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Field notes for a survey in Jefferson County, Kentucky, 1786
Field notes and plat of a survey done in Jefferson County, Kentucky, by George May. Taken from George May's survey book. -
Iron Spider Pot, circa 1790
The spider pot was brought to Bourbon County, Kentucky, from Frederick County, Maryland, by the Liter family before 1800. During this period, cooking was the second leading cause of death for women. Overheating, skirts catching on fire, exhaustion, and infected burns were causes for serious injury or even death. Some frontier appliances made the job a bit safer. Due to the 'three-legged' nature of spider pots, it allowed them to sit right on the hearth over a bed of hot coals. The cook then used its long handle to safely remove the pot from the coals. -
Iron dutch oven, circa 1790
The Dutch oven and its hook were brought to Bourbon County, Kentucky, from Frederick County, Maryland, by the Liter family before 1800. In addition to many other household tasks, free and enslaved women prepared three meals a day for their household, working many hours over a cooking hearth without air conditioning or fans. They cultivated and prepared all ingredients themselves. Cooking was labor intensive and exhausting. The Dutch oven, despite its heavy weight, made cooking a bit easier. Dutch ovens were an important tool in the kitchen and were used similarly to ovens today. Dutch ovens were capable of baking, boiling, roasting, and frying, and good for cooking stews, breads, and cakes. -
The discovery, settlement and present state of Kentucky
Contains the adventures of Daniel Boone, the minutes of the Piankashaw council, an account of the Native American nations inhabiting within the limits of the thirteen United States, and the stages and distances between Philadelphia and the Falls of the Ohio, etc. -
Travels in North-America, in the years 1780-81-82
Translated from the French by an English gentleman, who resided in America at the period, with notes by the translator. Also, a biographical sketch of the author, letters from Gen. Washington to the Marquis de Chastellux, and notes and corrections by the American editor. -
William Christian land grant, 2 June 1780
Grant to William Christian signed by Thomas Jefferson as governor of Virginia for land on Elkhorn Creek in Kentucky. -
Letter from Nicholas Meriwether to William Christian, 8 December 1785
Meriwether writes William Christian regarding his interest in purchasing land adjacent to land in Saltsburg that he has bought. -
Letter from Robert Daniel to William Christian, 18 November 1784
Robert Daniel writes William Christian regarding orders for salt. -
Letter from Nicholas Meriwether to William Christian, 10 November 1785
Nicholas Meriwether writes William Christian regarding conditions and operations at Saltsburg. -
Letter from Nicholas Meriwether to William Christian, 7 November 1785
Nicholas Meriwether writes William Christian regarding the misconduct of the enslaved man Judah, and conditions at saltsburg. -
Letter from Nicholas Meriwether to William Christian, 28 September 1785
Letter from Nicholas Meriwether to William Christian regarding the management of the saltworks at Saltsburg and concluding business with Robert Daniel. -
Letter from David Ross to William Christian, 20 May 1785
Letter from David Ross to William Christian regarding his investment in Kentucky land, including Big Bone Lick. -
Letter from Frederick Edwards to William Christian, 7 May 1785
Letter from Frederick Edwards to William Christian reporting on news from Kentucky, especially from the Louisville/Beargrass settlement area and conflict with Native Americans. Discusses plans for the operations at Saltsburg and Nicholas Meriwether taking over as the manager, and driving cattle down to Kentucky. -
Letter from Robert Daniel to William Christian, 7 May 1785
Letter from Robert Daniel to William Christian regarding operations at Saltsburg, and Nicholas Meriwether taking over its management from Daniel. -
Letter from David Ross to William Christian, 15 April 1785
Letter from Ross to William Chirstian regarding his interest in the Big Bone Lick and salt springs. -
Speech given by The Raven, 10 July 1782
Transcript of a speech given by The Raven regarding relations with the Americans and the need for gun powder. He advises people to turn to the Spanish in Pensacola and to not get it from the Virginians/Americans. -
Petition on unfair land laws, circa 1790
Petition regarding land laws deemed unfair. Possibly Alexander Bullitt's retained copy of a second petition submitted by Colonel Mason. -
Richard Terrell and Alexander S. Bullitt land bond, 28 September 1785
Bond from Bullitt to Richard Terrell for the purchase of land in the Illinois Grant in present Clark County, Indiana. -
Alexander S. Bullitt land purchase, 7 July 1785
Agreement for the purchase of land in the Illinois Country by Alexander Bullitt from John R. Jones on behalf of John Holker. -
Alexander Scott Bullitt land bond, 27 August 1784
Bond from Richard Chenoweth to Alexander Scott Bullitt for land on Bullskin Creek in present Shelby County, Kentucky.