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COLLECTION Identifier: Mss:999 1709-1886 B167

George Ellis Baker autograph collection

Adams, Hannah to her niece Mary, Mar. 12, 1822 and Mar. 17, 1827 Digital

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Two letters from the Massachusetts writer Hannah Adams (1755-1831) to her niece Mary, which have been attached. In the first, Adams writes about mutual acquaintances, her travel plans, the health of friends, and Mary beginning a teaching position at an academy in Milton. In the second, she discusses the poor health of Mary's family and their lodging situation.

Ames, Fisher to Gold S. Silliman, Oct. 28, 1805 Digital

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Offers his opinion on strategy related to a pending lawsuit to Gold S. Silliman of Newport, Rhode Island.

Amherst, Jefferey to Nathan Whiting, July 25, 1762 Digital

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Letter from Jeffery Amherst, commander-in-chief of the British army in North America, to Colonel Nathan Whiting (1724-1771), commander of the 2nd Connecticut Provincial Regiment, stationed at Fort Crown Point in New York, regarding the status of enlisted militia men. Amherst writes that if they will not reenlist or join the regular service, "they must be permitted to return home."

Anderson, Hans Christian (signature), approx. May 2, 1863 Digital

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Envelope addressed to Madam Bushby, Grosvenor Place, London, marked received on May 2, 1863. Anderson's signature is in parentheses on the front.

Anderson, Robert to Secretary of State, Oct. 3, 1861 Digital

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Letter to Secretary of State William Seward from Brigadier General Robert Anderson, then in command of the Department of the Cumberland, enclosed with an application by an unknown person to cross through Union lines to the South, accompanied by enslaved people. He notes he had previously refused such applications and requests instruction from Seward on how to proceed with similar cases.

Anthony, Susan B. to George E. Baker, [Mar. 9, 1857] Digital

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Regarding negative newspaper coverage of an education reform bill Anthony was championing and her efforts to gain support by writing letters to the editors of papers in Western New York. She adds that if the law fails to pass in 1857, "we must work with redoubled earnestness in the coming year."

Ashe, John, July 27, 1777 Digital

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Letter from General John Ashe (1720?-1781), commander of the Wilmington District Brigade in North Carolina, possibly to George Washington, respecting instructions to call general musters and Loyalist activity.

Barlow, J. to Major Frend?, Nov. 22, 1813 Digital

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Written from Dover, Barlow discusses the arrival and resupply of transport vessels, most likely supporting armed forces during the War of 1812, and the launch of the ship Derby. It is unclear if the ships were British or American. In September 1813 an American ship Derby, on return voyage from China, was reported as captured by a British privateer.

Benson, Egbert to Mr. Hughes, Nov. 18, 1786 Digital

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Letter from New York Supreme Court Judge Benson (1746-1833) regarding a debt-related transaction.

Benton, Thomas H. Jan. 8, 1831 Digital

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Letter from Missouri Senator Benton (1782-1858) to an unnamed recipient requesting that the official in charge of United States census returns send him a report of his state's population. "A mere memorandum will do, showing the total of whites, and of slaves," he writes. The 1830 census began in June, and because of delays on compiling returns, the filing date was extended to August 1, 1831.

Bleecker, B. signed stock certificate, Nov. 28, 1792 Digital

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Certificate for four shares in the Northern Inland Lock Navigation Company to Jeremiah Van Rensselaer (1740-1810), signed by company treasurer Barent Bleecker (1760-1840).

Bouck, William Christian signed legal document, Nov. 9, 1843 Digital

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Printed form, filled out in manuscript by New York Governor Bouck (1786-1859), appointing commissioners to inspect five miles of turnpike road.

Brown, John to Stephen Myers and Frederick Douglass Apr. 19, 1858 Digital

Scope and Contents Letter from Brown (1800-1859) inviting African American abolitionists Myers (1800-1870) and Douglass (1818-1895) to attend a meeting of the "friends of Freedom" in Chatham-Kent, Ontario, on May 8, 1858, and "bring with you any others whom you know to be absolutely true men to the cause." The Chatham convention, held on May 8 and 10, was attended by twelve white men and 34 black men, although Douglass was not among them. The convention delegates approved a proposal for a new independent...

Bowring, John letter, Feb. 26, 1844 Digital

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Letter from Bowring (1792-1872), then a Member of Parliament, to G.A. Yates regarding a legal matter involving a widow.

Brownlow, William Gannaway to George E. Baker, Jun. 8, 1861 Digital

Scope and Contents Letter from newspaper publisher Brownlow (1805-1877) enclosed with a receipt for a check Baker sent for printing federal laws in the Knoxville Whig; he notes the letter containing the check had been detained nine days and had been opened, "no doubt at Nashville, where there is a corrupt pack of rascals, seeking to apprehend Union men." Since there was no mention of politics or the Civil War in the communication, it was released and forwarded through the post, Brownlow concludes. "If they...

Buchanan, James to Ely Moore, Oct. 18, 1847 Digital

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Letter from Secretary of State Buchanan to United States Marshal Ely Moore in New York, enclosed with President James K. Polk's remission of the penalty incurred by Cornelius Andresen, master of the Bremen ship Emigrant, for violating acts of Congress relative to passenger ships.

van Buren, Martin to General Banks, Jan. 27, 1829 Digital

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Letter from New York Governor Van Buren respecting a delay in a commission of ensign Edward Davis in the United States Army.