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to Cousin

One letter addressed to Mrs. Fraser from Catharine S. Gregoire dated August 19, 1797. Advises her cousin on boarding schools for her children.

GLC01795.078

to Sophronia

Draft of letter commenting on Sophronia's sentiments of public liberty. She looks forward to future correspondence and publications from America relative to the present dispute.

GLC01797.01.02

to Mercy Otis Warren

Expresses thanks for her book (which she hasn't yet seen), Macaulay's comments on Burke's Reflections on the French Revolution: "it is a vehement and virulent attack on the French constitution and Legislature for I must tell you that we in general...

GLC01800.06

Daniel Webster's dedication to James William Paige

Printed dedication from the fifth volume of Webster's works, intended for Harriette Story Paige's husband James William Paige (included with GLC1946.62.01). Contains Daniel Webster's corrections and an addition in his hand.

GLC01946.62.02

to sister Kate

Sarcastically informs his sister that he has stopped writing weekly letters because his sisters never reply. Is happy that his sister has decided to attend school and advises against reading "wishy-washy" novels, which do not enlighten people or...

GLC02016.058

to W. H. Whitimore

Thanks Whitmore for four volumes and accompanying pamphlets. Writes that the cost of publishing has deterred Mr. Morgan from publishing biographies on [John] Watts (New York politican and member of the Third U.S. Congress) [John George] Leake (New...

GLC02016.177

The soldier's return

Printed copy of the lyrics to "The Soldier's Return" or "Air, Just before the Battle, Mother".

GLC02016.179.01

[Newspaper clippings]

A collection of three newspaper clippings including (1) an account of a steamer voyage of the New Bedford and New York Steamship line, (2) a poem entitled "The Liquor Seller", and (3) a poem advertising Mark Allen's balsamic cough lozenges. Only the...

GLC02016.179.03

Every Day Life of A. Lincoln

One book entitled Every Day Life of A. Lincoln by F.F. Browne published 1913. Tis book is a extra illustrated & extended edition. Each document has been inlaid on Whatman paper.

GLC10006

"Five Writers and Their African Ancestors"

One pamphlet entitled, "Five Writers and Their African Ancestors," by Harold R. Isaacs dated June 1960. Highlights the works of Ralph Ellison, Richard Wright, James Baldwin, and Lorraine Hansberry and their focus on Africa and African Americans.

GLC09640.287