MSS 0098. Delaware Miscellaneous Historical Manuscripts
Found in 197 Collections and/or Records:
James Kirk papers
One autograph letter from Thomas N. Lidiard to Delaware printer James Kirk regarding a subscription to The Delawarean and a receipt signed by Kirk for consignment of goods by Collins and M. Lester from Dover, Delaware, to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on the Philadelphia, Wilmington, and Baltimore railroad.
Land grant in New Castle County to Henry Ward from the Land Commissioners of Pennsylvania Colony
Land grant in New Castle County to Henry Ward affixed with the Land Commissioners of Pennsylvania Colony's seal. James Claypoole and Robert Turner serve as witnesses for this parchment document dated December 26, 1684.
Land deed between Benjamin Enoch, Mary Enoch, and John Stapler
One handwritten land deed between Benjamin Enoch, his wife, Mary Enoch, and John Stapler for a tract of land in New Castle County, Delaware.
Frederick Lauter interview with Senator John J. Williams
Caleb S. Layton papers
Consists of ten letters, one receipt, and one account book belonging to nineteenth-century Delaware attorney, legislator, and judge Caleb S. Layton (1798-1882), reflecting his legal career and personal life and finances.
Ethel Leach greeting cards to Nellie Morton
Seven Christmas and New Year's greeting cards and one letter from Frederica, Delaware, artist Ethel P. B. Leach to Nellie Morton. The images on the cards are printed from etchings by Leach or have printed reproductions of her paintings.
Letters to William Young
The correspondence contained in this collection is addressed to William Young in regards to his papermaking business in Delaware. Notable letters are from the Treasury Department Revenue Office with orders for stationery. The shipping receipts give a good sense of the quantities of materials that William Young shipped during the late eighteenth- and early nineteenth-century.
As I remember Main Street and History of the Newark Senior Center
Two typescripts, "As I remember Main Street" and "History of the Newark Senior Center," by Thomas Leonard Lilley on his memories of Main Street, Newark, Delaware, from 1900-1950 and on the history of Newark's Senior Center.
William Linsay warrant against John Wagg
William Linsay's landlord warrant against John Wagg for unpaid rent. The verso of the warrant bears an inventory of Wagg's household goods.
John M. Loftus Richmond School Furniture Co. letter and circular
A collection comprised of John M. Loftus's materials as an agent for the Richmond School Furniture Co. which includes a letter with envelope, a post card for response, and a descriptive circular picturing the Richmond automatic desk and other models from 1901.
Land patent for William and Elizabeth Annand signed by James Logan, Issac Norris, and Richard Hill
One patent for a tract of land in Kent County, Delaware, for William and Elizabeth Annand signed by Colonial Secretary James Logan and politicians Isaac Norris and Richard Hill on June 6, 1716.
Land patent for Daniel Jones on St. Jones Creek, Delaware, signed by William Markham and John Goodson
One document for a tract of land called "Denbe" on St. Jones Creek for Daniel Jones, signed by the first Governor of colonial Pennsylvania William Markham and Deputy Governor John Goodson in 1689.
John McClughan land survey for Thomas Duff
Land survey conducted by John McClughan, for land belonging to Delaware politician Thomas Duff in Newport, New Castle, Delaware, on February 2, 1750.
Harris B. McDowell, Jr., magazine and guest list
Two items related to Harris B. McDowell, Jr. (D, U. S. Representative from Delaware): the April 1962 issue of Delaware Today with an article entitled "Foreign aid helps the nation," by McDowell and a copy of the guest list/seating chart for a Delaware Congressional reception and dinner (May 1, 1962).
John McDowell, Jr., account detail
Single page from an account book which details the sale of clover seed from A. Wright, in Philadelphia, to John McDowell, Jr.
Document admitting Francis Nichols as member of the Hibernian Society for the Relief of Emigrants from Ireland signed by Thomas McKean and Mathew Carey
This folder includes one original certificate of membership from the Hibernian Society for the Relief of Emigrants from Ireland (Philadelphia, Pa.) certifying the membership of Francis Nichols, Esq. into the society. The document, which is dated November 1, 1796, is signed by Thomas McKean (president) and Mathew Carey (secretary).
Thomas McKean letter to Caesar Rodney
Letter from Thomas Mckean, Signer of the Constitution from Delaware, President of the Continental Congress, and Governor of Pennsylvania, to Delaware Governor Caesar Rodney, concerning McKean's inability to act as Rodney's lawyer in a legal matter due to McKean's illness.
Thomas McKean letter to George Clinton
Letter from Thomas McKean, as President of the Continental Congress, to Governor of New York, George Clinton, as cover for two acts of Congress, dated August 31, 1781, and September 14, 1781, concerning Consular and Vice-Consular powers. The acts referred to in the letter are not present.
Thomas McKean letter to James Rogers
Autograph letter from Pennsylvania politician Thomas McKean to James Rogers about a farm possibly purchased in his name at a Sheriff's sale. He also requests that a deed be drawn and presented to the Sheriff for execution. Thomas McKean served as a delegate to the Continental Congress and governor of Pennsylvania.
Thomas McKean receipt
Holograph receipt signed by Delegate to Continental Congress and signer of the Declaration of Independence Thomas McKean related to money received from Rev. John Ewing concerning land purchased for the Academy of Newark.
Louis McLane letter of introduction to Robert H. Ingles
One handwritten letter by Delaware Senator and U.S. Minister to England Louis McLane to member of Parliament for Oxford Robert H. Ingles regarding letters of introduction for two friends visiting Oxford dated July 22, 1846.
Louis McLane letter to Pere Biddle
Diplomat, cabinet member, and Delaware politician, Louis McLane, sent this one-page signed and handwritten letter to his landlord, Pere Biddle, concerning improvements to his rental property, on December 4, 1824.
Louis McLane letters
Consists of 14 handwritten letters by Louis McLane, a U.S. Senator (R-Delaware) and cabinet officer from Smyrna, Delaware, to various correspondents, mostly concerning business, governmental, and financial matters.
John McPhee draft of presidential nomination resolution
Handwritten rought draft of a resolution to ratify and confirm the nomination of William H. Harrison as President and John Tyler as Vice-President of the United States.
Charles Mifflin letter to Thomas Howard
A letter of friendship, presumed to be from Charles Mifflin (signed "Nimrod"), on behalf of the Wilmington Fishing Club, lamenting the group's lack of replies to Thomas Howard's previous letters and their continued regard for him.