Title: Henry W. Jackson Papers
Inclusive Dates: 1806-1892

Creator:

• Jackson, Henry W., 1826-1875

Call Number: Wis Mss OW

Quantity: 0.2 c.f. (1 archives box and 2 volumes)

Repository:

Wisconsin Historical Society, Division of Library, Archives, and Museum Collections

Archival Locations:

Wisconsin Historical Society (Map)

COLLECTION MAY BE STORED OFF-SITE: see catalog entry to request materials and for additional information.

Abstract:

Papers of Henry W. Jackson, a Centralia, Wisconsin, businessman. Included is family correspondence, 1834-1865; deeds and documents relating to the Massachusetts estate of Abraham Jackson, Henry Jackson's father; and ledgers, 1809-1844, kept by Stedman Jackson while operating small stores in Massachusetts and Pennsylvania. Included in the correspondence are letters describing life in Wisconsin, the California gold rush, Civil War battles, and the New York draft riots.

Language: English

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Abraham Jackson, the father of Henry W. Jackson, served as minister in the Baptist Church in Hinsdale, a small town in western Massachusetts, from 1809 until his death in 1848. There are no letters from Abraham in the collection, but there are some from his widow, Polly, whose letters to her children contain little beyond religious exhortation. Abraham's surviving children at the time of his death included Abraham, Haven, Lewis W., Mary (Mrs. Curtis Pomeroy), Henry W., Joshua, and Levi. Birth and death dates for these and other members of the Jackson Family can be found in the back of one of the ledgers. Salah, apparently a son of Abraham Jackson who was living in Wisconsin in 1848, was not mentioned in the documents concerning the probate of Abraham's estate. Both Henry W. and Levi later followed Salah to Wisconsin.

Henry W. Jackson was born in Hinsdale on July 17, 1826. He attended college for an unspecified period of time, and went to California during the gold rush of 1849, returning with what he is said to have regarded as a small fortune. He married Cornelia J. Brown in 1851, and moved to Elkhorn, Wisconsin, during the following year. The couple subsequently lived in Stevens Point, Grand Rapids, and Centralia. Henry taught school for a time in Elkhorn, and eventually became a partner in the mercantile and lumber firm of Jackson, Garrison, and Worthington. Henry also purchased and operated a saw mill in Centralia, and was a postmaster, supervisor, and alderman there. He died in 1875, and his wife died in 1902. They had three children: Fannie (who died in infancy), William Lewis, and Fred Henry.

For further details, see History of Berkshire County, Massachusetts (New York: J. B. Beers & Company, 1885, pp. 80-81; George O. Jones et al., History of Wood County, Wisconsin (Minneapolis: H. C. Cooper, Jr., & Company, 1923), pp. 400-402; and the portrait of Henry W. Jackson in History of Wood County, Wisconsin, opposite page 400.

The Jackson Papers consist of two ledgers, some accounts, a bank book, numerous deeds, legal documents pertaining to the probate of several estates, miscellaneous materials, and 46 incoming letters received by various members of the Jackson family between 1834 and 1865. Most of the correspondence was received by members of the Henry W. Jackson family. The deeds and legal documents pertain primarily to the Abraham Jackson family of Hinsdale, Massachusetts. The ledgers were kept by Stedman Jackson in small stores in Hinsdale and in Cambridge, Pennsylvania, between 1809 and 1844. The correspondence deals primarily with family matters. Substantial portions, however, include descriptions of life in Wisconsin during the 1840s (in letters from brothers who migrated westward before the Henry W. Jackson family left Massachusetts), letters from relatives who went to California during the gold rush, reactions of several Wisconsin men who served in the Civil War, and one letter with personal observations of the draft riots in New York City.

Acquisition Information

Presented by Mrs. S. Parsons, Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin, 1961.

	Correspondence, 1834-1865
Box   1 Folder   1	1834, Oct. 9: Remington, Mary. Springfield, [?]. Letter to Mrs. Polly Jackson, Hinsdale, Massachusetts Scope and Content Note: Writer regrets no longer having Massachusetts friends as near neighbors; religious sentiments; has given up expectation of seeing Mr. and Mrs. Jackson in Springfield in the fall.
Box   1 Folder   1	1837, Feb. 18: Samanthe [sister of Polly (Mrs. Abraham) Jackson]. [Cambridge, Pennsylvania]. Letter to [Polly Jackson] Scope and Content Note: Letter states Salah [Jackson] likes it here; Stedman [Jackson] stays in the store nights and therefore have not seen him enough this winter to know how he likes it. On back of same page is separate letter dated Nov. 12, apparently written by Polly Jackson, giving details of Father's work, including some baptisms.
Box   1 Folder   1	1844, June 9: Jackson, Salah R. Cambridge, [Pennsylvania]. Letter to Mrs. Polly Jackson, Hinsdale Scope and Content Note: Letter concerns Stedman's death; administrators and appraisers; efforts to make sure property does not disappear; someone who is “trying to work the business” objects to Salah's being an administrator; requests authorization as administrator and asks Mr. and Mrs. Jackson to come in person.
Box   1 Folder   1	1846, Apr. 28: Lews [?], Henry. Geneva, [Wisconsin]. Letter to Henry Jackson, Hinsdale Scope and Content Note: Writer expresses pleasure at hearing from home of youth; sorrow that Mother and Salah did not come to Wisconsin when they visited in Pennsylvania; comparison of society, soil, and climate in Wisconsin with that in Massachusetts; Wisconsin has best soil that he has seen in U.S.; price of wheat, oats, potatoes, and land; believes that Wisconsin is the place for farmer of limited means.
Box   1 Folder   1	1848, May 7: J[ackson], S[alah]. Geneva, [Wisconsin]. Letter to Henry Jackson, Hinsdale Scope and Content Note: Writer has received paper from Lewis containing father's obituary; Henry, Joshua, and Lewis should pay attention their education; has not urged them to come West because there are fewer educational advantages than in the East; Wisconsin making rapid improvements in education and reforms of day.
Box   1 Folder   1	1848, Sept. 24: Jackson, S[alah] R. Cambridge, [Pennsylvania]. Letter to Henry Jackson, Hinsdale Scope and Content Note: Letter cites improvement in health since leaving Hinsdale; Cass and Butler Club formed in Cambridge; poles raised by different political parties; Whigs and Democrats nearly balanced in Cambridge; trip from Pittsfield, Massachusetts, to Cambridge; details on friends and crops.
Box   1 Folder   1	1849, June: J[ackson], S[alah]. Geneva, [Wisconsin]. Letter to Henry Jackson, Hinsdale Scope and Content Note: Writer expresses pleasure at hearing of Henry's safe arrival home; Mr. Cady's northern tour to purchase land; believes that Henry left Wisconsin too soon to judge of its beauty; lack of fear concerning cholera; hardest time ever known in Wisconsin for money; prospects for crops; complains about unwillingness of friends to inform him about contents of father's will; was informed that his mind was impaired at the last and is inclined to believe that settlement was will of someone other than father.
Box   1 Folder   1	1851, Feb. 23: Messenger, L. C. Baraboo, Wisconsin. Letter to Joshua Jackson Scope and Content Note: Writer expresses pleasure at hearing from scenes of childhood; believes that all things considered Wisconsin is superior to Massachusetts; morals in Wisconsin; wages of labor; education; prices of land, wheat, corn, potatoes; hunting trip on which five deer killed.
Box   1 Folder   1	1851, Dec. 21: Rockwell, Amasa. Groton. Letter to Polly Jackson Scope and Content Note: Writer had enclosed Lewis' letter with one of his own; if not received it must have miscarried; letter short; Lewis well; Lewis had heard from Henry; Lewis surgeon on steamer from Panama; directions concerning disposal of Elisha's butter; Polly welcome to make home with writer during her lifetime; comments on years in business; Henry's school; Henry bound for California as quick as writer will fit him out; believes that Henry should wait one year longer.
Box   1 Folder   1	1852, Mar. 20: Jackson, [Lewis]. Bay State Ranch, North Calvarris River, [California]. Letter to Dear Brother Scope and Content Note: Jackson denies there was any basis for scandal concerning him and Hinsdale girl; Henry located about 600 miles away up toward Oregon; writer has ranch in which vegetables raised for sale to miners; mining claim; difficulty of travel and transmitting money in northern regions where Henry located.
Box   1 Folder   1	1852, Apr. 18: Jackson, [Lewis]. Counc? Bar. Letter to Dear Mother Scope and Content Note: Jackson left ranch on Calvarris River and reached new location in week; joined Henry and three or four other men; laws concerning how much land can be held; describes the other men; share in ranch kept by paying man to work it; lack of women within fifty miles; best for miners if there were none at all in state, unless they were of a different kind; praises California climate.
Box   1 Folder   1	1858, July 29: Jans, S. W. Sacramento City, California. Letter to “Bro D” Scope and Content Note: Writer will soon close up business and leave for some other part of world; steamer arrives from states; prospect of Nicaraguan Route opening soon; telegraph believed a failure; Democratic convention; claims sold after deciding they wouldn't pay.
Box   1 Folder   1	1859, Dec. 20: Rockwell, J[arvis]. [Hinsdale, Massachusetts]. Letter to [Henry W. Jackson] Scope and Content Note: Letter concerns settlement of Lewis' estate; writer believes that there is an attempt by a certain family to conceal some of Lewis' property for their own benefit; requests information on amount of Lewis' property.
Box   1 Folder   1	1859, Dec. 29: Jackson, Levi. Geneva, Wisconsin. Letter to [Henry W. Jackson] Scope and Content Note: Writer suggests insufficient snow for good sleighing; ploughing on first of December; suggests that recipient go East and see about the estate since he knows more about it than any other relative.
Box   1 Folder   1	[1859], Dec.: Pomeroy, Mary E. Pittsfield, Massachusetts. Letter to [Henry W. Jackson] Scope and Content Note: Letter concerns Lewis' death; settlement of estate; Jarvis Rockwell believes something wrong.
Box   1 Folder   1	[1859], Dec.: Pomeroy, Mary E. Pittsfield, Massachusetts. Letter to [Henry W. Jackson] Note: Also another copy in same hand, with a few minor changes in wording.
Box   1 Folder   1	[1860], [Jan.]: [No signature]. Letter to Brother Henry [W. Jackson] Scope and Content Note: Letter wishes Henry a happy New Year; comments on Lewis and his wife; loan to Lewis; comments on estate being rendered insolvent.
Box   1 Folder   1	1860, Jan. 8: Jans, S. W. Pittsfield, Massachusetts. Letter to Henry [W. Jackson] Scope and Content Note: Writer discusses property settlement and payment of debts for Lewis' estate; desires to get together and talk over old times in California; condition of weather; neighbor dies from pitchfork wound.
Box   1 Folder   1	1860, Jan. 17: Rockwell, Jarvis. Hinsdale, Massachusetts. Letter to Henry W. Jackson Scope and Content Note: Writer discusses settlement of Lewis' estate; small amount of assets acknowledged and inventoried by Jans family; surprises friends both in Hinsdale and Pittsfield; Jarvis' father had signed notes at bank as security; lost unless assets are discovered; charges Jans family with fraud.
Box   1 Folder   1	1860, Feb. 1: Jackson, Levi. Geneva, Wisconsin. Letter to [Henry W. Jackson] Scope and Content Note: Jackson agrees with Henry that they have no interest in the estate; not sure what to do; willing to pay part of expense if investigation thought necessary; had heard considerable sums of money mentioned; wishes to avoid family row; news concerning family and neighbors; believes that political affairs of nation dubious; South getting up fire not easy to extinguish.
Box   1 Folder   1	[1860], Feb.: [Pomeroy], Mary. Pittsfield, Massachusetts. Letter to Henry [W. Jackson] Scope and Content Note: Concerning the insolvency of Lewis' estate.
Box   1 Folder   1	[1860], Mar. 11: [Pomeroy], Mary. Pittsfield, Massachusetts. Letter to Henry [W. Jackson] Scope and Content Note: Letter discusses Lewis' estate; Jarvis Rockwell believes that rascality involved; news of family.
Box   1 Folder   1	1860, Apr. 10: Jans, S. W. Detroit. Letter to Henry [W. Jackson] Scope and Content Note: Jans meant to visit your brother in Elkhorn but could not make connections; delightful trip in stage; pleasant evening; asks Henry to bid Ralph and family goodby; invites Henry for visit.
Box   1 Folder   1	1860, Apr. 16: Jans, S. W. Springwater, [Massachusetts]. Letter to [Henry W. Jackson] Scope and Content Note: Jans arrived too late for trial; had attempted to get it postponed before he left; knows of no relief but to submit.
Box   1 Folder   1	1860, May 31: Rockwell, Jarvis. Hinsdale, Massachusetts. Letter to Henry Jackson Scope and Content Note: Letter concerns Lewis' estate; inquires about notes Jans was reported to have settled with Henry when he went west; inquires about note for which his father was liable.
Box   1 Folder   1	1860, Aug. 13: Jans, S. W. Pittsfield, Massachusetts. Letter to Henry [W. Jackson] Scope and Content Note: Jans discusses family and business matters; invites Henry to come East for visit.
Box   1 Folder   1	1860, Sept. 19: Whitney, Lizzie A. Portland. Letter to Mrs. [Henry W.] Jackson, Centralia, Wisconsin Scope and Content Note: Writer made acquaintance of new sisters and brothers during past summer; recalls pleasant hours spent in old log house and how she enjoyed a “sing” with Mrs. Jackson; inquires about neighbors in Centralia.
Box   1 Folder   1	1860, Dec. 20: Jans, S. W. Pittsfield, Massachusetts. Letter to Henry [W. Jackson] Scope and Content Note: Letter concerns death of member of Pomeroy family; health of Rockwell family; requests information about Ralph's trial; Henry's induction into a fraternal order.
Box   1 Folder   1	1861, Jan. 7: Stevens, S. Captain, Company G, 7th Regiment, Camp Arlington, West Virginia. Letter to [Henry W.] Jackson Scope and Content Note: Writer claims to be in good condition after five months of peaceful service; complains about monotony; boys would almost wade through Hell for a fight; good spirits; prospect that “Kings” Brigade will go on foraging expedition soon; complains about government giving up “damned traitors” Mason and Slidell; inquires how new mill is doing.
Box   1 Folder   1	1862, Jan. 11: Stevens, S. U.S. Army General Hospital, Adams House, Baltimore, Maryland. Letter to [Henry W.] Jackson Note: [Letter written in someone else's handwriting in semi-illiterate style.] Scope and Content Note: Stevens sick for three months; regiment has not seen any fighting; were in Virginia in the fall and expected to see some “fun” but the enemy ran; captured heavy guns; inquires about Henry's opinion concerning a war with England.
Box   1 Folder   1	1862, Feb. 26: Jackson, Levi. Geneva, Wisconsin. Letter to [Henry W. Jackson] Scope and Content Note: Writer discusses evening meetings held by Elder Bright in Slerich School House; describes ride south from the school house to Duck Lake; baptisms at Elk Horn church; Stedman in Barstow's Cavalry; never had doubt but that truth and right would prevail in national affairs, but the problem not yet solved.
Box   1 Folder   1	1862, Jan. 30: Bamber, T. Camp Arlington, West Virginia. Letter to Henry W. Jackson Scope and Content Note: Letter concerns dullness in camp; weather so stormy we cannot drill much if we were disposed to; received regular pay so we can go to sutler if we don't like the provisions; food available; speculates on whether the captain or someone else will become major; reactions to election; believes that if we stay here much longer we will be too lazy to fight when we get the chance; Riverside Expedition; possibility of an engagement with the enemy; railroad through Kentucky and Tennessee; condition of company; losses of men since leaving Grand Rapids.
Box   1 Folder   1	1862, Mar. 10: Jans, S. W. Pittsfield, Massachusetts. Letter to [Henry W.] Jackson Scope and Content Note: Joshing on 2 1/2 pound baby; comments on the Widow D.; gossip about who was caught in bed with the Widow Bartlett before she was widowed.
Box   1 Folder   1	1862, Mar. 11: Bamber, Tom. Camp Arlington. Letter to [Henry W.] Jackson Scope and Content Note: Letter discusses high spirits of Army of Potomac; over 100,000 men crossed river in past week; Army of Potomac made first movement that looked like business at five o'clock on the ninth; expects to be at Manassas tonight.
Box   1 Folder   1	1862, Mar. 23: Brown, P?. H?. Hinsdale, Massachusetts. Letter to [Henry W. Jackson] Scope and Content Note: Brown acknowledges receipt of draft of money; expects to arrive in Centralia soon but probably not in time for town meeting.
Box   1 Folder   1	1863, July 29: Jans, S. W. Pittsfield, Massachusetts. Letter to Henry [W. Jackson] Scope and Content Note: Jans reports on condition of crops; writer was in New York City at time of riot; describes riot; drafted men in Pittsfield area; believes that most will pay rather than go.
Box   1 Folder   1	1863, Aug. 30: Jans, S. W. Letter to Henry [W. Jackson] Scope and Content Note: Writer invites Henry for visit; possibility of trip down river to New Orleans; inquires about lumber trade now that river open; speculates on course of war; condition of crops.
Box   1 Folder   1	1864, Feb. 29: Mclndoe, W. D. Washington, D.C. Letter to Henry W. Jackson and Henry Clinton, Grand Rapids Scope and Content Note: Writer sorry to hear of trouble concerning marshall; declines to intervene.
Box   1 Folder   1	1864, Sept. 8: Hodge, R. W. Greenwood. Letter to Henry W. Jackson Scope and Content Note: Writer encloses thirteen dollar payment; requests that Jackson help effect reconciliation with wife; domestic difficulties.
Box   1 Folder   1	1865, Mar. 14: Raith, M. Assembly Chamber, Wisconsin Legislature. Letter to Henry W. Jackson Scope and Content Note: Raith's reply to request concerning appointment of marshall; relates difficulties involved.
Box   1 Folder   1	Undated: Jackson, A. S. Letter to unknown recipient Note: [One or more earlier pages missing]. Scope and Content Note: Writer claims this has been one of most dreary winters known by oldest settlers; difficulties of farmers because they had to buy supplies they usually raised; low price of butter; 2 1/2 tons on hand and can do nothing with it; Mr. Thomas has taken drove of cattle to Philadelphia and may visit Massachusetts before returning home; Salah has position as Constable; family news.
Box   1 Folder   1	Undated: Jackson, Polly R. Letter to [Joshua Jackson?] Scope and Content Note: Writer gives advice to retain faith in God; other religious sentiments; health. On back of page is separate letter addressed “my dear fellow” and signed with illegible signature. Contains news and gossip about friends.
Box   1 Folder   1	Undated: Jackson, Polly R. Letter to Joshua Jackson Scope and Content Note: Writer notes Lewis glad to hear from you; advice to keep faith in God and be moral. Note of similar character added by Mary.
Box   1 Folder   1	Undated: Jackson, Polly. Letter to [Joshua Jackson] Scope and Content Note: Writer expresses sorrow that he left his position; advice to be content with lower wages if he can have a steady position and lay up treasures in heaven.
Box   1 Folder   1	Undated: Brown, P?. M. Hinsdale, Massachusetts. Addressee illegible Scope and Content Note: Writer describes arrival home; description of old place; comments on how the “old lady” hurt herself in the way she handled settling the estate; price of lumber, cheese, and wool.
Box   1 Folder   1	, Undated: [No signature]. Letter to “Bro DvO” Scope and Content Note: Comments on writer's ill health; plans to leave either for China or for the States.
	Documents Concerning Estate of Abraham Jackson
Box   1 Folder   2	[1848]: Inventory of Personal Property and Real Estate of Abraham Jackson, Hinsdale, Deceased
Box   1 Folder   2	1848, May 3: Representation of Lewis W. Jackson of Pittsfield to the Judge of Probate for the County of Berkshire, concerning the estate of Abraham Jackson of Hinsdale Note: Names of children included.
Box   1 Folder   2	1848, July 4: Bond signed by Lewis W. Jackson, Cyrus Messenger, and Elisha Rockwell as administrators of the estate of Abraham Jackson
Box   1 Folder   2	1848, Oct. 4: Document appointing Lewis W. Jackson as administrator of the estate of Abraham Jackson
Box   1 Folder   2	1848, Oct. 4: Representation of Lewis W. Jackson to the Judge of the Court of Probate for the County of Berkshire, concerning the estate of Abraham Jackson
Box   1 Folder   2	1849, May-June 6: Court documents concerning the estate of Abraham Jackson, Statement by the clerk of a Berkshire Court affirming the decision of the Probate Court; statement by Lewis W. Jackson; decree of the Judge of Probate Note: Three statements glued together to make one long sheet of paper.
Box   1 Folder   2	1849, July 2: Bond of Lewis W. Jackson and Elisha Rockwell as administrators of the estate of Abraham Jackson
Box   1 Folder   2	1849, Sept. 4: Document concerning estate of Abraham Jackson, to which are attached depositions by Elisha Rockwell and Cynthia Rockwell, and a copy of Abraham Jackson's will
Box   1 Folder   2	1849, Nov. 22: Account of the property which has been disposed of by the administrator of the estate of Abraham Jackson
Box   1 Folder   2	1850, July 1: Summons to Lewis Jackson to appear before the Police Court in Pittsfield as administrator of the estate of Abraham Jackson
	Deeds
Box   1 Folder   3	1806, June 21: Deed of land from Joshua Jackson to Abraham Jackson
Box   1 Folder   3	1806, Dec. 24: Deed of land in Hinsdale from Joshua Jackson to Abraham Jackson
Box   1 Folder   3	1807, Oct. 30: Deed of land in Hinsdale from Rhoda Leland to Abraham Jackson
Box   1 Folder   3	1809, Apr. 29: Deed of land in Berkshire County from Lenas Crane and Oliver Gott to Abraham Jackson
Box   1 Folder   3	1809, Apr. 29: Deed of land in Peru, Massachusetts, from Solomon Gott to Abraham Jackson
Box   1 Folder   3	1811, Mar. 20: Lease of land in Hinsdale from Rhoda Leland to Abraham Jackson
Box   1 Folder   3	1814, Apr. 19: Deed of his interest in estate of Joshua Jackson from Salah Jackson to Abraham Jackson
Box   1 Folder   3	1815, Feb. 1: Deed of interest in the estate of Joshua Jackson from Joshua Jackson, Meriam Jackson, Asa Whitney, and Anna Whitney to Amasa Rockwell
Box   1 Folder   3	1815, Mar. 4: Deed of land in Hinsdale from William G. Raymond to Abraham Jackson
Box   1 Folder   3	1815, July 26: Deed of land in Hinsdale from Henry Van Schack to Abraham Jackson
Box   1 Folder   3	1824, June 3: Deed of land in Hinsdale from Abraham Jackson to Harvey Heald
Box   1 Folder   3	1824, June 3: Deed of land in Hinsdale from Harvey Heald to Abraham Jackson
Box   1 Folder   3	1827, Mar. 23: Lease of land in Hinsdale from Samuel B. Thomas to Chester Cady
Box   1 Folder   3	1827, May 9: Deed of house in Hinsdale from Abagail Butts (widow of Joshua Jackson) to Abraham Jackson
Box   1 Folder   3	1828, Mar. 28: Deed of land in Hinsdale from Amasa Rockwell to Abraham Jackson
Box   1 Folder   3	1829, Apr. 13: Deed of land in Hinsdale from Samuel Thomas and Samantha Thomas to Abraham Jackson
Box   1 Folder   3	1830, July 12: Deed of land in Hinsdale from John T. Mack to Abraham Jackson
Box   1 Folder   3	, 1835: Deed of rights in the estate of Joshua Jackson from Amos Raymond and Sena Raymond to Abraham Jackson
Box   1 Folder   3	1835, Jun. 24: Deed of land in Hinsdale from Samuel Thomas and Samantha Thomas to Abraham Jackson
Box   1 Folder   3	1836, Mar. 31: Deed of land in Lanesborough from Joel Redway and Lucinda Redway to Abraham Jackson
Box   1 Folder   3	1836, Apr. 5: Agreement to pasture livestock between Joel Redway and Abraham Jackson
Box   1 Folder   3	1853, Mar. 31: Deed of land in Hinsdale from Curtis Pomeroy and Mary Pomeroy to Henry W. Jackson
Box   1 Folder   3	1853, Apr. 20: Deed of land in Hinsdale from W. Jackson to Henry W. Jackson
Box   1 Folder   3	1858, Sept. 10: Deed of land in Wisconsin from the U.S. General land Office to John Vaughan
Box   1 Folder   3	1864, Sept. 22: Deed of land in Wood County, Wisconsin, from Ira Harris to Henry W. Jackson
	Business Records
Volume   1	1809-1848: Ledger probably kept by Stedman Jackson in stores in Hinsdale, Massachusetts, and Cambridge, Pennsylvania Scope and Content Note: Earlier entries dated between 1809 and 1812 in Hinsdale; these include accounts for Abraham and Joshua Jackson and others; later entries in different hand dated from 1842 to 1848 in Hinsdale; on back cover is written “Western Pennsylvania, Crawford County, Cambridge” [at the time of his death in 1844 Stedman Jackson was operating a store in Cambridge]; other entries include information on estate of Abraham Jackson; list of marriages between 1809 and 1836; birth dates for members of the Jackson family; some death dates.
Volume   2	1812-1839: Ledger, probably kept by Stedman Jackson (his name written inside front cover) Scope and Content Note: Early accounts entered by month and day but not by year; entries concerning estate of Joshua Jackson dated 1812; cash received and paid out for 1812; accounts for 1831-1839.
Box   1 Folder   4	1846, Nov. 21: Contract between Abraham Jackson and Lewis Jackson concerning sale of trees
Box   1 Folder   4	1846, Nov. 21: Contract between Abraham Jackson and Lewis Jackson concerning sale of timber
Box   1 Folder   4	1849, May 11: Promissory note from W. Jackson to Abraham Jackson
Box   1 Folder   4	1853, Oct. 4: Receipt for payment for farm from William Stork to Henry Jackson
Box   1 Folder   4	1870, Feb. 1-1875, April 20: Bankbook of Henry W. Jackson in account with J. D. Witter, Banker
Box   1 Folder   4	1892 April 9-1892 Sept. 5: Account of Fred Jackson with G. A. Corriveau, Centralia, Wisconsin
	Miscellaneous Materials
Box   1 Folder   5	1813, Oct. 5: Legal document appointing Nobby Jackson as guardian of Samanthe, daughter of Joshua Jackson
Box   1 Folder   5	1814, June 7: Legal document appointing Abraham Jackson as legal guardian of Salah R. and Amasa S., children of Salah Jackson
Box   1 Folder   5	1844, July 1: Jackson, S. R. Elegy on the death of A. S. Jackson
Box   1 Folder   5	1852, Oct.: The faith and mortality of man Scope and Content Note: A sermon preached in the Baptist Meeting House in Hinsdale, at the funeral of Mr. Joshua Jackson, youngest son of the late Rev. Abraham Jackson, who died Oct. 3, 1852, at the age of 21.
Box   1 Folder   5	1852, Oct.: The rest that remains for the people of God Scope and Content Note: Sermon preached in the Baptist Meeting House in Hinsdale, at the funeral of Mrs. Polly Jackson, widow of Rev. Abraham Jackson, who died Oct. 21, 1852, in the 62nd year of her age.
Box   1 Folder   5	1852, Oct.: The fading leaf Scope and Content Note: Sermon preached in the Baptist Meeting House in Hinsdale at the funeral of Mrs. Caroline Brown, wife of Daniel Brown, Jr., who died Oct. 24, 1852, at the age of 44.
Box   1 Folder   5	, Undated: Unsigned copy of a speech concerning the Mexican War
Box   1 Folder   5	Undated: Unsigned sketch of the history of Centralia, Wisconsin
Box   1 Folder   5	, Undated: Recipe for a cure for inflamatory rhumatis
Box   1 Folder   5	, Undated: Recipe for the rheumatism