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Meriwether, Nicholas, 1749-1828. Nicholas Meriwether : miscellaneous papers, 1779-1799.

Title: Nicholas Meriwether : miscellaneous papers, 1779-1799.

Includes photocopies of his letters, 1782-1786, to Captain William Meriwether recounting his travels, his debts, the fine land he owns in Louisville and the conditions of the town, and the sale of slaves to relieve the demand on his brother George's estate; a contemporary copy of a 29 Aug. 1785 deed selling 256 acres of land on Beargrass Creek in Jefferson County, Ky. to John Clark, Sr.; and legal papers, 1779-1799, regarding a tract of land on the South Fork of Beargrass Creek.

ArchivalResource: 11 items.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/49253446 View

Patterson, Robert, 1753-1827. Draper manuscripts: Robert Patterson papers, 1758-1855.

Title: Draper manuscripts: Robert Patterson papers, 1758-1855.

Papers of Robert Patterson, a soldier, magistrate, and legislator from Virginia and Kentucky, and frontier settler and founder of Georgetown and Lexington in Kentucky and Dayton and Cincinnati in Ohio. Included are papers relating to his military and business careers, as well as his personal life.

ArchivalResource: 0.6 c.f. (3 volumes)

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/145787338 View

Miller, Francis Hegan, 1874-1950. Collection, 1780-1874.

Title: Collection, 1780-1874.

Collection of land and family papers apparently inherited and compiled by Miller. Included are documents, 1788-1843, regarding land transactions between the commissioners appointed to apportion the land granted to George Rogers Clark's Illinois Regiment and the men who qualified for the grants and/or their assignees; Ky. land papers, 1780-1843; and miscellaneous land papers, 1785-1798. Also included is correspondence, 1814-1850, chiefly to members of the Miller family, discussing routine family matters; legal and business papers, 1795-1874; accounts, 1809-1861, of the Prather and Miller families; and slavery documents. The land documents contain the names and signatures of many prominent Kentuckians and early settlers of the Clarksville, Ind. area.

ArchivalResource: 0.33 cubic ft.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/49253693 View

Kentucky. Governor (1804-1808 : Greenup). Governor's correspondence, 1807-1808.

Title: Governor's correspondence, 1807-1808.

These are incoming letters to Governor Christopher Greenup that document administrative activities of the chief executive. Topics of correspondence include the purchase of a fire engine for Frankfort from Philadelphia and proposed amendments to the United States Constitution regarding the limitation of the judicial powers of federal courts and the removal from office of incompetent federal judges.

ArchivalResource: .1 cubic ft.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/122573325 View

Shelby Family Papers, 1738-1916, (bulk 1757-1829)

Title: Shelby Family Papers 1738-1916 (bulk 1757-1829)

Correspondence, memoranda, legal and financial papers, military records, genealogical data, and memorabilia relating mainly to Evan Shelby, soldier and frontiersman, and to his son, Isaac Shelby, soldier and political leader, providing a record of frontier life and political and economic developments in Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, Tennessee, and Kentucky.

ArchivalResource: 2,315 items; 9 containers; 2 linear feet

http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.mss/eadmss.ms013008 View

Kentucky. Governor (1804-1808 : Greenup). Appointments by the governor - circuit judge appointments, 1804-1808 (bulk 1804-1805, 1808).

Title: Appointments by the governor - circuit judge appointments, 1804-1808 (bulk 1804-1805, 1808).

These files document Governor Christopher Greenup's use of the governor's power and privilege to accept resignations and grant appointments for judiciary positions within the circuit court system, such as judge and assistant judge. Included are letters recommending individuals for the governor's consideration and rejections of appointments.

ArchivalResource: .2 cubic ft. (8 folders)

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/122519822 View

Greenup, Christopher, 1750-1818. Christopher Greenup muster rolls, 1778.

Title: Christopher Greenup muster rolls, 1778.

Original manuscript muster rolls taken by Christopher Greenup on 13 and 14 Apr. 1778. The rolls provide names of soldiers and the commanding officer under whom they served in the 16th Virginia Regiment. A few names are crossed or abbreviated.

ArchivalResource: 1 folder.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/192046653 View

Scott, Charles, 1739-1813. Charles Scott papers, 1777-1828, 1790-1813 (bulk dates).

Title: Charles Scott papers, 1777-1828, 1790-1813 (bulk dates).

These papers are correspondence with and documents signed by Charles Scott. Two broadsides are photostatic reproductions of a call to arms in 1808 (1B53M118) and an amendment to a land act in 1811 (1B62M143). One original broadside (1VF61M201) offers a reward for a runaway slave. Also in that accession are letters from Scott's brother concerning the gold rush in California. A document remitting a fine in 1810 is included in another accession (1VF55W13). One accession (1VF5517) contains Scott's appointment as Brigadier General, a land indenture and two letters from John Evans. There is also a photograph of Scott (1PA54M6 removed to photo archives).

ArchivalResource: 109 pieces.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/14698652 View

Greenup, Christopher, 1750-1818. Christopher Greenup : papers, 1788-1812.

Title: Christopher Greenup : papers, 1788-1812.

Papers include letters, documents, commissions, a 1793 deed, and a land grant signed by Greenup. Correspondence includes a 22 Nov. 1794 letter to Thomas Todd discussing ways Samuel Pleasants of Philadelphia could pay taxes on his land, and comments on domestic and foreign affairs; a 15 Dec. 1794 letter to John Fitzgerald asking about Fitzgerald's claim for 3000 acres of the 4000 acre military grant to Captain John H. Holt; a 27 May 1808 letter to the governor of Connecticut transmitting acts passed at the last session of the Kentucky General Assembly; and a 16 May 1812 letter to David Todd discussing a deposition Todd was making concerning an old survey.

ArchivalResource: 11 items.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/49252727 View

Kentucky. Governor (1804-1808 : Greenup). Appointments by the governor - military appointments, 1804-1808.

Title: Appointments by the governor - military appointments, 1804-1808.

These files document Governor Christopher Greenup's role as commander in chief of the Kentucky militia and the use of the governor's power and privilege to accept resignations, to appoint, and to commission Kentucky militia officers to the rank of lieutenant or above. Included are reports of newly elected officers awaiting commissioning by the governor, appointments to units, nominations and recommendations for commissions, and resignations.

ArchivalResource: .5 cubic ft.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/122297033 View

Kentucky. Governor (1804-1808 : Greenup). Executive journal, 1804-1808.

Title: Executive journal, 1804-1808.

This journal documents Governor Christopher Greenup's official actions, which include appointing and accepting resignations from civil officials and military officers; granting pardons and reprieves and remitting fines; approving expenditures; communicating with the General Assembly; and approving and rejecting legislation. Also recorded are orders for militia activation, communications with militia officers, and the establishment or alteration of militia regimental boundaries.

ArchivalResource: 1 partial microfilm reel.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/122579407 View

Kentucky. Governor (1804-1808 : Greenup). Appointments by the governor - civil appointments, 1804-1808 (bulk 1807).

Title: Appointments by the governor - civil appointments, 1804-1808 (bulk 1807).

These files document Governor Christopher Greenup's use of the governor's power and privilege to accept resignations and to appoint civil officials, such as sheriff, justice of the peace, coroner, surveyor, and penitentiary agent. In addition to official appointment orders and resignation letters, letters recommending individuals for the governor's consideration and rejections of appointments are included.

ArchivalResource: .2 cubic ft. (8 folders)

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/122505468 View

Armstrong, Martin. Murdock collection of Overton papers : addition.

Title: Murdock collection of Overton papers : addition.

Account books, accounts, correspondence, court records, land records, and other items relating to John Overton (1766-1833) and John M. Lea (1818-1903) of Nashville, Tennessee.

ArchivalResource: 125 items + 3 v.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/27192639 View

Dearborn, Henry, 1751-1829. Henry Dearborn correspondence, 1805-1815.

Title: Henry Dearborn correspondence, 1805-1815.

Letters of General Dearborn, one-time Secretary of War; also customs reports, Army paymaster records.

ArchivalResource: 0.5 linear ft. (1 microfilm reel, 1 wallet)

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/320967783 View

Kentucky. Governor (1804-1808 : Greenup). Petitions for pardons, 1804-1808.

Title: Petitions for pardons, 1804-1808.

These files document Governor Christopher Greenup's use of the governor's power and privilege to pardon convicts. Included are requests for pardons, affidavits, pleas, a pardon, a respite, a judgment, an order, and papers relating to Surry, a slave condemned to be hanged for murdering another slave in Lincoln County.

ArchivalResource: .2 cubic ft.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/122607299 View

Greenup, Christopher. Trip to Washington and Richmond : typescript, 1825 Mar. 31.

Title: Trip to Washington and Richmond : typescript, 1825 Mar. 31.

Typescript copy of a letter from Christopher Greenup, Richmond, Virginia, to Paulus, [Kentucky].

ArchivalResource: 1 v. (14 leaves)

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/84058192 View

Nesbet, Jeremiah, fl. 1806. Commission, 11 Jan. 1806.

Title: Commission, 11 Jan. 1806.

Negative photostat of commission promoting Nesbet to Lieutenant of the 13th Regiment of the Kentucky Militia. Commission ordered by Governor Christopher Greenup. John Rowan served as secretary.

ArchivalResource: 2 items.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/49306708 View

Powell, Leven, 1737-1810. Papers, 1774-1806.

Title: Papers, 1774-1806.

Correspondence of Leven Powell who served in American Revolution, Virginia House of Delegates and U.S. House of Representatives. Letters reflect military and civilian situation in Virginia during the Revolution; United States and Virginia politics; and foreign relations in the early national period. Subjects covered include Aaron Burr, John Connolly, Lord Dunmore, Thomas McKean and John Taylor of Caroline, American Revolution (Battle of Great Bridge, 1775; battles and campaigns; and including a letter, 8 July 1776, written from College Camp [Williamsburg, Va.] and copy of resolutions, 14 June 1774, passed by freeholders of Loudoun County opposing oppressive British legislation and establishing a boycott of all East India products), Indians, presidential election of 1800, Alien and Sedition Acts, orphans, Kentucky, XYZ Affair and slavery. Correspondents include John Connolly, Christopher Greenup, David Griffith, Cuthbert Harrison, Charles Lee, Richard Bland Lee, Stevens Thomson Mason, and Cuthbert Powell.

ArchivalResource: 93 items.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/20900108 View

Christopher Greenup Muster Rolls, 1778

Title: Christopher Greenup Muster Rolls 1778

Muster rolls containing both transcripts and original transcripts

ArchivalResource:

http://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaxtf/view?docId=tbl/viletbl00029.xml View

Daviess, Joseph Hamilton, 1774-1811. Joseph Hamilton Daviess : papers, 1780-1856.

Title: Joseph Hamilton Daviess : papers, 1780-1856.

Correspondence, legal papers, land papers, statements of account, commissions, and estate papers. Correspondence, 1797-1811, relates chiefly to Kentucky lands and slaves, Daviess' opposition to Aaron Burr, his removal from office as U.S. attorney for the District of Kentucky in 1807, publication of his pamphlet vindicating his conduct, and authorship of a bill before Congress for arming and disciplining the militia of the U.S. in 1811. Legal papers, 1797-1810, include an opinion of Edmund Randolph, 1800. Also included are papers of Daviess' brother, Samuel Daviess (1775-1856), lawyer of Harrodsburg, Kentucky, consisting of letters, 1811-1855, legal papers, 1812-1850, and statements of account, 1816-1854; and correspondence of Thomas Patrick Moore, lawyer of Harrodsburg, Kentucky, while serving as U.S. minister to Colombia from 1829-1833. Correspondents include John Breckinridge, James Brown, Joseph Desha, Andrew Jackson, Richard M. Johnson, James Madison, Humphrey Marshall, James Monroe, John Pope, John Rowan, James Speed, John Speed, Robert Todd, Thomas Todd, Thomas Tunstall, and others.

ArchivalResource: 0.66 cubic ft.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/49241698 View

Kentucky. Governor (1804-1808 : Greenup). Enrolled bills, 1804-1806.

Title: Enrolled bills, 1804-1806.

These are the transcripts of acts and resolutions passed by the General Assembly; signed by representatives of the Senate and the House of Representatives; and approved, dated, and signed into law by the governor. Included are an act to suppress gaming, an act providing housing for the mentally ill in a separate part of the penitentiary, an act concerning the upkeep of the Wilderness Road, and acts redrawing county lines. Of particular interest is the act which provided financial relief to a former Indian captive, Clarinda Allington, and the three children she bore while held in captivity.

ArchivalResource: 1 partial microfilm reel.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/122505465 View

Joyes family. Joyes family papers, 1780-1871.

Title: Joyes family papers, 1780-1871.

Material includes correspondence, 1783-1868, some concerning Joyes' land transactions, litigation arising therefrom, and management of his landed property; legal papers, 1784-1862, including those regarding the estate of Henry Reed of Fort Pitt and Louisville, Ky.; bills, receipts, promissory notes and orders to pay, 1783-1870; land papers, 1780-1871, a good many of which concern Thomas Joyes' property in Ky., Ind., Kan., and Mo.; two slavery documents, 1834, 1851; War of 1812 material, including an orderly book, account of service, defense of Ky. troops at the Battle of New Orleans, plan of the Battle of New Orleans, and rosters of Captain Joyes' company of militia; shipping papers; notebooks; surveyor's instructions (printed); Indian treaties (printed); newspaper clippings; and miscellaneous material. The collection also includes papers, 1817-1850, of Chapman Coleman, containing correspondence; fee bills, 1831-1843; statements of account, 1839-1849; bills of sale for slaves, 1823-1837; legal papers; land papers concerning land in Bath County, Ky., Frankfort, Louisville, and Mason County, Ky., La., Miss., and Tex.

ArchivalResource: 4 cubic ft.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/49244359 View

Michael Stoner vs. Richard Henderson, 1775-1809.

Title: Michael Stoner vs. Richard Henderson, 1775-1809.

This collection consists of papers from a lawsuit heard in the Court of Quarter Sessions in Madison County, Kentucky.

ArchivalResource: 44 pieces.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/16388680 View

Ewing family. Moore-Ewing family : papers, 1785-1879.

Title: Moore-Ewing family : papers, 1785-1879.

The papers consist of receipts and statements, 1785-1799, surviving from the records of Michael Lacassagne, Louisville businessman and partner of Robert Karney Moore, who served as an executor of Lacassagne's estate. Also included are papers concerning the settlement of the estate of Marie Ann Sophie de Barbe-Marbois Lebrun, Duchess of Plaisance, who died in 1854. Her estate descended to her maternal heirs; legal papers consisting of several depositions taken in Louisville in the mid 1850's providing details on the Moore family; the will of Robert K. Moore; and miscellaneous papers about the payment of the proceeds of the estate to various heirs.

ArchivalResource: 0.33 cubic ft.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/46478035 View

Kentucky. Governor (1804-1808 : Greenup). Subunit history.

Title: Subunit history.

ArchivalResource:

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/145416319 View

Kentucky. Governor (1796-1804 : Garrard). Executive journals, 1796-1804.

Title: Executive journals, 1796-1804.

These journals document Governor James Garrard's official actions, which include appointing and accepting resignations from civil officials and military officers; granting pardons and reprieves and remitting fines, approving expenditures; communicating with the General Assembly; and approving and rejecting legislation. Also recorded are orders for militia activation, communications with militia officers, and the establishment or alteration of militia regimental boundaries.

ArchivalResource: 1 microfilm reel.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/122612686 View

Kentucky. Governor (1804-1808 : Greenup). Messages to the General Assembly, 1804-1808 (bulk 1804, 1807-1808).

Title: Messages to the General Assembly, 1804-1808 (bulk 1804, 1807-1808).

These files document the communication between Governor Christopher Greenup and the General Assembly regarding affairs of the commonwealth and of the country. Special topics discussed include the detainment of American vessels on the high seas by British warships; the Aaron Burr conspiracy; proposed amendments to the United States Constitution concerning federal courts and judges; an Ohio River canal; the advantages gained from the Louisiana Purchase; duties of circuit court clerks; and militia appointments.

ArchivalResource: .1 cubic ft. (2 folders)

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/122297030 View

Shelby, Isaac, 1750-1826. Isaac Shelby papers, 1765-1911 1765-1820.

Title: Isaac Shelby papers, 1765-1911 1765-1820.

This is a microfilmed collection of the papers of Isaac Shelby, first governor of Kentucky.

ArchivalResource: 1 reel.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/15257512 View

Greenup, Christopher. Trip to Washington and Richmond : typescript copy, 1825 Mar. 31.

Title: Trip to Washington and Richmond : typescript copy, 1825 Mar. 31.

Typed transcript of a letter from Christopher Greenup, Richmond, Virginia, to Paulus, [Kentucky].

ArchivalResource: 1 v. (14 leaves)

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/52248737 View

Marshall, Thomas, 1730-1802. Account book, 1780-1783.

Title: Account book, 1780-1783.

Account book kept by Marshall covering the period, 28 Nov. 1782 to 12 Jan. 1783; and by Christopher Greenup, deputy surveyor and manager of the surveyor's office, for the period 12 Jan. to 13 Mar. 1783. Copies of land entries made by Thomas Marshall, John Marshall, Jr., and others in Ky. in 1780 precede the accounts. Accounts with Daniel Boone, Simon Kenton, and many others are recorded in the book.

ArchivalResource: 1 v.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/49254294 View

Kentucky. Governor (1804-1808 : Greenup). Military correspondence, 1806-1807.

Title: Military correspondence, 1806-1807.

These letters document the military affairs of state government and Governor Christopher Greenup's role as commander-in-chief of the Kentucky militia. Included are letters to the governor discussing the formation of new brigades and the procurement of muskets for an artillery company. There also is a copy of an 1806 act, resulting from the Aaron Burr conspiracy, authorizing the President of the United States to require that governors organize, arm, equip, and maintain state militias in combat readiness during a national emergency.

ArchivalResource: .1 cubic ft. (1 folder)

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/122562829 View