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mssHM 74389-74411

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mssHM 74389-74411

1817, Nov. [Inskeep, Ann B. and Glover, John P.] 1 note to Mary H. Oldden, A.N. (1 p.). HM 74389

Note: written in the third person; a dinner invitation. Also enclosed: fragment of an autograph poem: “Night oer the world her curtain…,” also an envelope addressed to “Messrs. Ridgway.”

1826, Apr. [Thomas, Esther L. and Jackson, Jacob.] 1 note to Ephraim Inskeep, 1795-1881, and Mary Olden Inskeep, 1795-1875, A.N. (1 p.), ([New Jersey]). HM 74390

Note: written in the third person; a dinner invitation.

1854, Sep. 17. Ridgway, William Olden, 1834-1925. 1 letter to [Dear Sun?], A.L.S. (1 p.), (Deerfield). HM 74391

1854, Dec. 26. Ridgway, Ephraim Inskeep, 1835-1913. “A Remarkable Dream Belonging to Ann Tomlinson 11th Month 9th 1774,” A.MS.S. (19 p.). HM 74392

Note: first page titled: “A Remarkable Dream the 30th of the 10th Month 1762;” also 6 blank pages.

1858, Oct. 12. Schofield, Mart. 1 letter to [Mary Ridgway]?, A.L.S. (4 p.), (Harrison, N.Y.). HM 74393

Note: addressed to “Dear Cousin Mary.”

1858, Oct. 12. Schofield, Mart. 1 letter to Ephraim Inskeep Ridgway, 1835-1913, A.L.S. (4 p.), (Harrison, N.Y.). HM 74394

Note: addressed to “Dear Cousin Ephraim.”

1862, Apr. 29. [Kirk, Joshua Paul, 1841-1914]. 1 letter to Elias Kirk, 1808-1889, A.L. (4 p.). HM 74395

With envelope.

1862, June 22. [Kirk, Joshua Paul, 1841-1914]. 1 letter to [Elias Kirk, 1808-1889], A.L. (4 p.), (“Camp McClellan”). HM 74396

Incomplete.

[1862, June?]. [Kirk, Joshua Paul, 1841-1914]. 1 letter to -----, A.L. (1 p.). HM 74397

Incomplete, fragment only. Cataloger’s Note: probably written to his father, Elias Kirk, 1808-1889.

[1862, Aug. 10]. [Kirk, Joshua Paul, 1841-1914]. 1 letter to -----, A.L. (4 p.). HM 74398

Incomplete. Cataloger’s Note: probably written to his father, Elias Kirk, 1808-1889.

1866, May [1?]. [Kirk, Marietta Ridgway, 1848-1884]. 1 letter to [Melie], A.L.S. (3 p.). HM 74399

Note: signed “Mame.”

1867, June 27. Dutton, [Albert]. 1 letter to [Marietta Ridgway Kirk, 1848-1884], A.L.S. (4 p.), (Philadelphia, Pa.). HM 74400

Note: addressed to “Mame.”

[1867?], Sep. 5. Dutton, [Albert]. 1 letter to [Marietta Ridgway Kirk, 1848-1884], A.L.S. (2 p.), (Chester City). HM 74401

Note: addressed to “Dear Friend.”

1868, Feb. 7. Dutton, Albert. 1 letter to [Marietta Ridgway Kirk, 1848-1884], A.L.S. (4 p.), (Brush Run, W. Va.). HM 74402

Note: addressed to “ My Dear Friend Mame.”

1873, June 29. Kirk, Joshua Paul, 1841-1914 and Kirk, Marietta Ridgway, 1848-1884. 1 letter to [Dear Friends?], A.L.S. (3 p.), (Darby, Pa.). HM 74403

Note: first paragraph very faded; on verso: autograph note in an unknown hand.

1878, Dec. 6. Inskeep, Ephraim, 1795-1881. Last Will & Testament, A.D.S. (2 p.), (Darby, Pa.). HM 74404

Note: written out by a clerk, signed and dated by Ephraim Inskeep.

1885, Nov. 6. [Kirk, Rachel Paul]?. 1 letter to [Marietta Kirk Ragland, 1871-1940], A.L.S. (2 p.), (Weldon). HM 74405

Note: addressed to “Dear Grandaughter” from “Thy Loving Grandma.”

1886, Jan. 17. Kirk, Morris Paul, 1874-1953. 1 letter to [Marietta Kirk Ragland, 1871-1940], A.L.S. (1 p.), (Glenolden). HM 74406

Note: addressed to “Dear Sister.” Followed by: A.L.S. from Joshua Paul Kirk, 1841-1914, to Marietta Kirk Ragland…(3 p.).

[1888], Sep. 24. Kirk, Morris Paul, 1874-1953. 1 letter to [Marietta Kirk Ragland, 1871-1940], A.L.S. (2 p.), (Glenolden). HM 74407

Note: addressed to “My dear Sister.” Followed by: A.L.S. from Joshua Paul Kirk, 1841-1914, to Marietta Kirk Ragland…(2 p.).

1888, Nov. 8. Kirk, Joshua Paul, 1841-1914. 1 letter to [Marietta Kirk Ragland, 1871-1940], A.L.S. (3 p.), (Glenolden). HM 74408

Note: addressed to “Dear Daughter.”

1888, Nov. 10. Kirk, Morris Paul, 1874-1953. 1 letter to [Marietta Kirk Ragland, 1871-1940], A.L.S. (2 p.), (Glenolden). HM 74409

Note: addressed to “My Dear Sister.” Followed by: A.L.S. from Joshua Paul Kirk, 1841-1914, to Marietta Kirk Ragland…(1 p.).

1888, Dec. 13. Kirk, Joshua Paul, 1841-1914. 1 letter to [Marietta Kirk Ragland, 1871-1940], A.L.S. (3 p.), (Glenolden). HM 74410

Note: addressed to “Dear Daughter.”

[1889?, Feb. 12?]. Kirk, Joshua Paul, 1841-1914. 1 letter to [Marietta Kirk Ragland, 1871-1940], A.L.S. (2 p.), (Glenolden). HM 74411

Note: addressed to “Dear Mamie.”

Folder 24

Ephemera: Printed Clippings, (6 pieces). [Approximately 1820?-1902]

Note: fragile -- please do not remove from mylar.

Folder 25

Ephemera: Wedding invitation, calling card, and misc. envelopes, (6 pieces). 1861-1868

Folder 26

Ephemera: Big Bend Cinnabar Mining Co. and Arizona Meat Products Company, stock certificates, (4 pieces). 1905-1913

Note: certificates made out to Marietta Kirk Ragland and Henry Wisdom Ragland.

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