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Thruston, R. C. Ballard. Papers, 1916, 1933, 1936, 1942.

Title: Papers, 1916, 1933, 1936, 1942.

Letters from Thruston, a family tree, and photographs.

ArchivalResource: 0.1 c.f. (2 folders) and31 photographs (1 folder)

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/173702251 View

Thayer, George W. Lucius Lyon papers, 1770-1934, bulk 1833-1851.

Title: Lucius Lyon papers, 1770-1934, bulk 1833-1851.

The Lucius Lyon papers contain the public correspondence of Lucius Lyon, United States representative and senator from Michigan and surveyor general for Ohio, Indiana, and Michigan. Letter writers include Michigan governors, legislators, postmasters, physicians, and other local politicians; residents of Michigan, Wisconsin, northern Illinois, and Indiana; and national Democratic Party leaders during the years Lyon served in Congress.

ArchivalResource: 12 linear feet.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/767571727 View

Harrison, William Henry, 1773-1841. [Letter] 1812 January 6, Vincennes, to William Eustis, Secy. of War, Washington City.

Title: [Letter] 1812 January 6, Vincennes, to William Eustis, Secy. of War, Washington City.

Harrison recommends George Croghan for a captaincy in the regular army. He also recommends William Luckett for a commission as a subaltern.

ArchivalResource: 2 p. ; 25 cm.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/10935674 View

Croghan, George, 1791-1849. Croghan family papers, 1794-1855.

Title: Croghan family papers, 1794-1855.

This collection holds the family and business papers of George Croghan, a hero in the War of 1812 and the inspector general of New Orleans from 1825-1845.

ArchivalResource: 101 items.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/606793899 View

Thurman, Edward C., 1882-1950. Collection, 1788-1870.

Title: Collection, 1788-1870.

The Thurman collection contains a variety of letters, envelopes, and other documents related to Kentucky history. Although collected primarily for their postmarks, the items in the Thurman collection relate to a wide variety of topics. Correspondence discusses politics, the military, business, legal matters, religion, slavery, and education. The collection contains a large sample of early stamps and Kentucky postmarks. Many feature handwritten and hand-stamped cancellations. Most of the collection is arranged alphabetically by postmark.

ArchivalResource: 1.66 cubic ft.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/49324773 View

Wortman, Denis, 1835-1922. Denis Wortman papers, 1887-1921.

Title: Denis Wortman papers, 1887-1921.

Collection consists of correspondence with transcripts, genealogy, notes, and memoranda relating to the military career of Lt. Col. George Croghan (1791-1849).

ArchivalResource: .2 linear foot (1 box)

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/122456095 View

Lucius Lyon papers (1770-1934, bulk 1833-1851)

Title: Lucius Lyon papers (1770-1934, bulk 1833-1851)

The Lucius Lyon papers contain the public correspondence of Lucius Lyon, United States representative and senator from Michigan, and surveyor general for Ohio, Indiana, and Michigan. Letter writers include Michigan governors, legislators, postmasters, physicians, and other local politicians, as well as residents of Michigan, Wisconsin, northern Illinois, and Indiana, and national Democratic Party leaders during the years Lyon served in Congress.

ArchivalResource: 12 linear feet

http://quod.lib.umich.edu/c/clementsead/umich-wcl-M-416lyo?rgn=main;view=text View

Gilmer, Francis Walker, 1790-1826. Correspondence of Francis Walker Gilmer [manuscript], 1784-1826.

Title: Correspondence of Francis Walker Gilmer [manuscript], 1784-1826.

Correspondence with Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, and others, largely concerning the establishment of the University of Virginia, and particularly Gilmer's efforts in England to select a teaching staff for the new institution. Includes family letters.

ArchivalResource: 283 items.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/647894979 View

O'Fallon, John, 1791-1865. John O'Fallon : papers, 1809-1850.

Title: John O'Fallon : papers, 1809-1850.

The papers primarily consist of O'Fallons' letters to his half brother, Charles W. Thruston of Louisville, but also include letters written to O'Fallon by various persons. The letters deal with O'Fallons' business affairs; the various branches of the family, particularly the Clarks and Thrustons, including William Clark and Meriwether Lewis Clark; allusions to contemporary events; the fur trade and expeditions regarding it; Osage Indian trade; and reminiscences of the officers and battles of the War of 1812, particularly the battles of Tippecanoe and the Thames. Prominent correspondents include Henry Atkinson, Robert Campbell, John Croghan, Benjamin Harrison, William Henry Harrison, Lawrence Taliaferro, Charles S. Todd, and Robert S. Todd.

ArchivalResource: 0.33 cubic ft.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/49307164 View

Clark, Isaac, 1787-1868. Isaac Clark : papers, 1807-1871.

Title: Isaac Clark : papers, 1807-1871.

Papers include letters, 1807-1868; accounts; land records concerning lands in Clark's Grant in Indiana, and in Jefferson, Lincoln, McCracken, and Mercer counties, Kentucky, ; leases for the "Mulberry Hill" property in Jefferson County, Kentucky; legal papers, 1835-1839; legal fee bills, 1813-1865; Clark's accounts, 1831-1837, as administrator of the estate of his sister, Mrs. Ann (Clark) Pearce, and accounts, 1841-1842, of his niece, Lucy Temple; orders for impressment of Clark's slaves to work for the Louisville and Nashville Railroad in 1863; estate papers, 1868-1871; and litigation relating to the estate, 1868-1870. Correspondents include Jonathan Clark, William Clark, George Croghan, Lyman C. Draper, Stephen Ormsby, Benjamin Temple, Chiles Terrell, Caleb White, and George Woolfolk.

ArchivalResource: 1 cubic ft.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/49193375 View

Jones, Roger, 1789-1852. Roger Jones papers, 1845

Title: Roger Jones papers, 1845

General Orders; together with an order to George Croghan to inspect upper lakes.

ArchivalResource: 0.8 linear ft. (1 wallet, 1 microfilm reel)

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/451488081 View

Bissell, Daniel, d. 1833. Letter: to Major General A. Jackson /by Daniel Bissell, 1815 Aug 5.

Title: Letter: to Major General A. Jackson /by Daniel Bissell, 1815 Aug 5.

Daniel Bissell acknowledges Jackson's approval of his measures for protection of the frontier, and reports the deplorable situation caused by Colonel Miller's abandoning of his command at Portage Du Souir, Missouri Territory.

ArchivalResource: 4 p.; 25 cm.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/702129658 View

Croghan, William, 1752-1822. Draper manuscripts: William Croghan papers, 1769-1818.

Title: Draper manuscripts: William Croghan papers, 1769-1818.

Military and personal papers of William Croghan, a Revolutionary War officer in the 8th Virginia Militia Regiment, who was also the brother-in-law of Jonathan, George Rogers, and William Clark.

ArchivalResource: 0.4 c.f. (3 volumes)

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/145783116 View

Banyar, Goldsbrow, 1724-1815. Papers, 1746-1820.

Title: Papers, 1746-1820.

The collection consists of correspondence, 1746-1822; accounts of fees for various matters connected with the issue of land patents; accounts, mostly of New York attorneys, for court fees stemming from proceedings in the Supreme Court of New York, 1763-1776; papers relating to sales of Otsego County land formerly owned by George Croghan, 1763-1810; papers relating to Clarke lands in Cherry Valley, New York, 1763-1810; survey papers, agreements, etc., pertaining to Thomas Etherington's lands in Vermont, 1761-1789; minutes of causes coming before the court of chancery, Province of New York, and related papers, 1765-1776; papers about the estates of Joseph Reade and Mrs. Abraham Mortier, 1786-1794; accounts pertaining to Banyar's wheat, 1799-1822; papers about the sale of John Vaughan's property along the Mohawk River, 1788-1790, involving Alexander Ellice as purchaser, and John Porteous, Henry Remsen, and John Anstey; wills of Banyar family; and miscellaneous indentures, letter books, bills, accounts, powers of attorney, tax papers, rent rolls, surveys, legal papers, etc. military and political situation in New York, frontier troubles, Indian problems, the war with the French, etc.; Sir William Johnson, 1765-1772, pertaining to land investments, boundaries, settlers, etc.; Maj. Edward Clarke, 1756-1801, pertaining to Clarke lands in New York State; auditors Thomas Smith, Horatio Walpole, and Robert Cholmondeley, about the official accounts of the Province of New York, 1746-1774; George Croghan, 1763-1810; Jacob Le Roy, Banyar's son-in-law and a New York merchant, 1792-1803, about the sale of lands, accounts, debts, suits, family affairs, stock purchases, etc.; Francis Stephens, London, and Daniel McCormick, New York, 1786-1794; and William Banyar, merchant in New York, 1783-1796.

ArchivalResource: 8.5 linear ft. (17 boxes)

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/80125117 View

Hitchcock, Ethan Allen, 1798-1870. Ethan Allen Hitchcock papers, 1837-1839.

Title: Ethan Allen Hitchcock papers, 1837-1839.

Unofficial and private correspondence between C. A. Harris, commissioner of Indian Affairs in Washington, D. C., and E. A. Hitchcock, military distributing officer in the Indian department in St. Louis, and others concerns the removal of Indians from Missouri Territory, treaties, conflicts between the military and Indian department, appropriations by Congress, delay in remittances and inaccurate accounts, padded muster rolls, transportation of goods, and the possible transfer of Hitchcock. There is a printed copy of the "Treaty between the U. S. of America and the Sac and Fox tribe of Indians, February 21, 1838".

ArchivalResource: 94 items in 1 box.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/702127316 View

Croghan, William, 1752-1823. William Croghan : papers, 1788-1879.

Title: William Croghan : papers, 1788-1879.

Includes correspondence, and land, business, and legal papers of William Croghan and his heirs, Dr. John Croghan, William Croghan, Jr., and Thomas Sidney Jesup. William Croghan's papers, 1807-1813, include his 31 August 1813 letter to John O'Fallon speculating about the success of the American fleet on Lake Erie, the fall of Canada, and George Croghan's abilities. Dr. John Croghan's papers, 1790-1849, include his 1 January 1849 will deeding Mammoth Cave to Joseph Underwood, George Gwathmey, and William Bullock. Thomas S. Jessup's papers, 1845-1877, include correspondence, receipts, and estate papers of himself and his heirs.

ArchivalResource: 0.66 cubic ft.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/49215495 View

Croghan, George, 1791-1849. George Croghan papers, 1830-1842.

Title: George Croghan papers, 1830-1842.

Two diaries and a holographic draft of a report related Fort Des Moines. One diary contains entries beginning on April 22, 1830. The second diary has entries dated between January 1 and May 1, 1842. Both diaries contain undated writings.

ArchivalResource: 3 items (1 folder)

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/226052210 View

Jackson, Andrew, 1767-1845. Autograph endorsement, signed, as President, with initials, "A.J." on integral leaf of ALS of George Croghan, 1835 September 4, Washington, to the President.

Title: Autograph endorsement, signed, as President, with initials, "A.J." on integral leaf of ALS of George Croghan, 1835 September 4, Washington, to the President.

Croghan believes that the present army uniform is not adapted to the service and is not similar to the Revolutionary War uniform which Jackson wanted to copy. The President refers the matter to the Secretary of War.

ArchivalResource: 1 p. ; 25 x 20 cm.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/13508252 View

Croghan, Charles. Croghan family papers, 1789-1848.

Title: Croghan family papers, 1789-1848.

Notes of land warrants, land surveys, copies of wills, and legal papers of Gen. William Croghan (1752-1823), Virginia planter and soldier who later moved to Kentucky, and his son, Col. George Croghan (1791-1849), a hero in the War of 1812; together with papers of two other sons, Charles Croghan and Dr. John Croghan (1790-1849), and the George Rogers Clark family to whom the Croghan family was related.

ArchivalResource: 180 items.1 container.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/70980049 View

United States. War Dept. Fort Atkinson inspection report, 1826.

Title: Fort Atkinson inspection report, 1826.

Typewritten copy of an inspection report on Fort Atkinson [Iowa] by U.S. Army Inspector-General George Croghan.

ArchivalResource: 0.1 c.f. (1 folder)

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/145790613 View

War of 1812 mss., 1776-1879

Title: War of 1812 mss., 1776-1879

Consists of individual items acquired separately either as a gift or purchase from a variety of sources, relating to the War of 1812.

ArchivalResource: 3181 items

http://webapp1.dlib.indiana.edu/findingaids/view?doc.view=entire_text&docId=InU-Li-VAC1213 View

Croghan, George, 1791-1849. George Croghan papers, 1811-1848.

Title: George Croghan papers, 1811-1848.

Collection consists of correspondence, commissions, reports, and other papers relating to the War of 1812, Croghan's duties as Inspector-General, and to his service in the Mexican War.

ArchivalResource: .8 linear foot (2 boxes).

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/122576128 View

Denis Wortman papers, 1887-1921

Title: Denis Wortman papers 1887-1921

Denis Wortman (1835-1922) was an American clergyman, writer and poet. Collection consists of correspondence with transcripts, genealogy, notes, and memoranda relating to the military career of Lt. Col. George Croghan (1791-1849). Correspondence, 1887-1921, concerns Croghan's controversial defense of Fort Stephenson, Ohio, against the command of his superior officer, General William Henry Harrison, during the War of 1812. Also included are transcripts of contemporary letters about the affair, an emendated typescript by Denis Wortman on the discovery of the Croghan-Harrison correspondence, genealogy of the Croghan family, and notes and memoranda relating to George Croghan.

ArchivalResource: .2 linear foot (1 box)

http://archives.nypl.org/mss/3393 View

Washington Irving's Life of George Washington Volume I, Miscellany, 1745-1856

Title: Washington Irving's Life of George Washington Volume I, Miscellany, 1745-1856

Portraits, prints, letters, documents, and manuscripts tipped into Volume 1 of the extra-illustrated quarto edition of Washington Irving's Life of George Washington (New York: G.P. Putnam & Co., 1855-1856) (Rare E 312 I72++ 1898). Portraits: G.P. Putnam, Edward Everett, William the Conqueror, King Stephen, King Richard I, King Henry III, King Edward I, John Baliol, King Edward III, Thomas Lord Fairfax, Oliver Cromwell, Edward Vernon, Thomas Lee, James Hamilton, Daniel Boone, Robert Dinwiddie, Horace Walpole (2), Robert Morris, Lord Viscount Keppel, William Johnson (2), Robert Monckton, Edward Braddock, Benjamin Franklin (10), Peter Halket, Thomas Gage, [Samuel Davies], Peyton Randolph. Prints: Lindisfarne Church, Durham; Cathedral Church of Durham; The Cathedral Church of Durham; Worcester, Worcesterhire; A view of the Juniatta River; Washington Crossing the Allegany River; Washington and Gist Visit Queen Aliquippa; Interview between Mr. Dinwiddie and Washington; Defeat and Death of General Braddock in North America; Fall of Braddock; Braddock's Retreat; Braddock's Fields; [Mount Vernon?]; Settlers Imploring Washington's Protection; A North View of Fort Frederic or Crown Point. Letters: ALS, George Croghan to Barnard Gratz, [n.d.]; A[aman.]LS, Robert Dinwiddie to Andrew Elliott, January 29, 1768; ALS, Edward Braddock to William Adair, December 24, 1745; A[aman.]LS, William Shirley to Benjamin Pollard, [n.d.]; ALS, Richard Peters to General Schuyler, October 15, 1776; ALS, William Shirley to Robert Morris, March 3, 1755; A[aman.]LS, Thomas Gage to Abraham Mortier, January 6, 1764; ALS, John Armstrong to Governor Denny, November 21, 1756; John Armstrong to [?], May 18, 1755. Documents: ADS, Massachusetts (Colony), [statement of expenses payable to Benjamin Pollard, signed by P. Margt. Pollard], April 1755; ADS, William Parsons, [promissory note to Richard Peters], August 6, 1757, with ALS, Richard Peters, [note], November 16, 1758; ADS, Andrew Bunner, [petition of creditors of John Perry and James Perry, signed also by Benjamin Franklin], May 13, 1788. Manuscripts: AMS, Edward Everett, [comment on Washington], March 23, 18.̲̲

ArchivalResource: 1 volume (67 items).

https://catalog.library.cornell.edu/catalog/2093117 View

Croghan family papers 1794-1855 Croghan family papers

Title: Croghan family papers 1794-1855 Croghan family papers

This collection holds the family and business papers of George Croghan, a hero in the War of 1812 and the inspector general of New Orleans from 1825-1845.

ArchivalResource: 101 items

http://quod.lib.umich.edu/c/clementsead/umich-wcl-M-1363cro?rgn=main;view=text View

Croghan family. Croghan family papers, 1826-1883.

Title: Croghan family papers, 1826-1883.

Correspondence between members of the Croghan and Jesup families, primarily siblings Dr. John Croghan, William Croghan, Jr., and Ann Croghan Jesup, and Ann's daughter Lucy Ann Jesup. Letters discuss life at Locust Grove, a visit to Mulberry Hill, the division of Lucy Croghan's estate, and other family matters. Collection also includes a poem written by Thomas Sidney Jesup for his daughter Lucy Ann Jesup; an indenture regarding land; and a handwritten copy of a letter from Lyman Draper requesting biographical information about George Rogers Clark.

ArchivalResource: 17 items.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/60128458 View

Starks, Samuel. Samuel Starks military discharge, 1814 Apr. 21.

Title: Samuel Starks military discharge, 1814 Apr. 21.

The military discharge, dated April 21, 1814, released Samuel Starks after a year's honorable service with Captain W.H. Puthoff's company in the 26th Regiment of the U.S. Infantry. The discharge provided a physical description of Starks and named his previous occupation of joiner so no improper use could be made of the discharge document. Samuel Starks was identified by the discharge as a native of Connecticut, holding the rank of sergeant. The discharge was issued at Detroit, Michigan, by Lieutenant Colonel George Croghan of the 2nd Rifle Regiment and commandant of the territory of Michigan and its defenses.

ArchivalResource: 1 item.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/42909081 View

George Croghan papers, 1811-1848

Title: George Croghan papers 1811-1848

George Croghan (1791-1849) was an Army officer who served in Ohio in the War of 1812. Later he was an inspector-general in the U.S. Army, postmaster general in New Orleans and then served during the War with Mexico. Collection consists of correspondence, commissions, reports, and other papers relating to the War of 1812, Croghan's duties as Inspector-General, and to his service in the Mexican War. Correspondence is with army officers, politicians and government officials. Also, transcripts and typed copies of correspondence, 1818-1825, with William Henry Harrison; family letters; and military papers, 1812-1845, consisting of orders, muster rolls, inspector's reports, inventories of equipment, and other items related to Croghan's career.

ArchivalResource: .8 linear foot (2 boxes)

http://archives.nypl.org/mss/695 View

Pennsylvania. Council on Indian Affairs (Easton, Pa.). Minutes, 1757.

Title: Minutes, 1757.

Minutes, 1757, in two bound volumes, including attendance lists, addresses and correspondence relating to a Council on Indian Affairs held at Easton, Pa. from 21 July to 7 August, 1757. One volume is a rough draft of the other. Indian alliances, treaties, land disputes and deeds were among the subjects discussed; items presented to the Indians were also mentioned. Benjamin Chew, James Hamilton, Lynford Lardner, John Mifflin, Richard Peters, Conrad Weiser, George Croghan, William Denny and Teedyuscung were among those in attendance.

ArchivalResource: 2 v.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/122625358 View