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Warrant For Charles Drayton, Signed By Thomas Heyward, Jr. Charleston, 1877., Thomas Heyward Jr., State Of South Carolina
Warrant For Charles Drayton, Signed By Thomas Heyward, Jr. Charleston, 1877., Thomas Heyward Jr., State Of South Carolina
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
Thomas Heyward, at Charleston, S.C., signs a warrant for Charles Drayton, 1787.
Indenture, Signed By John Rutledge, 1786., John Rutledge
Indenture, Signed By John Rutledge, 1786., John Rutledge
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
Indenture for Ephraim Mitchell for 295 pounds, signed by John Rutledge in Charleston, South Carolina, August 29, 1786. Rutledge was an American statesman and judge from South Carolina.
Warrant For Richard Shaw, Signed By Thomas Heyward, Jr. Charleston, 1786., Thomas Heyward Jr., State Of South Carolina
Warrant For Richard Shaw, Signed By Thomas Heyward, Jr. Charleston, 1786., Thomas Heyward Jr., State Of South Carolina
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
Thomas Heyward, at Charlestonn, S.C., signs a warrant for Richard Shaw for debt, 1786.
Warrant Signed By Thomas Heyward And Isaac Huger For David Scott. Charleston, 1786., Thomas Heyward Jr., State Of South Carolina
Warrant Signed By Thomas Heyward And Isaac Huger For David Scott. Charleston, 1786., Thomas Heyward Jr., State Of South Carolina
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
Thomas Heyward, at Charleston, S.C., signs a warrant for David Scott on a charge of debt, 1786.
List Of Prisoners In Jail, Worcester, Massachusetts, September 6, 1785., Worcester Polytechnic Institute
List Of Prisoners In Jail, Worcester, Massachusetts, September 6, 1785., Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
List of prisoners "confined in the common goal in Worcester in the County of Worcester," September 6, 1785. Next to the prisoners' names are the charges for which they are confined.
List Of Prisoners In Jail, Worcester, Massachusetts, June 6, 1785., Worcester County
List Of Prisoners In Jail, Worcester, Massachusetts, June 6, 1785., Worcester County
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
List of prisoners "confined in the Common Goal in Worcester." List includes names of prisoners and charges for which they were imprisoned.
Letter To William Lyle From Benjamin Lincoln Regarding Business Matters And Lincoln's Plans To Travel, 1785., Benjamin Lincoln Jr.
Letter To William Lyle From Benjamin Lincoln Regarding Business Matters And Lincoln's Plans To Travel, 1785., Benjamin Lincoln Jr.
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
Lincoln writes to Lyle about the fortunes of Sloop Polly and the price of wheat, and he also indicates an intention to travel to meet Lyle and pay any balance owed him. Boston, 1785.
Worcester County Court Of General Sessions Document Determining That A New Jail Should Be Built, June 10, 1784., Worcester County Court Of General Sessions, Worcester County, Abel Wilder
Worcester County Court Of General Sessions Document Determining That A New Jail Should Be Built, June 10, 1784., Worcester County Court Of General Sessions, Worcester County, Abel Wilder
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
This document notes that the current jail is "Very inconvenient + insufficient for the safety of the County[,] Comfort of the Prisoners" and it is necessary to build a new jail on a new plot of land.
Account Of Services Performed And Money Due Ignatius Goulding, 1783 And 1788, Worcester, Massachusetts., Worcester County, Ignatius Goulding
Account Of Services Performed And Money Due Ignatius Goulding, 1783 And 1788, Worcester, Massachusetts., Worcester County, Ignatius Goulding
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
Debit account detailing money due Ignatius Goulding by Worcester County for services performed and expenses incurred.
Certificate Endorsed By Levi Todd, Levi Todd
Certificate Endorsed By Levi Todd, Levi Todd
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
Levi Todd ceritifes that Elizabeth Kirkman is entitled to benefits as a resident on the western frontier. Todd helped found Lexington, Kentucky and was a prominent figures in that state. He was Mary Todd Lincoln's grandfather.
Request By Grand Jury To Court Of Sessions To Order Treasurer To Give The Jurors Their "Note Upon Interest" In Payment For Their Service, Worcester, Massachusetts, December 7, 1781., Ephraim Doolittle
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
A grand jury in Worcester, Massachusetts requests arrangements be made for their payment in light of the fact that the County Treasurer "has not money in store to pay them."
Court Order Signed By John Sevier, John Sevier
Court Order Signed By John Sevier, John Sevier
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
John Sevier signs a court order as clerk of court in North Carolina to transport a George Howard to face charges of trespass brought by John Hamilton.
John Sevier gained fame for his role in the Revolutionary War Battle of Kings Mountain in 1780 and as a frontiersman.
Receipt For Payment To Ephraim Curtis For His Boarding Of Prisoner Levi Carter, Worcester, Massachusetts, March 19, 1779., Worcester County, Ephraim Curtis
Receipt For Payment To Ephraim Curtis For His Boarding Of Prisoner Levi Carter, Worcester, Massachusetts, March 19, 1779., Worcester County, Ephraim Curtis
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
This is a debit receipt indicating Ephraim Curtis' payment for the boarding of Levi Carter, who was "committed" by William Dunsmoor for desertion. Carter was boarded for 4 weeks and 3 days. Curtis is also paid for a "turning key."
Order To Pay David Bottom, Signed By Oliver Ellsworth, 1778., Oliver Ellsworth
Order To Pay David Bottom, Signed By Oliver Ellsworth, 1778., Oliver Ellsworth
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
This is an order on John Lawrence, Treasurer, to pay to David Bottom money due him and charge it to the State.
Warrant For Robert Shurley On A Charge Of Debt Brought By Jacob Brown. Signed By John Sevier, North Carolina, 1778., John Sevier
Warrant For Robert Shurley On A Charge Of Debt Brought By Jacob Brown. Signed By John Sevier, North Carolina, 1778., John Sevier
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
John Sevier, signing as clerk of court in Washington County, North Carolina, orders the sherriff to find and transport to court Robert Shurley so that he may answer to Jacob Brown on a plea of debt, specifically 12 pounds of "Virginia money" and 5 pounds damage.
Receipt For 62 ₤10 Notes Paid To Samuel B. Webb By Capt. Edward Mulbley, 1777., Samuel Blatchley Webb
Receipt For 62 ₤10 Notes Paid To Samuel B. Webb By Capt. Edward Mulbley, 1777., Samuel Blatchley Webb
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
Samuel Webb was Silas Deane's private secretary, then First Liet. of Chester's company in American Revolution. In 1776 he was appointed Washington's private secretary and aide-de-camp. In 1777 he was captured at the Battle of Long Island and wasn't released until 3 years later.
Order To Pay Soldiers, Signed By Oliver Ellsworth, January 1776., Oliver Ellsworth
Order To Pay Soldiers, Signed By Oliver Ellsworth, January 1776., Oliver Ellsworth
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
Oliver Ellsworth instructs addressee to pay soldiers returning to camp, January 1776.
Ten Pound (£10) Note Of South Carolina Currency, 1775., Provincial Congress Of South Carolina, Gideon Dupont, Edward Blake, Thomas Corbett, Aaron Loocock, William Parker
Ten Pound (£10) Note Of South Carolina Currency, 1775., Provincial Congress Of South Carolina, Gideon Dupont, Edward Blake, Thomas Corbett, Aaron Loocock, William Parker
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
This South Carolina certificate no. 36967 "entitles the bearer to Ten Pounds Current Money." Signed by Gideon Dupont, Aaron Loocock, Thomas Corbett, William Parker, and Edward Blake.
Account For Ship Captain John Brown With Sam And William Vernon; October 29, 1770, Louisbourg, Nova Scotia., John Brown, Sam Vernon, William Vernon
Account For Ship Captain John Brown With Sam And William Vernon; October 29, 1770, Louisbourg, Nova Scotia., John Brown, Sam Vernon, William Vernon
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
This document records the debits and credits accounted for by John Brown in his shipping of various cargo, which includes Jamaican and New England rum, pork, rice, onions, molasses, bread, tea, chocolate, snuff, corn, coffee, flour, and leather.
Letter From Benjamin Lincoln, Jr. To William Palfrey, 1768., Benjamin Lincoln Jr.
Letter From Benjamin Lincoln, Jr. To William Palfrey, 1768., Benjamin Lincoln Jr.
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
In this letter, Lincoln offers to deliver money to Palfrey, an associate of John Hancock, from a Mr. Barter, 1768.
Order To Choose Juror For Grand Jury And Petit Jury, Worcester, Massachusetts, 1765., George William Frederick
Order To Choose Juror For Grand Jury And Petit Jury, Worcester, Massachusetts, 1765., George William Frederick
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
This record orders the selection of jurors from the "good and lawful men" of Worcester to serve on the Grand Jury and Petit Jury at the Court of General Sessions of the Peace. February 15, 1765. On the verso a handwritten notice enumerates the men chosen for each jury.
Indenture Signed By Silas Deane, Silas Deane
Indenture Signed By Silas Deane, Silas Deane
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
Silas Deane was a member of the Continental Congress. The document is a lengthy description of a lease entered by Deane, Administrator of the estate of Deacon Silas Deane of Groton to Humphrey and Solomon Avery. The lease included 200 acres of land, part of which was then in dispute.
Letter From Francis L. Lee To Mr. Stuart, Francis Lightfoot Lee
Letter From Francis L. Lee To Mr. Stuart, Francis Lightfoot Lee
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
Francis Lightfoot Lee writes to W. Stuart requesting the services of his carpenter.
Quit-Rent Receipt For 401.5 Acres Of Land In South Carolina, 1750., George William Frederick, George Someby
Quit-Rent Receipt For 401.5 Acres Of Land In South Carolina, 1750., George William Frederick, George Someby
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
Receipt for quit-rent of 16 shillings paid by Thomas Lamboll for 401.5 acres in Berkeley and (historical) Craven County, South Carolina, 1750.
South Carolina Colonial Writ Signed By Charles Hill, Charleston, May 8, 1722., George William Frederick, Charles Hill
South Carolina Colonial Writ Signed By Charles Hill, Charleston, May 8, 1722., George William Frederick, Charles Hill
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
This writ or warrant deals with a case of trespass with damages of 50 pounds sterling.