M-261: Bent-McKinley Collection Finding Aid
SCOPE AND CONTENTS
The Bent-McKinley Collection consists of the papers of Silas Bent (1768-1827) [hereafter referred to as "Silas Bent [Junior]" to distinguish him from his father, Silas Bent (1744-1818), and a son Silas Bent (1820-1887)], Silas Bent (1820-1887) [hereafter referred to as "Silas Bent [III]" to distinguish him from his grandfather, Silas Bent (1768-1827), father, Silas Bent [Junior], and his son, Silas Bent (1882-1945)], and Crittenden McKinley (1854-).
Silas Bent's [Junior] papers mainly consist of professional correspondences concerning his first employment position and continue until his death. Included are many warrants for his various appointments.
Silas Bent's [III] collection consists mainly of his professional correspondences, clippings related to ship travel, a scrapbook, a large collection of bonds, and books either created by or received during his lifetime. Also included in the collection is Bent's personal military service sword. Both his military career and his insurance career are well represented.
The Crittenden McKinley papers consist of some photographs and a scrapbook.
ARRANGEMENT NOTE
This collection has been arranged into four series: 1) Silas Bent [Junior] papers; 2) Silas Bent [III] collection; 3) Crittenden McKinley papers; and 4) Miscellaneous.
Most of the correspondence is bound within books. Any loose correspondence is arranged according to the original order rather than chronologically. Some of the correspondences have been described to the item level. All other items have been arranged according to the original order.
RELATED MATERIALS
Two volumes of Three years of artic service by A. W. Greely (1886) were added to the Thomas Jefferson Library collection and placed in the rare book vault. [Note: catalog information was not available at the time this finding aid was created.]
Two years before the mast: a personal narrative of life at sea by Richard Dana (1864) was added to the Thomas Jefferson Library collection and placed in the rare book vault. The catalog number is G540 .D2 1864.
Narrative of the expedition of an American squadron to the China seas and Japan: performed in the years 1852, 1853, and 1854, under the command of Commodore M.C. Perry. Compiled from the original notes and journals of Commodore Perry and his officers (1856), and inscribed on the ns2:title page "Lieut. Silas Bent, U S Navy, With the kind regards, of, M. C. Perry," was added to the Thomas Jefferson Library collection and placed in the rare book vault. The catalog number is DS809 .P45 1856.
Silas Bent's [III] military sword, with him when he visited Japan with Commodore Perry in 1852, is located in the office of the Director of the Mercantile Library's office.
SILAS BENT [JUNIOR] PAPERS – 1.0 LINEAR FOOT
Scope and Content Note
The Silas Bent [Junior] papers consist mainly of a letter book (disbound to protect each letter from further damage) with correspondences relating to his career as a surveyor supervisor for the Louisiana territory, and eventual law career. Bent's law career includes first being assigned to a St. Louis judgeship then eventually becoming a Missouri Supreme Court judge.
Silas Bent [Junior] Biography
Silas Bent was born on May 16, 1768, in Rutland, Massachusetts. He was the son of Silas Bent (1744-1818) and Mary Carter (1747-1831). Bent studied law with Philip Dodridge in Wheeling, West Virginia, before securing a job in 1800 as a census taker. His next job was postmaster for the Brooke Courthouse, Virginia, and occurred in 1802. From there, Bent went to Ohio where he earned a patent for an improved water wheel. (1) Under Rufus Putnam, Bent became a deputy surveyor in 1803. In 1804 he was appointed an Associate Judge of Washington County, Ohio. A year later, Bent was appointed to become the "Principle Deputy Surveyor of Louisiana" as he lacked the corrupt, inside political connections of the other candidates already in the region.(2) After arriving in Saint Louis in 1807, Bent was appointed the "first judge of court of common pleas."(3) While signing the charter for Saint Louis in 1809, Bent also became the "presiding judge of St. Louis Court of Common Pleas."(1) In 1811 Bent became a "Judge of the Courts of Common Pleas, and Courts of Quarter Sessions of the Peace for the District of St. Louis." He later became a Supreme Court Judge of the Missouri Territories from 1813 until Missouri's annexation into the union in 1821. (1) Bent died in 1821.
Silas Bent married Martha Kerr (1778-1833) of Virginia, and they had 11 children: Charles (1799-1847), Juliannah (1801-1820), John (1803-1845), Lucy (1805-1871), Dorcas (1807-1888), William W. (1809-1869), Mary (1811-1866), George (1814-1846), Robert (1816-1841), Edward (1818-1824), Silas (1820-1887).
- The Bent family in America: being mainly a genealogy of the descendants of John Bent who settled in Sudbury, Mass., in 1638, with notes upon the family in England and elsewhere. By Allen H. Bent. Boston, Printed by D. Clapp & Son, 1900.
- History of Missouri. by David D. March. Lewis Historical Pub. Co., 1967.
- Encyclopedia of the History of St. Louis: a compendium of history and biography for ready reference. by William Hyde and Howard L. Conrad (eds). The Southern History Co., 1899.
Silas Bent [Junior] papers Collection Inventory
|
Box |
Item # |
Subject |
Description |
|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
001 |
Correspondence to Silas Bent [Junior] from George [Stani?]. 1800-07-14. One letter. |
Contains a forwarded letter from Edward Smith, Esq., asking if Silas Bent [Junior] will accept the position of census taker. A reply is requested. |
|
1 |
002 |
Correspondence to Silas Bent [Junior] from Abraham Bradely. 1802-01-18. One letter |
A letter of appreciation from the Junior Assistant Postmaster General (Abraham Bradley) to Silas Bent for sending in monies. |
|
1 |
003 |
Patent grant to Silas Bent [Junior] from the United States Patent Office. 1803-03-17. One letter |
Patent granted for an improved water-powered wheel. Includes a foldout of the mechanism. |
|
1 |
004 |
Correspondence to Silas Bent [Junior] from Rufus Putnam. Undated. On letter |
A letter to Silas Bent from the Surveyor General, Rufus Putnam, giving permission to swear in deputy surveyors |
|
1 |
005 |
Correspondence to Silas Bent [Junior] from Edward Tiffin and William Creighton. Sworn statement by Silas Bent [Junior] witnessed by D. Loring. 1804-04-11. One letter |
Front: Official letter from Edward Tiffin, Governor of Ohio, and William Creighton, Secretary of State of Ohio, appointing Silas Bent [Junior] as Associate Judge of Washington County in place of Joseph Buell. Back: Swearing in of Silas Bent [Junior] by Daniel Loring, Justice of the Peace |
|
1 |
006 |
Correspondence to Silas Bent [Junior] from Edward Tiffin. 1804-02-17. One letter |
Mentions that an official commission is being sent to Silas Bent [Junior] appointing him an “Associate Judge” |
|
1 |
007 |
Correspondence to Silas Bent [Junior] from Jared Mansfield. 1805-07-01. One letter |
Related to Naheed (?) Bent (brother?) desiring to form a new district in the Indian territories |
|
1 |
008 |
Correspondence to Silas Bent [Junior] from Martin Baum. 1806-01-08. One letter |
Receipt of 10 shares into the Miami Exporting Company |
|
1 |
009 |
Correspondence to Silas Bent [Junior] from [J?] Hunters. 1806-02-11. One letter |
A request for Silas Bent [Junior] to purchase subscription books |
|
1 |
010 |
Correspondence to Silas Bent [Junior] from Jared Mansfield. 1806-07-20. One letter |
A request for Silas Bent [Junior] to come to Cincinnati |
|
1 |
011 |
Correspondence to Silas Bent [Junior] from Jared Mansfield. 1806-08-02. One letter |
A third request from Jared Mansfield for Silas Bent [Junior] to travel to St. Louis |
|
1 |
012 |
Correspondence to Thomas Oliver from Jesse Hunt. 1806-08-10. One letter |
Correspondence hand-delivered by Silas Bent [Junior]. A request for Thomas Oliver to help Silas Bent [Junior] get started at his new job, as well as help Silas Bent [Junior] and his family settle in St. Louis |
|
1 |
013 |
Two conjoined letters: Correspondence to Jared Mansfield from Silas Bent [Junior], joined to a correspondence without an addressee, addresser or date. 1806-09-22. 2 letters |
Letter 1: A copy of a letter sent to Jared Mansfield from Silas Bent [Junior] noting the difficulties in obtaining record books, papers, and plats from the St. Louis commissioners. Letter 2: Appears to be a letter to Jared Mansfield from Silas Bent [Junior] noting the vast size and extra time needed to survey the territory. Silas Bent [Junior] requests more personnel to assist in the process. Also notes how his office has executed its duties to that point in time |
|
1 |
014 |
Correspondence to Jared Mansfield from Silas Bent [Junior]. 1806-09-28. One letter |
States “Copy No. 2” on verso. A general report to Jared Mansfield from Silas Bent [Junior] noting that nothing significant has occurred since his last correspondence except the arrival of the Lewis and Clark expedition back from their voyage to the Pacific |
|
1 |
015 |
Correspondence to Jared Mansfield from Silas Bent [Junior]. 1806-10-05. One letter |
A draft letter states that Silas Bent [Junior] has examined “the books” and has found numerous errors and alterations in them. He also notes that some of the transgressors are planning on higher political office |
|
1 |
016 |
Correspondence to Jared Mansfield from Silas Bent [Junior]. 1806-10-13. One letter |
Draft letter notes that James Rankin had originally done the [territorial] surveys. Also notes that commissioner Donaldson is travelling to Washington with Governor Wilkinson’s wife to discuss his own duties as a commissioner or the “impugned” judges, Lucas and Meigs, as commissioners |
|
1 |
017 |
Correspondence to E. Baihur from Silas Bent [Junior] and to the Surveyor General from Silas Bent [Junior]. 1806. One letter |
Two correspondences on one letter. Recto: to E. Baihur from Silas Bent [Junior] on 1806-12-19. The letter supports Baihur’s land deed claim. Verso: to Surveyor General from Silas Bent [Junior] on 1806-12-22. A criticism of the Louisiana territory surveyor’s work |
|
1 |
018 |
Correspondence to Surveyor General from Silas Bent [Junior]. 1806-12-09. One letter |
A correspondence from Silas Bent [Junior] to Jared Mansfield, the Surveyor General, noting that surveyors are requesting fees for service. Also mentions the health of “Mis Bent Juliana” |
|
1 |
019 |
Correspondence to Surveyor General from Silas Bent [Junior]. 1807-01-01. One letter |
Correspondence from Silas Bent [Junior] to Jared Mansfield asking for payment of services to survey remote lands, and W. Gallatin assisting Clark and Lewis with assisting with hostilities toward the United States government over property services |
|
1 |
020 |
Correspondence to Silas Bent [Junior] from Leonard Jewitt. 1807-01-08. One letter |
Inquiring about Silas Bent [Junior]’s arrival in St. Louis. Also mentions Jewitt’s political activities |
|
1 |
021 |
Correspondence to Jared Mandfield from Silas Bent [Junior]. 1807-02. One letter |
Correspondence from Silas Bent [Junior] to Jared Mansfield asking that Colonel Rufus Easton be given a position to survey the Indiana Territory so that immigrating friends and family may find land to establish themselves |
|
1 |
022 |
Correspondence to Silas Bent [Junior] from E. Barkus. 1807-02-24. One letter |
Correspondence from E. Barkus to Silas Bent [Junior] granting a stipend of $500.00 per year for Bent’s services |
|
1 |
023 |
Correspondence to Silas Bent [Junior] from Frederick Bates. 1807-06-14. One letter |
Letter states the appointment of Silas Bent [Junior] as “1st Justice of the Court of Quarter Sessions, and first Justice of the Court of Common Pleas in and for the District of Saint Louis” |
|
1 |
024 |
Correspondence to Silas Bent [Junior] from Frederick Bates. 1807-08-20. One letter |
Letter notes the appointment of Silas bent [Junior] as “first judge of the Court of Common Please and the Court of Quarter Sessions of the Peace for the District of Saint Louis” |
|
1 |
025 |
Correspondence to Silas Bent [Junior] from M.S. 1808-05-26. One letter |
A request for the Missouri Bottom grant originally given to James Hart by Zenon Trudeau and surveyed by Antoine Soulard in 1798 |
|
1 |
026 |
Correspondence to Silas Bent [Junior] from Jared Mansfield. 1808-09-24. One letter |
Correspondence from Jared Mansfield to Silas Bent [Junior] mentioning Bent’s illness. Despite his illness, Mansfield requests that Bent and his assistant survey “the whole of Range 2 East” |
|
1 |
027 |
Correspondence to Silas Bent [Junior] from Meriwether Lewis. 1808-11-26. One letter |
Letter notes the appointment of Silas Bent [Junior] as “Auditor of Public Accounts for the District of Saint Louis” |
|
1 |
028 |
Correspondence from Silas Bent [Junior] to [?]. 1808-02-01. One letter |
Recommendations for W.H. Elliot and W. Sarm. Perry for deputy surveyor positions |
|
1 |
029 |
Page from “The revised ordinance of the city of Saint Louis.” 1871. One letter |
Page 60. Mentions Silas Bent [Junior]’s role in incorporating Saint Louis |
|
1 |
030 |
Correspondence to Jared Mansfield from Silas Bent [Junior]. 1810-02-04. One letter |
Correspondence from Silas Bent [Junior] to Jared Mansfield noting enclosed completed surveys, and the narratives of various agents |
|
1 |
031 |
Draft correspondence from Silas Bent [Junior] to [?]. 1810-02-26. One letter |
Appears to be to Jared Mansfield. References the correspondence from 1810-02-04. |
|
1 |
032 |
Correspondence from Silas Bent [Junior]. 1810-05-24. One letter |
A copy of a letter recording financial transactions for surveying |
|
1 |
033 |
Correspondence to Silas Bent [Junior] from M.P. Leduc. 1810-10-16. One letter |
Correspondence to Silas Bent [Junior] to Marie P. Leduc |
|
1 |
034 |
Correspondence to Silas Bent [Junior] from M.P. Leduc. 1810-10-15. One letter |
A partial correspondence to Silas Bent [Junior] from Marie P. Leduc about land parcels |
|
1 |
035 |
Correspondence to Surveyor General from Silas Bent [Junior]. 1810-11-12. One letter |
A copy of correspondence to Jared Mansfield from Silas Bent [Junior] |
|
1 |
036 |
Correspondence to Silas Bent [Junior] from Frederick Bates. 1810-01-05. One letter |
Correspondence from Frederick Bates commissioning Bent to become an “Auditor of territorial [?]” |
|
1 |
037 |
Correspondence to Silas Bent [Junior] from Frederick Bates. 1811-01-05. One letter |
An appointment of Silas Bent [Junior] as “Auditor of territorial Account” |
|
1 |
038 |
Correspondence to Silas Bent [Junior] from Benjamin Howard. 1811-09-02. One letter |
An appointment of Silas Bent [Junior] as “Judge of the Courts of Common Please, and Courts of Quarter Sessions of the Peace for the District of St. Louis.” Also signed by Frederick Bates |
|
1 |
039 |
Correspondence to Jared Mansfield from Silas Bent [Junior]. 1812-01-30. One letter |
A draft correspondence noting that various documents were sent to Mansfield, and that Bent received many vague requests from a “Board of commissioners” to survey land. Bent assigned a deputy surveyor, Mr. Russell, to complete the tasks. He also mentions a dispute between Mr. Soulard and Judge Lucas over a plat |
|
1 |
040 |
Correspondence to Jared Mansfield from Silas Bent [Junior]. 1812-01-30. One letter |
A draft correspondence outlining the dispute with the Board of Commissioners, Mr. Soulard, and Judge Lucas. He notes that Mr. Russell has been assisting Bent on trying to fulfill the request of the Board |
|
1 |
041 |
Correspondence to ? from Silas Bent [Junior]. 1812-08-11. One letter |
A copy of correspondence from Silas Bent [Junior] with recommendations for appointments of surveyors |
|
1 |
042 |
Correspondence to Silas Bent [Junior] from Frederick Bates. 1813-02-02. One letter |
Handwriting is too difficult to read |
|
1 |
043 |
Correspondence to Silas Bent [Junior] from James Monroe. 1813-02-27. One letter |
Appointment of Silas Bent [Junior] as “Judge of the Missouri Territory” |
|
1 |
044 |
Written oath. 1813-06-26. One letter |
A written oath by Silas Bent [Junior] for judge of the Missouri Territory. Also contains a written witness statement by Frederick Bates |
|
1 |
045 |
Draft correspondence to J. Meigs from Silas Bent [Junior]. 1813-06-22. One letter |
Draft correspondence to Joshia Meigs, Surveyor General, from Silas Bent [Junior]. |
|
1 |
046 |
Draft (2nd) correspondence to Josiah Meigs from Silas Bent [Junior]. 1813-06-02. One letter |
Correspondence discussing a backlog of lands claims in need of surveying. Meigs also notes that a change of the Secretary of the Treasury will impact surveying payment. |
|
1 |
047 |
Testimonial by James Russell. 1827-11-08. One letter |
Testimonial by James Russell that Marth and John Bent are to administer two tracts of land for the educational benefit of George, Robert, and Silas [III] |
|
1 |
048 |
Sworn statement by Silas Bent [Junior]. 1827-11. One letter |
Transfer of ownership of Julie, a slave, to Silas Bent [Junior] |
|
1 |
049 |
“Courses and distances of the lines of S Bent survey.” One letter |
A handwritten note titled “Courses and distances of the lines of S Bent survey” details the coordinates of Silas Bent’s tract |
|
1 |
050 |
Correspondence to Silas Bent [Junior] from James Barry. 1807-12-23. One letter |
Transfer of property ownership from James Barry to Silas Bent [Junior] |
|
1 |
051 |
Correspondence to John Scott from Josiah Meigs. 1817-02-07. One letter |
Correspondence to John Scott, Missouri Rector Surveyor General, from Josiah Meigs about a granted patent application. Letter was then likely forwarded to Silas Bent [Junior] by John Scott |
|
1 |
052 |
Scrap piece of paper. Undated. One letter |
Writing is incomplete. Notes that the author’s name might be associated with [illegible] |
|
1 |
053 |
Correspondence to Silas Bent [Junior] from E. Hempstead. 1814-02-13. One letter |
The letter discusses various recommendations of personnel. Many of the names are illegible |
|
1 |
054 |
Correspondence to Silas Bent [Junior] from Frederick Bates. 1814-05-28. One letter |
Correspondence that Governor Clark reported the murder of “one or more of the white inhabitants” of the Missouri territory by the Osage Indians and notes that Bent will have accommodations ready for him |
|
1 |
055 |
Correspondence to Silas Bent [Junior] from P. Butcher. 1814-12-28. One letter |
Correspondence apologizing for missing an appointment and noting that his health is much better |
|
1 |
056 |
Two conjoined correspondences to Silas Bent [Junior]. 1817-1819. Two letters |
56A: Correspondence to Silas Bent [Junior] from John Bent. 1817-05-24. Notes that he might come home [from school?], whether he should quit Latin, but considers science important, and details his latest expenses. 56B: Correspondence to Silas Bent [Junior] from Lilburn W. Boggs. 1819-08-04. About a desire for Mary to return to Saint Louis and their potential travel in September |
|
1 |
057 |
Invitation from The University Club. 1959-04-06. One letter |
An announcement of upcoming dance dates |
|
1 |
058 |
Correspondence from William Clark. 1817-03-17. One letter |
An affirmation that Silas Bent [Junior] took an oath to become a “Superior Judge” of the Missouri territory. No specific addressee noted |
|
1 |
059 |
2 pages out of a ledger. Undated. Two letters |
No further information |
|
1 |
060 |
Correspondence to Silas bent [Junior] from James Madison. 1817-01-21. One letter |
A proclamation by James Madison declaring Silas Bent [Junior] a judge over Missouri. Also signed by James Monroe |
|
1 |
061 |
Correspondence to Silas Bent [Junior] from Wm. H. Crawford. 1819-04-25. One letter |
Correspondence to Silas Bent [Junior] from William H. Crawford |
|
1 |
062 |
Correspondence to Silas Bent [Junior] from Lilburn W. Boggs. 1820-06-14. One letter |
Correspondence noting that Julia and the child have recovered. Boggs also mentions a conversation with Gene Smith about the state Governor’s office and noting that Bent was offered an appointment as Treasurer |
|
1 |
063 |
Correspondence to Silas Bent [Junior] from David Barton. 1825-02-02. One letter |
Correspondence noting that McRee has been appointed Surveyor General. Barton also discusses the upcoming Presidential election |
|
1 |
064 |
Correspondence to Silas Bent [Junior] to David Outnam. 1825-12-26. One letter |
Correspondence relating to [?] [Harin Chamberlin]’s passage to Saint Louis and his qualifications |
|
1 |
065 |
Correspondence to Silas Bent [Junior] to [?]. 1826-01-04. One letter |
Receipt for tuition payment |
|
1 |
071 |
Binder for Silas Bent [Junior] correspondences. One binder |
Items 1-70 |
SILAS BENT [III] PAPERS, 1842-1975 (BULK FROM 1842-1884) – 2.0 LINEAR FEET
Separated Materials Note
Two years before the mast: a personal narrative of life at sea by Richard Dana (1864) was added to the Thomas Jefferson Library collection and placed in the rare book vault. The catalog number is G540 .D2 1864. Narrative of the expedition of an American squadron to the China seas and Japan: performed in the years 1852, 1853, and 1854, under the command of Commodore M.C. Perry. Compiled from the original notes and journals of Commodore Perry and his officers (1856) and inscribed on the ns2:title page "Lieut. Silas Bent, U S Navy, With the kind regards, of, M. C. Perry," was added to the Thomas Jefferson Library collection and placed in the rare book vault. The catalog number is DS809 .P45 1856. Silas Bent's [III] military sword, with him when he visited Japan with Commodore Perry in 1852, is in the office of the Director of the Mercantile Library's office.
Silas Bent [III] Biography
Silas Bent was born in 1820 in St. Louis and died in Shelter Island, Long Island, in 1887. The son of Silas Bent (1768-1827) and Martha Kerr (1778-1833), he went into the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland, in 1836. Bent rose up through the ranks from midshipman (1836) to master (1849), to become a lieutenant in 1849. (1) He journeyed to Japan with Commodore Matthew C. Perry in 1852. He left the military in 1861, due to the Civil War, and went back to Saint Louis where he took a position with the Saint Louis Mutual Life Insurance Company. (1) In 1872, Bent published "Gateways to the Pole." Because of an error, Bent's resignation was never processed, and he rejoined the Navy in 1881. Bent was also a member of the Board of Freeholders of Saint Louis.
Silas Bent married Ann Eliza Taylor and had 2 children: Mary Lawrence, Lucy (1860-).
- The Bent family in America: being mainly a genealogy of the descendants of John Bent who settled in Sudbury, Mass., in 1638, with notes upon the family in England and elsewhere. By Allen H. Bent. Boston, Printed by D. Clapp & Son, 1900.
Scope and Contents note
Silas Bent [III]'s collection consists mainly of his professional correspondences, clippings related to ship travel, a scrapbook, a large collection of bonds, and books either created by or received during his lifetime. Also included in the collection is Bent's personal military service sword. Both his military career and his insurance career are well represented.
Silas Bent [III] Papers Collection Inventory
|
Box |
Item # |
Subject |
Description |
|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
066 |
“Notice to mariners of icebergs in the south Atlantic Ocean.” Undated. One letter |
Pages 3 and 4 from an unknown source |
|
1 |
067 |
“Notice to mariners of icebergs in the south Atlantic, 1869-70.” Undated. One letter |
Pages 1 and 2 from an unknown source |
|
1 |
068 |
“Notice to mariners of icebergs in the south Atlantic Ocean.” Undated. One letter |
No further information |
|
1 |
069 |
Correspondence to Silas Bent [III] from James Craik. 1869-10-29. One letter |
Correspondence noting a survey, under the command of Colonel Kellogg, travelling to the “Northern limits” and presenting a chance to test Silas Bent’s [III] theories |
|
1 |
070 |
Correspondence to Silas Bent [III] from Henry Overstolz. 187? One letter |
A duplicate note from Henry Overstolz, mayor of Saint Louis (1876-1881) titled “special order II” notes that John W. Noble has resigned from the Committee of Safety and asking Bent to fill the vacancy |
|
1 |
072 |
Letterbook of Silas Bent [III]. 1820-1975 (Bulk, 1820-1887). One letterbook |
A scrapbook of correspondences collected by Silas Bent [III] |
|
1 |
072-001 |
Appointment as “Passed midshipman.” 1842-07-08. One letter |
A vellum warrant appointing Silas Bent [III] a “Passing midshipman” in the Navy of the United States. Signed by President John Tyler and Secretary of the Navy Abel P. Upshur |
|
1 |
072-002 |
Correspondence to Mrs. C. Carr Esq., from L.F. Linn. 1836-07-04. One letter |
The correspondence contains a promise to aid Silas Bent [III] and mentions the delivery of papers |
|
1 |
072-003 |
Correspondence to Silas Bent [III] from Mahlon Dickerson. 1836-07-01. One letter |
A letter from the Navy Department and signed by Dickerson. Handwriting difficult to read |
|
1 |
072-004 |
Correspondence to Silas Bent [III] from M. Dickerson. 1836-09-03. One letter |
A letter from Mahlon Dickerson asking Silas bent [III] to travel to Florida and join with Commodore A.J. Dallas of the West India Squadron |
|
1 |
072-005 |
Correspondence to M. Dickerson to M.P. Mit (Commander). 1837-05-12. One letter |
A copy of a recommendation from M.P. Mit to Mahlon Dickerson that Silas Bent [III] has performed well while serving aboard the U.S. frigate, Constellation, and should be promoted to midshipman |
|
1 |
072-006 |
Correspondence to Silas bent [III] from A.J. Dallas. 1837-07-25. One letter |
A letter from Alexander J. Dallas praising Silas Bent [III] for his performance as acting midshipman |
|
1 |
072-007 |
Correspondence to Silas Bent [III] from M. Dickerson. 1837-09-16. One letter |
A warrant promoting Silas Bent [III] to midshipman signed by Mahlon Dickerson |
|
1 |
072-008 |
Warrant of promotion to midshipman. 1837-09-16. One letter |
A vellum warrant promoting Silas Bent [III] to midshipman |
|
1 |
072-009 |
Correspondence to Silas Bent [III] from M. McIntosh. 1838-03-05. One letter |
A correspondence from M. McIntosh (flag lieutenant) requesting Silas Bent [III] report to the U.S. ship, St. Louis |
|
1 |
072-010 |
Correspondence to Silas Bent [III] from A.J. Dallas. 1838-03-15. One letter |
A correspondence from Alexander J. Dallas praising Silas Bent’s [III] performance. He also wishes Bent well on his upcoming exam |
|
1 |
072-011 |
Correspondence to the Board of Examiners from Thomas Paine. 1838-05-01. One letter |
A copy of a correspondence from Commander Thomas Paine praising Silas Bent’s [III] performance aboard the U.S. St. Louis |
|
1 |
072-012 |
Correspondence to Silas Bent [III] from M. McIntosh. 1838-09-24. One letter |
A correspondence from M. McIntosh, flag captain, asking Silas Bent [III] to report to the U.S. frigate, Constellation |
|
1 |
072-013 |
Dates of events from 1836-1846. One letter |
No further information |
|
1 |
072-014 |
Correspondence to Silas Bent [III] from Benjamin Page. 1838-09-26. One letter |
Correspondence praising Silas Bent’s [III] performance aboard the U.S. Natches |
|
1 |
072-015 |
Correspondence to Silas Bent [III] from M. McIntosh. 1838-10-26. One letter |
Correspondence praising Silas Bent’s [III] performance aboard the U.S. Constellation |
|
1 |
072-016 |
Correspondence to Silas Bent [III] from [?]. 1838-11-16. One letter |
Correspondence permitting Silas Bent [III] one week for a leave of absence |
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1 |
072-017 |
Correspondence to Silas Bent [III] from J.K. Paulding. 1838-11-23. One letter |
Correspondence from James K. Paulding permitting Silas Bent [III] to attend the naval school in New York |
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1 |
072-018 |
Correspondence to Silas Bent [III] from [Chief Niaqly?]. 1838-11-28. One letter |
Correspondence requesting Silas Bent [III] to report to Commander Stringham for performing well at the naval school |
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1 |
072-019 |
Correspondence to Silas Bent [III] from J.K. Paulding. 1839-01-25. One letter |
A copy of correspondence from James K. Paulding asking Silas Bent [III] to report to Commander Warrington for duty aboard the U.S. frigate, Constitution |
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1 |
072-020 |
Correspondence to Silas Bent [III] from Dan Turner. 1844-10-30. One letter |
Correspondence from Captain Dan Turner praising Silas Bent [III] for his performance aboard the U.S. Constitution |
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1 |
072-021 |
Correspondence to Silas Bent [III] from A.P. Upshur. 1841-11-04. One letter |
Correspondence from Abel P. Upshur permitting Silas Bent [III] to report to Commander James Biddle at the naval school of Philadelphia |
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1 |
072-022 |
Correspondence to Silas Bent [III] from A.P. Upshur. 1842-05-17. One letter |
Correspondence from A.P. Upshur acknowledging receipt of two copies of a letter sent to Silas Bent [III] |
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1 |
072-023 |
Correspondence to the U.S. Navel School from J. Meiere. 1842-06-13. One letter |
A copy of correspondence praising Silas Bent [III] for his completion of a Spanish language class |
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1 |
072-024 |
Correspondence to Silas Bent [III] from A.P. Upshur. 1842-06-02. One letter |
Correspondence from A.P. Upshur requesting Silas Bent [III] to attend an exam on the 13th |
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1 |
072-025 |
Correspondence to Silas Bent [III] from James Barron. 1842-06-20. One letter |
Correspondence acknowledging that Silas Bent [III] passed his classes and no longer needs to attend school |
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1 |
072-026 |
Correspondence to Silas Bent [III] from A.P. Upshur. 1842-07-08. One letter |
Correspondence from A.P. Upshur with a warrant promoting Silas Bent [III] to “Passed midshipman” |
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1 |
072-027 |
Correspondence to Silas Bent [III] from A.P. Upshur. 1842-07-16. One letter |
Correspondence from A.P. Upshur granting Silas Bent [III] a leave of absence for three months |
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1 |
072-028 |
Correspondence to Silas Bent [III] from A.P. Upshur. 1842-09-02. One letter |
Correspondence from A.P. Upshur denying Silas Bent [III] his request for a further leave of absence |
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1 |
072-029 |
Correspondence to Silas Bent [III] from A.P. Upshur. 1842-10-28. One letter |
Correspondence from A.P. Upshur acknowledging a request to travel to New Orleans |
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1 |
072-030 |
A scrap of paper with writing. Undated. One letter |
Written on paper: “detached from Stove Ship Erie & ordered to Receiving Ship Experiment at Phila Jany 1843” |
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1 |
072-031 |
Correspondence to Silas Bent [III] from A.P. Upshur. 1843-01-06. One letter |
Correspondence from A.P. Upshur asking Silas Bent [III] to proceed to Philadelphia and report to Commodore Read onboard the receiving vessel |
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1 |
072-032 |
Correspondence to Silas Bent [III] from A. Tho. Smith. 1843-05-09. One letter |
Correspondence requesting Silas Bent [III] to report to Commodore Read for coastal survey duty under Lieutenant George S. Blake |
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1 |
072-033 |
Correspondence to Silas Bent [III] from David Crenshaw. 1843-08-02. One letter |
Correspondence from David Crenshaw appointing Silas Bent [III] as acting Master of the U.S. schooner Gallatin and reporting to Lieutenant Commander George S. Blake |
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1 |
072-034 |
Correspondence to Silas Bent [III] from George S. Blake. Undated. One letter |
Correspondence to Silas Bent [III] from George S. Blake. Handwriting is too difficult to read |
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1 |
072-035 |
Paper describing Silas Bent’s [III] navel services between 1836 and 1846. Undated. One letter |
No further information |
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1 |
072-036 |
Correspondence to Silas Bent [III] from George S. Blake. 1844-02-26. One letter |
Correspondence from George S. Blake approving Silas Bent [III] his one-week leave of absence |
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1 |
072-037 |
Correspondence to Silas Bent [III] from G. Bancroft. 1845-06-18. One letter |
Correspondence from G. Bancroft approving Silas Bent [III] his three months’ leave of absence |
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1 |
072-038 |
Correspondence to Silas Bent [III] from A.O. Dayton. 1844-07-31. One letter |
Correspondence denying Silas Bent [III] a pay increase for work done at a higher grade level. Letter was loose in book |
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1 |
072-039 |
Correspondence to Silas Bent [III] from John Nelson. 1844-07-31. One letter |
Correspondence from John Nelson, United States Attorney General. Handwriting is too difficult to read. Letter was loose in book |
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1 |
072-040 |
Correspondence to Silas Bent [III] from A.D. [Bauer?]. 1860-06-12. One letter |
Handwriting is too difficult to read. Letter loose in letterbook |
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1 |
072-041 |
Correspondence to Silas Bent [III] from G.S. Blake. 1845-12-25. One letter |
Handwriting is difficult to read. May be discussing both military service and oceanic observations. Loose in book |
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1 |
072-042 |
Correspondence to Silas Bent [III] from George S. Blake. 1845-06-06. One letter |
Correspondence from George S. Blake granting Silas Bent [III] permission to leave the Gallatin |
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1 |
072-043 |
Correspondence to Silas Bent [III] from George S. Blake. 1846-01-25. One letter |
Handwriting is partly illegible. Mentions George S. Blake’s traveling to survey the Texas coast. Also, there are many references to Mr. G. Bancroft |
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1 |
072-044 |
Two letters adhered to each other. Two letters |
Two letters, loose in the book, adhered to each other |
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1 |
072-044A |
Correspondence to A.M. McBlair from the Treasury Department, 1885-09-24. One letter |
Correspondence from the Fourth Auditor’s Office of the Treasury Department to A.M. McBlair notifying that [?] is getting three months’ back pay due to a claim that he is deceased |
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1 |
072-044B |
Correspondence to Silas Bent [III] from A.M. McBlair. 1885-10-05. One letter |
Correspondence asking Silas Bent [III] to find out if Mrs. William Smith ever received her deceased husband’s three months’ pay |
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1 |
072-045 |
Correspondence to Silas Bent [III] from G. Bancroft. 1846-07-06. One letter |
Correspondence asking Silas Bent [III] to proceed to New York and report to Captain Stringham on board Preble. Letter loose in book |
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1 |
072-046 |
Correspondence to Silas Bent [III] from A.R. Barny. 1846-09-19. One letter |
Correspondence from Judge Advocate General A.R. Barny requesting that Silas Bent [III] proceed to U.S. ship North Carolina to testify in Henry S. Chipman’s court martial. Signed by John Y. Mason |
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1 |
072-047 |
Correspondence to Silas Bent [III] from A.O. Dayton. 1846-08-28. One letter |
Correspondence relates to a lack of extra pay for Silas Bent [III] for having been Master of the Gallatin |
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1 |
072-048 |
Correspondence to Silas Bent [III] from A.O. Dayton. 1846-07-11. One letter |
Correspondence from A.O. Dayton noting that a requested account transfer for Silas Bent [III] has been completed. Letter loose in book |
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1 |
072-049 |
Correspondence to Silas Bent [III] from A.O. Dayton. 1851-01-06. One letter |
Correspondence from A.O. Dayton making sure that Silas Bent’s [III] accounts are accurate. Letter loose on book |
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1 |
072-050 |
Correspondence to Silas Bent [III] from A.O. Dayton. 1851-04-04. One letter |
Correspondence noting a payment for Silas bent’s [III] leave, and noting that pay for a court martial has not been paid out |
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1 |
072-051 |
Correspondence to Silas Bent [III] from David Geisinger. 1848-10-07. One letter |
Correspondence from David Geisinger, commanding the United States East Indies squadron, appointing Silas Bent [III] as acting Lieutenant on the Preble. Geisinger also notes that Bent, as Acting Master, is to continue those duties as well |
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1 |
072-052 |
Correspondence to Silas Bent [III] from John Y. Mason. 1849-02-27. One letter |
Correspondence appointing Silas Bent [III] to Master in the Navy |
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1 |
072-053 |
Envelope: “Resignation papers.” 1861-1881. One envelope |
Contains 11 correspondences |
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1 |
072-053A |
Correspondence to Silas Bent [III] from A. [D.?] Baum. 1861-05-01. One letter |
Handwriting is too difficult to read |
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1 |
072-053B |
Correspondence to Silas Bent [III] from A. [D.] Baum. 1860-01-14. One letter |
Handwriting is too difficult to read |
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1 |
072-053C |
Correspondence to Silas Bent [III] from Gideon Welles. 1861-05-05. One letter |
A copy of correspondence from Gideon Welles noting the resignation of Silas Bent [III] |
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1 |
072-053D |
Correspondence to Abraham Lincoln from Silas Bent [III]. 1861-04-28. One letter |
A submission by Silas Bent [III] to Abraham Lincoln of Bent’s resignation from the Navy |
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1 |
072-053E |
Correspondence to Silas Bent [III] from Frank Chaford. 1879-04-07. One letter |
Correspondence from Frank Chaford seeking an appointment about a claim. Letterhead states “Office of Receivers of the Saint Louis Mutual Life Insurance Company, Granite Block, 404 Market St.” Also, printed in the upper left corner “Silas Bent, Chair’n. Wm. Spear, Fred. Von Phul. } receivers, W.C. Bean, Secy” |
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1 |
072-053F |
Correspondence to Silas Bent [III] from J.M. Bradshaw. 18??-03-20. One letter |
Handwriting is too difficult to read |
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1 |
072-053G |
Correspondence to Rutherford B. Hayes from Silas Bent [III]. 1881-01-13. One letter |
Correspondence noting Silas Bent’s [III] resignation of 1861-04-25, and that it was “never acted upon” so Silas Bent [III] is withdrawing the resignation |
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1 |
072-053H |
Correspondence to A.D. Bache from Silas Bent [III. 1861-04-25. One letter |
Correspondence from Silas Bent [III] informing A.D. Bache of Bent’s resignation and asking him to forward the letter to the President |
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1 |
072-053I |
Correspondence to Abraham Lincoln from Silas Bent [III]. 1861-04-25. One letter |
Correspondence to Abraham Lincoln from Silas Bent [III] stating his resignation from the Navy |
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1 |
072-053J |
Correspondence to Silas Bent [III] from Gideon Welles. 1861-05-13. One letter |
Correspondence noting Silas Bent’s [III] resignation and stating that he’s no longer on the “rolls” |
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1 |
072-053K |
Correspondence to Nathan Goff, Jr. from Silas Bent [III]. 1881-01-15. One letter |
Correspondence notes the resignation of Silas Bent [III], and that a change in the law withdrew that resignation and now awaits orders |
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1 |
072-054 |
Warrant promotion to Lieutenant. 1849-04-01. One letter |
A warrant appointing Silas Bent [III] as a Lieutenant in the Navy. Signed by Zachary Taylor, William Ballard Preston (Secretary of the Navy), and L.B. Hardin |
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1 |
072-055 |
Warrant promotion to Master. 1849-02-22. One letter |
A warrant from James K. Polk appointing Silas Bent [III] as a Master of the Nacy. Also signed by John Y. Mason, Secretary of the Navy |
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1 |
072-056 |
Correspondence to Silas Bent [III] from Wm. Ballard Preston. 1849-08-06. One letter |
Correspondence from William Ballard Preston noting the enclosure of Silas Bent’s [III] commission as Lieutenant from 1849-08-04 |
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1 |
072-057 |
Correspondence to Silas Bent [III] from Wm. Ballard Preston. 1850-03-05. One letter |
Correspondence from William Ballard Preston notes the enclosure of Silas Bent’s [III] commission as Lieutenant from 1850-02-28 |
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1 |
072-058 |
Correspondence to Silas Bent [III] from Tho. Ap C. Jones. 1850-05-16. One letter |
Correspondence from Thomas ap Catsby Jones, commander of the United States Naval Pacific squadron, requesting Silas Bent [III] to report to Commander James Flynn as a member of the Naval [?] Court Martial aboard the U.S. sloop, Falmouth, on 1850-05-23 |
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1 |
072-059 |
Correspondence to Tho. Ap C. Jones from Silas Bent [III]. 1850-06-29. One letter |
A request from Silas Bent [III] to Thomas ap Catsby Jones to return home aboard the Preble. Letter forwarded by James [Glynn?]. A response by Jones says the request cannot be granted |
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1 |
072-060 |
Correspondence to Silas Bent [III] from C.S McCauley. 1850-07-09. One letter |
Correspondence from Charles S. McCauley to Silas Bent [III] denying a request to return home aboard the U.S. Savannah via the Isthmus |
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1 |
072-061 |
Correspondence to Silas Bent [III] from W.P. McArthur. 1850-10-14. One letter |
Handwriting is somewhat illegible. Correspondence from William P. McArthur seems to be a request for an item from Silas Bent [III] |
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1 |
072-062 |
Correspondence to Silas Bent [III] from James Glynn. 1851-01-15. One letter |
Correspondence to Silas Bent [III] from James Glynn, commander of the Preble, praising Bent and expressing pleasure at their friendship |
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1 |
072-063 |
Correspondence to Silas Bent [III] from Will A. Graham. 1851-01-03. One letter |
Correspondence from William A. Graham, Secretary of the Navy, granting Bent permission for a three-month leave of absence. A note ay the bottom displays that Bent served aboard the Preble for 4.5 years under Commander W. Phillas, then under Commander James Glynn |
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1 |
072-064 |
Correspondence to Silas Bent [III] from Will A. Graham. 1851-03-03. One letter |
Correspondence granting Silas Bent [III] permission for a one-year leave of absence. A note at the bottom of the letter states that Bent went abroad with Thomas ap Catsby Jone and [?] |
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1 |
072-065 |
Correspondence to Silas Bent [III] from Will A. Graham. 1851-03-05. One letter |
A triplicate copy of a correspondence from William A. Graham to Silas Bent [III], also sent to [Barring?] Brothers & co., requesting that Bent receive an allowance of $100 per month for one year |
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1 |
072-066 |
Correspondence to Silas Bent [III] from Will A. Graham. 1852-02-10. One letter |
Correspondence granting Silas Bent [III] a request for a three-month extension to Bent’s leave of absence beginning April first. Note on the correspondence states that Thomas ap Catsby Jones was shot as a spectator and Bent’s leave request is to care for Jones |
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1 |
072-067 |
Correspondence to Silas Bent [III] from John P. Kennedy. 1852-09-21. One letter |
Correspondence from John P. Kennedy, Secretary of the Navy, ordering Bent to travel to Commodore Matthew Calbraith Perry on the U.S. steam frigate, Mississippi |
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1 |
072-068 |
Correspondence to Commodore M.C. Perry from Silas Bent [III]. 1853-06-27. One letter |
Correspondence requesting Bent to survey the Japanese harbor |
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1 |
072-069 |
Correspondence to Silas Bent [III] from M.C. Perry. 1854-03-18. One letter |
Correspondence from Matthew Calbraith Perry requesting Bent report to Commander John Pope to commence with the survey of the Japanese harbor |
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1 |
072-070 |
Correspondence to [?] from Thomas U. Seymour. 18??-10-27. One letter |
Correspondence from Thomas U. Seymour relates to a proposal to build railroads in Russia |
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1 |
072-071 |
Correspondence to Colonel Galt from Thomas U. Seymour. 1855-10-11. One letter |
Three letters written on one page: 1) Main correspondence from Thomas U. Seymour to Colonel Galt that a Mr. Shaffner will be visiting Galt to talk business; 2) Note from Silas Bent [III] to Commodore Perry reporting on his trip to Rusia; 3) Note from Commodore Perry to Bent asking Bent to act as proxy for Perry in meeting with Seymour in St. Petersburg |
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1 |
072-072 |
Correspondence to Silas Bent [III] from M.C. Perry. 1854-01-03. One letter |
Correspondence appointing Bent to Flag Lieutenant to the East India squadron. Bent must report to Captain McClunney aboard the Powhatan |
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1 |
072-073 |
Correspondence to Silas Bent [III] from J.C. Dobbins. 1855-01-23. One letter |
Correspondence acknowledging Bent’s presence in New York for new orders. Note at bottom: Bent recounts his route from Japan to New York |
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1 |
072-074 |
Correspondence to Silas Bent [III] from M.C. Perry. 1855-03-13. One letter |
Correspondence notes that Matthew Calbraith Perry has communicated with the department to have Silas Bent [III] report to him. Perry notes that he has also been sick for three weeks |
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1 |
072-075 |
Correspondence to Silas Bent [III] from J.C. Dobbin. 1855-03-19. One letter |
Correspondence requesting that Silas Bent [III] report to Matthew Calbraith Perry in New York to help with the report about the mission to Japan |
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1 |
072-076 |
Correspondence to Silas Bent [III] from A.W. Barke. 1856-01-14. One letter |
Handwriting is too difficult to read |
|
1 |
072-077 |
Correspondence to Silas Bent [III] from G.A. [Danib?]. 1856-01-30. One letter |
Correspondence from G.A. [Danib?] congratulating and encouraging Bent on his scientific investigations |
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1 |
072-078 |
Correspondence to Silas Bent [III] from A.W. Bark. 18??-12-26. One letter |
Handwriting is too difficult to read |
|
1 |
072-079 |
Correspondence to Silas Bent [III] from A. W. Barke. 1856-01-07. One letter |
Handwriting is too difficult to read |
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1 |
072-080 |
Correspondence to Silas Bent [III] from Charles N. Welsh. 1856-09-22. One letter |
Correspondence from Charles N. Welsh to Silas Bent [III] granting a leave of absence of two weeks |
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1 |
072-081 |
Correspondence to Silas Bent [III] from M.C. Perry. 1857-02-17. One letter |
Correspondence that relates to various Navy happenings |
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1 |
072-082 |
Correspondence to J.C. Dobbin from M.C. Perry. 1857-01-14. One letter |
Copy of correspondence from M.C. Perry to James C. Dobbin (Secretary of the Navy) praising Silas Bent’s [III] service and making the case to Dobbin that Bent Is “well deserving of any favor the department may be pleased to confer upon him” |
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1 |
072-083 |
Correspondence to Silas Bent [III] from J.C. Dobbin. 1847-01-26. One letter |
Correspondence detaching Bent from Commodore Perry and granting a 12-month furlough |
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1 |
072-084 |
Correspondence to James Glynn and John DeCamp from Silas Bent [III]. 1857-12-05. One letter |
Copy of correspondence from Bent to Glynn and DeCamp written to explain the reconciliation of a misunderstanding between Glynn and DeCamp |
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1 |
072-085 |
Correspondence to Silas Bent [III] from W. [?}. 1857-12-11. One letter |
Correspondence from W. [?] to Silas Bent [III] noting Bent’s appointment to a position of [?] |
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1 |
072-086 |
Correspondence to Silas Bent [III] from [?]. 1857-11-20. One letter |
Correspondence is a request for Bent to attend a “Naval Court of Inquiry” concerning James Glynn. Notes at the top of the letter stated the cost of travel and is signed by Fred K. Koones, clerk for Albert Greenleaf. Also signed by Isaac Toucey |
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1 |
072-087 |
Correspondence to Silas Bent [III] from A. Greenleaf. 1837-12-18. One letter |
Correspondence from Albert Greenleaf about sending a check to cover Bent’s travel expenses for the Glynn inquiry |
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1 |
072-088 |
Correspondence to Silas Bent [III] from M.C. Perry. 1857-11-28. One letter |
Handwriting is mostly illegible. The correspondence from Matthew Calbraith Perry appears to be apologizing for not communicating with Silas Bent [III] more often |
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1 |
072-089 |
Correspondence to Silas Bent [III] from [?]. 1857-11-28. One letter |
A request for Bent to attend the “Naval Court of Inquiry” concerning “George A. Stevens late.” Also signed by Isaac Toucey |
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1 |
072-090 |
Correspondence to Silas Bent [III] from James Glynn. 1858-01-22. One letter |
Correspondence describing various personal and political events |
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1 |
072-091 |
Correspondence to Stephen A. Douglas to Silas Bent [III]. 1858-01-12. One letter |
Copy of correspondence to Stephen A. Douglas from Bent requesting an extension of a furlough because of marriage |
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1 |
072-092 |
Correspondence to Isaac Toucey from Silas bent [III]. 1858-01-16. One letter |
A request from Bent to Toucey, Secretary of the Navy, for a one-year extension to a furlough begun on 1857-01-16 |
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1 |
072-093 |
Correspondence to Silas Bent [III] from S.A. Douglas. 1858-01-23. One letter |
The correspondence from Douglas to Bent relates to a meeting between Douglas and Toucey discussing Bent’s request for a furlough extension. Toucey orally grants the extension |
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1 |
072-094 |
Correspondence to Silas Bent [III] from Isaac Toucey. 1859-04-30. One letter |
Correspondence officially granting Vent a furlough extension through 1859-05-03 |
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1 |
072-095 |
Correspondence to Silas Bent [III] from James Glynn. 1858-07-02. One letter |
The correspondence mainly relates to Glynn’s desire to command a ship again |
|
1 |
072-096 |
Correspondence to Silas Bent [III] from Jame Glynn. 1858-07-15. One letter |
Correspondence mentioning Bent’s sailing from Key West and a discussion of British versus American ships |
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1 |
072-097 |
Correspondence to Silas Bent [III] from Jame Glynn. 1858-09-28. One letter |
The correspondence generally notes possible assistance to Bent |
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1 |
072-098 |
Newsletter: “Balson’s Reports: Investments and barometer letter.” 1975-06-23. One letter |
Volume 66, number 25 of “Balson’s Reports: Investment and barometer letter” |
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1 |
072-099 |
Correspondence to Silas Bent [III] from Jame Glynn. 1858-09-09. One letter |
Correspondence containing a general discussion of various happenings in the Navy |
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1 |
072-100 |
Correspondence to Silas Bent [III] from James Glynn. 1858-09-23. One letter |
Correspondence congratulating Bent on the birth of his daughter |
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1 |
072-101 |
Correspondence to Silas Bent [III] from Jame Glynn. 1858-09-25. One letter |
Correspondence discussing the help Glyn can give in reuniting Bent and his wife |
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1 |
072-102 |
Correspondence to Silas Bent [III] from James Glynn. 1859-05-09. One letter |
Correspondence reporting that Levy is ill |
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1 |
072-103 |
Correspondence to Silas Bent [III] from James Glynn. 1859-09-23. One letter |
The correspondence between the two mostly relates to the assistance Glynn gave Mrs. Bent to travel to Europe |
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1 |
072-104 |
Correspondence to Silas Bent [III] from James Glynn. 1858-10-19. One letter |
The correspondence mostly relates to Mrs. Bent travelling. Glynn also mentions some happenings in the Navy |
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1 |
072-105 |
Correspondence to Silas Bent [III] from James Glynn. 1858. One letter |
The correspondence mostly relates to Glynn’s disappointment that Bent had not received many of his previous letters. The letter also contains some updates regarding Mrs. Bent |
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1 |
072-106 |
Correspondence to Silas Bent [III] from James Glynn. 1858-11-19. One letter |
Handwriting is too difficult to read |
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1 |
072-107 |
Correspondence to Silas Bent [III] from James Glynn. 1859-02-01. One letter |
A partly illegible correspondence discussing the reuniting of Bent with his family, and missions to Syria, Constantinople, and Bermuda. Also contains quite a bit of information about Jinny Matson |
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1 |
072-108 |
Correspondence to Silas Bent [III] from James Glynn. 1859-04-03. One letter |
The correspondence mostly relates to Glynn’s uncertainty about the future |
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1 |
072-109 |
Correspondence to Silas Bent [III] from Isaac Toucey. 1858-04-16. One letter |
A copy of correspondence to Bent relating to Bent’s request to proceed to New York and report to Commodore Kearny aboard the U.S. steam frigate, Wabash |
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1 |
072-110 |
Correspondence to Silas Bent [III] from Isaac Toucey. 1848-04-16. One letter |
The correspondence is a duplicate request, with minor variations, to the item M-261-1-72-109; relates to Bent’s request to proceed to New York and report to Commodore Kearny aboard the U.S. steam frigate, Wabash. A note at the bottom by Bent stating that he had left 1858-05-20. Another note on the verso from John Hardy noting payment of travel expenses |
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1 |
072-111 |
Correspondence to Silas Bent [III] from Charles W. Welsh. 1858-04-17. One letter |
The correspondence relates to a request for Bent to not resign |
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1 |
072-112 |
Correspondence to Silas Bent [III] from [?]. 1857-10-01. One letter |
The correspondence relates to a summoning to the Naval Court of Inquiry to testify in case of J.H. March. A note from Fred Koones that Bent paid for travel expenses. Correspondence is also signed by Isaac Toucey |
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1 |
072-113 |
Correspondence from J.N. Moffitt from Silas Bent [III]. 1837-07-08. One letter |
Correspondence to Lieutenant J.N. Moffitt from Ben relates to a series of questions from the Naval Court of Inquiry about the relationship between Bent and Moffitt |
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1 |
072-114 |
Correspondence to Silas Bent [III] from James Glynn. 1858-07-16. One letter |
Correspondence inquiring about Bent’s Mediterranean cruise. Also contains a discussion about public newspapers questioning Naval cruises to the Mediterranean |
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1 |
072-115 |
Correspondence to Silas Bent [III] from James Glynn. 1858-06-20. One letter |
The correspondence mentions strife with the British, public discontent of Mediterranean squadron, and Glynn’s participation in the court to try Boutwell |
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1 |
072-116 |
Correspondence to Silas Bent [III] from James Glynn. 1859-10-10. One letter |
The correspondence relates to a talk of politics, the Missouri Ozarks, Glynn getting command of the Pensacola, the lack of qualified first lieutenants for Glynn’s command. Glynn recormmends that now is not a good time to resign. He also notes the state of Navy pay and expenses |
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1 |
072-117 |
Correspondence to Silas Bent [III] from Isaac Toucey. 1859-12-17. One letter |
Correspondence to Bent from Toucey granting a three-month leave of absence from the Wabash |
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1 |
072-118 |
Correspondence to Silas Bent [III] from Isaac Toucey. 1861-02-21. One letter |
The correspondence is a request for Bent to participate on the Naval board to determine which surveys, if any, are worth granting. Contains a note that the board was dissolved 1861-03-15. Letter also signed by C.H. Davis |
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1 |
072-119A |
Correspondence to the President of the United States from Will C. Cam. 18?0-08-17. One letter |
A copy of correspondence to the President from Cam relating to a request to allow Silas Bent [III] to return home after the death of two brothers to settle their estates |
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1 |
072-119B |
Correspondence to H. Benton from Silas Bent [III]. 1850-06-26. One letter |
A copy of correspondence from Bent to Senator H. Benton seems to be relating to a report of the Preble. The handwriting is somewhat illegible |
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1 |
072-120 |
Correspondence to Silas Bent [III] from A.O. Dayton. 1845-07-21. One letter |
The correspondence to Bent from Dayton (from the Treasury Department) grants a request for leave pay |
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1 |
073 |
Letterbook of Silas Bent [III]. 1869-1881. One letterbook |
A letterbook containing copies of correspondence to and from Silas Bent [III] from 1869-1881 |
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1 |
074 |
Letterbook of Silas Bent [III]. 1880-1884. One letterbook |
A letterbook containing copies of correspondence to and from Silas Bent [III] from 1880-1884 |
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1 |
075 |
Scrapbook of Silas Bent [III]. 1856-1884. One scrapbook |
A scrapbook mostly containing publications. The majority were written by Bent himself |
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1 |
076 |
The Holy Bible. Containing the old and new testaments: translated out of the original tongues; and with the former translations diligently compared and revised, by his majesty’s special commands 1856. One book
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The Holy Bible. Containing the old and new testaments: translated out of the original tongues; and with the former translations diligently compared and revised, by his majesty’s special commands. London; G.E. Eyre and Spottiswoode, 1856. A bible, inscribed by Silas Bent [III] on May 31, 1858. Also inscribed “consecrated on the Holy Sepuchri, Jerusalem 10/30/1858.” Also contained a clipping “Jeremiah chapter 48” |
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1 |
077 |
Scrapbook of Silas Bent [III]. 1851-1858. One scrapbook |
Likely Silas Bent’s [III] scrapbook. Contains pictures and illustrations of various places and people |
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1 |
078 |
Two years before the mast. 1864. One book. G540 .D2 1864 |
Two years before the mast. [Dana Jr., Richard Henry]. New York, Harper & Brothers, 1864. |
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1 |
079 |
Bible forget-me-nots: a daily text-book of divine promises. 1886. One book |
Bible forget-me-nots: a daily text-book of divine promises. By the author of morning and night watches. New York: E.P. Dutton, 1886> Inscribed by Nannie S. Bent |
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1 |
080 |
Gateways to the pole. 1872. One book |
Gateways to the pole. Silas Bent. St. Louis: R.P. Studley, 1872. Copy with green cover and marked “Special.” Hand-drawn map with distances written on rear. Contains clippings attached to rear flyleaf |
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1 |
081 |
Gateways to the pole. 1872. One book |
Gateways to the pole. Silas Bent. St. Louis: R.P. Studley, 1872. Copy with purple cover |
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1 |
082 |
Gateways to the pole. 1872. One book |
Gateways to the pole. Silas Bent. St. Louis: R.P. Studley, 1872. Copy with red cover. Copy lacks front map insert |
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1 |
083 |
Gateways to the pole. 1872. One book |
Gateways to the pole. Silas Bent. St. Louis: R.P. Studley, 1872. Copy with red cover. Contains and extra front map insert attached to the first free flyleaf. Contains several newspaper clippings attached to the front of the book |
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1 |
084 |
Receivers Record 2: St. Louis Mutual Life Insurance Company 1872-1883. One book |
Details of many court cases. Contains several newspaper clippings |
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1 |
085 |
The Dutch in the artic seas. 1876. One book |
The Dutch in the artic seas. Samuel Richard van Campen. London: Trubner & Co., 1876. Vol. 1. Inscribed “Captain Silas Bent, with compliments of, the author, London 30th June, 1876” |
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1 |
086 |
The holy bible, containing the old and new testaments: translated out of the original tongues: and with the former translations diligently compared and revised, by his majesty’s special command. Undated. One book |
The holy bible, containing the old and new testaments: translated out of the original tongues: and with the former translations diligently compared and revised, by his majesty’s special command. Inscription on first free endpaper and title page. Ephemera contained throughout the book. Placed in folders 12-30 |
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1 |
087 |
Bookmark. Undated |
Satin bookmark titled “Living, not dead.” Originally located between Numbers 29 and 30 of the bible in folder 11 |
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1 |
088 |
Clipping from a magazine. Undated |
A magazine clipping depicting a fort. Originally located between Numbers 31 and 32 of the bible in folder 11 |
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1 |
089 |
Greeting card: “Peace be with thee.” Undated |
A greeting card with “Peace be with thee” printed on the front. Originally located between Numbers 31 and 32 of the bible in folder 11 |
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1 |
090 |
Death announcement for “Miss Tyler.” Undated. One card |
Death announcement card with “Miss Tyler” printed on one side. Inscription on the reverse side to Silas Bent. Originally located between I Samuel 17 and 18 in bible in folder 11 |
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1 |
091 |
Paper crucifix. Undated. Ephemera |
Originally located between I Samuel 19 and 20 of bible in folder 11 |
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1 |
092 |
Card: “Blessing our little king.” Undated. One card |
Originally located between II Samuel 4 and 5 of bible located in folder 11 |
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1 |
093 |
Card: “Best wishes.” Undated. One card |
Originally located between I Samuel 12 and 13 of bible in folder 11 |
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1 |
094 |
Card: “The kingship of Christ.” Undated. One card |
Originally located between II Samuel 12 and 13 of bible in folder 11 |
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1 |
095 |
Card: “Happy may thy Christmas be!” 1893. One card |
Christmas card copyrighted 1893. Inscribed “My dear Mama.” Originally located between II Samuel 13 and 14 of bible in folder 11 |
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1 |
096 |
Card: “My Christas greeting.” 1868. One card |
Originally located between I Chronicles 23 and 24 of bible in folder 11 |
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1 |
097 |
The cathedral: bible readings and prayer, I. Undated. One book |
The cathedral: bible readings and prayers, I. Christ Church Cathedral: St. Louis, undated. Originally located between proverbs 24 and 26 of bible located in folder 11 |
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1 |
098 |
Card: “God so loved the world.” Undated. One card |
Item originally located between Soloman’s Song 1 and 3 of bible in folder 11 |
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1 |
099 |
Small painting. Undated. Ephemera |
A small painting inscribed “Silas McKinley.” Originally located between Isiah 31 and 33 of bible in folder 11 |
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1 |
100 |
Baptism certificate for Silas Bent McKinley. 1893. One card |
Baptism certificate for Silas Bent McKinley dated 05-13-1893. Originally located between Isaiah 37 and 38 of bible in folder 11 |
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1 |
101 |
Clipping: “they lie in France where lilies bloom.” Undated. One clipping |
Item originally located between Isaiah 29 and 60 of bible in folder 11 |
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1 |
102 |
Card: “Yet will I not forget thee.” Undated. One card |
The card states “Yet will I not forget” on the front. Inscribed “am sorry Mr, vent must leave you-.“ Item originally between Ezekiel 41 and 42 of bible in folder 11 |
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1 |
103 |
Card: “Christmas.” Undated. One card |
Item originally between Habakkuk 2 and Zephaniah 1 of bible located in folder 11 |
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1 |
104 |
Clippings: “Trees.” Undated. One card |
Clipping titled “Trees” by Joyce Kilmer. Item originally located between St. Luke 12 and 13 of bible in folder 11 |
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1 |
105 |
Card: “Prayer is the gate.” Undated. One card |
Item originally located between I Corinthians 5 and 7 of bible in folder 11 |
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1 |
106 |
Two photos. Undated |
Two photographs, possibly from the scrapbook (M-261-2-077) |
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1 |
107 |
Copy print of Silas Bent [III]. Undated. One photograph |
An undated copy print of Silas Bent [III]. Printed by Kandeler Brothers, Rembrandt Studio, St. Louis |
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1 |
108 |
Photograph of Silas Bent [III]. Undated. One photograph |
An undated, oval photographic print of Silas Bent [III]. Inscribed “Silas Bent – whom the navy ship was named after in 1965” |
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1 |
109 |
Article on Silas Bent [III]. 1870 June 24. One letter |
An article from the June 24, 1870 edition of Appleton’s Journal of popular literature, science and art with a biography of Silas Bent [III] |
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1 |
110 |
Gateways to the pole. 1870. One book |
Gateways to the pole. Silas Bent. St. Louis: R.P. Studley, 1872. Copy with brown cover and marked “Private.” Various writings on the front endpaper. Contains clippings throughout the book |
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3 |
No # |
38 bonds from the Richmond, Nicholasville, Irvine and Beattyville Railroad Company. 1890 |
The bonds number from 0 to 1187. 18 of them have inscriptions. All are loosely stacked |
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3 |
No # |
Bonds 180-184, 195, 196, 198, 199. 1899 |
Inscribed “Circuit Court of the United States, Western district of Kentucky, Fidelity Trust & Safety Vault Company, Trustee for [Grauman?], L.N.A. & Chicago Railway Co., A judgement has been rendered on the [illegible] of guaranty on this, bond against Louisville New Albany & Chicago Railway Co., as of the 6th day of November, 1899, Attest, The Special Clerk, By Henry Fleassiue Aile” |
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3 |
No # |
Bonds 61-63. 1899 |
Inscribed "Circuit Court of the United States, Western district of Kentucky, Fidelity Trust & Safety Vault Company, Trustee for J. B. McFergan, L. N. A. & Chicago Railway Co., A judgement has been rendered on, the [illegible] of guaranty on this, bond against the Louisville New, Albany & Chicago Railway Co., as of the 6th day of November, 1899, Attest, The Special Clerk, By Henry Fleassiu Aile" |
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3 |
No # |
Bond 197. 1902 |
Inscribed "Circuit Court of the United States, Western district of Kentucky, Fidelity Trust & Safety Vault Company, Trustee for [Grauman?], L. N. A. & Chicago Railway Co., A judgement has been rendered on, the [illegible] of guaranty on this, bond against the Louisville New, Albany & Chicago Railway Co., as of the 6th day of November, 1902, Attest, The Special Clerk, By Henry Fleassiu Aile" |
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3 |
No # |
Bonds 536 and 537. 1899 |
Inscribed "Circuit Court of the United States, Western district of Kentucky, Samuel C. [?], vs., L. N. A. & Chicago Railway Co., 'A judgement has been rendered on, the covenant of guaranty, on this bond against the Louisville, New Albany & Chicago Railway Co., as of date November 13th 1899', Attest, The Special Clerk, By Henry Fleassiu Aile" |
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3 |
No # |
Bonds 21, 22, and 37. 1899 |
Inscribed "Circuit Court of the United States, Western district of Kentucky, W. H. Adauys, vs., L. N. A. & Chicago Railway Co., 'A judgement has been rendered on, the covenant of guaranty, on this bond against the Louisville, New Albany & Chicago Railway Co., as of date November 13th 1899', Attest, The Special Clerk, By Henry Fleassiu Aile" |
CRITTENDEN MCKINLEY PAPERS 1869. 0.4 LINEAR FEET
Crittenden McKinley Biography
Crittenden McKinley was born in 1854 in Kentucky. He was the son of Andrew McKinley and Mary Moss Wilcox (1825-1893). He married Lucy Bent (1860-) (1) in 1892 and had one child with her, Silas Bent McKinley (1893-). He graduated from Princeton University in 1877. In 1907, McKinley was Vice- President of the Tyler Estate in Saint Louis. (2)
- 1910 United States Census. and a 1914 passport.
- After thirty years: 1877-1907. Princeton university. Class of 1877. 1909. p. 42.
Scope and Contents note
This series mostly is based on a scrapbook and photographs from Crittenden McKinley and Lucy Bent.
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Box |
Item # |
Subject |
Description |
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2 |
111 |
The book of common prayer, and administration of the sacraments. 1869. One book |
The book of common prayer, and administration of the sacraments; and other rites and ceremonies of the church, according to the use of Protestant Episcopal Church in the United States of America: together with the psalter, or psalms of David. 1869. Inscribed “Crittenden McKinley from his Martia, Sept 15th 1874” |
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2 |
112 |
Photograph of a bedroom. Undated |
Photographic print of a bedroom. Inscribed “Bedroom 3748 Washington Ave., lived in 1893-1903, Silas McKinley” |
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3 |
113 |
Scrapbook of Crittenden McKinley. Undated |
Scrapbook inscribed “Crittenden McKinley, St. Louis 1873.” Contains many clippings of the McKinley and Bent families as well as some receipts, prints, letters, plants, invitations and poetry, the date of the items range from 17?? To 1898 |
MISCELLANEOUS 1911-1969
Scope and Contents note
The items contained herein are donated with the collection but that may or may not be related to any of the three main individuals the bulk of this collection belong to. Included are correspondence, ephemera, patents, and a book.
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Box |
Item # |
Subject |
Description |
|---|---|---|---|
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3 |
114 |
Envelope: “Middlesex camping trip & Newfoundland, 1911?” |
An envelope inscribed on the front “Dad – Middlesex camping trip & Newfoundland, 1911?” The contents include clippings and a 24-page manuscript |
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3 |
115 |
Admission ticket. 1967-06-18. One letter |
“Board of Directors” admission ticket. Reads “Dedication, Herbert Hoover Boys’ Club of St. Louis, Grand and Dodier, June 18, 1967, 2 p.m.” |
|
3 |
116 |
1969 inaugural invitation. 1969. Two letters |
Two invitations to a reception for the inauguration of the President and Vice President of the United States in honor of the “Distinguished Ladies” |
|
3 |
117 |
Dispensing device patent. 1930-09-26. One book |
Patent number 1773723 granted to George S. Cox and Harry J. Almstedt of the Argyle Production Company for “dispensing devices” |
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3 |
118 |
Liquid dispensing device patent. 1932-03-29. One book |
Patent number 1851350 granted to George S. Cox and Harry J. Almstedt of the Argyle Production Company for “liquid dispensing devices” |
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3 |
119 |
Flyer of Chaucer’s Canterbury Tales. Undated |
A flyer for a copy of Chaucer’s Canterbury Tales. Very likely the 1934 deluxe edition published by Garden City Publishing Company |
|
3 |
120 |
The psalms of David; from the book of common prayer. Undated. One book |
The psalms of David; from the book of common prayer. Oxford: Oxford University Press, undated. Contains three pencil drawings inside first free endpaper |
