Notice of trial in the case of Jonathan Fish [et al.] v. William Betts, 12 April 1774

Document addressed to Thomas Hicks (attorney for the defendant) informing him that Scott (attorney for the plaintiff) intends to bring the case to trial "at the next Supreme Court of Judicature to be held for the Province of New York." Signed by Scott.

Catharine Waugh McCullouch papers in the Mary Earhart Dillon collection, 1869-1945

Collection primarily documents McCulloch's research on women's legal status, and her work with the Illinois Equal Suffrage Association, the National American Woman Suffrage Association, and the League of Women Voters. There is also documentation of women in the legal profession, of McCulloch's friendships with the other women suffragists and lawyers, and some biographical material. The papers contain little information about her family or social life.

Plea in the case of Hamilton v. Saunders, 1763

Plea in response to the plaintiff's declaration. Signed: (Charles) Pinckney, defendant's attorney, and John Rutledge (plaintiff's attorney?). Note on verso: Filed 4th May 1763.

Subpoena in Cocke v. Tye, 12 July 1733

Subpoena to answer a petition by James Powell Cocke. Signed by William Hamlin.

Student mathematical notebook of William Emerson Faulkner, 1795

Leather hardcover notebook with unruled pages containing the handwritten mathematical exercises of William Emerson Faulkner, begun in 1795 while he was an undergraduate at Harvard College. The volume contains rules, definitions, problems, drawings, and tables on geometry, trigonometry, surveying, calculating distances, sailing, and dialing. Some of the exercises are illustrated by unrefined hand-drawn diagrams, including some of buildings and trees.

Letters from James Biddle to William Tudor,

Five letters discussing the political atmosphere in South America and offering information on the Brazilian emperor and Austrian minister and news of visitors he received.

Letters from James Biddle to William Tudor,

Five letters in which Biddle discusses politics, the movements of other naval officers, and general news of friends and associates, including John Quincy Adams. In one letter he asks Tudor to use his influence to persuade the Brazilian government to release captured American seamen.

Letter from Alexander Burton to William Tudor,

One letter offering his services as an agent to Tudor following Burton’s appointment as consul.

Letters from Stephen Cassin to William Tudor,

One letter inquiring about Commodore John Orde Creighton, whom Cassin was replacing as commander of the naval squadron off the coast of Brazil. One letter asking Tudor’s advice on what action to take in regard to an altercation between two Americans and a Brazilian naval officer.

Letter from Edward J. Coale to William Tudor,

One letter requesting Tudor forward a package of letters.

Letters from Alfred Cobb to William Tudor,

Six letters reporting on communications with American merchants and naval officers, and various incidents involving American vessels. He also comments on the election of John Quincy Adams as president. Cobb includes copies of his correspodence with Lieutenant John Percival regarding the interception of Percival’s ship by Chilean Admiral Manuel Blanco Encalada.

Letters from Alfred Cobb to William Tudor,

Six letters, including copies of correspondence with Lieutenant John Percival and other officials regarding a demand for a "forced contribution" of one thousand dollars to a South American military officer. Also includes a letter and report on the condition of United States commerce in South America. Two letters are in Spanish.

Letters from John Orde Creighton to William Tudor,

Five letters on topics including General Juan Lavalle and warring factions in Buenos Aires and news of mutual friends and associates.