Dawes Collection of Documents on American History
Mss.973.D32
Papers | ||||
Great Britain. Court of King's Bench.
Judgement on a case | Feb. 15, [1681] | OS | ||
Parchment. 1p. and end. Note: document on parchment mover to extra oversize storage, 3/1998. English translation of document found in regular size files. | ||||
Le Jau, Francis, 1665-1717.
Petition to the governor of South Carolina, Charles Craven; | [1712?] | 12x7-1/4 | ||
D.S. 1p.,end.by Charles Craven. (see Mrs. E.Dawes. Misc.papers on American history.) General physical description: 12x7-1/4 | ||||
Green, Edward.
Statement of lands to the surveyor of Dorchester county, Maryland; | Jan. 24, 1757 | 12x7-1/2 | ||
D. 1p.and end. (see Mrs.E. Dawes. Misc.papers on American history.) General physical description: 12x7-1/2 | ||||
Borden, Joseph.
Letter to Abraham Cottenham, Trenton; | July 25, 1766 | 11-1/2x8 | ||
Bordentown, A.L.S. 1p.and add. (see Mrs. E.Dawes. Misc.papers on American history.) Business. General physical description: 11-1/2x8 | ||||
1766-1767, List of court cases | 1766-1767 | |||
1769 October 2 - 9 Newspaper fragments | 1769 October 2-9 | |||
Lottery ticket | 1773 | |||
1 item-Pettie's Island Mill and Cash Lottery signed by Benjamin Wallace | ||||
Letter to David Grier | Probably 1776 | |||
To David Grier in the Sixth Battalion of the Pennsylvania forces in Ham Morrison, Canada | ||||
United States. Continental Congress.
Order to James Mease to Pay W[illia]m Irvine | Feb. 1, 1777 | 9x8 | ||
Philadelphia, D.S.: Rob[er]t Morris, Geo[rge] Clymer, W[illia]m Irvine, and certified as a true copy, Joseph Howell; March 20, 1787. 1p.and end. Copy. (see Mrs. E. Dawes. Misc.papers on American history) General physical description: 9x8 | ||||
M'Pherson, Robert, 1730-1789.
Letter to David Grier, Camp; | June 20, 1777 | 7-1/4x6 | ||
A.L.S. 2p.and add. (see Mrs. E.Dawes. Misc.papers on American history.) Friendly letter. Concerning the war. General physical description: 7-1/4x6 | ||||
Pennsylvania. Attorney General's Office.
Concerning a court case over wood; | March, 1779 | 7x8-3/4 | ||
D.S.: Jonat[han] D. Sergent, Attny.Genl., Stephen Bolliet and Jno.Currie, witnesses. 1p.and end. (see Mrs. E.Dawes Misc.papers on Amerian history.) General physical description: 7x8-3/4 | ||||
Reed, Joseph, 1741-1785.
Order to David Rittenhouse to Pay George Bryan; | Nov. 5, 1779 | 6x7-1/4 | ||
Philadelphia, D.S. 1p.and end.by George Bryan. (see Mrs. E.Dawes. Misc.papers on American history.) General physical description: 6x7-1/4 | ||||
Davis, John, 1721-1809.
Letter to David Greer [Grier]; | Oct. 5, 1780 | 8x7 | ||
Carlisle, L.S. 1p. (see Mrs. E.Dawes. Misc. Papers on American history.) Wants flour. General physical description: 8x7 | ||||
Smith, James.
Note to William Brown; | May 18, 1781 | 5-1/2x6-1/2 | ||
Philadelphia, N.S.: Jas.Smith and Wm.L.Livingston. 1p.and end.by Wm.Trent. (see Mrs. E.Dawes. Misc.papers on American history.) Business. General physical description: 5-1/2x6-1/2 | ||||
Massachusetts.
Bond to Frederick Obluskey; | Jan. 1, 1782 | 7-3/4x9-1/2 | ||
Printed D.filled in in ms.S.: John Adams Treas.and M.L. Davies. 1p.,end. (see Mrs. E.Dawes. Misc.papers on American history.) General physical description: 7-3/4x9-1/2 | ||||
McConaughy, John.
Deed to James Russell and Francis McNutt; | March 11, 1783 | 13-1/4x16-3/4 | ||
York co., Printed D.filled in in ms. S.: John McConaughy, witnessed: Robert Chambers and Robert Chambers, jr. Entered by Archd. McClean, Recorder. 1p.and end. (see Mrs. E.Dawes. Misc. Papers on American history.) General physical description: 13-1/4x16-3/4 | ||||
Pennsylvania.
Order to sheriff of York county; | Jan. 25, 1785 | 4x13-1/4 | ||
York, Printed D.filled in in ms.S: Arch[ibal]d McClean. 1p.and end. (see Mrs. E.Dawes. Misc. papers on American history.) General physical description: 4x13-1/4 | ||||
Paca, William, 1740-1799.
Letter to [William Stevenson?]; | April 29, 1785 | 8x6 | ||
L.S. 1p.and end. (see Mrs. E. Dawes. Misc.papers on American history) Business. General physical description: 8x6 | ||||
Pennsylvania.
Order to the sheriff of York county; | April 30, 1785 | 3-1/2x14 | ||
York, Printed D.filled in in ms.S.: Arch[ibal]d McClean. 1p.and end.by W[illia]m Barclay, Sheriff; July 3, 1785. (see Mrs. E.Dawes. Misc.papers on American history.) General physical description: 3-1/2x14 | ||||
Lansing, John, 1754-1829.
Letter to Jeremiah Van Rensselaer and Henry Stout(?), Montgomery Co.; | June 26, 1786 | 12-3/4x8-1/4 | ||
A.L.S. 2p.and add. (see Mrs. E.Dawes. Misc.papers on American history.) Business. General physical description: 12-3/4x8-1/4 | ||||
South Carolina. Attorney General's Office.
Order to arrest William Davis; | July 4, 1786 | 7-1/4x13 | ||
Charleston, Printed D.filled in in ms.S.: Tho[ma]s Heyward and DeSaussure. 1p.and end. (see Mrs. E.Dawes. Misc. papers on American history.) General physical description: 7-1/4x13 | ||||
Conway, Henry Seymour, 1721-1795.
Letter to Sir G. Yonge; | Feb. 6, 1788 | 9-1/4x7-1/2 | ||
A.L.S. 1p.and end. (see Mrs. E.Dawes. Misc.papers. on American history.) Business. General physical description: 9-1/4x7-1/2 | ||||
Philadelphia. Jury.
Report on Samuel Shorten; | Dec., 1791 | 8-1/4x6-3/4 | ||
Printed D.filled in in ms.S.: Jared Ingersoll, Atty.Genl.and witnessed by George Hocken, George Shaffer and James West. 1p.and end. (see Mrs. E. Dawes. Misc.papers on American history.) General physical description: 8-1/4x6-3/4 | ||||
Moultrie, Alexander.
Letter to ----; | Aug. 9, 1791 | 8-3/4x7-1/4 | ||
Charleston, A.L.S. 5p.and end. Written in an abbreviated form. (see Mrs. E.Dawes. Misc.papers on American history.) Concerning public affairs. General physical description: 8-3/4x7-1/4 | ||||
Biddle, Clement, 1740-1814.
Letter to Cha[rle]s Campbell; | June 16, 1792 | 15-1/4x9-1/2 | ||
Philadelphia, L.S. 1p. (see Mrs. E. Dawes. Misc.papers on American history.) Arms for Indian troubles. On same sheet as letters from C. Biddle to G.McCulley and to Findlay [incomplete], of same date. General physical description: 15-1/4x9-1/2 | ||||
Biddle, Clement, 1740-1814.
Letter to [William] Findlay; | June 16, 1792 | 15-1/4x9-1/2 | ||
Philadelphia. L. 1p. Incomplete. (see Mrs.E.Dawes. Misc.papers on American history.) Arms for Indian troubles. On same sheet as letter from C.Biddle to McCulley and to Campbell, both of same date. General physical description: 15-1/4x9-1/2 | ||||
Biddle, Clement, 1740-1814.
Letter to George McCulley; | June 16, 1792 | 15-1/4x9-1/2 | ||
Philadelphia, L.S. 1p. (see Mrs. E. Dawes. Misc.papers on American history.) Arms for Indian troubles. On same sheet are letters from C.Biddle to G.Campbell and to Findlay [incomplete], both of same date. General physical description: 15-1/4x9-1/2 | ||||
Mifflin, Thomas, 1744-1800.
Pardon granted to John Griffith; | Aug. 22, 1794 | 13x7-3/4 | ||
Philadelphia, D.S.: Thos. Mifflin and James Trimble, Deputy Secy. 2p.and end. (see Mrs. E.Dawes. Misc.papers on American history.) General physical description: 13x7-3/4 | ||||
Pickering, Timothy, 1745-1829.
Letter to the governor of Pennsylvania; | June 20, 1795 | 10x8-1/4 | ||
L.S. 2p.and add.,end. (see Mrs. E.Dawes. Misc.papers on American history.) Concerning Indian troubles in Pennsylvania. Refers to Biddle and G.Washington. General physical description: 10x8-1/4 | ||||
Pickett, George.
Order to George Simpson to pay money to Gen. Henry Lee; | Jan. 12, 1798 | 4-1/2x7-1/2 | ||
Richmond, D.S. 1p.and end.by Henry Lee. (see Mrs. E.Dawes. Misc.papers on American history.) General physical description: 4-1/2x7-1/2 | ||||
Mifflin, Thomas, 1744-1800.
Pardon granted to James Farrell; | Aug. 10, 1798 | 16x10 | ||
Philadelphia, Printed D.filled in in ms.S: Thos.Mifflin and James Trimble, dep. secy. 1p. and end. (see Mrs. E. Dawes. Misc.papers on American history.) General physical description: 16x10 | ||||
Smith, Thomas P. (Thomas Peters).
Order to Peter Boynton; | Dec. 30, 1799 | 4x8 | ||
A.D.S. 1p.and end. (see Mrs. E. Dawes. Misc.papers on American history.) General physical description: 4x8 | ||||
Few, William, 1748-1828.
Power of attorney; | Feb. 8, 1800 | 13x7-3/4 | ||
D.S. 1p.and end. (see Mrs. E.Dawes. Misc.papers on American history) General physical description: 13x7-3/4 | ||||
Madison, James, 1751-1836.
Letter to the governor of the Mississippi Territory, Natchez; | June 5, 1804 | 9-3/4x8 | ||
Washington, L.S. 1p.and add.,end. (see Mrs. E.Dawes. Misc.papers on American history.) Forwards government publications. General physical description: 9-3/4x8 | ||||
Biddle, Clement, 1740-1814.
Letter to Thomas McKean, Lancaster; | March 2, 1808 | 10x8 | ||
Philadelphia, A.L.S. 2p.and add.,end. (see Mrs.E.Dawes. Misc.papers on American history.) Concerning damage to public arms. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Snyder, Simon, 1759-1819.
Autographs (2); | Aug. 18, 1812 | |||
A.D.S. 2p. Various sizes. (see Mrs. E. Dawes. Misc. papers on American history.) | ||||
Hiester, Joseph, 1752-1832.
Commission to William Anderson; | Aug. 1, 1814 | 11-1/2x15-1/4 | ||
Philadelphia, Printed D.filled in in ms.S.: Joseph Hiester and James Trimble. 1p.and end. (see Mrs. E.Dawes. Misc. papers on American history.) General physical description: 11-1/2x15-1/4 | ||||
Findlay, William, 1768-1846.
Autograph; | Dec. 14, 1818 | 3-3/4x4-1/4 | ||
A.D.S. 1p. (see Mrs. E Dawes. Misc.papers on American history.) General physical description: 3-3/4x4-1/4 | ||||
Wirt, William, 1772-1834.
Letter to ----; | April, 1822 | 9-3/4x7-3/4 | ||
Washington, A.L.S. 2p.and end.with newspaper clipping on the death of Wirt. (see Mrs.E.Dawes. Misc.papers on America history.) Concerning a court case. General physical description: 9-3/4x7-3/4 | ||||
Lafayette, Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier, Marquis de, 1757-1834.
Letter to R[ichard] I[rvine] Manning, S.C. | Dec. 15, 1824 | 9-3/4x7-3/4 | ||
Washington, A.L.S. 1p.and add.,end. (see Mrs. E.Dawes. Misc.papers on American history.) Will visit in March. General physical description: 9-3/4x7-3/4 | ||||
Lafayette, Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier, Marquis de, 1757-1834.
Letter to [Richard Irvine] Manning, S.C. | Feb. 20, 1825 | 9-1/2x7-3/4 | ||
Washington, A.L.S. 2p.and end. (see Mrs. E.Dawes. Misc.papers on American history.) Concerning his tour and when he will visit South Carolina. General physical description: 9-1/2x7-3/4 | ||||
Lafayette, Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier, Marquis de, 1757-1834.
Note to [Richard Irvine] Manning | March 21, [1825] | 9-3/4x8 | ||
Savannah, A.N.S. 1p.and add.,end. (see Mrs. E.Dawes. Misc.papers on American history.) Thank you note. General physical description: 9-3/4x8 | ||||
Hayne, Robert Young, 1791-1839.
Letter to Richard I[rvine] Manning, Columbia, S.C.; | Sept. 6, 1826 | 9-1/2x8 | ||
Northampton, A.L.S. 3p.and add. (see Mrs. E.Dawes. Misc.papers on American history. Military business. General physical description: 9-1/2x8 Access digital object: | ||||
Seward, William H. (William Henry), 1801-1872.
Letter to Julius Rhoades; | July 18, 1828 | 13x8 | ||
[received] A.L.S. 1p.and end. (see Mrs.E. Dawes. Misc.papers on American history.) Concerning a law case. General physical description: 13x8 | ||||
Calhoun, John Caldwell, 1782-1850.
Letter to Richard I[rvine] Manning, Sumter; | Sept, 1832 | 10x8 | ||
A.L.S. 5p.and add. (see Mrs.E.Dawes. Misc.papers on American history) Concerning the tariff and nullification General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Manning, Richard Irvine, 1789-1836.
Letter to Geo[rge] McDuffie; | Sept., [1832] | 13-1/2x8-1/4 | ||
L.S. 1p. Copy. (see Mrs. E.Dawes. Misc.papers on American history.) Nullification. Refers to Calhoun. On same sheet as Manning to Calhoun; Sept.16,1832. General physical description: 13-1/2x8-1/4 | ||||
Manning, Richard Irvine, 1789-1836.
Letter to John C[aldwell] Calhoun; | Sept. 16, 1832 | 13-1/2x8-1/4 | ||
Fulton, L.S. 1p.and end. Copy. (see Mrs. E. Dawes. Misc.papers on American history.) Nullification issue. On same sheet is copy of letter from Manning to McDuffie; [Sept.1832]. General physical description: 13-1/2x8-1/4 | ||||
McDuffie, George, 1790-1851.
Letter to Rich[ar]d I[rvine] Manning, Columbia, S.C.; | Oct. 22, 1832 | 9-3/4x7-1/2 | ||
Cherry Hill, A.L.S. 5p.and add. (see Mrs. E.Dawes. Misc.papers on American history.) Concerning tariffs and nullification. General physical description: 9-3/4x7-1/2 Access digital object: | ||||
Johnson, Richard M. (Richard Mentor) 1780-1850.
Letter to the Secretary of the Navy, Washington; | June 11, 1840 | 10x8 | ||
[answered] A.L.S. 1p.and add.,end. (see Mrs.E.Dawes. Misc.papers on American history.) Makes a request. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Young, Richard Montgomery, 1796-1852.
Letter to ----; | March 8, 1841 | 10-1/2x7-1/2 | ||
Washington, A.L.S. 1p.and end. (see Mrs. E. Dawes. Misc.papers on American history.) Friendly letter. General physical description: 10-1/2x7-1/2 | ||||
Manning, John L. (John Lawrence), 1816-1889.
Mortgage of Slaves; | Feb. 7, 1842 | 18x13 | Box Oversize | |
Printed D.filled in in ms.S. 1p.and end.by various officials. (see Mrs. E. Dawes. Misc. papers on American history.) General physical description: 18x13 Other Descriptive Information: See oversize | ||||
Buchanan, James, 1791-1868.
Letter to Mrs. Plitt; | Aug. 26, 1845 | 8x5 | ||
A.L.S. 1p. (see Mrs. E. Dawes. Misc.papers on American history.) Friendly letter. General physical description: 8x5 Access digital object: | ||||
Seward, William H. (William Henry), 1801-1872.
Letter to Walter Underhill, New York; | March 26, 1849 | 7x4-1/2 | ||
Washington, A.L.S. 1p.and end. (see Mrs. E.Dawes, Misc.papers on American history) Acknowledges receipt of letter. General physical description: 7x4-1/2 | ||||
Seward, William H. (William Henry), 1801-1872.
Note to Edward B. Merrell; | Aug. 2, 1850 | 10x8 | ||
Washington, A.N.S. 1p. (see Mrs. E.Dawes. Misc.papers on American history.) Acknowledges receipt of letter. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Grund, Francis J. (Francis Joseph), 1804-1863.
Letter to Charles Brown; | April 7, 1853 | 10x8 | ||
Philadelphia, A.L.S. 1p. (see Mrs. E.Dawes. Misc.papers on American history.) Asks his help for an unfortunate man, Christopher Hildebrand. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Aiken, William, 1806-1887.
Autograph; | June, 1856 | 7-3/4x5 | ||
A.D.S. 1p. (see Mrs. E. Dawes. Misc.papers on American history.) General physical description: 7-3/4x5 | ||||
Banks, Nathaniel Prentiss, 1816-1894.
Autograph; | April 7, 1856 | 6-1/2x7-1/4 | ||
A.D.S. 1p.with note by A.R."Boss" Shepherd. (see Mrs. E. Dawes. Misc. papers on American history) General physical description: 6-1/2x7-1/4 | ||||
Reeder, Andrew H. (Andrew Horatio), 1807-1864.
Letter to Cornelius & Baker, Philadelphia; | Jan. 31, 1857 | 7-1/2x8 | ||
Easton, A.L.S. 1p. (see Mrs. E. Dawes. Misc.papers on American history) Business. General physical description: 7-1/2x8 | ||||
Harris, Johann G.
Autograph; | Nov. 26, 1857 | 3-1/2x5-1/2 | ||
A.D.S. 1p. (see Mrs. E.Dawes. Misc.papers on American history.) General physical description: 3-1/2x5-1/2 | ||||
Moore, Thomas Overton, 1804-1876.
Autographs (2); | Feb. 28, 1860 | 2-3/4x7-3/4 | ||
A.D.S. 1p. (see Mrs.E. Dawes. Misc.papers on American history) General physical description: 2-3/4x7-3/4 | ||||
Atlantic Monthly Press.
Cancelled checks to various persons | May 7, 1861 - November 9, 1872 | |||
D. 1p.each and end. Various sizes. (see Mrs. E.Dawes. Misc.papers on American history.) Checks made out to: James R.Lowell, Mrs. H.B. Stowe, Mrs. Harriett E. Prescott, H.T. Tuckerman, H.W. Longfellow, G. Ticknor, T.B.Read, Mrs. S.Hawthorne, J.F.Trowbridge, O.W.Holmes, J.G.Whittier, J.Parton, Celia Thaxter, A.D.T. Whitney, W.H.H. Murray, Miss M.A. Dodge, Bayard Taylor, E.P. Whipple, Constance F. Woolson. | ||||
Robarts, W S.
Promissory note to William Mills; | April 15, 1865 | 3x8, 10-3/4x8-1/2 | ||
Germantown, A.D.S. 1p. Attached to notary's protest of note, signed: Charles B.Engel, Notary. (see Mrs. E. Dawes. Misc. papers on American history.) General physical description: 3x8, 10-3/4x8-1/2 | ||||
Robarts, W S.
Promissory note to William Mills; | April 22, 1865 | 3-1/2x8, 10-3/4x8-1/2 | ||
Germantown, A.D.S. 1p. Attached to notary's protest of note, signed: Charles B.Engel, Notary. (see Mrs. E.Dawes. Misc.papers on American history.) General physical description: 3-1/2x8, 10-3/4x8-1/2 | ||||
Manning, John L. (John Lawrence), 1816-1889.
Letter to William H. Seward, Washington; | Dec. 21, 1865 | 10x8 | ||
Printed L.filled in in ms.S. 1p. Copy. (see Mrs. E. Dawes. Misc.papers on American history.) Acknowledges pardon. Contained in folder with: U.S. State dept. Certification...; Jan. 15, 1866. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
United States. Dept. of State.
Certification of authenticity of copy of letter by John L. Manning to W.H.Seward | Jan. 15, 1866 | 10x8 | ||
Printed D.filled in in ms.S.: W[illiam] Hunter. 1p.and enc. Seal. (see Mrs. E. Dawes. Misc.papers on American history.) Contains copy of letter from Manning to Seward; Dec. 21, 1865. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Yates, Richard, 1815-1873.
Letter to Tho[ma]s Steele, Pittsburgh; | Feb. 23, 1867 | 9-3/4x7-3/4 | ||
Washington, L.S. 1p. (see Mrs. E. Dawes. Misc.papers on American history.) Concerning the temperance society. General physical description: 9-3/4x7-3/4 | ||||
Johnston, Joseph E. (Joseph Eggleston), 1807-1891.
Letter to Brown Manning; | June 23, 1869 | 7x4-1/2 | ||
Savannah, A.L.S. 3p. (see Mrs. E. Dawes. Misc.papers on American history) Business. Friendly letter. General physical description: 7x4-1/2 | ||||
Locke, William.
Letter to James H. Dawes, Philadelphia; | May 1, 1921 | 10-1/2x8-1/4 | ||
Cannes, A.L.S. 1p.and add. (see Mrs. E.Dawes. Misc.papers on American history.) Thank you note. General physical description: 10-1/2x8-1/4 | ||||
Bigler, William, 1814-1880.
Address to James W. Fletcher, | undated | 3x5 | ||
Philadelphia. A.D.S. 1p. (see Mrs. E.Dawes. Misc.papers on American history.) General physical description: 3x5 | ||||
Ritner, Joseph, 1780-1869.
Autograph. | undated | 1x3 | ||
A.D.S. 1p. (see Mrs.E.Dawes. Misc.papers on American history.) General physical description: 1x3 | ||||
Shulze, John Andrew, 1775-1852.
Autographs (2). | undated | |||
A.D.S. 2p. Various sizes. (see Mrs. E. Dawes. Misc. papers on American history.) | ||||
Wolf, George, 1777-1840.
Autograph. | undated | 3/4x1-1/2 | ||
A.D.S. 1p. (see Mrs.E. Dawes. Misc.papers on American history) General physical description: 3/4x1-1/2 | ||||
Unidentified.
Aurora Dawns: A Chinese Air with an Accompaniment for the Piano Forte | undated | Box Oversize | ||
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Unidentified.
The Caledonian Laddy: A Favorite Scottish Song | undated | Box Oversize | ||
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I'm in Haste | undated | Box Oversize | ||
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The Kiss | undated | Box Oversize | ||
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O Innocence Celestial Maid | Box Oversize | |||
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Oh Say Simple Maid | undated | Box Oversize | ||
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The Strings to your Bow | Undated | Box Oversize | ||
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Unidentified.
When the Mind is in Tune | undated | Box Oversize | ||
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Within a Mile of Edinburgh Town A Favorite Scottish Song | undated | Box Oversize | ||
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