Berkeley and Brandon estate home of Harrison lineage described
Richmond correspondence surveys Berkeley and Brandon on opposite James River shores as birthplaces of Virginia leaders. The Berkeley house, its history from 1622 massacre to Harrison presidents, features a brick two and a half story structure with a modern porch. Brandon hosts famed portraits by Sir Joshua Reynolds and others, with guests including George Washington and Abraham Lincoln era figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Harrison
Virginia
Berkeley
Brandon
James River
United States
George Thorpe
Benjamin Harrison
Tippecanoe
William Henry Larrison
Ohio
Gen. MacClellan
Malvern Hill
Thearrison
Merkele
House of Burgesses
Vicetota
Henryarrison
Ile James
Tourigte
Claremon
Cai Jobn Martin
Deha Sadler
Patna
Richard Quiney
Quiney
Shotae Quiney
Biretford
Jolin Jigevard
Harvard College
Vieendigh
Prandes
Verdere
Herrisone
Washington
Lincoln
William Henry Harrison
Godfrey Kueller
Peter Lely
Thomas Lawrence
England
William Hurd
California law and mercy battles in murder cases
The piece critiques California's legal system, noting repeated appeals and executive attempts to delay or prevent execution in Durrant and Rosenberg cases. It accuses elective judges and legal trickery of undermining justice and laments juror corruption and perjury alongside lavish defense tactics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walla Walla
Oregon
Durrant
Blanche Lamont
Minnie Williams
San Francisco
Rosenberg
San Quentin
Bunco
California
Biiherk
Geldam
Esi Tlon
Efell
Women in America and Europe Stir Debates and Fashion Notes
A collage of social topics and fashion items details women in the United States and Europe. Articles discuss ballot box concerns at Chicago University, role changes for women workers in Germany and Britain, and opinions on divorce and society. The piece also surveys fashion trends with silk fabrics, bodices, and hats for the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Womes
Chicago University
Ltfe
Germany
Guneralihs
Pwyfore
Girla
London Daily News
A Good Woman in New Jersey Farm Day Report
A Lower Allensy resident notes a routine day with wife at home and family work. The entry describes morning washing, butter making, field labor with a kayone-harrow, and noon dinner for seven, dated mid 19th or early 20th century.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lower Allensy
N. J
Wickwire Tweet Sparks Attention Amid Bee Feature
A fragmented note references Wickwire and a bee feature inviting viewers to see a standout piece. It hints at public interest and mentions a theater context and social media style engagement without clear details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wickwire
Heavendad of Jonah Seeks Redress for Passage Money
A Morgantown Morgantown WV entrepreneur hires a lawyer to recover passage money lost when Jonah was thrown overboard and cared for by a whale. He tears his ephemera to Jonah and seeks the principal interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgantown
W.vatua
Demares
Jonah
God
Clock in Trossela Keeps Time By Wind
A clock in Trossela runs without being wound as the wind powers its mechanism. Locals report the device has appeared to run solely on wind energy, with the hands moving steadily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trossela
Wistes Wear deg gests for Braided Contrasts
The fragment hints at fashion notes on braided contrasts and old gown styles with dress dates and openings discussed. Destination remains unclear due to garbled OCR, but mentions outfits and accessories in a domestic fashion context.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Bragdee
Reise
Optiquarian
Halifax
Hubert Walpole
Hisunt
Pope
Belo Ty Claypole
Lion
Kneadler
Daniel Parke
Catiel Parke
Ineland
Rienheim
Cot Parke
Gil
Branton
Ferh
Mayo
Girpaplackh
Tome OF Chin
Thoma
Earth
Bernaif
Magentine
Moetreal
Comedie
Ming
Skhirla
Ladlerop
Keb
Wichard Milliken
Charley Moe
Ming Clara Nell Elynn
Parkernburg
Milsabeth
Huniays
Treiamings
Courwal
Bebe Fee
Redfern
Asgais
Heavendad
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!