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Proposition of Henry Coursey and Philomen Lloyd to the Maquas, On[n]eydes, . . .

. . . On[n]ondages, and Cajouges [in Dutch]

GLC03107.01918

Answer of the 5 Nations of Indians westwards to the proposition of Coll. Dongan

[in Dutch]

GLC03107.01982

The opinion of Justice Peter V. Daniel of the United States Supreme Court in the famous Dred Scott case.

Daniel's original manuscript of his opinion on the Dred Scott case, bound into a book. Daniels, a passionate slavery advocate, argues that slavery had more protection under the Constitution than any other form of property. He supports the majority...

GLC02546.01

Address of the late General George Washington, to the citizens of the United States, on declining a re-election to the office of president.

An early broadside printing by Hudson and Goodwin. In this speech, George Washington declines a re-election to the office of President and offers counsel on governance to the country. Two signatures on verso.

GLC02557

to Hamilton A. Hill

Urges that "the present is as favorable a time as we can expect for the agitation of the free trade question." Explains the importance of free trade and elimination of a protective tariff. Declares that "During the war the country went back to a...

GLC02595

[Abstinence pledge card]

Printed card, with various illustrations, stating that Catherine Cauty has taken the "the Total Abstinence Pledge." Cauty has card number 4281797. Signed by Theobald as president of the society. Pledge card states that Cauty will refrain from...

GLC02542.27

Six Nations. Document signed with the holograph totems of 14 chiefs.

A reciept acknowledging the final payment for land ceded by the Six Nations at the Treaty of Fort Stanwix.
With the loss of these lands the Six Nations eventually dispersed: the Mohawk and Cayuga to Canada, the Oneida to Wisconsin, while the Onondaga...

GLC02548

re: three pound note (c/s Danbridge)

GLC02470.04

to Gen. Drayton re: about argument between son and Gen. Drayton

GLC02470.23

to the Society of the Methodist Episcopal Church at Pittsburgh

Written as President in response to the Society's "friendly address" concerning religious freedom and mentioning the "time of trouble" in which they live.

GLC02793.010

to Gen. Curtis Guild

Signed as President. Roosevelt writes that his "Southern policy" is to "take the best man white or black."

GLC02793.054

to Henry Lee re: his reluctance in accepting a second term

Written as President to Lee, Governor of Virginia, who has congratulated Washington for his re-election. The president writes "to say I feel pleasure from the prospect of commencing another tour of duty, would be a departure from truth" and...

GLC02793.002

to Harriot Washington Parks, his niece, re: congratulations on her marriage

Written as President, offering his congratulations and suggestions for "a prudent deportment" towards her husband, including "the accomodation of your views to his circumstances." Also advocating frugality, he adds "always keep the old adage in...

GLC02793.005

Appointment of Solomon Lincoln, Marshal for Massachusetts (c/s Webster)

Countersigned by Webster as Secretary of State.

GLC02793.023

Address to the Reader of the Documents

Address to the reader of the documents relating to the Galveston Bay & Texas Land Company.... New-York: Printed by G. F. Hopkins & Son, January 1, 1831. 38, 69 p. (Annotated.)

GLC02753.02

to John Adams re: career prospects of John Q. Adams, the Jay Treaty

Written as President to his Vice President. Washington writes that young Adams should not think of retiring because his fair prospects may bring him to the head of the diplomatic corps. Washington also mentions the protests in Boston and elsewhere...

GLC02793.004

to James Anderson re: instructions for management of Mount Vernon

Written as President. Washington goes into considerable detail regarding farming, especially innovations (a new red clover). He also mentions building a new road and the drought of the previous fall.

GLC02793.006

Treaty between the U.S. and the Dey & Regency of Algiers (c/s Timothy Pickering)

Signed as President and countersigned by Pickering as Secretary of State. English translation from the Arabic with clerical signatures for Vizier Hassan Bashan (the Dey of Algiers), Joseph Donaldson Jr. (American negotiator) and David Humphreys...

GLC02794.001

to John Sherman

Intends to give Sherman a copy of a speech he (Douglass) gave on the 26th anniversary of the abolition of slavery, if the speech is published. Supports Sherman's attempt for the presidency on the Republican ticket. Written on Cedar Hill, Anacostia, D...

GLC02841

Translation of the laws, orders, and contracts,on Colonization

Stephen F. Austin. Translation of the Laws, orders, and contracts on colonization... in Texas.... San Felipe de Austin, Texas: Printed by Godwin B. Cotten, November 1829. 71 p. (Translated with S. M. Williams, p.26.) [With 3 newsclippings pasted...

GLC02753.01

Documents Relating to the Grants of Land

Documents relating to grants of lands made to Don Estevan Julian Willson [sic], and Don Richard Exter [sic], in Texas. New-York: Ludwig & Tolefree, 1831. 31 p. (With page of manuscript notes on verso p. 31 re: a land speculator and translation of a...

GLC02753.03

"List of Cattle Sold unto the officers of the two Comp[anies]"

P.3 contains ALS from Philip Livingston to Alida Livingston, in Dutch, 1 November 1711. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02299

to Governor Burnet re: goals as new Secretary of Indian Affairs [draft]

Philip relates to the Governor his desire to accomplish what he can as the new Secretary of Indian Affiars. P.2 contains a letter written in Dutch to Philip Livingston from his wife Catrina; the address leaf is addressed to Philip Livingston and is...

GLC03107.02161

Rough drafts of proceedings of Commissioners of Indian Affairs

Contains a number of records of the proceedings at meetings of the Commissioners of Indian Affairs, as well as drafts of letters to Governor Burnet. P.1 is a fragment of a larger document that welcomes the Indians to trade with the English, and warns...

GLC03107.02162

[Texas Declaration of Independence]

Declares that a "Free, Sovereign, and Independent Republic" has been constituted by the people of Texas. The Dr. Paul Burns copy, listed in the Thomas Taylor census Texfake as #2 of authentic copies. Printed by Baker and Bordens, San Felipe de Austin...

GLC02559

Columbia's noblest sons

Print of Columbia crowning an image of George Washington and an image of Abraham Lincoln with laurel leaves. To the left of Washington are images from his presidency and the American Revolution, and on the right of Lincoln are images from his...

GLC02597

Headquarters of Gen. Jas. H. Van Allen, military governor, Yorktown Va. May 17. 62

Pencil and watercolor sketch of a house. Title written in ink at bottom. On verso is written in an unknown hand, "Sketched by John B. Bachelder."

GLC02670.06

[Sketchbook of miscellaneous drawings] [word processed inventory available]

Includes seven pencil and watercolor sketches. None are identified and all are in different stages of completion. Images include two mountain scenes, a battle scene, a courthouse, soldiers with a cannon, an unidentified town, and infantry on parade...

GLC02670.02

Residence of Robert E. Lee used as headquarters of Gen. Magruder

Pencil and watercolor sketch of a house with horse and carriage in foreground. Title written in pencil at bottom. Note on verso, "Near Richmond Va." Magruder was a Confederate general. In reality, this image is not a picture of Robert E. Lee's...

GLC02670.07

to my dear mother

He describes his trip to the Belgian Front. He met with the French minister of finance during an air raid. They enjoyed a wonderful evening. Belgium is a small country but they are standing up to Germany none the less. He got to visit the trenches...

GLC02679.11

to Fidelia E. Stanley

Informs Mrs. Stanley, the mother of Lucius T. Stanley, that the New York Governor, Reuben E. Fenton, will promote her son, Lucius T. Stanley, to 1st Lieutenant in the 107th New York Volunteers as soon as there is a vacancy. But if it is preferred...

GLC02710.44.03

Battlefield Peach Tree Cr. Fought July 20 1864 Scale 4 in. pr. mi. from actual Survey by Topogs. of 1st Div 20 Corps

Notes houses, roads, military trails, locations of Union, including 1-3 Divisions of the 26th Corps and Confederate troops, lines of artillery, and barracks. Items are identifiable though the legend on the top of the map. Signed "Stanley fecit." Map...

GLC02710.35

to William E. Jones

Refers to financial concerns but hopes for a good harvest. Mentions the construction of a railroad through Memphis and Little Rock, running through their property. Addressed to Lt. W. E. Jones, Fort Ewell, Texas.

GLC02711.18

[Sketchbook with drawings and notes on the Gettysburg campaign] [word processed inventory available]

Signed by Bachelder on the first blank page, "Jno. B Bachelder, Print Publisher, no. 123 Washington St. Boston." Drawings, pencil and watercolor sketches, and notes on the Gettysburg campaign. Includes sketches of Hanover Junction, PA, 11 July...

GLC02670.01

Presidential appointment

Appoints William E. Jones as a cadet. Signed by Secretary of War William Wilkins. Printed document with blanks filled in by hand.

GLC02711.11

[Furlough for Lucius T. Stanley]

Pattison authorizes a 30-day furlough to Elmira, New York for Stanley, whose 22 January 1864 autograph signed furlough application to Brigadier General William Whipple appears on page two. At least three endorsements are cross-written across the...

GLC02710.40

to John G. Farnsworth

Requests a copy of his military discharge papers. Explains his enlistment history in the 107th New York Volunteers from 1862-1865. Notes that there were several endorsements on the discharge and asks for a transcript. Written on stationary of the...

GLC02710.46.01

[Copy of military discharge of Lucius T. Stanley]

Discharges Stanley upon the expiration of his term of service in the 107th New York Volunteers, where he spent two years first as a clerk and later as an assistant topographical engineer. Made in accordance with Special Orders No. 43. Written near...

GLC02710.45.01

to William E. Jones

Discusses possible appointments as ordnance chief for the Virginia State Guard. Believes that Virginia will not secede. Refers to the State Guard Bill as unjudicious.

GLC02711.02

The Union is dissolved! [Charleston Mercury, Extra Ed.]

Docketed on verso with contemporary and (apparently post-war) note.

GLC02688

[Receipt]

Receipt for one four-horse wagon and complete team for William E. Jones when he was organizing troops.

GLC02711.27

to: his wife.

Union victories in the west including the fall of Columbus and New Madrid. Also the capture of Fort Donelson and the abandonment of Bowling Green & Nashville. He complains that Stanton, McClellan and Buell have tried to take credit for his...

GLC05601.100

to: Major General B. F. Butler, New Orleans.

The Secretary of State has informed him that the Count de Mijon, enjoyed his visit to the north. He claims the visit helped to develop friendly feelings between France and the U.S.

GLC05601.101

to: Brig General Montgomery C. Meigs, Quartermaster Master General.

Responding to Meigs letter asking Captain Whipple, the brother of a bishop, to resign. Halleck responds that if Meigs wants Whipple to resign, he should ask the Captain himself. [Meigs note on verso:] 1863/02/16. Requesting the Halleck return the...

GLC05601.103

to: Henry W. Halleck.

He received a copy of Halleck's book, International Law and the Laws of War. "Nothing could have been more apropos for my own defense than this valuable book." [Possibly referring to the Trent Affair.]

GLC05601.104

to his sister

Details Archer's life from his departure from London bound for Bermuda on June 13, 1864 to his return from Florida through the blockade on March 23, 1865. "...[I] made every narrow escape from, starving to death, and being eaten up by alligators..."...

GLC01896.079

[Account]

Lists transactions between Henry Knox and Robert Houston regarding land surveys, contracts and other related business.

GLC02437.08760

to Robert Livingston re: Lord Bellomont's testimony before Parliament

Graham writes that Lord Bellomont had testified before Parliament for five days regarding the case of Captain William Kidd, and after having completed his testimony and being acquitted from any wrongdoings, Bellomont has issued orders that all...

GLC03107.00593

to Robert Livingston re: Parliamentary hearing on Capt. Kidd's Commission

Nanfan writes to forward news of the Parliamentary hearings discussing the Commission of Captain Kidd. According to Nanfan, who includes a transcribed copy of the minutes of the Parliamentary Committee detailed to investigate this Commission, the...

GLC03107.00599

to Robert Livingston re: Captain Kidd's trial

Jamison writes with the news that Captain Kidd is standing trial for piracy. According to Jamison's two sources, Kidd was tried on one of two dates, April 28th or earlier. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00615