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A Victorian era trade card issued by C. M. Englehart & Son. Dated sometime during 1870 and 1885. In this document, the jewelers Charles M. Englehart and his son William F. Englehart of Philadelphia advertise "Masonic Marks," unique, personal designs…

Philander Chase, the first Episcopal Bishop of Illinois, comments upon his love and respect for Dr. Charles Frederick Beck and his brother Henry Paul Beck.

This booklet lists the locations of various types of Grange trading houses in Connecticut in 1892. The trading house locations are listed alphabetically by trade, from Agricultural Implements and Farm Machinery to Wagons, Carriages, Etc.

This letter from Connecticut Colonel Nathaniel Terry to Captains Grant and Barber directs both men to send a detachment of men to New London, Connecticut. Written while at Enfield, Connecticut, and dated September 8, 1781.

Letter from Lieutenant Colonel George Wyllys of the Connecticut Militia, dated August 13, 1757. Writing from Hartford, Wyllys warns the companies of the First Regiment of the possible attack on Fort Edward (New York) by the French.

A letter from Cardinal Richard Cushing to Justice Carl E. Wahlstrom. Dated October 30, 1970. In this letter, Cardinal Cushing, the Archbishop of Boston, thanks Wahlstrom for his “beautiful letter” and expresses his concerns regarding retirement.…

The Midnight Knell, a poem. Dated September 20, 1881. This poem by Henry C. Dane memorializes the death of President James A. Garfield. Imprint at bottom of the broadside reads, "Published by N. W. Appleton, 7 School Street."

Letter from John Davan to Columbian Lodge. Dated 1797. This letter from John Davans petitions Columbian Lodge for relief that will allow him to travel to Salem, Massachusetts, from Boston.

The Webster Vase engraving. Dated 1838. This engraving depicts the Webster Vase, a silver vase presented by the citizens of Boston to their U.S. Senator, Daniel Webster. Below the depiction of the vase is an extract from Senator Webster’s January…

Denver Chapter Halloween costume dance invitation. Dated October 29, 1937. This invitation from Denver Chapter, Order of DeMolay, invites Robert G. Millikin of Denver, Colorado, and lady to its Halloween costume dance at the Scottish Rite Temple.