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  Letter from John Quincy Adams to the Rev. Nicholas B. Whitney, 27 March 1833

  Concerning the establishment of a Post Office in the South Parish of Hingham.
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  Letter from John Adams to Sir, 29 December 1781

  A short letter agreeing with an unnamed correspondent and arranging a meeting with a notary. Signed "Your most obedient J. Adams."
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  Greyhound Terminal Building architectural drawing, 1936

  Architectural drawing for the Greyhound bus terminal at 5th and Broadway in Louisville designed by W. S. Arrasmith. This was the first bus terminal the firm designed for Greyhound. Following its successful completion, the Wischmeyer, Arrasmith, & Elswick firm designed dozens more bus terminals for the company across the eastern United States. The Louisville terminal was designed in the Streamline Moderne style (an international style of Art Deco) and featured blue enamel panels on the north facade. It was completed in 1937 and demolished in 1970.
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  Letter from Fanny Thruston Ballard to Cecelia Larrison (née Holmes), 2 August 1855

  One of five letters from Fanny Thruston Ballard (1826-1896) to Cecelia Larrison (1831-1909), a woman formerly enslaved by the Thruston family.
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  Letter from Fanny Thruston Ballard to Cecelia Larrison (née Holmes), 11 August 1859

  One of five letters from Fanny Thruston Ballard (1826-1896) to Cecelia Larrison (1831-1909), a woman formerly enslaved by the Thruston family.
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  Letter from Fanny Thruston Ballard to Cecelia Larrison (née Holmes), 11 March 1852

  One of five letters from Fanny Thruston Ballard (1826-1896) to Cecelia Larrison (1831-1909), a woman formerly enslaved by the Thruston family.
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  Letter from Fanny Thruston Ballard to Cecelia Larrison (née Holmes), 23 February 1857

  One of five letters from Fanny Thruston Ballard (1826-1896) to Cecelia Larrison (1831-1909), a woman formerly enslaved by the Thruston family.
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  Letter from Fanny Thruston Ballard to Cecelia Larrison (née Holmes), 25 January 1857

  One of five letters from Fanny Thruston Ballard (1826-1896) to Cecelia Larrison (1831-1909), a woman formerly enslaved by the Thruston family.
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  Signature of Fanny Thruston Ballard, from letter to Cecelia Larrison, 2 August 1855

  Signature of Fanny Thruston Ballard (1826-1896), from one of five letters written to Cecelia Larrison (1831-1909).
  
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  Letter from George H.W. Bush to Miss Patricia N. Richards, 14 August 1974

  Letter acknowledges Richards' loyalty to President Nixon but assures her that Republican principles are valid and that President Ford will do a good job. Letter also states that Inaugural invitations from 1969 and 1972 are enclosed (not present).
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  Letter from Jonathan Clark to Isaac Hite, 15 March 1803

  In them he discusses the health of Mrs. Hite, who was seriously ill, as well as his own health and that of his "white" family and his slaves. Clark also discusses finances, land purchases, and land grants and asks Hite not to send "grant money" to "this country." He comments on lawsuits he has pending, attorneys' qualifications, fees, and strategies for pursuing the cases. The letters are personal in tone but deal mainly with business.

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  Letter from Jonathan Clark to Isaac Hite, 5 December 1807

  In them he discusses the health of Mrs. Hite, who was seriously ill, as well as his own health and that of his "white" family and his slaves. Clark also discusses finances, land purchases, and land grants and asks Hite not to send "grant money" to "this country." He comments on lawsuits he has pending, attorneys' qualifications, fees, and strategies for pursuing the cases. The letters are personal in tone but deal mainly with business.

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  Letter from Jonathan Clark to Isaac Hite, 9 October 1803

  In them he discusses the health of Mrs. Hite, who was seriously ill, as well as his own health and that of his "white" family and his slaves. Clark also discusses finances, land purchases, and land grants and asks Hite not to send "grant money" to "this country." He comments on lawsuits he has pending, attorneys' qualifications, fees, and strategies for pursuing the cases. The letters are personal in tone but deal mainly with business.

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  Letter from Jonathan Clark to Isaac Hite, 24 May 1806

  In them he discusses the health of Mrs. Hite, who was seriously ill, as well as his own health and that of his "white" family and his slaves. Clark also discusses finances, land purchases, and land grants and asks Hite not to send "grant money" to "this country." He comments on lawsuits he has pending, attorneys' qualifications, fees, and strategies for pursuing the cases. The letters are personal in tone but deal mainly with business.
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  Legal Document signed by Henry Clay, 10 August 1801

  Legal document wherein John Dale releases to William Dale and his heirs any and all claims to 1000 acres of land for which William Dale has brought suit against John Campbell and James Speed in the Lexington District Court. John Dale also releases to William Dale any advantages that may accrue from the suit itself. Signed, sealed and delivered in the presence of Henry Clay.
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  Letter from Henry Clay to William Taylor, n.p. Lexington, (Ky.) 28 September 1802

  Encloses $500 in bank notes. Gentleman he had intended to send doubloons by has broken his leg and had to postpone his trip. Therefore further payment will have to wait until he can procure more bills. Expects to receive the balance owed by Shepherd and Hubbard in ensuing month.
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  Legal advice from Henry Clay, 5 March 1803

  Statement by Clay regarding the responsibilities and duties of the administrator of a Mr. Tilford in paying that estate's accounts.
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  Letter from Henry Clay to Col. Thomas Hart, Olympian Springs. Paris, Ky., 25 May 1804

  Clay writes his father-in-law that friends and family are well. and "Mrs. Hart" has been delivered of a daughter. "Mr. [James] Brown" had not left the Falls the last they heard. "The river was too low to admit of the passage of the rigged vessels and he had to look out for a flat bottom boat." Gives more details and calls the low water "a national misfortune." Recaps judgments in Hart' s favor in two lawsuits. Says yesterday's mail brought news of Bonaparte's assassination and the Bourbons reascension of the throne. "A few days will confirm or refute the rumors." Discusses the political situation in France resulting from the arrest of Moreau and Pichegru. Says the Olympian Springs,a spa in Montgomery Co which Hart owned, are a constant topic of conversation.
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  Agreement between Daniel Bryan and Henry Clay, 7 September 1804

  Said Clay agrees to act for the said Bryan in any suit ... against the Trustees of Transylvania University relative to the settlement and preemption on the waters of Hickman and Elkhorn. Bryan agrees to pay Clay seven pounds and one dollar per acre. On reverse: H. Clay received fifty dollars in full satisfaction of the agreement. 5 Sept. 1808. In: Misc. Papers.
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  Letter from Henry Clay to Adam Beatty, Washington, Kentucky. Lexington, Ky., 7 May 1808

  Advises Beatty not to run for elector as he feels he would not win. Mentions various legal cases.