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1850

Johnston, Joseph Egleston, 1807-1891

Book

Title: Reports of the Secretary of War, with reconnaissances of routes... [in Texas]

Full title: "Reports of the Secretary of War, with Reconnaissances of Routes from San Antonio to El Paso. By Brevet Lt. Col. J.E. Johnston...Capt. R.B. Marcy's Route From Fort Smith to Santa Fe...Expedition into the Navajo Country; and also the Report of Lt. W.H.C. Whiting's Reconnaissances of the Western Frontier Of Texas." (Senate Executive Document no. 64.) With 2 folding maps and 72 lithographed plates. References: Jenkins 111, Howes J170, Raines p. 128, Wagner-Camp 184.

GLC04134

[1803]

Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826

Book

Title: An Account of Louisiana, being an abstract of documents, in the offices...

Bound with "Appendix to an Account of Louisiana." (The Appendix is sometimes bound separately.) First (true) edition of the official documents relating to the recently purchased Louisiana Territory.

GLC04138

1807

Pike, Zebulon M., 1779-1813

Book

Title: An Account of a voyage up the Mississippi River, from St. Louis to its source

With folding map. Full title: "An account of a voyage up the Mississippi River : from St. Louis to its source, made under orders of the war department, by Lieut. Pike, of the United States Army, in the years 1805 and 1806 / compiled from Mr. Pike's journal." Told in the third person. This paraphrase of Pike's journal seems to be the work of Nicholas King. The manuscript copy in the Library of Congress, Division of manuscripts, is in the handwriting of King. Its title ends with the statement, "Compiled from Mr. Pike's journal by Nich. King." The last three words are partly erased. (-NYPL…

GLC04139

1843

Smet, Pierre-Jean de, 1801-1873

Book signed

Title: Letters and sketches: with a narrative of a year's residence among the Indian tribes of the Rocky Mountains

Published by M. Fithian. Dedication included on the inside front cover to the Sisters of St. John's Asylum from Father Felix Joseph Barbelin. Smet records his journey past Chimney Rock, Nebraska, along the Missouri River, travelling as far as Fort Vancouver, Washington. He resides for one year among the Rocky Mountain Tribes, including the Flat Heads. Discusses geography and the daily details of his journey with a focus on teaching Christianity to the Native Americans he encounters. Includes a fold-out pictorial diagram of the history of Christianity.

GLC04145

1848

Abert, James William, 1820-1897

Book

Title: Report of the Secretary of War, communicating, in answer to a resolution of the Senate, a report and map of the examination of New Mexico...

Title continues "made by Lieutenant J. W. Abert, of the Topographical Corps."

GLC04148

1853

United States. Army. Corps of Topographical Engineers

Book

Title: Report of an expedition down the Zuni and Colorado Rivers

By Captain Lorenzo Sitgreaves of the Corps of Topographical Engineers. Senate Executive Doc. 59 printed by Robert Armstrong, public printer. An important contribution to the knowledge of Arizona topography, Indian ethnology, and fauna of the desert southwest, especially Arizona. Contains a report on natural history and a medical report by S.W. Woodhouse; a report on reptiles by E. Hallowell; a report on fishes by S.F. Baird and Charles Girard; and a report on botany by John Torrey. With 78 plates (1 folding), some tinted, and large folding map. Large folding map: "Reconnaissance of the…

GLC04154

1860, 1864

Header Record

Title: Collection of election tokens and tintype [Decimalized .01-.07]

3 tokens from 1860 with Hamlin & Lincoln, 1 from 1860 with Douglas & Johnson, 1 from 1860 with Bell & Everett, 1 from 1864 with Lincoln and Johnson, and 1 unframed tintype (?) of Lincoln c. 1864.

GLC04102

1845/03/10

Reily, James, fl. 1841-1846

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Thomas Ward re: Republic of Texas politics, his removal from office, land

GLC04104

1845/07/08

Russell, William, fl. 1816

Autograph document signed

Title: Directing Chief Justice Colorado County Court, Republic of Texas

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC04105

16 April 1847

Force, Charles F., 1826-1883

Letter

Title: to Manning Force

Writes to his brother about the death of his commander, a childhood friend of Manning's. Discusses the bad food, small rations, scarcity of paper and the hope for war's end. Mentions that there are five soldiers waiting for him to finish writing his letter as they all must share the same pen. Has decided to go on a three-year whaling voyage once he is discharged and feels it would be best if he distanced himself as much as possible from his family and friends.

GLC04107

6 January 1818

Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joseph Cabell

Concerns difficulties in getting the Virginia legislature to approve the establishment of the University of Virginia and its general educational system. Asks Cabell to sign a report regarding the college's finances (GLC04108.02), then deliver it to Governor of Virginia James Preston. Mentions hope that a published report of their views will spur subscriptions, and provide for more professorships. They hope to hire Thomas Cooper to teach law. Much of the legislative opposition to the University of Virginia came from the House of Delegates and supporters of the College of William and Mary…

GLC04108.01

6 January 1818

Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826

Autograph manuscript

Title: Estimate of the objects of application.

Lists itemized costs and subscriptions relating to the establishment of the University of Virginia. Enclosed with his letter to Cabell (GLC 4108.01).

GLC04108.02

31 March 1773

Mahony, James, fl. 1773

Document signed

Title: [Contracts relating to the indenture of James Mahony]

Partially printed. Binds Mahony to serve Hugh Fallon for four years, after his arrival in New York. Relates that Fallon is Master of the Brig [Pachett?]. Signed by John Roe, Mayor of Cork. Includes Mahony's mark. On verso, contains the signatures of Andrew Gautier, Hugh Fallon, James J. Graham, and Elias Hardenbergh. Gautier signs 26 June 1773 as Alderman of the New York City dock ward and justice of the peace, attesting to Mahony's indenture and arrival date. Fallon signs 26 June 1773, conveying Mahony to James Graham of Ulster County, Ireland, for the price of fifteen pounds, ten…

GLC04110

22 April 1865

McCleas, fl. 1865

Photograph

Title: [Lincoln's Funeral Train]

One image of a Philadelphia railyard with President Lincoln's Funeral Train dated April 22, 1865. The image was taken by McCleas. The engine bears four U.S. flags and black funeral drapings. Two men sit atop the tender that has the inscription, "PENN. R.R." Small crowds are also photographed at the front and back of the train.

GLC04111

20 March 1793

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Benjamin Walker

Written by Knox as Secretary of War to Colonel Walker. Says he delivered Madam le Val the deed with the original names of the person holding the escrow. Says Walker still needs to sign it and that the deed is lodged in the bank. Encloses a letter for Mr. Duer, probably William Duer (not included). Asks that Walker reads it and to obtain the statement from Duer that it requests.

GLC04112

[1863]/05/26

Cleburne, Patrick R., fl. 1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William J. Hardee re: reporting while on picket, capturing Yankee pickets

Written in pencil.

GLC04113

1863-1864

Stevenson, W. S., fl. 1863-1864

Header Record

Title: Collection of William S. Stevenson, K company, 9th regiment, Texas, infantry [Decimalized .01-.04]

GLC04114

7 April 1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his parents

Letter from of soldier in 9th regiment, Texas infantry, regarding Union bombardment.

GLC04115

1845/10/13

Ewell, G., fl. 1845

Document signed

Title: Texas Statehood - Lists names of 15 voters and tally. With 14 voting slips

GLC04116

24 April 1783

Weare, Mensach, 1716-1786

Broadside signed

Title: By the United States of America in Congress assembled a proclamation, declaring the cessation of Arms, as well by sea or land, agreed upon between the United States of America and his Britannie Magesty ; and enjoying the observance thereof

New Hampshire printing of the Congressional proclamation concerning the final ratification of the peace treaty. New York would not be evacuated until November 1783. Signed by J Searson as Deputy Secretary and M. Weare as President of New Hampshire. Reference number: Evans 18240.

GLC04117

1832/12/06

Jackson, Andrew, 1767-1845

Broadside

Title: Massachusetts Spy Extra [President's message]

Includes discussion on removal of Indian tribes West of the Mississippi.

GLC04118

1824/10/26

Printed letter

Title: to Erasmus J. Pierce

Circular letter extolling presidential candidate Clay and requesting submitting the enclosed ticket of Pennsylvania electors in support of him (see GLC04119.03) at the polls.

GLC04119.01