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- One plan sheet entitled "Fortifications Michigan. Fort Wayne, Detroit River." This drawing is a blackline reproduction of the original and it shows an overall plan of the fort layout along with existing and proposed ground contour lines. Small handwritten text beneath the title shows "Drawn by Lt. M. C. Meigs, Corps of Engineers, March, 1849." Two cross-section details are shown near the lower edge of the sheet. Small handwritten text near the lower left corner shows "Engr. Department 16 July 1849, Received with Lieut. Meigs letter of 10th instant." Small handwritten text in the lower right corner shows "Fort Wayne 10th Mar. of 1849, Copies/letter submitted to the Chief Engineer. M. C. Meigs, Lt. Engs."
- Date Issued:
- 1849-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Fort Wayne
- Description:
- D. M. Ferry and Company account statement for Smith Bd[?] of Sedgwick, Maine, dated June 1, 1904. In the ledger section $2.93 is listed next to January 12. A "paid" stamp dated June 8, 1904 and signed C.H.R. has been applied.
- Date Issued:
- 1904-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Business/Stores/Retail
- Description:
- One page torn from a brochure concerning the Young Women's Christian Association. The brochure is printed in black text on white paper. One side of the page is entitled, "Our Purpose," and gives the mission statement for the organization. The other side of the page is entitled, "Treasurer's Report," and shows a summary financial statement from February 1, 1899 to February 1, 1900.
- Date Issued:
- 1900-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Detroit Anniversaries
- Description:
- 19th edition of a Spanish language catalog of Parke, Davis & Co.-New York products.
- Date Issued:
- 1923-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Medical/Dental/Pharmaceutical
- Description:
- This 1-page letter was handwritten in black ink on slightly yellowed paper by Edward F. Marschner who was the president of the Detroit Board of Education. The paper is printed with light red lines and shows the letterhead of the Board of Education of the City of Detroit as well as the names of officers. It also has the watermark, "English Bond." The text of the letter has been transcribed as follows: "Detroit, Mich. December 31st 1900 I was born in the City of Detroit, at the northeast corner of Lafayette and Dequindre Streets April 16th 1857. Was married at Milwaukee, Wis. in 1880 to Miss Emelia Mayer who was born in New York City February 2nd 1862. We have three children: Edward P. Marschner - 19 years. Lillie F. Marschner - 18 years. Armin O. Marschner - 14 years I entered an apprenticeship to learn the trade of Lithographic Engraving with the Calvert Lithograph Company February 29th 1872 - have been employed with that firm since that date and am now a foreman of the Engraving Department. Ed. F. Marschner."
- Date Issued:
- 1900-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Detroit Anniversaries
- Description:
- Document signed by Lewis Cass, Governor, and John T. Mason, Secretary, appointing John Roberts Lieutenant Colonel of 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, valor, fidelity and abilities of John Roberts Esquire I do hereby appoint him Lieutenant Colonel in the Militia of the said Territory. He is therefore carefully and diligently to discharge the duties of Lieutenant Colonel 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 Lieutenant Colonel. 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 eighth day of October in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty and of the Independence of the United States of America the Fifty fifth. Lewis Cass John T. Mason, Secretary of the Territory." The verso contains hand written declarations from John Roberts and Colonel Cook of the 1st Regiment of the Michigan Militia, reading: "Teritory [sic] of Michigan County of Wayne I, John Roberts do Solemnly swear that I will Support the Constitution of the United States of America. So help me God. John Roberts I, John Roberts do Solemnly Swear That I will carefully and diligently discharge the duties of a Lieutenant Colonel in the Michigan Militia, so help me God. John Roberts Be it Remembered that on this 24th day of November, One Thousand eight Hundred and thirty personally came before me the undersigned Louis [?] Cook, Col. 1st Regt., John Roberts, who took and Subscribed the foregoing oath in my presence. Given under my hand the City of Detroit the day and year above written. Louis [?] Cook Col. 1st Regt., M.M."
- Date Issued:
- 1830-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Government
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting a view along Woodward Avenue at Grand Circus Park, facing north with the Central United Methodist Church in the background.
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- Black and white photo of the cover page of the Rotogravure section of the Detroit Sunday News for Sunday, September 26, 1920. Pictured is a collage of photos including trophies and race boats. The verso is marked, "Miss AMERICA I, 1920 Gold Cup winner, featured in newspaper spread."
- Date Issued:
- 1920-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Maritime
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting Capitol Park, with a fountain, pedestrians, and a view down Griswold Street. Signs read, "John Winter & Co. General Insurance", and "Dean, Godfrey & Co, Interior Decorators". On the left is the Chamber of Commerce Building. Handwritten message on recto, postmarked May 13, 1914.
- Date Issued:
- 1914-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- Letterhead for the Booking Office of C. J. Whitney's Circuit. This letterhead is printed in dark blue ink on pale yellow linen paper. The letterhead shows a picture of the new Detroit Opera House and lists the names and locations of other theatres and opera house that were part of C. J. Whitney's booking circuit. This letterhead was included in an envelope along with a 12-page letter that was written by Bertram C. Whitney who was the son of C. J. Whitney and who was also the manager of the Detroit Opera House.
- Date Issued:
- 1900-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Detroit Anniversaries
