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William Fuller And Orlando Saltmarsh : January 19, 1848 / Mr. Lincoln ... Made The Following Report., United States. Congress. House. Committee On Post Office And Post Roads. Dec 1847

William Fuller And Orlando Saltmarsh : January 19, 1848 / Mr. Lincoln ... Made The Following Report., United States. Congress. House. Committee On Post Office And Post Roads.

Pamphlets

Caption title. At head of title: ""Thirtieth Congress - First session. Report. No. 102. House of Representatives."" ""January 19, 1848"" -- title


Petition Of The Pilots Of Charleston, S.C. : That The Power To Regulate Pilotage May Remain With The State Legislatures., United States. Congress. Senate. Committee On Commerce. Dec 1847

Petition Of The Pilots Of Charleston, S.C. : That The Power To Regulate Pilotage May Remain With The State Legislatures., United States. Congress. Senate. Committee On Commerce.

Pamphlets

Thirtieth Congress, first session, miscellaneous number 25, January 10, 1848. Call for the repeal of the act of 1837 by which the power was taken from the legislature of the State of New York to regulate the pilotage within the limits of said State.


Speech Of Mr. Dixon, Of Connecticut, On The Reference Of The President's Message, James Dixon Dec 1847

Speech Of Mr. Dixon, Of Connecticut, On The Reference Of The President's Message, James Dixon

Pamphlets

A pamphlet that outlines the speech of Mr. Dixon as he spoke in the House of Representatives of the United States. The cover or first page of the pamphlet depicts the title and indicates that the speech was "Delivered in the House of Representatives of the United States, January 24, 1848." in smaller text. The publisher, printer, and publishing date is printed at the bottom of the first page or cover. At beginning of text (p. 3): "The President responsible for the Mexican War and its consequences."


Songs Of The Sable Harmonists, Stephen Collins Foster Dec 1847

Songs Of The Sable Harmonists, Stephen Collins Foster

Sheet Music Collection

Illustration of black text and simple curving lines on white background


Putnam, C.G., To Dr. Caleb Swan, Boston, Mass. Dec 1847

Putnam, C.G., To Dr. Caleb Swan, Boston, Mass.

Todd A. Herring Archival Collection

Letter announcing Massachusetts Medical Society Meeting.


Statement, Isaac Ross Estate To John A. Watkins, 1848 Dec 1847

Statement, Isaac Ross Estate To John A. Watkins, 1848

Isaac Ross Papers

This statement documents the purchases and payments made by the Isaac Ross Estate to John A Watkins from July 1847 to July 1848.


Notification Of Motion On Bond, October 1848 Dec 1847

Notification Of Motion On Bond, October 1848

Isaac Ross Papers

This handwritten court document notifies the defendants, Samuel Laughman, Isaac Wade, James Payne, and Thompson B Shaw in a case brought against them by the State of Mississippi on the judgement of two thousand six hundred and ninety-six dollars and fifty-two cents per annum damages. The document goes on to describe the case and the judgement that was brought to the Jefferson County Circuit Court during the October 1848 term.


Tax Receipt, Isaac B. Ross Estate, 1848 Dec 1847

Tax Receipt, Isaac B. Ross Estate, 1848

Isaac Ross Papers

This receipt documents the tax payment of one hundred sixty-nine dollars made for the Estate of Isaac B. Ross for 1848 that include state, county, and school taxes.


Letter, H. Hinch In St. Francisville, Louisiana, To Ben Hinch In New Haven, Illinois, December 27, 1847, H. Hinch Dec 1847

Letter, H. Hinch In St. Francisville, Louisiana, To Ben Hinch In New Haven, Illinois, December 27, 1847, H. Hinch

Todd A. Herring Archival Collection

This handwritten letter, written in script and dated December 27, 1847, from H. Hinch in St. Francisville, Louisiana, to Ben Hinch in New Haven, Illinois discusses a recent trip to the ""Big City"" where General Taylor had just arrived, seeing General Taylor, and thoughts on him running for president. The writer goes on discuss the desire to come for a visit, the weather, and news of their friends.


Receipt, Peter Stompleg To Isaac R. Wade, December 23, 1847, Peter Stompleg Dec 1847

Receipt, Peter Stompleg To Isaac R. Wade, December 23, 1847, Peter Stompleg

Isaac Ross Papers

This receipt, dated December 23, 1847, documents the payment of nine hundred dollars from Isaac R. Wade via John A. Watkins to Peter Stompleg for his services as the overseer of Prospect Hill Plantations for the year 1847.


Enslaved Persons Electing To Move To Liberia, December 16, 1847 Dec 1847

Enslaved Persons Electing To Move To Liberia, December 16, 1847

Isaac Ross Papers

This document names the list of enslaved persons at Prospect Hill Plantation who elected to leave the plantation and move to Liberia, Africa as part of Isaac Ross's will and his work with the American Colonization Society.


Letter, Louisa To Her Ann Young, December 8, 1847 Dec 1847

Letter, Louisa To Her Ann Young, December 8, 1847

Todd A. Herring Archival Collection

In this letter, dated December 8, 1847, Louisa writes from Baton Rouge to her sister, Ann in Connecticut to update her on the things she been doing while down south. She speaks of a friend of theirs who recently died from yellow fever and describes the time leading up to her death. She speaks of the weather, her friends there, an encounter with a German preacher, and the state of the sugar crops. She goes on to express how often she has the "blues" and how she longs for things from home.


Statement To The Coroner Of Jefferson County, Mississippi, November 22, 1847, James J. Collier Nov 1847

Statement To The Coroner Of Jefferson County, Mississippi, November 22, 1847, James J. Collier

Isaac Ross Papers

In this statement made to Coroner of Jefferson County, Mississippi, James J. Collier, Circuit Court Clerk, writes on behalf of the State of Mississippi to document the recovery of two thousand three hundred and twenty -four dollars with interest against a judgment by Isaac R. Wade and other interested parties of the Isaac Ross Estate. The statement goes on to describe a writ of error made by a trustee and Wade, etc. call to appear before the high court.


Letter, Father Liddell To His Son, Lt. John Richardson, 1847 Sep 1847

Letter, Father Liddell To His Son, Lt. John Richardson, 1847

Todd A. Herring Archival Collection

In this letter, dated September 7, 1847, Lt. John Richardson's father writes to him to provide advice on his cotton sales, sickness remedies, and tax numbers.


Letter, H. Craighead To His Father, August 22, 1847, H. Craighead Aug 1847

Letter, H. Craighead To His Father, August 22, 1847, H. Craighead

Todd A. Herring Archival Collection

In this letter, dated August 22, 1847, H. Craighead writes to his father to update him on what has been happening on the plantation. He informs his father about an accident at the sawmill that broke Edmund's leg. He goes on to update his father on the progress of the cabins being built, ditch being dug, and the progress of the crops.


Letter, Mo. B. Minuson To Isaac R. Wade, July 27, 1847, John A. Watkins Jul 1847

Letter, Mo. B. Minuson To Isaac R. Wade, July 27, 1847, John A. Watkins

Isaac Ross Papers

In this letter, dated July 24, 1847, John A. Watkins writes to Isaac R. Wade to advise him on the cotton market and when to sell and ship the cotton crops.


Letter, Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays To Matilda Ann "Lit" Boyd, July 23, 1847, Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays Jul 1847

Letter, Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays To Matilda Ann "Lit" Boyd, July 23, 1847, Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays

Hays Ray Webb Collection

In this handwritten letter, dated July 23, 1847, Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays writes to her sister, Matilda Ann "Lit" Boyd to apologize for not writing to her sooner. She explains that her husband, Mr. Andrews, has been ill and in need of near constant attention. She goes on to compliment her on her improvements in spelling, writing and composing. She advises Lit against trying to "catch beaux and win hearts" just yet as she is still considerably young and has more important things to do.


Receipt, John A. Watkins To Isaac R. Wade, July 20, 1847 Jul 1847

Receipt, John A. Watkins To Isaac R. Wade, July 20, 1847

Isaac Ross Papers

This receipt documents the payments and drafts made to John A. Watkins by Isaac R. Wade on behalf of the Isaac Ross estate.


Letter, Hannibal Hamlin To Unknown, May 19, 1847, Hannibal Hamlin May 1847

Letter, Hannibal Hamlin To Unknown, May 19, 1847, Hannibal Hamlin

Lincolniana Original Manuscript Collection

This handwritten letter, dated May 19, 1847 is written from Hannibal Hamlin to an unknown recipient discussing the governor's statement on the Wilmot Proviso, an unsuccessful 1846 proposal in the United States Congress to ban slavery in territory acquired from Mexico in the Mexican–American War. The letter goes on to discuss how someone referred to as Gaac will be "left out in the cold" and speculates on how things will turn out, stating that Gaac's looks could sour milk.


Aaron Spell Account 16 Bales Cotton, 1847, Charles E. Mount Mar 1847

Aaron Spell Account 16 Bales Cotton, 1847, Charles E. Mount

Aaron Spell Papers

1 April 1847 account for sixteen bales of cotton sold in New Orleans for Aaron Spell.


Letter, George S. Yerger To Isaac R. Wade, March 11, 1847, George S. Yerger Mar 1847

Letter, George S. Yerger To Isaac R. Wade, March 11, 1847, George S. Yerger

Isaac Ross Papers

In this letter, dated March 11, 1847, George S. Yerger writes to Isaac R. Wade to advise him that the Colonization Society is insisting on being in control of "the property" but otherwise agrees to the terms proposed in prior communication. Yerger advises Wade to agree and "be done with it" to "prevent further trouble".


Public Instrument Of Protest, March 4, 1847 Mar 1847

Public Instrument Of Protest, March 4, 1847

Isaac Ross Papers

This set of documents include a Public Instrument of Protest filed and notarized stating that payments had not been made on a note being held at The Mechanics and Traders Bank of New Orleans along with two promissory notes stating that Isaac R. Wade would pay sums to James Brown by March 1, 1847. The second note is marked as paid on January 10, 1849.


Aaron Spell Robson Allen Receipt, February 17, 1847, Robson & Allen Feb 1847

Aaron Spell Robson Allen Receipt, February 17, 1847, Robson & Allen

Aaron Spell Papers

Receipt to Aaron Spell for cotton storage and purchase of salt from Robson & Allen.


Letter, Obett Sernt To John L. Mcmauran, February 7, 1847, Obett Sernt Feb 1847

Letter, Obett Sernt To John L. Mcmauran, February 7, 1847, Obett Sernt

Isaac Ross Papers

In this letter, dated February 7, 1847, Obett Sernt writes to John L. McMauran to propose a settlement of debts owed him from an estate McMauran is in charge of. The proposal includes the management and eventual ownership of the Prospect Hill Plantation, the disbursement of enslaved persons, and a crop of corn.


Copy Of Memorandum From Council Of Society To J. R. Wade, January 19, 1847 Jan 1847

Copy Of Memorandum From Council Of Society To J. R. Wade, January 19, 1847

Isaac Ross Papers

In this copy of a memo, the Council of the Society informs of the terms of an estate settlement involving J. R. Wade and outlines the terms of repayment of debt including the disbursement of enslaved persons, a monetary sum, and the possession of Prospect Hill Plantation and it's use by the Council of the Society. The memo, dated January 19, 1847, has sustained damage on the outer edges of the paper.


Letter, H. T. Ellitt To George L. Potter, January 6, 1847, H. T. Ellitt Jan 1847

Letter, H. T. Ellitt To George L. Potter, January 6, 1847, H. T. Ellitt

Isaac Ross Papers

In this copy of a letter, dated January 6, 1867, H. T. Ellet writes to George L. Potter to inform him of the work he's done on a case involving Mr. Giller in estate matters. He discusses Mr. Giller's wishes, concessions, and offer of settlement in Probate Court, outlining his desire to possess the title to Prospect Hill Plantation.


Letter, Hannibal Hamlin To A Friend, January 2, 1847, Hannibal Hamlin Jan 1847

Letter, Hannibal Hamlin To A Friend, January 2, 1847, Hannibal Hamlin

Lincolniana Original Manuscript Collection

This handwritten letter, dated January 2, 1847, is written from Hannibal Hamlin to a friend as a response to a letter he received from the friend and discusses a case he is currently working on. The letter goes on to discuss the proposition to keep California a free territory.


Resolutions Of The Legislature Of New Hampshire, In Favor Of The Removal Of The Terms Of The United States Circuit And District Courts From Exeter To Concord: December 20, 1847, New Hampshire. General Court. Dec 1846

Resolutions Of The Legislature Of New Hampshire, In Favor Of The Removal Of The Terms Of The United States Circuit And District Courts From Exeter To Concord: December 20, 1847, New Hampshire. General Court.

Pamphlets

Read, and ordered to be printed, December 13, 1847."" Signed: Thomas P. Treadwell, secretary of state.


Resolutions Of The Legislature Of New Hampshire, In Relation To The Franking Privilege, And The Postage On Newspapers : December 20, 1847, New Hampshire. General Court. Dec 1846

Resolutions Of The Legislature Of New Hampshire, In Relation To The Franking Privilege, And The Postage On Newspapers : December 20, 1847, New Hampshire. General Court.

Pamphlets

Read, and ordered to be printed, December 20, 1847."" Signed: Thomas P. Treadwell, secretary of state.


Receipt, R. Parkinson To Isaac R. Wade For The Isaac Ross Estate, 1847 Dec 1846

Receipt, R. Parkinson To Isaac R. Wade For The Isaac Ross Estate, 1847

Isaac Ross Papers

This receipt documents the payment made by Isaac R. Wade on behalf of the Isaac Ross estate to A. W. Hodge and received by R. Parkinson for purchases made from February to October, 1847.