Box 1
Contains 33 Results:
Montgomery, James Letter, 1861 June 19
From Wilmington, Delaware, Montgomery wanted to encourage “every Union man in Sussex County to attend the Mass Convention to be held in Dover Thursday June 13….and follow the footsteps of the illustrious Douglas.”
Harrington, Jr., Samuel Maxwell Letter, 1862 January 31
From Wilmington, Harrington wanted Waples to have people sign a petition about the Emancipation Bill.
Townsend, Samuel Letters, 1862 July 21
From Townsend, Delaware, he writes political commentary on behalf of the Union.
Townsend, Samuel “To the Douglas Democracy of Delaware,” Townsend, Delaware, 1862 October 20
Broadside outlines his desire to see Delaware remain in the Union and encourages people to vote.
[No name] Letter, 1860 November 5
From Millsboro, Delaware, the author expressed his views on local politics, and hoped for “future harmony of the Democratic Party….” The rest of the content is so sensitive that the author asked Waples at the end of the letter to “Burn this.” Waples or someone else has torn off the signature.
Financial and legal documents, 1853-1863
Contains an unsigned homeowner’s insurance policy; receipts; three letters; a power-of-attorney for William and Susan Spicer, dated 1856; a business license; an account statement of the estate of Sarah Waples (Gideon B. Waples and James Ponder as executors); and, a deed.
Russell, George Letter, 1862 November 3
From Turtal Harbour, Florida. With stamped envelope.