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to Catharine Macaulay

He will give Monsieur de Liancourt her message when he is in town. He does not dare to appear an open supporter of liberty, although he is in his heart.

GLC01794.36

to Catharine Macaulay Graham

She writes of their gentle friendship. She describes the whooping cough sickness and recovery of her son. She notes Catharine Macaulay Graham's response to "maladministration" and yearns for liberty and peace. She refers to recent political events in...

GLC01794.37

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

Hatch is writing Senator Bruce to request his support in keeping Hatch in his position. Hatch believes he is being pushed out by Wells, and wants the Senator to look into it for him.

GLC09400.236

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia discusses the soldiers' vote, says "Congress acting disgracefully as usual-but Roosevelt wonderful as ever-trying to do something to help get it thru-But no go." Tells Moe not to worry, if there's a chance for him to vote; he'll get it. Had a...

GLC09414.0147

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia recounts her lazy day, and reports on friends. Says her Dad received a telegram from her brother Alvin [in Air Force training], that says he has soloed. Her sister Mad is finally getting her divorce. Discusses the ability of the soldiers to...

GLC09414.0151

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia has heard that London is being bombed and is afraid for him. Says Fascism is rearing its ugly head [in the United States]. Both Houses passed the Anti-Subsidy Bill and Roosevelt's veto is expected. She also went to Prospect Park [Brooklyn] to...

GLC09414.0159

To Ward

Cook ALS 6/16/1841 1 p. re: challenge

GLC02145.28.01

To Cook

Ward ALS 6/16/1841 1 p. + docket re: finding seconds

GLC02145.28.02

To Ward

Cook ALS 6/16/1841 1 p. + addr. re: proposing 2 gentlemen

GLC02145.28.03

To Cook

Ward ALS signed "TWW" [6/16 or 6/17/1841] 1 p. + docket

GLC02145.28.04

To Cook

Ward ALS 6/18/1841 1 p. + addr.

GLC02145.28.05

To Ward

Cook ALS 10/2/1842 1 p. + addr. re: withdrawing challenge.

GLC02145.28.06

to Parents

Decided to write today before going out on picket duty. It "pleases me to know my many friends at home are interested in" his letters. Pat Lovett has arrived at camp. Glad to hear they have been entertained by the various officers who have the...

GLC09355.056

to Parents

Time is flying by. Will be home in just over 16 months. Expects the next 4 months of battles will "till loudly on our regiment." They have often been part of the reserves in a battle, and therefore expects to be put in the front line more often this...

GLC09355.060

Douglas and the Compromise of 1850

GLC08880.142

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia writes about a political meeting she attended. There is also a sketch of a fireplace on page 5.

GLC09414.0212

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia talks more about the labor party.

GLC09414.0215

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

V-Mail: Sylvia is happy spring is coming, updates Moe the political news.

GLC09414.0218

The Nomination of Abraham Lincoln

GLC08880.128

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia mentions going to dinner with Ruth the previous evening.

GLC09414.0248

[Case history of the lawsuit over the "Mississippi Plan of 1875"]

Case history of a lawsuit over the "Mississippi Plan of 1875" brought against Gov. Adelbert Ames to prevent him from organizing two companies of "Colored Militia" to protect blacks during the 1875 election. The lawsuit charged that such "Troops kept...

GLC09388

The American Museum, volume 6

The American Museum Volume VI, Philadelphia, containing twenty articles on African Americans including Samuel Stanhope Smith's "Essay of the Causes of the Variety of Complexion and Figure in the Human Species," Ben Franklin's "Address to the Public...

GLC09397

[Carte de visite of Owen Lovejoy]

Signed carte-de-visite of Radical Republican congressman Owen Lovejoy from Illinois. Lovejoy's Princeton, Ill. homestead was an important Underground Railroad station.

GLC09410

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

This letter has a few points at first Temple is asking for a job in the postal service as a train agent. Then he asks after a number of people in Washington DC. Specifically he mentions Professor Minon. He also mentions some redistricting that took...

GLC09400.027

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

A request to Senator Bruce from Hugh Stewart on behalf of the Soldiers Sons and Citizens Republican Club. It is a request for the senator to speak on a topic of his choice to the members. It also asks what the charge would be for a speech since the...

GLC09400.046