This letter from Dr. John Bard to his teenaged grandson William encourages him to save and preserve printed publications on political topics of the day. His identity as a Loyalist can be inferred by the language that he uses in discussing two...
This indenture documents the sale from James Nesbit to J. Hector St. John of a 120 acres upon which J. Hector St. John would settle with his family and call it "Pine Hill."
Newpaper article alerting readers of an upcoming vote on an amendment that would give African Americans the right to vote. The author is encouraging people to vote against the amendment. On November 19, 1860 the vote was taken. 32 voted for giving...
