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to Henry Knox

Announces his arrival in Philadelphia after a "long Excursion into the Wilderness." Explains plans to travel back to New England. He expects to arrive in Boston in October. Has just heard of the passing of his friend, Mr. Wheaton, and comments...

GLC02437.00086

to Henry Knox

Expresses some displeasure with Knox's service, but since Murray was able to correct the problem, he has decided to place a new order for books. Also asks where he can reach the Reverend David M'Clure, who was then returning from missionary work...

GLC02437.00088

To Elijah Muhammad

Muslim Temple activities in Harlem and Boson: "I have four brothers now working as assistents, alternating. This keeps from causing the people to be bored..."

GLC08053

To James McHenry

List of names for suggested appointments in the U.S. military [as officers], including a chaplain. "...George McDonald, General Whiting, a very respectable officer, James Cunningham, James Campbell, Lenas [?] Mugs Bradley, George Walters, General...

GLC08022

Thanksgiving Message

"On Thanksgiving Day it is urged that the people gathered in their homes and in their usual places of worship give expression to their gratitude for benefits bestowed and ask the guidance of Almighty God."

GLC08026

G.O. no. 62 printing Lincoln's order for observing the Sabbath

Quoting George Washington. Signed by J. K. Wood.

GLC06783.07

One Hundred Dollars Reward. Shall extension of slavery be prohibited? [election]

A comparison of Democratic Buchanan/Breckinridge platform to Republican Fremont/Dayton platform with historical background. Prints quotations from Jefferson, Washington, Madison, Polk, and the Constitution. For anyone who can disprove the statements...

GLC06814

to Frank & Renee Stockdale re: Christmas card, 3rd US Army, "Season's Greetings"

A two-color printed Christmas card reading "Season's Greetings. Third United States Army," showing a tank zipping over an image of France towards an arrow reading "Nach Berlin" (To Berlin). Red arrows spread across the northern France from Normandy....

GLC06760.22

Contemporary copy of Pendleton's brief autobiography

Originally written July 1793. Contemporary copy. Docketed on verso: "Concise history of Judge Pendleton's life written by himself. Copied." Six years before his death Pendleton outlined his biography, focusing mostly on his political career. In part...

GLC06761

to Samuel Bates re: schoolroom experiences; opinion re: the "Christmas Religion"

Written while employed as a young school teacher in Northeast Ohio. Includes accounts of two altercations with disobedient schoolboys.

GLC06786