1 April 1851

Chase, Salmon P. (Salmon Portland), 1808-1873

Autograph letter signed

Title: to unknown

Chase writes to an unknown recipient, apparently the editor of a weekly Ohio newspaper, the "Democratic Standard." Chase remarks that the recipient excerpted his letters for publication in the paper, and suggests several edits, including reducing his name to "S. Chase," noting "I never liked Salmon as a name for a human." Compliments the recipient's recent article on the next Whig candidate for president. Argues that the next nomination for the presidency must be made by a compromise between William H. Seward in the Senate and Badger, Dawson, Bell, and others from the South (possibly…

GLC03629

01 May 1775

Broadside

Title: The American Crisis. Let God, and the world judge between Us [Lexington]

Hartford, Ct. Eben Watson. propaganda inspired by the Battle of Lexington and Concord.

GLC03630

3 March 1863

Farragut, David Glasgow, 1801-1870

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mr. Denison

Written by Rear Admiral Farragut to a Mr. Denison. Sends along a letter (not included here) in relation to the "Frank Mumford," "a steamer we captured alone & now lease out until she can be brought before a court." Cryptically says "I wish to let her make another trip so as to catch her captain & those concerned." Asks him to be on the look out for the ship. Paper is beginning to tear along a fold. Written while aboard the USS "Hartford".

GLC03631

22 September 1839

Grant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson), 1822-1885

Autograph letter signed

Title: to McKinstry Griffith

Writing as a cadet at West Point, Grant offers self-consciously romantic comments to his cousin about the Hudson Highlands. He also complains about "a few of the drawbacks," such as insufficient blankets and money, difficult lessons, the lack of familiar faces or women, tight clothing, and eight demerits he received that very day for missing church. Earliest known Grant letter.

GLC03632

5 July 1863

Grant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson), 1822-1885

Autograph letter signed

Title: to James Birdseye McPherson

Written near Vicksburg, Mississippi at Headquarters of the Department of the Tennessee. Grant, Commander of the Army and Department of the Tennessee, writes to General McPherson, commanding the 17th Corps one day after Vicksburg was seized by the Union. Writes "When families of Officers or Citizens wish to leave the City, either with or after the Confederate Army leaves, and have private carriages of their own they may be permitted to do so..." Directs McPherson to instruct his quartermaster to deliver a horse to Colonel Dockery, because the Colonel's horse was one captured from Champion…

GLC03633

7 January 1881

Grant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson), 1822-1885

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Nathan Appleton

Former President Grant replies to a letter received 27 December 1880 from Boston lawyer Nathan Appleton. States that all investments in the construction of the Panama Canal under European management will be "sunk without any return to the investors ... to say nothing of the human lives that would be sacrificed in its construction."

GLC03635

14 January 1761

Hancock, John, 1737-1793

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Thomas Hancock

Hancock writes to his uncle. He mentions people he has met in London, as well as the death of Admiral Edward Boscawen before they had a chance to meet. He asks to be allowed to stay to see the coronation of George III. Hancock reports a rumor that Governor Ellis of Georgia will be appointed Governor of Nova Scotia. He also defends his expenses in London, particularly for clothing.

GLC03637

1778

Hutchins, Thomas, 1730-1789

Map

Title: A New map of Virginia, Pennsylvania....[with book:] A Topographical description

First edition, second issue. One of the most important early geographical descriptions of the West. Graff 2029, Howes H846. Accompanied by book. Not in Nebenzahl, Battle Plans of the American Revolution. Ex-Newberry Library. The map on light color on rivers, political borders and lake shores. Full title on map: "A New Map of the western part of Virginia, Pennsylvania, Maryland and North Carolina: Comprehending the River Ohio and all the Rivers which flow into it; Part of the River Mississippi, the whole of the Illinois River, Lake Erie, Part of the Lakes Huron, Michigan &c. and…

GLC03638

24 November 1791

Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William Short

Secretary of State Jefferson writes to Short, charge d'affaires to France. Short was in Europe negotiating a commercial treaty with France and handling details of a Dutch loan. Jefferson attempts to answer Short's request for information to quell rumors in France that America and Spain are on the brink of war. Recommends an essay on population by James Madison in the National Gazette be translated and published in France. Spends most of the letter on the slave uprising of Santo Domingo. Santo Domingo representatives went to America to request supplies to continue their revolt, but Jefferson…

GLC03639

14 July 1798

Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Maria Eppes

Writes with fatherly concern to his daughter that he has learned of her illness and hopes that she is recovering. Advises that though he is anxious to see her, she should only travel if she is strong enough. Mentions that his eyes have been very sore for a few days but are better now. This delayed the men working on the roof of Monticello and he is anxious to have it done.

GLC03640

18 October 1861

Johnson, Andrew, 1808-1875

Autograph letter signed

Title: to [Hickey] re: suppressing rebellion in Tennessee and allowing exiles to return

GLC03645

9 July 1782

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Samuel Osgood

Writes to Osgood, then a member of the Continental Congress and the treasury board, to request that Congress pay Baron von Steuben. States that "it has been owing to [von Steuben] that a substantial discipline has been established in the American Army," that he "is particularly attached to the cause of America," but "can no longer live without pay." (See GLC02437.01480 for the retained copy of this letter)

GLC03646

4 February 1870

Lincoln, Mary Todd, 1818-1882

Autograph letter signed

Title: to James Orne

Writes that she has been suffering from an illness this winter which her doctor believes is an inflammation of the spine brought on by great mental stress. He has advised her to go south, but she admits candidly that she does not have to money to do so. Describes the pain she is experiencing and her fear that she will lose the ability to walk. Comments shamefully that with her small means, she can only stay in second class boarding houses. Observes that the doctor told her that all of Germany would like to see the wife of such a great man put in a more comfortable position; bitterly remarks…

GLC03651

6 May 1729

Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Abraham Van Hoorn

Discusses the patenting of Indian lands in New York. Expresses concerns that their "adversaries Mr. Rutgers Bleeker & Compy. design to take in more Land than they purchased from the Natives." Discusses what actions they should take to protect their interests.

GLC03652

29 March 1825

Taney, Roger Brooke, 1777-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Nathaniel Williams

Discusses the case of Solomon Etting vs. the Bank of the United States. Informs that the argument has ended today though he cannot render a guess about what the decision will be. Indicates that the case has generated a lot of excitement and will be carefully decided.

GLC03545.01

9 March 1830

Taney, Roger Brooke, 1777-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Nathaniel Williams

Discusses the case of the United States vs. Robertson. Explains why he did not reply to his correspondent's request right away. Remarks that he learned that the recipient already had the needed information and that the case was not to be tried at this time anyway.

GLC03545.02

26 February 1827

Taney, Roger Brooke, 1777-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Nathaniel Williams

Reports on the health of Judge [Sewal?]. Mentions the decision on the insolvency law. Remarks that he does not know when the Goodings case will be tried.

GLC03545.03

25 February 1826

Taney, Roger Brooke, 1777-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Nathaniel Williams

Discusses an upcoming case and when it will be tried. States that he still has confidence in the case.

GLC03545.05

21 February 1827

Taney, Roger Brooke, 1777-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Nathaniel Williams

Analyzes a decision on the insolvency law. Discusses a university and the appointment of a committee. Mentions the Goodings case.

GLC03545.06

5 February 1831

Taney, Roger Brooke, 1777-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Nathaniel Williams

Discusses a case he is handling and informs that he will not be able to be in Baltimore for the next two weeks. Briefly mentions other legal matters.

GLC03545.07

18 April 1833

Taney, Roger Brooke, 1777-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Nathaniel Williams

Informs that President Andrew Jackson is to assist in the laying of the cornerstone of a monument to the memory of George Washington's mother on 7 May. States that members of the President's cabinet are invited to attend. Asks if a case Williams is to handle will keep him in Baltimore that day, if so, the President will excuse him from attending.

GLC03545.08

11 December 1835

Wise, Henry A., 1806-1876

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Nathaniel Williams

Discusses an upcoming fraud court case and indicates that he does not know much about it. Refers Wise to Colonel James Polk of Somerset County, Maryland to get more information.

GLC03545.12

1866

Gardner, Alexander, 1821-1882

Photograph album

Title: Gardner's Photographic Sketchbook of the War. 2 Vols.

These albums are in the original format, showing photographs taken while in Brady's studio. Depicts Antietam, Gettysburg, Petersburg, etc.

GLC03547

1812-1873

Header Record

Title: Collection of letters from the archive of Baltimore attorney Nathaniel Williams [Decimalized] 69 items

From the archive of Baltimore attorney Nathaniel Williams.

GLC03545

12 April 1825

Taney, Roger Brooke, 1777-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Nathaniel Williams

Discusses their payment of $200 for a trial.

GLC03545.04