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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

Deed of property in Sandwich sold to Calvin Backus and Lemuel Bursley by Dan Wilmarth and Alexander Black of Sandwich ,. Stanley Smith Deed Collection

Letter addressed to Jonathan Dayton, Speaker of the House of Representatives in Philadelphia. Dated May 7, 1798, and originating from New Brunswick, N.J. The letter is an autograph letter signed (A. L. S.) and is endorsed with a note from 'Colo J. Neilson,' referencing resolutions from the citizens of New Brunswick and surrounding areas regarding the current state of public affairs. The letter consists of one page

Thomas Beach, Baltimore, MD., autograph letter signed to George R. Graham, 30 May 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 Harwich sold to Eliakim Higgins by Samuel Freeman of Harwich ,. Stanley Smith Deed Collection

Deed of property in Orleans sold to Benjamin Higgins of Orleans by Lot Higgins of Orleans ,. Stanley Smith Deed Collection

Deed of property in Brewster/Orleans sold to Eldredge Small of Brewster by Eli Small of Harwich ,. Stanley Smith Deed Collection

Constitution of the Cambridge Anti-Slavery Society, May 1836. Constitution of the Cambridge Anti-Slavery Society, May 1836

Letter to Jan Weissenbruch, Jacobus Nicolaas Tjarda van Starckenborgh Stachouwer, 1853 letter Düsseldorf paper. ink writing (processes) / pen painting (including book-illumination, miniature-painting). money Philadelphia

bake Franciszek Potocki, Vilnius Voivode, Hrubieszów staroste; Potocki, Franciszek Salezy (1700-1772); 1770 (1770-00-00-1770-00-00);

Letter to Willem Theodorus van Griethuysen, Charles Rochussen, 1834 - 1886 letter paper. ink writing (processes) / pen

George Coffin to Leonard Shaw, 7 April 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

CARTA AUTOGRAFA DE DON JUAN DE AUSTRIA A FELIPE II COMUNICANDO LA VICTORIA DE LEPANTO. Location: ARCHIVO-COLECCION. Simancas. Valladolid. SPAIN.

Letter to 'Bell', unsigned incomplete, from Canton, March 2 ,. Isabelle Peirce Collection

Photograph Copy of Certificate with signatures, given by European prisoners in Kabul 1842, to one Babu Khan. John Burke, photographer (Irish, about 1843 - 1900) about 1878 A photograph of a certificate dated March 11, 1842. The document is addressed to Bahu Khan and is signed by multiple European prisoners.

bake equipment; in the poviat; 1802 (1802-00-00-1802-00-00);

Thomas Smith, 1792-09-03

Deed of property in Barnstable sold to James Parsevill and Benjamin Parsevill of Sandwich by Gershom Crocker of Sandwich ,. Stanley Smith Deed Collection

Letter from Friedrich Teck to August Wilhelm Schlegel, front

Quitclaim deed of Grace Child, widow of Joshua Child, et al., for dower rights and share of the estate to Joshua Child Jr. , Real property

N.N .: document to the Royal Bau Inspector Salzenberg in Hirschberg September 21, 1849

Blount, William. Philadelphia. To James Henry., 1796-12-23., 2 pages

Letter from Letizia Buonaparte, to citizen Chiappe, representative of the people in Nice, Brief von Maria Laetitia Ramolino, Vereh, Bonaparte, an den Volksvertreter von Nizza, Unknown

Town Meetings, 1832 , Town meetings. Historical Records of the Town of Westborough - Administrative Documents

Adams, John Quincy et al. Ghent. To James Monroe., 1814-09-13, 1 page

Deed of property in Eastham sold to Caleb Rodger of Harwich by Isaac King of Eastham ,. Stanley Smith Deed Collection

George Coffin to Aaron Tufts, 30 March 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

Deed of property in Harwich sold to Mercy Smith by Peter Mayo and Bethiah Mayo of Harwich ,. Stanley Smith Deed Collection

Document, 1762-04-07, St. James's London, D. S., John Newcastle, Barrington, James Oswald. Receipted. 1 page. Fo

Seasonal figure sketches by Jakob Gauermann, executed in brown ink with feather and laved technique, showing human figures in different seasonal contexts.

1777 June 24, Letter, historical correspondence. Time captured in script.

Document, 1775-04-10, New York, L. S., John Cruger, Speaker. Endorsed. 1 page. Fo

1852 - 1857, 9 items

Deed of property in Orleans sold to Judah Higgins of Orleans by Samuel Higgins of Orleans ,. Stanley Smith Deed Collection

Deed of property in Orleans sold to Asa Hopkins of Orleans by Isaac P. Sparrow of Orleans ,. Stanley Smith Deed Collection

George Coffin to Walter Case, 26 November 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

Deed of property in Harwich sold to Alden Nickerson of Harwich by Ephraim Doane of Harwich ,. Stanley Smith Deed Collection

George Coffin to Daniel Rose, 5 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

Uddeholmsverkens chronology.uddeholms ab.ur Carl Sahlin's mountain history collection.

Letter to Dr. Ebenezer Elmer, Bridgton, N.J., January 20, 1792., Philadelphia, Pa. A. L. S. 2 pp. Fo

Letter to William Forman, dated September 22, 1774, from Boston, Massachusetts. The letter is an autograph letter signed (A. L. S.) and is receipted on the back by Jonathan Hampton in New York on October 1, 1774. The document consists of one page in quarto format (4o)

Charles Fenno Hoffman, New York, autograph letter signed to R. W. Griswold, 24 March 1845 , American literature, 19th century, History and criticism, Authors, American, 19th century, Correspondence, Authors and publishers, Poets, American, 19th century, Correspondence. Rufus W. Griswold Papers

Netherlands, Explanation of the Art Plate On the Third Centenary of the Reformation, Explanation of the print with the monument for the third centenary of the Reformation, 1517-1817, verso - stamped, Explanation in verse of the representation of the print with the monument for the third centenary of the Reformation, 1517-1817. Verse of 24 lines with legend of the church reformers 1-10., print, text sheet, prints, Frederik Muller Historieplaten, height 196 mm, width 142 mm, print maker, printmaker, 1817 - 1817, paper, papier, etching, engraving, engraving (printing process)

Gustav garlic (1833-1916), horticultural exhibition 1897, Berlin-Treptow: Text. Pencil, ink on transparent, 24.1 x 15.2 cm (including scan edges)

Charles Fenno Hoffman, New York, autograph letter signed to R. W. Griswold, 24 January 1844 , American literature, 19th century, History and criticism, Authors, American, 19th century, Correspondence, Authors and publishers, Poets, American, 19th century, Correspondence. Rufus W. Griswold Papers

Lydia Howard (Huntley) Sigourney, Hartford, CT., autograph letter signed to R. W. Griswold, 29 December 1848 , American literature, 19th century, History and criticism, Authors, American, 19th century, Correspondence, Authors and publishers, Poets, American, 19th century, Correspondence. Rufus W. Griswold Papers

Cornwallis, Edward. Gibraltar. To Richard Shigby., 1771-08-24., 2 pages

Document dated June 13, 1787, originating from New York. It is an autograph document signed by Charles Alexander and sworn before Alderman William W. Gilbert. The document consists of one page and is formatted in quarto size

CANCILLERIA REAL CURIAE FOL 190. Location: ARCHIVO DE LA CORONA DE ARAGON. Barcelona. SPAIN.

Deed of property in Harwich sold to Martha Rogers, Ebeneazer Rogers, Judah Rogers, Gersham Cole, Joseph Arey, and Joshua Mayo of Harwich by Martha Rogers, Ebeneazer Rogers, Judah Rogers, Gersham Cole, Joseph Arey, and Joshua Mayo of Harwich ,. Stanley Smith Deed Collection

John Glover to Jedediah Jewett, 25 June 1789 , 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 E.H. Lombard, 28 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

Letter to Gov. George Clinton, 1780-03-20, Philadelphia, Pa., A. L. S. Endorsed. 1 page

Letter to Anonymous, J.E. Ter Winkel, 1847 letter The Hague paper. ink writing (processes) / pen

Deed of property in Wellfleet sold to Allen Freeman of Wellfleet by Joseph Hatch of Wellfleet ,. Stanley Smith Deed Collection

NOMINA ORIGINAL DE ROMERO M -MUSICO DE LA CAPILLA REAL. Location: BIBLIOTECA NACIONAL-COLECCION. MADRID. SPAIN.

Nathaniel Parker Willis autograph letter signed to George R. Graham , 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 Orleans sold to Benjamin Higgins of Orleans by Thomas Rogers of Orleans ,. Stanley Smith Deed Collection

Hofors ironwork chronology.ur Carl Sahlin mountain historical collection.

Letter from Richard Wagner to Dr. med. Anton Pusinelli of April 28, 1856. Autograph on a folded sheet, described four-sided. Page 4; 21 x 13.4 cm. Dresden: Slub mscr.dresd.aut.2155

Deed of property in Eastham sold to Johathon Sparrow of Eastham by Thomas Sparrow, Sarah Sparrow, Elnatha Higgins, and Marcy Higgins of Eastham ,. Stanley Smith Deed Collection

Autographed letter by President Abraham Lincoln

Letter to Isabel, Trinidad de Cuba, from aunt, Elvira H. Henchman, March 21, 1845 ,. Isabelle Peirce Collection

Deed of property in Orleans sold to Theophilus Mayo of Orleans by Uriah Mayo and Bethiah Mayo of Orleans ,. Stanley Smith Deed Collection

Deed of property in Eastham sold to Jonathan Sparrow and Joseph Sparrow of Eastham by Edward Bangs of Harwich ,. Stanley Smith Deed Collection

Document, 1770-06-30, D. S., Rockingham. With seal affixed. 1 page. 4o

George Coffin to Daniel Rose, 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

Letter to Thomas A. Greene, New Bedford, Mass., dated October 10, 1815, from 220 William Street, New York, N.Y. A.L.S. 2 pages, 4to

Estimate for repair work and explanatory note 18th century Anonymous, French, 18th century French This work is part of a collection of drawings for furniture, clocks, candelabra, etc. for decoration of the Chateau de Laeken (outside Brussels in the area formerly called Schoonenberg, now the Belgian Royal Palace). The designs were sent to Albert, Duke of Saxe-Teschen and the Archduchess Marie Christine, governors of Belgium from 1780-1790, from artisans in Paris, Vienna, and England.See 63.547.18a for the drawing of the object.. Estimate for repair work and explanatory note 384422

Letter to Aernout van Beeftingh, Unknown, 1791 letter Letter contains a poem. paper. ink writing (processes) / pen literature ~ arts

Letter to Governor John Sevier, 1796-09-29, Philadelphia, Pa., A. L. S. Endorsed. 1 page

Document of indenture: Servant: Burgean, Esther. Master: Durfee Durfy, David. Town of Master: Dartmouth. Request to return Esther Burgean to the Overseers of the Poor of the Town of Boston, autograph letter signed by David Durfee. , Indentured servants, Child labor

A handwritten letter addressed to William Hill Wells, dated November 11, 1790, from Georgetown, Delaware. The document is a single page and features an endorsement

Document of indenture: Servant: Scollay, Michael. Master: Mustard, Charles. Town of Master: Topsham. Selectmen from the town of Topsham autograph document signed to the Overseers of the Poor of the town of Boston, informing Overseers that Charles Mustard has discharged Micahel Scollay, who has fulfilled the obligation of his indenture. , Indentured servants, Child labor

Outward letter: Colonial Secretary 1868: Page 601 - 604: Regarding of Observatory for time and c.- observatory establishment of new for Mr Hock unclear, 18 November 1868, by Sir James Hector.

Clark, Myron H. Albany. To Reverend John Marsh., 1855-04-25., 3 pages

Deed of property in Eastham sold to Richard Sparrow of Eastham by Jonathan Linnel of Eastham ,. Stanley Smith Deed Collection

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

Adams, Samuel - Massachusetts, May 8, 1797, 1 page

Samuel Cook to George Coffin, 6 June 1833 , 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 William Cahoon of Harwich by Edmund Doane and Elizabeth Doane of Eastham ,. Stanley Smith Deed Collection

Carleton, Joseph. War Office., 1779-11-18., 1 page

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

Nathaniel Parker Willis autograph letter signed to George R. Graham , American literature, 19th century, History and criticism, Authors, American, 19th century, Correspondence, Authors and publishers, Poets, American, 19th century, Correspondence. Rufus W. Griswold Papers

Letter to Frans Buffa and Zonen, Leendert Dupper, 1809 - 1870 letter Letter dated October 67 in a later hand. Dordrecht paper. ink writing (processes) / pen drawing. art trade, art shop. art collecting. money

Letter from S, Madam, A S, Monsignor the Duke of Bordeaux , Brief von Marie-Caroline de Bourbon an Den Duke of Bordeaux, Unknown

Letter from the Viennese magistrate to Georg Koller, A saber delivered in can be followed out of the armory, Magistrate of the k, Imperial and residence city of Vienna, Author

Declaration of the sale of the Sailing Stone from Tsar Peter the Great to S. K. Sybrandi and French translation. Handwritten statement with red stamp R.B.: EMP. Fran. 75 c.es with sat woman with attributes; RELIABLE STEEL R.B.: ADM. The L'Enr. Et des Dom. with seated woman with attributes; P.2 Black ink stamp unreadable with crowned eagle R.B. The translation is provided r.b. of the same relief stamp and a red stamp of a standing woman with attributes: Empire Francais 25 C. labeled; Watermark: Crowned eagle with peripheral: Timbre Imperial (2x). Inscription: Traduction No 182. Gesign. And dated.

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

Deed of property in Chatham sold to Joseph Atwood of Chatham by William Nicholson and Hannah Nicholson of Chatham ,. Stanley Smith Deed Collection

Deed of property in Orleans sold to Freeman Mayo of Orleans by Alexander Mayo, Patty K. Smith, Simeon Mayo, and Martha Mayo of Orleans ,. Stanley Smith Deed Collection

Jonathan Stone to Samuel Phillips, 20 February 1789 , 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 Dwelly, 12 September 1848 , 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

Section from the Treaty of Ghent. The treaty ended the war between Great Britain and the United States and restored relations and borders to their pre-war state.

Receipt for $12,500 for slave purchase dated December 19th, 1854, from D.W. Goodman. Tags include African Americans, history, social conditions, enslaved people, and slave bills of sale., December 19, 1854

Deed of property in Orleans sold to Seth Doane of Orleans by Beriah Doane of Orleans ,. Stanley Smith Deed Collection

George Coffin to Aaron Tufts, 15 September 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

Incomplete manuscript poem fragments , American literature, 19th century, History and criticism, Authors, American, 19th century, Correspondence, Authors and publishers, Poets, American, 19th century, Correspondence. Rufus W. Griswold Papers

Autograph letter from Edward Jenner to his nephew Edward Davies

Granting a patent to J.J.E. Barruel, Willem II (King of the Netherlands), 1847 document A name card is stored with the document. The Hague paper. ink writing (processes) / pen painting (including book-illumination, miniature-painting)

Letter to the committee of the exhibition of living masters in Utrecht, Piet Schipperus, 1866 letter Rotterdam paper. ink writing (processes) / pen drawing. exhibition ~ art. money

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