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List of books and prices covering a variety of topics. Items include bibles, Greek mythology and philosophy, Aesop's fables, and dictionaries.

GLC02437.08278

to Miller A. Wright

Further problems getting troops there, because of the "difficulty between the Pres [Davis] & Genl [Brown]. It is to be hoped however, the country will not be permitted to suffer by a disagreement between these two distinguished gentlemen, both worthy...

GLC02691.11.013

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: challenging claims to ownership of the Manor

William expresses his regret that Robert, Jr. is "disturbed in the possession" of his estate, and states: "If I had Leisure to assume the Moralist, I might here observe on the Inquietude of mortal Life, & the constant Flux and Mutability of sublunary...

GLC03107.02830

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: advice for a more tranquil life

"I observe you are surrounded with difficulties which disconcert and ruffle your disposition. . . . They are incident to ev'ry undertaking of magnitude and must be expected by those conducting them till the nature and disposition of men are altered....

GLC03107.03558

Journal

The journal contains drawings, poems, excerpts from literary and philosophical works, as well as notes on scholarly subjects. Most likely from Johnston's studies at Union College, Schenectady, N.Y.

GLC03107.04079

"Some of Dr. Nott's remarks to the Senior Class . . .

. . . Introductory to the commencement of our studies." The manuscript appears to be notes taken during a lecture given by Dr. Nott. Topics addressed in the lecture include how to read critically, memory & judgement, matter & mind, music, how to...

GLC03107.04083

College bill sent to John S. Livingston for his son Johnston Livingston

The bill lists the charges for Johnston's education for the session commencing 2 January 1835 and ending 27 March 1835. Charges include tuition, room-rent, use of college library, servants' hire, printing, etc. The document also gives Johnston's...

GLC03107.04102

[Miscellaneous writings by William Clegg]

Random thoughts and notes written by Clegg. Topics discussed include education, training of the will, and death, "The tolling of the bell".

GLC03133.09

to Dr. Longstreet

Discusses a possible lawsuit being brought up against Longstreet by Major Freeman, "...your reputation will be materially involved - Property when compared to honest fame is but trash - Riches never gave happiness, but an approved conscience with a...

GLC03150.02

to Benjamin Rush re: their sons, 1812 presidential politics

A very philosophical letter discussing mankind and nature's bellicosity. He also mentions his preference for Elbridge Gerry over John Langdon for vice president

GLC03100

to Alexander M. Ross [Fragment]

Wonders why so much evil exists in the world and about the nature of good and bad and the inequality of rich and poor. Recipient inferred from content. Only the last two pages remain.

GLC03007.51

to Aaron Jeffery

Reports on the weather in Petersburg (cold with snow) and then goes on to comment on Aaron's studies. He compliments him on his interest in history and philosophy but cautions him not to neglect to also "...study grammar, dictionary & ciphering."...

GLC01896.094

Engraving of Virgil

One engraving of Virgil dated circa 1800. Profile portrait of Virgil.

GLC08878.0659

Engraving of Constantin François de Chasseboeuf, comte de Volney

One engraving of Constantin François de Chasseboeuf, comte de Volney dated circa 1800. Profile portrait of Volney.

GLC08878.0660

Engraving of Alexander von Humboldt

One engraving of Alexander von Humboldt circa 1806. Portrait of Humboldt based on the painting by Friedrich Georg Weitsch.

GLC08878.0662

Engraving of François-Marie Arouet "Voltaire"

One engraving of François-Marie Arouet commonly known as Voltaire circa 1800. There are two images on the page the top is a bust portrait of Voltaire, the lower image is of Voltaire writing.

GLC08878.0669

Engraving of François-Marie Arouet "Voltaire"

One engraving of François-Marie Arouet commonly known as Voltaire circa 1800. Bust portrait of Voltaire.

GLC08878.0670

Engraving of François-Marie Arouet "Voltaire"

One engraving of François-Marie Arouet commonly known as Voltaire circa 1800. Bust portrait of Voltaire. Based on a painting by Nicolas de Largillière.

GLC08878.0671

Engraving of François-Marie Arouet "Voltaire"

One engraving of François-Marie Arouet commonly known as Voltaire circa 1800. Bust portrait of Voltaire. Based on a painting by Nicolas de Largillière. There is text below the image.

GLC08878.0672

Engraving of John Wycliffe

One engraving of John Wycliffe dated circa 1860. Bust portrait of Wycliffe.

GLC08878.0875

Engraving of Christian Wolff

One engraving of Christian Wolff dated circa 1760. Bust portrait of Wolff.

GLC08878.0946

Engraving of George Wolf

One engraving of George Wolf dated circa 1835. Bust portrait of Wolf.

GLC08878.0947

Engraving of Leonaird Woods

One engraving of Leonaird Woods dated circa 1850. Half seated portrait of Woods.

GLC08878.0961

to "Our Heroes Class," First Methodist Church

Writing to a Sunday school class, Abbot, an Astrophysicist and Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution, recounts an anecdote from his childhood in which a cobbler told him "the Kingdom of Heaven is within you." Abbot explains that Heaven is within...

GLC05508.014

to Jehu Glancy Jones

Chase, Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court, responds to a letter from Jones, a judge and former United States Representative from Pennsylvania. Discussing the civic role of politicians, states "In my public life hitherto I have never...

GLC05677.03