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20 January 1681
Penn, William
[Receipt to William Wigan].
Witnessed by H. Spingett and T. Coxe. Wigan purchased 500 acres of land "in Pennsylvania." Signed two months before Penn actually received the land charter from Charles II.
GLC02543
1769/07/28
Iroquois Nation
Six Nations. Document signed with the holograph totems of 14 chiefs.
A reciept acknowledging the final payment for land ceded by the Six Nations at the Treaty of Fort Stanwix. With the loss of these lands the Six Nations eventually dispersed: the Mohawk and Cayuga to Canada, the Oneida to Wisconsin, while the Onondaga...
GLC02548
29 April 1783
Dundas, David, Sir, Bart (1749-1826)
to James Dundas [fragment]
Laments their brother George's plan to marry an American woman and move there forever. It will also force him to work outside the navy, for want of subsistence for a family. There are some contemporary notes on the address leaf.
GLC02549.27
1834/08/21
Beales, John C. (fl. 1834)
Rio Grande And Texas Land Company certificate with map
Printed on very thin paper (art vellum style) with handcolored map of the grant area. Numbered 55. Signed by Beales, Isaac A. Johnston and Silas M. Stilwell.
GLC02567
1830/10/16
Burnet, David G.
Galveston Bay & Texas Land Company Certificate no. 12075
Signed by Anthony Dey, William H. Sumner and George Curtis as trustees for Burnett, Lorenzo De Zavala and Joseph Vehlein, granting a parcel to J.R. Poinsett. Illustrated with map at bottom left. Streeter 117.
GLC02568
14 December 1864
Cook, Gustave (1835-1897)
to Eliza Cook
Discusses camp news. Feels that the war is more than half over. Interested in how the children are doing and what they are learning. Wants daughter Ida to continue her education away from home but doesn't think she would do well in the presence of...
GLC02570.64
12 January 1865
Tells Eliza that he wrote her four days ago and "sent the letter off by a very uncertain carrier but hope you will get it. I now regret not having retained it until the present as I have a most excellent opportunity to transmit letters." A friend...
GLC02570.66
1 July 1834
Williams, Samuel May
to Edward C. Hanrick
Hanrick was an Alabama speculator in Texas lands. Williams held the lands in trust until colonists from Alabama were to arrive. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC02576
1841/02/[19]
Spier, R. P.
to Joseph F. Spier re: hard times in city of Houston
A long and excellent description of Texas in 1841. Spier concludes by saying he planned to return home to the US.
GLC02578
6 February 1860
Stafford, Robert H. (fl. 1837-1866)
to sister
mentions he has joined a society in college. also speaks of wanting to improve his letter writing.
GLC02618.001
18 March 1860
mentions a cousin who was recently wounded and may lose his hand
GLC02618.002
18 September 1860
to Ma
Stafford describes a prayer meeting.
GLC02618.003
8 October 1860
talks about sophomore year and roommate troubles
GLC02618.004
17 November 1860
complains that he receives hardly any letters, talks about war in general
GLC02618.005
8 June 1861
to father
talks about the war spirit and the company that they started at school "Ogletree Guards."
GLC02618.006
12 July 1861
to sisters
describes initial days as a soldier, camping grounds, food, the company
GLC02618.007
20 September 1861
describes the life of a soldier: sleeping in the rain, changing landscapes, the food, etc.
GLC02618.008
15 October 1861
He writes that he received the blanket and requests his shoes and suspenders. He will send his pistol along with some money home.
GLC02618.009
22 September 1847
Scott, Winfield (1786-1866)
[Orders for the arrest of Mexican soldiers]
Winfield Scott's endorsement, countersigned by Henry Lee Scott on David McTeager's letter. Refers to General John A. Quitman the matter of arresting Mexican soldiers who, disguised as civilians, have returned to the neighborhood of Jesus Maria to...
GLC02644
circa 17 March 1864
McParlin, Thomas A. (1825-1897)
to William H. McParlin
Discusses the need for medical supplies, commenting that "The sickness at Camp Douglas is on the decline - but the prisoners of war at Camp Butler near Springfield are reported as having much sickness among them." Comments on his impression of...
GLC02649.13
circa 1864
to Alida McParlin
McParlin expresses concern over his wife's health and discusses the possibility of going to California after the Civil War.
GLC02649.16
29 September 1828
Houston, Sam (1793-1863)
[Land grant to Thomas Seitz]
Land grant to Thomas Seitz signed by Sam Houston as Governor of Tennessee, and countersigned by Daniel Graham as Secretary. Notes, "State of Tennessee no 451." Red seal on upper left corner.
GLC02659
16 August 1899
Hampton, Wade (1818-1902)
to Joseph Wheeler
Writes to Wheeler, a former Confederate general, about an article Wheeler wrote and corrects some mistakes. Explains that he was asked to correct them by former Confederate soldiers under his command who are still loyal to the Confederacy and felt...
GLC02662
18 September 1919
Dawes, Charles (1865-1951)
to my dear mother
He hopes she can visit in October. he knows she would like his foreign friends. He was appointed to a conference but he declined the appointment.
GLC02679.50
3 September 1802
Knox, Henry (1750-1806)
to Charles Vaughan
Discusses commissioners, settlers, and prices related to his lands in Maine.
GLC02437.10346
circa 1784-1806
[Letter related to settlement of lands]
Text is nearly completely faded, and there does not appear to be a date, recipient, or place writ cited. Mentions [William?] Bingham, William Duer, and the settlement of lands. Letterpress copy.
GLC02437.10360
October-November 1792
[Report] [incomplete]
Discusses tension between the Cherokee Indians and the settlers. Letterpress copy. Ink is very faded, making it difficult to read.
GLC02437.10364
27 February 1746
Fairfield, John (fl. 1747)
[John Fairfield's declaration regarding a settlement near Witchcassett]
John Fairfield offers an affidavit regarding Witchcassett, "four miles from Sheepscott and thirty four miles from St. George River, in the County of York" (present-day Maine). Attests that he moved to Witchcassett in 1738, commenting that at the...
GLC02437.10408
18 February 1747
Henderson, Thomas (fl. 1747)
[Thomas Henderson's declaration regarding a settlement in the Eastern part of Massachusetts Bay]
Henderson attests that he became a settler on the Eastern part of Massachusetts Bay in 1728. Took up a lot of land on St. George's, a colony of which Colonel [Samuel] Waldo was the proprietor, in 1735. Moved to Lincoln (present-day Maine) in 1736...
GLC02437.10409
26 February 1747
Burns, William (fl. 1747)
[William Burns's declaration regarding the Muscongus settlement]
Burns discusses his settlement on Samuel Waldo's Muscongus Patent (also known as the Waldo or Linconshire Patent, land in present-day Maine). Discusses improvements Burns made to a stone house, and mentions his black cattle. Burns was given command...
GLC02437.10410
Campbell, John (fl. 1747)
[John Campbell's declaration regarding the Damariscotta River settlement]
Attests that he took up land in an area under the charge of Colonel [David] Dunbar. Dunbar was replaced by Colonel Samuel Waldo, and some families left the area while others remained. The greatest concentration of settlers dwelled in the township...
GLC02437.10411
12 May 1752
Winslow, Isaac (1709-1777)
to unknown
Discusses a case of smallpox that is spreading throughout Boston and getting people from Europe to settle lands in the colonies. Also writes concerning the preparations on the land for the incoming settlers. Includes a post script dated 14 May....
GLC02437.10415
circa 1750-1820
Unknown
[List]
List of the names of settlers from Germany. Includes their trade, age, gender and if they have paid or not.
GLC02437.10447
18 January 1801
Ulmer, George (1756-1825)
Noted as a "true copy" by George Ulmer on the second page. Lists settlers who have agreed to George Ulmer's (Henry Knox's land agent) terms in Ducktrap, Maine and possibly various other towns. Includes the settlers names, amount of acres, price per...
GLC02437.10603
30 November 1801
Holland, Park (1752-1844)
[Map of land]
Notes as a copy. A detailed hand drawn map of a plan for settlers' lots in Bangor, Maine. Shows rivers, creeks, and each lot is numbered. Docket notes, "Park Holland Esq [his] letter February 1802 - John Gleasons extract."
GLC02437.10605
circa 1758
Noted as a copy. A list of settlers at St. Georges River, "Medumcook" [Meduncook], and Broadbay, Maine. Settlers are listed by town. Docket notes the list was supposedly written by Captain John North the original list is in Samuel Winslow's...
GLC02437.10641
circa 1804
List of notes regarding settlers of the Waldo Patent. Lists items by the name of the settler (more than 100 are cited), date (ranging from 1801 to 1804), landlord, size of the plot, amount due on their land and the amount of interest.
GLC02437.10730
1832/08/02
Lundy, Benjamin (1789-1839)
to Samuel Lewis re: describing trip from Mexico, petitioning Texas for land
GLC02448.10
12 March 1783
Adams, John (1735-1826)
to Elias Boudinot
Adams introduces Joshua Grigby, Jr. to President of Congress Boudinot. Adams describes Grigby as the wealthy son of a Suffolk gentleman, who "wishes to settle and be happy in America." Adams notes that Grigby will be able to tell Boudinot about...
GLC02449
[1847/03]
Weed, Thurlow
to "Harris" re: political views, "clearly wrong to take money from emigrants"
GLC02453.36
1860/05/02
Worcester, Joseph (1784-1865)
to Henry Smith re: giving a copy of his dictionary to a friend
Worcester was the editor of "Chalmer's Dictionary".
GLC02453.37
January 25, 1862
Johnston, Albert Sidney (1803-1862)
probably to Jefferson Davis
Johnston, Confederate General commanding Department 2, writes to Confederate President Jefferson Davis. Recommends Captain V. Sheliha for an open position in the engineer corps (possibly referring to Prussian engineer Victor Von Scheliha). Docket...
GLC02456.14
1849-1867
Foreign-born Civil War generals [Decimalized .01-.14]
Fourteen letters and documents from Civil War general born in foreign countries.
GLC02458
July 7, 1862
Asboth, Alexander S. (1811-1868)
to Charles S. Hamilton
Inquires "whether the new road, called the Prince road running from Corinth across the Jacinto road is in a practicable condition for the Transportation of Trains." Discusses the position of his cavalry companies. Believes "My Company is ready,"...
GLC02458.01
May 9, 1861
Baker, Edward D., Jr. (d. 1883)
to Henry Lee Scott
Written as a civilian in Springfield, Illinois, informing Colonel H. L. Scott that he had received an appointment as a lieutenant from President Lincoln, was accepting it, and was reporting to him for orders. Two bust engravings of Baker included as...
GLC02458.02
January 26, 1862
Blenker, Louis (1812-1863)
to unknown [in German]
Writing in German, Blenker gives orders for the care of a Count Ingleheim. On verso there is an autograph note signed in English of medical supplies furnished on board a vessel for Count Ingleheim written by John G. T. Holston. One bust engraving of...
GLC02458.03
September 30, 1862
Corcoran, Michael (1827-1863)
to Cuyler Van Vechten
Informs Van Vechten, an Inspector General, that the Second Regiment of his brigade is ready for inspection. Requests that Van Vechten come as soon as possible to inspect the regiment, which is encamped at Camp Scott on Staten Island. One bust...
GLC02458.04
April 10, 1863
Trobriand, Régis de (1816-1897)
to John Titcomb Sprague
Colonel Regis de Trobriand, Commanding 38th New York Volunteers, writes from his camp near Belleplaine, Virginia, to New York Adjutant General John Titcomb Sprague (1810-1878). He requests that New York Governor Horatio Seymour confirm his...
GLC02458.06
May 13, 1863
Ferrero, Edward (1831-1899)
to Horatio Seymour
Informs Seymour that he will soon be forwarding him an order rescinding the resignation of First Lieutenant Frank W. Lyon, and reinstating him to his former position. One bust engraving of Ferrero included as collateral.
GLC02458.07
May 10, 1863
Halpine, Charles G. (Charles Graham) (1829-1868)
Special orders no. 263
Special order granting a leave of absence for thirty days to Colonel James D. Fessenden, Aide de Camp. "By command of General Hunter". Also signed by Fessenden. Full length engravign of Halpine included as collateral.
GLC02458.08
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