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Thomas Pinckney, Agent At Virginia, Tennessee And Georgia Air Line (Railroad), Inquires With W.G. Macdowell, Treasurer Of N.& W. Railroad (Norfolk & Western?), As To The Status Of A Claim Made By Shippers Compress Co., Thomas Pinckney
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
Thomas Pinckney, agent at Virginia, Tennessee and Georgia Air Line (railroad), inquires with W.G. Macdowell, treasurer of N.& W. Railroad (Norfolk & Western?), as to whether or not a claim of $1690.33 made by Shippers Compress Company has been paid to N. & W. October 25, 1887.
Note From Francis Lieber To Merchant Regarding Shipment Of Goods, Date Unclear, New York., Francis Lieber
Note From Francis Lieber To Merchant Regarding Shipment Of Goods, Date Unclear, New York., Francis Lieber
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
Verso abstract includes note: "Prof Col College, South Carolina, Now in N.Y."
Substitute Soldier Certificate For Phillip Siebert, New York County (N.Y.), Phillip Siebert
Substitute Soldier Certificate For Phillip Siebert, New York County (N.Y.), Phillip Siebert
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
Phillip Siebert is mustered as a substitute soldier in the United States Army in return for $300.
Letter From Isaac Toucey, Secretary Of The Navy, To Lt. George W. Rodgers Containing Instructions For Latter's Transfer To The U.S.S. Constitution In Annapolis. Written In Washington, D.C., September 5, 1860., Isaac Toucey
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
A letter from Isaac Toucey to George W. Rodgers containing instructions from the Navy Department. According to Toucey, Rodgers is to detach from the New York Naval base on the 15th, arrive in Annapolis, Maryland on the 20th, and then report to Captain Blake for duty on the U.S.S Constitution. Washington D.C., September 5, 1860.
Martin Van Buren Letter To Mr. Stickney, In Which The Former Includes His Autograph. New York, August, 1849., Martin Van Buren
Martin Van Buren Letter To Mr. Stickney, In Which The Former Includes His Autograph. New York, August, 1849., Martin Van Buren
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
A letter from Martin Van Buren, containing his signature, to Mr. Stickney, an autograph collector, sending his autograph "with much pleasure." New York. Dated August 16th, 1849.
Letter To Andrew H. Foote Aboard The Uss Cumberland, From Chaplain Charles Samuel Stewart, Writing From New York, Dated November 23, 1843., Charles Samuel Stewart
Letter To Andrew H. Foote Aboard The Uss Cumberland, From Chaplain Charles Samuel Stewart, Writing From New York, Dated November 23, 1843., Charles Samuel Stewart
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
Andrew Hull Foote is known for his naval service and contribution to reforms in the US Navy. At the time of this letter, it appears that Foote was on a Mediterranean cruise aboard the USS Cumberland. Chaplain Charles S. Stewart writes to Foote from New York to encourage his prospect and promise for moral and spiritual good upon the USS Cumberland.
John Van Buren Requests An Issue Of The "Democratic Record" Be Sent To Him At Kingston, N.Y. November 13, 1843., John Van Buren
John Van Buren Requests An Issue Of The "Democratic Record" Be Sent To Him At Kingston, N.Y. November 13, 1843., John Van Buren
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
John Van Buren writes to J. and H.G. Langley to ask that his November issue of the "Democratic record" be forwarded to him in Kingston. Kingston, New York. Dated November 13th, 1843.
Edward Doubleday Letter In Which He Informs His Correspondent Of His Intent To Remain In Key West Another Year. He Also Asks For Money. 1843., Edward Doubleday
Edward Doubleday Letter In Which He Informs His Correspondent Of His Intent To Remain In Key West Another Year. He Also Asks For Money. 1843., Edward Doubleday
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
Edward Doubleday was an English entomologist. Here he informs his correspondent of his intent to remain in Key West for another year and asks if a bank can accomodate him with $1000. He further notes the abundance of mosquitoes in Key West.
Robert E. Lee Letter To Captain J.K.H. Mansfield Of Fort Pulaski Regarding A Matter Published In A Circular To The Army Corps Of Engineers. Fort Hamilton, N.Y., February 25, 1842., Robert Edward Lee
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
Robert E. Lee writes from Fort Hamilton to Captain J.K.H. Mansfield of the Corps of Engineers at Fort Pulaski to discuss the object of a publication presented to the Circular in the Corps December 27, 1841. He states he had could claim no merit in its origin and was to promote its success, dated February 25, 1842, Fort Hamilton, N.Y.
M.C. Perry Letter To Acting Sailing Master, George A. Prentiss. New York, 1834., Matthew Calbraith Perry Master Commander, George A. Prentiss Acting Sailing Master
M.C. Perry Letter To Acting Sailing Master, George A. Prentiss. New York, 1834., Matthew Calbraith Perry Master Commander, George A. Prentiss Acting Sailing Master
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
Master Commander M. C. Perry orders Acting Sailing Master George A. Prentiss to report to the "Commanding Office of the Receiving Ships for performing duty on board that vessel," dated February 4, 1834.
Aaron Burr Letter To Samuel C. Reid Regarding Travel And Meeting Arrangments. Albany, N.Y., 1824., Aaron Burr
Aaron Burr Letter To Samuel C. Reid Regarding Travel And Meeting Arrangments. Albany, N.Y., 1824., Aaron Burr
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
Burr sends a letter to Reid, a U.S. naval officer, saying he arrives in New York in two days. Burr further instructs Reid to meet him at 51 Nassau St. at 9AM Sunday morning. 1824.
Aaron Burr Letter To G.W. Lathrop, Esq., 1814., Aaron Burr
Aaron Burr Letter To G.W. Lathrop, Esq., 1814., Aaron Burr
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
Writing from Albany, in this letter Burr summarizes developments in legal cases and notes the "total rejection of my bill in the Senate." 1814.
1793 License For Elizabeth Prinner(?) To Keep And Inn Or Tavern That Sells Liquor, New York City, 1793. Signed By Richard Varick, Mayor., Richard Varick, Elizabeth Prinner
1793 License For Elizabeth Prinner(?) To Keep And Inn Or Tavern That Sells Liquor, New York City, 1793. Signed By Richard Varick, Mayor., Richard Varick, Elizabeth Prinner
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
Elizabeth Prinner(?), a grocer, is granted a license to keep an "Inn or Tavern for retailing strong or spiritous liquors" until March 1, 1794. She is forbidden from keeping a "disorderly" establishment or one that permits "any Cock-fighting, Gaming, or Playing with Cards or Dice, or Keep any Billiard-Table, or other Gaming-Table, or Shuffle-Board, within the Inn" or "any Out-House, Yard or Garden belonging thereunto." Signed by Richard Varick, 45th mayor of New York City.
Letter From Patrick Henry, Patrick Henry
Letter From Patrick Henry, Patrick Henry
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
Permission for Brig Lady Howe to return to New York, signed by Patrick Henry, 1779.