Historical Letters and Correspondence

A collection of handwritten letters discussing land sales and government matters in early 19th century America, featuring personal correspondences.

Laurens, Henry. Yorktown. To Colonel John Laurens., 1778-05-29., 1 page

George Coffin to S.A. Procter, 12 March 1830 , Public land sales, United States, Massachusetts, Politics and government, 1775-1865, Maine, Politics and government, 1775-1865, United States, History, Revolution, 1775-1783, Claims, Canada, Boundaries, United States

Letter from Spencer G. Clack to W.R. Clack. Liljenquist Family Collection of Civil War Photographs , pp/liljmem. Clack, W. R, (William Raleigh), 1839-1919, Associated objects, Clack, Spencer G, 1833-1905, Associated objects, Confederate States of America, Army, Tennessee Infantry Regiment, 4rd, People.

George Coffin to W. Fuller, 8 April 1831 , Public land sales, United States, Massachusetts, Politics and government, 1775-1865, Maine, Politics and government, 1775-1865, United States, History, Revolution, 1775-1783, Claims, Canada, Boundaries, United States

George Coffin to George Downes, 6 February 1826 , Public land sales, United States, Massachusetts, Politics and government, 1775-1865, Maine, Politics and government, 1775-1865, United States, History, Revolution, 1775-1783, Claims, Canada, Boundaries, United States

George Coffin to Samuel Bradley, 9 May 1829 , Public land sales, United States, Massachusetts, Politics and government, 1775-1865, Maine, Politics and government, 1775-1865, United States, History, Revolution, 1775-1783, Claims, Canada, Boundaries, United States

Laurens, Henry. Yorktown. To Colonel John Laurens., 1778-05-29., 1 page

George Coffin to David Smith, 4 December 1828 , Public land sales, United States, Massachusetts, Politics and government, 1775-1865, Maine, Politics and government, 1775-1865, United States, History, Revolution, 1775-1783, Claims, Canada, Boundaries, United States

George Coffin to S. Capron, 13 January 1829 , Public land sales, United States, Massachusetts, Politics and government, 1775-1865, Maine, Politics and government, 1775-1865, United States, History, Revolution, 1775-1783, Claims, Canada, Boundaries, United States

George Coffin to William Packard, 14 September 1832 , Public land sales, United States, Massachusetts, Politics and government, 1775-1865, Maine, Politics and government, 1775-1865, United States, History, Revolution, 1775-1783, Claims, Canada, Boundaries, United States

George Coffin to Albert Smith, 24 April 1828 , Public land sales, United States, Massachusetts, Politics and government, 1775-1865, Maine, Politics and government, 1775-1865, United States, History, Revolution, 1775-1783, Claims, Canada, Boundaries, United States

Letter to the Department of the Navy about the Working of an Anchor, 1821 letter Letter to the Minister of Marine with an explanation of the anchor model from the Marine Model Chamber and appointment of the components with dimensions. Dated November 20, 1821. By Captain J.M. Polders. Two separate sheets, one is the letter, the other is a 'name of the parts' (this magazine torn in two). The Hague paper. ink writing (processes)

Deed of property in Harwich sold to Nathan Broadbrook of Harwich by John Smith of Harwich ,. Stanley Smith Deed Collection

George Coffin to Dennis Fairbanks, 4 May 1831 , Public land sales, United States, Massachusetts, Politics and government, 1775-1865, Maine, Politics and government, 1775-1865, United States, History, Revolution, 1775-1783, Claims, Canada, Boundaries, United States

bake Razor committees; Rzecząd Commission (1807); 1807 (1807-00-00-1807-00-00);

Letter to the Executive Council of Pennsylvania, June 2, 1778, Pennsylvania, A. L. S. 1 page

George Coffin to Benjamin Porter, 15 February 1826 , Public land sales, United States, Massachusetts, Politics and government, 1775-1865, Maine, Politics and government, 1775-1865, United States, History, Revolution, 1775-1783, Claims, Canada, Boundaries, United States

Deed of property in Harwich sold to Samuel Higgins by Samuel Paine and Sarah Paine of Harwich ,. Stanley Smith Deed Collection

Highfors Brokology.ur Carl Sahlin Mountain History Collection.

A letter from George Bryan in Philadelphia to General Armstrong, dated October 3, 1778, consisting of one page

Christie, W. Barbados. To Alexander Adair., 1782-12-10., 2 pages

Deed of property in Orleans sold to John Taylor of Orleans by Thomas Higgins of Orleans ,. Stanley Smith Deed Collection

Magdalena's letter (Nina) Dziaszewska to M A daughter; Zadzewska, Magdalena (1806-1869); 4.07.1864 (1864-00-00-1864-00-00);

Letter from Samuel Adams and others to William Bingham and others., 1781-08-23

Letter to Gov. John Sevier, 1809-07-31, South West Point, A. L. S. 2 pp. 4o

Deed of property in Orleans sold to Lewis Doane of Orleans by Joseph Crosby, Benjamin Linnell, Deborah Linnell, Isaac Linnell, and Rebecca Linnell of Orleans ,. Stanley Smith Deed Collection

George Coffin to William Packard, 14 September 1832 , Public land sales, United States, Massachusetts, Politics and government, 1775-1865, Maine, Politics and government, 1775-1865, United States, History, Revolution, 1775-1783, Claims, Canada, Boundaries, United States

Huntington, Jedidiah. Norwich. To Major Nathaniel Perry., 1807-09-24., 2 pages

Document, 1778-09-25, Philadelphia, Pa., 2 pp. Fo

George Coffin to N.S. Littlefield, 7 November 1832 , Public land sales, United States, Massachusetts, Politics and government, 1775-1865, Maine, Politics and government, 1775-1865, United States, History, Revolution, 1775-1783, Claims, Canada, Boundaries, United States

Letter to William Lee, London, 1774-09-20, Philadelphia, Pa., A. L. S. 2 pp. Endorsed on page 4

Deed of property in Orleans sold to John Taylor of Orleans by Thomas Higgins of Orleans ,. Stanley Smith Deed Collection

Deed of property in Harwich sold to Andrew Clark of Harwich by Nathaniel Rbins, James Robin, Ebinezer Weeks, and James Nickerson of Harwich ,. Stanley Smith Deed Collection

George Coffin to David Pingree, 21 November 1849 , Public land sales, United States, Massachusetts, Politics and government, 1775-1865, Maine, Politics and government, 1775-1865, United States, History, Revolution, 1775-1783, Claims, Canada, Boundaries, United States

Deed of property in Truro sold to Shebna Rich and Matthias Rich of Truro by Henry Dyer and Benjamin Dyer of Provincetown, Truro ,. Stanley Smith Deed Collection

George Coffin to Ichabod Butler, 21 December 1829 , Public land sales, United States, Massachusetts, Politics and government, 1775-1865, Maine, Politics and government, 1775-1865, United States, History, Revolution, 1775-1783, Claims, Canada, Boundaries, United States

Deed of property in Chatham sold to Sears Atwood of Chatham by Joseph Attwood (also Atwood) and Deborah Attwood (also Atwood) of Chatham ,. Stanley Smith Deed Collection

1778 November 25, Letter, historical correspondence. Time captured in script.

George Cofin to Levi Bradley, 9 February 1846 , Public land sales, United States, Massachusetts, Politics and government, 1775-1865, Maine, Politics and government, 1775-1865, United States, History, Revolution, 1775-1783, Claims, Canada, Boundaries, United States

Deed of property in Eastham sold to Richard Sparrow of Eastham by Mercy Cole of Eastham ,. Stanley Smith Deed Collection

Pawling, Henry. Marbletown. To Governor Clinton., 1781-05-18., 2 pages

bake Civil commission of the Civilian Military Land; Civilian military commission; 1790 (1790-00-00-1790-00-00);

George Coffin to Harrison Thatcher, 19 March 1825 , Public land sales, United States, Massachusetts, Politics and government, 1775-1865, Maine, Politics and government, 1775-1865, United States, History, Revolution, 1775-1783, Claims, Canada, Boundaries, United States

George Coffin to William Emerson, 2 November 1825 , Public land sales, United States, Massachusetts, Politics and government, 1775-1865, Maine, Politics and government, 1775-1865, United States, History, Revolution, 1775-1783, Claims, Canada, Boundaries, United States

George Coffin to D. Sneet, 19 December 1832 , Public land sales, United States, Massachusetts, Politics and government, 1775-1865, Maine, Politics and government, 1775-1865, United States, History, Revolution, 1775-1783, Claims, Canada, Boundaries, United States

Letter from Charles Jenkinson at the War Office to Richard Rigby., September 17, 1781., 1 page

Letter of John Trumbull (1756-1843) to President Madison dated 1st Oct.1823. Artist: John Trumbull, American, 1756-1843

Deed of property in Eastham sold to Benjamin Small by Levi Long of Eastham ,. Stanley Smith Deed Collection

Deed of property in Chatham sold to Enoch Howes of Chatham by Joseph Atwood, Sears Atwood, and Deborah Atwood of Chatham ,. Stanley Smith Deed Collection

George Coffin to Solomon Thayer, 15 December 1823 , Public land sales, United States, Massachusetts, Politics and government, 1775-1865, Maine, Politics and government, 1775-1865, United States, History, Revolution, 1775-1783, Claims, Canada, Boundaries, United States

Daniel Bryan, Alexandria, DC. (VA), autograph letter signed to Edgar Allan Poe, 26 July 1842 , American literature, 19th century, History and criticism, Authors, American, 19th century, Correspondence, Authors and publishers, Poets, American, 19th century, Correspondence. Rufus W. Griswold Papers

Deed of property in Sandwich sold to Rmember Jones by John Jones of Sandwich ,. Stanley Smith Deed Collection

Deed of property in Eastham sold to Thomas Robbins of Eastham by Ebenezer Rogers of Eastham ,. Stanley Smith Deed Collection

A handwritten letter dated May 2, 1746, addressed to an unspecified recipient. The letter is an autograph letter signed (A. L. S.) and is endorsed. It consists of one page in quarto size, originating from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

George Coffin to Joseph Richardson, 15 March 1830 , Public land sales, United States, Massachusetts, Politics and government, 1775-1865, Maine, Politics and government, 1775-1865, United States, History, Revolution, 1775-1783, Claims, Canada, Boundaries, United States

George Coffin to William Hammatt, 17 September 1831 , Public land sales, United States, Massachusetts, Politics and government, 1775-1865, Maine, Politics and government, 1775-1865, United States, History, Revolution, 1775-1783, Claims, Canada, Boundaries, United States

Deed of property in Brewster sold to Eli Small of Harwich by Ensign Nickerson of Chatham ,. Stanley Smith Deed Collection

Letter from Richard Henry Lee, 1779-06-20

E. W. S., Buffalo, (NY), autograph document signed to the National Era, 23 June 1847: 'Things in Buffalo' , American literature, 19th century, History and criticism, Authors, American, 19th century, Correspondence, Authors and publishers, Poets, American, 19th century, Correspondence. Rufus W. Griswold Papers

George Coffin to Asa Brigham, 8 June 1829 , Public land sales, United States, Massachusetts, Politics and government, 1775-1865, Maine, Politics and government, 1775-1865, United States, History, Revolution, 1775-1783, Claims, Canada, Boundaries, United States

Deed of property in Orleans sold to Eliakim Higgins Jr. of Orleans by Jesse Snow of Orleans ,. Stanley Smith Deed Collection

George Coffin to Daniel Merrill, 5 May 1828 , Public land sales, United States, Massachusetts, Politics and government, 1775-1865, Maine, Politics and government, 1775-1865, United States, History, Revolution, 1775-1783, Claims, Canada, Boundaries, United States

George Coffin to Walter Case, 29 March 1831 , Public land sales, United States, Massachusetts, Politics and government, 1775-1865, Maine, Politics and government, 1775-1865, United States, History, Revolution, 1775-1783, Claims, Canada, Boundaries, United States

Petition from Monsieur Baby, 1760

Deed of property in Orleans sold to Hezekiah Freeman by Dorcas Higgins of Orleans ,. Stanley Smith Deed Collection

Lawrence L. Van Kleeck, Brookline, (NY), autograph letter signed to R. W. Griswold, 4 June 1851 , American literature, 19th century, History and criticism, Authors, American, 19th century, Correspondence, Authors and publishers, Poets, American, 19th century, Correspondence, Schoolcraft, Henry Rowe, 1793-1864. Rufus W. Griswold Papers

Letter to Richard Henry Lee, 1775-03-21

Washington, George. Camp near Germantown. To Colonel Morgan., 1777-08-09., 1 page

George Coffin to E.H. Lombard, 7 January 1831 , Public land sales, United States, Massachusetts, Politics and government, 1775-1865, Maine, Politics and government, 1775-1865, United States, History, Revolution, 1775-1783, Claims, Canada, Boundaries, United States

George Coffin to Alex Mearns, 22 January 1831 , Public land sales, United States, Massachusetts, Politics and government, 1775-1865, Maine, Politics and government, 1775-1865, United States, History, Revolution, 1775-1783, Claims, Canada, Boundaries, United States

George Coffin to Job Ransom Smith, 27 November 1832 , Public land sales, United States, Massachusetts, Politics and government, 1775-1865, Maine, Politics and government, 1775-1865, United States, History, Revolution, 1775-1783, Claims, Canada, Boundaries, United States

Salmon Stocks.Laxå Brukskensology.ur Carl Sahlin's mountain history collection.

Letter to Anonymous, Jan Willem Pieneman, 1813 letter The Hague paper. ink writing (processes) / pen money. drawing. printed matter Amsterdam

Highfors Brokology.ur Carl Sahlin Mountain History Collection.

bake Stanis Winnica staroste of Poniatowski; Poniatowski, Stanis AW (1754-1833); 1783 (1783-00-00-1783-00-00);

George Coffin to Isaac Cowan, 14 December 1829 , Public land sales, United States, Massachusetts, Politics and government, 1775-1865, Maine, Politics and government, 1775-1865, United States, History, Revolution, 1775-1783, Claims, Canada, Boundaries, United States

1770 June 2-9, Letter, historical correspondence. Time captured in script.

1795, Letter, historical correspondence. Time captured in script.

Letter of Constance to Jadwiga Zatania (Deotymy) and her father Wac Załywski; Leadership (Zadziewska h. Korczak), Konstancja (1800-1881); 26.03.1864 (1864-00-00-1864-00-00);

Deed of property in Truro sold to Joshua Rich of Truro by Silvanus Snow of Truro ,. Stanley Smith Deed Collection

Deed of property in Brewster sold to Eldredge Small of Brewster by Mary Small of Brewster ,. Stanley Smith Deed Collection

George Coffin to Moses Greenleaf, 31 March 1828 , Public land sales, United States, Massachusetts, Politics and government, 1775-1865, Maine, Politics and government, 1775-1865, United States, History, Revolution, 1775-1783, Claims, Canada, Boundaries, United States

Deed of property in Barnstable sold to Hezekiah Marchant Jr. of Barnstable by Ebenezer Bodfish of Barnstable ,. Stanley Smith Deed Collection

Alla Signor Casella , Writing of the Corsican revolutionary and resistance fighter Pasquale Paoli to Mr, Casella, Unknown

Letter to F. D. Petit de Villers, Savannah., January 14, 1806, Darien, Georgia, A. L. S. 2 pp. 4o

Portrait of William Howard, created in 1886

George Coffin to Ira Wadleigh, 29 May 1850 , Public land sales, United States, Massachusetts, Politics and government, 1775-1865, Maine, Politics and government, 1775-1865, United States, History, Revolution, 1775-1783, Claims, Canada, Boundaries, United States

Charles Kilbourn to George Coffin, 22 October 1829 , Public land sales, United States, Massachusetts, Politics and government, 1775-1865, Maine, Politics and government, 1775-1865, United States, History, Revolution, 1775-1783, Claims, Canada, Boundaries, United States

Letter from William C. Fulton to Peter Hoes, dated December 8, 1841. The document extends to 3 pages

Deed of property in Barnstable sold to John Bursley of Barnstable by Nathan Bodfish of Wells, VT ,. Stanley Smith Deed Collection

John Orvis autograph letter signed to John Sullivan Dwight, Middlebury, Vt., December 9, 1846 , Brook Farm Phalanx West Roxbury, Boston, Mass.. John Sullivan Dwight correspondence regarding Brook Farm

George Coffin to Charles Vaughn, 28 December 1826 , Public land sales, United States, Massachusetts, Politics and government, 1775-1865, Maine, Politics and government, 1775-1865, United States, History, Revolution, 1775-1783, Claims, Canada, Boundaries, United States

George Coffin to Moses Greenleaf, 19 January 1828 , Public land sales, United States, Massachusetts, Politics and government, 1775-1865, Maine, Politics and government, 1775-1865, United States, History, Revolution, 1775-1783, Claims, Canada, Boundaries, United States

Letter from Lord Drummond to James Robertson., 1776-02-05

Document of indenture: Servant: Kilgore, Margarett. Master: Atkins, William. Town of Master: Newburyport. Cutler, Samuel, Administrator to the estate of William Atkins autograph letter signed to the Overseers of the Poor of the town of Boston requesting that Margaret Kilgore be returned to the poor house. , Indentured servants, Child labor

Letter to Liévin Amand Marie de Bast, Joannes Josephus de Loose, 1821 letter Jelly paper. ink writing (processes) / pen painting (including book-illumination, miniature-painting). education, tuition of the artist (in general). anonymous historical person portrayed

George Coffin to Albert Smith, 21 July 1828 , Public land sales, United States, Massachusetts, Politics and government, 1775-1865, Maine, Politics and government, 1775-1865, United States, History, Revolution, 1775-1783, Claims, Canada, Boundaries, United States

Letter from the Committee of Congress on the affairs of the Northern Department to Walter Stewart., 1776-12-30

War Department document by Alexander Hamilton, dated September 13, 1794., Copy; 2 pages

Deed of property in Chatham sold to Sears Atwood of Chatham by Moses Bears (or Bares) of Chatham ,. Stanley Smith Deed Collection

George Coffin to Charles Vaughn, 28 December 1826 , Public land sales, United States, Massachusetts, Politics and government, 1775-1865, Maine, Politics and government, 1775-1865, United States, History, Revolution, 1775-1783, Claims, Canada, Boundaries, United States

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