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to Philip Livingston

Borland writes that he is saddened by news of a "such a villannous Murther by ye Negros and Indians att York." Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02402

Abolitionists collection: 19 letters and documents [decimalized]

GLC02448

to Joshua Leavitt

Birney, an abolitionist, writes to Leavitt, a reformer and minister in Boston. Has been asked to write columns for the Herald, a newspaper, and is allowed by the editor to freely express his opinions. Notes that Dr. Bailey (possibly Gamaliel Bailey...

GLC02448.02

to Reverend Dr. Murray

Recalls receiving a letter from Murray regarding the Cleveland Emancipation Convention one year before. Transmits a circular (GLC 2448.03.02), an account of the organization of the National Compensation Emancipation Society. Asks Murray to read the...

GLC02448.03.01

[Manumission of a slave]

Appears to be a copy dated 2 January 1792, of a document written on 1 August 1791. Note at bottom signed by Thomas Edwards on 2 January 1792 says "An extract from the Deed recorded in the Northumberland District Court." Document says that Carter was...

GLC02448.04

to unknown

Written from "White Hall," Clay's estate. Clay, an emancipationist, replies to a letter from an unspecified recipient. Possibly discussing his run for Governor as an anti-slavery candidate in 1851, writes, "The number of votes cast for the anti...

GLC02448.05

to Joseph Ricketson

Accepts Ricketson's invitation to lecture before the New Bedford Lyceum, if his health permits. Exclaims, "Would that U could be an attendant at your anti-slavery meetings, to be held to-day and to-morrow in your place!" Notes that his friend, the...

GLC02448.06

to unknown

Higginson, a militant abolitionist, discusses an upcoming meeting of the Massachusetts Anti-Slavery Society: "About the defence of W. P. there is of course no question. All plans for the defence of the meeting must depend on the wish of the Society-...

GLC02448.07

to John Mason Peck

Lovejoy, an abolitionist, writes to Peck, a reverend in St. Louis. Requests Peck to stop sending copies of the "Pioneer," a paper containing criticism of Lovejoy. Docket is faded.

GLC02448.08

to Robert Livingston re: Mrs. Schuyler's slave, Livingston's cattle

Allyn writes to explain that he is unable to ascertain the location of Mrs. Schuyler's slave, and to account for the losses of some of Livingston's livestock. Docketed on address leaf. NS by Allyn on address leaf.

GLC03107.00211

[Regarding African American troops in Missouri]

President Lincoln states that commissioners are "to appraise negroes in Missouri." Mentions that he was previously unaware of General Order No. 135 issued in mid-November 1863 by General John McAllister Schofield, in command of the Department of...

GLC03096

An account of the livestock brought from Tashkanik for fear of Indians

An account of twenty-two cows, sixteen bulls, and forty sheep brought from Tashkanik to Hartford by tenants fearing Indians. Livingston lists the tenants to whom the livestock are divided, and how the animals are branded. P.2 contains a note...

GLC03107.00169

to Robert Livingston

Van Horne writes that a Thomas Cardle has just arrived from London after a 16 year absence, and believes himself to be the rightful owner of one of Livingston's enslaved people. Van Horne therefore warns Livingston to keep a close eye on this...

GLC03107.01553

to Robert Livingston re: fear of theft of Livingston's slave

Original copy of GLC03107.01.01553, and contains some additional information regarding trade of provisions. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01554

to Robert Livingston

Cruger writes that he plans to sail for the coast of Guinea in three weeks, and that he would like to see Robert and his family. He also informs Robert of the death of Coll. Prevoost.

GLC03107.01619

Prices of imports from the West Indies

Lists prices of West Indian and African enslaved people, rum, sugar, molasses, and other items.

GLC03107.01732

to Charles Summer

Hale, a New Hampshire State Senator and noted abolitionist, introduces Mr. Vanderbilt (possibly William Vanderbilt, son of Cornelius) of New York City to Summer, a noted abolitionist. States that Vanderbilt will soon visit Washington, D.C.

GLC02504.21

to James T. Austin

Possibly to James Trecothick Austin, a Massachusetts resident active in local politics. Thanks Austin for a copy [of a speech or an article]. Notes that the topic of the speech (possibly related to anti-slavery) will soon bring trouble on the...

GLC02504.27

to David D. Porter re: southerners moving to Texas

Sherman writes that the enemy "are all moving to Texas with their negroes. God grant all may go there and that our government will open the back door wide and promise to let them stay there in peace." 1 black and white seated engraving of Sherman...

GLC02501

[The Petition of Michael Theyser of the City of New York, Innkeeper]

Deposition accusing Joseph Northrop and several others of an assault on Theyser while attempting to unlawfully search his inn for a runaway (possibly an enslaved person).

GLC02503.12

Civil War Collection of 49 photographs [decimalized]

Various stereocard and other smaller photograph prints, most unmounted, relating to the Civil War in Virginia. The images come from Thomas G. Knight, who worked in Brady's studios (it is said) as a teenager. Included are images of Gettysburg...

GLC03029

to Mr. Peck

Typed on stationery of the Exposition Universelle de Chicago, Pavillon Haitien. Sympathizes with Peck, recently removed from a governmental office. Notes that he would have written a letter to the President (Grover Cleveland) on Peck's behalf, but...

GLC02990

to John W. Stevenson and John P. Stockton

Accepts nomination for President of the United States by the National Democratic Convention. Supports the 13th, 14th and 15th amendments to the Constitution. Describes his commitment to the Union and the federal system of government. Argues against...

GLC02992

to Anne Brown Adams

One letter from Aaron D. Stevens to Anne Brown Adams dated January 5, 1860. Awaiting his upcoming trial and execution, and recalls the deaths of John Brown and other Harpers Ferry raiders. Says "The boys met their fate very cheerful." Was badly...

GLC03007.01

to Anne Brown Adams

Likely copied in Anne Brown Adams' hand. Awaiting his execution "very cheerful and happy," he councils her to always try and do what is good, for "the better they do the higher they rise in happiness." Looks forward to "the other world" and meeting...

GLC03007.02

to Anne Brown Adams [Fragment]

Likely copied in Anne Brown Adams' hand. Written to one of John Brown's sons as well, addressed simply to "My Dear Brother." Portion of the letter written to the son states Stevens is awaiting execution, ready to die, and looking forward to the...

GLC03007.03

[Alexander Ross' scrapbook related to John Brown's family]

Ross' collection of letters relating to John Brown's family, mostly letters sent to him by John Brown's children. Scrapbook contains twenty one letters and one cartoon relating to John Brown, as well as envelopes for most of the letters. Letters...

GLC03007.56

Stride toward freedom: the Montgomery story

Published by Harper & Brothers. Inscribed to Miss Charlotte Rosenbaum, a supporter, on the first flyleaf. Inscription states "In appreciation for your genuine humanitarian concern, and your great financial and moral support in the struggle to...

GLC03025

Portrait of Black soldier Private Co. I, 54th Mass. Infantry [ambrotype image]

Unidentified soldier. (Identification based on insignia pinned on hat: "I 54".) Full length standing portrait of man sporting a moustache and carrying a bayonet and ammunition pouch on his belt. Paper and wood (floral design) case lacking cover...

GLC03027

Albumen Print of Battery A, 2nd U.S. Colored Light Artillery Reg

Dramatic oval photograph showing seven black soldiers attending a cannon.

GLC03028

Account of slave rebellion in New Orleans [in Spanish]

Account of a slave rebellion while New Orleans was under Spanish rule. States that the rebellion occurred on 9 and 10 February 1777. Discusses what should be done to prevent future rebellions. States that drinking causes enslaved people to commit...

GLC03040

to my dear brother and sister

Hopkins, a sailor on board a Union ship, replies to a letter from his brother and sister [N. N. and Lacey Hopkins?], of Ashtabula County, Ohio. Discusses problems with the mail. Notes that he feels better than he has in years, despite a persistent...

GLC03043

to Roscoe G. Greene re: Grey's Elegy, the Constitution

Adams comments at length upon punctuation in Grey's "Elegy in a Churchyard" (and the powers of Congress as limited or expanded by a semi-colon in the Constitution. He also writes that "No land of slavery could ever have produced Grey's Elegy."

GLC02847

to John C. Calhoun

Written by President Monroe to Calhoun as Secretary of War. Declares that the measures Calhoun have taken in regard to the Seminole Indians have been proper. Says that "Unprincipled settlers" should be driven away, and that "It was correct also to...

GLC02859

[Paperwork for the case Richard Cromwell v. John Shotts]

One letter from Roger Brooke Taney representing an enslaver, Richard Cromwell who complained that John Shotts had assaulted Joe, a man enslaved by Taney, on October 28, 1802 in Frederick County, Maryland. Taney claimed that Shotts "with force of arms...

GLC02844

to Perley P. Pitkin

General order instructs Pitkin to send "a competent person" to meet "five hundred contrabands" and bring them rations. "Contrabands" were freed enslaved people employed by the Union army. Written as Captain. Written at Harrison's Landing, Virginia...

GLC02849

to unknown [in French]

News from La Grange, from Fanny and Camilla Wright about Nashoba, sent to an unknown doctor. Year supplied by Robert Crout. Original owner claimed this letter mentioned the "slow freeing of the blacks."

GLC02874

The gallant charge of the fifty fourth Massachusetts (colored) Regiment. On the rebel works at Fort Wagner, Morris Island, near Charleston, July 18th, 1863, and death of Colonel Robt. G. Shaw.

Portrays African American soldiers carrying a United States flag which reads "54th Mass" on the stripes section of the flag as they meet a battle line of Confederate troops. There are 2 prints of this image, with different colorization, both are...

GLC02881.23

[Petition of Antonio Vela]

Legal document by attorney John Ker who served as petitioner for Antonio Vela, a citizen of Louisiana, in the County Court of Adams County, Mississippi. The petition was showing the court "That on or about the first day of April 1828 he [Vela] was...

GLC02887

Tracts for the people. No. 1. Who were our friends in time of need?

Holden, editor of the Raleigh Standard, issues an extreme pro-slavery tract declaring, "Too much liberty, too much indulgence will be sure to injure both the slave and the master." Instructs slave owners to maintain strict discipline over their...

GLC02888

[Notice for the enlistment and impressment of slaves into military service]

Captain Ridgely informs slave owner G. N. Jones that the "Confederate Government has made requisition on this State for five hundred Slaves ... by the enrollment of free negroes and slaves in certain capacities, approved February 17, 1864. Your...

GLC02889

Assignee's sale

Broadside announcing sale of "real and personal property," including enslaved people, from the estate of William R. Robertson. Lists 600 acres of land in the town of Union, Missouri, 19 or 20 enslaved people, farming utensils, horses, cattle, and...

GLC03085

to Peter Wager

Buchanan writes as a United States Senator from Pennsylvania. Discusses a possible mistake regarding the price of wine he ordered from Wager. Writes, "We have nothing new here except what you see in the papers. I think a deeper & stronger feeling...

GLC02949

to his wife re: siege and fall of Fort Wagner

Transcript available.

GLC02970

to John Brown Dillon

Harrison offers his opinion to Dillon, who is publishing a pamphlet on the subject of slavery: "our Union is a Union of Sovereign Independent States &... in every particular where power is not expressly surrendered by that instrument to the General...

GLC02946

Speech of the Hon. Abram Lincoln, in reply to Judge Douglas.

Speech on the subjects of Kansas, the Dred Scott decision, and Utah. Delivered in Representatives' Hall, Springfield, Illinois, June 26th, 1857.

GLC02954

Speech of Hon. Abraham Lincoln, delivered in Springfield, Saturday evening, July 17, 1858.

Discusses the disadvantages faced by the Republican Party in the upcoming election. Traces the development of his attitudes toward slavery and equality, expressing his conviction that the South's reliance on slavery was engaged in a conspiracy to...

GLC02955

Facts for the people

Contains the following documents: "Speech of Hon. Abraham Lincoln, delivered in Springfield, Saturday evening, July 17, 1858;" "Great Speech of Senator Trumbull, on the Issues of the Day, Delivered in Chicago, Saturday, August 7, 1858;" "Douglas'...

GLC02956

The people's press. [Vol. 14, no. 29 (November 17, 1864)]

Contains an article discussing the arming of enslaved people. States "We are pleased to notice that nearly the entire press of the State has spoken out boldly in opposition to the scheme of arming negro slaves and making soldiers of them to fight our...

GLC02981

to Alfred Edmund Burr

Declines an invitation from Burr, Chairman of the Connecticut Democratic State Central Committee, to speak at a canvass preceding the 1860 presidential election. States "I fervently hope that our Democratic friends in Connecticut may be so earnest...

GLC02925.16