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1809-1815


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    1815-1863

    Manuscripts

    Letters and documents relating to the loans to the Government in 1814 and Barker's claims.

    mssBarker

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    Jacob Barker papers

    Manuscripts

    This collection contains letters and documents relating to Jacob Barker's share in War loans to the United States Government in 1814 and his later claims against the U.S. government about the loans. Correspondents include George Washington Campbell.Persons represented by three or more pieces: Anderson, Joseph. 3 pieces; Barker, Jacob. 36 pieces; Campbell, George Washington. 18 pieces; Hazard, Thomas R. 3 pieces; Homans, Benjamin 4 pieces; McEwen, Hale, & Davidson 14 pieces; Prime, Ward, & Sands 3 pieces; Smith, R. D. 23 pieces.

    mssBarker

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    Personal business diary of one of the partners of the private bank Smith, Payne & Smiths

    Manuscripts

    This personal business diary for 1814 appears to have been penned by one of the partners. It records the management of employees; city of London matters; dealings with provincial banks; together with details of loans, deposits and the investigation of forgeries and errors.

    mssHM 80798

  • Barker’s Liniment

    Barker’s Liniment

    Visual Materials

    Image of an advertisement for Barker's liniment; Uncle Hezekiah and Aunt Deborah try to remain still for a photographer who points at a "No trust" sign while a madcap scene of mischief unfolds around them; ads for Barker's Horse Cattle & Poultry Powder and Barker's Nerve & Bone Liniment displayed prominently on the walls and screen behind the couple; children play and dangle toys from behind and above the screen while a woman in an apron swats at them.

    priJLC_MED_002624

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    Sheffea, ----- , Mirza, active 1809. Letter to John Malcolm, 1769-1833

    Manuscripts

    This diplomatic archive spans Harford Jones's time at the Persian court; it consists of correspondence and documents, most of which are written by Jones. The bulk of the collection is comprised of 71 letters dating from September 1799 to January 1814, all written to, or enclosures intended for, firstly Henry Dundas first Viscount Melville and secondly Robert Dundas second Viscount Melville.

    HJ 60

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    Miscellaneous File (1815-1818)

    Manuscripts

    Brock's collection of papers and manuscripts relating to political, military, economic, religious, social, and genealogical history of the state of Virginia. Included are papers of prominent Virginia families, business firms and businessmen, religious and fraternal organizations, government offices and departments, politicians, statesmen, and administrators.

    mssBR