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- Certificate appointing Charles Trowbridge to the position of Notary Public in and for the County of Wayne, signed by Lewis Cass, Governor, and William Woodbridge, Secretary, in 1826. The document is stamped with the great seal of the Michigan Territory. "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 integrity and ability of Charles Trowbridge Esquire I have nominated, and by and with the advice and consent of the Legislative Council of the said Territory have appointed him a Notary Public in and of the County of Wayne And I do hereby authorize and empower him to execute and fulfill the duties of that office according to the law: To have and to hold the said Office, with all the rights, privileges, and emoluments thereunto belonging, 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 ninth day of November in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and Twenty Six and of the Independence of the United States of America the Fifty first. By the Governor: Lewis Cass Wm. Woodbridge Secretary of Michigan Territory." The verso contains handwritten declarations from Charles Trowbridge and James Abbots and J. Kearsley, Justices of the Peace, reading as follows: "Territory of Michigan County of Wayne: I Charles C. Trowbridge, do solemnly swear, that I will faithfully and impartially discharge the duties of a Notary Public for the County of Wayne, during my continuance in this office, according to the best of my abilities, so help me God. C. Trowbridge Be it known that on the 30th November 1826, before me the undersigned Justice of the Peace for the County of Wayne, personally appeared Charles C. Trowbridge above named, and in my presence took and subscribed the foregoing oath. James Abbots Justice of the Peace Territory of Michigan County of Wayne: I Charles C. Trowbridge do solemnly swear that I will support the Constitution of the United States so help me God. C. Trowbridge Sworn and Subscribed before me Dec. 14 1826 J. Kearsley Justice of the Peace Wayne County I Charles C. Trowbridge do solemnly swear that I will without favor or partiality, honestly, diligently and faithfully discharge the duties of a notary public, to the best of my skill and ability, so help me God. C Trowbridge Sworn to & Subscribed before me Dec. 14 1826 J. Kearsley Justice of the Peace Wayne County"
- Date Issued:
- 1826-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
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- Biographical
- Description:
- Invitation form letter to a dinner addressed to Major Henry B. Brevoort from the Detroit Fire Department, printed on stationery with a header of an eagle grasping a banner that reads, "e pluribus unum." The note reads: The Fire Department of the City of Detroit, Respectfully solicit the Company of Maj. H.B. Brevoort at Dinner, near the National Hotel, in celebration of the approaching Anniversary of American Independence, on Monday the 5th inst. Detroit, July 2, 1847 Committee: Jno. R. Williams Zina Pitcher R.E. Roberts "Rec. July 4th at 2 PM," has been handwritten at the top of the note.
- Date Issued:
- 1847-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Biographical
- Description:
- Small hardcover book containing suggested bylaws for women's clubs written by Emma Fox. It is "a manual of Parliamentary law and practice designed for the use of societies literary, social, musical, philanthropic, and fraternal." The book is bound in a black cover with a small gold image of an oil lamp and a tree in the upper left corner. The book is signed with the handwritten note, "Yours Truly, Emma Fox," inside the front over, and also contains the handwritten name and addressses of the owner, "Mrs. Chas. B. Warner, Jr."
- Date Issued:
- 1920-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Biographical
- Description:
- Two page typewritten application letter from William D. Purdy to William Jared Chittenden, Jr. manager of the Hotel Pontchartrain, for a position as assistant steward or head storekeeper. The letter is dated July 26, 1907, is unsigned, and its pages are fastened with a brass fastener. The letter reads: Detroit, Mich., July 26, 1907 Mr. W.J. Chittenden, Jr. Prop. The Ponchartrain[sic] Detroit, Mich. Dear Sir:- I herewith make application for the position of assistant steward or head shopkeeper, and beg to state my qualifications as follows: Age 32; married and one child Habits good, do not touch liquor, smoke occasionally. Experience: Associated with my father in the eating house and hotel business in the State of Colorado for ten years. Two year manager of the Grand Hotel, Pueblo, Colo., a 100-room $5 per day American plan house, leaving on account of change of ownership. Five years with the Brown Palace Hotel, Denver, Colo., as head storekeeper and later as assistant steward, leaving late last fall on account of ill health. Came to Detroit, which is my old home to recuperate, and my now able to resume work. I understand thoroughly the handling, care and service of wines and liquors, and first-class cafe service, as the Brown ranked with the best New York hotels. I am an experiences accountant, have keep books under four different systems. I originated a card index system of keeping track of the store and wine cellar stocks, which was highly appreciated by the management. I also installed the present checking system used at the Brown, which with permission is also in use at the Shirleys, Denver, and the Lankershim, Los Angeles, Calif. I am reliable, industrious and exacting in my work, always on times, and work for the interest of my employer. I have in my possession letters from Mr. Tabor, Mgr. Brown Palace Hotel, Denver, Colo., Mr. M.J. Fitch, Pueblo, Colo., and other prominent Colorado people. For Detroit reference, would name Mr. Geo. W. Parker, Gen'l Exp. and Frt. Agt., D.U.R., and Mr. Alvan Larrabee, Michigan Bolt and Nut Works. Mr. John Faltis, Woodward Ave. Poultry Dealer, knows my family intimately. while a personal interview would be more satisfactory than this letter, I realize you are a very busy man just now and have not much time to devote to interviews, but hoping for a favorable consideration of my application, I beg to remain, Yours very truly,
- Date Issued:
- 1907-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
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- Biographical
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- Deposition, signed by Ulysses S. Grant, issuing a complaint against Antoine Beaubien for neglecting to keep his sidewalk free from snow and ice. "451 Mayor's Court. People vs. A. Beaubien. Complaint filed Jan. 10, 1851. Wm. Gray City Attorney." is printed on the verso.
- Date Issued:
- 1851-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Biographical
- Description:
- Invitation card addressed to John Bell from the Detroit Assemblies inviting him to become a subscribing member. The organization's managers are listed.
- Date Issued:
- 1914-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Biographical
- Description:
- Invitation printed on white paper with an embossed "B" at the top and below the printed message, "Governor and Mrs. Bagley present their compliments and request the pleasure of your company at their reception on Wednesday evening, August fifth, 1874."
- Date Issued:
- 1874-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Biographical
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- Note and envelope address to Emily H. Dickinson of 665 Grand River Avenue, postmarked January 26, 1893. The envelope was posted with a red 2¢ George Washington stamp. The note reads: Mrs. Jno. McCarroll at home, Friday, Jan. 28 from 3 to 5. A farewell to Mrs. H.D. Robinson, 220 Lafayette Ave.
- Date Issued:
- 1898-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Biographical
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- Five page handwritten letter from Frederick William Kellogg to his daughters Florence Ellen Scripps Kellogg and Dorothy Winifred Kellogg, dated August 5, 1898, on stationery from the circulation department of the Kansas City World where Frederick worked. The paper was part of the Scripps-McRae League of newspapers. The letter reads: Dear Ellen & Dorothy: I think a great deal of you and of William also but he is so little that I am writing this letter to you and you can tell William what I say. It is pretty warm here in Kansas City but there are lots of nice trees and parks and Ellen will remember the part at Fairmount where I used to swing here last year when she and Mamma and Aunt Janine were here. It seems very long since I have seen you all and it is a long time. I love you both very much and William too. He must be a pretty big boy now. I send you some pictures and some gum and I hope you will keep well and happy. Mamma writes me that you are good girls and that makes me very happy and proud of you. I love you so much that I would like to hug you awfully hard and kiss you very much. I send you some kisses. ooooooooooooooooooooo Your Loving Papa, Will.
- Date Issued:
- 1898-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Biographical
- Description:
- Certificate, receiving Russell A. Alger as a Companion of the First Class of the Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States, issued on November 5, 1884. The certificate contains the seal of the Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States on the lower left, and is signed by John P. Nicholson, Recorder-in-Chief, and Winfield Scott Hancock, Commander-in-Chief. The certificate is mounted on linen. The full text of the certificate is as follows: "The Commandery-in-Chief, To all to whom these Presents shall Come, Greeting: Know ye, That Russell Alexander Alger, Col. 5th Mich. Cav. Brev. Maj. Genl. U.S.N. Having been specially distinguished for faithful services in maintaining the honor, integrity and supremacy of the Government of the United States of America, was received as a Companion of the First Class of the Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States, on the Fifth day of November Anno Domini one thousand eight hundred and eighty-four through the Commandery of the State of Massachusetts. In Testimony Whereof, the names of the proper Officers and the Seal of the Order are hereunto affixed. Given at Philadelphia, this Fifth day of November in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and eighty-four and of the Independence of the United States of America the One hundred and ninth and of the Order the Twentieth. Attest: John P. Nicholson Recorder-in-Chief Winfield Hancock Commander-in-Chief"
- Date Issued:
- 1884-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Biographical
