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Receipt of ransom for American prisoners [in Arabic with English translation]

"We hereby acknowledge & have received from the hands of Col: Tobias Lear the full sum of sixty thousand dollars mentioned as Ransom for two hundred Americans, in the Treaty of Peace." Notation on second page: "Translation."

GLC02794.173

[in Arabic]

GLC02794.174

to unknown re: humorous anecdote regarding servants' antics in Algiers

GLC02794.175

to his sister

Says his last letter was dictated because he was unable to write. That was because he injured his finger while assisting the ship's doctor remove the tonsils of another sailor. After making the cut, the doctor handed the knife to him "the point of...

GLC02828.02

to his sister

Says it has been so long since he has written that she probably assumes he did not intend to write again. Says for past 2 months the "Kearsarge" has been cruising among the Canary, Madeira, & Western Islands. Says they will probably stay in Fayal...

GLC02828.10

Book of maps

The maps include the world, Asia, Europe, Africa, North America, South America, and New England States.

GLC03107.05320

to Joseph Pitcairn re: Mediterranean sailing for American ships, Algiers

GLC02961

to Robert Livingston re: request for an enslaved woman

One letter addressed to Robert Livingston from Philip Livingston dated May 3, 1717. Relays that ships from Africa carry enslaved people will be arriving. Requests his father to purchase an enslaved woman.

GLC03107.01139

[Appointment of William Lacey in a corps of foot stationed in Africa]

Signed by George Germaine, First Viscount Sackville as Secretary of State for the Americas. Countersigned by John F. Hesse, Commissary General of Musters, and M. Lewis Secretary at War. Confirms the appointment of William Lacey as captain in a corps...

GLC01450.530

to Thomas Tingey Craven

Perry writes from U.S. Frigate Macedonian to Craven, Commander of the U.S. Brig Porpoise. He instructs Craven that upon arriving in Liberia, he should go directly to the Galenas River. Discusses procedure for cruising and for display of the American...

GLC01617

[Supplemental documents related to President Richard Nixon's impeachment][Decimalized .03.01.01-.03.04.92]

A collection of official reports and testimonies concerning the impeachment proceedings of President Richard Nixon. Contains various amendments related to congressional hearings, supplentamal materials for subpoenas and other government related...

GLC09613.03

Africa

One map entitled Africa, dated 1749. Contains the entire continent of Africa, as well as a small portion of the Middle East. The island of Madagascar is also included. The map and key are in German. Some sections are shaded indicating different...

GLC09862.01

An Accurate Map of Africa Drawn from the Sieur Robert with Improvements

One map entitled An Accurate Map of Africa Drawn from the Sieur Robert with Improvements, dated 1770. Contains the entire continent of Africa, as well as a small portion of the Middle East. The island of Madagascar is also included. The map notes...

GLC09862.02

A Map of Africa, From the best Authorities

One map entitled A Map of Africa, From the best Authorities, dated 1810. Contains the entire continent of Africa, as well as a small portion of the Middle East. The island of Madagascar is also included. The map notes many coastal cities, as well as...

GLC09862.03

A Map of Africa Shewing the supposed settlements of Ham

One map entitled A Map of Africa Shewing the supposed settlements of Ham, dated 1823. Contains the entire continent of Africa, as well as a small portion of the Middle East. The island of Madagascar is also included. The map outlines area of Africa...

GLC09862.04

The City of Loango from Dapper

One engraving entitled The City of Loango from Dapper dated 1670. Features a city view of Loango. In the foreground is groups of people working and traveling. The main feature of the image is the city which is labeled. The key lists locations...

GLC09862.05

A Map of Part of the Rivers Faleme & Sanaga with the Countries of Bambuk & Tamba Awra drawn on the spot by M. Compagnon

One map entitled A Map of Part of the Rivers Faleme & Sanaga with the Countries of Bambuk & Tamba Awra drawn on the spot by M. Compagnon dated 1750. Features detailed map of the Faleme and Sanaga rivers and the cities and countries that the river...

GLC09862.06

Charte de L'Afrique

One map entitled A Map of Part of the Rivers Faleme & Sanaga with the Countries of Bambuk & Tamba Awra drawn on the spot by M. Compagnon dated 1750. Contains the entire continent of Africa, as well as a small portion of the Middle East. The island of...

GLC09862.07

[Collection of buttons belonging to Vicki Wulwick][Decimalized .01-.18]

Collection of pins and buttons dated approximately 1970s. Pertain to various protests attended by Vicki Wulwick while attending Columbia University. Related to anti-war sentiments, environmental causes, and international human rights.

GLC09894

The Key to 100 Amazing Facts About the Negro

One newsletter entitled, "The Key to 100 Amazing Facts About the Negro," written by J.A. Rogers dated 1934. Lists 1-- facts about African Americans from origins in Africa, misconceptions of "illiteracy and intelligence," and advances made in science...

GLC09640.245

Keep Biafra Alive

One white pin with black text that reads "Keep Biafra Alive." Printed by former Peace Corps members to raise awareness of the Nigeria-Biafra War. [Similar to GLC09894.10]

GLC09894.09

Keep Biafra Alive

One white pin with black text that reads "Keep Biafra Alive." Printed by former Peace Corps members to raise awareness of the Nigeria-Biafra War. [Similar to GLC09894.09]

GLC09894.10

Commission of inquiry regarding the Social Welfare of the Coloured Community of Southern Rhodesia

Two volumes of a report entitled, "Commission of inquiry regarding the Social Welfare of the Coloured Community of Southern Rhodesia," dated December 22, 1944.

GLC09640.347

Commission of inquiry regarding the Social Welfare of the Coloured Community of Southern Rhodesia

First volume of a report entitled, "Commission of inquiry regarding the Social Welfare of the Coloured Community of Southern Rhodesia," dated December 22, 1944. Contains data related to employment discrimination against Black applicants, quality of...

GLC09640.347.01

Commission of inquiry regarding the Social Welfare of the Coloured Community of Southern Rhodesia, Annexures

Second volume of a report entitled, "Commission of inquiry regarding the Social Welfare of the Coloured Community of Southern Rhodesia," dated December 22, 1944. Contains tables, statistics and lists used to prepare the first volume (see GLC09640.347...

GLC09640.347.02