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- Handwritten letter from Lewis Cass, Jr. to the wife of William Foxen. The letter reads: Clarendon Dec 9, 1874 Mrs. Foxen, The enclosed cross and chain have been blessed by his holiness, the Pope [Pius IX], & I request you to accept them, as a token of my esteem for your husband. Lewis Cass. Mrs. William Foxen, Detroit
- Date Issued:
- 1874-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Biographical
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- Handwritten note written on "Executive Mansion, Washington" stationery on behalf of President William McKinley and Ida Saxton McKinley, inviting Secretary of War Russell Alger and Annette Alger to attend a concert. The note reads, "The President and Mrs. McKinley request the pleasures of the company of Secretary and Mrs. Alger, and the ladies of their household, at half past eight o'clock this evening. Concert by the Mexican Band. Monday, May 10th, 1897."
- Date Issued:
- 1897-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Biographical
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- Handwritten letter, with envelope, from Eber Brock Ward, addressed to his children in Rochester, New York, dated February 2, 1829, providing advice regarding the importance of moderation in reading, and updating them on his logging efforts in Cottrellville over the winter and of news relating to friends. The letter reads: Cottrelville[sic], Feby 2, 1829 Dear Children I see your letter of the 22nd of Dec. by which I learned that you were in good health and spirits. Emily it appears has changed places, I hope it will be for the best, but I am sorry that it was necessary. Your situation I think to be a good one and as Mr. Scott is no doubt friendly to you, I have no doubt that you will conduct with that [?] and industry by which you would wish to be distinguished and which will ensure you the confidence of your acquaintance. I am much pleased that you have an opportunity to improve yourself in the science of grammar, and that Mr. Scott [?] kind enough to instruct you. The use of a Library is likewise a [great?] privilege if suitably used. I have however to caution to [against?] reading to[sic] many books at once. While you are studying Grammar such books as treat[?] of the Language, are proper for you to peruse, but no other that burdens the mind ought to be attempted till you quit that study, the man who undertakes two things at once, seldom or never does either of them well. [?] thorough knowledge of almost any science or art is valuable [to?] anyone, but a smatterer seldom reaps much real benefit from his superficial knowledge while he has the satisfaction to see himself despised by all but the ignorant. These reflections brings to mind your intended business of varnishing, which if you intend to prosecute you would [do] well to get employed a few days by a man acquainted with varnishes and the proper manner of laying them on so as to do work as it ought to be done. I find that a light coat of varnish may be put on without difficulty but if you attempt to lay on a heavy coat at one time it is liable to runn in streaks and make a bad appearance. I have written to you twice before now since I arrive at this place in the last Letter I enclosed the fish [?] but I fear it will do you no good if I am here till the fish runn in the spring. I think I shall put up with five or six Bbs.[?] and bring them to Rochester. There has been no slaying[sic] here this winter of course it has been difficult for me to get wood and i have given fifty cord to Capt. Ward to get a contract price fifty cord. I have paid the Bell River people for delivering on the Wharf at [?] shillings per cord the other hundred cord I have choped[sic] mostly on the public land back of James Robertson's farm, should there ever a few days of sleighing I I shall get it out, the winter being so poor for sleighing I shall make nothing by the wood. I have had my health vary well since I have been here, have choped[sic] some wood and am now [?] across the swamp on bare ground with a sled, the ice [?] River is good, the St. Clair is frozen over but is much [rougher?] than I have ever known it. Doctor Ward is getting something of a sum of [?]. Mrs. Lewis is keeping school at old Westbrook's, Mrs. Nickelaus died a few days ago. Charles is expected to die in a few days with a consumption. Marriages--Mitchel Yak[?] to a Miss Laforge, Hannah B. to Mr. Kendel, Old Westbrook to Eliza Clark. Benjamin Clark lives with a man on [?] related to old Mrs. [Robertson?] his name is Edwards, Clark is at Capt. Ward's, I got three dollars from him. I should like to have you write as often as once in these four weeks and after if anything should happen worthy of particular note, if you hear from Sally or Abbie[?] write the news concerning them. I have had no letters from either of them. I write in last, two or three weeks [?] I shall have time to write more leisurely. I have nothing more to add than to pray that you may be endowed with discretion[?] to carry you comfortably and honourably through this rugged world and be blessed with peace and health so as to enjoy its blessings. E.Ward E.B. Ward E. Ward
- Date Issued:
- 1874-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
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- Biographical
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- Dime Savings Bank of Detroit check made out for the payment of $5.10 from Henry A. Haigh to Clarence M. Burton, dated March 21, 1887. The check, printed by the Calvert Lithographing Company, originally read, "Michigan Savings Bank of Detroit," however "Michigan," was crossed out and replaced with "Dime." The check is stamped "paid."
- Date Issued:
- 1887-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Biographical
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- Document signed by Lewis Cass, Governor, and William Woodbridge, Secretary, appointing John Roberts, Jr. to the position of Lieutenant in the Militia of the Michigan Territory. The document is embossed and stamped with a white seal of the Michigan Territory. The text of the document is as follows: "Lewis Cass, Governor in and over the Territory of Michigan, To all to whome these presents may come...Greeting: Know Ye, That reposing special trust and confidence in the patriotism, valour, fidelity and abilities of John Roberts Junior Esquire I do hereby appoint him Lieutenant in the Militia of the said Territory. He is, therefore, carefully and diligently to discharge the duties of a Lieutenant by doing and performing all manner of things thereunto belonging. And I do strictly charge and require all Officers and Soldiers under his command to be obedient to his orders as a Lieutenant And he is to observe and follow such orders and directions from time to time as he shall receive from the President of the United States of America, the Governor of the said Territory, or his superior Officer set over him according to law. This commission to continue in force during the pleasure of the Governor of the said Territory for the time being. In testimony whereof, I have caused these Letters to be made Patent, and the great Seal of the said Territory to be hereunto affixed. Given under my hand at Detroit, this twenty fourth day of May in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and Twenty Four and of the Independence of the United States of America the Forty-Eighth. By the Governor: Lewis Cass William Woodbridge, Secretary of the Territory." The verso contains hand written declarations from John Roberts and from Richard Smyth [?], Justice of the Peace of Wayne County, reading: "Teritory [sic] of Michigan County of Wayne I John Roberts Junior do Solemnly swear that I will Support the Constitution of the United States of America so help me God. John Roberts I John Roberts Junior do solemnly Swear that I will carefully and diligently discharge the duties of a Lieutenant in the Michigan Militia, so help me God. John Roberts Be it remembered that on this third day of June, One Thousand eight Hundred and twenty four personally came before me the undersigned Justis [sic] of the Peace, John Roberts Junior, who took and Subscribed the foregoing oath in my presence. Given under my hand at the City of Detroit the day and year above writen. Richd. Smyth [?] Justic of the Peace Wayne County T.M."
- Date Issued:
- 1824-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Biographical
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- Handwritten letter from Father Gabriel Richard to Major Jonathon Kearsley, dated March 5th, 1824. The letter reads: Washington March 5th, 1824 Major Kearsley Dear Sir, I have received your favor of the 4th Jan. in its time i.e. about 4 weeks after its date. Immediately I have sent your letter to Whitney in his way to Detroit. I have understood by a letter that he writes me from New York, that he has left New York for Hudson on the 1st March. At Hudson then he will receive your letter. When he gives me any communication in reference to you, I will have the [...] to it. I have the honor to be your obed'. affectionate servant. Gabriel Richard P.S. turn over -- I have called, on Mr. Crawford once and on Mr. Jones his Chief Clerk 3 times in relation to the reports forwarded by you and Mr. Woodbridge. Yesterday Mr. Jones informed me that he had 4 Clerks employed in making two transcripts of them. Mr. Crawford had decided that it was not in order to send the originals altho Mr. Rankin the chairman of the Com. of pub. L. with whom y had a conference upon the subject did tell me that to save time as the [?] was much advanced he thought it would do to have only the original, especially as he was informed that yr. report was very voluminous as soon it will come before the com. of p. L. I will do all in my power to urge a quick decision to confirm your report.
- Date Issued:
- 1824-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Biographical
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- Mounted invitation to James W. Witherell to a Ball by the Officers at the Post of Detroit on the evening of the 11th inst. A printed list of names follow, "R. A. Zantzinger, C. Mellon, H. Stanton, J. Farley." The invitation is dated March 4th, 1823. On the right side there are two wax seals and and a handwritten note which reads, "Invitation to attend a Ball at the Center next Tuesday 11th March 1823, shall not attend, to be ofenced[?] 1824, March 4th."
- Date Issued:
- 1823-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Biographical
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- Hardcover book containing the transcript of the memorial service of James Van Dyke, as well as memorial resolutions adopted by the Common Council, and the Detroit Fire Department. The name of the firefighter "Henry Hutchinson, [?] member Phoenix [?]," is handwritten on the front free end paper. The books is bound in a brown cloth cover, with gold text and a laurel leaf motif on the cover.
- Date Issued:
- 1856-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Biographical
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- Two identical cards accompanying the invitation 1957.304.003a, to a Governor's Levee and Military Soiree held by the Detroit Light Guard on February 12, 1885. The cards are printed with the text: Cards of admission five dollars, admitting gentleman and lady, can be produced of the general committee, and lady, can be procured of the general committee and at the stores of M. L. Smith & Co., and L.L Farnsworth on presentation of this invitation.
- Date Issued:
- 1885-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Biographical
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- Certificate issued to T.A. Woods for donating to the Hazen S. Pingree Monument. The certificate reads: Hon. Hazen S. Pingree Memorial. Detroit, Michigan, June 18, 1901. This is to certify that T.A. Woods is a contributor to the Hon. Hazen S. Pingree Memorial Statue, and the name of the contributor will be deposited within the pedestal of said statue. Carl E. Schmidt, Chairman Memorial Committee. Darius D. Thorp, Chairman Finance Committee.
- Date Issued:
- 1901-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Biographical
