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Propositions to the Mohawks, Oneidas, Onondagas, and Cayugas

Ingoldesby asks the Indians for their full support in a land expedition against the French in Canada, who have shown themselves time and again to be the enemies of the 5 Nations. He also expresses his concern over the absence of the Senecas, who...

GLC03107.02090

to Peter Schuyler re: instructions to travel to Onondaga

Hunter informs Schuyler that a group of French men and officers recently arrived at Onondaga, and he wishes Schuyler to travel there immediately. While at Onondaga, Schuyler is instructed to thank the Indians for informing the English of the French...

GLC03107.02102

Propositions of the 5 Nations and River Indians to Coll. Robert Hunter

The 5 Nations and River Indians have gathered at Albany to voice their commitment to General Francis Nicholson and the expedition to reduce Canada. They ask the Governor to pardon the French Praying Indians if they decide to help the English, and...

GLC03107.02103

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: war with France

Henry writes that there is a possibility of a French invasion of England, but notes that the English fleet is so well fortified that the French would be utterly foolish to attempt an attack. In terms of the progression of the war, Henry believes...

GLC03107.02699

to Thomas L. Alexander

Sends him "Office II of the exercises." Signed as his "brother in the Most Sacred Heart of J. C." The organization in which the two men were associated was possibly one of the Confraternities of the Sacred Heart, a voluntary association of Roman...

GLC03020

to James D. Fox

Roosevelt thanks him for his letter and writes, "I have received your letter in reference to the friars; and as it evidently proceeds from an entire misunderstanding of the facts, I take pleasure in reciting them to you." Fox was a member of the Holy...

GLC01625.01

to Theodore Roosevelt

Fox thanks him for his letter and for clarifying for him the situation with the friars and their lands in the Philippines and the position of the United States government. Regrets the fact that the government of the United States has allowed the...

GLC01625.02

To whom it may concern.

Offers a collection of documents related to the controversy surrounding the sale of the Friar Lands in the Philippines in circa 1902. Has shown these letters to R. W. G. Vail of the Roosevelt Memorial House, who has told him the collection would...

GLC01625.06

[Clerical copy of the resolutions sent to President Theodore Roosevelt concerning to the Friar Lands].

Also with the clerical signatures of John Sullivan, John Vance, Thomas P. Cullen, and William Brennan. Protests the banishment from the Philippines of the friars now doing God's work there. Notes that a copy of the resolutions was mailed to...

GLC01625.07

Watch words for War Democrats!

Published by pro-war, pro-Union Democrats in New York. Quotes a speech made by Peter Cooper 20 years ago advocating Union principles. Reprints an article from a Catholic newspaper titled condemning slavery and an article from the impartial Boston...

GLC01703

Correspondence of Catharine Macaulay [Decimalized .01- .63]

Collection of correspondence of Catharine Macaulay Graham with various people from England, Scotland, France, and America, including a folder of transcripts of letters not included in this collection.

Materials in this collection consist of...

GLC01794

to Edward Archer

Astonishment and joy over Sue's marriage to William [Jones], the sentiments of Kate, Sally, and Dr. A., news of family and friends, construction of a new Catholic church, Richard [Jeffery]'s request for Chinese pegs and Edward's bad fortune in love...

GLC01896.024

to Aaron Jeffery

Reprimanding Aaron for not writing more frequently--"...in reason of your long silence I am sometimes very uneasy." Richard continues to address the resistance of Charleston and the placing of heavy artillery guns mounted in front of Fort Wagner...

GLC01896.056

Americans Ready to Settle Score with Japs on Wake

One newsmap entitled, "MacArthur Moves Into Position for Assault on Philippines" dated, March 15, 1944. Consists of a map depicting an overview of Wake Atoll where the Americans were planning an offensive attack against the Japanese military. Reverse...

GLC09619.057

Lord Russell parting with his family previous to his execution, 1683

One engraving entitled, "Lord Russell parting with his family previous to his execution, 1683" dated 1850. Engraved by John Sartain from an original by J. Bridges.

GLC08878.1846

Battle of Bouvines

One engraving entitled, "Battle of Bouvines." Engraved by Charles Henry Jeens from an original painting by Horace Vernet. Depicts the victory of French over the English, Flemish and Holy Roman Empire.

GLC08878.1853

My Military Missal

One booklet entitled, "My Military Missal," written by Reverend Joseph F. Stedman dated 1942. Item contains abridged masses from the official "Missale Castrense" used by chaplains in all branches of the Armed Forces. Includes the Mass of the
Most...

GLC09818.01

Mass of Quinquagesima Sunday

One leaflet entitled, "Mass of Quinquagesima Sunday," printed by the Leaflet Missal dated February 1949. Item prints the entirety of the Mass of Quinquagesima Sunday. Includes descriptions of prayers and rituals designed to help the reader follow the...

GLC09818.02

Mass of the Second Sunday of Advent

One leaflet entitled, "Mass of the Second Sunday of Advent," printed by The Leaflet Missal dated December 1950. Item printed the entirety of the Mass of the Second Sunday of Advent. Includes descriptions of prayers and rituals designed to help the...

GLC09818.03

The Literary Digest [Vol. IX, No. 15 (August 11, 1894)]

One issue of The Literary Digest dated New York, August 11, 1894. Consists of articles related to current events, literature, science, religion, international affairs and other topics. An article entitled "An Anti-Lynching Crusade in America Begun"...

GLC09896

[Engraving of Francisco Javier Jimenez de Cisneros]

One print of Francisco Javier Jimenez de Cisneros engraved by C.E. Wagstaff. Published Charles Knight.

GLC08878.1047

Ontario Republican times [Vol. 9, no. 339 (November 9, 1860)]

Cover includes articles covering a railroad robbery, a story about two young people falling in love aboard the steamer Ocean, and the papacy, among others. On page two, large headlines declare, "Lincoln and Hamlin Elected! THE COUNTY, STATE AND...

GLC08515

Harper's weekly: a journal of civilization. [Vol. 42, no. 2188 (November 26, 1898)]

Discusses an opinion printed in a British paper that the United States should "take the Philippines, and all the other Spanish territory of which we can lay our hands." Advocates recruitment of "dark men- negroes, half-castes, Tagals, and...

GLC08725.13

to Sarah Ogden

Says she is saddened to hear that her son, Alphonse, has become very ill with typhoid fever, and she dreads the thought of his death. Begs Ogden to do as much as possible to restore her son to health because she has already felt the pain of losing...

GLC06559.126

Railroad Depot Speech for Unitarian Coalition [Christian unity and tolerance]

Addressed to "Fellow Citizens - Christians, Brethren and Sisters." Adams's hope for unity among all Christians; he even quotes an unnamed Roman Catholic poet at the beginning. While describing dissenssions between denominations in various countries...

GLC06965