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Letter, 1854 January 13, Henry M. Caffery to Mr. Burton, receipt of goods Harpers Ferry National Historical Park; National Park Service Henry M. Caffery to Mr. Burton, January 13, 1854. Listing price of goods

Circuit court summons Mersey Wager, December 12 1833 [Verso] Harpers Ferry National Historical Park; National Park Service Circuit court summons, December 12, 1833. Summon Mersey Wager, widow and administratrix of John Wager, Sr.

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Circuit court summons Mersey Wager, December 12 1833 [Recto] Harpers Ferry National Historical Park; National Park Service Circuit court summons, December 12, 1833. summon Mersey Wager, widow and administratrix of John Wager, Sr.

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"Credits to the state of Maryland", handwritten document, December 17 1811 [Verso] Harpers Ferry National Historical Park; National Park Service Original hand written (in ink) document listing "Credits to the state of Maryland" dated December 17, 1811

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James B. Wager against Basil Williamson and Margaret Williamson, circuit superior court document, March 27 1832 [Recto] Harpers Ferry National Historical Park; National Park Service Circuit superior court document, March 27, 1832. James B. Wager against Basil Williamson and Margaret (his wife).

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James B. Wager against Basil Williamson and Margaret Williamson, circuit superior court document, March 27 1832 [Verso] Harpers Ferry National Historical Park; National Park Service Circuit superior court document, March 27, 1832. James B. Wager against Basil Williamson and Margaret (his wife).

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M.S. Marmion request for groceries, December 27 1872 Harpers Ferry National Historical Park; National Park Service Piece of blank paper torn from end of bound sheet, containing a request for groceries, dated December 27, 1872 and signed by M.S. Marmion; addressee's name undecipherable

1872-12-27
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Noah H. Swayne and wife Sarah Swayne, real estate document, May 30 1833 Harpers Ferry National Historical Park; National Park Service Real estate document of Noah H. Swayne and wife Sarah Swayne (Sarah Ann Wager daughter of John Jr). Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Company.

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Noah H. Swayne and wife Sarah Wayne, real estate document, May 30 1833 [Verso] Harpers Ferry National Historical Park; National Park Service Real estate document of Noah H. Swayne and wife Sarah Wayne (Sarah Ann Wager daughter of John Jr). Chesapeake and Ohio Canal company.

1833-05-30
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William Lucas, plaintiff, against Mersey Wager, widow, court document, March 16 1832 Harpers Ferry National Historical Park; National Park Service Circuit superior court document, March 16, 1832. William Lucas, plaintiff. against Mersey Wager, widow, and administratrix of John Wager, Sr. Cause is revived against George W. Humphreys.

1832-03-16
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J.D. Butt to doctor, note [Recto] Harpers Ferry National Historical Park; National Park Service Piece of laid paper torn from larger sheet, containing on obverse a note from J.D. Butt to doctor (presumably Marmion) asking him to write Michael Tearney retaking of hay by U.S. troops

1880-06-25
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Inventory of furnishings, found in account book [Verso] Harpers Ferry National Historical Park; National Park Service Manuscript fragment consisting of the lower portion of a sheet of white paper containing faint columnar lines and 16 entries apparently from an inventory of furnishings. Found loose in account book, cat. no. 289.

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Samuel Moore to Mr. Burton, note, April 21 1859 Harpers Ferry National Historical Park; National Park Service From Samuel Moore to Mr. Burton dated April 21, 1859 to send his watch by the bearer. Written in ink on a lip cut from the upper edge of a sheet of white laid paper.

1859-04-21

Envelope addressed to Dr. N. Marmion Harpers Ferry National Historical Park; National Park Service Orange colored business letter sized envelope addressed to Dr. N. Marmion/ Harpers Ferry/Jefferson Co./W.VA. Return address across left end of envelope with sender's name not decipheral/Charleston/Jeff. Co./W.VA. Postmarked, Charlestown, W.VA., March 2. Bears two 3-cent stamps, scott no. 158; 1873-1881.

One dollar bank note Harpers Ferry National Historical Park; National Park Service Overside: Black printing on brown colored paper with the inscription: "I promise to pay to the bearer on demand one dollar (in city stock orders) of the BandO Railroad Company or (their equivalent in) baltimore bank notes" number 2428 a reverser side: Mrs. jenkins. Treated in 1973 at hfc.

Five dollar bank note, November 9 1840 Harpers Ferry National Historical Park; National Park Service Note with black printing on white paper/obverse side: etching on left side- Conestoga wagon, on right side sheep and cattle with man on horse back.instriptions: Frederick, November 9, 1840; number 100 d: nine months after date the Chesapeake and Ohio Company promise to pay on demand at their office at Frederick, Maryland to Jacob Markell of bearer five dollars with interest from date. W. Weaver clerk, Francis Thomas, president. Treated 1973 at HFC Mus. Service.

1840-11-9

Letter, 1791 April 4, John Wager (Harpers Ferry) to John Wager Junior (Philadelphia PA) [Recto] Harpers Ferry National Historical Park; National Park Service Letter dated April 4th, 1791 to John Wager Jr. living at Mr. Phillip Wager's store in Second St. near Race St. in Philadelphia, Pa from John Wager Sr. in Harpers Ferry.

1791-04-04
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Letter, Edythe Marmion to Annie Marmion Harpers Ferry National Historical Park; National Park Service 2 sheets of off-white laid paper containing a letter written in blue ink from Edythe (Marmion) to Annie Marmion. The letter is datelined Sunday, requests that $12.50 be sent on February 1, refers to sending music for Willie and mentions the writers Alexandria train from St. Asops (sic). The paper has an oval watermark with a central crown over a floral sprig and with ribbons above and below carrying respectively real and Irish linen. Creased by 1 vertical and 1 horizontal fold

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Military pass, March 1863 Harpers Ferry National Historical Park; National Park Service Slip of off-white paper ruled with blue lines, comprising a portion torn from the corner of a larger sheet and boldly inscribed in black ink, dated Harpers Ferry, VA March 15, 1863 and signed by Martin Rouzer/Capt and Provost Marshal to pass John Ditmire(?) through the lines and return. Paper has been creased by one horizontal and 3 vertical folds. The document has separated almost completely along the horizontal fold. The left and lower edges have short tears with minor losses.

1863-03-15

M.S. Marmion grocery list, December 27 1872 Harpers Ferry National Historical Park; National Park Service Piece of blank paper torn from end of bound sheet, reverse contains grocery list. Left end stained and foxed, reverse has ink smear near the center and widespread staining. Found loose in Dr. Nicholas Marmion's day book (cat. no. 290).

1872-12-27
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Letter, 1887 September 10, JL Daily to Miss Marmion [Recto] Harpers Ferry National Historical Park; National Park Service Written in pencil on plain white paper, datelined Harpers Ferry, it estimates cost of repair work on stairway and porch. The reverse contains the address in pencil- Miss Marmion/(undecipherable word), indicating the letter was hand delivered rather than mailed. The reverse has 3 arithmetic calculations in ink, a flowing signature ink parallel to the left edge may be -crane and breed mnfg. the document is intact, some- what yellowed and soiled on the reverse.

1887-09-10
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Bill from Mary K. Cavalier to the misses Marmion Harpers Ferry National Historical Park; National Park Service Single sheet of blue ruled note paper containing bill for $4.02 from Mary K. Cavalier, administrix to the misses Marmion re: C.J. Cavalier estate, dated Bolivar, W.VA., September 28, 1920 with envelope postmarked Harpers Ferry, W.VA., September 28, 1920, torn open at right end leaving fragment of 1-cent stamp. Found loose in bound volume of Annie P. Marmion's sheet music (cat. no. 287).

1920-09-28
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Letter, 1884 October 29, Solicitor Robinson to George Dittmeyer Harpers Ferry National Historical Park; National Park Service Sheet of writing paper ruled with blue horizontal lines not extending to the left edge and beginning below the letterhead printed in purple ink-department of justice, office of the solicitor of the treasury, Washington, DC_____,188__. The letter written in black ink is dated October 29, 1884 and directed from acting solicitor Robinson to George Dittmeyer, Harpers Ferry, transmits certificates for signiture. see cat. #8233, 8235-8238. creased by folds, short tears.

1884-10-29

Letter, Edythe Marmion to Annie Marmion Harpers Ferry National Historical Park; National Park Service 2 sheets of off-white laid paper containing a letter written in blue ink from edythe(marmion) to annie marmion. the letter is datelined sunday, requests that $12.50 be sent on february 1, refers to sending music for willie and mentions the writers alexandria train from st. asops (sic).the paper has an oval watermark with a central crown over a floral sprig and with ribbons above and below carrying respectively real and irish linen. creased by 1 vertical and 1 horizontal fold.

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Envelope for bill from Mary K. Cavalier to the misses Marmion Harpers Ferry National Historical Park; National Park Service Single sheet of blue ruled note paper containing bill for $4.02 from Mary K. Cavalier, administrix to the misses Marmion re: C.J. Cavalier estate, dated Bolivar, W.VA., September 28, 1920 with envelope postmarked Harpers Ferry, W.VA., September 28, 1920, torn open at right end leaving fragment of 1-cent stamp. Found loose in bound volume of Annie P. Marmion's sheet music (cat. no. 287).

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Letter, 1839 March 27, William Vickers to Mr. Burton Harpers Ferry National Historical Park; National Park Service Brief note written in ink on very faintly ruled, off-white paper to Mr. Burton from William Vickers(?) dated March 27, 1839 or 1859. The writer requests delivery of his gold hunting case watch to William Dinsmore. Document is torn in half along a center vertical fold and a third fragment has separated from the torn edge. Numerous tears and soiling. Note:hfd-45 was a # assigned by park staff indicating Harpers Ferry document file. Pulled and cataloged into the museum collection with acc. #329.

1839-03-27

Letters, 1885 October 31, Solicitor Mccue to George and John Dittmeyer Harpers Ferry National Historical Park; National Park Service Sheet of writing paper ruled with blue horizontal lines not extending to the left edge and beginning below the letterhead printed in purple ink-department of justice, office of the solicitor of the treasury, Washington, DC. the letter, written in black ink and dated November 3, 1884, from acting Solicitor Robinson to George Dittmeyer and John Dittmeyer, Harpers Ferry, transmits a certificate of purchase for lot 18, Wager reservation. see cat. # 8233-8235,8237-8238. turned over to hfnhp by bank of Charles Town.

1884-11-03

Certificate of deed of Virginius Island property to Mrs. Fontaine Beckham Harpers Ferry National Historical Park; National Park Service A single sheet of plain off-white paper containing in originally black ink the statement of justices of the peace John Moler and John T.A. Washington confirming Mrs. Fontaine Beckham's in the deed (see cat. #8306) conveying Virginius Island property to Lewis Wernwag. Paper is creased by 3 principal and several secondary horizontal folds, extensively broken where it has crumpled along the upper crease. Document was filed in box in folder 2 under hfd-144.

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Affidavit, regarding horse sold Harpers Ferry National Historical Park; National Park Service Slip of laid white paper ruled in blue cut from the mid section of a larger sheet and inscribed in ink on both sides. 1 side dated Halltown, VA February 16, 1864 certifies that a member of the 1st VA batty light arty has sold to Dittmeier a grey mare which was his own property. The signature undecipherable, is in another handwriting. The opposite side carries the certification by the captain of battery a that the horse does not belong to the battery. Below is a statement in German. stained, creased, many fine holes.

1864-02-16
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Affidavit, regarding horse sold Harpers Ferry National Historical Park; National Park Service Slip of white paper ruled in blue, torn from the corner of a larger sheet and inscribed in ink. Dated October 16 or 18 1862 and signed by a Provost Marshal. It states that a black horse sold to a citizen of Bolivar was the property of Patrick (last name undecipherable) who therefore had the right to sell it. Reverse bears an undecipherable entry in another handwriting dated October 17, 1862. Paper has stains, creases and tears. Paper was in a government envelope marked hfd-42. along with cat nos. 8255-56,8258-59.

1862-10-16
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A. Burton to Mrs. Ashley, receipt for rent, December 18 1883 Harpers Ferry National Historical Park; National Park Service From A. Burton, agent for J.D. Holmer(?), to Mrs. Ashley dated December. 18, 1883 for two dollars for rent. Written in ink on a slip cut or torn from the corner of a sheet of white paper ruled with horizontal blue lines

Receipt for partial payment of compromise settlement of Stephene security claims from William Mcsherry's heirs Harpers Ferry National Historical Park; National Park Service Single page off-white paper ruled, torn from pocket-sized account book. Records receipt of $184 or $186 in summer of 1888 in partial payment of compromise settlement of Stephene security claims from William Mcsherry's heirs, and application of $60 of this payment toward back taxes due from N. Marmion

1888

Military pass to town, order of Captain E. J. Magruder Harpers Ferry National Historical Park; National Park Service Slip of bluish laid paper ruled with blue lines comprising one end torn from a longer sheet. Inscribed in pencil-pass privates hargrove, Smith and Kaufman to town until 7 1/2 oclock/by order of/Captain E. J. Magruder. The inscription also identifies the Rome light guards and gives the date-June 14th. Paper is creased by 3 vertical folds. The left and right ends of the paper are stained, particular the reverse of the right end where the paper has broken at one point across a fold

Letter, 1880 July 31, Thomas A. Morre (Charlestown, W.VA) Harpers Ferry National Historical Park; National Park Service A sheet of off-white paper printed in black with the letterhead-county court of Jefferson County, WV. Thomas A. Moore, clerk. It contains a longhand letter in ink now brown, stating that Moore has examined the index to deeds and the judgment lien docket and found no deeds of trust given by child and Mccreight except one to A. Hunter, trustee for A.H. Herr, not released, and one to W.H. Travers, trustee for Rowland, which has been. Paper is watermarked- original/turkey linen. It has several folds.

1880-07-31

Letter, 1892 April 30, Jas. D. Butt to Mr. Savery Harpers Ferry National Historical Park; National Park Service A sheet of off-white paper lightly ruled in blue carrying the letterhead of the National Hotel with an engraved view of the building printed in black and containing a longhand note in black ink enclosing 2 deeds of the Shenandoah Pulp Co. with a request to make note of them on the abstract of title. (see cat. #3840). The lower edge is irregular, the obverse has an ink blot at the center of the top margin. The paper has horizontal folds. Lower edge has insect damage.

1892-04-30

Letter, 1859 April 7, M.A. Smith (Baltimore) to Mr. Burton (Harpers Ferry) Harpers Ferry National Historical Park; National Park Service A sheet of laid paper ruled with blue lines and folded in half containing a letter dated April 7,(18)59 from M.A. Smith, Baltimore to Mr. Burton requesting him to forward goods from Harpers Ferry to Cumberland. A postscript continues on the second page. The document has been spindled leaving a hole near the center of each half. The paper is in poor condition, the front and back pages are very soiled and stained. Salvaged from building 14, Burton's Jewelry Store when it was dismantled

1859-04-07
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Receipt paid by George Dittemeyer to Joseph Byrne, November 29 1841 Harpers Ferry National Historical Park; National Park Service Slip of off-white paper ruled with light blue lines containing in originally black ink a long hand receipt for $1.50 paid by George Dittemeyer to Joseph Byrne for Anderson and Byrne dated November 29 1841. The left edge of the paper is that of the original sheet. The document is lightly creased by 8 vertical folds. Widespread light brown staining and moderate soiling at the right end. This was in a government envelope marked hfd-42/ Cassandra Dittmeyer. cat. #'s 8256-8259 were also in the envelope

1841-11-29

Annie P. Marion to Congressman Bowen, postcard, found loose in account book, March 4 1919 [Recto] Harpers Ferry National Historical Park; National Park Service 1 cent, U.S. postal card with 1 cent stamp added, sent to congressman, Bowen from Annie P. Marion, dated March 4, 1918, requesting lawn grass seed. Found loose in Dr. Nicholas Marmion's account book (cat. no. 286). contains penciled notations to lost pages from the account book.

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Letter, 1893 July 22, Joseph Trapnell (Charles Town, W.VA.) to Thomas H. Savery [Verso] Harpers Ferry National Historical Park; National Park Service A sheet of plain blue paper, apparently originally from a pad, with letterhead printed in black- law office of Joseph Trapnell, Charles Town, WV. July 22, 1893. It contains a letter written in black in transmitting papers relating to the title to land on Virginius Island. The paper is creased by 3 horizontal folds. The center panel of the reverse has in ink- Mr. Savery. Some of the padding compound from the top edge has adhered to the reverse along the lower crease.

1893-07-22
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Letter, 1909 January 29, Marvel and Marvel (Wilmington, DE) To Thomas H. Savery Harpers Ferry National Historical Park; National Park Service A sheet of laid off-white paper beating the letterhead of Marvel and Marvel, attorneys at law, and containing a typewritten notice of the release of harpers ferry paper company Deed of Trust, June 30, 1888, held by security trust and safe deposit company, also asking return of blue print from Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. 10 3/8" high x 8 3/16" wide (269 x 208 mm).

1888-06-30

Letter, 1846 September 8, Win. and Potomac Railroad Co [Verso] Harpers Ferry National Historical Park; National Park Service A sheet of off-white paper from the upper right corner of a larger sheet,faintly ruled in blue. The obverse contains in black ink a statement, attested as a copy by WM. L. Bent clk., that the board of directors, W and P Railroad, September 8, 1846, authorized the president to dispose of excess land at Harpers Ferry formerly owned by Guildea. The reverse contains in black ink- order/authorizing the sale of /real property at H.F./a copy. Paper is creased by several horizontal and vertical folds. Some stains.

1846-09-08
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Letter, 1846 September 8, Win. and Potomac Railroad Co [Recto] Harpers Ferry National Historical Park; National Park Service A sheet of off-white paper from the upper right corner of a larger sheet,faintly ruled in blue. The obverse contains in black ink a statement, attested as a copy by WM. L. Bent clk., that the board of directors, W and P rr, September 8, 1846, authorized the president to dispose of excess land at Harpers Ferry formerly owned by Guildea. The reverse contains in black ink- order/authorizing the sale of /real property at H.F./a copy. Paper is creased by several horizontal and vertical folds. Some stains.

1846-09-08
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Draft of letter, 1870 March 3, N.M. to W.D. Wells, U.S. Army pay roll form Harpers Ferry National Historical Park; National Park Service Top of page cut from U.S. Army pay roll forms the reverse of which contains the draft of a letter dated Harpers Ferry, W.VA., March 3, 1870 to W.D. Wells from N.M. (presumably Nicholas Marmion) re change of tenants. Found loose in doctor's patient record (cat. no. 7035).

1870-03-03

Lease for room on Shenandoah Street to Michael Doran, April 1 1866 [Recto] Harpers Ferry National Historical Park; National Park Service Written in originally black ink on the first 2 pages of a single sheet of laid paper, ruled with blue horizontal lines leaving a wide top margin on the front and back pages. The sheet is folded in half to form the 4 pages hinged at the left. The lease covers the rental of one room and cellar in a Shenandoah Street building, April 1, 1866 to March 1, 1867. Paper is creased by 3 horizontal folds as well as the hinge line. Minor edge tears and breaks, upper half of the first page is discolored.

1866-04-01
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Letter, 1868 July 16, P and P to Dr. NM. V. Marmion Harpers Ferry National Historical Park; National Park Service Handwritten in black ink and on an 8" high x 10" wide sheet of white paper with blue lines on three sides. Following is the letter reading in part: "Balto July 16 1868/Dr. NM. V. Marmion/Dear Sir:/Yours of the/14th is at hand. We send you today by/mail samples of our fine and medium/marbles and oaks suitable for libraries/and dining rooms with prices marked." Marks - embossed trade mark top, left corner with the initial "P and P."

1868-07-16

Legal document listing births, deaths, and marriages in the Wager and Jacobs families, August 8 1793 [Verso] Harpers Ferry National Historical Park; National Park Service Elizabeth Jacobs, deposition, 1793. Confirms the birth of Sarah, the marriage of Sarah to John Wager, birth of John Jr. Elizabeth Jacobs is the sister of Robert Harper. She was married to Joseph until widowed and then married a Jacobs in 1753. Cross reference hafe 216438 where John Wager Sr suggests to John Jr to get confirmation that he is son of Sarah and heir to property that once belonged to Robert Harper.

1793-08-16
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Letter 1890 August 13, Jas D. Butt (Harpers Ferry, VA) to Thomas H. Savery (Kennett Square, PA) Harpers Ferry National Historical Park; National Park Service Typewritten on off-white laid paper and signed in black ink. It approves with comment the settling pond agreement, cat. # 8276, 8277. The paper is watermarked- regent linen w S and R. The reverse is marked in red pencil at the upper right corner, e-11. The paper is creased by 5 horizontal folds. The document is in good condition. It was received in envelope E and filed in box 1, folder 5, hfd-144. Received from James Cox Savery, rd 2, Kennett Square, PA 19348.

1890-08-13

Lease for room on Shenandoah Street to Michael Doran, April 1 1866 [Verso] Harpers Ferry National Historical Park; National Park Service Written in originally black ink on the first 2 pages of a single sheet of laid paper, ruled with blue horizontal lines leaving a wide top margin on the front and back pages. The sheet is folded in half to form the 4 pages hinged at the left. The lease covers the rental of one room and cellar in a Shenandoah Street building, April 1, 1866 to March 1, 1867. Paper is creased by 3 horizontal folds as well as the hinge line. Minor edge tears and breaks, upper half of the first page is discolored.

1866-04-01
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Record of a deed of trust from Mccreight and Yantis to Charles Davies, Receipt, August 7 1880 Harpers Ferry National Historical Park; National Park Service A sheet of off-white paper ruled with blue lines and having the left margin defined by a double purple vertical line, the upper left edges are slightly rough from being cut from a longer sheet and the lower edge roughly torn, inscribed in black ink by Deputy Clerk G.D.Moore to acknowledge receipt of $2.25 to record a deed of trust from Mccreight and Yantis to Charles Davies, trustee for Robert S. Holt and attesting receipt of the deed. Small tears and pinholes, several creases.