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to John T. Stewart re: his hope to be remembered as a friend to labor

Signed as President. Roosevelt also writes that he hopes to be thought the best President for farmers, small businessmen and "Abraham Lincoln's plain people."

GLC02793.057

Daily true delta. [Vol. 23, no. 39 (January 2, 1861)]

Amongst the typical foreign and local news and advertisements, the front page of this paper contains two very interesting secession-related items. A women in Charleston Owned the table used for signing the Declaration of Independence of the United...

GLC05960.01.01

Daily true delta.

Amongst the typical foreign and local news and advertisements, the front page of this paper contains two very interesting secession-related items. A women in Charleston Owned the table used for signing the Declaration of Independence of the United...

GLC05960.01.02.01

Threatened Virtual Abolition of the Board of Indian Commissioners, and Crippling of the Indian Service by Unwarranted Reduction in Salaries of Indian Agents and School Officials. Immediate Protest Called For

One pamphlet entitled, "Threatened Virtual Abolition of the Board of Indian Commissioners, and Crippling of the Indian Service by Unwarranted Reduction in Salaries of Indian Agents and School Officials. Immediate Protest Called For," published by the...

GLC10051.02

The Panama Canal: A Manual of Information Concerning Employments for the Panama Canal

One pamphlet entitled, "The Panama Canal: A Manual of Information Concerning Employments for the Panama Canal," dated June 15, 1940.

GLC10064.02

to William A. Winston

Sending "the three Negro men belonging to the estate of G. W. P. Custis, viz: Reuben, Parks & Edward, whom I wish you to hire in Virginia... for the year or a term of years, not exceeding 31 Decr 1862...." Lee asks that the men be kept in the...

GLC03214

to Oliver K. Hand

Thanks Hand, a New York City lawyer, for a letter received 21 February. Writes "Naturally I am glad to know that you and I are so nearly in agreement with reference to the constitutional amendment which I have been pressing, and the education bill....

GLC03481.29

to John Reeser

Discusses arriving in Washington, D.C. on Tuesday to look for work. Comments on the low wages in Washington and finding higher wages in Alexandria. Describes beginning work on Saturday repairing a bridge that the rebels tried burning. Reports that...

GLC03523.43.09

to E. D. Goodwin re: his vehement opposition to new tariff

Written as Senator from Alabama. John Tyler Morgan argues against organized labor's support for a high protective tariff.

GLC03577

Affix seal to ratification of Treaty with China.

This treaty, the Burlingham Treaty of 1868, amended the Reed Treaty of 1858 by allowing free immigration. That flow of people allowed the rapid expansion of western railroads through cheap labor. (Eventually, it also provoked a racial backlash on...

GLC03578

Account of Robert Livingston and William Cormack

P.1 is Cormack's record of labor performed for Robert Livingston, signed and dated 25 April 1722. On p.2 John Fordham acknowledges receipt of payment on Cormack's behalf, dated 10 October 1722. Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.01424

to Robert Livingston re: assessment of the Manor

Philip informs his father of the assessed values of the Manor, and offers to find him a good farmer. Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.01543

Account of Robert Livingston

Livingston owes Shelpe payment for physical labor.

GLC03107.01846

to Philip Livingston re: sale and purchase of wheat

D.Witt informs Philip of various business matters on the Manor. He warns Philip that a certain Mr. Hoffman sells his wheat most dishonestly, and strives only to make things difficult for them. D.Witt also notes that the dam at So[d]us is nearly...

GLC03107.02487

Account of the owners of the Ship Oswego

Charges on the account are for labor and materials for the Ship Oswego.

GLC03107.02531

Account of Robert Livingston Jr. and Henry Cuyler

Charges are for timber and the construction of a ship.

GLC03107.02534

Account of Capt. Langdon and the owners of the Ship Oswego Packet

Charges are for brooms, oil, kettles, and various types of labor. Hardwell signed for receipt of the account on 18 January 1738.

GLC03107.02567

Account of Capt. William Boyd and the Brigantine Aneram

Charges are for making sails and other tasks on the ship.

GLC03107.02615

Account of Capt. William Boyd for the Jamaica Packet

Charges are for labor performed on the vessel.

GLC03107.02631

Account of Capt. John Waddell for the Ship Oswego Packet

Account is for 19 days of labor.

GLC03107.02635

Account of Capt. John Waddell for the Ship Oswego Packet

The account is for wages owed to Radett for labor.

GLC03107.02636

Account of the Ship Oswego

Monroe performed 19 days of work on the Ship Oswego. Jena Agdire signed for receipt of payment from Robert Livingston, Jr.

GLC03107.02662

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: men for the iron works

Philip expresses some concern regarding an affair with Captain Arthur and the Sherrif, and fears he may be expected to pay some money as a result. He also discusses his difficulty in finding men to work at the newly constructed iron works, and how...

GLC03107.02666

Account of "Mr. Gravestone"

Charges on the account are for different days' wages.

GLC03107.02692

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: iron works at Ancram

Philip asks Robert, Jr. to inform him of his plans for the Brigantine this season, and discusses his need for trustworthy employees at the iron works.

GLC03107.02694