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Receipt For Shipment Of One Cask Of Wine, Signed By Benjamin Lincoln, Marblehead, Mass., 1806., Benjamin Lincoln Collector

Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection

Benjamin Lincoln certifies the importation of one cask of claret wine from Bordeaux, France at Marblehead, Mass. via the Ann, Francis, 1806.

Receipt For One Cask Of Bordeaux Wine, Signed By Benjamin Lincoln At The Port Of Gloucester, Massachuetts, 1805., Benjamin Lincoln Jr., District Of Massachusetts, Port Of Gloucester

Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection

Benjamin Lincoln certifies the importation of one cask of wine at Gloucester, Mass., 1805.

Import Certificate For One Cask Of Bordeaux Wine Recieved At Marblehead, Mass., Signed By Benjamin Lincoln, 1804., Benjamin Lincoln Jr., District Of Massachusetts, Port Of Marblehead

Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection

Benjamin Lincoln certifies the importation of one cask of wine at Marblehead, Mass., 1804.

Certificate Of Import Of A Cask Of Bordeaux Wine At Marblehead, Mass., Via The Vessel Joanna Zinnia. Signed By Benjamin Lincoln, 1804., Benjamin Lincoln, District Of Massachusetts, Port Of Marblehead

Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection

Benjamin Lincoln certifies the importation of one cask of wine at Marblehead, Mass., 1804.

Boston Customs Receipt For Importation Of One Hogheads Of Rum From Martinique, Signed By Benjamin Lincoln And Thomas Melvill, Boston,1802., Benjamin Lincoln Jr., Thomas Melvill, District Of Massachusetts, Port Of Boston And Charlestown

Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection

This document is signed by Lincoln as Collector and Melvill as Inspector at the port of Boston and Charlestown, 1802. Lincoln was a general in the American Revolution, Melvill was an officer in the same conflict as well as a participant in the Boston Tea Party.

Receipt For One Chest Of Green Tea Signed By Benjamin Lincoln And Thomas Melvill At Boston, 1810., Benjamin Lincoln Jr., Thomas Melvill, District Of Massachusetts, Port Of Boston And Charlestown

Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection

This import certificate for one chest, 63 pounds, of green tea is signed by Lincoln as Collector and Melvill as Inspector. Includes engraved portrait of Benjamin Lincoln.

Appointment Of Jacob Morton As Sheriff In Charlotte County, Virginia, Signed By James Monroe, 1802., James Monroe

Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection

Jacob Morton is appointed sheriff of Charlotte County, Virginia in 1802. This appointment is signed by James Monroe, who was governor of Virginia at the time.

William Marbury Letter Regarding Business And Financial Matters, 1800., William Marbury

Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection

William Marbury writes to Israel Whelan of Philadelphia regarding receipt of $200, the handling of certain freight and other business/financial matters. Georgetown, 1800.

Land Grant For 199 Acres To Curtis Johnson, With James Wood Signing As Governor Of Virginia, 1797., James Wood, Commonwealth Of Virginia

Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection

Curtis Johnson is granted a parcel of 199 acres in Washington County near a branch off the south fork of the Holston River.

Letter From Benjamin Lincoln To Eben Parsons Regarding The Son Of A Friend From North Carolina, 1796., Benjamin Lincoln Jr.

Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection

Lincoln writes to Parsons regarding helping a North Carolina friend's son who is attending school in Hingham, Mass., 1796.

Letter From Josiah Masters To John Reade About An Enslaved Man Named Dick Whom (Masters) Wishes To Sell. New York, 1796., Josiah Masters

Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection

Masters writes to Reade that Dick "has been somewhat uneasy with me, the first cause [was] my separating his wench from him."

"The lowest price is one hundred pounds."

Addressed to Reade in Poughkeepsie, NY.

Land Grant To Robert Brodie, Camden, South Carolina, 1794, Featuring Signature Of William Moultrie., Robert Brodie, William Moultrie, State Of South Carolina

Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection

Robert Brodie is granted "One thousand acres Surveyed for him 19th Mar. 1794 Situate in the District of Camden on Waters of Sawney’s Creek bounded by a line running SW. by Rob. Martins land all other sides by Rob. Brodies." South Carolina,

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.`

Essay On Negro-Slavery., James O'Kelly

Stone-Campbell Books

No abstract provided.

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

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 For Samuel Courtauld Signed By Thomas Heyward Jr., June 13, 1788., Thomas Heyward Jr., State Of South Carolina

Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection

Thomas Heyward signs a warrant for Samuel Courtauld for the collection of a debt owed to Josiah Smith, Daniel Desaussure and Edward Darrell in Charleston, SC, in 1788.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

List Of Prisoners In Jail, Worcester, Massachusetts, September 6, 1785., Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection

List of prisoners "confined in the common goal in Worcester in the County of Worcester," September 6, 1785. Next to the prisoners' names are the charges for which they are confined.

List Of Prisoners In Jail, Worcester, Massachusetts, June 6, 1785., Worcester County

Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection

List of prisoners "confined in the Common Goal in Worcester." List includes names of prisoners and charges for which they were imprisoned.

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.

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.

Account Of Services Performed And Money Due Ignatius Goulding, 1783 And 1788, Worcester, Massachusetts., Worcester County, Ignatius Goulding

Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection

Debit account detailing money due Ignatius Goulding by Worcester County for services performed and expenses incurred.

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.

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."