Entries drawn from collection & document descriptions
The Thomas Hamilton Collection consists almost exclusively of letters received by James Hamilton from his brother Thomas Hamilton, both of whom were prominent figures in local politics (James in Carlisle, PA and Thomas in Greensburg, PA). The letters range in date from 1789 until 1818 and cover...
Location: MC 2002.6
Subject: Religion and Spirituality, Personal and Family Life, Politics and Government, Economics and Finance, Legal Affairs
Format: Financial Documents, Letters/Correspondence, Notes and Notebooks
Collection Inventory: 
mc2002.06.pdf
The Hays family papers include correspondence, deeds, and memorabilia of six generations of this prominent Carlisle, Pa. family whose scions include General Ephraim Blaine (1741-1804), Commissary-General in the American Revolution and charter trustee of Dickinson College, and James G. Blaine (...
Location: MC 2001.1
Subject: Carlisle Indian School, Genealogy and Family History, Legal Affairs, Literary Pursuits, Military Affairs and Conflict, Personal and Family Life, Religion and Spirituality
Format: Artifacts and Objects, Essays and Dissertations, Financial Documents, Legal and Government Documents, Letters/Correspondence, Photographs, Poetry and Lyrics
Time Period: Before 1760, 1760-1779, 1780-1799, 1800-1819, 1820-1839, 1840-1859, 1860-1879, 1880-1899, 1900-1919, 1920-1939, 1940-1959, 1960-1979
Collection Inventory: mc2001.01.pdf
Samuel Magaw Thompson writes to James Hamilton and explains that he has been in Georgia since leaving his mother's. Thompson notes that he would be glad to hear from the family and sends compliments to his sister, Mrs. Hamilton.
Location: I-ValeM-1947-66
Subject: Personal and Family Life
Format: Letters/Correspondence
Time Period: 1780-1799
James Hamilton writes to John Nichols to settle some confusion about a certificate for $99 that is to be made payable to Hannah Rose. Transcript included.
Location: I-Friends-1975-12
Subject: Economics and Finance, Personal and Family Life
Format: Letters/Correspondence
Time Period: 1780-1799
Catherine Ross Thompson writes James Hamilton to thanks him for buying her a horse and encloses money to reimburse him. Catherine, who explains that she is “extremely obliged to you for the trouble you have taken,” also notes that Betsy [Elizabeth Thompson] may visit Mrs. Hamilton [Sarah...
Location: I-ValeM-1947-62
Subject: Personal and Family Life
Format: Letters/Correspondence
Time Period: 1780-1799
William A. Thompson writes to James Hamilton and informs him that he must proceed to Philadelphia "to take charge of [St. Leger D'Happart's] farm" and will be unable to visit as a result. Thompson also asks for legal advice on pursuing several claims and notes that a letter with "papers of...
Location: I-ValeM-1948-1
Subject: Legal Affairs, Personal and Family Life
Format: Letters/Correspondence
Time Period: 1800-1819
John Thompson writes to attorney and Dickinson College trustee James Hamilton regarding a judgment for forty-eight pounds that Mr. Watts obtained against Thompson. "There is no such sum due them by me," as Thompson argues.
Location: I-Original-1801-2
Subject: Carlisle and Cumberland County, Legal Affairs
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, thanking him for the pleasant stay while in Carlisle, Pennsylvania.
Location: I-ValeM-1948-1
Subject: Carlisle and Cumberland County, Personal and Family Life, Travel and Tourism
Format: Letters/Correspondence
Time Period: 1800-1819
Joseph St. Leger d'Happart writes to James Hamilton asking if General William Irvine is still residing with him and, if so, could he provide details about any land grants that involved the late Captain William Thompson between 1773 and 1778.
Location: I-ValeM-1948-1
Subject: Land and Real Estate, Legal Affairs
Format: Letters/Correspondence
Time Period: 1800-1819
Dickinson College trustee Hugh Henry Brackenridge writes to trustee James Hamilton about architect Benjamin Latrobe's plans for a new building (West College). Transcript included.
Location: RG 1/1 - 5.4.1
Subject: Dickinson College Administration, Education
Format: Letters/Correspondence
Time Period: 1800-1819
Dickinson College trustee Hugh Henry Brackenridge writes to another trustee, James Hamilton, and further discusses Benjamin Latrobe's design for the new building (West College) at the school. Transcript included.
Location: RG 1/1 - 5.4.1
Subject: Dickinson College Administration, Education
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
James Hamilton Sr. uses this letter of attorney to provide John Vaughan of Philadelphia with the legal authority to lease or sell lands that the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania has granted to Pennsylvania's officers and soldiers. Hamilton signs this document on June 15, 1807 in Charleston, South...
Location: I-Friends-1975-13
Subject: Land and Real Estate, Legal Affairs
Format: Legal and Government Documents
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
James Hamilton Sr. signs this power of attorney to grant James Houston the legal authority to act on his behalf on various financial matters.
Location: I-Friends-1975-14
Subject: Economics and Finance, Legal Affairs
Format: Legal and Government Documents
Time Period: 1800-1819
