Box 1
Contains 34 Results:
Series 1: Manuscripts and Printed
Manuscripts and Printed Material, 1783-1874
Manuscript and Printed Material, Undated
German Religious Poem
A religious poem of eleven couplets or pairs of lines addressed chiefly to children but also to fathers. Contains words of warning and counsel, "Come, Come! Children be not weary (negligent) Make your decisions while there is time... I wish you all in closing, to walk the right path and wish none anything unpleasant in walking or in seeing".
"Ein neu Trauer-Lied" - a new song of mourning., 1783
How one heard of a man who came back from the dead. The melody begins: "You of sinners come." Rhymed lines in forty-six verses, ending with "printed and published in the year when true repentence was necessary, 1783." 1 p. Broadside. See Medium Oversize File.
Indenture between Abraham Savage and Ann, his wife, Shenandoah, Va., and the Reverend Paul Henkel, Newmarket, Va., for five acres of land in Shenandoah County, Va., December 21, 1791
Signed by Abraham Savage and countersigned by Jacob Rinker. Jr. 1 p. DS. Includes endorsement. See Medium Oversize File.
Translation of a letter from the Rev. Paulus Henkel [1754-1825] to a beloved co-worker., January 8, 1810
1 p. TCy of ALS. 2 copies. Letter of introduction for Henkel's son, Andrew; tells of the circuit Henkel and his wife made the summer of 1809; and the need was great for religious instruction. (Original in Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, Missouri.)
Paulus Henkel, n.p., to the Rev. Frederick Smith, Philadelphia, [Pa.]., February 7, 1810
In German. 1 p. ALS. Letter of introduction for Henkel's son, Andrew, who wishes to travel to Philadelphia to learn more about painting and making copperplates; tells of the circuit made through North Carolina. There is need for more ministers. Including translation. 2 pp.
Ambrosius Henkel, Baltimore, [Md.], to Andrew Henkel, Chambersburg, Pa., March 4, 1810
In German. 2 pp. ALS. Refers to employment for Andrwe Henkel; extends invitation to come to Baltimore and gives directions; Ambrosius will wait for him to come before returning to Alexandria, [Va.], and then to NewMarket, [Va.] Including two translations. 3 pp. and 1 p.
Certificate of copyright from the Clerk of the District of Virginia to Ambrose Henkel and company, signed by William Marshall, for a text book for children., October 25, 1810
1 p. DS.
Paulus Henkel, n.p., to [?]., October 7, 1813
In German. 1 p. ALS. Refers to cancellation of Henkel's trip to North Carolina; the recipient's plan to instruct the youth of the Raeder's Church expected to see him upon his return to Millersstadt; asks recipient to send a letter with Ambrosius. Including translation. 1 p.
Alexander Doyle, Mount Pleasant, Shenandoah, Va., to Ambrose Henkel, New Market, Va., July 23, 1821
1 p. ALS. Offers to sell Henkel some business property in Mount Pleasant; wishes to purchase western land to secure his children's inheritance.
Indenture for sale of land in Mason County, Va., by the Reverend Paul Henkel, New Market, Va., and the Reverend Andrew Henkel of Perry County, Ohio, and their wives, to Doctor Solomon Henkel, New Market, Va., for four hundred fifty nine dollars., May 24, 1824
Signed by Roswell Mills and A. Eleler. Countersigned by Paul Henkel, Andrew Henkel, Margeret Henkel, and Elizabeth Henkel. Includes endorsements signed and sealed in Perry County, Ohio, and in Shenandoah County, Va. 4 pp. DS.
David Henkel, Lincolnton, N.C., to Solomon Henkel, New Market, Va., March 22, 1826
In German. L.S. 1 p. Refers to a work Henkel has been writing; discusses the coast and distribution of like tiems. He knows of thousands of Germans for whom English is impossible. Refers to his pamphlet "Heavenly Flood of Regeneration." Including religious notes entitled "Improvement". In English. 1 p.
Cha[rle]s Henkel, Columbus, Ohio, to Ambrose Henkel, New Market, Va., August 12, 1826
2 pp. ALS. Mentions Ambrose's latest letter.
Article of Agreement between James Booker, Ambrose Henkel, and Adam olinger, all of the County of Shenandoah, Va., for a lot of twenty five and three quarter acres to be transferred from Booker to Henkel, and a lot of tewnty five acres to transferred to Henkel to Olinger., August 6, 1838
Includes receipt for payments. 2 pp. DS.
Confirmation certificate for Eleanora C. Henkel., November 10, 1838
Signed by Ambrose Henkel. In German. 1 p. D.A. Certificate of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Rockingham, Va. Includes poem "Was Mein Gatt will"; ("What my God wants").
Invoice of S. Henkel for A. Henkel in account with L.M. Henkel., June 6, 1866 - September 10, 1867
1 p. DS. Lists account of Luther M. Henkel.
Invoice of S. Henkel, New Market, Va., August 7, 1874
1 p. D. Lists the items on the account of Mr. D. Coffman.
Notes on Bible passages referring to Baptism., Undated
In German. 1 p. AMS.
Photograph of building in New Market, Virginia, used by Solomon Henkel as an apothecary shop (1797) and by Ambrose Henkel as a print ship in (1807 and 1808)., Undated
1 p. Ph.
Paper covers for Doct[or] M[artin] Luther's Smaller Catechism and The Primer of First Book for Children., Undated
Printed in S[olomon] Henkel's office. 1 p. PM. (7 items)
Two Punch and Judy clowns., Undated
Watercolor sketches. (2 items)
Woodcut prints of horses., Undated
1 p. PM. (14 items)
Watercolor sketches of animals., Undated
(3 items)