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23 May 1861
Pearce, Selina, fl. 1861-1869
to Papasy
Written most likely to her father, who she calls "Papasy." Discusses the arrival of soldiers, as well as crops. Letter is signed "Your aff daughter."
GLC00066.146
1849
Wilson, Elizabeth A., fl. 1849
A scriptural view of woman's rights and duties, in all the important relations of life.
First edition. Printed by Wm. S. Young. Title page signed by former owner: L. E. Bowers.
GLC06230
5 September 1787
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
to John Hancock
Informs Hancock that his brother, William Knox, will present him with Mrs. McEwens accounts during Hancock's stay in McEwen's house. Asks Hancock to pay the amount to her.
GLC02437.03655
1822/05/04
Patterson, Catharine, fl. 1822
to her brother re: news of the family
Docketed on recto.
GLC03107.04790
[n.y.]/10/28
Livingston, Mary Lawrence, 1821-1833
to [Johnston Livingston] re: condolences for the loss of a loved one
Mary condoles her brother for the recent loss of a loved one, and also sends him news of their mother and sisters.
GLC03107.04809
27 September 1823
Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826
to Palmira Johnson
Sends a lock of hair (not included) and a "likeness of the head also from which it is shorn as taken by [Gilbert] Stewart." Written in the third person.
GLC07150
5 December 1802
Davis, Daniel, 1762-1835
to Henry Knox
Notes the land owned by the "late Mrs. [Hannah?] Flucker." Lists the amount of land and who either currently owns or resides on the land.
GLC02437.07775
1837/05/11
"They won't propose"
Verse poem written in the voice of a single woman exasperated by her many beaux who appear to court her but never propose. The manuscript is addressed to Montgomery Livingston.
GLC03107.04557
26 November 1768
Flucker, Thomas, 1719-1783
[Bill of sale to David Winch]
Partially printed. Agreement between the heirs of Brigadier General Samuel Waldo and David Winch, in which Winch purchases a tract of land from the heirs. Signed by Samuel Waldo, Francis Waldo, Isaac Winslow, Thomas Flucker and Hannah Flucker....
GLC02437.09055
1872/10/05
Grant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson), 1822-1885
Authority to affix seal to pardon of Jane Irvin
GLC06717
[n.y.]/12/26
Livingston, Anne, ?
to Johnston Livingston re: request to make payments for his father
Johnston's mother requests that he handle his father's finances in a particular manner.
GLC03107.04117
1836/09/07
to Johnston Livingston re: advice regarding a job offer
The author advises Johnston to give plenty of thought to a job offer that would involve a change of climate. With ALS from Johnston's mother on p.2, in which she advises Johnston to take the offer if he thinks the new climate will suit him.
GLC03107.04119
1838/08/28
Livingston, Crawfurd, 1811-1847
to Johnston Livingston re: concern regarding Johnston's mother's health
Crawfurd thanks Johnston for informing him of the improvement in his mother's health, which has helped to put his mind at ease. Address leaf on p.4.
GLC03107.04128
1838/09/22
to Johnston Livingston re: distress over Johnston's mother's health
Crawfurd writes that he is most distressed by the news that Johnston's mother is quite ill.
GLC03107.04135
25 August 1801
Winthrop, Thomas Lindall, 1760-1841
[Indenture between Winthrop, Henry Knox, Henry Jackson, and Benjamin Lincoln]
Countersigned by George Richards Minot and John Heard as witnesses. Includes a 29 September 1801 note written by Minot, Justice of the Peace in Suffolk County, Massachusetts, attesting that Winthrop's statement was a "free act & deed." Judgment was...
GLC02437.10340
1773
Conkling, Joseph, fl. 1773
[Invoice of goods]
List of items sold to Mrs. Lucy Knox. Items mainly consist of stationery, including ink, quills, nubs and paper. Date previously inferred, written in pencil.
GLC02437.08312
1779/05/23
Livingston, John H., fl. 1779-1800
to [Gilbert Livingston] re: the health of his neice
GLC03107.04359
24 December 1848
Hale, Artemas, fl. 1848
to his wife
Hale heard a sermon by Mr. Allen and thinks the man should have followed up his preaching by urging people to live a religious life as evidence of their faith. He also discusses the session of Congress between the end of December and the 4th of...
GLC05508.119
2 June 1971
Kuhlman, Kathryn, 1907-1976
to Mrs. Hassell
Kuhlman quotes Nahum 1:7, offers a healing prayer, and urges Hassell to have faith that the Lord will cure her cancer.
GLC05508.164
1 May 1912
Addams, Jane, 1860-1935
Twenty years at Hull-house, with autobiographical notes. With illus. by Norah Hamilton.
Inscribed: "Dear Miss Passmore I have had a very charming visit in your home and am glad to leave my name behind. Sincerely yours, Jane Addams, May 1, 1912." First edition, 1910.
GLC05168
circa April 3, 1887
Booth, Maud Ballington, 1865-1948
to Mrs. Harrison
Booth thanks Harrison for her donation to the Salvation Army.
GLC05508.045
4 March 1862
Bridgman, Laura Dewey, 1829-1889
to Mr. Williams
Bridgeman, a deaf-blind mute who learned to read via embossed letters, writes of a deeply religious life. She fulfills his request for a letter, and offers Williams a prayer.
GLC05508.049
1875
Eddy, Mary Baker, 1821-1910
Science and health.
First edition. Published by the Christian Scientist Publishing Company. Author's name on title page is Mary Baker Glover, her maiden name. With 2 pages of errata.
GLC05648
1797
Sampson, Deborah, 1760-1827
The Female Review or memoirs of an American Young Lady / by Herman Mann
Romanticized biography of Deborah Sampson, a soldier during the Revolutionary War in the 4th MA regiment. With frontispiece portrait of her, and list of subscribrs.
GLC07296
1880s ca.
Anthony, Susan B., 1820-1906
The United States citizen's vote that Mr. Justice Hunt declared $100 damage...
"You have reason to exult, that you are a 'freeborn American' and I wish you may never be ashamed to boast of it. In all cases remember, that birth, without wisdom, is reproach and disgrace."
GLC07753.01
18 December 1862
Wharton, Bell, 1843-?
to Joseph M. Maitland
Begins letter, "To write a letter tonight or not that is the question I have been thinking of for some time & I have come to the conclusion that it will be nobler for me to write." Tells him, "if you come home I hope you see your girls especially...
GLC03523.10.055
17 February 1802
[Land agreement]
A land agreement between Henry Knox, Lucy Knox, Henry Jackson, Benjamin Lincoln, James Bridge, and Isaac Thorndike for 28,000 acres of land likely located in Maine.
GLC02437.07717
12 August 1802
[Land agreements]
Signed by Henry Knox and his wife, Lucy Knox. George Reid signed as a witness and David Fales signed as a witness and Justice of Peace. A bargain sale between Henry Knox and Israel Thorndike. Knox acknowledges he received $990 from Thorndike and...
GLC02437.07738
16 June 1804
Fletcher, Jonathan, fl. 1804-1806
[Land deed with Henry Knox]
Partially printed. Deed for a plot of land in Maine sold by Fletcher to Henry Knox. Signed by Fletcher and his wife, Priscilla, and by Samuel Gardner and Samuel White as witnesses.
GLC02437.07861
2 January 1807
Knox, Lucy Flucker, 1756-1824
Indenture
Indenture between Lucy Knox, as "widow and executrix" of Henry Knox's estate, and Thomas Vose. Agreement relates to the Knox limeworks; apparently Lucy agrees to let Vose use the limeworks and manufacture and sell a particular portion of the lime....
GLC02437.08053
28 January 1811
[Lucy Knox's will]
Will of Lucy Knox, leaving the majority of her property to her children, Henry Jackson Knox, Lucy Flucker Knox Thatcher, and Caroline Fisher Knox Swan. Certified as a true copy by John H. Sheppard, Registrar. Signatures of Lucy Knox, and the...
GLC02437.08064
30 September 1794
Beaumez, Sarah Lyons Flucker, fl. 1784-1801
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
1 December 1796
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...
GLC02437.06874
10 May 1797
Flucker, Harriette, fl. 1797
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.
GLC02437.06965
29 September 1794
to Joseph Peirce
Discusses land deals which appear to involve Mrs. [Sarah Lyons?] Flucker. Requests Peirce to deliver the proceeds of the estate to Henry Jackson.
GLC02437.06212
08 April 1800
Peirce, Joseph, 1745-1828
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
20 March 1844
Webster, Daniel, 1782-1852
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...
GLC01946.27
29 April 1865
Hincks, Edward W., 1830-1894
to George Nichols
Discusses investments and mentions that he is not sure gold will remain at a high premium for long. Instructs him about what to invest and where. States that Lillie is improving from her illness and informs that he has sent money to cover the...
GLC03212.03
1885/08/05
Grant, Frederick D., 1850-1912
To: James M. Snyder
Written on mourning stationery. Mrs. Grant sends thanks for his resolutions
GLC04360.006
circa 1868-1876
Autograph card
Autograph card. Signed by "Hannah Grant Age 70" and "Jesse R. Grant Age 75"
GLC04360.023
1874/10/01
Invitation to the Wedding of Maria Ewing Sherman and Thomas William Fitch
Engraved invitation to the Wedding of Maria Ewing Sherman and Thomas William Fitch. Reception menu on the inside.
GLC04360.041
9 August 1793
Hills, Mary, fl. 1793-1794
[Receipt]
Receipt from Henry Knox for $50.
GLC02437.08666
29 September 1793
[Agreement with Sarah Waldo, William & Sarah Wetmore]
Document relating to Knox's attempt to purchase a large portion of the Waldo estate. Part of the estate is being given by William Wetmore to Sarah Waldo, as payment for a debt, and will then be sold to Henry Knox. Signed by Knox on the second page...
GLC02437.09246
1915
Modern [20th century] photograph of Ulysses S. Grant and Julia Dent's marriage certificate.
GLC04360.116
30 May 1806
Bucklin, Sylvester Fuller, 1784-1860
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
23 August 1811
Hunton, Thomas G., fl. 1811
[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...
GLC03434.79
23 July 1780
to Lucy Knox
A short note telling Lucy that she can come see him. Written at Camp Precaness
GLC02437.00829
1861-1865
Epperly, Sarah, fl. 1850
to Christian Epperly
Writes that she will help find spouses for Christian and his sisters.
GLC02715.132
February 2, 1879
Moore, M.M., fl. 1838-1879
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.
GLC04195.62
21 November 1794
Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809
Discusses financial matters between Knox, Betsy Winslow, and other members of the Winslow family. Reports Betsy Winslow is willing to accept Knox's terms, however, the other Winslow's are not. Also discusses Knox's finances concerning payments to...
GLC02437.06246
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