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May 1842
Hamilton, Elizabeth Schuyler, (1757-1854)
to Elizabeth Hamilton Holly
Elizabeth writes her daughter Eliza asking her to forward some plants to her brother James in Nevis.
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25 October 1845
to Philip Hamilton
Elizabeth writes her son Philip letting him know she has arrived and will be at Mr. Taylor's tonight, and visiting Steve's place for the next week.
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3 November 1846
Elizabeth writes to her daughter Eliza that she was unable to visit her sister as the trip kept getting postponed and now their brother is picking her up. She also asks Eliza about silk that was sent to her, and asks if she would like more sent.
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to Angelica Hamilton
Elizabeth writes to her daughter Angelica that she has arrived at her son Philip's house. She mentions that she has found velvet at $3.50 a yard and wants to know if Angelica wants some. Elizabeth also mentions purchasing silk at 6 shilling a yards...
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Elizabeth writes to Angelica that she saw Ann. She also mentions wanting to get Angelica a velvet dress, but writes that Eliza had a watered silk, and if Angelica wishes for that instead to let her know. Elizabeth also mentions that she saw Alexander...
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Elizabeth writes to her daughter Eliza, reporting that the trip was easy and she has arrived. She inquires to how Eliza is doing and "hope you are well and not timid if so conquer it my child I heare how distressing it is to your brothers wife."
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June 1851
Martin, Charles, (fl. 1851)
Elizabeth Hamilton
A small bust portrait of Elizabeth Hamilton in her later years. On the back of the image it states "Mrs. Alexander Hamilton, 1757-1854, in her ninty-fourth year. From crayon (or charcoal) sketch from life by Charles Martin, dated June 1851. Taken in...
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18 November 1784
Pemberton, James (1723-1809)
to James Phillips
Discusses the anti-slavery activities of Quakers in the U.S. and a dispute over admission of blacks to Quaker church due to fears of intermarriage. He requests a copy of Bishop Wilson's bible be sent to him. He mentions other correspondence and the...
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7 May 1807
Ritchie, William (fl. 1779-1815)
[Certificate of manumission signed by Frederick County clerk, William Ritchie]
One certificate from William Ritchie dated Frederick County Court, May 7, 1807 addressed to the State of Maryland. Grants freedom to a formerly enslaved woman Jenny Maynard. States that this was drafted by Henry Maynard who granted her manumission...
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circa 1810
Unknown
Negroes just landed from a Slave Ship
One engraving entitled "Negroes just landed from a Slave Ship" dated circa 1810. Features a group of enslaved people on a beach with a ship in the background. The group is bracketed by two white men.
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