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Charles Carroll Letter In Which He Discusses Business Matters, The Health Of His Daughter, And The Weather. 1829., Charles Carroll Iii, Of Carrollton

Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection

Charles Carroll of Carrollton was a wealthy Maryland planter and the last signer of the Declaration of Independence to die. This letter was written 3 years before his death at age 95. In it he discusses domestic and farming matters, with specific reference to the health of Mrs. Harper, most likely his daughter, the widow of Robert Goodloe Harper.

Charles Carroll Of Carrollton Writes About Flour Prices, His Daughter And Her Illness, And The Weather, 1829, Charles Carroll

Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection

Charles Carroll of Carrollton was a wealthy Maryland planter and an early advocate of independence from Great Britain. He was a continental Congress delegate and a US Senator for Maryland. He was the last signer of the Declaration of Independence to die. This letter was written 3 years before his death at age 95. The Mrs. Harper he writes about it most likely his daughter, the widow of Robert Goodloe Harper.

Letter From George Sibley To Josiah Johnston, October 26, 1828, George Champlin Sibley

George Champlin Sibley Papers

Transcript of Letter from George Sibley to brother-in-law, Josiah Johnston, October 26, 1828. Sibley discusses his debt; trying to pay it off; Edward Bates; Henry Clay.

Letter From Isaac Rawlings To George Sibley, July 21, 1828, Isaac Rawlings

George Champlin Sibley Papers

Transcript of Letter from Isaac Rawlings to George Sibley, July 21, 1828. Rawlings discusses general topics.

Journal Of The House Of Representatives Of The Commonwealth Of Kentucky, December 1, 1828 - January 28, 1829, Kentucky. General Assembly. House Of Representatives.

Journals of the General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Kentucky

No abstract provided.

Letter From Dr. Archibald Dorsey To George Sibley, October 22, 1827, Archibald Dorsey

George Champlin Sibley Papers

Transcript of Letter from Dr. Archibald Dorsey to George Sibley, October 22, 1827. Dorsey expresses interest in moving to Jackson County, Missouri. Thanks Sibley for giving a description.

Letter From George Tompkins To George Sibley, September 2, 1827, George Tompkins

George Champlin Sibley Papers

Letter from George Tompkins to George Sibley, September 2, 1827. Tompkins invites the Sibleys to visit on their way down to Louisiana.

Letter From George Sibley To Benjamin Reeves, April 27, 1827, George Champlin Sibley

George Champlin Sibley Papers

Transcript of Letter from George Sibley to Benjamin Reeves, April 27, 1827. Sibley discusses preparations for finishing the Santa Fe Trail.

Letter From Benjamin Reeves To George Sibley, April 18, 1827, Benjamin Reeves

George Champlin Sibley Papers

Transcript of Letter from Benjamin Reeves to George Sibley, April 18, 1827. Reeves discusses preparations for revisiting the road to Mexico.

Letter From Benjamin Reeves To George Sibley, April 1, 1827, Benjamin H. Reeves

George Champlin Sibley Papers

Transcript of Letter from Benjamin Reeves to George Sibley, April 1, 1827. Reeves thanks Sibley for releasing him from his commissioner duties, due to his wife's illness; there are still mules left over from the survey that need to be sold.

Letter From Tracy & Wahrendorff To George Sibley, March 29, 1827, Tracy & Wahrendorff

George Champlin Sibley Papers

Transcript of Letter from Tracy & Wahrendorff to George Sibley, March 29, 1827. Tracy & Wahrendorff discusses the shipment of goods to Franklin.

Letter From George Sibley To Benjamin Reeves, March 23, 1827, George Champlin Sibley

George Champlin Sibley Papers

Transcript of Letter from George Sibley to Benjamin Reeves, March 23, 1827. Sibley acknowledges Reeves' letter resigning from the commission. Sibley says he will finish surveying the trail himself. Lists equipment needs to finish surveying.

Letter From George Sibley To Mary Sibley And Josiah Johnston, January 23, 1827, George Champlin Sibley

George Champlin Sibley Papers

Transcript of Letter from George Sibley to Mary Sibley and Josiah Johnston, January 23, 1827. Sibley discusses his experiences while surveying the Santa Fe trail.

Journal Of The Senate Of The Commonwealth Of Kentucky, December 3, 1827 - February 13, 1828, Kentucky. General Assembly. Senate.

Journals of the General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Kentucky

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Journal Of The House Of Representatives Of The Commonwealth Of Kentucky, December 3, 1827 - February 13, 1828, Kentucky. General Assembly. House Of Representatives.

Journals of the General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Kentucky

No abstract provided.

Letter From George Sibley To Benjamin Reeves & Thomas Mather, May 20, 1826, George Champlin Sibley

George Champlin Sibley Papers

Transcript of Letter from George Sibley to Benjamin Reeves & Thomas Mather, May 20, 1826. Sibley says he is still waiting on New Mexico to sign treaty. Thinks that the Santa Fe commission can still stay within the budget that US allocated for the survey.

Journal Of The Senate Of The Commonwealth Of Kentucky, December 4, 1826 - January 25, 1827, Kentucky. General Assembly. Senate.

Journals of the General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Kentucky

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Journal Of The House Of Representatives Of The Commonwealth Of Kentucky, December 4, 1826 - January 25, 1827, Kentucky. General Assembly. House Of Representatives.

Journals of the General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Kentucky

No abstract provided.

Letter From Thomas Hart Benton To George Sibley, June 30, 1825, Thomas Hart Benton

George Champlin Sibley Papers

Transcript of Letter from Thomas Hart Benton to George Sibley, June 30, 1825. Benton give details for proceeding with the Santa Fe exploration. Letter amended in 1833 explaining that commissioners incurred extra expenses and thought they would be reimbursed based on Benton's letter.

Letter From George Sibley To Owen, June 23, 1825, George Champlin Sibley

George Champlin Sibley Papers

Transcript of Letter from George Sibley to Owen, June 23, 1825. The last name of Owen is unknown. Sibley discusses preparations for surveying the Santa Fe Trail.

Letter From Benjamin Reeves To George Sibley, June 9, 1825, Benjamin Reeves

George Champlin Sibley Papers

The writer, Benjamin Reeves, updates George Sibley on logistical issues affecting their upcoming expedition. Mail delivery has been unreliable, delaying communication. Reeves discusses personnel matters, including adding Col. Logan if timing allows, enrolling George Wert as an interpreter, and replacing unavailable workers with Stephen Cooper, whose knowledge of the region will be useful. He agrees that traders may accompany the party if they follow regulations. Reeves notes concerns about meeting tribes for negotiations, expresses urgency about the wagons arriving so they can depart before the season is too far along, and comments on local disappointment from men not chosen to …

Letter From George Sibley To Benjamin Reeves, June 5, 1825, George Champlin Sibley

George Champlin Sibley Papers

Transcript of Letter from George Sibley to Benjamin Reeves, June 5, 1825. Sibley mentions widespread sickness in St. Louis; preparation of supplies for the survey of the Santa Fe Trail.

Letter From George Sibley To Benjamin Reeves, May 29, 1825, George Sibley

George Champlin Sibley Papers

The letter, written by George C. Sibley in St. Louis on May 29, 1825, addresses several matters related to his upcoming expedition to Santa Fe. Sibley informs the recipient that a man named James Logan wants to join as a volunteer hunter without pay, but Sibley declines to encourage such offers, arguing that volunteers could complicate logistics and fairness among applicants. He’s willing to allow traders to accompany the expedition at their own expense if they follow camp rules and are adequately prepared.

Sibley lists six carefully chosen recruits, all skilled and reputable men, emphasizing the great public excitement about …

Letter From George Sibley To Owen, May 1, 1825, George Champlin Sibley

George Champlin Sibley Papers

Transcript of Letter from George Sibley to Owen, May 1, 1825. Last name of Owen is unknown. Sibley discusses Discusses the profits that people have made trading with Mexico; plans for surveying the road.

Letter From George Sibley To Josiah Johnston, January 4, 1825, George Champlin Sibley

George Champlin Sibley Papers

Transcript of Letter from George Sibley to brother-in-law, Josiah Johnston, January 4, 1825. Johnston was U.S. Senator for Louisiana. Sibley discusses being deeply in debt to to purchasing goods from Fort Osage to start of private trading post.

Letter From David Barton To George Sibley, June 2, 1824, David Barton

George Champlin Sibley Papers

Transcript of Letter from David Barton to George Sibley, June 2, 1824. Barton discusses money being decided on to buy Native American rights to land they own.

Journal Of The Senate Of The Commonwealth Of Kentucky, November 1, 1824 - January 12, 1825, Kentucky. General Assembly. Senate.

Journals of the General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Kentucky

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Journal Of The House Of Representatives Of The Commonwealth Of Kentucky, November 1, 1824 - January 12, 1825, Kentucky. General Assembly. House Of Representatives.

Journals of the General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Kentucky

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Journal Of The Senate Of The Commonwealth Of Kentucky, November 3, 1823 - January 8, 1824, Kentucky. General Assembly. Senate.

Journals of the General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Kentucky

No abstract provided.

Journal Of The Senate Of The Commonwealth Of Kentucky, October 21, 1822 - December 11, 1822, Kentucky. General Assembly. Senate.

Journals of the General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Kentucky

No abstract provided.