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An Act to carry into effect an additional article on the Treaty of the Seventh Day of April one thousand eight hundred and sixty-two, between Her Majesty and the United States of America, for the suppression of the African slave trade.

Printed by George Edward Eyre and William Spottiswoode, printers to the Queen. Disbound from a larger volume; consists of pages 357-359.

GLC08514.03

Two issues of the Boston Patriot with Fourth of July content [Decimalized]

GLC08830

Boston patriot. [Vol. 3, no. 36 (July 4, 1810)]

Contains a section of the celebration of the Fourth of July which quotes a letter from John Adams. Prints correspondence from President John Adams dated 25 August 1781 from Amsterdam. A letter from the Massachusetts governor to the state legislature...

GLC08830.02

The Emancipator. [Vol. 1, no. 34 (December 22, 1836)]

Contains a report from England, among miscellaneous other articles. Phelps serves as editor. Published weekly for the American Anti-Slavery Society by Robert G. Williams.

GLC08875.02

The Emancipator. [Vol. 1, no. 45 (March 9, 1837)]

Reports on a recent anti-slavery meeting in Edinburgh regarding the war in Texas and its connection to slavery. Contains a long letter from New York abolitionist William Goodell, among other miscellaneous reports. Phelps serves as editor....

GLC08875.04

National Anti-Slavery Standard. [Vol. 10, no. 24, whole no. 492 (November 8, 1849)]

With previous owner's signature (John Russell) signed along right margin of first page. Contains a report on the "Public Reception of William W. Brown in the Metropolis of England." Also includes an announcement for a lecture given by Lucy Stone...

GLC08875.11

National Anti-Slavery Standard. [Vol. 11, no. 14, whole no. 534 (August 29, 1850)]

With previous owner's signature (John Russell) signed along right margin of first page. Contains the "Speech of Mr. Giddings Upon The Texas Bill And The President's Message," coverage of a fugitive slave bill debated the previous week in Senate, and...

GLC08875.29

National Anti-Slavery Standard. [Vol. 11, no. 28, whole no. 548 (December 5, 1850)]

With previous owner's signature (John Russell) signed along right margin of first page. Includes an article on the "Reception of George Thompson, M.P., at Worcester," a message from President Millard Fillmore, and miscellaneous other reports....

GLC08875.35

National Anti-Slavery Standard. [Vol. 11, no. 34, whole no. 554 (January 16, 1851)]

With previous owner's signature (John Russell) signed along right margin of first page. Contains an article on the Southern press, an announcement for the annual meeting of the Massachusetts Anti-Slavery Society, and resolutions from an anti-slavery...

GLC08875.37

National Anti-Slavery Standard. [Vol. 11, no. 35, whole no. 555 (January 23, 1851)]

With previous owner's signature (John Russell) signed along right margin of first page. Contains articles on the "The Higher Law" (a Thanksgiving sermon of Reverend Richard Storrs), the Seventeenth National Anti-Slavery Bazaar, and miscellaneous...

GLC08875.38

National Anti-Slavery Standard. [Vol. 11, no. 42, whole no. 562 (March 13, 1851)]

With previous owner's signature (John Russell) signed along right margin of first page. Includes an article on the "The British West Indies in 1850" and "The Evil Congress," among miscellaneous other reports. Edited by Quincy and James Russell...

GLC08875.40

National Anti-Slavery Standard. [Vol. 11, no. 47, whole no. 567 (April 17, 1851)]

With previous owner's signature (John Russell) signed along right margin of first page. Contains a continuation in the series of articles entitled "The British West Indies in 1850." Includes an article on "Anti-Slavery in Canada," and miscellaneous...

GLC08875.43

The Liberator. [Vol. 9, no. 48 (November 29, 1839)]

With previous owner's signature ([I.] Stearns) in top margin of first page. Contains articles on "Free Negroes and Slaves," abolition in France, and miscellaneous other reports. Garrison serves as editor, Isaac Knapp as printer, and Oliver Johnson...

GLC08875.57

[Return of Ordnance & Military Stores Taken at York & Gloucester in Virginia by the Surrender of the British Army]

This is a copy, in the hand of Samuel Shaw, of a "Return of Ordnance & Military Stores Taken at York & Gloucester in Virginia by the Surrender of the British Army," which Washington enclosed in his letter to Congress of October 27-29, 1781. (See...

GLC02437.10031

The mail; or, Claypoole's daily advertiser. [No. 127 (October 26, 1791)]

One issue of The mail; or, Claypoole's daily advertiser dated October 26, 1791. Founded by David C. Claypoole in 1771 originally as the Pennsylvania Packet. Contains foreign intelligence mainly focused on Russian activities in Europe from the...

GLC00280

to George Washington

Discusses the politics of Europe, including conflicts with the Turks. States that the Turks have "numerous flocks of armed men - their Cavalry, which in the first shock, is not despicable, has it is said, surrounded three thousand of the Austrians...

GLC02437.10213

to George Washington

Knox discusses public reaction to Jay's Treaty, which had just been ratified candidates to fill the vacant position of U.S. Attorney General, the arrival in the U.S. of Lafayette's son, who had just escaped from Revolutionary France, mutual friends...

GLC02437.06510

to George Washington

Titles the document "The Memorial." Writes discussing inventions. States "[t]hat he has invented a Bronze Guns Metal, which has the advantage of Common Iron Guns, and of Common Brass Guns, without their imperfections. That he has invented a Carriage...

GLC02437.10273

to Henry Knox

Informs Knox about the events in the Senate and a treaty. as well as other business matters. Free frank signed by William Bingham.

GLC02437.06452

to Henry Knox

Discusses reactions to a treaty, possibly Jay's Treaty, as well as a war in Europe.

GLC02437.06491

to David Cobb

Discusses an upcoming trip to Boston, Massachusetts and expresses that "I am anxious that you should [go to] the [Marne ?] with me." Goes on to mention a "Pichgreu," stating "[w]hat a flabigasting he has given the Emperor and his satelites."...

GLC02437.10311

to Andrew Billings

Discusses cannon Major Billings recently engraved. Remarks that he has received news that Billings did a good job engraving the cannons. Gives Billings instructions regarding delivery and billing of the cannon.

GLC02437.10068

Return of ordnance stores, & c. at Fort Pitt and Fort McIntosh

Blackwood signs as [Condts. military stores?]. Also signed by I. Craig, Major of Artillery. Because of the extensive length of this document, it is folded and housed with Size 2 documents.

GLC02437.10100

[Suggestions to George Washington regarding maintenance and expansion of the United States military]

Knox offers his opinions regarding military matters and national security following the anticipated peace between the United States and Great Britain. Suggests maintaining a strong militia, noting "Every method should be devised to make the...

GLC02437.10107

to George Washington

Knox, Commander at West Point, reports that he did not receive Washington's two most recent dispatches. Plans to continue to "discharge the invalids and those whose times of service may shortly expire." Requires Washington's instructions regarding...

GLC02437.10155