Form: Letters (correspondence) / Language: English - Philadelphia Area Archives Search Results

John Fisher letter to Caesar Rodney, 1812 october 6 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 item (1 page)
Abstract:: Handwritten letter from Delaware politician and United States District Court Judge John Fisher in his capacity as a lawyer to Continental Congressman from Delaware and signer of the Declaration of Independence Caesar Rodney regarding a libel case against the ship, Superior, on October 6, 1812.

Held at: University of Delaware Library Special Collections [Contact Us]

Thomas McKean letter to James Rogers, 1814 november 9 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 item (1 page)
Abstract:: Autograph letter from Pennsylvania politician Thomas McKean to James Rogers about a farm possibly purchased in his name at a Sheriff's sale. He also requests that a deed be drawn and presented to the Sheriff for execution. Thomas McKean served as a delegate to the Continental Congress and governor of Pennsylvania.

Held at: University of Delaware Library Special Collections [Contact Us]

John M. Clayton letter to Mr. Towers, 1848 july 12 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 item (1 page)
Abstract:: Short handwritten letter from then United States Senator from Delaware, John M. Clayton, to a printer, Mr. Towers, requesting a set of proofs be sent to him immediately.

Held at: University of Delaware Library Special Collections [Contact Us]

Joseph Parsons Comegys letter to E. W. Gilpin, 1848 november 13 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 item (1 page)
Abstract:: Letter from lawyer Joseph Parsons Comegys, future U. S. Senator (D-Delaware) and Delaware Supreme Court Chief Justice, to E. W. Gilpin, the President of the Union Bank of Delaware, in response to a request for an examination of the safety of the mortgage held by three individuals.

Held at: University of Delaware Library Special Collections [Contact Us]

Charles C. Stockley letter to Col. J. E. Payton, 1886 november 29 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 item (1 page )
Abstract:: Letter from Charles C. Stockley, Governor of Delaware, to Colonel J. E. Payton, informing him of Stockley's inability to attend a meeting, due to the illness of his wife and naming John H. Rodney as the representative to attend in his stead.

Held at: University of Delaware Library Special Collections [Contact Us]

Patrick Boggan letter to Thomas Lawrence, 1748 july 20 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 item (2 pages)
Abstract:: Letter from Captain Patrick Boggan, Revolutionary War leader, to Thomas Lawrence about the purchase of land in "Willing's Town," an early name for Wilmington, Delaware.

Held at: University of Delaware Library Special Collections [Contact Us]

Charles Mifflin letter to Thomas Howard, 1780 november 23 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 item (2 pages)
Abstract:: 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.

Held at: University of Delaware Library Special Collections [Contact Us]

Charles Polk letter to Joseph Ritner, 1836 september 12 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 item (1 page)
Abstract:: Handwritten letter from Delaware Governor Charles Polk to Pennsylvania Governor Joseph Ratner requesting the transfer of a horse thief, Randel Lewis.

Held at: University of Delaware Library Special Collections [Contact Us]

Thomas Shipley letter to John Shipley, 1805 march 12 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 item (1 page)
Abstract:: Letter from Thomas Shipley to his brother, John Shipley, about the high price of flour at the market.

Held at: University of Delaware Library Special Collections [Contact Us]

Samuel Francis du Pont letters to Alexander Dallas Bache, 1855-1863 (inclusive)

Extent:: 2 item (3 pages)
Abstract:: 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.

Held at: University of Delaware Library Special Collections [Contact Us]

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