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Inscription to Miss Margaret on front endpaper dated 13 December 1893 discusses Roosevelt's love of hunting and the wilderness. Note inscribed inside cover by Bill dated 14 December 1893 Bookplate of Alastair Penrose Gordon-Cumming affxed to inside...

GLC07151

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Letter signed

to: sister.

[1877]/08/26

Neafie, Theodore F., fl. 1861-1877

He sends news that he has decided that he likes Hamilton, and may soon go out poisoning wolves to sell their fur. He claims that if the Nez Indian attempt to raid again, he will join a volunteer company to prevent their attack .

GLC07164.69

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Autograph letter signed

to sister

19 December 1862

Rifenburgh, Peter E., 1843-1863

Apologizes for having not kept up contact with her, but sits down to write her a few lines. Letter is stamped with a shield covered with the stars and stripes. Is well; hopes she is too. Has "lots of fun" in New Orleans. Caught a young alligator on...

GLC08914.011

Collection Item

Pamphlet

50: America Tomorrow, Create the Great Society

7 November 1964

The New Republic (New York City)

One anniversary issue of The New Republic dated November 7, 1964. Publication highlights essays related to women's rights, environment, education, culture and racism. Includes illustrations by satirist Robert Osborn.

GLC09640.296

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Autograph letter signed

to Richard H. Jackson

10 July 1863

Watson, Martha, fl. 1861-1864

She writes that John came to visit her last night and that it must be beautiful where he is is because of the abundance of fish.

GLC07705.365

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Postcard

to Sylvia Weiner

30 June 1943

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Moe is now in Livingston, MT. This card shows a group of Grizzly bears.

GLC09414.0734

Collection Item

V-Mail

to Sylvia Weiner

January 13, 1944

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Moe mentions the multitude of crows in England.

GLC09414.0934

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Autograph letter signed

to Jeremiah Wadsworth

12 April 1788

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Plans to transmit $29,000 worth of warrants from the Board of the Treasury to Wadsworth within the course of one week to pay for the recruiting service. Discusses Virginia's possible adoption of the Federal Constitution. Writes, "Mr. A[rthur] Lee...

GLC02437.03835

Collection Item

Autograph letter signed

to Henry Knox

17 December 1794

Peirce, Joseph, 1745-1828

Informs Knox that due to a string of difficulties he was not able to close the deal with the Brinleys until today. Notes he paid the Brinleys and now has the deed. Also mentions he is sending Knox a pair of does, a buck, some rabbits, and some oats...

GLC02437.06276

Collection Item

Autograph letter signed

to Lucy Knox

8 May 1802

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Knox discusses family matters while at his estate, Montpelier. Expected Lucy to travel to Montpelier, but she decided not to come because of their daughter Lucy's "indisposition." Describes preparing a "pair of partridges- a fine salmon- and an...

GLC02437.10344

Collection Item

Autograph letter signed

to Henry Knox

1 November 1792

Wilkinson, James, 1757-1825

Forwards a keg of "Ohio Water Fish" to Knox that has been "soaked well for twenty Hours, they will not be unpalatable - " Also informs Knox that he replied to his earlier letter. Noted as written at Fort Washington, which was in Cincinnati, Ohio.

GLC02437.05684

Collection Item

Autograph letter signed

to Lucy Knox (daughter)

14 June 1792

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Writes to his daughter telling her how much he loves her, but that "I am not alittle [sic] jealous that it is not so reciprocal as perhaps it ought to be. I do not mean as to degree that is that yours should equal mine - But I only desire a due...

GLC02437.05504

Collection Item

Autograph letter signed

to Mother

December 11, 1862

Thomson, George F., fl. 1862-1865

At one point they went off on an alligator hunt and had a great time. He mentions another story concerning a horse but the details are illegible.

GLC02743.06

Collection Item

Manuscript document signed

A short description of the lands between the rivers Penobscott and Schoodie in the District of Maine

27 July 1791

Bruce, Phineas, 1762-1809

Appears to be a copy of the description of lands in Maine sent to Henry Jackson and Royal Flint. There is also a secretarial signature of Bruce on page four. Claims it is less mountainous than most of Massachusetts. Describes fine fresh meadows...

GLC02437.05087

Collection Item

Autograph letter signed

to Henry Knox

22 September 1801

Thomas, Waterman, fl. 1785-1801

Informs Knox he did not make a written report due to [Thurston?] Whiting and [Benjamin] Brackett's report on the back country (possibly near the north part of the Waldo patent). Reports on a incident where he met up with approximately 70 armed...

GLC02437.07621

Collection Item

Autograph letter signed

to Henry Knox

6 May 1787

Sargent, Winthrop, 1753-1820

Mentions he still has not been reimbursed for his expenses from last year. Discusses relations with the Native Americans, stating he is glad that "the surveys will soon be continued & that the Indians are peaceably inclined." Writes, "that as the...

GLC02437.03544

Collection Item

Autograph letter signed

to Henry Knox

1 April 1787

Wadsworth, Jeremiah, 1743-1804

Received Knox's letters enclosing warrants for $3000 (possibly GLC02437.03475) and encloses receipts (see GLC02437.03505). Mentions that the troops need clothing and that Colonel [David] Humphreys ordered some to be made. But if the troops are to be...

GLC02437.03509

Collection Item

Autograph letter signed

to [Jeremiah] Wadsworth

8 April 1787

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Thanks Wadsworth for a salmon he sent. In reference to Wadsworth's request for clothing and shoes for the troops, tells him to acquire it and he will be paid out of the warrants he already received (see GLC02437.03509 for Wadsworth's letter). Reports...

GLC02437.03513

Collection Item

Autograph document

[Questions about the District of Maine]

December 31, 1793

List of 43 questions about Maine. They ask about population, farm land, climate, animals, types of crops, timber, and navigable waters. Wants to know what Maine can produce for the West Indies trade.

GLC02437.06014

Collection Item

Pamphlet

Supplemental Treaty Between the United States of America and the Confederated Tribes and Bands of Indians of Middle Oregon

March 28, 1867

Rescinds hunting, fishing, root and berry gathering, and pasturing rights provided by an earlier treaty and outlines remuneration they will receive. Authorized by President Andrew Johnson. Treaty arranged by J.W. Perit Huntington, Oregon...

GLC08055.25

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