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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).
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.
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.
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.
Meeting minutes of the education committee of the Trustees of the New Castle Common
This manuscript volume contains the meeting minutes for the New Castle Common Trustees’ education committee from 1851-1853 and 1868-1875. The minutes focus on the establishment and maintenance of the New Castle Institute.
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.
George W. Morrison document of manumission to Ann Hart
One handwritten document from George W. Morrison, a former U.S. Representative (D-New Hampshire), written February 16, 1861, freeing Ann Hart from slavery, effective April 6, 1863, and signed by Justices of the Peace Wm. P. Veach and Jms. Bradford.
Kathryn L. Morrison secretarial diploma and advanced handwriting certificate
Two items: Zaner-Bloser handwriting certificate and certificate of Secretarial Course awarded to student Kathryn L. Morrison, Beacom College, Wilmington, Delaware, 1932.
Margaret Murphy indenture
One document of indenture, binding Margaret Murphy to Henry Fulton as a housemaid for a period of three years.
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.
Odessa & Middletown Railway schedule of cars
Printed card listing the arrival and departure schedule for the Odessa & Middletown Railway effective November 28, 1904.
Theophilus Parvin letter to Mary Rodney
One autograph letter from Theophilus Parvin, a Presbyterian minister and missionary, to Delaware resident Mary Rodney, lamenting Parvin's inability to deliver a packet of letters to Rodney and her family personally. Also includes a short discussion of Parvin's upcoming meeting with the American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions.
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.
John Ross legal opinion
Document giving the legal opinion of John Ross on how money should be distributed from fines levied against forgers in New Castle, Delaware.
Rules for the government of the public schools of Wilmington, Del.
Consists of a list of rules for parents with children attending public schools in Wilmington, Delaware, including rules on student absences, student behavior, and school holidays.
Alexander Rutherford receipt
A handwritten receipt acknowledging delivery of seven regimental coats from Thomas Rodney, Clothier General for Delaware State, for seven soldiers of the Delaware regiment working in the Continental shoe factory in Newark, Delaware.
James C. Saltus letter and manuscript
Confederate Lieutenant James C. Saltus's handwritten manuscript describing his Civil War experience from April-June 1864. The manuscript was written while Saltus was a prisoner of war at Division 22 Officers Barracks, Fort Delaware, on October 14, 1864. Also included is a letter from Saltus to his niece on her letter writing and family matters, sent while he was at Fort Delaware.
Shipley--Bringhurst--Hargraves family papers
Lester Snowdon Sinness manuscripts
Summary and list of men inducted into national Army by local board division #4, Wilmington, Delaware
Ledger showing date of induction and assignment for all men called by local board division #4, Wilmington, Delaware, into the national Army. Also includes a list of volunteer enlistments.
The Hermitage plantation: A landscape of social distance in federalist New Castle
Consists of a photocopy of an essay by University of Delaware graduate student Christopher Schroeder for Professor Bernard L. Herman's History 654 course.
Isaac Tine last will and testament
One handwritten will and testament composed and signed by New Castle, Delaware, resident Isaac Tine.
United States Army 42nd infantry muster roll
Descriptive list of a detachment of recruits assigned to the 42nd regiment, United States Infantry, forwarded to Camp McComb near New Castle, Delaware, by order of Major Thomas Stockton.
Lieutenant Sydney I. Wailes letters to unidentified recipient
Two handwritten letters from Lieutenant Sydney I. Wailes, who served at Fort Delaware during the Civil War, to his friends, describing the day to day activities at the Fort. Typed transcripts of the letters are available in the collection file.