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Notes From Herrick Vol. 1 on Kentucky Court of Appeals Letterhead
Notes recorded on Court of Appeals of Kentucky, Frankfort Letterhead, re: J. J Audubon. Document references Herrick Vol. 1 and is unsigned and undated.
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Page Typed Document of the recollections of John James Audubon by W. G. Bakewell. - 4/15/1851(?)
9 page typed document that contains the following information on the top of page 1 "New Orleans LA. , April 15, 1851" and "written by William G. Bakewell in compliance with the request of his nephew Victor G. Audubon". The document contains the recollections of John James Audubon by W. G. Bakewell. The document is in good condition with handwritten corrections throughout.
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Papers regarding land dispute between William Bakewell and Samuel Wetherill - 11/13/1814
From: Samuel Wetherill, Junior, Mill Grove Farm To: Mr. James Vaux, Cadwalader Evans & Cadwalader Evans, Jr. Regarding: A dispute over property lines and expenses between Mr. Wetherill and Mr. Bakewell. Also includes a reply from William Bakewell to the above mentioned.
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Partial Letter from "Unknown", Woodbridge, to "My Dear Alicia" - 10/19/1908
From: "Unknown", Woodbridge To: "My Dear Alicia" Partial letter, on black bordered paper, to "My Dear Alicia", dated October 19, 1908, inviting Alicia to join Annie to live at Delia's house during Annie's Junior Year at Yale.
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Partial Letter from Unknown (T. W. Bakewell?) Louisville, to "Dear Brother" (W.G. Bakewell?) - 11/20/1863
From: Unknown (T. W. Bakewell?) Louisville To: "Dear Brother" (W.G. Bakewell?) Partial Letter to "Dear Brother " dated November 20, 1863, regarding a letter received from Sister Audubon, and her financial affairs. "Mrs. A. purchased all of the land in her name hence it was called Minnies Land, and he, W. Audubon could not legally transfer or will it to anyone without Sister's knowledge and consent in writing." Back of letter contains monetary...
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Partial Letter from W. G. Bakewell (?), Louisville to Benjamin Bakewell (?) - 08/19/1864
Partial Letter From: W. G. Bakewell (?), Louisville To: Benjamin Bakewell (?) Partial Letter, dated August 19, 1864, describing the precarious trip upriver to Louisville, where the boat was fired upon by Musketry and Rifles, and one person on board was shot. The Boat "Clara Belle" which preceded them by an hour or 2 was sunk by a Gun Battery. They did not fire a single shot at them. Since then, they put 15 shot and shell into the " Fairchil...
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Partial Letter from W. G. Bakewell, New Orleans, to Unknown
From: W. G. Bakewell, New Orleans To: Unknown Partial Letter, undated, containing the description and drawing of the moon and 2 stars.
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Partial Letter from Wm. Bakewell, New Orleans to Mrs. Bakewell - 02/01/1867
From: Wm. Bakewell, New Orleans To: Mrs. Bakewell Partial letter, dated February 1, 1867, to wife describing the anxieties of dealings with the Railroad. He is considering suing the lawyers due to their negligence. Note at the bottom of the letter says "put all of my letters away and burn them".
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Partial letter from Marie Bakewell (?), Louisville KY, to her husband William Bakewell (?) - 05/22/1864
From: Maria Bakewell, Louisville, KY To: William Bakewell Partial Letter, dated May 22, 1864, mentioned having gas lighting installed in home and what a convenience it is, Military draft for the Civil War, daughter learing to talk, and sing "Dixie", Lincoln's bogus proclamation.
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Permit for Safe passage through the German Empire - 01/05/1901
Permit, prepared January 5, 1901, at the American Embassy in Berlin to allow Margaret S. Sherlock safe passage in her travels through the German Empire.
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Postcard with scenes from Crich, Derbyshire, England
Postcard with scenes of Crich, Derbyshire, England. The card is unused and undated. It appears to have been glued in a scrapbook.
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Print of John J. Audubon
Print of John J. Audubon. The overall document size is 3.625 inches wide X 6.312 inches high. The actual print size is 3.625 inches wide X 4.25 inches high. Beneath the print is a 2 inch blank space that contains John J. Audubon's name with scroll work around it. The print is undated and is in poor condition, it appears to be water damaged.
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Print of the Oil Painting "Eagle and the Lamb"
Print of the Oil Painting "Eagle and the Lamb" by John James Audubon. The print is undated and measures 10 inches wide X 8 inches high. The print is slightly different form the oil painting, showing mountains and plains in the lower quadrant, among other differences. The print is undated.
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Property Estimate
Property Estimate of the South Eastern, late Mexican Railroad. Document is unsigned and undated, but is handwritten on the back of a printed document prepared for W. G. Bakewell as executor of the Estate of Alex. Gordon. Document has been torn in half and tape marks are evident.
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Receipt - No Date
Receipt for $1500.00 "For the Within Mortgage", that is not included,dated September 9, (No Year). Document contains the names Rozier and Bakewell.
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Small Card, preprinted with Miss Audubon
Small card preprinted with "Miss Audubon, Salem New York ".The card is 2 inches high X 3 inches wide. The card contains a handwritten note signed by Florence Audubon. The Card is undated.
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Small identification tag
Small identification tag that is irregular in shape. The size of the tag is .875 inches high X 3.625 wide. The tag is imprinted with " Mr. & Mrs. Wm. G. Bakewell", " Miss Dillingham", and "Louisville Ky". Written in ink on the card is the notation"(Married in Pittsfield Mass. by Mr. Parvon(?) who became a minister(?)".
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Typed Manuscript, "Some Stories of Audubon" (as told by William Gifford Bakewell to Frank Holmes Shaffer) - 2/5/1916 (?)
A typed manuscript entitled "Some Stories of Audubon". the date "Feb. 5, 1916" in pencil is written on the 1st page, along with the notation "by Frank Holmes Shaffer", and "Copy" written in ink. The document is 39 pages long and is in good condition, although pencil notations are apparent throughout the document. Sheets scanned and records updated by Ed Kaeser, May 2012.
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Watercolor Painting - 6/21/1902
Watercolor Painting of "Our Farm", dated June 21, 1902. The picture size is 4.25 inches X 7.00 inches. The painting is initialed "by LKS".
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Watercolor Painting - 7/00/1903
Watercolor Painting entitled "Tennis Court", dated July 1903. The picture size is 3.625 inches X 7.875 inches. The painting is initialed "by LKS" and contains the notation "Clinton Springs".
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