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Petition Of Prisoners In Worcester Jail To Extend The Prison Yard, September 8, 1784., Elijah Isaacson, George Shayer, Jacob Ellison, Henry Chase, Jonathan Willington, Daniel Novell, Asa Danforth, Matthew Knight
Petition Of Prisoners In Worcester Jail To Extend The Prison Yard, September 8, 1784., Elijah Isaacson, George Shayer, Jacob Ellison, Henry Chase, Jonathan Willington, Daniel Novell, Asa Danforth, Matthew Knight
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
The prisoners ask that the prison yard at Worcester jail be extended to accomodate the increasing number of prisoners.
George W. Randolph, Confederate Secretary Of War, Writes To An Unidentifed Cotton Manufacturer, June 1862., George Wythe Randolph
George W. Randolph, Confederate Secretary Of War, Writes To An Unidentifed Cotton Manufacturer, June 1862., George Wythe Randolph
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
Randolph writes to an unidentified cottton manufacturer that he has been informed that "exhorbitant" prices are being charged for certain goods. Randolph also requests that his correspondent reply to him what quantity and what price such goods can be furnished at the time of writing and over the subsequent 30, 60, and 90 days at various points throughout the Southern rail system. Randolph further adds that "cotton manufacturers must not ex[ect to sell their goods at unreasonable prices[....]while other classes are suffering[.]"
Requsition Form Signed By States Rights Gist, States Rights Gist, Lawrence M. Keitt
Requsition Form Signed By States Rights Gist, States Rights Gist, Lawrence M. Keitt
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
Requisition form signed by States Rights Gist which records the aquisition of muskets, bayonets, and assorted accessories and weapons. Dated February 15th, 1862 in Charleston, S.C.
Letter Of Introduction For J. D. Logan, Written And Signed Sam Houston, Governor Of Texas. April 1860., Sam Houston
Letter Of Introduction For J. D. Logan, Written And Signed Sam Houston, Governor Of Texas. April 1860., Sam Houston
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
A letter of introduction from Sam Houston to James Brooks, editor of the New York Express, regarding the newspaper editor of the San Antonio "Daily and Weekly Herald," J.D. Logan. Logan was visiting New York on business and was perceived by Houston as being knowledgable about Texas. April 1860. Prominently signed by Sam Houston.
South Carolina "Bond For Money" Between D. Goudelock And Anderson Pound[?], Union District, February 8, 1860. Signed By States Rights Gist And John R. R. Giles, States Rights Gist, D. Goudelock, John R.R. Giles, Anderson Pound
South Carolina "Bond For Money" Between D. Goudelock And Anderson Pound[?], Union District, February 8, 1860. Signed By States Rights Gist And John R. R. Giles, States Rights Gist, D. Goudelock, John R.R. Giles, Anderson Pound
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
$5000 South Carolina "bond for money" between D. Goudelock and Anderson Pound[?], Union District, February 8, 1860. Signed by States Rights Gist, John R. R. Giles, T.W.G. Giles and one other.
Promissory Note, States Rights Gist Is Lender. 1859., States Rights Gist
Promissory Note, States Rights Gist Is Lender. 1859., States Rights Gist
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
Promissory note for payment of States Rights for $56.34. 1859
Thomas Benton Letter To Dr. Harry Boernstein, 1853., Thomas Hart Benton
Thomas Benton Letter To Dr. Harry Boernstein, 1853., Thomas Hart Benton
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
Thomas Hart Benton writes a letter to Henry Boernstein, a German publisher of the Anzeiger des Westens [“Western Reporter”] in St. Louis. In this letter, Benton discusses proposed changes for the paper, expresses his gratitude for Boernstein's support in the previous election, and looks forward to the continued participation of German-Americans in future elections.
Missouri Bond No. 32 For $1000. Signed By Sterling Price, Governor, April 15, 1853., Sterling Price, John M. Richardson, A. W. Morrison
Missouri Bond No. 32 For $1000. Signed By Sterling Price, Governor, April 15, 1853., Sterling Price, John M. Richardson, A. W. Morrison
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
Missouri bond No. 32 for $1000, redeemable 30 years thereafter. Signed by Governor Sterling Price and Secretary of State John M. Richardson. Registered on April 15th, 1853.
Thomas S. Jesup Letter Regarding The Brig "Baltimore," 1849., Thomas Sidney Jesup
Thomas S. Jesup Letter Regarding The Brig "Baltimore," 1849., Thomas Sidney Jesup
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
Jesup was a Major General in the U.S. Army. This letter concerns the Brig “Baltimore,” which wasn’t seaworthy at the time it was chartered. Jesup writes that the owners have no legal claim to any charter money.
Business Letter Signed By R. B. Taney, As Secretary Of The Treasury, In Which He Notifies A William B. Rochester That His Inquiry Has Been Forwarded To The War Department. 1833., Roger Brooke Taney
Business Letter Signed By R. B. Taney, As Secretary Of The Treasury, In Which He Notifies A William B. Rochester That His Inquiry Has Been Forwarded To The War Department. 1833., Roger Brooke Taney
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
Taney conveys that Rochester's letter has been "referred to the War Departament for an answer." Washington, D.C., November 21, 1833.
Letter From Charles Carroll Of Carrollton Concerning Outstanding Debt Owed Him. 1829., Charles Carroll Iii, Of Carrollton
Letter From Charles Carroll Of Carrollton Concerning Outstanding Debt Owed Him. 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, concerning an outstanding debt owed to him, was written 3 years before his death at age 95.
Charles Carroll Letter Regarding Business Matters, Repairs On His Properties, And Behavior Of His Tenants. 1827., Charles Carroll Iii, Of Carrollton
Charles Carroll Letter Regarding Business Matters, Repairs On His Properties, And Behavior Of His Tenants. 1827., 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 is to James F. Brice and discusses financial matters and refers to his account with Mr. Randall.
Elbridge Gerry Writes To Mrs. Morton And Communicates Regrets And That A Message Has Been Conveyed. Cambridge, Mass., 1811., Elbridge Gerry
Elbridge Gerry Writes To Mrs. Morton And Communicates Regrets And That A Message Has Been Conveyed. Cambridge, Mass., 1811., Elbridge Gerry
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
Gerry signed the Declaration of Independence, was a delegate to the Continental Convention, was governor of Massachusetts, and Vice President of the U.S.
Commission Of Sylvanus Bacheldor To Be Ensign For A Company In The Fourth Regiment Of Infantry In The Second Brigade And Sixth Division Of The Militia Of Massachusetts, Signed By Elbridge Gerry. Boston, 1810., Elbridge Gerry, Commonwealth Of Massachusetts
Commission Of Sylvanus Bacheldor To Be Ensign For A Company In The Fourth Regiment Of Infantry In The Second Brigade And Sixth Division Of The Militia Of Massachusetts, Signed By Elbridge Gerry. Boston, 1810., Elbridge Gerry, Commonwealth Of Massachusetts
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
Elbridge Gerry, as governor and "commander in chief" of Massachusetts, commissions Sylvanus Bacheldor as "ensign of a company" in the fourth regiment of infantry in the second brigade and sixth division of the militia of Massachusetts. Benjamin Homans signs as secretary of the commonwealth.
Import Certificate For One Cask Of Bordeaux Wine Received At Marblehead, Mass., Signed By Benjamin Lincoln, 1806., Benjamin Lincoln Jr., District Of Massachusetts, Port Of Marblehead
Import Certificate For One Cask Of Bordeaux Wine Received At Marblehead, Mass., Signed By Benjamin Lincoln, 1806., 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., 1806.
Receipt For Shipment Of One Cask Of Wine, Signed By Benjamin Lincoln, Marblehead, Mass., 1806., Benjamin Lincoln Collector
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
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.
Letter From William Loughton Smith To Mathew Clarkson, New York, 1805., William Loughton Smith
Letter From William Loughton Smith To Mathew Clarkson, New York, 1805., William Loughton Smith
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
Smith complains of poltical attacks against him and explains that he is unable to pay a debt to Clarkson. Smith was a South Carolina Congressman and U.S. diplomat.
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
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
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.
Certification Of Importation Signed By Benjamin Lincoln, Barnabas Lincoln
Certification Of Importation Signed By Benjamin Lincoln, Barnabas Lincoln
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
Benjamin Lincoln certifies the importation of one Cask of Wine containing fifty-four gallons, by William J. Nath. Hooper in the Joanna Zinnia, an American Vessel, from Bourdeaux, dated October 20, 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
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
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.
Bushrod Washington, A Justice Of The Supreme Court Of United States, Requests $875 Be Paid To Charles Simms, Collector At The Port Of Alexandria, April 1, 1801., Bushrod Washington
Bushrod Washington, A Justice Of The Supreme Court Of United States, Requests $875 Be Paid To Charles Simms, Collector At The Port Of Alexandria, April 1, 1801., Bushrod Washington
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
Bushrod Washington, a justice of the Supreme Court of United States, requests $875, one quarter of his salary, to be paid to Charles Simms, collector at the port of Alexandria. April 1, 1801.
William Marbury Letter Regarding Business And Financial Matters, 1800., William Marbury
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
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.
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.
Land Grant To Robert Brodie, Camden, South Carolina, 1794, Featuring Signature Of William Moultrie., Robert Brodie, William Moultrie, State Of South Carolina
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,
1793 License For Elizabeth Prinner(?) To Keep And Inn Or Tavern That Sells Liquor, New York City, 1793. Signed By Richard Varick, Mayor., Richard Varick, Elizabeth Prinner
1793 License For Elizabeth Prinner(?) To Keep And Inn Or Tavern That Sells Liquor, New York City, 1793. Signed By Richard Varick, Mayor., Richard Varick, Elizabeth Prinner
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
Elizabeth Prinner(?), a grocer, is granted a license to keep an "Inn or Tavern for retailing strong or spiritous liquors" until March 1, 1794. She is forbidden from keeping a "disorderly" establishment or one that permits "any Cock-fighting, Gaming, or Playing with Cards or Dice, or Keep any Billiard-Table, or other Gaming-Table, or Shuffle-Board, within the Inn" or "any Out-House, Yard or Garden belonging thereunto." Signed by Richard Varick, 45th mayor of New York City.
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.`