Hanover Letters for the years 1773 thru 1878

Hanover, VA -

Patrick Henry letter... I take this opportunity to acknowledge the receipt of Anthony Benezet's book against the slave trade.

Hanover, VA - 15 October 1774

Sarah Henry letter to Mrs. William Fleming... My son Patrick has gone to Philadelphia near seven weeks.

Hanover, VA -

Patrick Henry letter to FRANCIS LIGHTFOOT LEE... And again what powder was he to return, or did he take?

Hanover, VA - 4 May 1775

Patrick Henry letter to Robert Carter Nicholas... The affair of the powder is now settled, so as to produce satisfaction to me...

Hanover, NH - 25 April 1800

Therefore, since we are wretchedly poor, you will be good enough to take the will for the deed, and believe that I would do as much to entertain and instruct you as any man living.

Hanover, NH - 28 December 1800

Long are the faces of Hanoverians. Jefferson's Presidency which now seems certain, sets not very well on our stomachs.

Hanover, NH - 17 January 1801

Next Monday, health permitting, I set out for Salisbury, not blessed, as the last year, with the company of my Hervey.

Hanover, NH - 6 November 1802

A WRITER of no inconsiderable note, and one whom you hold in very high esteem, has remarked in some of his lucubrations, that a student's reading and conversation ought to be intimately connected with the subject of his studies.

Hanover, NH - 15 May 1803

It did cut truly and it was the unkindest cut of all. I hope we shall not have many more " slices from that loaf."

Hanover, NH - 21 May 1803

Though that sum relieved me from many embarrassments, yet I assure you my finances are not in the most prosperous condition.

Hanover, NH - 18 October 1803

Horace very justly observes that it is pleasant, sometimes, to relax the mind and dissipate attention

Hanover, DEU - 25 June 1878

ulysses grant writes to brother-in-law M.J. Cramer, June 25th, 1878