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Full-Text Articles in Arts and Humanities
Letter In Which Daniel Morgan Refuses Henry Knox's Request For Assistance In Fighting Native Americans. 1792., Daniel Morgan
Letter In Which Daniel Morgan Refuses Henry Knox's Request For Assistance In Fighting Native Americans. 1792., Daniel Morgan
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
In this letter Daniel Morgan, a Virginian famous for his victory at Cowpens, S.C. duing the American Revolution, replies to Secretary of War Henry Knox's request for assistance in fighting Native American. Morgan demures, citing the qualities of the U.S. officer corps and the "peculiar" nature of fighting Native Americans.`
Receipt For A Transaction Between Leonard Wheatley And Robert Sharman, Signed By Daniel Morgan, 1788., Daniel Morgan
Receipt For A Transaction Between Leonard Wheatley And Robert Sharman, Signed By Daniel Morgan, 1788., Daniel Morgan
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
Daniel Morgan appears to sign this receipt as a witness to the transaction described - for a horse - between Leonard Wheatley and Robert Sharman.
Warrant Signed By Thomas Heyward, Jr. For Isaac Huger. Charleston, 1788., Thomas Heyward Jr., State Of South Carolina
Warrant Signed By Thomas Heyward, Jr. For Isaac Huger. Charleston, 1788., Thomas Heyward Jr., State Of South Carolina
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
Thomas Heyward, at Charleston, S.C., signs a warrant for Isaac Huger on a charge of trespassing, 1788.
Warrant Signed By Thomas Heyward, Jr. For John Morrall. Charleston, 1788., Thomas Heyward Jr., State Of South Carolina
Warrant Signed By Thomas Heyward, Jr. For John Morrall. Charleston, 1788., Thomas Heyward Jr., State Of South Carolina
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
Thomas Heyward, at Charleston, S.C., signs a warrant for John Morral on a charge of debt, 1788.
Warrant For John Withers, Signed By Thomas Heyward, Jr. Charleston, 1788., Thomas Heyward Jr., State Of South Carolina
Warrant For John Withers, Signed By Thomas Heyward, Jr. Charleston, 1788., Thomas Heyward Jr., State Of South Carolina
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
Thomas Heyward, at Charleston, S.C., signs a warrant for John Wither on a charge of trespassing, 1788.
Warrant For Charles Drayton, Signed By Thomas Heyward, Jr. Charleston, 1877., Thomas Heyward Jr., State Of South Carolina
Warrant For Charles Drayton, Signed By Thomas Heyward, Jr. Charleston, 1877., Thomas Heyward Jr., State Of South Carolina
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
Thomas Heyward, at Charleston, S.C., signs a warrant for Charles Drayton, 1787.
Indenture, Signed By John Rutledge, 1786., John Rutledge
Indenture, Signed By John Rutledge, 1786., John Rutledge
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
Indenture for Ephraim Mitchell for 295 pounds, signed by John Rutledge in Charleston, South Carolina, August 29, 1786. Rutledge was an American statesman and judge from South Carolina.
Warrant For Richard Shaw, Signed By Thomas Heyward, Jr. Charleston, 1786., Thomas Heyward Jr., State Of South Carolina
Warrant For Richard Shaw, Signed By Thomas Heyward, Jr. Charleston, 1786., Thomas Heyward Jr., State Of South Carolina
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
Thomas Heyward, at Charlestonn, S.C., signs a warrant for Richard Shaw for debt, 1786.
Warrant Signed By Thomas Heyward And Isaac Huger For David Scott. Charleston, 1786., Thomas Heyward Jr., State Of South Carolina
Warrant Signed By Thomas Heyward And Isaac Huger For David Scott. Charleston, 1786., Thomas Heyward Jr., State Of South Carolina
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
Thomas Heyward, at Charleston, S.C., signs a warrant for David Scott on a charge of debt, 1786.
Letter To William Lyle From Benjamin Lincoln Regarding Business Matters And Lincoln's Plans To Travel, 1785., Benjamin Lincoln Jr.
Letter To William Lyle From Benjamin Lincoln Regarding Business Matters And Lincoln's Plans To Travel, 1785., Benjamin Lincoln Jr.
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
Lincoln writes to Lyle about the fortunes of Sloop Polly and the price of wheat, and he also indicates an intention to travel to meet Lyle and pay any balance owed him. Boston, 1785.
Certificate Endorsed By Levi Todd, Levi Todd
Certificate Endorsed By Levi Todd, Levi Todd
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
Levi Todd ceritifes that Elizabeth Kirkman is entitled to benefits as a resident on the western frontier. Todd helped found Lexington, Kentucky and was a prominent figures in that state. He was Mary Todd Lincoln's grandfather.
Statement Of Money Owed To Mr. Amherst Bartlett, Signed By Peter Colt., Peter Colt
Statement Of Money Owed To Mr. Amherst Bartlett, Signed By Peter Colt., Peter Colt
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
A statement of eight pounds, eight shillings, and ten pence owed to Mr. Amherst Bartlett by the Connecticut Treasury office. Signed by Connecticut state treasurer, Peter Colt.
Order To Pay David Bottom, Signed By Oliver Ellsworth, 1778., Oliver Ellsworth
Order To Pay David Bottom, Signed By Oliver Ellsworth, 1778., Oliver Ellsworth
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
This is an order on John Lawrence, Treasurer, to pay to David Bottom money due him and charge it to the State.
Warrant For Robert Shurley On A Charge Of Debt Brought By Jacob Brown. Signed By John Sevier, North Carolina, 1778., John Sevier
Warrant For Robert Shurley On A Charge Of Debt Brought By Jacob Brown. Signed By John Sevier, North Carolina, 1778., John Sevier
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
John Sevier, signing as clerk of court in Washington County, North Carolina, orders the sherriff to find and transport to court Robert Shurley so that he may answer to Jacob Brown on a plea of debt, specifically 12 pounds of "Virginia money" and 5 pounds damage.
Receipt For A Gun, Signed By Daniel Morgan, 1777., Daniel Morgan
Receipt For A Gun, Signed By Daniel Morgan, 1777., Daniel Morgan
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
Daniel Morgan acknowledges receipt of a rifle from George Johnson of the Virginia Regiment for the use in the Partisan Corps under Morgan's command. Signed June 10, 1777.
Letter From Peter Parker To Nicholas Cook Regarding American Prisoners. Rhode Island, 1777., Peter Parker
Letter From Peter Parker To Nicholas Cook Regarding American Prisoners. Rhode Island, 1777., Peter Parker
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
Sir Peter Parker commanded the squadron at the unsuccessful attack on Fort Moultrie in Charleston, S.C. He aided Howe in the capture of N.Y and reduced R.I.
Receipt For 62 ₤10 Notes Paid To Samuel B. Webb By Capt. Edward Mulbley, 1777., Samuel Blatchley Webb
Receipt For 62 ₤10 Notes Paid To Samuel B. Webb By Capt. Edward Mulbley, 1777., Samuel Blatchley Webb
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
Samuel Webb was Silas Deane's private secretary, then First Liet. of Chester's company in American Revolution. In 1776 he was appointed Washington's private secretary and aide-de-camp. In 1777 he was captured at the Battle of Long Island and wasn't released until 3 years later.
Record From The Second Continental Congress Ordering That The Secret Committee Produce A List Of Articles Ordered, Signed By Charles Thomson, January 17, 1777., United States. Continental Congress, Charles Thomson
Record From The Second Continental Congress Ordering That The Secret Committee Produce A List Of Articles Ordered, Signed By Charles Thomson, January 17, 1777., United States. Continental Congress, Charles Thomson
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
Order that “the secret committee” produce a “list of the articles [....] which they have ordered in consequences of the directions of Congress distinguishing how much is arrived + what is expected.”
Note Granting Lieut. Samuel Dogget Leave For A Month. Signed By Horatio Gates, Ticonderoga, New York, 1776., Horatio Gates, Continental Army
Note Granting Lieut. Samuel Dogget Leave For A Month. Signed By Horatio Gates, Ticonderoga, New York, 1776., Horatio Gates, Continental Army
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
Lieutenant Doggett is granted one month's leave in September of 1776. At the time this note was written Gates was headquartered at Ticonderoga, New York.
Order To Pay Soldiers, Signed By Oliver Ellsworth, January 1776., Oliver Ellsworth
Order To Pay Soldiers, Signed By Oliver Ellsworth, January 1776., Oliver Ellsworth
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
Oliver Ellsworth instructs addressee to pay soldiers returning to camp, January 1776.
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.
Account For Ship Captain John Brown With Sam And William Vernon; October 29, 1770, Louisbourg, Nova Scotia., John Brown, Sam Vernon, William Vernon
Account For Ship Captain John Brown With Sam And William Vernon; October 29, 1770, Louisbourg, Nova Scotia., John Brown, Sam Vernon, William Vernon
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
This document records the debits and credits accounted for by John Brown in his shipping of various cargo, which includes Jamaican and New England rum, pork, rice, onions, molasses, bread, tea, chocolate, snuff, corn, coffee, flour, and leather.
Letter From Benjamin Lincoln, Jr. To William Palfrey, 1768., Benjamin Lincoln Jr.
Letter From Benjamin Lincoln, Jr. To William Palfrey, 1768., Benjamin Lincoln Jr.
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
In this letter, Lincoln offers to deliver money to Palfrey, an associate of John Hancock, from a Mr. Barter, 1768.
Quit-Rent Receipt For 401.5 Acres Of Land In South Carolina, 1750., George William Frederick, George Someby
Quit-Rent Receipt For 401.5 Acres Of Land In South Carolina, 1750., George William Frederick, George Someby
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
Receipt for quit-rent of 16 shillings paid by Thomas Lamboll for 401.5 acres in Berkeley and (historical) Craven County, South Carolina, 1750.
Letter From Robert Livingston To Messieurs Storke And Gainsborough Of London, Written March 19, 1734 From South Carolina., Robert Livingston
Letter From Robert Livingston To Messieurs Storke And Gainsborough Of London, Written March 19, 1734 From South Carolina., Robert Livingston
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
Livingston requests that cargo of a sloop sailing from South Carolina to New York be insured.
(Deducing by the date of this item, the author/creator is neither of the father and son Robert Livingstons, the latter known as a founding father of the U.S.)