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Contains 8 Results:

Robert Weir certificate of church recommendation, 1795 January 12

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 1
Identifier: Vault MSS 511 Series 1 Item 1
Scope and Contents

Certificate of church attendance and character of Robert Weir, dated January 12, 1795 in the Low-Church Parish of Paisley.

Dates: 1795 January 12

Robert Weir family genealogy, 1802-1823

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 1
Identifier: Vault MSS 511 Series 1 Item 2
Scope and Contents

Photocopy of a brief genealogical information of the Robert Weir family, dating from between 1802 and 1823. Photocopy is derived from a family bible.

Dates: Other: 1802-1823

Robert Weir with Manhattan Company : memorandum 1816, 1817, 1818, 1816-1818

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 1
Identifier: Vault MSS 511 Series 1 Item 3
Scope and Contents

Ledger of transactions between Robert Weir and the Manhattan Company from between 1816 and 1818. Includes religious quotations and financial transactions.

Dates: 1816-1818

Thomas Smith receipt, 1765 March 14

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 1
Identifier: Vault MSS 511 Series 1 Item 4
Scope and Contents

Receipt from Thomas Smith, dated March 14, 1765. On the back side there is an accompanying receipt from Thomas Pearsall and Robert Rutgers. Samuel Vanhorne is the recipient of both receipts.

Dates: 1765 March 14

Theodosius Bartow letter of admittance into the priesthood, 1790 October 19

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 1
Identifier: Vault MSS 511 Series 1 Item 5
Scope and Contents

Letter of admittance into the priesthood for Theodosius Bartow in the state of New York, dated October 19, 1790. The letter describes Theodosius Bartow as a man worthy of obtaining the priesthood in New York. The bishop attached the seal of the priesthood.

Dates: 1790 October 19

Cabney H. Maury letter of appointment to first lieutenant, 1853 January 27

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 1
Identifier: Vault MSS 511 Series 1 Item 6
Scope and Contents

Appointment of Cabney H. Maury as first lieutenant on January 27, 1853 from the President of the United States. The letter describes a code of conduct that must be followed in order to keep the rank.

Dates: 1853 January 27

Regulation for the furniture allowed each room for officers & soldiers, undated

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 1
Identifier: Vault MSS 511 Series 1 Item 7
Scope and Contents

List of regulations related to the furniture allowed each room for officers and soldiers. The document is divided into information for an officer's barrack room, room of non-commissioned officers, and allowance for officers in lieu of lodging.

Dates: undated

Letters about the Civil War, 1863 July 26

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 1
Identifier: Vault MSS 511 Series 1 Item 8
Scope and Contents

Two letters related to the American Civil War, dated July 26, 1863, from sisters Caroline and Myrtle. Letters discuss daily living during the Civil War, including family life as well as military activity in the area.

Dates: 1863 July 26