12 December 1794

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Receipt]

Note of receipt from Henry Knox for $200 of rent. Signed by a John [Laurance ?].

GLC02437.08684

13 October 1794

Burkmar, Thomas, fl. 1771-1803

Manuscript document

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses Knox's division of the Ducktrap plantation and "beg[s] leave to acquiant [sic] you that we the said Subscribers would wish to have the said division incoporated into a Town and we would further respecfully intimate to you that it is the wish of the Major part of the said settlers that it be conporated by the name (Knoxtown) and flatter ourselves if it is agreeable to you that the General Court can have no objection to grant our request ... " Goes on to say that they will wait for Knox's answer before bringing a petition to the General Court. Noted in a postscript at the bottom…

GLC02437.10313

04 April 1784

Washington, George, 1732-1799

Autograph letter signed

Title: To: Benjamin Lincoln.

Inserting advertisement into a Gazette of Lincoln's choosing seeking tenants for his western lands.

GLC08019

2 November 1795

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Manuscript document

Title: [Agreement]

Agreement with a Zenas Lathrop regarding the occupation of Brigadier's Island.

GLC02437.06559

17 June 1797

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph document

Title: [Memorial to Senate]

Discusses a contract between the Massachusetts legislature and the heirs of the Waldo estate regarding the land. Mentions the surveys conducted and various resolves.

GLC02437.06988

18 July 1797

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Manuscript document

Title: [Draft of patent]

Discusses a problem with squatters. Date previously inferred, written in pencil.

GLC02437.07005

19 May 1865

Walbridge, Charles E., 1842-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Louise Walbridge

Acknowledges receipt of photograph. Advice for managing rented property, read newspaper accounts of Jefferson Davis' capture while he was wearing petticoats. The Treasury confiscated the Haywood house. The officers will not be turned out since it is no longer owned by the family. Signature cut off.

GLC04663.64

21 October 1865

Walbridge, Charles E., 1842-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Louise Walbridge

Acknowledges a letter he received since venturing south on a speculation scheme. Describes the trouble of trying to travel by rail in South Carolina. The land ladies speak against Yankees during meals at boarding houses. States that South Carolinians are more hot headed than the people of North Carolina. Negroes in the cities believe that the government will supply them with houses and 40 acres so they do not work. The problems of working a plantation with free Negroes. Describes the plight of blacks in the cities. Describes a tournament. [See also GLC04662.118, regarding blacks…

GLC04663.69

March 3, 1865

Walbridge, Charles E., 1842-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to mother

Visiting acquaintances who have rented a plantation and planted a corn crop. He was surprised to learn that some of the plowhands were women. Walbridge has invested $1000.

GLC04662.095

3 October 1864

Walbridge, Charles E., 1842-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Louise Walbridge

Battle of Chapins Bluff. Rebel prisoners say they did not run because they realized that there was no hope. Thinks Sheridan will soon take Lynchburg. Regrets that Louise and Mother have to take in boarders.

GLC04663.50

1 November 1862

Cook, Gustave, 1835-1897

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Eliza Cook

Discusses camp news. Complains about his charges; he thinks "they need too much waiting on and watching, they are not manly enough." Asks Eliza what she and the children do for fun and asks "Do you ever talk about me and wonder where I am and what I am doing?" Wishes she was at home in their house rather than staying elsewhere.

GLC02570.31

4 March 1864

Cook, Gustave, 1835-1897

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Eliza Cook

Christens his wife with a pet name: "Mavourneen" (my darling). Has sent her a care package. "Then as now I had comparatively nothing to write but I neglect no opportunity to send you a line." Discusses the importance of men being with women to break "off the rough corners and polishes him up". Continues, "You may see from these that I am somewhat of a gallant yet. But you must not be jealous as I am doing this on your suggestion and besides you are in the habit of going to frolics. It must have been a gay one you and Dr. Feris attended at Esq. Andrews'. I shrewdly suspect that there was…

GLC02570.55

20 June 1862

Williams, George M., fl. 1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his wife

Asks if she is sick or in need of stamps. He asks her to write to him if she has not done so already. He would like her to record the progress of Liz and to report the effect the chicken pox had on Lizzie's "head piece." He describes the rising prices of provisions such as butter and chicken. Comments on the high costs of board (two dollars). He mentions that Ellis Sturman is going to be stationed in a small town near Goldsboro, North Carolina.

GLC06582.25

24 October 1862

Williams, George M., fl. 1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his wife

Writes that he is staying with Cousin James for a fee of ten dollars a month and that he is suffering from a sore throat. He still has the pain in his side, which he hopes does not augur anything fatal. Informs her that he is "applying for the position of Judge Advocate in one of the Court Martial [sic] about to be organized." He has bought a dress for his daughter Liz. He suspects that his office will close soon and he plans that when he does he will leave for home until "Conscript man [sic]."

GLC06582.44

14 November 1862

Williams, George M., fl. 1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his wife

Writes that although he was surprised he was also pleased to see John, who arrived last night. He thinks the best thing she can do right now is board with Mrs. Pannill because the board is cheaper. He also thinks that it will be the safest choice because it will be three to four miles inside army lines. He describes potential movements of the Yankee army. He reminds her that Albert's wife has died of diphtheria.

GLC06582.51

10 August 1871

Wright, Augustus Romaldus, 1813-1891

Autograph document signed

Title: [lease agreement]

Also signed by Miller Wright. Lease agreement between Augustus and Miller concerning a tract of farmland. Miller will lease Augustus' farm on the border of Alabama as of the following January.

GLC02691.11.093

12 September 1945

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe writes that soon they will be able to make new memories again, not just live off the old ones. He asks Sylvia if she asked Paul Stein about an apartment, and wishes her a happy birthday. Written at Camp Boston

GLC09414.1496

23 September 1945

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe reports that he is back in Reims. He is glad Sylvia was finally able to secure housing, but says they can keep looking when he gets back. He also tells her to take better care of herself.

GLC09414.1502

3 October 1945

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe did not do much today, he went and saw Marty in the hospital. Once he is transferred out of the company, a period of indeterminate waiting will begin. He also asks if Sylvia has moved into Marge's apartment yet.

GLC09414.1513

22 March 1945

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe reacts to the news that they have to move again. He tells Sylvia that they just have to go with the flow and the only thing constant in life is change.

GLC09414.1359

18 November 1944

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe reports that one of the boys came back from being in Paris for a couple of days. He says everyone wants to go there. He also heard that Olga is taking an apartment for herself.

GLC09414.1258

21 May 1944

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe responds to the news that their rent has gone up to $65. He says Sylvia's mother will never change but she is her mother, nonetheless. He remembers the hard times they've had financially.

GLC09414.1093

22 October 1848

Moore, John, 1826-1907

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary Moore

He has moved to a cheaper, more comfortable boarding house. He describes the process of finding suitable accommodations and of taking new students around town.

GLC04191.25

September 15, 1869

Lee, Herbert A., fl. 1869

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George May Powell

He reports that Mr. Chester is making arrangements for rent. He looks forward to seeing him soon.

GLC00687.245

6 August 1945

Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008

Typed letter

Title: to "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia spoke to Paul Stein about a place to live.

GLC09414.0663