Browse Items (92 total)
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Letter from J. Donne to Annie Christian, 1 May 1786
Letter to Annie Henry Christian from J. Donne regarding the moving of salt, use of horses and wagons, and general economics in the Louisville area. -
Letter from J. Donne to Annie Christian, 10 May 1786
Letter to Annie Henry Christian from J. Donne regarding the moving of salt, use of horses and wagons, and general economics in the Louisville area. -
Letter from Annie Christian To Patrick Henry, no date
Letter to Patrick Henry requesting he post an announcement of William Christian's death in Virginia papers and send three mourning rings for her daughters from Annie Christian. -
Letter from her cousin Edward to Annie Christian, 9 September 1786
Letter to Annie Henry Christian from her cousin, Edward, regarding the death of her husband, settling his estate and accounts, the potential sale and moving of enslaved people, and the removal of the family. The top portion of the letter is missing -
Letter from James McCorkle to Mrs. Anne Christian, Lincoln County, 7 January 1788
Letter to Annie Henry Christian from James McCorkle regarding settlement of debts on and against her deceased husband's estate; advice about who to pay and when. Mentions Christian family "moving to New River." -
Letter from James McCorkle to Mrs. Christian, 25 January 1788
Letter to Annie Henry Christian from James McCorkle regarding settlement of debts on and against her deceased husband's estate; a second in case the first was lost. Specifically about paying off Pat Lockhart for debts due to him from the estates of both William and Israel Christian. Additional advice about who to pay and when. -
Letter from Annie Christian to Captain James Asturgus, 28 January 1788
Letter from Annie Christian to James Asturgus regarding men retrieving salt; her request that he keeps a good order book; request for a kettle in exchange for sugar. -
Letter from Dan Broadhead Jr. to Richard Woolfolk, 21 March 1788
Letter from Daniel Brodhead in Danville, stating that Mrs. Christian suggested Woolfolk might be able to provide him with currency, which he desperately needs. -
Letter from Annie Christian to Captain James Asturgus, 11 March 1788
Letter from Annie Christian to Asturgus in Saltsburg regarding salt and apples that need to be planted. Suggests Alexander Scott Bullitt can plant them, or Mr. Hubbs can plant near peach trees. -
Letter from Annie Christian to Colonel Alexander S. Bullitt, 24 April 1788
Letter from Annie Christian regarding her position as guardian for her son Johnny, and directions for the profitable running of the saltworks. -
Letter from James Asturgus to Richard Woolfolk, 27 June 1788
Letter from Asturgus to Woolfolk at Mrs. Christian's in Mercer County. Mentions kettles and furnaces (saltworks). Mentions proposed partnership with Mrs. Christian, hopes Woolfolk will put in a good word for him. -
Letter from Caleb Wallace to Patrick Henry, 29 March 1791
Letter from Wallace regarding Mrs. Christian's estate and financial support for her daughters Sally, Betsey, Annie, and Dolly. Requests statement of Dolly's expenses from Henry, who is housing her. Requests assistance in getting repayment regarding money he had advanced to Mrs. Christian "in her distress." -
Letter from Caleb Wallace to Patrick Henry, 29 May 1791
Emotional letter from Wallace expressing his surprise at Henry's tone with him and accounting for all of his work on behalf of Mrs. Christian's orphaned daughters. -
Order of Annie Christian to John Hinch, 18 May 1786
Order for salt for Jacob Hobs. -
Order of Frederick Edwards, 3 May 1786
Frederick Edwards order for 21 Bushels of salt on account of Mrs. Christian. -
Order of Annie Christian to Charles Finley, 18 May 1786
Order for salt for Charles Finley. Note from Finley using salt for payment on reverse. -
Order of Annie Christian to Mrs. Hinch, 14 August 1786
Note from Christian to Mrs. Hinch to let John Parker and John McGuire have 60 bushels of salt; requests that Mrs. Hinch take up orders "as fast as they come" and take receipts for all orders to send on.