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to Samuel Adams

This is a draft. She writes about affairs in Europe with the French Revolution and resulting implications, and hopes to hear from him.

GLC01794.03

George Bancroft

One engraving entitled "George Bancroft" circa 1861-1877. Portrait of George Bancroft. Engraver unknown.

GLC08878.0226

Geo. S. Boutwell

One engraving entititled "Geo. S. Boutwell" circa 1861-1877. Portrait of George Sewall Boutwell. Engraver unknown.

GLC08878.0233

Lewis Cass

One engraving entititled "Lewis Cass" circa 1861-1877. Portrait of Lewis Cass Engraver unknown.

GLC08878.0237

[Portrait Salmon Portland Chase]

One untitled engraving circa 1861-1877. Portrait of a man (probably Salmon Portland Chase). Engraver unknown.

GLC08878.0241

Secretary of the Treasury

One engraving entitled "Secretary of the Treasury. 1864" dated 1864. Portrait of a man (probably Salmon Portland Chase). Engraver unknown. Caption notes "engraved and printed at the Bureau Engraving & Printing."

GLC08878.0242

H. Clay

One engraving entitled "H. Clay" dated 1861. Portrait of Henry Clay sitting next to a small writting table covered in books. Painted by Alonzo Chappel. Engraver unknown. Caption notes "likeness from a portrait in the possession of his family."

GLC08878.0247

Henry Clay

One engraving entitled "Henry Clay" circa 1861-1877. Portrait of Henry Clay. Engraver unknown.

GLC08878.0248

De Witt Clinton

One engraving entitled "De Witt Clinton" circa 1861-1877. Portrait of De Witt Clinton. Engraver unknown.

GLC08878.0249

Schuyler Colfax

One engraving entitled "Schuyler Colfax" circa 1861-1877. Portrait of Schuyler Colfax. Engraver unknown.

GLC08878.0250

Alexander J. Dallas

One engraving entitled "Alexander J. Dallas" circa 1861-1877. Portrait of Alexander James Dallas. Engraver unknown.

GLC08878.0253

Geo. M. Dallas

One engraving entitled "Goe. M. Dallas" circa 1861-1877. Portrait of George Mifflin Dallas. Engraver unknown.

GLC08878.0254

Columbus Delano

One engraving entitled "Columbus Delano" circa 1861-1877. Portrait of Columbus Delano. Engraver unknown.

GLC08878.0257

Charles Devens

One engraving entitled "Charles Devens" circa 1861-1877. Portrait of Charles Devens. Engraver unknown.

GLC08878.0259

Samuel Dexter

One engraving entitled "Samuel Dexter" circa 1861-1877. Portrait of Samuel Dexter. Engraver unknown.

GLC08878.0260

John A. Dix.

One engraving entitled "John A. Dix." circa 1861-1877. Portrait of John Adams Dix. Engraver unknown.

GLC08878.0261

Stephen A. Douglas

One engraving entitled "Stephen A. Douglas" circa 1861-1877. Portrait of Stephen Arnold Douglas. Engraver unknown.

GLC08878.0262

William M. Evarts

One engraving entitled "William M. Evarts" circa 1861-1877. Portrait of William Maxwell Evarts. Engraver unknown.

GLC08878.0264

Edward Everett

One engraving entitled "Edward Everett" circa 1861-1877. Portrait of Edward Everett. Engraver unknown.

GLC08878.0265

"I do not believe in a democracy which claims that its graciousness is measured by its indifference to human rights." As Senator.

GLC08335

to Count Vergennes

Regardless of current discussions, notes that powers of consuls have been agreed to with Rayneval and are awaiting signatures.

GLC08336

to John Syme

Re: disposition and treatment of British Convention prisoners in Virginia: "The prisoners... are to walk about in the day time, but to be locked up at night securely. They are to be well fed & treated with humanity."

GLC08337

to Issac Monroe and Ebenezer French

Re: Treaty of Paris with Britain, 1783, and France 1800: Concluding a series of reminiscences for the Boston Patriot (1809-1812), he writes to the Publishers: "I have been insulted by Ignorance and Impudence on the account of these Treaties more than...

GLC08342

to the Secretary of War

Inspector General of the army close accounts near the end of the Quasi War.

GLC08343

[Petition and Recommendation in favor of Joseph Galloway, an attainted traitor.]

Missing text of petition, but with 43 signatures including: Thomas Mifflin, William Bingham, and Timothy Matlack. Galloway's was the only pardon granted to a loyalist who had been found guilty of treason during the Revolution.

GLC08389.02

to American Counsel at Cadiz, Richard Harrison

Re: Current negotiations between United States and Spain, and ordering material to be used in clothing African-American laborers.

GLC08391

Review of Webster's speech on slavery.

Inscribed on cover to the Hon. William Foster. Printed by the American Anti-Slavery Society.

GLC08530

[Collection of seven Currier & Ives lithographs]

GLC08630

John C. Breckinridge, Vice President of the United States.

Date inferred from Breckinridge's vice presidential term, and the time period in which Currier's printing business was housed at the address cited.

GLC08630.01

Letters to Alexander Hamilton, king of the Feds

GLC08659

The Gentleman's Magazine and Historical Chronicle. [Vol. 51 (1781)]

Accounts of historical news and occurrences throughout the empire, the world and the American colonies. 12 issues plus supplement for 1781 containing reports on the war and news from America, plus a report with fold-out copper plate of "American...

GLC08687

Popular sovereignty in the territories. The dividing line between federal and local authority.

Published by Harper & Brothers. Douglas, a United States Senator from Illinois, concludes by stating: "...every distinct political Community, loyal to the Constitution and the Union, is entitled to all the rights, privileges, and immunities of self...

GLC08700

Federal gazette & Baltimore daily advertiser. [Vol. IV, no. 785 (May 11, 1790)]

Printed and sold by Leonard Yundt and Matthew Brown at 3 Calvert Street, Baltimore, Maryland. Includes 2 page supplement. Front page consists entirely of advertisements. They are mostly ads for various goods and services, real estate sales, and...

GLC08720.04

Columbian centinel & Massachusetts federalist. [Vol. 41, no. 46 (August 4, 1804)]

Includes an editorial account of the 11 July 1804 duel between Aaron Burr and Alexander Hamilton on page 1 which criticizes the practice of dueling and calls Aaron Burr an outlaw. Also includes an article on the capture of the British sloop of war...

GLC08726.03

Columbian centinel & Massachusetts federalist. [Vol. 41, no. 43 (July 25, 1804)]

Includes an article reviewing Thomas Jefferson's administration and another denouncing Albert Gallatin, Secretary of the Treasury. Has coverage of the 11 July 1804 Aaron Burr-Alexander Hamilton duel on pages 1 and 2. Other articles detail local...

GLC08751

The Herald; a gazette for the country. [Vol. 2, no. 154 (November 21, 1795)]

Issue in which Alexander Hamilton defends salaries paid by the government. Other news includes local New York news, news from Europe, ship arrivals, postings, and advertisements.

GLC08762

Eastern argus. [Vol. 1, no. 48 (August 2, 1804)]

Contains an article denouncing modern Federalism. Includes an account of the 11 July 1804 duel between Aaron Burr and Alexander Hamilton on page 3 which condemns the practice of dueling. It reacts to the sympathy generated by Hamilton's murder by...

GLC08818

Massachusetts centinel. [Vol. 8, no. 23 (December 5, 1787)]

Includes the speech of Benjamin Franklin, "delivered immediately previous to his signing of the Federal Constitution." Franklin states, "I confess that I do not entirely approve of this Constitution at present; -but, Sir, I am not sure I shall never...

GLC08828

The Abolitionist

Volume 1, numbers 1 - 11 of a monthly magazine advocating the abolition of slavery. The eleven issues are bound together in one book. Includes articles from numerous sources on emancipation, colonization and many other evangelical and slavery...

GLC08844

Columbian centinel & Massachusetts federalist. [Vol. 41, no. 43 (July 25, 1804)]

Includes an article reviewing Thomas Jefferson's administration and another denouncing Albert Gallatin, Secretary of the Treasury. Has coverage of the 11 July 1804 Aaron Burr-Alexander Hamilton duel on pages 1 and 2. Other articles detail local...

GLC08864

Journal of Charles Carroll of Carrollton, during his visit to Canada in 1776...

GLC08867

A Memoir of the life of William Livingston

Printed by J & J. Harper. Ex-libris copy of New England Historical & Genealogical Society.

GLC08871

National Anti-Slavery Standard. [Vol. 10, no. 40, whole no. 508 (February 28, 1850)]

With previous owner's signature (John Russell) signed along right margin of first page. Contains a printing of a speech by Senator Henry Clay and miscellaneous other reports. Edited by Quincy and James Russell Lowell. Published weekly by the...

GLC08875.17

National Anti-Slavery Standard. [Vol. 10, no. 41, whole no. 509 (March 7, 1850)]

With previous owner's signature (John Russell) signed along right margin of first page. Contains the conclusion of a speech by Senator Henry Clay, an article about New York's place in the Union, and miscellaneous other reports. Edited by Quincy...

GLC08875.18

National Anti-Slavery Standard. [Vol. 10, no. 43, whole no. 511 (March 21, 1850)]

With previous owner's signature (John Russell) signed along right margin of first page. Contains a printing of Senator William Henry Seward's speech on slavery, an article on Senator Daniel Webster, and miscellaneous other reports. Edited by Quincy...

GLC08875.19

National Anti-Slavery Standard. [Vol. 10, no. 50, whole no. 518 (May 9, 1850)]

With previous owner's signature (John Russell) signed along right margin of first page. Contains a speech by Senator Salmon Portland Chase and miscellaneous other reports. Edited by Quincy and James Russell Lowell. Published weekly by the American...

GLC08875.22

National Anti-Slavery Standard. [Vol. 11, no. 7, whole no. 527 (July 11, 1850)]

With previous owner's signature (John Russell) signed along right margin of first page. This issue printing a speech of Congressman George W. Julian, proceedings of the New England Anti-Slavery Convention, and miscellaneous other reports. Edited by...

GLC08875.25

National Anti-Slavery Standard. [Vol. 11, no. 8, whole no. 528 (July 18, 1850)]

With previous owner's signature (John Russell) signed along right margin of first page. Contains Senator William Henry Seward's speech on "the Compromise Bill," proceedings of the New England Anti-Slavery Convention, and miscellaneous other reports...

GLC08875.26

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. 15, whole no. 535 (September 5, 1850)]

With previous owner's signature (John Russell) signed along right margin of first page. Contains articles on "Fugitive Slaves at Harrisburg," the "Speech of Representative Thaddeus Stevens... on the California Question," and miscellaneous other...

GLC08875.30

National Anti-Slavery Standard. [Vol. 11, no. 45, whole no. 565 (April 3, 1851)]

With previous owner's signature (John Russell) signed along right margin of first page. Includes an article by former United States Representative Joel Roberts Poinsett on nullification. Contains articles on "The Free Soilers and the Abominable...

GLC08875.42

Portraits of historical figures: engravings, lithographs, photographs &c.

Short separate lists of images available. This artificially formed collection of engravings, lithographs, photogravures, photo-offset and halftones was put together in the 1970s and 1980s. Every signer of the Declaration of Independence and the...

GLC08878

to Aaron Hobart

Discusses the establishment of "a post office in the Wharf Village and logistics of mail routes.

GLC06313.04.179

to Aaron Hobart

Discusses his efforts to obtain a presidential appointment to an unspecified post for Hobart.

GLC06313.04.033

to LaFayette T. Foster re: pardon for E. B. Snell.

GLC02504.11

to unknown

Hoar, a United States Representative from Massachusetts, discusses a political election with an unknown recipient. States "I do not know the votes in my district ... My opponent's name is George F. Verry. I do not think that anybody knows his...

GLC02504.22

to Thomas Jefferson

Written by Wirt as Attorney General of the United States to Jefferson in retirement. Letter of introduction for Colonel Allen M. Lane, who was recently given a land bounty by Virginia for his services in the Revolution. Says the testimonials of his...

GLC02504.41

to unknown

Written by Delaware Senator Bayard to an unknown recipient. Says as he left Kent (probably Kent County, Delaware) he saw Mr. Bobbet and communicated with him upon the subject the recipient wanted discussed. Bobbet's disposition toward the suggestion...

GLC02505.03

to Zachary Taylor

Secretary of State Clayton writes to the out-of-town Taylor that armed ships are heading towards Cuba. The Cabinet has drawn up a proclamation and he advises Taylor to expedite the signing of the document. Adds that Captain Hunter should be sent to...

GLC02505.08

[Receipt recording George Washington's repayment of a loan]

Harrison, Secretary to General George Washington, confirms Washington's repayment. Harrison writes from Neshaminy Camp, Pennsylvania.

GLC02505.22

to Mr. Riblay

Writes that "there is no paper I know of containing the speech. W. C. P. Fanell of this city 1315. K. Street has published my lectures, including the extract you mention." Written on personal stationery.

GLC02505.25

to McClintock Young re: debt owed to sculptor Horatio Greenough

Written as Representative, to Young, in the Treasury Department. Greenough sculpted the famous (notorious) Washington statue in the capital which he completed in 1841. He also did numerous private commissions.

GLC02505.44

to Edwin F. Husi

Letter regarding Husi's recipient's upcoming marriage. Written on printed stationery "The Vice-President's Chamber."

GLC02512.08

to F. H. Barrett re: autograph collection of all Vice Presidents

Written on printed stationery "The Vice-President's Chamber." The collection includes all the "Vice-Presidents of the United States with the exception of Elbridge Gerry and myself."
[vice presidents]

GLC02512.09

to J.C. Green re: a letter of thanks

Written on printed stationery "Vice-President's Chamber"
[vice presidents]

GLC02512.12

to James C. Dobbin

California State Representative Denver recommends Singleton Vaughn, Jr., to Dobbin, Secretary of the Navy, for a vacant position in the Annapolis, Maryland Naval Academy. States that Vaughn's family "is very respectable but poor, which will induce...

GLC02504.12

to Millard Fillmore re: information on state prisons

GLC02504.16

to John Nicholson

Senator Maclay informs Nicholson, Comptroller-General of Pennsylvania, of actions in Congress. Mentions resolutions and debates initiated by Thomas Scott, James Jackson, and John Peter Gabriel Muhlenberg. States that he will forward more...

GLC02504.29

to E. F. Chamber

States that he will not remove any deputy already appointed unless public interest requires it. Asks Chamber to inform the deputy in question that his commission will be continued.

GLC02504.35

to D. Miller

Letter of introduction of R.C. Root as Secretary of the Lebanon Springs (New York) Railroad Company to edit Miller's certificates on the consolidation agreement between Root's company and the B&R Railroad Company.

GLC02504.37

to Dwight Foster

Both Ames and Foster were U.S. Congressmen from Massachusetts. Mentions details of taking his family to Springfield and then to New York. Says Connecticut Congressman Chauncey Goodrich and his wife might join them and that they would "make a company...

GLC02505.02

to Charles A. Drake

Kentucky Senator Crittenden declines an invitation to a Whig meeting in Boonville, Missouri from Drake, future Missouri Senator and fellow Whig. One black and white bust engraving of Crittenden included.

GLC02505.13

to Robert P. Letcher

Sends the governor of Kentucky resolutions from the Rhode Island Assembly. The resolutions, printed on the verso and signed by Rhode Island Secretary of State William H. Smith, ordered Dorr to tell the president, congress, and state governors and...

GLC02505.16

to Rufus King

Written by Ellsworth as Chief Justice of the Supreme Court to King as American Minister to England. Ellsworth was selected by Adams as one of three peace commissioners that was sent to France in 1799. The team of diplomats successfully negotiated the...

GLC02505.17

to Edwin D. Morgan

Giddings, U.S. consul general to the British North American Provinces, writes to Morgan, Governor of New York. Encloses a note (not included) from Elliot & Co., a Montreal-based importer of Enfield rifles. There are no Enfield rifles for sale in...

GLC02505.20

to Thomas Willing

Writes to the President of the Bank of the United States about details involving payment for a house.

GLC02505.21

to Samuel Stevens

Maryland State Senator Johnson recommends Mr. Kell (possibly Thomas Kell) for the position of Attorney General of Maryland to Maryland Governor Stevens.

GLC02505.26

to Theodore Sedgwick, Jr.

Informs Sedgwick that Chief Justice John Marshall resides in Richmond, Virginia and mail for him should be sent there. Remarks that Sedgwick is highly esteemed at Cambridge Law School. Addressed to Sedgwick in Stockbridge, Massachusetts.

GLC02505.39

to Dr. Johnson re: rejecting an appointment

Written on "Senate Chamber" (of New Jersey) stationery
[vice presidents]

GLC02512.05

[To the Adjutant General of the State of New York]

Possibly to John Titcomb Sprague, who served as Adjutant General for the State of New York during the Civil War. Wheeler recommends Lieutenant Henry Clark of the 106th Regiment, New York Volunteers, to the position of Adjutant. Writes, "He is a...

GLC02512.14

to William North

Written by Jay as Governor of New York, offering a U.S. Senate seat to North. He was being offered the seat vacated by Judge John S. Hobart who had accepted a judgeship for the District of New York. Is very pleased to be able to offer this honor to...

GLC02528.01

to William Alexander

Laurens, as president of congress, writes to the Earl of Stirling about the distribution of "the Treaties of Amity & Commerce & of Alliance" with France and trade relations with the United Provinces. He also bemoans the loss of virtue and unity...

GLC02532

to James Duane

Writes to his son-in-law about the state and activities of his iron works, where they were producing pig iron for Colonel Hay, Colonel Lewis, and General Schuyler. Mentions an upcoming meeting with the Governor of New York, in which he will let him...

GLC02537.02

[Record of his family history and short biography]

Written by North for one of his grandchildren. Speaks of his family that came from Ireland in 1720 and settled in eastern Massachusetts at Yarmouth. Mentions that his mother sold the estate they had when he was 10 or 12 years old after his father...

GLC02541.01

to Elbridge Gerry

Criticizes the use of prohibited tea. Mentions sending Gerry a memento. Comments that regiments are ineffective without "a man of Judgment and Spirit" leading them. A long postscript discusses Artemas Ward's resignation (because of poor health)...

GLC02505.23

[Journal of trip to Albany, New York]

Leather bound journal of Abraham Lott. Journal describes his journey from New York to Albany. Travelled by ship from Boston to the Hudson River. Mentions meeting Philip Schuyler and Philip Livingston, among other noteable New Yorkers. Tells of his...

GLC02542.06

to R. S. Garnett

Asks for a copy of a letter to Andrew Jackson, as well as a contract. Dated 12 February without a year, but probably written before 1825 as Secretary of War. Recipient's name is difficult to fully read.

GLC02504.06

to Thomas Ritchie

Senator Soule transmits resolutions (not included) passed by the Louisiana Senate 20 February to Ritchie, editor of "The Union," a Washington, D.C. newspaper. Believes the resolutions will be passed by the House.

GLC02504.34

to James A. Briggs

Ohio Senator Corwin informs Briggs that he showed Mr. W. an article in the Cleveland, Ohio newspaper, The Plain Dealer. Refers to an enclosed note from Mr. W. (not included). Informs Briggs that debate regarding the "3 Million Appropriation Bill"...

GLC02505.11

to Richard H. Wilde

Written by Crawford as Secretary of Treasury in the Monroe Administration to Wilde, a famous scholar, poet and lawyer from Georgia. Wilde served as a Congressman 1815-1817. Crawford was writing a letter of introduction for Moses Young, one of the...

GLC02505.12

to Sylvanus Bourne

Serving as Secretary of State, Pickering responds to a letter received Bourne. Relates some of President John Adams' diplomatic appointments, including Bourne's appointment as Consul General for the Batavian Republic. Informs Bourne of the...

GLC02505.36

to Rufus King

Marshall, Secretary of State, writes to King, Minister Plenipotentiary of the United States in England. Discusses violations of Jay's Treaty (concluded in 1794 between the United States and Great Britain), including impressment, debts, and seizure...

GLC02539

to Mr. Warner re: contribution to Bimetallic Union

Written on personal stationery. Concerns splitting royalties to benefit the Union.

GLC02504.04

to Preston King

Chandler, a Republican Senator from Michigan, discusses a large warehousing firm with King, Collector of Customs of the Port of New York. States that T. F. Driggs of Michigan is a partner in the warehousing firm.

GLC02504.07

to Messrs. Gales & Seaton re: a speech

Asking Gales & Seaton to include his speech. With a postscript on page 2.

GLC02504.15

to Alexander M. Carter (et al.) re: declining a speaking invitation

GLC02504.18

to George F. Edmunds

Discusses scheduling court cases. Written on stationery of the 5th Avenue Hotel.

GLC02504.19

to Luther R. Marsh

Suggests giving a dinner to bring together two acquaintances to discuss a matter previously mentioned between O'Conor and Marsh. O'Conor wishes Marsh to speak with this Boston friend before making a final decision.

GLC02504.31

to George Ashmun

Otis, a former Massachusetts Congressman, declines an invitation from Massachusetts State Senator Ashmun, a member of the committee making arrangements for the Western Railroad Festival. Declares that the opening of the Western Railroad "is destined...

GLC02504.32

to William S. Robinson

Writes that he has reviewed Robinson's manual of parliamentary procedure, titled Warrington's Manual, and praises it as useful, practical, and convenient.

GLC02504.42