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John B. Magruder Letter To John Earle & Co., John Bankhead Magruder
John B. Magruder Letter To John Earle & Co., John Bankhead Magruder
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
Magruder, travelling under orders fromt he U.S. Army, in 1844, requests Earle "send up my clothes if possible tonight" as he must leave the following morning for Providence.
Louisa Catherine Johnson Adams Poem "To Thomas," 1842., Louisa Catherine Adams
Louisa Catherine Johnson Adams Poem "To Thomas," 1842., Louisa Catherine Adams
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
Louisa Catherine Adams was the wife of John Quincy Adams. She was the first lady from 1825-1829, and she was the only first lady to be born outside the U.S. Adams writes this poem to Thomas, stating "your presence eased the lab'ring thought/the note aside was laid/ Before, with kind expression fraught/my compliment was paid." Dated January 25, 1842.
J.R. Poinsett Letter Discussing Views On The Cherokee Treaty, Dated May 29 1838., Joel Roberts Poinsett
J.R. Poinsett Letter Discussing Views On The Cherokee Treaty, Dated May 29 1838., Joel Roberts Poinsett
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
J. R. Poinsett responds to a letter in interest of the success of his views in relation to the Cherokee Treaty. Dated May 29 1838.
Marquis De Lafayette Letter To Francis Huger Regarding The Former's Tour Of The U.S. 1825., Marie-Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier Lafayette
Marquis De Lafayette Letter To Francis Huger Regarding The Former's Tour Of The U.S. 1825., Marie-Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier Lafayette
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
This letter to Francis Huger regards Lafayette's tour of the United States. Huger was the son of Isaac Huger, befriended by Lafayette during the American Revolution. Here Lafayette writes about his progress towards South Carolina on the tour.
Deed Of Sale For Seven People (As Slaves) Sold By William O'Neale To John Henry Eaton, Washington, D.C., April 10, 1823., William O'Neale, John Henry Eaton
Deed Of Sale For Seven People (As Slaves) Sold By William O'Neale To John Henry Eaton, Washington, D.C., April 10, 1823., William O'Neale, John Henry Eaton
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
This deed or receipt acknowledges the exchange of $800 for seven slaves: Betsy Baker, 55; Nelly, 36 and her son Jim, 12 and daughter Jane, 7; Henney, 40, and her son Washington, 5; and Polly Quander, 21.
Enclosure For A Check Drawn On Bank Of The United States By Treasurer Of The United States, Thomas T. Tucker, To John Montgomery., Thomas Tudor Tucker
Enclosure For A Check Drawn On Bank Of The United States By Treasurer Of The United States, Thomas T. Tucker, To John Montgomery., Thomas Tudor Tucker
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
Thomas T. Tucker, treasurer of the United States, encloses a check drawn on the Bank of the United States for $18,273.05, issued by the Secretary of War, to John Montgomery, mayor of Baltimore. May 28, 1822.
David Porter Promise To Pay John Rodgers $700 Sixty Days After March 6, 1821., David Porter
David Porter Promise To Pay John Rodgers $700 Sixty Days After March 6, 1821., David Porter
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
Porter and Rodgers were American naval officers noted for, among other things, their service in the War of 1812. In this note, David Porter promises to pay John Rodgers $700, sixty days after March 6, 1821.
Enclosure For A Check Drawn On Bank Of The United States By Treasurer Of The United States, Thomas T. Tucker, To Francis Nichols., Thomas Tudor Tucker
Enclosure For A Check Drawn On Bank Of The United States By Treasurer Of The United States, Thomas T. Tucker, To Francis Nichols., Thomas Tudor Tucker
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
Thomas T. Tucker, treasurer of the United States, encloses a check drawn on the Bank of the United States for $152.00, issued by the Secretary of the Navy, to Francis Nichols. July 19, 1820.
Roger Taney Promissory Note, Signed By Matthew Flume, October 4, 1818., Roger Brooke Taney, Matthew Flume, Singleton Duval
Roger Taney Promissory Note, Signed By Matthew Flume, October 4, 1818., Roger Brooke Taney, Matthew Flume, Singleton Duval
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
In this item Matthew Flume promises to pay Roger B. Taney $100 as soon as a land deed is obtained transferring 41 and 3/4 acres from Henry Peakly to Flume. Witnessed by Singleton Duval and signed by Matthew Flume. Dated October 4, 1818.
James Wilkinson General Order, James Wilkinson
James Wilkinson General Order, James Wilkinson
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
General order requesting lists of all enlisted men by James Wilkinson by the following Monday. New Orleans, 01 June 1809.
Charles W. Goldsborough, Acting Secretary Of The Navy, Orders David Porter, Commander Of New Orleans Station, To Convene A Court Martial For The Trial Of Robert Fell. 1809., Charles Washington Goldsborough
Charles W. Goldsborough, Acting Secretary Of The Navy, Orders David Porter, Commander Of New Orleans Station, To Convene A Court Martial For The Trial Of Robert Fell. 1809., Charles Washington Goldsborough
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
A court martial for the trial of Robert Fell is ordered by the Secretary of the Navy, for the charges stated in a letter (not present) by Mr J Herbert in November of 1808.