Box 3
Contains 81 Results:
Thomas Leiper's Last Will and Testament , 1824 April 20
Photocopy of Last Will and Testament of Thomas Leiper, gives house to wife Elizabeth, leaves family business (including a mill and wharf) to sons George, William, and Samuel, other property divided between Thomas’ other children and friends, dated April 20, 1824.
Thomas Leiper papers, date of production not identified
Thomas Leiper Papers, typescript, “Inscribed to dear Mother, This book was the work of Thomas Leiper Kane, grandson of Thomas Leiper of Philadelphia and son of Jane Duval Leiper Kane and belongs to Sybil Kent Kane of Kane, Pa., his granddaughter;” this semi-biography contains an index of some of Leiper’s papers, as well as copies of various letters, including correspondence with Thomas Jefferson, (with 2 pp. missing). Date of production not identified.
Richard Morris promissory notes, 1840
Two promissory notes, from Richard Morris to Thomas H. Stevens, 1 p. each, dated August 13, 1840 and November 16, 1840.
Archibald Morrison letter to John K. Kane, 1840 October 27
Letter from Archibald Morrison, while in Eaton Hall, near Norwich, to John K. Kane, relates some of the events from the visit of one of Kane’s sons (probably Thomas L. Kane, during his travels in England and France), his (the son’s) foot healing “steadily,” his son said of John, “A more elegant gentleman, a truer friend, a more honourable man is not to be found in America,” dated October 27, 1840.
Elizabeth Kane wedding invitation, approximately 1891
Invitation to Miss Elizabeth Kane’s wedding to Edward Norris, to take place April 15, 1891, includes envelope, date of production not identified.
Elizabeth K. Rhein letters to Florence B. Kane, 1902
Enclosed: Letter from Elizabeth K. Rhein, while in Philadelphia, to Florence B. Kane, while in Dover, on how her family is doing, plans to send her some of her husband’s papers, dated April 23, 1902; Letter from Elizabeth K. Rhein to Florence B. Kane, asking for her to come for a visit, date of production not identified.
Charles W. Shields Last Will and Testament, 1893 May 25
Last Will and Testament of Charles W. Shields, 25 May 1893, and Codicil, 31 March 1903, part of the money should go to publishing Charles’ writings, the remainder of the estate is divided among his children.
Charles W. Shields document, 1904
“Copy of Inventory and Appraisement” of Charles W. Shields’ estate (after his death) with accompanying documents, typed, dated November 21, 1904-December 22, 1904.
Charles W. Shields reciept, 1909 June 22
Receipt for certified copy of Charles W. Shields’ will, addressed to Elisha K. Kane, dated June 22, 1909.
Letter to Miss Elizabeth Kane, 1856 December 24
Letter from “Your attached friend,” to Miss Elizabeth Kane, while in Fern Rock, asking her to send Sally’s shawl, her mother sends a toy to the “little Wood anemone,” includes envelope, dated December 24, 1856.