Scope and Contents From the Collection: The collection consists of a variety of French, English, and American documents that span from the late thirteenth century to the year 1950. Series 1 contains medieval French and English land sale and grant documents on vellum written primarily in Latin from c.1290-1396. The French documents are from Caylus and Espinas, while the English documents are from Yorkshire. Series 2 contains English land transfer, indenture, and last will and testament documents on vellum...

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Scope and Contents Printed in Washington, D.C. by R.C. Weightman. Uncut, 5 pages.

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Scope and Contents 29th Congress, 1st Session, House of Representatives Executive Documber No. 221, August 6, 1846. Published in Washington D.C. by Ritchie & Heiss. 3 pages. President James K. Polk here transmits a copy of the treaty by which the United States acquired the Oregon Territory. Includes separate, typed twentieth century note.

Scope and Contents Scope and Contents Printed in Boston by Alfred Mudge & Son, 34 School Street, Opposite City Hall. Bound, 26 pages. Josiah Perham, an early advocate of a transcontinental railroad here proposes the construction of a Pacific railroad to be financed by sale of stock, in quantities of one to ten shares, to small investors. Calling his scheme the People's Pacific Railroad, he envisioned the ownership of the line to consist of at least a million Americans, each of whom would be a participant...

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Scope and Contents Headline story titled "Exploring Expeditions" with main titles "The Hayden Expedition of 1873," "The New Route to Yellowstone Park, Capt. Jone's Expedition of 1873," and "Prof. Agassiz's Amazon Expedition." Uncut, still as one large folded sheet. 8 pages.

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Scope and Contents Printed in Washington D.C. by the Government Printing Office. Bound, 10 pages. W. McMicken, Surveyor-General of Washington Territory, reports on the resources and development of the region. Sections are devoted to the geographical description of Washington Territory, climate, extent of arable and timber lands, inland navigation, railroads, mineral resources, manufacturing interests, and population. Includes separate, typed twentieth century note.