Entries drawn from collection & document descriptions
Ralph Bowie writes to John Montgomery, the President of the Board of Trustees of Dickinson College, in an attempt to settle Dr. Charles Nisbet's claims against the College. Transcript included.
Location: I-ValeM-1947-14
Subject: Dickinson College Administration, Dickinson College History, Economics and Finance, Education
Format: Letters/Correspondence
Time Period: 1800-1819
James McKenzie writes a letter to President Charles Nisbet expressing apprehension over a potential invasion of Great Britain by France, and the precautions taken against it. "Our fleets are as formidable as our armies, and watch the motions of the French so closely, that they cannot get out of...
Location: MC 2001.7, B1, F4
Subject: Dickinson College Administration, Dickinson College History, International Affairs, Military Affairs and Conflict, Personal and Family Life, Religion and Spirituality
Format: Letters/Correspondence
Time Period: 1800-1819
Attorney William Rawle writes to Isaac Wharton and discusses a legal case. "His claim can be decided either way on the present exhibits," as Rawle explains.
Location: I-Friends-1973-7
Subject: Legal Affairs
Format: Letters/Correspondence
Time Period: 1800-1819
Isaac Wharton writes to Robert Waln and discusses attorney William Rawle's decision to note take sides in the prosecution of the Holland Company. The reverse side of the document includes a separate letter from William Rawle to Isaac Wharton, in which Rawle explains his refusal to help the...
Location: I-Friends-1973-7
Subject: Legal Affairs
Format: Letters/Correspondence
Time Period: 1800-1819
Attorney William Rawle writes to Isaac Wharton and explains his decision to not take sides in the prosecution of the Holland Company. The reverse side of the document includes a separate letter from Isaac Wharton to Robert Waln, in which Wharton discusses Rawle's refusal to help the Holland...
Location: I-Friends-1973-7
Subject: Legal Affairs
Format: Letters/Correspondence
Time Period: 1800-1819
Benjamin Rush responds to his son, Dr. John Rush's request for money to help him settle in Charleston, South Carolina. Benjamin responds that he is unable to furnish his son due to economic difficulties, including the upkeep for his other sons: James, Ben, and Richard who "is still unable to...
Location: I-Friends-undated-4
Subject: Business and Industry, Health and Medicine, Personal and Family Life
Format: Letters/Correspondence
Time Period: 1800-1819
Charles Keith writes to Anne Nisbet regarding the death of her husband. "One of the best of Men is forever lost to his Friends and Mankind," as Keith observes. Keith also explains his decision to write Monody to the Memory of the Rev. Dr Charles Nisbet and asks that the Nisbet family "...
Location: I-TurnbullM-undated-1
Subject: Literary Pursuits, Personal and Family Life
Format: Letters/Correspondence
Time Period: 1800-1819
William Turnbull writes to Alexander Nisbet inquiring as to whether he had informed a W. Bowie of the particulars of a new account with the Trustees of Dickinson. Turnbull also invites Nisbet to the christening of his son. Transcript included.
Location: MC 2001.7, B1, F42
Subject: Dickinson College Administration, Dickinson College History, Personal and Family Life
Format: Letters/Correspondence
Time Period: 1800-1819
Joseph St. Leger d'Happart writes to James Hamilton about travelling from Carlisle to Pittsburgh as well as business during the trip.
Location: I-ValeM-1948-1
Subject: Business and Industry, Travel and Tourism
Format: Letters/Correspondence
Time Period: 1800-1819
Joseph St. Leger d'Happart writes to James Hamilton, , a lawyer and member of the Dickinson College Board of Trustees, about various business affairs.
Location: I-ValeM-1948-1
Subject: Business and Industry
Format: Letters/Correspondence
Time Period: 1800-1819
Attorney Roger Brooke Taney writes this note to an unspecified Mr. Ritchie on the case Philip Six v. Frederick Forney.
Location: I-KeatleyG-1971-1
Subject: Legal Affairs
Format: Letters/Correspondence
Time Period: 1800-1819
Joseph Priestley Jr. writes to Nicholas LeFevre about a proposed exchange of "my brick house in Northd." for lands in Catawissa.
Location: MC 1998.1, B1, F12
Subject: Land and Real Estate, Personal and Family Life
Format: Letters/Correspondence
Time Period: 1800-1819
John Dickinson writes to Attorney General Caesar Rodney discussing the implications of the United Kingdom's policies towards other countries. "The infatuated Policy of Britain has placed her in such a position, that she seems to think her safety depends on Hostility against the World," as...
Location: MC 2001.13, B1, F4
Subject: International Affairs, Military Affairs and Conflict, Politics and Government
Format: Letters/Correspondence
Time Period: 1800-1819
J. M. Thompson writes to James Hamilton, a lawyer and member of the Dickinson College Board of Trustees, about the failure of the governor to commission Mr. Steel as a coroner.
Location: I-ValeM-1947-65
Subject: Politics and Government
Format: Letters/Correspondence
Time Period: 1800-1819
Dr. Benjamin Rush writes to James Orbison, the executor for the estate of William Thompson, and asks that Orbison pay an outstanding bill for medical expenses. "I have taken the liberty of" requesting payment "for medial attendance upon [Thompson] in his last illness," as Rush explains.
Location: I-SpahrB-1950-11
Subject: Health and Medicine, Personal and Family Life
Format: Letters/Correspondence
Time Period: 1800-1819
Attorney Roger Brooke Taney writes to an unspecified Mr. Ritchie about a legal case, John Kephart vs. Lawson Luckett.
Location: I-BeachW-1986-5
Subject: Legal Affairs
Format: Letters/Correspondence
Time Period: 1800-1819
Isaac Grier and Elizabeth Cooper write to John Cooper regarding "family affairs" in Northumberland, Pennsylvania and other business matters Grier is a member of the class of 1788 while Cooper is class of 1798. Transcript included.
Location: I-Friends-2019-1
Subject: Personal and Family Life
Format: Letters/Correspondence
Time Period: 1800-1819
Charles Gardner, a soldier in the United States Army, writes to his parents regarding his journey to his current posting at the Carlisle Barracks. Gardner discusses his daily routine and mentions that his superior officers have taken a liking to him. In addition, Gardner mentions his financial...
Location: O-DannJ-1973-1
Subject: Carlisle and Cumberland County, Military Affairs and Conflict, Personal and Family Life, Travel and Tourism
Format: Letters/Correspondence
Time Period: 1800-1819
Charles Gardner, a soldier in the United States Army, writes to his mother regarding his daily life stationed at Carlisle Barracks. Gardner mentions his finances, possibilities for advancement in rank, and shares other general news. Gardner also notes an argument with a "Mr. Mapis" about...
Location: O-DannJ-1973-1
Subject: Carlisle and Cumberland County, Military Affairs and Conflict, Personal and Family Life, Travel and Tourism
Format: Letters/Correspondence
Time Period: 1800-1819
Charles Gardner, a soldier in the United States Army, writes to his sister, Julia Gardner, regarding his daily life stationed at Carlisle Barracks. Gardner also specifically mentions getting acquainted with the Colonel's daughter and notes that he acted as a gentleman. "I, with much gallantry,...
Location: O-DannJ-1973-1
Subject: Carlisle and Cumberland County, Military Affairs and Conflict, Personal and Family Life
Format: Letters/Correspondence
Time Period: 1800-1819
John Mitchell Mason writes to the Associate Reformed Presbytery of New York wishing to resign from his position as a minister. Mason does not want "to retain a station of which I cannot fulfill the duties" and he does not believe continuing this path will be beneficial to him or his congregation...
Location: I-SpahrB-undated-27
Subject: Personal and Family Life, Religion and Spirituality
Format: Letters/Correspondence
Time Period: 1800-1819
Attorney Richard Rush writes E. S. Sergeant and discusses forwarding "the enclosed papers" that had been originally sent by a Mr. Brown. "Here is a little piece of business which it seems I am to trouble you with," as Rush explains.
Location: I-Purchase-1965-11
Subject: Legal Affairs, Personal and Family Life
Format: Letters/Correspondence
Time Period: 1800-1819
Attorney Roger Brooke Taney writes to Col. Joshua Gist with advice on a legal matter. After researching the issue, Taney concludes that Gist is "entitled to the rents." As soon as Gist sends "a copy of the Lease," Taney explains how he "will take the necessary steps in the business." In addition...
Location: I-SpahrB-1969-6
Subject: Legal Affairs
Format: Letters/Correspondence
Time Period: 1800-1819
Pennsylvania Attorney General Richard Rush writes to William Jenkins about the case of Spangler v. the Commonwealth. As Rush could not attend, he asks Jenkins to "conduct the argument upon the part of the commonwealth" on his behalf.
Location: I-Friends-1976-4
Subject: Legal Affairs
Format: Letters/Correspondence
Time Period: 1800-1819
W. P. Maclay writes to his aunt, Isabella Bell, regarding the recent death of his father.
Location: I-Friends-1973-2
Subject: Personal and Family Life
Format: Letters/Correspondence
Time Period: 1800-1819
