MSS 0098. Delaware Miscellaneous Historical Manuscripts
Found in 197 Collections and/or Records:
Caesar Rodney receipts
Receipt issued to Continental Congressman from Delaware and signer of the Declaration of Independence Caesar Rodney from Reese Bishop, Joseph B. McKeary, and Isaac Wharton dated from January 7, to January 10, 1794.
John Emory Richards documents
A land deed from Abel and Lizzie Small, an estimate for building repairs by L. W. Hurley, a letter from Charles F. Richards to his brother, and a document of a Sheriff sale of a store to John L. Wallace comprise this small collection related to John Emory Richards dating from 1866 to 1900.
Willard Hall letters
University of Delaware programs
A collection of printed convocation and Women's College of Delaware programs and sports schedules from the University of Delaware dating from 1921 to 1936.
E. L. Kimball letter to Julian Janvier
Letter from E. L. Kimball to Julian Janvier about the publication of Janvier's book on "the game" (draughts or checkers).
George R. Bennett Independent Order of Odd Fellows papers
Collection of letters, certificates, and contract related to the Crystal Fount Independent Order of Odd Fellows, Lodge No. 10, in Milford, Delaware, compiled by Grand Representative of Delaware George R. Bennett from 1926 to 1931.
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.
Daniel J. Adams letter
Letter from Daniel Adams to Walter Stone, Financier's office, Philadelphia, concerning the collection of rent from a tenant, personal details about the health of Adams' family members, as well as Adams's interest in procuring wholesale produce from the West Indies.
George Bancroft letter to Meredith Read
Letter from George Bancroft, prominent scholar of American history, to General J. Meredith Read, informing General Read of Bancroft's inability to obtain a copy of the Journal of Delaware in 1776, containing Delaware revolutionary records. The letter is attached to a board with "letter of George Bancroft[,] the emiment American historian[,] to General Meredith Read" printed on it.
Farmers Bank of Delaware court injunction
A court summons and injunction to the president and directors of the Farmers Bank of Delaware regarding loans and notes of Mordicai McKinney issued by the court of Nicholas Ridgely, New Castle County, Delaware, dated January 9, 1819.
Nicholas Ridgely court summons for James and Martha Hickman vs. Rothwell family
A court summons regarding a land dispute involving James and Martha Hickman vs. Rachel, Thomas, Ebenezer, Samuel, and Peter Rothwell, issued by the court of Nicholas Ridgely, New Castle County, Delaware, dated June 12, 1819.
Thomas and John Evens land bonds issued to Moses [Mosis] McDaniel
Two bonds by John and Thomas Evens conveying land to Mosis [Moses] McDaniel in Sussex County, Delaware, on July 10, 1777, and July 24, 1778.
James Fisher conveyance bond to John Fisher
Bond by James Fisher to John Fisher conveying 12 acres of land in Broadkill Hundred, Sussex County, Delaware, on December 1, 1783.
Nicholas Ridgely summons and arrest warrant for Abraham Rahow [Rayhow]
A court summons dated March 9, 1819, and an arrest warrant for Abraham Rahow [Rayhow] dated August 10, 1819, as executor of the Levi Staats estate issued by Chancellor of Delaware Nicholas Ridgely, carried out by New Castle County Sheriff John Moody.
James Asheton Bayard receipts
Receipts and letters related to services and materials rendered by Wilmington, Delaware, merchants to James Asheton Bayard, Senior and Junior, and the Wilmington Whaling company.
Henry Peterson court summons
Official document detailing a suit against Henry Peterson for non-payment of one hundred and fifty-four pounds owed to John and James Bayard.
Thomas Francis Bayard letters
Two handwritten letters from Thomas Francis Bayard, written on letterhead of the Embassy of the United States, London; one thanking "Ginn & Co" for a copy of a book, the other about Bayard's interest in George Washington. Also included is a photocopy of a letter discussing Bayard's upcoming travel plans and thanking and acknowledging the receiver's recent hospitality.
John Middleton Clayton letter to William M. Whiting Boardman
One handwritten letter from Senator John Middleton Clayton (Whig-Delaware) to W. M. Boardman, detailing a bit of Clayton's personal history as well as his reasons for becoming interested in politics. Also included is a typed transcription of Clayton's letter.
John Middleton Clayton letter to Crawford
Handwritten letter from U.S. Senator John Middleton Clayton (Whig-Delaware), requesting a violin bow from Crawford, along with a brief reference to politics in Delaware.
Elizabeth Gray laudanum notes
Small handwritten notes from Newark, Delaware, resident Elizabeth Gray to the village storekeeper requesting refills of a laudanum (opium-based painkiller) bottle.
Daniel O. Hastings speech
Typescript of a speech delivered by former U. S. Senator Daniel Hastings (R-Delaware) to the Wilmington Club at its one hundred and eighth annual meeting, celebrating the life of attorney William S. Hilles.
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.
The Delta Phi Literary Society at Delaware College from 1834 to 1859
Consists of a handwritten essay by University of Delaware student Frank Mulderick for a course on Delaware History.
New Castle County, Delaware, citizens petition
Petition by multiple citizens of New Castle County, Delaware, noting the activities of French and Spanish privateers in Delaware Bay and requesting the removal of vital records to a house at Christiana Bridge for safekeeping.
Edward Tilghman family register
Handwritten chronological register of Edward Tilghman's marriages and the births and deaths of his children.