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Analectic Magazine.

Signed by R. Rush. Excerpt of Robert Southey's, History of Brazil. Pages numbered 370-455 so this was probably disbound from a larger volume.

GLC03436.06

New military, historical & explanatory dictionary

GLC03449

Town and Country Magazine or Universal Repository of Knowledge, Instruction and Entertainment for the Year 1779. [Vol. 17, (1785)]

17th annual volume of a periodical journal that resembles the Gentleman's Magazine and London Magazine in format and style. 12 monthly issues bound in contemporary leather and Dutch marbled paper. Includes many engraved plates. Indexed at the end...

GLC03460

The American Magazine.

Contains six monthly issues. Billed as "Containing a Miscellaneous Collection of Original an other Valuable Essays, in Prose and Verse, and Calculated both for Instruction and Amusement." A quote underneath the title reads: "Science the guide, and...

GLC03462

Port Folio. [Vol. 1, no. 1 (Jan. 3, 1801)-v. 2, no. 52 (Jan. 15, 1803)]

A literary and political magazine. Contains fiction, history, printings of original letters by major figures in American history, and discussions of politics and international affairs. Includes volumes one (416 pages) and two (416 pages) bound in a...

GLC03463

Port Folio. [Vol. 3, no. 1 (Jan. 1, 1803)-v. 4, no. 52 (Dec. 29, 1804)]

A literary and political magazine. Contains fiction, history, printings of original letters by major figures in American history, and discussions of politics and international affairs. Includes volumes three (424 pages) and four (416 pages) bound...

GLC03464

to John M. Schofield

Has received desired information, but wishes to know the recipients full name. "Your very complete sketch came to hand this morning and contains all the information desired with the single exception of your full name, which you will oblige me by...

GLC03477.07

to J. W. Weidemeyer

Written by retired Rear Admiral Walke to Weidemeyer as Secretary of Appleton & Co. Encloses a copy of a photograph that Weidemeyer requested. Says it "represents, (as it is generally the case) the beard and mustaches too white, instead of iron-gray."...

GLC03479.56

to Angeline Henry

Henry writes to his sister from Camp Griffin. Refers to a brigade drill for Union General John Brooke. Asks her not to show his letters to anyone and to burn them. Envelope has a poem by Helen A. Brown printed on it.

GLC03523.07.08

To Joseph M. Maitland

Informs his cousin from Findley [Findlay], Ohio that he has been studying "Arithmetic, Georgraphy, writing, Reading, and spelling." Shares that he and Joseph, possibly his brother, recently went to New York City with their teacher.

GLC03523.10.008

to Bell Wharton

Joe writes to Bell from Memphis. Responds to her comments on Lord Byron. Admits he is not capable of loving with his whole heart, "But I know I love you more than I can love any one else." Inquires what she would say if he proposed marriage to her...

GLC03523.10.164

[Love Poem]

A love poem, separated into seven sections.

GLC03523.10.231

[Love Poem]

A love poem discussing separation, written by a man to a woman.

GLC03523.10.232

The Happy Poor Man

Poem separated into five sections with many references to God and his glory.

GLC03523.10.234

Lorena

A love poem, partially faded.

GLC03523.10.236

None

A five part rhyming verse that appears to be a song. Manuscript has staining and a small hole.

GLC03523.10.237

to Bell

Four line love poem to Bell lamenting being apart. Probably from Joseph Maitland.

GLC03523.10.252

to Amanda Wilkinson

Compliments his wife saying that the last letter he received from her was the best she has ever written. He is impressed with her penmanship and her composition and wishes for her to keep practicing by writing to him. Says he is not worthy of all the...

GLC03523.13.013

to Henry F. McSherry

Written by Anna to her brother Henry who was an assistant surgeon in the U.S. Navy and is stationed in Brooklyn, New York aboard the USS "Vandalia." References receiving Henry's letter. Says he ought to get any books that he wants as "time spent in...

GLC03523.21.03

to Henry F. McSherry

Written by Anna to his brother Henry in the U.S. Navy. Letter is extremely faded in most sections and is hard to read. References receiving a letter from him. Says she cannot write a book, but has thought of writing children's stories. Wishes he was...

GLC03523.21.06

to Henry F. McSherry

Very wordy, gossipy, and meandering letter written by Alice to her cousin Henry. Signed twice by Alice. Apologizes for sending a book with pencilings. Also sent him some pamphlets. Mentions in passing that Henry was previously off the coast of Africa...

GLC03523.21.42

to Henry F. McSherry

Written by Eliza to her brother Henry. References receiving his letter from the Cape of Good Hope. Is glad he is well and tells him his future "is in the hands of God, ask him to direct you, and it will all be right." Updates him on family and...

GLC03523.21.43

to Henry F. McSherry

Written by Alice to her cousin Henry. Says she went to Kittaming, Pennsylvania to do some shopping, and when she was leaving on the train she saw a gentleman who had come to town to see her. Says she got off the train at the next stop and walked back...

GLC03523.21.45

to unknown

Wants the recipient to have a "national life" and thinks that Jimmie has put himself in a situation to only have a "provisional life." Says recipient has great talent. The recipient appears to be a Congressman. Writer uses a new pen on second page...

GLC03523.21.66

Cherokee Bible [old testament]

Cherokee Bible (Genesis, Exodus, Psalms, Wisdom and Isaiah) printed at Park Hill, Cherokee Nation, by Edwin Archer. Imprint date varies slightly since Exodus is dated 1853, Genesis 1856 and the rest undated. With manuscript notations in Cherokee.

GLC05122