Pitcairn, John, Jr. (John Pitcairn, Jr.) (1841-1916)
Person
Dates
- Existence: 1841 - 1916
Found in 97 Collections and/or Records:
Letter from David Cowley to John Pitcairn , 1877-01-15
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Identifier: Sub-Series 1
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Handwritten letter from David Cowley in E. Pittsburgh, PA to John Pitcairn, Jr. Seal with the word “Congress” beneath three domed roofs pressed into upper lefthand corner.
Contents:
-money transfers
-ruling of Supreme Court of Pennsylvania on unconstitutionality of Penn av. act; will make a difference to Cowley of over $3000
Names mentioned: A. Pitcairn (Artemas Pitcairn), Mr. Kacthen (?) Kocthen (?) Koethen (?)
Places mentioned: German National Bank
Dates:
1877-01-15
Letter from David McCandless to Artemas Pitcairn, 1877-12-19
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Identifier: Sub-Series 1
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Handwritten letter from David N. McCandless in Pittsburgh, PA to Artemas Pitcairn, attorney for John Pitcairn, Jr. in Oil City, PA. “The Edgar Thomson Steel Company, Limited” letterhead. 1 page.Contents:
-received $3,000 check order of Dec. 18th to be paid to mortgage holder of Church property at corner of Sandusky & Isabella Streets, Allegheny; will pay it to Mr. Stewart McKee today
-sincere thanks of Society to Mr. Jns. Pitcairn for his generosity Names...
Dates:
1877-12-19
Letter from Dr. George R. Starkey to Artemas Pitcairn , 1877-12-20
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Identifier: Sub-Series 1
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Handwritten letter from Dr. George R. Starkey in Philadelphia, PA to Artemas Pitcairn in Oil City, PA. “Starkey & Palen” letterhead. 1 page.
Contents:
-Starkey encloses $756 promissory note to Artemas Pitcairn to cover 1 year $700 loan from John Pitcairn at 8% interest
Names mentioned: Mr. John Pitcairn, Jr., Mr. A. Pitcairn
Places mentioned: New York, Oil City
Dates:
1877-12-20
Letter from E. Ferrett to John Pitcairn , 1864-12-15
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Identifier: Sub-Series 1
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Handwritten letter from Mr. E. Ferrett in Philadelphia PA to John Pitcairn, Jr. Oval seal of a figure stamped into top left-hand corner.
E. Ferrett informs J. Pitcairn of a resolution passed by the Philadelphia Society of the New Jerusalem at a recent meeting, following a suggestion by the Broad Street Society that the two societies unite in celebrating the Christmas festival. The resolution states that “the Superintendent of the Sabbath School, assisted by Mr. J. F. Scott and Mr. John...
Dates:
1864-12-15
Letter from E. Westervelt to John Pitcairn, 1868-06-03
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Identifier: Sub-Series 1
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Handwritten letter from E. Westervelt in Philadelphia to John Pitcairn Jr.
Westervelt has received J. Pitcairn’s renewed invitation to visit Renovo, but unfortunately his poor health prevents him from leaving the city. He has not heard from his nephew since he last wrote to Pitcairn and so assumes he has made some other arrangement. Westervelt reports on a recent meeting of the three Philadelphia societies at the Broad Street Church “to institute measures for encouraging friendly...
Dates:
1868-06-03
Letter from Emilie Tafel to John Pitcairn, 1875-07-18
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Identifier: Sub-Series 1
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Handwritten letter from Emilie Tafel at 14 Rothbury Villas, London to John Pitcairn, Jr. Two pages, second page damaged and particularly fragile.
On returning from Birmingham, the Tafel’s received the paper announcing Pitcairn’s safe arrival in New York. They have been expecting a letter from him ever since regarding the rest of his trip to Ireland and voyage home. Rather than wait, Mrs. Tafel has decided to send news and to say again how thankful she and Mr. Tafel are for Pitcairn’s...
Dates:
1875-07-18
Letter from Fedor Goerwitz to John Pitcairn, 1873-02-07
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Identifier: Sub-Series 1
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Handwritten letter from Fedor Goerwitz in NY (?) to John Pitcairn, Jr. in Pittsburgh.
“The price for the regular edition of Amor Conjug. is $15.- cheap at that Mr. Mittnacht says. He recently paid thirty pound sterling for an original edition of the Arcana. Your latin works are ordered and may as likely be sent you by mail (?) of Mr. M. on calculating charges (illegible word; found?) that you do not lose thereby. I note (?) below however you are not in a hurry and the lot many be sent...
Dates:
1873-02-07
Letter from Frank Ballou to John Pitcairn, 1877-12-07
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Identifier: Sub-Series 1
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Handwritten letter from Frank Ballou in Georgetown, Colorado, to John Pitcairn, Jr. in Oil City, PA. “Pelican Mill” letterhead. Handwriting difficult to decipher in places.Contents:
-according to Artemas, Pitcairn has sailed to America; will be in Oil City for 7-10 days
-Report on Pelican Mill: storms, ore supply issues, and equipment breakdowns have caused delays; net profit over last two months about half of what was expected; mill still turning a profit while running at half...
Dates:
1877-12-07
Letter from Frank Ballou to John Pitcairn, 1877-12-20
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Identifier: Sub-Series 1
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Handwritten letter from Frank Ballou in Georgetown, Colorado, to John Pitcairn, Jr. Handwriting difficult to decipher in places. Contents:
-Pitcairn’s letter of Dec. 11th received
-Pitcairn getting out of business with V. P. & Co. is good thing; will free mind to enjoy travel
-Ballou hopes to depart for trip East on the 5th proximo (Jan. 5th)
-Pelican Mining Co. is attempting to sell Pelican Mill for $40,000; if sold, Ballou will have to give up Mill at 60 days...
Dates:
1877-12-20
Letter from Frank Ballou to John Pitcairn, 1878-01-19
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Identifier: Sub-Series 1
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Handwritten letter from Franklin Ballou in Georgetown, Colorado, to John Pitciarn Jr. 2 pages, double-sided. Contents:
-Snider commenced efforts to block merger of Dives & Pelican Companies; Ballou made needed repairs on Pelican Mill; merger deal reached sooner than expected; company will repossess Mill if/when stock is sold; Ballou now short of cash but will start turning profit again soon
-trip East postponed; letters should be sent to W. C. Childs & Co. who will...
Dates:
1878-01-19