Sinclair writes about his upcoming book "Jimmie Higgins" and details about it being published, along with prices and other information. He includes reviews of "Jimmie Higgins" and "The Profits of Religion".
Two document on one leaf. On front, petition dated January 4, 1709, by "Jack O [sic] Negro]" of Boston [Massachusets] to marry "Esther, a negro servant" despite witheld consent from his master, Mr. Gutteridge. On back, petition dated March 30,...
Sinclair writes to Markham of his intentions to start an Intercollegiate Socialist Society to stimulate interest in Socialism among college men. He requests Markham to participate and lists the other men he is hoping to enlist in this cause.
Abbott writes to Markham about Ferdinand Earle leaving his wife for another woman and mentions other famous men who have done the same, or have gone through a divorce. Abbott also mentions an article he wrote on Viereck for Book News Monthly.
Slaves--Kentucky--Harrison County; Slavery--Kentucky--Harrison County
Two-page legal document explaining that a black boy named Jack, upon being examined, disclosed that he is a slave and that he has disobeyed his master by playing cards instead of attending to his master's business. The documents officially counts...
Slaves--Maryland; Slavery--Maryland; Capital punishment--Maryland; Pardon--Maryland
Petition to the Governor of Maryland asking for a pardon of Jack, a negro slave, having confessed to stealing goods from the house of Mr. Hopewell. Signature partially legible, possibly William Fitzhugh. Slip of paper in different hand dated 2nd...
Birth certificates--New York (State); Slavery--New York (State)
Birth certificate of Jack, born January 24, 1799, belonging to Fredk. Fisher [probably Colonel Frederick Visscher] of Montgomery County, New York. Includes note dated June 30, 1802 stating that, 'Cates child was born named Tom.'
Birth certificates--New York (State)--New York; Slavery--New York (State)--New York
Birth certificate of Jack, aged three years and five months, and Kitty, aged nine months, transferred in ownership from Isaac Butler of Westfield, New York, to Sampson Simson.
Postal data: posted, postmarked [indiscernible], stamp; Postcard Type: divided back (This side may be used for correspondence; This side for address only); Logo (Post Card) in stylized lettering; Written message [written sideways] (Dear friend Mrs....
Postal data: posted, postmarked [wavy postmarkwith number 2 and letter P?] (ROCHESTER, N.Y., NOV 25 1912, 4:00 PM; MIDDLEBURGH, N.Y., NOV 26 1912, 4:30 PM) (MISSENT TO MIDDLEBURG, N.Y.) [stamped in purple ink across center bottom of card at a...
Postal data: posted, postmarked [wavy postmarkwith number 2 and letter P?] (ROCHESTER, N.Y., NOV 25 1912, 4:00 PM; MIDDLEBURGH, N.Y., NOV 26 1912, 4:30 PM) (MISSENT TO MIDDLEBURGH, N.Y.) [stamped in purple ink across center bottom of card at a...
Clothing and dress; Stores, Retail; Coats of arms; Hats; Millinery; Hat trade; United States--New York (State)--New York--Brooklyn
Illustration of small coat of arms in upper left corner. Text,"Cumberland 6-8110" and name and address of company and name of manager. Verso side: Annotation in ink of payment received for one hat and signature of Jack Blume.
Inventories of decedents' estates--Kentucky--Lincoln County; Slaves--Kentucky--Lincoln County; Slavery--Kentucky--Lincoln County
Two-page inventory of the estate of William Withers [or Weathers], including furniture, tools, house wares, etc.; Lists one male slave named Jack and three female slaves named Hannah, Kate, Rose, Lincoln County, Kentucky July 15, 1788.
Inventories of decedents' estates--Kentucky--Jefferson County; Slaves--Kentucky--Jefferson County; Slavery--Kentucky--Jefferson County
Eight-page inventory of the estate of David Brown, including furniture, livestock, and the slaves Sarah, James, Jack, Willis, Charles, Hester, Charlotte, Matilda, Emily, Maria, and Jim, in Jefferson County, Kentucky.
