29 December 1813

Dalton, Tristram, 1738-1817

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joseph B. Varnum

Informs Varnum of Mr. Swett's rejection of the position in the Office of Deputy Collector in Newburyport, Massachusetts. Sevett "thought it incompatible with his present office to undertake the business." Dalton expresses regret for not being able "to have met your wishes, and to have rendered Mr. Sevett any service." Date of letter reads "29th Decem 1813" however, docket date reads Dec. 29, 1814.

GLC03845.12

6 January 1814

Fowler, Samuel, 1747-1823

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joseph B. Varnum

Asks Varnum to name him to a collectorship of the neighboring counties while reminding him how he had been displaced from another position. Illegible words inhibit proper interpretation of letter.

GLC03845.13

6 January 1814

Shepherd, Thomas, fl. 1814

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joseph B. Varnum

Shepherd, appointed by the President of the U.S., previously held the position of Collector of the Revenue for the 17th District of the counties of Hampshire, Hampton, and Franklin. He had retired from the position with the hope of having it assigned to Major John Taylor. Since the Senate recently rejected Taylor, Shepherd requests that he be reinstated to the collectorship "...if it is the pleasure of the President & Senate to reinstate me." Shepherd comments that he did not solicit the position, but rather was appointed by the President without his knowledge of having been chosen as…

GLC03845.14

3 March 1814

Hall, Farnham, fl. 1814

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joseph B. Varnum

Announces the sudden death of the Honorable Silas Lee, Esq. and "[B]y this event the office of district attorney has become vacant. The eyes of the President will therefore be turned towards some suitable person to fill that vacancy ..." Advises the position be filled by someone "who can discharge the duties of that office, with fidelity, & give the greatest satisfaction to the public."

GLC03845.15

7 March 1814

Keyes, John, fl. 1814

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joseph B. Varnum

Keyes acknowledges that a change in the Concord Post Office will soon take place. Requests that he be considered for Postmaster General and that he would oblige if appointed.

GLC03845.16

8 March 1814

Smith, J.H., fl. 1814

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joseph B. Varnum

Informs of the election of William Low as officer for state security in the town of Amherst. His election removed a British federalist who represented the town the previous year. Feels that Governor William Plumer will be elected Governor instead of Governor John T. Gilman. Adds a private note requesting Varnum not change the current Port Master, Aaron Whitney because Whitney plans to resign and will recommend Smith to the position. He seeks Varnum's support because "The Members of Congress from this State are my political opponents, which is the cause of my troubling you on the subject."

GLC03845.17

2 April 1814

Kettle, John, fl. 1814

Letter signed

Title: to Joseph B. Varnum

Written as town clerk of Boston regarding appointments, public works, and the court of sessions.

GLC03845.18

7 December 1820

Swett, D., fl. 1820

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joseph B. Varnum

Writes of the well being of his children. The remaining paragraphs include a copy of a letter from James (last name unknown) received on the 27th. It discusses how James is working vigilantly among the Republicans. James speaks of Swett's appointment to collectorship and how they must wait on the "Power of Recommendations" or the "Power & influence of the recommendations." James speaks of other members in the Senate who would be comfortable with Swett's appointment. Swett requests that Varnum replies with comments regarding James' letter.

GLC03845.20

12 December 1820

Swett, D., fl. 1820

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joseph B. Varnum

Informs of letter he received from James dated December 6, which stated that Mr. Prince of Newburyport was nominated to the Senate for Collector for the District. Swett requests a recommendation on behalf of Varnum and James to name him Naval Officer of the District.

GLC03845.21

February 13, 1798

Varnum, Joseph B., 1751-1821

Manuscript document

Title: [Mr. Thatcher's Speech] [Fragment]

Possibly in Joseph Bradley Varnum's hand. Mentions, via Harrison Gray Otis, the publication of a Constitutional report by Alexander Hamilton. Also notes George Thatcher claim that the "System was deficient" and that he could write a better Constitution in two hours.

GLC03845.22

circa 1858

J.E., Farwell, & Co. (publishers), fl. 1852

Broadside

Title: [Broadside advertising The life and personal adventures of Uncle Tom, for 40 years a slave! Also, The surprising adventures of wild Tom...]

Autobiography of Uncle Tom Jones, aka Thomas H. Jones, with an additional biography of Wild Tom, a fugitive slave from South Carolina, included. Published in 1854 and 1858, this edition is offered by Boston's J.E. Farewell & Co., who boast of its veracity. They also claim that buying a copy serves the cause of humanity and affords relief to Uncle Tom Jones.

GLC05508.013.08

1853

New York, National Theatre

Broadside

Title: [Broadside advertising Uncle Tom's cabin at the National Theatre, New York]

A note from G.L. Aiken, the author of the specific play version of Uncle Tom's Cabin being advertised, warns the public that his play has only been performed at the Troy Museum before its current run at the National Theatre. Also includes excerpts from four newspapers praising the play, dated 8 August through 19 September 1853. Printed by Cameron's Power Presses on 21 & 23 Ann Street, New York.

GLC05508.013.09

circa 1853-1863

Concanen & Lee, fl. 1853-1863

Print

Title: Uncle Sam.

Sheet music cover depicting a male runaway slave, Uncle Sam. "The Great Slave Song, respectfully dedicated to Anderson, the fugitive slave & sung with immense success by T. Maclagan." Written by G. W. Hunt with music by Frederic Archer.

GLC05508.013.11

4 August 1984

Kalinsky, George, fl. 1984

Photograph signed

Title: [Muhammad Ali photo montage]

Photomontage from programme autographed by Muhammad Ali, with typed biography on the back. Accompanies autographed note (GLC05508.019.01).

GLC05508.019.02

22 April 1894

Montefiore, C.G., fl. 1894

Autograph letter signed

Title: to unknown

Montefiore answers a man's questions about apparent contradictions in the Pentateuch involving the usage of divine names. He cites the difference between Genesis 22:1-13 and Genesis 22: 14-18 as evidence of the work of the different authors who penned the Pentateuch. He suggests looking at W.E. Aldis' "The Documents of Hexateuch" for fuller explanations. The recipient's name is illegible.

GLC05508.187.01

circa 26 July 1894

Montefiore, C.G., fl. 1894

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Gukie Cobb

Montefiore declines Cobb's request to sign a circular in support of Cobb's ministry against another Christian ministry: "it would be quite unbecoming for me a non-Christian, --a Jew-- to take part or interfere."

GLC05508.187.02

14 November 1980

Muzorewa, Abel Tendekayi, 1925-?

Autograph quotation signed

Title: [The Spirit of the Lord is upon me because He has anointed me...]

Abel Muzorewa quotes Luke 4: 18-19.

GLC05508.192.02

27 July 1875

Newman John H., fl. 1873-1875

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Edward R. Russel

Newman thanks Russel for sending his 55th pulpit critique. He discusses the possible effects the sermon might have on the audience.

GLC05508.193.01

5 September 1873

Newman John H., fl. 1873-1875

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mr. Long

Newman answers Long's nine questions about sin and eternal punishment, commenting at length on the meaning and implications of eternal punishment.

GLC05508.193.02

12 September 1873

Newman John H., fl. 1873-1875

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mr. Long

Newman writes to Long answering questions about eternal punishment of those who die impenitent, according to Catholic teaching. He also raises a question regarding the Pope's infallibility.

GLC05508.193.03

14 September 1873

Newman John H., fl. 1873-1875

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mr. Long

Newman writes that he is unable to answer Long's question about whether the 'pona damni' (loss of God's presence) has degrees as well as the 'pona sensus' (positive suffering). Newman believes the answer is beyond human comprehension, as is Divine Providence. He concludes the letter by rejecting Long's suggestion that the Roman Catholic system of penance and cult of the saints is "inconsistent with God's other attributes."

GLC05508.193.04

circa 1873-1875

Photograph

Title: [Photograph of Cardinal John H. Newman]

GLC05508.193.05

12 May 1968

Niemöller, Martin, 1892-1984

Typed letter signed

Title: to Rector Harvey

Niemoller writes to Harvey, an American pastor, arguing that "preaching" is not on the way out, but changes need to be made in preaching style to fit modern audiences that find traditional sermons too impersonal. He believes the Gospel is the only answer to problems of the day and the means to prevent the "victory of inhumanity." He agrees that religion as "a kind of mythological piety is passing swiftly."

GLC05508.195.01

25 March 1947

Niemöller, Martin, 1892-1984

Typed letter signed

Title: to Brother Leis

Niemoller writes to Leis that his travels in the US, where he has learned about Church life in America, are coming to an end. He thanks Leis for his prayers and fellowship: "We have been badly in need of this brotherly help and I am sure, we are now, since the situation in Germany as well as in the rest of Europe has become more embarrassing than ever before." Also mentions that he will attend the meeting of Committees of the World Council of Churches in April. Written on stationary of the Inn at Buck Hill Falls, Pennsylvania.

GLC05508.195.02

18 July 1967

Reagan, Ronald, 1911-2004

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Richard Hubler

Reagan offers condolence to Hubler after his son was killed in a car accident. He writes that there is a divine scheme that humans cannot understand, so "we can only have faith that we'll be helped and strength will be given to us in our hour of greatest need."

GLC05508.210.01