1865/05/11

Newspaper

Title: New-York times. [Vol. 14, no. 4251 (May 11, 1865)]

One newspaper issue of New-York times, dated May 11, 1865. Reports Queen Victoria's condolence to Mrs. Lincoln as well as other expressions of sympathy from international heads of state on the assassination of President Lincoln. Also contains an article on the dissolution of the American Anti-Slavery Society, including speeches from William Lloyd Garrison, Frederick Douglass, Anna E. Dickinson, and Senator Henry Wilson. There is also local news, financial news, and stories from New York and Europe, as well as many advertisements and announcements.

GLC08835

1855

Williamson, Passmore, 1822-?

Pamphlet

Title: Narrative of facts in the case of Passmore Williamson

Relates the story of Passmore Williamson, an abolitionist who was imprisoned for helping a slave named Jane escape her master while in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Because Jane was already in the North, Williamson informed her she was free and enabled her to slip away from her master. He spent three months in jail for his actions, and his case became a highly publicized one. Pamphlet is side-stitched, published by the Philadelphia Anti-Slavery Society in response to debates about the Fugitive Slave Law.

GLC08854

January 1907

Howe, Julia Ward, 1819-1910

Autograph manuscript signed

Title: [Battle Hymn of the Republic]

The first and fourth verses.

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August 15, 1835

Madison, James, 1751-1836

Letter signed

Title: to Hubbard Taylor

Written in the hand of Dolley Madison, signed by James Madison. Discusses his views on politics. Writes "I join in all your good wishes, for more tranquility and harmony in our public affairs; which will always be best promoted by a course avoiding the extremes to which party excitements are liable." Advises that he is in his 85th year, "the infirmities belonging to which are added inroads on my health, which among other effects have so crippled my fingers as to oblige me to use borrowed ones." Envelope has a free frank signed by Madison.

GLC00086

1763

Dangerfield, William, fl. 1763

Document

Title: to James Madison re: acknowledging receipt of Mary Willis' property

Receipt, unsigned, from William Dangerfield (just married to Mary Willis, ward of James Madison, Sr.), acknowledging receipt of all her property from James Madison, Sr.,

GLC00099.007

April 4, 1763

Pendleton, Edmund, 1721-1803

Note signed

Title: to [James Madison], re: concerning a will in the Willis family

Note docketed and signed on the verso by Edmund Pendleton, April 4, 1763. Probably sent to James Madison, Sr., concerning a will relating to his ward, Mary Willis.

GLC00099.013

November 29, 1763

Pendleton, Edmund, 1721-1803

Autograph letter signed

Title: to James Madison re: marriage settlement of Madison's ward Mary Willis

GLC00099.018

October 22, 1897

McKinley, William, 1843-1901

Document signed

Title: Pardon of Dora Lincoln, convicted of prostitution [or of operating a brothel].

Convicted of "keeping a disorderly house" [a term once used to refer to prostitution]; sentenced to 2 months imprisonment with an additional 2 months imprisonment added after being unable to pay the $25 fine also accrued. Pardoned after serving almost 2 months of the term. No reason for pardon mentioned. (c/s Joseph McKenna)

GLC00045.37

July 3, 1914

Wilson, Woodrow, 1856-1924

Document signed

Title: Pardon of Albert Holtzman of West Virginia for white slavery and kidnapping women for the purpose of prostitution.

Partly printed document. (c/s J.C.McReynolds [Attorney General])

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July 17, 1879

Hayes, Rutherford B., 1822-1893

Document signed

Title: Pardon of Catherine Bailey, convicted of larceny.

Convicted of larceny; sentenced to 2 years imprisonment. Pardoned since delayed proceedings lengthened her imprisonment [she had already been imprisoned 16 months], and by recommendation of several respectable citizens. Also, pardoned due to her advanced age. (c/s William M. Evarts)

GLC00055

April 26, 1860

Buchanan, James, 1791-1868

Document signed

Title: [Pardon of Moses Lowenstein for keeping a bawdy house].

Countersigned by Secretary of State Lewis Cass. Lowenstein was convicted in December 1859 in Washington, D.C. He was a resident of New York City imprisoned in Washington for being unable to pay the fine imposed upon him by the courts. After receiving a petition from Lowenstein, and supporting petitions from Lowenstein's daughter, Franzisca, citizens, and justices of the peace Charles Walter and Thomas C. Donn, Buchanan pardoned Lowenstein.

GLC00061

November 28, 1861

Pearce, Selina, fl. 1861-1869

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Brother

She writes to her brother, likely Eben, regarding Thanksgiving. She includes a poem about having a "soldier brother." Possibly written from Marietta, Ohio.

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August 27, 1861

Pearce, Priscilla, fl. 1861-1868

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William

Priscilla Pearce writes about William not getting a chaplain appointment.

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July 15, 1862

Pearce, Priscilla, fl. 1861-1868

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William

Priscilla Pearce discusses church finances in her letter to William.

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August 10, 1862

Pearce, William, fl. 1861-1869

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Priscilla

William Pearce comments on being paid and spending instructions.

GLC00066.102

August 18, 1862- August 20, 1862

Pearce, Priscilla, fl. 1861-1868

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William

Priscilla Pearce mentions church finances and William's salary reduction.

GLC00066.103

September 19, 1862

Pearce, Priscilla, fl. 1861-1868

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William

In her letter to William, Priscilla Pearce writes that she does not see the need to leave Marietta. She also discusses finances.

GLC00066.108

November 27, 1862

Pearce, Priscilla, fl. 1861-1868

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Selina

Writes to her sister about church and family.

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May 12, 1861

Pearce, Thirza, fl. 1861-1869

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

Thirza Pearce writes about her position as a schoolteacher. She also refers to the death of someone called McBride.

GLC00066.145

23 May 1861

Pearce, Selina, fl. 1861-1869

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Papasy

The letter is written most likely to her father, who she calls "Papasy." She discusses the arrival of soldiers, as well as crops. The letter is signed "Your aff daughter."

GLC00066.146

September 27, 1861

Pearce, Thirza, fl. 1861-1869

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Papa

Thirza Pearce writes about her visits with her nieces and nephews (her father's grandchildren), and provides humorous anecdotes about her nephew Wallie, "the most mischievous grandson you've got."

GLC00066.147

August 3, 1862

Pearce, Thirza, fl. 1861-1869

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Papa

Thirza Pearce discusses the beginning of the state draft. She reports that with the draft beginning, they are still finding volunteers. She also expects not to attend college in the next year.

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September 17, 1864

Joy, Ada, fl. 1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Lena

Ada Joy writes to Selina about teaching.

GLC00066.149

January 5, 1869

Pearce, Selina, fl. 1861-1869

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Pearce

The letter discusses teaching.

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October 19, 1869

Pearce, Thirza, fl. 1861-1869

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father and Mother

The letter discusses teaching. The letter is written from "Shiloh," but no state name is given.

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