Folder MS0247.01.12

Scope and Contents 1788 August 17 George Washington (Mount Vernon) to James Mercer (see SC MS 0247.01.01.08) (Fredericksburg) “Dear Sir, By the last post I received the enclosed letter from McNeil McConk? To which I have given the answer that accompanies it. I pray your direction for my conduct as there can be little doubt of Mr. McConks intention to prosecute the Bond since he has made application for payment of it after what has passed between you and him on the subject I am Dear Sir Yr...

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1823 January 28 Jefferson County, Kentucky (see SC MS 0247.01.01.02)

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Of Captain John Girdler (born 2-8-1806, died 10-2-1853) of Marblehead, Mass. (TITLE PAGE) John Girdler Ship Vandalia from Boston for the North West Coast of America September 1843 (?) from B. Howard, Esq. [Lists ships, ports of call, sailing time, up to January 1853]

Scope and Contents 1851 June 25 from Sarah Jane Girdler (Marblehead) to Capt. John Girdler (Bark Mazeppa (San Francisco)) relates receiving his letter of May 15 (see SC MS 0247.01.06.01) write about fire and large number of vessels lost, Mr. Toole says he can’t settle accounts until gets account from Argenti, Elizabeth and Sarah Evans have closed house and gone to live with Mrs. Roundy, has sent another miniature of Lewis by Mrs. Ellen Cressy of the Flying Cloud (see SC MS 0247.01.06.02, 01.11.07). Sarah...

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1947 December 4 says he is glad you liked the stuff from great-grandfather the last sailor in your ancestry, relates family matters re: tonsils, etc.

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1955 December 18 asks for information about touring in Cuba (attached is a narrative titled “Cuba from a Pisecorra” (13 pages of information)

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(three pages of handwritten notes Ref. Abel Gardner, Simon Stacy Family, Lorraine Stacy Minton Ancestors)

Scope and Contents 1962 July 15 writes about sending Installment #2 with Photostat of the Lewis Girdler – Andrew Jackson commission, says that Bob is sitting on a treasure trove and advises getting copies made. Mentions John Girdler’s prayer book and transport food to Ireland. Asks if Bob has a copy of the Lindsey book “Marblehead Sea Captains…” and how rare the book is. Essex Institute has many family histories of the Gardners – John Girdler’s older brother, Richard, married a Gardner. The present day...

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1977 July 14 mentions return of folder, thanks for sharing and renovating the house.