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Petition Of Prisoners In Worcester Jail To Extend The Prison Yard, September 8, 1784., Elijah Isaacson, George Shayer, Jacob Ellison, Henry Chase, Jonathan Willington, Daniel Novell, Asa Danforth, Matthew Knight
Petition Of Prisoners In Worcester Jail To Extend The Prison Yard, September 8, 1784., Elijah Isaacson, George Shayer, Jacob Ellison, Henry Chase, Jonathan Willington, Daniel Novell, Asa Danforth, Matthew Knight
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
The prisoners ask that the prison yard at Worcester jail be extended to accomodate the increasing number of prisoners.
Usn Commander W.R. Anderson Writes On Uss Nautilus Stationary A Summary Of The Ship'd Journey Across The North Pole, 1958, William Robert Anderson
Usn Commander W.R. Anderson Writes On Uss Nautilus Stationary A Summary Of The Ship'd Journey Across The North Pole, 1958, William Robert Anderson
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
Anderson thanks addressee Mr. Sickel for his interesting letter (not included) and summarizes the journey of the USS Nautilus under the polar ice cap and across the North Pole on August 3, 1958. The letter is typed on USS Nautilus stationary.
Mahatma Gandhi Letter, Mahatma Gandhi
Mahatma Gandhi Letter, Mahatma Gandhi
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
Gandhi writes from Yeravda Prison in Poona, India in 1933 in apparent response to Harry Deutch, of the Bronx.
Signed Photograph Of Robert E. Lee And George Peabody (And Others) At White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia, August 1869., Unknown
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
This photograph, taken 1869 at White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia, is the last photograph of Robert E. Lee before his death in 1870. Seen by some as a symbol of early reconciliation between North and South, the image features Lee (seated, 2nd from left) alongside George Peabody (seated, 3rd from left). Peabody was a British-American industrialist and philanthropist who supported the Union during the war, but was fêted by fellow guests at the Springs in 1869 for his postwar generosity and investment in the Southern education system. Both he and Lee shared the belief that education was the best means …
Carte De Visite, Confederate Generals Sterling Price, John Magruder, William Hardeman, Henry Allen, And Thomas C. Hindman In Mexico, In Civilian Dress, Ca. 1866; Print From Negative By Matthew Brady., Matthew B. Brady
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
These Confederate Generals left the United States for Mexico at the close of the Civil War. Standing in the rear (left to right) are John Bankhead Magruder and William P. Hardeman. Seated (left to right) are Henry W. Allen, Sterling Price, and Thomas C. Hindman. Verso indicates original negative by Matthew Brady. Verso annotations do not appear to be completely correct in identification of subjects.
Carte-De-Visite Composite Image: "Booth And His Associates," No Date., Anonymous
Carte-De-Visite Composite Image: "Booth And His Associates," No Date., Anonymous
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
Composite carte-de-visite featuring the likenesses of John Wilkes Booth and the six men convicted of conspiring with him to assassinate President Abraham Lincoln and William Seward. No date.
Photograph, Four Unidentified United States Officers In Group Portrait Photograph By W.P. Egbert, Davenport, Iowa, No Date., W. P. Egbert
Photograph, Four Unidentified United States Officers In Group Portrait Photograph By W.P. Egbert, Davenport, Iowa, No Date., W. P. Egbert
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
Four United States/Union/Federal officers pose in a group portrait photograph; two are seated, two stand. Each holds a sword. No subjects are identified but the verso of the photocard identifies W.P. Egbert, "Ambrotype and Photograph Artist," of Davenport, Iowa, as the creator. Creation date presumably American Civil War era, 1861-1865.
Receipt To C. Sareon For Loss Of His Slave, Hooker, To Employment In The Confederate Army, South Carolina. Columbia, February, 1864., South Carolina
Receipt To C. Sareon For Loss Of His Slave, Hooker, To Employment In The Confederate Army, South Carolina. Columbia, February, 1864., South Carolina
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
Instrument indicating Sareon received $1250 from S.C. for having Hooker, his slave, build military fortifications in the state.
James Harper's Claim For Damages From New York City Draft Riots, October 22, 1863., County Of New York, James Harper
James Harper's Claim For Damages From New York City Draft Riots, October 22, 1863., County Of New York, James Harper
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
James Harper's claim for damages sustained in the New York City draft riots of July, 1863. Includes an itemized list of damaged goods and wares which totals $345. Subsequent documents and annotations indicate Harper was paid $150 for the damages by the County of New York. The address of his establishment is noted as 533 Third Avenue.
John Hale Letter Acknowledging A Request To Speak At The Mercantile Library Association, September 14, 1845., John P. Hale
John Hale Letter Acknowledging A Request To Speak At The Mercantile Library Association, September 14, 1845., John P. Hale
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
Hale writes that he has been so "harrassed with business" that he has "had but little time to attend to any thing else, or even to think of aught beside." "I have had to continue almost alone against the whole pack of profligate & venal newspaper Editors set upon me."
Liquor License, Barnwell District, South Carolina, August 21, 1841., Barnwell District, South Carolina
Liquor License, Barnwell District, South Carolina, August 21, 1841., Barnwell District, South Carolina
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
In which the licensee, William Robertson Jr., swears to not "sell give exchange barter" liquor to any enslaved persons. Signed by C.A. Scott.
Letter From Hugh S. Legare To His Daughter, Charlottesville, Virginia, August 6, 1838., Hugh Swinton Legare
Letter From Hugh S. Legare To His Daughter, Charlottesville, Virginia, August 6, 1838., Hugh Swinton Legare
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
Legare writes to his daughter about his travels through Washington, Baltimore and then Virginia, noting "this country is very beautiful." He also mentions some political matters, including the President and John C. Calhoun.
Honorable Discharge From The Army Of The Republic Of Texas For Mitchell George, Signed By Barnard Bee, Sr., No Date, Barnard Elliot Bee Senior
Honorable Discharge From The Army Of The Republic Of Texas For Mitchell George, Signed By Barnard Bee, Sr., No Date, Barnard Elliot Bee Senior
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
Mitchell George, 21 years old, farmer, who enlisted in May of 1836 is honorably discharged from the Army of the Republic of Texas.
List Of Enslaved People, Including Their Ages, At Spring Garden Plantation, Florida, 1829., Spring Garden Plantation
List Of Enslaved People, Including Their Ages, At Spring Garden Plantation, Florida, 1829., Spring Garden Plantation
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
This item is a list of over 80 enslaved people of African descent at Spring Garden, a plantation in present-day DeLeon Springs State Park, Florida. The list notes the first names of enslave persons and their ages. Annotations indicate occupations and work assignments, family units, and if individuals were sent to Charleston or sold locally. The meaning of some annotations are unclear or at least not explicit, such as small circles next to females' names. Annotations indicate this list was used as reference more than once. One pair of twins is noted as are several infants. Reference to the names …
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.
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.
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."
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."
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.
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.