(MARYLAND – GOVERNORS – TOBACCO CULTURE) William Smallwood
William Smallwood (1732–1792) had a lengthy role in 18th century America. An officer during the French and Indian War, he went on to garner accolades for his military service during the American Revolution. Smallwood served under Washington in the Philadelphia campaign and fought in the Southern theater. His brigade’s actions at Camden, South Carolina earned Smallwood a promotion to Major General. Smallwood... continue to full description...
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(MARYLAND – GOVERNORS – TOBACCO CULTURE) Thomas Sim Lee
Thomas Sim Lee Smallwood (1745–1819) was an American planter who served as Maryland’s governor, on separate occasions, from 1779–1782 and from 1792–1794. It has been observed that although Lee did not become a signatory on America’s founding documents, the Declaration of Independence, the Articles of Confederation, or the Constitution, he played an active role in shaping their final presentation. In other public office roles, he served in the... continue to full description...
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(MARYLAND – GOVERNORS – TOBACCO CULTURE) John Henry
A Princeton graduate and lawyer, John Henry (1750–1798) served as a delegate from the Continental Congress from 1778–1780 and 1785–1786. He served as one of the first United States senators from Maryland and he later served as Maryland’s eighth governor. A Federalist, Henry has the interesting distinction of receiving two electoral votes for the office of President of the United States in the 1796 election. In this letter, Henry asks... continue to full description...
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(MARYLAND – GOVERNORS) Robert Wright
A Princeton graduate and lawyer, John Henry (1750–1798) served as a delegate from the Continental Congress from 1778–1780 and 1785–1786. He served as one of the first United States senators from Maryland and he later served as Maryland’s eighth governor. A Federalist, Henry has the interesting distinction of receiving two electoral votes for the office of President of the United States in the 1796 election. An interesting brief letter with its... continue to full description...
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(MENDICANTS APPEAL – PHILADELPHIA) [Moses Tittle]
Moses Tittle was a Philadelphia shoemaker who hurt his wrist in an accident to the extent that he could no longer pursue his trade. Here, in fourteen lines, he asks the trustees of the [Stephen] Girard Estate of Philadelphia to consider giving him gainful employment. The petition is autographed by a number of the usual Philadelphia merchants and charitable-minded gentlemen whose names are often found attached to such documents. Most notably... continue to full description...
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(MINIATURES) [N. Broughton, Jr.]
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(MISSISSIPPI - FEMALE EDUCATORS - SOUTHERN BAPTISTS) Adelia M. Simmons
Photograph of Clinton, Mississippi female educator Adelia Thompson Hillman, inscribed to verso, thus: “Adelia M. [sic] Hillman. Clinton, Hinds County. Miss. June 30, 1872.” (The photograph’s date may be significant of a commencement event.) Adelia T. Hillman was an educator of Central Female Institute in Clinton, Mississippi. Her husband, Dr. Walter Hillman, served as president of CFI and also as president of... continue to full description...
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(MIXOLOGY) Jerry Thomas
A classic bartender’s guide. “Professor” Thomas, mixologist extraordinaire, the “Father of Mixology,” who ruled the saloons of New York City. Thomas updated and revised his guides continually as he found new drinks and modified others.... continue to full description...
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(NAVAL HISTORY - GREAT BRITAIN) Sir Edward James Foote (1767–1833)
Sir Edward James Foote (1767–1833), naval officer. In June 1799 Foote, the senior officer of the British blockading squadron in the Bay of Naples, signed the capitulation agreement of the forts Uovo and Nuovo. Sir Horatio Nelson... continue to full description...
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(PEDDLERS - MANUSCRIPT TRAVEL AND ACCOUNTS) [Edward Corwin Jr.]
A peddler’s interesting account of his business travels which take him through Pennsylvania, Shenandoah Valley, and North Carolina. Corwin left on September 7, 1832 from Sergeant township, McKean County, Pennsylvania. His entries are typically single or double-line entries,... continue to full description...
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