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to George G. Channing

In the letter, William Ellery writes to his grandson that he is happy Channing has gained a business partner and inquires as to who drew up the legal documents executing the partnership. He believes theological differences in the world will persist...

GLC00108.05

to George G. Channing

In his letter, William Ellery agrees with his grandson that evils have resulted from commercial regulations brought on by the War of 1812. He does not think Congress will enact an embargo and believes the British have a right to blockade their enemy...

GLC00108.07

to William Ellery

Written by Laurens, previously President of the Continental Congress. Laurens left his Congressional seat in November 1779 and returned home before departing from Philadelphia for the Netherlands to negotiate a loan in August 1780 (he was captured by...

GLC00110

to Reverend Doctor Janes

Expresses an interest in singing at Dr. Janes' next meeting. Written on Army and Navy Young Men's Christian Association letterhead.

GLC07810.011

to R.L. Bovard

Writes to his lodge brother about when to possibly expect his return. Discusses Harold's return to the states and post at Camp Dix. Discusses personal matters. Encloses a cartoon and a political satire in the form of the Lord's Prayer (included)...

GLC07810.054

to Benjamin Rush re: Rush's son, "Philosophy of Jesus"

Written in Monticello

GLC07840

to "The Gentlemen of the House of Representatives"

Hancock argues that the bill making Sunday a day of Sabbath in Congress was improperly passed. The Constitution provided a set amount of time to rebuke a bill's passing, and others in Congress accused Hancock of sending his letter of rebuttal too...

GLC07917

To: Col. Dayton.

Schuyler, in response to Caldwell's suggestion that Highlanders who didn't flee be allowed to stay on their land, says that this can only be done with restrictions, since the Highlanders trust Americans as much as "papists trust Protestants."

GLC07933

To: E. Kemper.

Separation of church and state.

GLC07958

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

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: Dr. Charles Everett.

Re: Taking legal action against a nephew of Thomas Jefferson for mistreat ment of a slave-God "made the black people, and they ought not be treated with barbarity."

GLC08067

[Letters belonging to Hugh Judson Kilpatrick, 1876-1880][Decimalized .01-.22]

Collection of letters belonging to Hugh Judson Kilpatrick dated 1876-1880. Consists of 21 items sent primarily to Luisa Kilpatrick and William T. Sherman. Recounts events of the campaign, Sherman's March to the Sea and other Civil War historical...

GLC08133

to Emmeline Colcock (incomplete)

Writes he has arrived safely at camp at Navy Hill. Discusses meeting a Catholic priest on his travels whom he talked with about religious doctrines. Reports that the camp is set up and the men are enjoying themselves. The daughters of Richmond...

GLC08165.32

to Emmeline Colcock

Writes that he enjoys hearing from her and that it must be hard for soldiers who do not have people to communicate with. Mentions that he went to church in the city and fell asleep. He is impatient for the Regiment to start moving. Reports that Lt...

GLC08165.33

to Charles J. Hutson

A letter of condolence upon the death of Emmeline Colcock, Charles' fiance, with religious overtones throughout. Mentions Emmeline's siblings visiting from Grahamville, South Carolina. Hopes their is no sickness in Charles' camp and that the war...

GLC08165.37

to Charles J. Hutson

Comments on Charles' regiments movements. Remarks that a man named Willie Martin has decided not to become Charles' substitute for military service. Discusses their recent hardship, referring to the death of Colcock's daughter Emmeline earlier that...

GLC08165.40

to Charles J. Hutson

Letter of condolence from a pastor upon the death of Hutson's fiancee, Emmeline Colcock, who died of typhoid fever earlier that month. Suggests that comfort can be found in the knowledge that this was God's plan and advises him to seek God. Axson...

GLC08165.41

to Sarah McLeod

Discusses his regiment's movement into Pennsylvania. He has been instructed to observe the Sabbath. They will march to Strasburg tomorrow. Calls the movement into Pennsylvania a "grand expedition" and expects it to be fruitful. Describes...

GLC08165.56

to Richard W. Hutson

Mentions that W. Douglas, a Presbyterian minister, intends to become the Chaplain of their church. Charles worries about his family's safety, because of the reported brutality of the Union soldiers. Comments that the Union is determined to...

GLC08165.70

to Emily McLeod

Mentions that W. Douglas, a Presbyterian minister, intends to become the Chaplain of their church. Charles worries about his family's safety, because of the reported brutality of the Union soldiers. Comments that the Union is determined to...

GLC08165.71

to Charles Carroll

Letter sent to his father while studying in Europe. Lengthy observations on European political matters including the state of affairs between Spain, France, and England. Remarks that Spain and France may focus on attacking Portugal to deter England...

GLC08170

[Official notification of Santa Ana's Secularization Act]

Broadside in Spanish. Official notice that Catholic Church property has been given over to private petitioners.

GLC08204

[Civil War correspondence of Peter Franklin Jones, a Baptist pastor who was an officer in Griswold Light Cavalry, 21st New York Cavalry].

Covers the march to Winchester, Virginia, near Mechanicsburg Gap.

GLC08213

to F.B. Sanborn

Acknowledging that his father, John Brown, sometimes offered remarks from the audience at religious assemblies, but refuting accounts that his father ever preached. Also discusses his brothers Jason's attempt to sell Sanborn's biography of their...

GLC08250

to unknown

Walker, a Confederate Private, 7th Tennessee Infantry, was stationed at Centerville, Virginia. He describes the Union defeat at Ball's Bluff (Leesburg, Virginia), and the justification for the Southern cause: "we routed them completely...we sunk...

GLC08265

General Orders No. 133

Proclaims the following Thursday as a day of fast and "sincere prayers for future guidance and protection."

GLC08267

Men and women rejoicing

Three men stare at them from the clouds

GLC08284.025

Memorial Tablet in St. Paul's Church

In Loving Memory of Chara Conant Long Wait.

GLC08284.037

to darling Cherry (wife)

He discusses what she can do to occupy her time and suggests Sunday reading. He watched a religious procession in Lisbon. He is embarrassed to say that while the officers of the Prussian ships can all speak English, no one on board his ship can speak...

GLC08284.064

to darling Cherry (wife)

He talks about an old church in Lisbon that impressed him. He also visited the King's Palace at Belem and the tower. The Opera House also figures prominently in the letter. Written in Lisbon Harbor

GLC08284.067

to Nait

He finally made it to Spain where he had a difficult times because he does not speak Spanish. He mentions his photo collection. They visit the Naval musuem which he describes as worth seeing. He also visits a church and the Museum of Artillery.

GLC08284.071

to darling Cherry

He notes that it is more expensive there than in New York. They are having problems with the monasteries there. They want to shut them down and open up free schools. He describes some of the characters in the streets.Written in Cadiz Harbor

GLC08284.075

to darling Cherry

He further describes the Queluz Palace including a chapel, many paintings and a fountain. Written in Lisbon Harbor

GLC08284.076

to darling Cherry

The first letter describing the Royal Palace of Queluz. In particular, the Grand Salon is mentioned. More tapestries and paintings are described. Written in Lisbon Harbor

GLC08284.077

to darling Cherry

They climbed a moutain to visit the Pena Castle. And then they saw the remains of a monastery. Afterwards they visit a villa called Montserrat owned by an Englishman. Next they went to the Royal Palace of Cintra. He provides lavish descriptions...

GLC08284.083

to Mary A. Brown

Re: activities at family home in NY, missing her parents, and the possilility of John Brown joining the Congregational church: "father is just such a man as we want in our church."

GLC08296

to Mary Ann Davis

Written at Camp Lyon to a friend. Laments camp accommodations ("you are at Church listening to a good sermon while I am seated on a wash basin and writing on a Camp Kettle") and not being able to spend "the last Sunday in Brookfield that perhaps I...

GLC02165.03

to Lile Miller

Miller describes the Virginia landscape, noting that Culpeper is "like all the towns nearby that I have saw in Virginia old fashioned looking and dilapidated nothing neat or tidy about it I wish you were here Dear Lile to go with me to see some of...

GLC02155.107

to Mary Blackman

Writes to his mother about the war being just about over. "...the Jonnes [Johnnies] keep coming in hear every day ...pitch on them and kill some and drive them of if it wasnt for the soldiers bing hear the Jonnes would not stand much chance..."...

GLC02159.19

to his sister Maria

Dated only as 26 January. Written from Camp Holly, New Market Heights, Virginia (located in present-day Henrico County, Virginia, outside of Richmond). Written on U.S. Christian Commission stationery.

GLC02156.29

to his friend Bennett

"...plenty of cotton here and sweet potatoes, peanuts, oringes, rice, Niggers, rattlesnakes coper heads glass snake mocins and another cind about 18 feet long...alligators..." "...the Rebel's boats fired 2 or 3 round and run up the creek...Rebels...

GLC02159.02

to Ira Andrews

He discusses walking on the Second Battle of Bull Run battlefield 15 months after the battle. He describes it as "sad since the hoggs have Rooted the dead Bodays from thare graves and thare boens lay on the top of the ground in grave numbers." He...

GLC02158.20

to Lucy Knox

Asks if she has received his previous letter (GLC02437.00511). Details the fighting from 2 January onward. Discusses the American retreat from Trenton, for which the artillery provided cover, Washington's decision to next attack Princeton where...

GLC02437.00514

to William Knox

Says that since William's happiness is important to him, he will not prevent his brother from joining the army once William has completed certain essential family business. Arranges for William to pick up his baggage from various spots in New...

GLC02437.00556

to Henry Knox

Misses Henry, her husband. Gives details of her recent bout with smallpox, noting "I have more than two hundred of them- twenty in my face..." Notes that their daughter, Lucy, has one pox. Discusses the difficulty of hiring men and boys for...

GLC02437.00582

to Lucy Knox

Recently received the first letter from Lucy in a month. Writes, "The [authors?] of this War, on the British side receive my maledictions which hardly square with the forgiveness recommended in the Gospel, but yet my dearest Love I cheerfully...

GLC02437.00663

to William Knox

Reports that the British left Philadelphia. He and Lucy went into the city, but had to leave because it "stunk so abominably." Notes that the American and British armies are twenty miles apart, at Princeton and Allentown respectively. Comments on...

GLC02437.00712

to William Knox

Explains that his letters may be short, but he still loves his brother. Feels God has favourably turned "the tide of our affair." Knows that war is hard, and has prepared himself for losses either "public or personal." Hopes to hear from William...

GLC02437.00515

to Lucy Knox

Begins with expressions of his love for Lucy, his wife. Describes his devotion to his country, the only thing that keeps him from Lucy. Discusses possible enemy movement and location. Praises his troops. Writes, "With the blessing of Heaven I...

GLC02437.00616

to Lucy Knox

Knox writes, "I am unhappy to the last degree that you should suppose in the least that my affection for you is diminish [sic]- my God knows how much I suffer for your sake how much anxiety I go thro this you may rely upon my dearest Love that I have...

GLC02437.00666

to Henry Knox

Responds to a letter in which Knox described a meeting between George Washington and an adjutant general from the British army seeking to deliver a letter and negotiate a truce (the story was written to Lucy in GLC02437.00385). Claims that the...

GLC02437.00400

to Lucy Knox

Expresses thanks for their ability to communicate while separated and is looking forward to their future together. Philosophically expresses hopes that reason and religion will someday dictate man's actions. Writes that he "will make a very family...

GLC02437.00419

to Lucy Knox

Thanks her for writing and remarks that "Religion and virtue dictated every line" of her last letter. Discusses death from a religious perspective. Informs Lucy that this letter will be delivered by Elbridge Gerry, a member of the Continental...

GLC02437.00387

to Lucy Knox

Indicates that this letter will be delivered by Mrs. Jonathan Pollard, who will bring other supplies with her. Apologizes for taking a harsh tone with Lucy in letters written earlier in the month. Expresses his desire for frequent communication...

GLC02437.00384

to Henry Knox

Applauds the detection of a German traitor named Ledwitz, who had been appointed a lieutenant colonel in the Continental Army. Discusses various orders for payment Henry made. Discusses the last two letters he received from Lucy Knox. Has heard...

GLC02437.00431

to Lucy Knox

Has just received her letter and assures her "my heart is yours although my Country demands my poor pittance to endevor to rescue her from barbarity." Feels this barbarity, exemplified by Indians slaughtering innocents, enslaved people killing their...

GLC02437.00517

to Lucy Knox

Loves her and is glad she and their daughter are doing well after their inoculation. Longs to see her, but for her own safety and happiness denies her request to join him at Morristown.
Believes the British "by no means as formidable as they were...

GLC02437.00580

to Lucy Knox

Loves her and acknowledges her letter. Tries to assuage her fears about the war, smallpox, and his distance from her. Assures her that "General Howe is not driving us thro' the Jersies into Pennsylvania." Discusses the character and rank of the...

GLC02437.00566

to Lucy Knox

Urges her to cheer up and look to the future: "Providence,...is [missing text] excellent rock to rest upon." Discusses overcoming recent ill health. Reiterates that he thinks she should spend the winter in Boston. Explains that the British army...

GLC02437.00481

to Lucy Knox

Longs to see his wife and plans to in three weeks. Discusses activities relating to the transport of artillery captured from the British at Fort Ticonderoga earlier that year to Cambridge, Massachusetts. Reports that both his and William Knox's...

GLC02437.00223

to William Knox

Thanks Knox for so often obliging him. Reports that Mr. Oliver, possibly Andrew Oliver, will pay Knox for the gun he got for Waldo (see GLC02437.00190 and GLC02437.00194). Assures him that Knox's requests are foremost on his mind. Expresses his...

GLC02437.00230

to William Knox

Comments on Benjamin Harrod's unchristian demand to be paid for taking care of Knox's bookstore merchandise while Knox was out of Boston. Explains the arrangements he made with Harrod and how they were being violated. Mentions that his books will...

GLC02437.00341

[Receipt of William Murphy]

GLC01450.600.028

Receipt of G.J Ray

GLC01450.600.029

[receipt for David Murphy]

GLC01450.600.030

[Certifying loyalty to the Union]

Written in Saint Francois County. Signed by Cobb, John A. Weber, Reinhart Laney, Elisha J. White, and Thomas Lang as citizens of Saint Francois County Missouri. The signees swear that they are personally acquainted with Catherine E. Murphy, a widow...

GLC01450.600.001

David's Murphy's Book [Account Book]

GLC01450.600.002

Bible Society Treasurer's Book

GLC01450.600.003

David Murphy's Book [account book]

GLC01450.600.004

to David Murphy

Record of Receipt for David Murphy.

GLC01450.600.005

to Tuckers

Receipt for Tuckers and note about Thomas Reevas.

GLC01450.600.006

to David Murphy

Receipt for David Murphy.

GLC01450.600.007

to Mrs. David Murphy

Itemized bill for Mrs. David Murphy.

GLC01450.600.008

to David Murphy

Receipt for David Murphy.

GLC01450.600.009

[account book]

GLC01450.600.010

to David Murphy

GLC01450.600.011

[The subscribers agree to pay]

GLC01450.600.012

to Mrs. Murphy

GLC01450.600.013

to Mr. Murphy

Instructions to Mr. Murphy on how to treat his sick daughter.

GLC01450.600.014

[receipt for David Murphy]

GLC01450.600.016

[receipt for David Murphy]

GLC01450.600.017

to unknown

Price of flour and bacon.

GLC01450.600.018

to David Murphy

GLC01450.600.019

[Receipt for David Murphy]

GLC01450.600.020

[Receipt for David Murphy]

GLC01450.600.021

[Receipt for David Murphy]

GLC01450.600.022

[Receipt for David Murphy]

GLC01450.600.023

to William Madkins

GLC01450.600.024

Credits on MacArthurs

Dated 26 December 1818-2 November 1819.

GLC01450.600.025

[Receipt of David Murphy]

GLC01450.600.026

[Receipt of David Murphy]

GLC01450.600.027

[Quotation of Charles Sumner]

Complete quotation reads: "In the universe of God there are no accidents."

GLC02095.29

[George Dill promises to pay Watson]

GLC01450.600.031

[ itemized list of taxes for the Murphys]

GLC01450.600.032

[Receipt for Richard and William Murphy's subscription to illegible magazine or newspaper]

GLC01450.600.033

[Receipt of Louis Sim's subscription to Enquirer]

GLC01450.600.034

[Record of Receipt for David Murphy]

GLC01450.600.035

[Record of Receipt for David Murphy's courthouse taxes]

GLC01450.600.036

[Record of Receipt for David Murphy's state, county, and courthouse taxes]

GLC01450.600.037