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William Stuart Auchincloss letter to Wistar Morris
A handwritten letter from Jackson & Sharp Company Vice President William Auchincloss to Philadelphia lawyer Wistar Morris, regarding an enclosed write up by Auchincloss on his trip to South America.
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.
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.
Bill of sale for Caleb Cox
Legal document stating that an enslaved boy named Caleb Cox has been sold by Mary and William Herdman, administrators of the estate of John Herdman, to John Thompson of New Castle, Delaware.
Robert M. Black docket book
This handwritten book contains a listing of 565 civil and criminal cases, numbered 5824 to 6386, brought before Robert M. Black, Justice of the Peace for Pencader Hundred, Delaware. Each case is described with a charge, verdict, court costs, and other relevant information. Occasional receipts for fines are attached. Primarily, the cases involved disputes related to business and employment transactions.
Julia Clark letter from Clara
Letter from "Clara" to her friend, Julia Clark, mainly involving a discussion of Christmas, gifts, and a lost Christmas package from Clara to Ms. Clark.
Right Reverend Leighton Coleman letter to L. W. Wells
One handwritten letter by Frances E. Coleman, on behalf of Right Reverend Leighton Coleman, Bishop of the Delaware Diocese, concerning Leighton's illness and the denial of a request by a Mr. Betts to use one of the diocese's churches.
Francis Boardman Crowninshield letters to Ethel du Pont
Two handwritten letters from Francis Boardman Crowninshield, noted yachtsman and husband to Louise E. du Pont, to Ethel du Pont, one making light of Ethel's driving speed and the other a thank you note for some persimmons from Ethel.
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.
Henry A. du Pont correspondence with David Heber Plank
Consists of late 19th-century business correspondence, regarding the Wilmington & Northern Railroad in Delaware, between company president Henry A. du Pont and David Heber Plank.
Samuel Francis du Pont letters to Alexander Dallas Bache
Two letters from Samuel Francis du Pont to Alexander Dallas Bache, a professor of Chemistry at the University of Pennsylvania, about a planned future visit by du Pont to Bache's residence. Also included is a letter of application to Bache on behalf of an individual who has worked with du Pont in the past.
Sophie du Pont letter from Clementina Smith
A handwritten letter to Sophie Madeleine du Pont, wife of Samuel Francis du Pont, possibly from her friend Clementina Smith. The letter consists of discussion of a number of personal matters, including Sophie du Pont's recent poor health, as well as problems Clementina has encountered in procuring access to a building for Sunday school, among others.
Excursion of the Friends' Social Lyceum of Wilmington to Elysian Fields
Printed brochure describing the program and travel arrangements for the literary society's group trip to a local grove, Elysian Fields, on June 4, 1870.
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.
Willard Hall letters
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).
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
James H. Wilson letter to John C. Ropes
Handwritten letter from Major General James H. Wilson to military historian and lawyer John C. Ropes, acknowledging the book Ropes sent him about Waterloo.