circa 1818-1821

Gavit & Duthie, fl. 1840-1850

Map

Title: Map of the Frontiers of the Northern Colonies with the Boundary Line established Between them and the Indians at the Treaty held by S. Will Johnson at Ft. Stanwix in Novr. 1768.

This document is a map that shows the Colonies of New York, New Jersey, Maryland, Virginia, and the Ohio Valley Territory to the west of them. The map contains corrections and improvements from the Evans Map made by Guy Johnson, who was a British deputy agent to the Indians. It was engraved and printer by Gavit & Duthie, who work in Albany, New York. The map is detailed only to the extent that it tracks major river sna streams, with some indication of mountainous regions. Date range is inferred from dated letter also included in the collection.

GLC05634.08

27 July 1841

Sarony & Co., 1854-1857

Map

Title: [Facsimile of map of New Netherlands using the names of Native American tribes to indicate location]

Printed on the bottom left corner is the signature of John Romeyn Brodhead, an agent of the State of New York hired to procure and transcribe documents in Europe. Signed by P.H. Loffelt, who copied this document for Brodhead in the Hague, and by J.C. de Jorge, an archivist. Uses the names of Native American tribes to designate different areas of the New Netherlands. Brodhead's notations indicate that this map could have possibly been from the Octroy of the States General from 11 October 1614, or from the written report of Dutch Captain Cornelis Hendrickson, who explored the Delaware River in…

GLC05859.02

27 December 1821

Davis, William, Jr., 1783-1824

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Aaron Hobart

Explains a particular situation in which "the collector [William Whitman] refuses to pay" some monies related to a rum shipment Davis made to Russia and asks Hobart to assist him in recovering the money.

GLC06313.04.124

28 December 1821

Smith, Albert, 1793-1867

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Aaron Hobart

States that he is "pleas'd with a view of the finances of our country, & am confident they will improve progressively." Notes that Mr. Winslow is in Columbus, and that there was some "excitement & rumours as to his movements in his business in the north." Mentions the death of J. Wing, Deacon Brooks, and Thomas Stirson, but notes that the people of the area are generally in good health. On religion, he writes: "your Minister in Holy things makes a dash now & then (at what he calls Infidells) & then smooths all over with a plaister."

GLC06313.04.125

1 January 1822

Bartlett, Zacheus, fl. 1822

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Aaron Hobart

Discusses bounty land for veterans of the American Revolution. Requests that Hobart obtain and send the warrant issued for Jonathan Bartlett's bounty, which had been approved but not issued. Also asks Hobart, if he can, to send the names of "1200 Massachusetts men who had not obtained that [Revolutionary War] bounty [land]."

GLC06313.04.126

3 January 1822

Gay, Ebenezer, 1771-1842

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Aaron Hobart

Cannot answer Hobart's question about the district's sentiments about implementing a system of bankruptcy laws, but suggests that the "community at large" is "increasing in favor of the system" because of the "increasing number of insolvents, [and] the very inequitable distribution of their effects among their creditors." Cites some of the problems with the present system and endorses a new one, even though he recognizes it may be unpopular at first. Suggests to Hobart the subject does not occupy the thoughts of his constituents, and although divided they may be persuaded of the "necessity…

GLC06313.04.127

3 January 1822

Hobart, Nathaniel, 1758-1838

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Aaron Hobart

Informs his nephew that he witnessed the ordination of Reverend Samuel Spring "and saw him inducted into the pastoral office over the church & congregation of the old parish." In regard to family news, he notes that that he was in Hanover for Christmas, "there appears to be a famine," and Mr. Whitman has moved into a new house. Asks about the progress of the bankruptcy law and if there will be a congressional investigation into "the controversy between General [Andrew] Jackson and the Spanish..."

GLC06313.04.128

4 January 1822

Metcalf, Theron, 1784-1875

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Aaron Hobart

Informs Hobart that Payton Gay "has procured letters to...Eustis recommending him as a candidate for the consulship or agency" in Havana, Cuba. Asks Hobart's assistant in securing the post for Gay.

GLC06313.04.129

5 January 1822

Hobart, Thomas, fl. 1821-1824

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Aaron Hobart

Writing on behalf of William Pincers and Frances Joscelyn, Hobart reports mistakes in making their schedules, possibly for tax purposes or Revolutionary War benefits. Explains the adjustments that need to be made to the record to reflect the property held by each man. Pincers, he explains, is a veteran in need of obtaining aid.

GLC06313.04.130

8 January 1822

Sampson, Zabdiel, 1781-1828

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Aaron Hobart

Explains and encloses (not included) Captain Edward Morton's "demand against the United States," for monies owed for selling General Henry Dearborn a barge he captured for the use of the United States during the War of 1812. Also, indicates that he wants Hobart present if a payment is made. Asks about the Merchant Bill (and its likelihood of becoming law) and the petitions that Bartlett and Carver presented in the last congressional session.

GLC06313.04.131

8 January 1822

Holmes, Abraham, 1754-1839

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Aaron Hobart

Discusses the bankruptcy law being considered by Congress. States that his opinion is at odds with Hobart's. Holmes contends that it was a "universal understanding of the people at the time of the ratifying of the Constitution" that a clause authorized the passage of a debtors relief law, but that such a law might "destroy every principle of Justice and equity," it would "destroy every idea that we have of Natural, Civil or political Justice." Comments on problems with the petition for a "new post road." Discusses three capital trials (one for a prison murder and two for highway…

GLC06313.04.132

9 January 1822

Smith, Albert, 1793-1867

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Aaron Hobart

Comments on Hobart's choice of Reverend Sparks for Chaplain, which "makes much conversation among our Brimstone folks." Speculates "that a Holy league will proceed to your city to exterminate the Infidels from the land." Notes that Mr. Winslow will soon be home "with ample funds for every demand." Mentions the "slow advance of winter" and that commercial prospects are good.

GLC06313.04.133

10 January 1822

Brooks, John, 1752-1825

Printed letter signed

Title: to Aaron Hobart

Circular letter from the Massachusetts governor transmitting the state legislature's resolution giving the governor and executive council the power to take any measures necessary in settling the "Claim of the State on the General Government" and a "Report of a Committee of the Council" on the subject (resolution included, see GLC06313.135). Urges the state's federal congressmen (which included Hobart) to help obtain remuneration for Massachusetts for costs incurred for the "defence and protection of our common country," probably referring to the War of 1812.

GLC06313.04.134

February 14, 1821

Pickman, Dudley L., 1779-1846

Printed document

Title: [Massachusetts resolution authorizing the governor and executive council to take measures necessary to settle the state's claim against the federal government]

Resolution submitted by Pickman and copy issued by the Secretary of the Commonwealth, Alden Bradford. The state was seeking $11,000 remuneration for defense expenses from "the late war," probably the War of 1812. The date refers to its approval by the state legislature. Sent with a circular letter discussing the resolution (see GLC06313.134).

GLC06313.04.135

12 January 1822

Sampson, Zabdiel, 1781-1828

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Aaron Hobart

Mentions that David Diman sent a petition for a military pension and had not received a response from the Secretary of War. Sampson asks Hobart to inquire about the matter and, if he obtains the needed certificate, to send it to him or Diman.

GLC06313.04.136

15 January 1822

Weston, Thomas, 1770-1834

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Aaron Hobart

Responding to a request from Hobart, Weston gives his opinion on the uniform System of Bankruptcy (bankruptcy laws being considered by Congress). He reports that he believes "the People of this District...do not wish for it." Indicates that the old system was widely unpopular and "all rejoiced" when it was repealed. Notes that they may favor a new system in commercial centers, but "the People in the country do not require it." Concludes with a warning about the politically divided populace, indicating that one unfavorable law could win the opposing party the next election. Marked "…

GLC06313.04.137

17 January 1822

Mitchell, Nahum, 1769-1853

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Aaron Hobart

Responds to Hobart's request for an opinion of the Bankruptcy Bill before Congress. Explains that he has paid little attention to it and has not formed an opinion, but some of his friends are "exceedingly desirous the Bill should pass." He has tried to get a sense of the general feeling towards it and claims most are indifferent, while those with opinions "are much divided." Notes that dislike for the old law has caused prejudice against the one being proposed. Indicates that he will keep the request confidential, according to Hobart's wishes.

GLC06313.04.138

18 January 1822

Smith, Albert, 1793-1867

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Aaron Hobart

Expresses his support of the Bankruptcy Bill before Congress. Indicates that he has "seen its benefits in all countries except New England." Notes his hope that John Quincy Adams becomes the next president. Notes the coldness of the winter and the happiness of Mr. Winslow's family with the news of his imminent arrival. Indicates that there is a lot of discussion about the death of the widow of Captain William Church, who left a six thousand dollar inheritance to two sisters. Relates family news about his own family and others.

GLC06313.04.139

1864 August 17

Riddle, A.J., fl. 1864-1883

Photograph

Title: Andersonville Prison, Georgia

Bears stamp of the Century Co. and several inscriptions. Cropped and trimmed version of GLC06999.02.

GLC06999.03

1864 August 17

Riddle, A.J., fl. 1864-1883

Photograph

Title: Andersonville Prison, Georgia

Caption printed on mount reads: "Andersonville Prison, Georgia. View from the Main Gate. Issuing Rations to thirty-three thousand Prisoners." Bears Century Co. stamp and several inscriptions.

GLC06999.04

1864

Riddle, A.J., fl. 1864-1883

Photograph

Title: Andersonville Prison

Lengthy ink inscription on verso indicates this may be an early view of the prison. With Century Co. stamp

GLC06999.05

1864 August 17

Riddle, A.J., fl. 1864-1883

Photograph

Title: Andersonville Prison, Georgia

Northwest view of the stockade. Thirty-three thousand prisoners in Bastile at te time it was taken. With Century Co. stamp and graphite inscriptions.

GLC06999.06

circa 1887-1897

Photograph

Title: [General Albert Ordway]

Portrait of General Albert Ordway in dress uniform with four medals. Based on the uniform, the photograph appears to have been taken during Ordway's time as the Commanding General of the District of Columbia National Guard. Ordway became Commanding General in 1887 and continued in that role until his death in 1897. There is some discoloration at the bottom of the photograph, as well as some along the edges. For a smaller version of the same image, see GLC07000.07.

GLC07000.53

1825 circa

Harrison, Mary S., 1809-1842

Object

Title: [Hair sample]

Unknown brown hair sample in a light blue envelope stamped "Made in France for the White House." Originally from the sentiment book of Mary S. Harrison, GLC07732.02.

GLC07732.03

June 1862

Stone & Huse, fl. 1862

Broadside

Title: Grand Historic Mirror of the American War

Civil War broadside advertising a three day exhibition (June 26-28, 1862) in Fitchburg, Massachusetts, of Robert Pearson's artistic rendition of the "Progress of the War illustrated with startling dioramic accompaniments!" Also, to be accompanied by "a patriotic and descriptive lecture." Admission fifteen cents. Printed by Stone & Huse, book and job printers. Date inferred from content.

GLC08442.01