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[The character of the clergy]
1802
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Describes his ideas on the character of the clergy. Date previously inferred, written in pencil.
GLC02437.08222
[Memorandum]
circa 1750-1820
List of books, which includes bibles, histories, hymnals, poetry and Paradise Lost.
GLC02437.08264
[Account]
2 October 1771
Knox, John, fl. 1771-1791
List of books bought from Thomas Longman, including books on shipping, medicine, the church and sailing.
GLC02437.08266
[List]
circa 1771-1806
List of books and prices covering a variety of topics. Items include bibles, Greek mythology and philosophy, Aesop's fables, and dictionaries.
GLC02437.08278
[Invoice of goods]
16 September 1772
Longman, Thomas, 1731-1797
List of books on a variety of subjects sent from London to Boston. Items include dictionaries, a history of duelling, devotionals and military dictionaries.
GLC02437.08295
12 August 1773
Lists books on a variety of subjects to be shipped to Boston for Henry Knox. Includes books on poetry, animals, "heathen gods," biographies, histories and others.
GLC02437.08331
[Note]
8 January 1789
Collister, Thomas, fl. 1789
Note of receipt of Henry Knox for 30s. for Trinity Church.
GLC02437.08623
to Ma
April 10, 1861
Figures, Henry Stokes, 1844-1864
One letter addressed to Hattie E. Figures from Henry S. Figures dated April 10, 1861. Provides updates of his health and wellbeing. Asks for his siblings to write. Mentions that the capital may be relocated to Huntsville. Figures writes that 5 of the...
GLC00653.01.01
to Pa
April 25, 1861
One letter from Henry S. Figures addressed to his father dated April 25, 1861. Mentions Catholic services and that he hadn't been invited to a wedding. Henry discusses his impressions of a Catholic mass he attended, and goes into some detail about...
GLC00653.01.02
March 10, 1863
One letter addressed to Hattie E. Figures from Henry S. Figures dated March 10, 1863. Mentions attending church, borrowing money to buy a gun, and his ambrotype. Henry's gun made it back home alright, and he is longing for home. His shoes, gloves and...
GLC00653.01.14
An Obitutary or tribute piece to Henry Stokes
1867
M.F.A., fl. 1861-1864
He is described as a happy, healthy little boy who grew up attending Christian schools. He was ready to serve his country and said "If necessary, I am willing to die for it." First, he worked as a clerk and then begged permission to actually fight...
GLC00653.01.32
to Emma C. Small
February 1, 1864
Powell, George May, 1835-1905
He expresses his belief in prayer, particularly that the will of God may happen. He has not received remuneration for his inventions, but has not lost hope that they will be found valuable in the future. His work with the hospitals, Young Men's...
GLC00687.009
August 9, 1864
This is the first letter in response to the last letter written by Emma on March 31. He thanks her for the carte-de-visite and describes his collection. He discusses President Lincoln's plea for peace. He refers to the impending last days.
GLC00687.010
November 18, 1864
He writes of the power of submitting to the will of God. He describes his month-long furlough spent writing and publishing a speech for the campaign about taxation, "Facts and Figures for the Hour." He refers to the "Iron Brigade," Wisconsin troops...
GLC00687.011
George May Powell and co., publisher of the Great National Picture
GLC00687.075
[carte de visite, front view of a chapel]
1864
Philip & Solomons
White mount with gold border and Gardner's imprint on verso. Published by Philip & Solomons, Washington, D.C. Front view of the chapel erected in the camp of the 50th Regiment, N.Y.V. Engineers near Petersburg, Va. Unions soldiers are visible...
GLC00919.24.47
Courageous Thankfulness
1869
Butler, John George, 1826-1909
A sermon given on the twentieth pastoral anniversary of St. Paul's Church in Washington D.C., July 4, 1869. Inscribed "compliments of" J. Geo. Butler on the front cover.
GLC01265.37
The select works of William Penn. vol 1
1782
Hicks, Elias, fl. 1782
Each inscribed on a front flyleaf by Elias Hicks: "Elias Hicks his Book / Price of the 5 Volumes L2 16 s. 9d. / ye 1st of 5th Mo. 1783." Third edition, volumes 1, 4 and 5. Printed in London by James Philips.
GLC08573.01
The select works of William Penn. vol 4
GLC08573.02
The select works of William Penn. vol 5
GLC08573.03
Hudibras, in three parts, written in the time of the late wars vol 1
1794
Butler, William Orlando, 1791-1880
Zachary Grey, Ed.. With Hogarth's engravings. With index and errata. Bookplate of John Pollexfen Bastard on front pastedown.
GLC08411.01
Hudibras, in three parts, written in the time of the late wars vol 2
GLC08411.02
An Act for encouraging the people...to settle...in America Vol 1
1749
Great Britain. Acts.
An act of Parliament encouraging the people called "United Brethren," or Moravians, to settle in the British colonies in America. Two copies, both printed by Thomas Baskett. Paginated 635-641 + unpaginated title page. Second copy contains...
GLC05210.01
An Act for encouraging the people...to settle...in America Vol 2
GLC05210.02
Dr. Stillman's Oration
1789
Stillman, Samuel, fl. 1789
One pamphlet by Samuel Stillman entitled Dr. Stillman's Oration, dated 1789. Discusses the Revolutionary war, and the guaranteed freedom of worship. Stillman states that this freedom is possible due to the new government and constitution.
GLC10155
to Donna
September 24, 1947
Mayfield, Marguerite, fl. 1947
One postcard addressed to Donna Doniak from Marguerite Mayfield dated September 24, 1947. Pertains to upcoming church services.
GLC10079.02.25
October 23, 1947
Harvey, W.B., fl. 1947
One postcard addressed to Donna Doniak from W.B. Harvey of the First Baptist Church dated October 23, 1947. Pertains to upcoming church services. Mentions that they will be showing "God of the Atom."
GLC10079.02.27
to People on Earth
circa 1946-1948
Richman, fl. 1946-1948
One telegram addressed to "People of earth" asking them to 'repent' sent from Richman. Message on a Western Union telegram.
GLC10079.03.01
[American Revival Campaign envelope]
American Revival Campaign
One envelope from the American Revival Campaign. Inside of envelope contains a blank form for donations.
GLC10079.03.02
One envelope addressed to Donna Doniak from the American Revival Campaign.
GLC10079.03.03
GLC10079.03.04
[Southern California Baptist Convention envelope]
July 22, 1948
Southern California Baptist Convention
One envelope addressed to Donna Doniak from the Southern California Baptist Convention.
GLC10079.03.11
[Donna Doniak collection, 1946-1950][Decimalized .01.01-.03.19]
1946-1950
Collection of 144 items dated 1946-1950 belonging to Donna Doniak.
GLC10079
[Collection of letters belonging to Donna Doniak, 1941-1948][Decimalized .01.01-.63]
1941-1948
Various
Collection of 63 items dated 1941-1948. Consists of correspondence addressed to Donna Doniak from various military servicemen. Letters pertain to their daily life while stationed at military bases.
GLC10079.01
July 30, 1947
Bailey, J. Samuel, fl. 1941-1948
One letter addressed to Donna Doniak from J. Samuel Bailey dated July 30, 1947. Written on Southern California Baptist Convention. Pertains to her registration for Senior High Camp.
GLC10079.01.29
Personal Work
August 13, 1947
Fairmont Baptist Church
One packet entitled, "Personal Work" addressed to Donna Doniak from the Fairmont Baptist Church dated August 13, 1947.
GLC10079.01.30
to Abby Goold
February 2, 1864
Goold, James, 1842-?
Writes to his mother thanking her for letters, a photograph, and a box which contained dried fruit, corn, beans, cheese, and tongue. Tells her that when she writes to his brother Theodore she "must encourage him to presevere, also to learn to sing...
GLC03523.05.20
to Amanda Wilkinson
16 November 1861
Wilkinson, Frederick W., fl. 1861-1863
Written at Camp Richardson. States that he loves her very much and is glad she has regained much of her strength. Is extremely excited that she will soon be a mother. Notes that they have been out on a "tramp" after seeing the enemy. He states that...
GLC03523.13.024
to Henry F. McSherry
19 August 1864
St. John, Sister, fl. 1864
Written by "Sister St. John," who was working at the naval hospital in Memphis. References McSherry's letter of 30 July 1864. Says she is glad he is happy with "the change" - a reference to his apparent transfer from Memphis - and says he is missed...
GLC03523.21.30
to Stockton Bates
18 June 1865
Allison, William A., fl. 1861-1865
Continues to wait for word on discharge, though Pennsylvania troops must wait until the Eastern troops are discharged. They must then meet at Pittsburgh for final payment. Four soldiers were punished for "cowardice" in front of the brigade....
GLC03523.23.42
to Isora Skinkle
circa September
Sayles, Sumner, fl. 1862-1868
Informs his sister that he will not be coming home on a furlough. Inquires on how her Sabbath school picnic went in Washington. Writes that there was an expedition in Louisiana to seek out the rebels. Reports that his brigade did not go on the...
GLC03523.32.21
to unknown
23 June 1862
Signed G. J. H. Writes from Camp Alexandria. Thanks the recipient for the "interesting" letter he received. Mentions traveling 600 miles from Washington junction to Harpers Ferry, Virginia to Cumberland, Maryland by [train] cars. Describes the...
GLC03523.43.03
to John Cripps
23 May 1856
Gadsden, James, 1788-1858
Writes to his Secretary about his longer-than-expected journey from Vera Cruz. Discusses his family and personal news. Mentions an upcoming lecture given by Dr. Lynch on the Toleration of Catholicism. Mentions the possibility, and fear, of a war...
GLC03587.17
24 October 1858
Writes to his Secretary about his lack of correspondence. Has had to rely on newspapers for information about the state of affairs in Mexico. Mentions that the possession of Cuba takes precedence over Mexican diplomacy and that Spain and Great...
GLC03587.37
to his family
1 January 1863
Coit, Charles M., 1838-1878
Responds to questions from his family about the belongings of Marvin Wait, one of the men who was wounded in battle and to news that it was the anniversary of his father's death. Believes his father to be the guardian angel that watches over him and...
GLC03603.179
17 October 1864
He writes that he has inspected the whole Brigade (5 Regiments) and that his hand is tired from writing. He describes the content of the inspection blanks. He writes that he has received a commission as Major, which he considers an insult and plans...
GLC03603.326
to Asa Smith
9 March 1862
Smith, William Wallace, fl. 1861-1862
Written by William Wallace Smith to his brother Asa Smith. References receiving Asa's letter and the "smoking cap" that came with it. Says nothing is going on, but says it won't be long because every man is to be provided with 60 rounds of...
GLC03742.10
Firm Foundation [Vol. 60, No. 26 (June 29, 1943)]
29 June 1943
Firm Foundation
One issue of the Firm Foundation dated June 9, 1943. Pertains to religious writings of the Bible and related to Christian faith. Addressed to Eris Benson from his father.
GLC09954.133
Syracuse Christian [Vol 2, No. 9 (July 11, 1943)]
11 July 1943
Gurganus, George, fl. 1943
One issue of the Syracuse Christian dated July 11, 1943. Provides updates of congregation members. Published by Kennedy Street Church of Christ.
GLC09954.135
Report from Syracuse
1943
One typed report pertaining to attendance and new membership at the Kennedy Street Church of Christ.
GLC09954.136
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