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Letter from Joseph Buchanan to Samuel Brown, 9 November 1820
Discusses the advantages of establishing a penal colony in the West to replace the present "ineffective" penitentiary system, and the failure of Cincinnati's medical school to commence yet due to the absence of the professor of anatomy and surgery, who is expected any day. -
Letter from Alexander Scott Bullitt to Mr. Billie, 26 April 1786
Bullitt writes to purchase black silk, gloves, thread, and other mourning goods for Anne Henry Christian after the death of William Christian. -
Letter between Mildred Ann Bullitt and E.B. Dickinson, ca. 1820
Tells of Annie Christian having had a baby recently and it being nursed by an African-American woman. -
Letter from Charles Caldwell to J. F. Leaming, 9 December 1820
Discusses his experience with influenza, the medical school, and the conditions of living in Lexington, which he states, "all is not right with us...even in paradise was found one serpent..." He mentions some tension happening between his wife and a Miss Cliffords. -
Letter from Arthur Campbell to John Brown, 29 December 1787
Arthur Campbell's 29 December 1787 letter to John Brown discusses a "vast multitude" of immigrants passing into Kentucky with little resistance from Native Americans. Campbell warns that the peace may not last long and he expects frequent attacks against the outmanned pioneers. He also agrees to a nomination as the Superintendent of the Southern Department. -
Letter from Arthur Campbell to John Brown, 29 December 1787
In this letter, Campbell tells Brown of a "vast multitude of immigrants" passing through the wilderness to Kentucky and Cumberland without any trouble from the Native Americans. Goes on to say that there is a probability peace will be broken from the war against the Creek Indians. -
Letter from Arthur Campbell, 28 March 1792
Discusses dealings with a Cherokee Chief and the current state of the militia, including number of soldiers for each captains unit. -
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 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 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 William Christian to Isaac Shelby, 14 December 1777
This letter discusses provisions and trade with the Native Americans. "Pray inform me how much of the salt belongs to the Indians-- and how much the country's if any, that I may know what to let the Indians have." -
Letter from William Christian to John Hinch, 25 January 1786
Christian sends a customer, Mr. Donne, to purchase salt from Saltsburg -
Letter from George Rogers Clark to George Mason, 19 November 1779
Sketches of the enterprise and proceedings in the Illinois Country by Colonel George Rogers Clark, Commander of that Expedition, in a letter to Colonel George Mason of Gunston Hall, Virginia. In this letter, Clark writes about the origins of the mission, his contact with Native Americans and British, and the conquest of the Illinois territory. -
Letter from George Rogers Clark to Jonathan Clark, 11 May 1792
Letter from George Rogers Clark to his brother, Captain Jonathan Clark, discussing Indian troubles, war, and business affairs. -
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.Tags Letters -
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.Tags Letters -
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.Tags Letters -
Letter from Jonathan Clark to Isaac Hite, 2 April 1809
In this letter, Jonathan Clark comments on lawsuits he has pending, attorneys' qualifications, fees, and strategies for pursuing the cases.