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[Internal revenue license to carry on business of physician for Alfred Jones]

Partially printed Internal Revenue License permitting Alfred Jones "to carry on the business of occupation of Physician." Valid for one year. Unsigned.

GLC02825.04

to Linton A. Stephens

Tells his brother not to worry about catching the mumps or measles. Says Linton might as well catch the mumps now, while it is so prevalent, and get it over with, since it can be easily and safely treated. Also mentions his plans to return home....

GLC02826

"Answer upon a certain message sent to him by the Onnondages Sachims . . .

. . . with one of the Sakamakers call Othonoones." Kendall states that he knows nothing of an alleged covenant made in private between the Onondagas and Coll. Coursey. He also scolds the Onondagas for postponing a meeting due to smallpox, as he...

GLC03107.01884

"Message from the Sachems of Onnondage to Col: Wm. Kendall . . .

. . . agent of Virginia sent by one of there Sachems calld Othonoonis accompanyed with his sonne and another Indian." Othonoonis explains that agreements made with Coll. Coursey indicated that colonial agents would visit Onondaga territory, rather...

GLC03107.01885

Examination of an Onondaga Indian

The Onondaga Indian relates news he heard from a Seneca that a company of Indians were discussing plans to attack the 5 Nations. He also states that 2 nations of Indians from Maryland have all been killed by a pestilential disease. P.2 contains an...

GLC03107.02091

"The Camp at the Wood Creek Reviewed with an account of the Forces Built . . .

. . . Between Albany and said Camp, and of the Forces Posted there in order for the Expedition against Canada and how they are Subsisted." The Review relates a number of concerns regarding the expedition to reduce Canada. The soldiers are described...

GLC03107.02096

Proceedings at a council of war

The Council asks that accounts be made for the victualling of soldiers, the Commissioners procure as many carpenters as possible, provisions be delivered to soldiers and Indians with great speed, and surgeons be instructed to tend to casualties...

GLC03107.02107

Private conference between Governor Hunter and Sachems of the 5 Nations

In response to an inquiry, the 5 Nations note that the French have not built a fort in the Seneca's country, but have rather erected a trading post at that site. The Indians state that they are uneasy due to news that the French and English plan to...

GLC03107.02126

to Alida Livingston re: desire for a line from his relations

John writes that he longs to hear from his mother and other relations, who he fears have nearly forgotten him. He also desires to visit his wife, whose health is declining rapidly. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02235

to Robert Livingston re: departure for Annapolis Royal

Margaret writes that she plans to depart for Annapolis Royal to visit her husband, and expresses concern for her sister's health. She also notes that the situation in Annapolis is calm, and there has been no news of mutiny in the garrison there.

GLC03107.02236

to Alida Livingston re: gratitude for watching Alida Vetch

Margaret thanks her mother for taking care of her daughter Alida, and explains that the small pox is so fatal in London that she would be uneasy having her there.

GLC03107.02300

to Francis T. Stribling

Written in a clerical hand and signed by Colonel Beall as commander of the Confederate Marine Corps to Dr. Stribling as superintendent of the insane asylum at Staunton, Virginia. Has been directed by the Secretary of the Navy to inquire if a marine...

GLC04519

Address of the President on the occasion of his fifty-second birthday anniversary

Press release expressing thanks for all the birthday celebrations that are planned in his honor. Speech focuses on the problems of children crippled by polio in the United States. Discusses an organization dedicated to helping crippled children...

GLC04404

to William Russell

Jackson writes that Texas should be annexed to remove the possibility of foreign influence, and to end tampering with slavery. He also writes of his fond memories of the "noble" Russells, his poor health, and his hope that Democrats will bury...

GLC04365

to Henry Tazewell

Addressed to either Henry Tazewell or John Dawson. Written by Madison, who left the Congress in March 1797. Apologizes for not being a better correspondent. Expresses concerns for Tazewell's health because of "autumnal pestilence of your marshes."...

GLC04373

to Jefferson Davis

Sends Davis newspapers and notes he has had no news from Secretary of War Marcy. Sends along Colonel Taylor's wishes for a speedy recovery. Hopes he has received letters from Mrs. Davis and that everyone is well. Says that he received a letter...

GLC04380

to Silvanus Bourne

Refers to letter of Bourne's from 10 July 1798. Written to the American General Consul in Amsterdam. Tries to console Bourne about the publication of one letter and the false statements made about the contents of another that made him appear pro...

GLC04403

[Lincoln endorsement on a letter from Samuel Holloway]

Letter written by Samuel Holloway to Abraham Lincoln requesting release of his son George W. Holloway, a prisoner of war. States that his son was induced to join the Confederate Army without his knowledge. He is now in the hospital and will not...

GLC04484

Register of sick and wounded soldiers Ward H Armory Square Hospital

"Ward H" written on cover. First four pages contain bookkeeping notes from October 1862. Rest of the document contains lists of patients at the hospital from December 1862 through August 1865. The last few pages contain various notes. Each sick...

GLC04485

to Frederick Brown & Jeremiah Brown

Leaving Kansas, his poor health, and the health of his sons. Says he is leaving Kansas "both on business: & to recover my health," as he is suffering from "Dysentary & Chill Fever." However, "I expect to go back should the trouble continue"...

GLC04463.01

to John Brown

Journey to Kansas, staking claims in Osawatomie, and plans to build a settlement. Says he, Owen, and Salmon arrived in Osawatomie, without John Jr. and Jason, and have found good land. They "intend to put up some cabbins and get to ploughing as...

GLC04463.03

to Ruth Brown

Relates news of friends and family from "the hill," their house in Ohio. Encloses a letter from "grandfather," most likely Owen Brown. Discusses construction projects, his health, family pastimes, a fire in Akron and Ruth's recent marriage. Asks...

GLC04463.05

Inventory of the effects of men late of "A" Co. 5th Infy who died in Mexico from the 1st Octo to 31st Decem 1847

Ruggles' endorsement certifying that the inventory is correct. Inventory lists names of the deceased, their dates of enlistment and death, causes of death, and effects. Date inferred from title.

GLC04613

[Presidential pardon of Charles Wallace who had abandoned his regiment in the Dakota Territory in October 1856].

Abraham Lincoln's 6 August 1862 pardon of Charles Wallace is on the verso of a letter to him from Dakota Territory representative J. B. S. Todd in Washington, D.C. dated 3 August 1862, which said he enclosed a letter to Lincon from Obed Foote of...

GLC04437

to Samuel Holden Parsons

Written by Adams as a delegate to Continental Congress from Massachusetts to Parsons, who became a Brigadier General on 9 August 1776 and was to take part in the fighting at the Battle of Long Island on 27 August 1776. References Parsons's letters of...

GLC04424

to nephew Jonathan Williams re: belief in ultimate success of American cause

Franklin states that "You and your Country are engag'd in a good Cause, which God will finally crown with Success. Let nothing discourage." Franklin also mentions Williams' son John in Nantes. Franklin concludes: "I continue amazing well and hearty...

GLC04430

to Charles W. Stoddard

Thanks him for sending him the pamphlet The Lepers of Molakai. Takes issue with the discussion of Mosaic law and leprosy and states: "Of one thing I am certain: no leper was ever cured by prayer." Ingersoll was a self-professed agnostic and...

GLC04353.06

[Diary of a soldier 2nd Brigade Band, 1st Division, 9th Army Corps, during Petersburg Campaign]

States that his band played out the old year and in the new 1 January. 2 January, mentions "Rebs threw a shell at us while playing the Star-spangled Banner at Div Hd. Qrs shelling continued for some time afterwards. Notes that his band performs and...

GLC04562

to William C. Clark re: death of son, Robert, 6 days after death by typhus

GLC04456

to Robert Livingston re: business in London, updating news

Harwood, who apologizes for failing to write due to a long illness, writes to Livingston to continue their correspondence and catch Livingston up on the affairs of London. Harwood discusses the possibility of Livingston's son John being schooled in...

GLC03107.00251

to Alida Livingston re: expecting the birth of a child

Alida tells her grandmother how much she desires news from her and the rest of the family. She also notes that her daughter is doing well, and that she will have a little brother very shortly.

GLC03107.02363

to Philip Livingston re: Alida Livingston's health

Robert writes that Alida is extremely ill with a cough that they have not been able to cure. He also discusses some payments that need to be made. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02424

to Philip Livingston re: the Mayor's indisposition

Robert writes that the Mayor is severely ill, and discusses some trading business. He also notes that he has had an indifferent reception by the city of Albany and the church.

GLC03107.02425

to Philip Livingston re: severe illness of Alida Livingston

Robert writes that their mother is sicker than she has ever been, and asks Philip to send a doctor to the Manor. He concludes with a note of fear that they may lose their mother.

GLC03107.02439

to Robert Livingston Jr. re: difficulty collecting the excise

Stevensen writes that he is having a great deal of trouble collecting the excise in Albany, and discusses some other financial matters. He also mentions that his wife gave birth to a son, who has contracted sprue, which has left them both extremely...

GLC03107.02505

to Robert Livingston, Jr. and Henry Cuyler re: trade with the Ship Oswego

The letter on p.1 notes that they have enclosed the invoice for the goods ordered by Livingston and Cuyler; and is unsigned. The letter on pages 2&3 is signed by Sam Storke and is written in a different hand. Storke writes that some of the crew on...

GLC03107.02577

to Dirk van Veghten Junr. re: poor trade with Jamaica

Philip remarks that trade from Jamaica is poor at the moment, and makes some requests for provisions to be sent to him. Notes that he has sent an ill enslaved man to van Veghten. Remarks that he has been ill for some time but believes he is...

GLC03107.02468

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: "raging distempter" returns to New York

"I am much Concernd with you that the last years ongoing distemper is again Returnd to the City, which seem to be Judgements sent from almighty god to Reprove us, and turn us all from the maney Transgressions & Crying Sins, which we dayly Committ...

GLC03107.02686

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: running lines in the Manor

Philip explains the work being done to run lines through the Manor, requests an account from Ancram, and notes that the sickness in New York seems to be waning. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02687

to Mrs. L. A. Arnold

"Stonewall" Jackson writes to his sister about his health, a foot injury, and a desire to return to the mountains. Mentions as Uncle Cummins in California. Would like to spend the summer with her. Addressed to Arnold in Beverly, Randolph County...

GLC03963

[Collection of John H. Worcester, H company, 7th regiment, New Hampshire, infantry] [Decimalized .01- .41]

The collection includes documents and letters written to the Worcester family, especially the father, John, from Lieutenant John H. Worcester and his younger brother Charles H. Worcester. John was wounded at Fort Wagner, South Carolina, and taken...

GLC03974

to Thomas Jefferson

Requests a foreign appointment in Europe. Hopes the sea voyage will restore his health. Remarks that he does not want to deprive James Madison of the post, if he or another qualified person desires it. Hopes Jefferson will recommend him to...

GLC03802

to Frederick Locke

Asks for a 20 day leave of absence to recover his health following Gettysburg.

GLC03801.05

to Benjamin B. French

Reports the results of a meeting with Secretary of War Stanton, "who...will return to the Trustees their own building now in control of the Surgeon General." Lincoln is referring to a Washington, D.C. school house that the War Department took...

GLC03878.01

to Hannah S. Boudinot

Writes about the pleasure of returning to domestic life after the termination of the Revolutionary War. Congratulates Boudinot on returning to her own home after a seven year exile and on the improved health of her daughter, Susan Boudinot. States...

GLC03909

[Pardon of Robert Barnett by Abraham Lincoln]

Barnett was arrested during the New York Draft Riots and convicted of discouraging enlistments, he was pardoned due to poor health. Endorsed on verso on the date of Lincoln's death. (c/s F.W. Seward)

GLC03912

Archive of correspondence re: Nova Scotia politics and mercantile affairs [partially decimalized]

Also mentions the Stamp Act, Bunker Hill and early Revolutionary War. Joshua Mauger Collection. [various places]: 343 items, 1619-1789 (bulk: 1763-1785). The greater part of the collection consists of 249 letters to Mauger, dealing primarily with...

GLC03902

to George B. McClellan

Declining McClellan's offer for medical supplies for captured sick and wounded because he hopes that "in a few days your sick and wounded will be under you own care...."

GLC03905

to Caroline Flagg Foote

Written by Foote as commander of the Mississippi River Squadron to his wife. Written from Island No. 10, the day after Foote's Squadron captured it. Says he can barely lift his pen to write after the recent fight and the "intense mental anxiety for...

GLC03910

to F.D. Petit de Villers

Written by Butler in retirement. Reference de Villers letter of 29 December 1807. Expresses sympathy for the illness of Mrs. de Villers. Wishes them to live for many years more, but says they probably need a better climate than the one found in...

GLC03936