Old New York notices reveal runaway slave advert and theater tale
A compilation from the New York Gazette of 1851 traces a runaway enslaved woman in Amboy and Jersey connections, warns of rewards, and notes trades, imports, and public notices. It also covers theater ticket disputes, city improvements, and Governor Morris era planning in a dense cross-section of 18th century notices.
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New York
Wall Street
New York Gazette
Jidah Hays
Sarah
Amboy
Col. Hamilton
Jerseys
City of
Elizabeth Boyd
Widowioz
Broad Street
Dig
Ebenezer Grant
Tunaver Square
The
Five Nations
Albany Post
Melvees
North River
Uyas
Philadelphia
Isabella Morris
Jeraur
New Jersey
Wempestead Paiis
Wal
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Vis
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Sayy Tes Sr
Fawes Parkeig X. B
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Thomas Kean
Taylor
Gouverneur Morris
Simeon Dewitt
Daha Ratherfoll
China
Harlem
Harlem Flats
Newe York
Diverse 19th Century Tidbits From Gleanings Page
A wide collection of brief notes covering demographic estimates, science curiosities, linguistic coinages, social observations, and political trivia. Included are remarks on population, magnetism, lightning rods, fashion and etiquette, literary tastes, court life, industrial notes, and international trade, with scattered local anecdotes and historical references.
Quips and Community Silliness From A Busy Paper
A jumble of light notes and humorous excerpts recounts editorials on prayer, snippets of fiction, and witty exchanges. It includes quips on health, schooling, money, and social life with multiple jokes and small town items.
Crocker’s Four and the San Francisco House View
A jagged narrative describes Crocker and associates buying a Sacramento Street lot near the Crocker residence in San Francisco. The Central Pacific railroad men pressed for a higher price, Crocker agreed, and the house grounds and front view were briefly noted with a sense of lavish design and distant city views.
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Siu
Boston Beach
San Antonio Times
Naz 1
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Simpson
Jenkins Cays
Roseleal G
van Noadly
van Roodle
University of Texas
Galveston
Jenrietta
George
Henrietta
Arkansas
Newa
Princeton
Smith
Crocker
Rae Crocker
San Francisco
Charles Crocker
Stanford
Nopkins
Thuntington
Central Pacific
California
Leller
Sacramento
Uscantinus Hoek
Aystte
Anil Pa- Tienes
Kiely
Sacramento Street
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Cedar St
Reekies
Glover
Ayer
Suusauuly
W. Pals
Torna
Thaddeus Stevens
Fresaman
Mishler
Witters
Garuiardh
Carters
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Bick Meadacho
Renera
Ioc
Fania Akosiae
Carter Liulle Liventillesro
br.Penner
de Mercrast
Fidor M
Conri
MomApiitic
Hakat Waseee
S. Ty Weiteer
Br. Fenner
McNell & Dibch
Washington, D.C
Caeer Advertleciente
South Carolina
United States
Supreme Court of Iowa Las
Lagersoll
Arkansas Gazette
Henry Clay
Congress
Waetington
Horace Hilyer
Legasparsling
Wiland Poriert
London Academy
Worcester
Chaterty
Qudeidu
M. Diles Ghevy
Salem
Beailad
Alice
Leatrics
Touloust
Qag Boon
Ygdhian
Newport
Atul
Springfield
Supreme Court
Capitol
Yale
Cougtess
Universal
Virginia
Harvard
Union
Brown
Cadetos
England
Germany
France
Russ
Russia
Hungary
Italy
Dublin
Gough
Vermont
Hym
Machita
Pdvocate
Taly
Reinsdorf
Kaiser Wilhelm
Niederwald
WIP and Ito
Srour Chemical CO
Haltinork
Canadian Valley
Coun Coshocton
Ciere
Uoshocton
Cleveland
Tralor
Pawl
Tron
Depot
Ole
Romills
Sas. Hgs
Neots
Sen. Mann
Albert Stohore
Asstiene Bane
Aid Lleveland
St. T. Ap
Coshocton
Western Kaproan
Matt Express
Os Chinntt Kapiress
Cece Ore - Himbus
Lavcal Freight
Intion
Depark
Vownet
Ge Scope Sumtay
Canhociod Tyith Burgh
Calmaby
Clivionant
Fodlunapal Amdat
Loule
Tuthane Valace Sleeping Cafe
Coneston
Marrishiig
Mhindotpud
New Yard
Colmar
Loulseilte
Dhianapolle
St. Louie
Manly
Coshonte
Gentral Titandard
Conionton Une
Dak
Mocrka
W. A. Ford
Mantgor
Gan
Aaa
Tink
Colmubua
Triste Burgh
Daboctor
Qld
Cor
Oeio
Secon
Tach
Board of Examinore
Fea
Eee
Fled Y Vents
Maly Stewart Fage
Laine
Be. Driggiste
Apritiv Ty
Trealth
Ischald
Sen
Ottages
Franco
Comstock
Asverslad
WM. G. Moffatt
R. Coshocton
ONNN
Canyen Mats
Firta
Haring
Firat-Clans Boatuing House
Arlington Hours
Fortao
Txvy & CO
Auzueia
Mat Demarius
Allen
Grey Saenca Alles
Milan
W. A. Novas
Rochester
Minglt
Catarr Hercait
Panyfevers
DrugRiu
Ronll
Mall Ely
Igor
Hanes
Owego
Marty Y
Hop
Sawens
Maardharke
Saedall & Lo
Narhieth
Muni Lockard
Avendale
B. F. Sells
Mousa
Main Street
Coshocton, O
J.gart
aXy Reta
IH Pianos
Qresdon
Newcomerstown
Millerauurg
Makota
Amipocsols
Catton
Tower
Winny He
Sadlrean
ART
Sd Siorhig
Mathos
Hankinrol
Golden Specifit CO
Ubertin College
X Theological Seminary
English Academy
Lake Khora Alway
Ayr
Rou
Oberlis
Janis
Linton Township
Plainfield
Cook
Teper & Brow
Rao
Ensrae'faim
Cntitvation
Ig Two
Atoning Mae
Charles H. Chase
Surrerymen
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