to George May Powell

Emma C. Small describes her recovery and expresses gratitude to be remembered in his prayers.

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to George May Powell

Emma thanks George for caring for her and expresses hope to be better soon.

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to George May Powell

She hopes that he has received her letter about her situation, and hopes that he will come to her, worrying that the doctor will not let her leave. Letter written at Round Hill.

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to George May Powell

They try to make an account of letters written and received. She wonders if he will come and bring her trunk and crutch, as she asked previously. Letter written at Round Hill.

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to George May Powell

She reports on Emma's progress; Emma is not yet strong enough to write. Emma sends her love and promises to write soon herself.

GLC00687.041

to George May Powell

She thanks him for his lengthy, detailed communication, which she is unable to return. She attended worship service with Mr. Hawkins preaching and returned in a snowstorm. Emma seems to have fully recovered and will commence regular treatments this...

GLC00687.043

to George May Powell

Her health is better than the last time she wrote. She asks him not to tell Mr. Watson about their relationship, but to maintain a strong friendship with Mr. Watson.

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to George May Powell

Emma is too weak to write today and has requested Alma to write. She continues to suffer from pain in her back. She is bed-ridden but has hope in homeopathic medicine. She will inform him by telegram if something changes, but they must have faith in...

GLC00687.046

to Emma C. Small

She reports on the letters she has received and mailed to her. George's health is improving, although he could not go to his office as he had planned, and he feels a bit down. She expresses concern about Emma's funds and health.

GLC00687.048

Antiques Magazine-William M. Prior, The "Painting Garret" Artist

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[Receipt from Jane Knickerbocker to Nelson Rifenburgh]

Receipt from Jane Knickerbocker to Nelson Rifenburgh. It is worth $237.86 and represents interest on the estate of Mr. Jacob Rifenburgh.

GLC08914.041

Moll Pitcher at the Battle of Monmouth

One engraving entitled, "Moll Pitcher at The Battle of Monmouth" dated 1856. Depicts a popular American Revolution legend. Molly Pitcher (misspelled as Moll) had been carrying water to her husbands artillery crew, when he was wounded, she took his...

GLC08878.0067

to My Dear Friend

She regrets not being able to respond promptly. She comments on the weather and flood damage to her husband's dams. She refers to family members and asks for news about them, hoping that all will come visit her.

GLC00687.250

to Erastus R. McKinney

re: sympathy on the loss of Agnes

GLC02179.01.005

[Extract from the deed of division of lands]

Apparently addressed to Jedidiah Preble. Outlines the lands being given to Thomas Flucker on behalf of his wife, Hannah Waldo Flucker, as she is an heir to her father Brigadier Samuel Waldo's estate.

GLC02437.09023

An Agreement between Harriet H. Wait and Edwin R. Mead

Concerning the ownership of some property and some furniture and other items contained within.

GLC08284.129

to Mr. and Mrs. Davis Wetmore

One letter addressed to Davis and Nellie Joe Wetmore dated July 4, 1987. She writes that the weather is cool and the birds have begun migrating. She looks forward to seeing them.

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to Mr. H. D. Wetmore

One telegraph addressed to David Wetmore from Nellie Joe Wetmore. The telegraph confirms for Nellie that Rod is "in for transfer," which means they can visit. She is very happy about this news. The weather has been raining since she arrived. Nellie...

GLC09573.01.18

to Mr. H. D. Wetmore

One letter addressed to Davis Wetmore from Nellie Joe Wetmore dated July 26, 1963. Writes she has $130 left to spend, might have to use her American Express, and hopes Rod will lend her $100 cash. Her upcoming conferences include meeting with...

GLC09573.01.20

to Lucy Knox

A short note telling Lucy that she can come see him. Written at Camp Precaness

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to Christian Epperly

Writes that she will help find spouses for Christian and his sisters.

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to her brother Tobias Gibson

She describes her trip from New Orleans. Also discusses news of family and friends.

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[to Sarah Gibson Humphreys]

He discusses social activities in Lexington. He also instructs Sarah to forward his letters if she and Mr. Humphreys cannot come to Lexington.

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to Libby Kessler

Reminisces of their childhood in the schoolroom. Discusses her school and teacher. Letter has an embossed seal in the upper corner.

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to Eliza Slataper

To friend Eliza Slataper regarding the recent death of Tad Lincoln. "In my great, great agony of mind, I write you. I pray you, by all that is merciful to come to this place - if but for a few days. I feel that I must see you. Can you not come next...

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to Alice Egerton

An engraved portrait of Jackson with lock of his white hair.

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to Miss Dora Johnston

He like a lot of others is upset over the demise of the butternut tree. His trunk arrived safely but he has not yet found a boarding place and will stay in a hotel. Attended church on Sunday. Hood wants to know if Dora has any beaus.

GLC02167.50

[Quotation for Mrs. Isaac Toucey]

Quotation of 17th century English writer Nicholas Breton, titled Truth, and dated 1616, copied out and signed by Madison. Inscribed "For Mrs. Toucey." "Truth is the glory of Time, and the daughter of Eternity; a title of the highest grace, and a...

GLC02231.01

to Mrs. Glessner

Thanks her for her sympathy note about the death of her husband, Calvin Coolidge. "Although Calvin Coolidge can no longer speak to us in his calm, clear way, I feel his influence abides and will still lead us in plain paths." Letter written on...

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[decimalized]

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to C[?] Van W[?]

Asks recipient to send money to England because his daughter is spending a year in Europe. Recipient's name is illegible.

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to Harriette Story Paige

Reports to his sister-in-law that he arrived in New York the previous day. Expresses concern regarding the sorrow of daughter-in-law Caroline Story White Webster, referring to the recent death of her daughter Grace Fletcher Webster. Includes a...

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to Mary Moore Kelly

The family have suffered from great cold spells lately. She describes the educational training of their son. He is particularly difficult to manage. Another difficult daughter seems to have had a change of heart. The letter is incomplete.

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to Lucy Knox [incomplete]

Discusses a journey (possibly a permanent move?) she will soon be taking with her brother (likely Henry Knox, her brother-in-law). Mentions she is worried about leaving her children behind. Appears to be discussing a problem or difficulty that Lucy...

GLC02437.06213

to Thomas and Francis Flucker [incomplete]

Writes a loving letter to her sons, who are in the United States while she is abroad. Mentions making living arrangements and forming a circle of acquaintance in Calcutta. Discusses her love for her sons and tells them to listen to their kind uncle...

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to Julia Knox

Writes a letter to her cousin regarding her life in Calcutta. Sends her love to Julia's family and their friends in Boston, Massachusetts.

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[Indenture for land from Thomas Hunton to John Mason]

Thomas Hunton and his wife Susan Hunton selling land to John Mason. Also signed by William Gibson, Elias Edmonds, and William Gibson Jr. Attached to the document is a partially printed form from the Commonwealth of Virginia accomplished by hand...

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