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William Irvine, who writes from Philadelphia, explains to Secretary of War Henry Dearborn that his salary as Superintendent of Military Stores is "too small for the support of my family."
Location: I-Purchase-1956-24
Subject: Economics and Finance, Military Affairs and Conflict, Politics and Government
Format: Letters/Correspondence
Time Period: 1800-1819
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Letter from William Irvine to Henry Dearborn
William Irvine writes Secretary of War Henry Dearborn and explains why his son resigned from the Indian Agency. Pennsylvania Governor Thomas McKean appointed Irvine’s son "to several of the most important offices" in a new county and "at the same...
Location: I-Friends-1975-25
Subject: Military Affairs and Conflict, Native Americans, Politics and Government
Format: Letters/Correspondence
Time Period: 1800-1819
View Item: Letter from William Irvine to Henry Dearborn
Joseph Priestley sends instructions for printing his manuscript (Index to the Bible) and orders several copies of his Church History and Lectures. Priestley also tells John Vaughan that he is out of oysters. While "the...
Location: I-NeffG-1956-1
Subject: Literary Pursuits, Personal and Family Life
Format: Letters/Correspondence
Time Period: 1800-1819
View Item: Letter from Joseph Priestley to John Vaughan
Joseph Priestley writes to Joseph Barrington a few days before his death on February 6, 1804 about his views on Christianity. Almost thirty years later, the National Gazette and Literary Register prints Priestley's letter on November 13...
Location: OC 1998.1, F1
Subject: Religion and Spirituality
Format: Letters/Correspondence, Newspapers and Magazines
Time Period: 1800-1819
View Item: Letter from Joseph Priestley to Joseph Berrington
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
View Item: Letter from Ralph Bowie to John Montgomery
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...
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
View Item: Letter from James McKenzie to Charles Nisbet
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
View Item: Letter from William Rawle to Isaac Wharton
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...
Location: I-Friends-1973-7
Subject: Legal Affairs
Format: Letters/Correspondence
Time Period: 1800-1819
View Item: Letter from Isaac Wharton to Robert Waln
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...
Location: I-Friends-1973-7
Subject: Legal Affairs
Format: Letters/Correspondence
Time Period: 1800-1819
View Item: Letter from William Rawle to Isaac Wharton
Attorney Roger Brooke Taney addresses this legal document to the Judges of Frederick County Court regarding the case of William Clements v. Rhesa Hobbs. Taney represents the prosecution.
Location: I-BeachW-1971-3
Subject: Legal Affairs
Format: Legal and Government Documents
Time Period: 1800-1819
Charles Keith publishes this item a year after the death of Dr. Charles Nisbet.
Note: See Related Entries for a link to Keith's letter to Anne Nisbet on July 11, 1805.
Location: DC P N723K
Subject: Personal and Family Life
Format: Books and Pamphlets
Time Period: 1800-1819
View Item: "Monody to the Memory of the Rev. Dr. Charles Nisbet," by Charles Keith
Roger Brooke Taney, who serves as the plaintiff's attorney, writes this legal document about a case (Moses Wright vs. Martin Garber and Adam Fingbone) that involves collecting a debt. Wright wants the court to order Garber and Fingbone,...
Location: I-BeachW-2010-3
Subject: Economics and Finance, Legal Affairs
Format: Legal and Government Documents
Time Period: 1800-1819
View Item: Legal Document, Moses Wright v. Martin Garber and Adam Fingbone
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:...
Location: I-Friends-undated-4
Subject: Business and Industry, Health and Medicine, Personal and Family Life
Format: Letters/Correspondence
Time Period: 1800-1819
View Item: Letter from Benjamin Rush to John Rush
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...
Location: I-TurnbullM-undated-1
Subject: Literary Pursuits, Personal and Family Life
Format: Letters/Correspondence
Time Period: 1800-1819
View Item: Letter from Charles Keith to Anne Nisbet
Attorney Roger Brooke Taney addresses this legal document to the Judges of Frederick County Court regarding the case of Lawrence Shell v. John Geiger. Taney represents the prosecution.
Location: I-BeachW-1971-3
Subject: Legal Affairs
Format: Legal and Government Documents
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
View Item: Letter from Joseph St. Leger d'Happart to James Hamilton
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
View Item: Letter from Joseph St. Leger d'Happart to James Hamilton
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
Three legal documents, including an arrest warrant for Thomas Noland, regarding the case of John Ritchie v. Thomas Noland for an unpaid debt. Roger Brooke Taney serves as John Ritchie's attorney.
Location: I-SpahrB-1965-1
Subject: Economics and Finance, Legal Affairs
Format: Legal and Government Documents
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...
Location: I-Friends-1975-13
Subject: Land and Real Estate, Legal Affairs
Format: Legal and Government Documents
Time Period: 1800-1819
View Item: Letter of Attorney from James Hamilton to John Vaughan
Roger Brooke Taney, who serves as the plaintiffs' attorney, writes this legal brief for the case Jonathan William Levy, Sarah Levy, John Leonard Levy, Maria Catharine Levy, and Anna Rebecca Charlotte Levy v. George Schnertzell. This case...
Location: I-SpahrB-1971-1
Subject: Land and Real Estate, Legal Affairs
Format: Legal and Government Documents
Time Period: 1800-1819
View Item: Legal Document, Jonathan Levy et al. v. George Schnertzell
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
View Item: Letter from Joseph Priestley Jr. to Nicholas LeFevre
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...
Location: MC 2001.13, B1, F4
Subject: International Affairs, Military Affairs and Conflict, Politics and Government
Format: Letters/Correspondence
Time Period: 1800-1819
View Item: Letter from John Dickinson to Caesar Augustus Rodney
Attorney Roger Brooke Taney addresses this legal document to the Judges of Frederick County Court regarding the case of Vincendiera v. Lawrence Talbott. Taney represents the prosecution.
Location: I-BeachW-1971-3
Subject: Legal Affairs
Format: Legal and Government Documents
Time Period: 1800-1819