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Articles 1 - 30 of 34
Full-Text Articles in Economic History
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.
Thomas Pinckney, Agent At Virginia, Tennessee And Georgia Air Line (Railroad), Inquires With W.G. Macdowell, Treasurer Of N.& W. Railroad (Norfolk & Western?), As To The Status Of A Claim Made By Shippers Compress Co., Thomas Pinckney
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
Thomas Pinckney, agent at Virginia, Tennessee and Georgia Air Line (railroad), inquires with W.G. Macdowell, treasurer of N.& W. Railroad (Norfolk & Western?), as to whether or not a claim of $1690.33 made by Shippers Compress Company has been paid to N. & W. October 25, 1887.
John Hutchinson Letter To Joseph Fulford; December 2, 1863, North Carolina, John Hutchinson
John Hutchinson Letter To Joseph Fulford; December 2, 1863, North Carolina, John Hutchinson
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
Hutchinson encloses a check to Fulford and instructs "please fill up for amt of my note due the Merchants' Bank of Newbern_ Please cancel the Note + send it to me."
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.
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
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.
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.
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
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.
Charles Thomson Check, Charles Thomson
Charles Thomson Check, Charles Thomson
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
A check made out to Sarah Hagey for forty dollars. 18 September 1821.
Enclosure For A Check Drawn On Bank Of The United States By Treasurer Of The United States, Thomas T. Tucker, To Francis Nichols., Thomas Tudor Tucker
Enclosure For A Check Drawn On Bank Of The United States By Treasurer Of The United States, Thomas T. Tucker, To Francis Nichols., 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 $152.00, issued by the Secretary of the Navy, to Francis Nichols. July 19, 1820.
Letter From James Wilkinson To J(?) Knight, James Wilkinson
Letter From James Wilkinson To J(?) Knight, James Wilkinson
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
Letter by James Wilkinson to James Knight, describing a bill and asking him to call at Headquarters.
Letter From Pierce Butler To A Mr. Simpson, An Employee Of The Bank Of The United States, Regarding Financial Matters. 1801., Pierce Butler
Letter From Pierce Butler To A Mr. Simpson, An Employee Of The Bank Of The United States, Regarding Financial Matters. 1801., Pierce Butler
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
Butler asks Simpson if the Bank of United States will take in his "Bills in London at the current price" in the winter and spring of 1802. Item annotated with reply.
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.
Letter From Pierce Butler Regarding His "Salvadore Lands" In South Carolina. 1806., Pierce Butler
Letter From Pierce Butler Regarding His "Salvadore Lands" In South Carolina. 1806., Pierce Butler
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
Butler discusses financial and legal matters regarding his problems with squatters on his "Salvadore lands" in South Carolina. 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.
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.
Form Of Verification Of The Delivery Of Merchandise, Signed By Tobias Lear, Cape Francois, Santo Domingo (Present-Day Cap Haitien, Haiti), 1801., Tobias Lear
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
Lear, as general commercial agent of the U.S. at Cape Francois, certifies that Joseph Arnaud's accounting of the cargo of the Brig Rainbow - contained on verso - is accurate and complete. Lear was once private secretary to Gen. Washington. Cape Francois, Santo Domingo is now Cap Haitien, Haiti.
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.
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.
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.
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.