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Animaux. Les Poissons. Histoire Naturelle, Augustine Legrande, Special Collections, Fleet Library

Miniature Books

Box 1 : Book 4. (3 in series). Part of The Stearns, Beede, Jencks Collection of Miniature Books. 2 boxes. miniature books; slipcases, boxes and metal cases; miniature magnifying lenses; miniature bookcases; book collecting bibliographies and periodicals; research materials; correspondence; card file. SUMMARY Emma Owens Stearns began collecting miniature books in the late 19th century and passed her passion for these treasures on to her daughter Virginia Stearns Beede. Virginia continued to add to this collection and passed it on to her daughter Anne Beede Jencks. In 2011 Anne Jencks donated this collection of miniature books, now numbering approximately 382 …

First Fruits Of Australian Poetry, Barron Field

Settler Literature Archive

No abstract provided.

Novena Historico-Doctrinal De La Madre De Dios, Nuestra Señora Del Refugio: Que Con El Titulo De La Divina Peregrina Se Venera En El Colegio Seminario De Misioneros Apostólicos De La Regular Observancia De N. P. S. Francisco De La Villa De Sahagun

Novenas

Novena to Our Lady of Refuge as said in Sahagún, Spain. 96 pages.

Letter, Franklin E. Plummer, Copiah County, Ms To Eunice Goodrich, Richmond, Ma 1823, Franklin E. Plummer

Todd A. Herring Archival Collection

Franklin E. Plummer, born in Massachusetts, initially moved to Mississippi to teach school. He went on to study law, and represented Mississippi in Congress from 1831 to 1835. He also founded the town of Pittsburg, now part of Grenada, MS. This item was included in the Scrawl and Order exhibit, http://lib.msstate.edu/exhibits/past/.

The Wanderer In America, Or Truth At Home, C. (Charles) H. (Henry) Wilson

Settler Literature Archive

No abstract provided.

Letter From Samuel Hoole To James B. Finley, Samuel Hoole

Finley Letters

Abstract Number - 146

Letter To Dr. Whetmore, Philander Chase

Philander Chase Letters

Summary of Chase's journey to Cincinnati; updates on his and his wife's health

Letter To Philander Jr. And Rebecca Chase, Philander Chase

Philander Chase Letters

Blessing Philander Jr's marriage to Rebecca

Letter To Philander Chase Jr, Philander Chase

Philander Chase Letters

Chase recounts the troubles and dangers he faced while traveling to Cincinnati: the roads were terrible, they were refused to stay at the first tavern they arrived at, and he lost much of his strength pulling the horses.

The Liberal, Vol. 1-2, Leigh Hunt, George Gordon Byron, Percy Shelley

Liberal, 1822

Published from October 1822-July 1823. Percy Shelley, Lord Byron, and Leigh Hunt were the main contributors to this Romantic-era literary periodical.

Zion Church Record Book - Transfer Of Letter, Lozier Leenear - 1822, August 26, Poplar Springs Baptist Church

Zion Baptist Church

Transfer of Letter for Lozier Leenear from Poplar Springs Baptist Church to Zion Church - 1822, August 26.

Loose page added to the bound Zion Church Record Book, 1817-1894.

Letter To Philander Chase, Jr., George Chase

Philander Chase Letters

George wishes Philander Chase Jr. and his new wife, Rebecca, well. He advises Mr. Morse to read certain scriptures to help cope with his loss. He says that their wives might not be friends because they are too poor to travel.

Letter To Philander Chase Jr, Philander Chase

Philander Chase Letters

Death of Intrepid Morse's wife; updates on Chase's health; the benefits of taking the presidency of Cincinnati College

Letter To Bishop Hobart, Philander Chase

Philander Chase Letters

Entreats Hobart for a missionary to relive his "arduous duties." May accept a new position as the president of a college in Cincinnati. Intrepid Morse's wife recently died.

Letter To Philander Chase Jr, Philander Chase

Philander Chase Letters

Cincinnati College has appointed Chase as president, but he is unsure if he should accept it.

Peter Kean And Sarah Sabina Morris Kean To Susan Niemcewicz, June 4, 2022, Peter Kean, Sarah Sabina Morris Kean

Liberty Hall Collection 1820s

Peter Kean and Sarah Sabina Morris Kean wrote from Elizabethtown, New Jersey to Susan Neimcewicz who was staying at Thomas Biddle’s home in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Gouverneur. Glad to learn from Susan’s letter of Monday that she and their dear friends on Chestnut Street were all well. Sarah had written to Susan that they found their little darling in perfect health and that John met them at the Point looking as well as possible. Poor Mary Ricketts suffered dreadfully from her face, she was in agony on Sunday at Lawrences. Peter had not seen Phil till their return as he was …

James Ricketts To Susan Niemcewicz, May 29, 1822, James Ricketts

Liberty Hall Collection 1820s

James Ricketts wrote from Abyssinia, New Jersey to Susan Niemcewicz Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (at the Biddles). Maria received Susan’s kind letter and intended on answering it right away. However, as the ladies were preparing to receive the town between 12 and 3 pm, they deputed James to tell her that they were all in perfect health and spirits. They all went after church to Ursino to see the dear children who were all well and longing for Susan’s return. James and the family were received with the greatest attention by Peggy and Philip and were given plum cake and wine. They …

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.

Letter Of Introduction For Mrs. Chloe Sabin, Philander Chase

Philander Chase Letters

Record of Baptism for Chloe Sabin

Samuel Boyd To Peter Kean, March 26, 1822, Samuel Boyd

Liberty Hall Collection 1820s

A receipt for legal services from Samuel Boyd to Peter Kean connected to the legal case of the Houstoun Children, Elizabeth Houstoun, and Maria Madison.

People Included: John R. Madison, Egbert Benson, Gerard Rutgers, William Houstoun

Egbert Benson And Children Of The Late Mr. And Mrs. Houston Statement Of Account, March 25, 1822, Egbert Benson

Liberty Hall Collection 1820s

A statement of account between Egbert Benson and children of the late Mr. and Mrs. Houston. Peter Kean represented the children.

Land Deed, Grider To Hogan

Ames and Hogan Family Papers

Deed transferring land in Madison County, Alabama, from Tobias and Sarah Grider to Elijah Hogan, 1822.

Benjamin And Eliza Treadwell To Parents, 15 March 1822, Benjamin D. Treadwell, Eliza Allison Treadwell

Personal and Business Correspondence, 1821-1840 (Series 1.1)

No abstract provided.

Beverly Robinson To Peter Kean, February 28, 1822, Beverly Robinson

Liberty Hall Collection 1820s

Beverly Robinson wrote from New York to Peter Kean, addressed to Elizabeth Town, NJ regarding accounts and a proposition from Judge Benson.

People Included: Mr. Rutgers

[Unknown] To Mrs. Wall (Cous. Effie), Benton County, Ms, 15 February 1822, Author Unknown

Personal and Business Correspondence, 1821-1840 (Series 1.1)

No abstract provided.

Sarah Sabina Kean To Miss Rutherford, February 15, 1822, Sarah Sabina Kean

Liberty Hall Collection 1820s

Sarah Sabina Kean wrote to Miss Rutherford, her cousin, addressed to Edgerston, Bellville, NJ. Sarah invited her and Miss Scots to the Christening of her daughter Susan Mary Kean.

John Henry Hobart To Peter Kean, February 13, 1822, John Henry Hobart

Liberty Hall Collection 1820s

John Henry Hobart wrote from New York to Peter Kean, addressed to Elizabeth Town, NJ regarding financial matters and debt.

People Included: William Dayton, Elias B. Dayton, Mrs. Harkin

Deed, Robert Burdick Land Sale To Simeon Adams, Jr. , February 11, 1822

Lincolniana Original Manuscript Collection

This handwritten deed, dated February 11, 1822, wherein Robert Burdick has sold a plot of land in Washington County, Rhode Island to Simeon Adam for one hundred and fifty thousand dollars. The deed describes the land purchased and is signed by Robert and Sarah Burdick. Phebe Burdick and Samuel Stanton signed as witnesses. The second page includes the statement of witness by Samuel Stanton, Justice of the Peace. A record of the sale is noted by Samuel Stanton on February 11, 1822 on the back of the deed and notes that the deed was filed in the town clerk's office …

Letter From Joel R. Poinsett To Captain Finch Concerning An Opinion On A Proposition, Dated January 27, 1822., Joel Roberts Poinsett

Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection

Joel R. Poinsett, the US Minister to Mexico, writes to Captain Finch confirming his opinion to oppose a proposition made by Mr. McWhiteman about small vessels of war, dated January 27, 1822.

Receipt To Rent Slaves

Ames and Hogan Family Papers

Receipt for Elijah Hogan to pay $380 to David S. Goodler for the ''rent'' of negroes Beck, Pat, Sam, Jerry, and Abram for one year (1822). Part of the agreement is for Hogan to furnish them with clothes, hats, blankets, and shoes. Signed in Madison County, Alabama.