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1757/09/30
Washington, George (1732-1799)
to Mary Ball Washington re: his brother's marriage, ordering clothing for slaves
With provenance note stating property of David A. Hayes, and a clipped signature of John Hancock, President.
GLC07858.01
1682
Various
Collection of 5 letters relating to Elizabeth Woodhouse. [Decimalized .01-.05]
GLC00391
29 March 1682
Penn, William
to Dr. Woodhouse
Penn gives advice to the father of Elizabeth Woodhouse, who had the choice of going to America or staying with her lover. This letter mentions her wish to come to America, and Penn does not discourage the idea, mentioning that he will be going this...
GLC00391.01
11 May 1682
Woodhouse, Elizabeth (fl. 1682)
to John Harvey, Jr.
Love letter. Woodhouse was considering going to America at the time.
GLC00391.02
5 June 1682
GLC00391.03
11 July 1682
Harvey, John, Jr. (fl. 1682)
to Elizabeth Woodhouse
Love letter. He is devoted to her. Woodhouse was considering going to America at the time.
GLC00391.04
circa 1682
A love letter. Harvey apologizes for his "bouldness." Addressed to "My Dear friend E.W."
GLC00391.05
13 January 1622
Brandt, Sebastian (fl. 1600-1625)
to Henry Hovener
Requests having the London Company send him supplies. Requests his nephew (the son of Phillip Brandt) be sent to Virginia from Derbyshire. Mentions Admiral of the Jamestown District John Pountis. Written in Elizabethan secretarial hand. Docket...
GLC00708
10 March 1762
Hardy, Josiah (1822-1900)
An act to Compleat the New Jersey Regiment to Six Hundred and Sixty Six effective volunteers, Officers included.
Document aims to raise additional men for the French & Indian War, with inducements including pardons. Details provisions for recruiting minors, slaves, and Indians. Additionally, allows Quakers to affirm, rather than swear, an oath. Signed by Hardy...
GLC00903
1751-1865
Christian discipline, and anti-slavery broadsides. [Decimalized .01-.07]
GLC00246
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