Manuscript/Mixed Material Clara Barton Papers: Family Papers: Barton, David and Julia Porter (brother), 1850-1883
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Image 1 of Clara Barton Papers: Family Papers: Barton, David and Julia Porter (brother), 1850-1883 Clara Barton Family Papers Barton, David & Julia Porter Mar. 1850- Dec. 1883
- Contributor: Barton, David
- Date: 1850
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Image 2 of Clara Barton Papers: Family Papers: Barton, David and Julia Porter (brother), 1850-1883 Bartonsville March 10 [?1850] Dear Brother Saturday morning I rode to breakfast and over the plantation was about in the mill and store all day got no cold, but some tired had…
- Contributor: Barton, David
- Date: 1850
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Image 3 of Clara Barton Papers: Family Papers: Barton, David and Julia Porter (brother), 1850-1883 by which I learn that they are well and want me to come and be well also but I cannot accept their kind invitation You had a letter from [Clun?y] which I…
- Contributor: Barton, David
- Date: 1850
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Image 4 of Clara Barton Papers: Family Papers: Barton, David and Julia Porter (brother), 1850-1883 Washington D.C. Sept 6th 1857. Dear Sister Julia I dare not ask you to excuse me for neglecting you so badly, but still I have a kind of indefinable hope that you…
- Contributor: Barton, David
- Date: 1850
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Image 5 of Clara Barton Papers: Family Papers: Barton, David and Julia Porter (brother), 1850-1883 father is better, and the rest of you well. My health is much better, than when I was at home. I have been gaining ever since Miss Haskell came. She relieves me…
- Contributor: Barton, David
- Date: 1850
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Image 6 of Clara Barton Papers: Family Papers: Barton, David and Julia Porter (brother), 1850-1883 with it you would [?] agree with me that it had not been all sunshine. I look back upon it as a weary pilgrimage, which it was necessary for me to accomplish.…
- Contributor: Barton, David
- Date: 1850
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Image 7 of Clara Barton Papers: Family Papers: Barton, David and Julia Porter (brother), 1850-1883 dry good ground to work on in the winter shall send two ox teams onto it the first of the year. The wether is is mild as May in Mass am preparing…
- Contributor: Barton, David
- Date: 1850
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Image 8 of Clara Barton Papers: Family Papers: Barton, David and Julia Porter (brother), 1850-1883 I have continued to burn pits on the same spot each growing better untill I can now cover a pit of 60 cords and have the negroes to take good care of…
- Contributor: Barton, David
- Date: 1850
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Image 9 of Clara Barton Papers: Family Papers: Barton, David and Julia Porter (brother), 1850-1883 North Oxford Jany. 26/th 1858 Dear Brother Dave I cannot use my eyes at present enough to write a long letter and suppose I ought not to use them at all, but…
- Contributor: Barton, David
- Date: 1850
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Image 10 of Clara Barton Papers: Family Papers: Barton, David and Julia Porter (brother), 1850-1883 as good care of Stephen as you can, please give my love to him and Ber. take good care of yourself and come home as soon as you think proper to leave,…
- Contributor: Barton, David
- Date: 1850
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Image 11 of Clara Barton Papers: Family Papers: Barton, David and Julia Porter (brother), 1850-1883 I think my health is gradually getting better and confidently believe that it will be good in two months if I take no cold and have no pull backs I think we…
- Contributor: Barton, David
- Date: 1850
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Image 12 of Clara Barton Papers: Family Papers: Barton, David and Julia Porter (brother), 1850-1883 Judge Ira M. Barton David Barton Esq. North Oxford Mass. Worcester Mar. 27. 1858 Cousin David, My folks wish me to say to you this morning that they have engaged for you…
- Contributor: Barton, David
- Date: 1850
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Image 13 of Clara Barton Papers: Family Papers: Barton, David and Julia Porter (brother), 1850-1883 {?1862} Washingon 31st Aug Sunday morning 7 1/2 Dear Brother & Sister - I leave immediately for the Battlefield. don't know when I can return. If anything happens me you David must…
- Contributor: Barton, David
- Date: 1850
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Image 14 of Clara Barton Papers: Family Papers: Barton, David and Julia Porter (brother), 1850-1883 Washington D.C. Feby. 20.th/63 Friday Morn- Dear Brother David The papers of this morning inform me that you have been appointed and confirmed by the U.S. Senate as Quartermaster with the rank…
- Contributor: Barton, David
- Date: 1850
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Image 15 of Clara Barton Papers: Family Papers: Barton, David and Julia Porter (brother), 1850-1883 You had best see the Judge and the Col. immediately I shall write them both today You will require $20.000 Bonds but that will be easily arranged-- C---- Letter No-2- Washington D.C.…
- Contributor: Barton, David
- Date: 1850
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Image 16 of Clara Barton Papers: Family Papers: Barton, David and Julia Porter (brother), 1850-1883 Your Commission will probably be made out in a few days, and your post assigned. I shall endeavor to see Senator Wilson tomorrow and speak with him in reference to the locality…
- Contributor: Barton, David
- Date: 1850
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Image 17 of Clara Barton Papers: Family Papers: Barton, David and Julia Porter (brother), 1850-1883 Stephen-his son Samuel David Barton David Barton North Oxford Major Huntts Bartonsville Washington DC Feby 25/63 Wednesday Eve. My dear Uncle. Allow me to congratulate you on your appointment of Quartermaster It…
- Contributor: Barton, David
- Date: 1850
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Image 18 of Clara Barton Papers: Family Papers: Barton, David and Julia Porter (brother), 1850-1883 for it is mail time. Hoping to see you soon & with much love for all I am as ever Yours Sam " THE PRESIDENT of the United States of AMERICA E…
- Contributor: Barton, David
- Date: 1850
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Image 19 of Clara Barton Papers: Family Papers: Barton, David and Julia Porter (brother), 1850-1883 [*Reproduction*] Hilton Head SC. June 29th 1864 Dear Captain, I enclose herewith a letter from the Qr. Mr. Genl. and a reply that I have written. If the reply suits you, sign…
- Contributor: Barton, David
- Date: 1850
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Image 20 of Clara Barton Papers: Family Papers: Barton, David and Julia Porter (brother), 1850-1883 Fathers back accounts are beginning to come back for revision and correction so I am kept pretty busy. in fact have but little time to myself. If any papers come to you…
- Contributor: Barton, David
- Date: 1850
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Image 21 of Clara Barton Papers: Family Papers: Barton, David and Julia Porter (brother), 1850-1883 QUARTERMASTER GENERAL'S OFFICE, WASHINGTON CITY, June 16th, 1864. SIR: Your attention is called to the following extracts from the Revised Army Regulations: Paragraph 1170.--"Monthly returns to be transmitted within five days after…
- Contributor: Barton, David
- Date: 1850
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Image 22 of Clara Barton Papers: Family Papers: Barton, David and Julia Porter (brother), 1850-1883 QUARTERMASTER GENERAL'S OFFICE, WASHINGTON CITY, June 16th, 1864. SIR: Your attention is called to the following extracts from the Revised Army Regulations: Paragraph 1170.--"Monthly returns to be transmitted within five days after…
- Contributor: Barton, David
- Date: 1850
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Image 23 of Clara Barton Papers: Family Papers: Barton, David and Julia Porter (brother), 1850-1883 [*34*] No.__________ Reg'd__________ TO ALL POINTS IN THE UNITED STATES AND BRITISH PROVINCES United States Telegraph Company Spencer House, Cincinnati. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- NOTICE. FIRST. To guard against errors, every despatch should be telegraphed…
- Contributor: Barton, David
- Date: 1850
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Image 24 of Clara Barton Papers: Family Papers: Barton, David and Julia Porter (brother), 1850-1883 plenty of business & thats what I like = you may not believe that = for you know I didn't use to like business very well at home = Well telegraphing is…
- Contributor: Barton, David
- Date: 1850
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Image 25 of Clara Barton Papers: Family Papers: Barton, David and Julia Porter (brother), 1850-1883 floating down from the smaller Rivers above so that navigation is completely suspended for the present all but stea going down = they can go with the ice & not get damaged…
- Contributor: Barton, David
- Date: 1850
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Image 26 of Clara Barton Papers: Family Papers: Barton, David and Julia Porter (brother), 1850-1883 Saturday Mng = 17th Forgot to mail last nite am well -- its a pleasant mng = will write again soon as possible Steve [*Sumner will take the additional papers & finish…
- Contributor: Barton, David
- Date: 1850
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Image 27 of Clara Barton Papers: Family Papers: Barton, David and Julia Porter (brother), 1850-1883 [*454 K St N W Room 189*] U. S. Patent Office, Washington, D. C., May 31, , 1875. D. Barton Esqr Sir Will you do me the favor to Washington D.C. Feby…
- Contributor: Barton, David
- Date: 1850
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Image 28 of Clara Barton Papers: Family Papers: Barton, David and Julia Porter (brother), 1850-1883 never knew of a case; or an instance where they were applied for Formal discharges are never given to his knowledge. Clara says she concurs in your opinion that her time for…
- Contributor: Barton, David
- Date: 1850
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Image 29 of Clara Barton Papers: Family Papers: Barton, David and Julia Porter (brother), 1850-1883 S. R. BARTON, GEO. M. RICE, Secretary. President and Treasurer. WORCESTER Manufacturers Mutual Insurance Company, OFFICE, 448 MAIN STREET. Worcester, Mass. Nov 23d 1875 3 P.M Dear Mother Please come to our…
- Contributor: Barton, David
- Date: 1850
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Image 30 of Clara Barton Papers: Family Papers: Barton, David and Julia Porter (brother), 1850-1883 THE PHOENIX INSURANCE CO. OF HARTFORD, CONN. ---------- CASH CAPITAL, . . . . . $1,000,000.00 Losses Paid Since Organization of the Company, $13,718,617.48. ---------- CONDITION OF THE COMPANY, JANUARY 1, 1880.…
- Contributor: Barton, David
- Date: 1850
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Image 31 of Clara Barton Papers: Family Papers: Barton, David and Julia Porter (brother), 1850-1883 [* Webster JUL 29 *] [* [?] NY 30*] Capt. D. Barton c/o Clara Barton Dansville Livingston County NY [*July 28,1880*] Chambersburg. Pa Aug. 22/ 80 Sunday [*1880?*] Dear Father- I meant…
- Contributor: Barton, David
- Date: 1850
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Image 32 of Clara Barton Papers: Family Papers: Barton, David and Julia Porter (brother), 1850-1883 to reply to. And when I get them sifted down so we can tell pretty nearly who the man is, Charlie wants me to go East & interview him and if he…
- Contributor: Barton, David
- Date: 1850
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Image 33 of Clara Barton Papers: Family Papers: Barton, David and Julia Porter (brother), 1850-1883 Answered Steve Aug 22 /1880 Capt. David Barton Dansville Livingston County N.Y. Chambersburg PA. AUG 23 North Oxford Apr 12, 1881 Dear Sister Clara Your kind and welcome letter is just received.…
- Contributor: Barton, David
- Date: 1850
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Image 34 of Clara Barton Papers: Family Papers: Barton, David and Julia Porter (brother), 1850-1883 North Oxford April 12 1881 Dear Sister Clara Your kind and welcome letter is just received. I feel as tho I ought say a few words this Evening as it takes a…
- Contributor: Barton, David
- Date: 1850
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Image 35 of Clara Barton Papers: Family Papers: Barton, David and Julia Porter (brother), 1850-1883 I hardly know, Clara whether I can reily be of any servis to you by going But if it will be [of] any Satisfaction, I will go cherfully and do the best…
- Contributor: Barton, David
- Date: 1850
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Image 36 of Clara Barton Papers: Family Papers: Barton, David and Julia Porter (brother), 1850-1883 I enclosed the thing in an Envelop and sent it to the office. I sat back in my old chair trying to compose my self as well as I could between 8…
- Contributor: Barton, David
- Date: 1850
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Image 37 of Clara Barton Papers: Family Papers: Barton, David and Julia Porter (brother), 1850-1883 if you should conclude I am correct of course you will telegraph C at once when you get the case before you, if so I will be arrangeing the business here first…
- Contributor: Barton, David
- Date: 1850
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Image 38 of Clara Barton Papers: Family Papers: Barton, David and Julia Porter (brother), 1850-1883 CARRIER APR 14 M [*33 David Barton Oxford Mich - Weekly May 11/1882.*] an adjournment. We have just received a present that to our antiquarian tastes is a present indeed. It is…
- Contributor: Barton, David
- Date: 1850
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Image 39 of Clara Barton Papers: Family Papers: Barton, David and Julia Porter (brother), 1850-1883 [*DANSVILLE JUL 21[?]*] FORWARDED [*NORTH OXFORD JUL 20 MAS*] [*David Barton Arrived after I got home*] Miss Clara Barton [Dansville Livingston Co = New York] Washington, D.C. Love to all [?] Friends…
- Contributor: Barton, David
- Date: 1850
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Image 40 of Clara Barton Papers: Family Papers: Barton, David and Julia Porter (brother), 1850-1883 Clara I shall not think hard if you do not find time to reply to this Good By Well Clara I must not try your patience to long. so I will close…
- Contributor: Barton, David
- Date: 1850