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Letter In Which Daniel Morgan Refuses Henry Knox's Request For Assistance In Fighting Native Americans. 1792., Daniel Morgan Apr 1792

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.`

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35: Justice Of The Peace Appointment, 1792: Manuel Gayoso Do Lemos To William Dunbar, Manuel Gayoso Do Lemos Jan 1792

35: Justice Of The Peace Appointment, 1792: Manuel Gayoso Do Lemos To William Dunbar, Manuel Gayoso Do Lemos

William Dunbar Collection

Justice of the Peace appointment, 1792: Manuel Gayoso do Lemos to William Dunbar

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Receipt For A Transaction Between Leonard Wheatley And Robert Sharman, Signed By Daniel Morgan, 1788., Daniel Morgan Sep 1788

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.

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Warrant Signed By Thomas Heyward, Jr. For Isaac Huger. Charleston, 1788., Thomas Heyward Jr., State Of South Carolina Aug 1788

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.

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Warrant Signed By Thomas Heyward, Jr. For John Morrall. Charleston, 1788., Thomas Heyward Jr., State Of South Carolina Mar 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.

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Warrant For John Withers, Signed By Thomas Heyward, Jr. Charleston, 1788., Thomas Heyward Jr., State Of South Carolina Mar 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.

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Warrant For Charles Drayton, Signed By Thomas Heyward, Jr. Charleston, 1877., Thomas Heyward Jr., State Of South Carolina Jul 1787

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.

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Indenture, Signed By John Rutledge, 1786., John Rutledge Aug 1786

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.

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Warrant For Richard Shaw, Signed By Thomas Heyward, Jr. Charleston, 1786., Thomas Heyward Jr., State Of South Carolina Jul 1786

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.

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Warrant Signed By Thomas Heyward And Isaac Huger For David Scott. Charleston, 1786., Thomas Heyward Jr., State Of South Carolina May 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.

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Letter To William Lyle From Benjamin Lincoln Regarding Business Matters And Lincoln's Plans To Travel, 1785., Benjamin Lincoln Jr. Mar 1785

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.

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Certificate Endorsed By Levi Todd, Levi Todd Nov 1782

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.

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6: 1782 September 10: Thomas Dunbar (New York) To William Dunbar "Brother", Thomas Dunbar Jan 1782

6: 1782 September 10: Thomas Dunbar (New York) To William Dunbar "Brother", Thomas Dunbar

William Dunbar Collection

1782 September 10: Thomas Dunbar (New York) to William Dunbar "Brother"

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5: 1779: Anne Dunbar To William Dunbar, Anne Dunbar Jan 1779

5: 1779: Anne Dunbar To William Dunbar, Anne Dunbar

William Dunbar Collection

1779: Anne Dunbar to William Dunbar

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7: 1797 April: Margaret Dunbar To William Dunbar (New Orleans, America), Margaret Dunbar Dec 1778

7: 1797 April: Margaret Dunbar To William Dunbar (New Orleans, America), Margaret Dunbar

William Dunbar Collection

1797 April: Margaret Dunbar to William Dunbar (New Orleans, America)

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Order To Pay David Bottom, Signed By Oliver Ellsworth, 1778., Oliver Ellsworth May 1778

Order To Pay David Bottom, Signed By Oliver Ellsworth, 1778., Oliver Ellsworth

Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection

This is an order on John Lawrence, Treasurer, to pay to David Bottom money due him and charge it to the State.

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Warrant For Robert Shurley On A Charge Of Debt Brought By Jacob Brown. Signed By John Sevier, North Carolina, 1778., John Sevier Mar 1778

Warrant For Robert Shurley On A Charge Of Debt Brought By Jacob Brown. Signed By John Sevier, North Carolina, 1778., John Sevier

Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection

John Sevier, signing as clerk of court in Washington County, North Carolina, orders the sherriff to find and transport to court Robert Shurley so that he may answer to Jacob Brown on a plea of debt, specifically 12 pounds of "Virginia money" and 5 pounds damage.

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Receipt For A Gun, Signed By Daniel Morgan, 1777., Daniel Morgan Jun 1777

Receipt For A Gun, Signed By Daniel Morgan, 1777., Daniel Morgan

Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection

Daniel Morgan acknowledges receipt of a rifle from George Johnson of the Virginia Regiment for the use in the Partisan Corps under Morgan's command. Signed June 10, 1777.

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Letter From Peter Parker To Nicholas Cook Regarding American Prisoners. Rhode Island, 1777., Peter Parker Apr 1777

Letter From Peter Parker To Nicholas Cook Regarding American Prisoners. Rhode Island, 1777., Peter Parker

Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection

Sir Peter Parker commanded the squadron at the unsuccessful attack on Fort Moultrie in Charleston, S.C. He aided Howe in the capture of N.Y and reduced R.I.

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Receipt For 62 ₤10 Notes Paid To Samuel B. Webb By Capt. Edward Mulbley, 1777., Samuel Blatchley Webb Mar 1777

Receipt For 62 ₤10 Notes Paid To Samuel B. Webb By Capt. Edward Mulbley, 1777., Samuel Blatchley Webb

Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection

Samuel Webb was Silas Deane's private secretary, then First Liet. of Chester's company in American Revolution. In 1776 he was appointed Washington's private secretary and aide-de-camp. In 1777 he was captured at the Battle of Long Island and wasn't released until 3 years later.

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4: 1777 April 2: Anne Dunbar (Elgin) To William Dunbar (Richmond Settlement On The Mississippi), Anne Dunbar Jan 1777

4: 1777 April 2: Anne Dunbar (Elgin) To William Dunbar (Richmond Settlement On The Mississippi), Anne Dunbar

William Dunbar Collection

1777 April 2: Anne Dunbar (Elgin) to William Dunbar (Richmond Settlement on the Mississippi)

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Note Granting Lieut. Samuel Dogget Leave For A Month. Signed By Horatio Gates, Ticonderoga, New York, 1776., Horatio Gates, Continental Army Sep 1776

Note Granting Lieut. Samuel Dogget Leave For A Month. Signed By Horatio Gates, Ticonderoga, New York, 1776., Horatio Gates, Continental Army

Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection

Lieutenant Doggett is granted one month's leave in September of 1776. At the time this note was written Gates was headquartered at Ticonderoga, New York.

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Order To Pay Soldiers, Signed By Oliver Ellsworth, January 1776., Oliver Ellsworth Jan 1776

Order To Pay Soldiers, Signed By Oliver Ellsworth, January 1776., Oliver Ellsworth

Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection

Oliver Ellsworth instructs addressee to pay soldiers returning to camp, January 1776.

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3: 1776 July 24: Anne Dunbar (Elgin) To William Dunbar (Richmond Settlement On The Mississippi), Anne Dunbar Jan 1776

3: 1776 July 24: Anne Dunbar (Elgin) To William Dunbar (Richmond Settlement On The Mississippi), Anne Dunbar

William Dunbar Collection

1776 July 24: Anne Dunbar (Elgin) to William Dunbar (Richmond Settlement on the Mississippi).

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2: 1775 November 19: Margaret Dunbar (Elgin) To William Dunbar, "My Dear Brother" ("Planter In Richmond Settlement On The Mississippi"), Margaret Dunbar (Elgin) Jan 1775

2: 1775 November 19: Margaret Dunbar (Elgin) To William Dunbar, "My Dear Brother" ("Planter In Richmond Settlement On The Mississippi"), Margaret Dunbar (Elgin)

William Dunbar Collection

Correspondence in 1775 November 19, from Margaret Dunbar (Elgin) to William Dunbar, concerning the death of their sister, Nelly.

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Letter From Benjamin Lincoln, Jr. To William Palfrey, 1768., Benjamin Lincoln Jr. Nov 1768

Letter From Benjamin Lincoln, Jr. To William Palfrey, 1768., Benjamin Lincoln Jr.

Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection

In this letter, Lincoln offers to deliver money to Palfrey, an associate of John Hancock, from a Mr. Barter, 1768.

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Rb 004 Guide To Cora And Webb Mading Collection On Public Health, John P. Mcgovern Historical Collections & Research Center Dec 1766

Rb 004 Guide To Cora And Webb Mading Collection On Public Health, John P. Mcgovern Historical Collections & Research Center

Rare Books Finding Aids

The Cora and Webb Mading Collection focuses on public health and contains over 1,500 books and pamphlets on urban sanitation in the United States and communicable diseases. Two important aspects of the collection are the large number of early twentieth century city and state health department reports and the nineteenth century pamphlets on specific contagious diseases. See more at RB 004.

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45: Catechism "Composed And Written" By William Dunbar, 1760s, William Dunbar Jan 1760

45: Catechism "Composed And Written" By William Dunbar, 1760s, William Dunbar

William Dunbar Collection

Catechism "composed and written" by William Dunbar, 1760s

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Alice Hodgson Pemberton, Samuel Carpenter, October 28, 1702, Alice Hodgson Pemberton Oct 1702

Alice Hodgson Pemberton, Samuel Carpenter, October 28, 1702, Alice Hodgson Pemberton

Pemberton Correspondence

Letter dated October 28, 1702 (October 18, 1702 Old Style) from Alice Pemberton to Samuel Carpenter. It concerns a boy for whom she is trying to find an apprenticeship or work. She asks Carpenter "not to neglect advising with Friends" because it is known that "brothers hath nothing to do with him."

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Alice Hodgson Pemberton, Samuel Carpenter, October 28, 1702, Alice Hodgson Pemberton Oct 1702

Alice Hodgson Pemberton, Samuel Carpenter, October 28, 1702, Alice Hodgson Pemberton

Pemberton Correspondence Transcriptions

Letter dated October 28, 1702 (October 18, 1702 Old Style) from Alice Pemberton to Samuel Carpenter. It concerns a boy for whom she is trying to find an apprenticeship or work. She asks Carpenter "not to neglect advising with Friends" because it is known that "brothers hath nothing to do with him.

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