February 7, 1861

Bennett, James Gordon, 1795-1872

Newspaper

Title: New York herald. [No. 8917 (February 7, 1861)]

Includes a report that the United States government refuses to comply with the propositions of South Carolina for the surrender of Fort Sumter. Reports on the recent secession of Texas from the Union. Discusses the proceedings of the Washington Peace Congress, called to enact a "speedy settlement of the political differences now distracting this country." Describes the activities of President-elect Abraham Lincoln in detail as he travels through the Midwest.

GLC08726.10

1865/05/13

Greeley, Horace, 1811-1872

Newspaper

Title: New-York daily tribune. [Vol. 25, no. 7520 (May 13, 1865)]

Reports that news reporters are once again not allowed to enter the courtroom during the Lincoln conspiracy trial. Also includes a previously unpublished letter written by President Lincoln regarding Mr. Thomas Durant and the secession of Louisiana. The letter was written by Lincoln in Washington, D.C. and is dated July 28, 1862. Reports on the grand review of Sherman's troops in Washington.

GLC08726.32

1847/12/10

Newspaper

Title: Congressional Globe. [December 10, 1847]

listing 13th Congress, including Lincoln

GLC08746

1865/07/22

Harper, James, 1795-1869

Newspaper

Title: Harper's weekly. [Vol. 9, no. 447 (July 22, 1865)]

Includes engravings of the execution of Lincoln conspirators, portraits of Lewis Payne, David Harold, J.W. Atzerodt, and Mary Surratt, and image of Surratt's home in Washington, D.C. Highlights the consecration of the Gettysburg monument of July 4, 1865. Inlcudes engravings of Major-General Howard, the Gettysburg battlefield, and laying of the cornerstone. All the Gettysburg monument and execution engravings are based on Alexander Gardner's photographs.

GLC08748.04

1808/03/02

Reynolds, Jas., fl. 1808

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joseph Clay

Discusses of the Embargo of 1807 and argues that, given the character of the American people, it should not be made permanent. Notes hearing about a "raw-head & bloody bones" speech Clay gave. Clay was a congressman from Pennsylvania, "British spies are among US."

GLC08673

1789 ca.

United States. Treaties, etc.

Pamphlet

Title: Collection of treaties

Three major treaties printed in full, including ones between the United States and the Shawnee Nation (31 January 1786), with Morocco (January 1787), and France (November 1788). Disbound from the 3 volume set of United States Acts.

GLC08688

1799/11/02

Newspaper

Title: Columbian centinel & Massachusetts federalist. [Vol. 32, no. 16 (November 2, 1799)]

Whole no. 1630. Treaty with Cherokee Indians and US Government. Printed by Benjamin Russel.

GLC08710

1755/05/22

Maryland Gazette

Newspaper

Title: Maryland gazette. [No. 524 (May 22, 1755)]

View of conduct of French in America

GLC08719

1790/06/09

Fenno, John, 1751-1798

Newspaper

Title: Gazette of the United States. [Vol. II, no. 17 (June 9, 1790)]

Reports on Rhode Island's ratification of the Constitution, a debate on tonnage in the House of Representatives, and news from Europe. Also prints an extract from a speech to Congress by Massachusetts Governor John Hancock on the national debt, acts passed by Congress and ones still pending, and news items about appointments, slavery, and suicide. Same issue as GLC03123.

GLC08720.01

1790/06/23

Fenno, John, 1751-1798

Newspaper

Title: Gazette of the United States. [Vol. II, no. 21 (June 23, 1790)]

Includes an article "On the Means of Preserving the Union of the American States," opining that the "present constitution of the United States appears to be excellent in contemplation; and if the harmony of the States should not be disturbed by groundless jealousies, it bids fair to be durable and efficient in practice." Reports on activities in the House of Representatives. Also: an article on the national debt, a bill to establish the Post Office, a eulogy of General Israel Putnam, news from around the country and Europe (including the French Revolution), literary pieces and advertisements.

GLC08720.02

1881/09/27

Newspaper

Title: The Detroit free press. [Vol. 47, no. 27 (September 27, 1881)]

funeral of James A. Garfield

GLC08720.12

1836/12/31

Newspaper

Title: Herald of freedom. [Vol. 2, no. 44 (December 31, 1836)]

Slavery and abolition.

GLC08721

1865/05/23

Greeley, Horace, 1811-1872

Newspaper

Title: New-York daily tribune. [Vol. 25, no. 7528 (May 23 1865)]

Contains coverage of the Lincoln conspiracy trial for Monday, May 22, 1865. Testimony and examinations of Norah Fitzpatrick, William Cleaver, J.L. M'Phail, Dr. Verdi, John Brown (alias "peanuts"), James Maddox, Lieut. Bartley, Col. R.B. Treat, Major T.T. Eckert, C.F. Hall, and William C. Clives. Also includes a front page story about the assassination of Gen. Kirby Smith, account of Jefferson Davis and family imprisoned aboard the steamer Clyde, and capture of rebel Governor Isham Harris of Tennessee.

GLC08722

1812/09/05

Russell, Benjamin, 1761-1845

Newspaper

Title: Columbian centinel. [No. 2965 (September 5, 1812)]

Contains news near the beginning of the War of 1812. Notable reports on Napoleon's invasion of Russia and other foreign news. Also reports on the American surrender at Fort Detroit by General William Hull in August 1812, editorializes against President Madison's war policy (see "The Prospect Before Us"), and prints other news items pertaining to the war. Contains many advertisements.

GLC08725.01

1815/01/28

Niles, Hezekiah, 1777-1839

Newspaper

Title: Niles weekly register. [Vol. VII, no. 22 (January 28, 1815)]

A leading national periodical discusses the Hartford Convention, Britain's war aims, the possibility that American forces at New Orleans can rebuff a British invasion, and African Americans' participation in the war effort. Pages numbers 337-352.

GLC08725.02

1865/05/24

Newspaper

Title: New-York times. [Vol. 14, no. 4263 (May 24, 1865)]

GLC08725.08

1872/05/23

Newspaper

Title: New-York times. [Vol. 21, no. 6451 (May 23, 1872)]

Election news.

GLC08725.12

1800/07/21

Hudson & Goodwin, fl. 1787-1800

Newspaper

Title: Connecticut courant. [Vol. XXXV no. 1852 (July 21, 1800)]

Prints an announcement from the secretary of the treasury on national borrowing, an editorial against President Thomas Jefferson, a Rhode Island law to prevent "Peddling of Feathers, Indigo, and Tin Ware," international news on wars in Italy and Germany, and a proclamation by Toussaint L'Overture announcing a blockade over the southern ports of St. Domingo (present day Haiti).

GLC08726.02

1806/12/20

Russell, Benjamin, 1761-1845

Newspaper

Title: Columbian centinel. [No. 2373 (December 20, 1806)]

Contains international news pertaining to the Napoleonic Wars, a report from the House of Representatives on non-importation laws, and various announcements and advertisements.

GLC08726.04

1807/03/21

Russell, Benjamin, 1761-1845

Newspaper

Title: Columbian centinel. [No. 2399 (March 21, 1807)]

Contains "An Address to Mothers," a promotional list of federalist party nominations, a report on a treaty being negotiated with Britain concerning the non-intercourse laws, and other foreign news concerning relations with France. Also contains other news pertaining to commerce and shipping as well as many announcements and advertisements.

GLC08726.05

1807/09/12

Russell, Benjamin, 1761-1845

Newspaper

Title: Columbian centinel. [No. 2447 (September 12, 1807)]

Contains a report from the Napoleonic Wars in Poland, a report on the acquittal of Aaron Burr in his trial for treason, and an account of the economic hard times. Also contains other news pertaining to commerce and shipping as well as many announcements and advertisements.

GLC08726.06

1814/01/15

Newspaper

Title: Essex register. [Vol. 14, no. 5 (January 15, 1814)]

Publsihed by Warwick Palfray Jr.

GLC08726.07

1861/06/03

Newspaper

Title: New-York daily tribune. [Vol. 21, no. 6277 (June 3 1861)]

Includes considerable coverage of opinion from around the country and the globe. On p. 7 is a short letter signed "A Person" about "contraband slaves" being allowed to grow crops for themselves on abandoned estates as proof they can take care of themselves.

GLC08726.11

1861/06/04

Newspaper

Title: New-York times. [Vol. 10, no. 3027 (4 June 1861)]

GLC08726.12

1862/02/19

Newspaper

Title: New-York times. [Vol. 11, no. 3248, (February 19, 1862)]

GLC08726.13