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to Luisa Kilpatrick

One letter addressed to Luisa Kilpatrick from Ellen Ewing Sherman dated St. Louis, March 9, 1876. Pertains to family updates. Invites her family to stay with them.

GLC08133.22

[Harry S. Truman and Archbishop Athenagoras]

One photograph of Harry S. Truman and Archbishop Athenagoras dated February 10, 1947. Features Archbishop Athenagoras kissing Truman's forehead after gifting him a piece of the true cross.

GLC08878.1476

Engraving of George Abbot, Archbishop of Canterbury

One engraving of George Abbot, Archbishop of Canterbury dated 1836. Half portrait of Abbot.

GLC08878.1491

to Governor Andrew Curtain

Requests that several regiments of "colored troops" being raised in PA be sent to the Dept. of the South: "These regiments are very generous, temperate, patient, strictly obedient, possessing great natural aptitude for arms and deeply imbued with...

GLC08307

to Maria

was happy to receive letters from her and Edward. also got tickets from from "those dear children." mentions a Fanny Peck who married a minister.

GLC08311.51

to: Revd. W.B. Sprague

On the occasion of Sprague's new book, engages in emotional reflection on the role of religion, his deceased daughter Louisa, and being a father and grandfather of girls: "But the blessings which I now enjoy a large portion consists in three infant...

GLC08324

to Victor Emanuel

As NATO Supreme Commander, affirms idea of a spiritual awakening in the US: "One part of your letter that impresses me very much is your realization that there must be a definite appeal to the spiritual if we in the United States and what is left of...

GLC08345

Ellsworth

"He who noteth even the fall of a sparrow will have some purpose even in the fate of one like me."

includes color picture of Ellsworth

GLC08414.1

The Voice of the Draft

Civil War broadside of a sermon preached by Reverend Potter, printed by the New Bedford Mercury Press. Supports the draft and criticizes those who try to avoid service in the Civil War.

GLC08442.04

[Maine newspaper with full page announcement the pro-emancipation "State Liberty Convention" on 3-4 July 1845]

The masthead of the paper is torn off. Contains articles on slavery, religion, African colonization, and short blurbs on Mormons and possible declaration of war by Mexico. The Liberty Convention (for emancipation) announcement appears on p. 4, and...

GLC08442.08

[Address leaf cut from wrapper of Sumner's pamphlet "The Barbarism of Slavery."]

Sumner sends his pamphlet (GLC08454.01) to Reverend George Allen of Worcester, Massachusetts. The signature of Sumner, a Senator from Massachusetts, serves as a free frank. Housed with GLC08454.01.

GLC08454.02

The Emancipator. [Vol. 1, no. 41 (February 9, 1837)]

This issue contains a printing of a speech by the Reverend William Goodell, an abolitionist from New York, at a recent Anti-Slavery Convention. Includes coverage from the Meeting of the Baptist Missionary Society, and other miscellaneous reports....

GLC08875.03

National Anti-Slavery Standard. [Vol. 11, no. 35, whole no. 555 (January 23, 1851)]

With previous owner's signature (John Russell) signed along right margin of first page. Contains articles on the "The Higher Law" (a Thanksgiving sermon of Reverend Richard Storrs), the Seventeenth National Anti-Slavery Bazaar, and miscellaneous...

GLC08875.38

De Soto's Discovery of the Mississippi.

One engraving entitled "De Soto's Discovery of the Mississippi" dated 1858. Depicts De Soto, riding a white horse, arriving at the Mississippi River at a point below Natchez on May 8,1541. Native Americans watch in front of their tepees, and a chief...

GLC08878.0002

Elliot, the First Missionary Among the Indians.

One engraving entitled "Elliot, The First Missionary Among the Indians" circa 1860. Depicts John Eliot (mispelled as Elliot), a Puritan missionary, holding a bible and preaching to a group of Native American men, women, and children. From a painting...

GLC08878.0007

to unknown

Has an extra ticket to hear Dr. Chalmers and invites recipient to join him.

GLC00496.186

to unknown

Declines a request due to a previous engagement. Written in the Hornsey neighborhood of London.

GLC00496.201

Calligraphic document on vellum [in Latin].

Tied with rope with lead seal.

GLC00496.205

to Miss Avison

John Wesley encourages her in her faith and gives her practical advice on how to increase it. With a side note: "Do not measure the length of your letter by that of mine, I have a thousand avocations."

GLC00496.111

[Travel document] [in Italian]

Counter-signed by de Bruno. Includes date of return, companions, personal belongings and purpose of trip. Cardinal Albani, librarian to the Vatican, was a patron of the arts whose library was purchased by King George III and served as basis for the...

GLC00496.121

[Antiphon]

Single sheet of music. Date inferred. An antiphon is a verse usually from Scripture sung before and after a canticle or psalm as part of the liturgy.

GLC00496.124

to unknown

The letter introduces Harriet Martineau. Martineau was a British author and transcendentalist.

GLC00496.133

to Thomas Pringle

Confesses misplacing a paper. Encloses 3 pounds to help a child Pringle is sponsoring. Pringle was a Scottish abolitionist. Elder Campbell, a Seceder church preacher, was a founder of the Churches of Christ.

GLC00496.139

to unknown

Plans to visit recipient on next trip to London. Written in Rose Hill Neighborhood.

GLC00496.154

to unknown

Requests assistance and chapel circulars from recipient addressed as "Dear Bro."

GLC00496.165

to Thomas Dawes Eliot

Reverend Furness, a prominent abolitionist and Unitarian clergyman, thanks Congressman Eliot for a speech he gave. Writes about a fugitive slave (possibly Anthony Burns, who was arrested on May 24, 1854 in Boston): "That Slave must not be sent back...

GLC00468.01

to Henry Knox Craig

Hunt calls Emory Upton's book A New System of Infantry Tactics, Double and Single Rank a "botched application of a stolen principle." Hunt had been a member of a three-man board that revised field artillery drill and tactics, and published a revered...

GLC02382.035

[Members of Congress agree on Washington D.C.'s need for an Episcopal Church]

Written and signed by Congressmen John A. Dix. Cosigned by George E. Badger, Daniel Webster, Henry Clay, H. Johnson, (possibly either Henry or Herschel Johnson), Robert Winthrop, John Sergeant, William D. Dayton, John Macpherson Berrien, and Joseph...

GLC02288

to William Stephens Smith

Thanks him for his letter, which included a letter from William Cobbett to Niles. He loves clergymen "because they are often sociable and sensible men," but "the priesthood seems to have something militant and belligerent in its nature." Remarks...

GLC02295

to George Wanton Ellery

Written to his son at Captain Barney's School in Wickford, Rhode Island. Advises George that perseverance is necessary to succeeding in studies, and that education lays the "foundation for future reputation and usefulness." Is sorry to hear of the...

GLC02300.09

to George Wanton Ellery

Written to his son at Captain Barney's School in Wickford, Rhode Island. Is sending him Lindley Murray's abridged English grammar. Advises George to employ himself in useful activity by reading books. Reading provides comfort, instruction, and...

GLC02300.11

to George Wanton Ellery

Written to his son at Captain Barney's School in Wickford, Rhode Island. Discusses George's school and his studies. Corrects his spelling and grammar. Calls sickness and death "unavoidable evils." Advises that a religious life will prepare one...

GLC02300.15

to George Wanton Ellery

Written to his son at Captain Barney's School in Wickford, Rhode Island. Has received George's letter. Berates George for sending him the wrong description of the geography he needed for school. Corrects the grammar of his letter. Is glad to hear...

GLC02300.19

to George Wanton Ellery

Written to his son at Captain Barney's School, Wickford, Rhode Island. Thanks him for his letter. Is glad that Mr. Updike has furnished George with a scale and dividers; he has sent him money to purchase a geography book for him. Is glad to hear...

GLC02300.20

to George Wanton Ellery

Written to his son at Captain Barney's School, Wickford, Rhode Island. Thanks him for his letter. Is pleased to hear from Mr. Updike that the two volumes of geography have arrived. Wishes that he would read English grammar in his leisure hours:...

GLC02300.21

to Isabella Morrison Hill

Hill discusses rumors of a new offensive, complaining that President Davis is manipulated by politicians, and passing on news of the early phases of Stonewall Jackson's Valley Campaign (Jackson's wife Anna was Hill's wife's sister). Hill signs as...

GLC02309

to Timothy Pickering, Sr.

Colonel Pickering writes a poignant letter to his loyalist father, Deacon Pickering, who he recently learned was gravely ill. Expresses happiness over an improvement in his father's health and regret over their political differences. Thanks his...

GLC02325

to Christian Miller

Reports on the impending death of his brother and continues with a discourse on the subject. Discusses his belief in everlasting life for those who believe in the divine redeemer. Written in Cedar Grove neighborhood.

GLC02338

Letters with wife Nancy, to Rev. & Mrs Shiras [decimalized]

Letters by missionaries from north of the Missouri River, 38 miles north of Santee Mission in South Dakota, describing teaching English, arithmetic, and bible to Yankton Sioux Indians. The collection was written to Rev. and Mrs. Alexander Shiras of...

GLC02429

to Emily J. Semmes

Cleveland, Emily and Paul Semmes's nephew, describes in detail Semmes's death. General Semmes was mortally wounded in Longstreet's charge at Gettysburg and died in the retreat. Sends the letter care of Captain Cody. Emily Semmes wrote a note on the...

GLC02411

A plea for Africa, being familiar conversations on the subject of slavery and colonization, [originally published under the title "Yaradee."]

Published by J. Whetham. Discusses African history, slavery, and colonization. Contains reviews following the appendix. Also includes an advertisement for Psalmodia, another book by Freeman. On inner front cover, contains a Henry F. Porter...

GLC00267.392

Proclamation of a day of solemn fasting due to religious persecution

Proclaiming a day of solemn fasting for April 25th (with element of Thanksgiving)

GLC00270

to Ms. Martin

Wallace, Governor of Alabama, replies to Martin's request for literature on the subject of segregation in the South. He informs Martin that the Governor's office does not have any material on the subject of segregation, stating "we have never had a...

GLC00295

The Prince library: a catalogue of the collection of books and manuscripts which formerly belonged to the...

(title continues)... Reverend Thomas Prince, and was by him bequeathed to the old South Church and is now deposited in the public library of the City of Boston. Published by Alfred Mudge & Son printers. Divided in American part, foreign part, and...

GLC00351

To the president and Council of Pennsylvania. The remonstrance of the subscribers, freemen, and inhabitants of the city of Philadelphia.

Written by imprisoned pacifist Quakers to express their grievances. They claim their confinement to be unlawful. This is demonstrated by the ninth and tenth sections of the Declaration of Rights, which call for disclosure of accusations along with...

GLC00360

A Week on the Concord and Merrimack Rivers

First edition printing in original brown pebble cloth. Printed by James Munroe & Co., Boston; New York : George P. Putnam; Philadelphia : Lindsay and Blackiston; London : John Chapman, 1849. Based on a boat trip taken with his brother from Concord...

GLC00326

[Oath to forswear the authority of the pope and the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church]

Also signed by Israel Gilman. Signed as justices of the court at Exeter, Massachusetts.

GLC00376

to Caesar Rodney

Also signed by Rodney. A cover letter for an act submitted the day before to Congress by Laurens "for encouraging true religion and good morals and for the suppression of such entertainments and diversions as have a contrary tendency." Addressed to...

GLC00384

The History of England: from the Invasion of Julius Caesar to the Revolution in 1688.

First volume of an eight volume set. Title page says it is a new edition, corrected (the first edition was published in 1762). Published in London "for A. Millar, in the Strand." Title page is signed by John Adams. This volume recounts England's...

GLC00388

Collection of 5 letters relating to Elizabeth Woodhouse. [Decimalized .01-.05]

GLC00391