1761/04/08

Bernard, Francis, 1712-1779

Broadside

Title: Francis Bernard, Esq.; Captain-General and Governor in Chief, in and over His Majesty's Province of the Massachusetts-Bay in New England, and Vice-Admiral of the same. A Proclamation for a general Fast.

A proclamation in the name of Francis Bernard, Governor of Massachusetts Bay, which announces a day of fasting during the French & Indian War. The top of the document is marked with a printed Royal engraving that contains the notation "Dieu et Mondroit", meaning 'God and my right'. The engraving recognizes King George III and his divine right. The document was printed in Boston by John Draper. On verso there is a handwriten note "Fast April 22, 1761" in the upper right corner.

GLC01450.534

February 27, 1690

Charles Bill & Thomas Newcomb, fl. 1690

Broadside

Title: By the King and Queen, a proclamation requiring all seamen and mariners to render themselves to their Majesties service.

All officials are to support this and they are to give over the names of those seamen and mariners who continue to shirk service. Printed in London by Charles Bill and Thomas Newcomb.

GLC01450.535

February 7, 1781

Kimball, Thomas, fl. 1781

Document signed

Title: [Massachusetts reenlistment document]

Partially printed document signed by Thomas Kimball, whose identity is unknown, who appears to have written everything in ink on the page. Document subscribes Ebenezer Low, Jr. and Thomas Jalloson to continue in the service of the United States for three years. Low, who signed on 7 February 1781, and Jalloson who signed on 27 March 1781, both signed an "X" for their mark. Document has printed names of Caleb Davis, Speaker of the House of Representatives and Jeremiah Powell, President of the Senate. Also has printed name of John Hancock, Governor of Massachusetts.

GLC01450.604

1771/07/27

Prevost, Augustine, 1744-1821

Document signed

Title: [Bond signed by British officer]

Countersigned by Jonathan Cowdney and Cary Ludlow. Certifies that Prevost will pay to Anne Devisme of Paramus New Jersey, 273 pounds, 5 shilling and 6 pence. Autograph note on second page signed by Anne De Visme and dated 12 November 1792 states that she received of Prevost 260 pounds, 19 shillings by the hands of Aaron Burr. Document states that Prevost is of the 60th Regiment (in the British army).

GLC01450.622.01

1783/11/12

Carrington, Edward, 1749-1810

Autograph document signed

Title: to Colonel Fowler

Carrington, the treasurer of the recently formed Society of Cincinnati of Virginia, certifies that two officers have paid membership dues of one month's pay. The interest from the dues went to Cincinnati and their families who were in financial distress. Accompanied by a print of Carrington. 2 items

GLC01450.627.02

1760/03/31

Delancey, James, 1703-1760

Document signed

Title: to James Clinton, re: enlisting troops to attack Canada

Signed as Lieutenant Gov. of New York.

GLC01450.653

1842/11/12

Chamber, John, fl. 1842

Document signed

Title: to Barton J. David re: accounting for flour to Iowa Indians

Governor of Iowa and Indian agent. Signed as Superintendent of Indian Affairs

GLC01450.715

1815/01/16

Morton, Nathaniel, fl. 1815

Printed document signed

Title: [Receipt for duty paid for a carriage]

Certifies that Lemuel Dunbar paid the yearly duty of one dollar for a two wheeled Chaise carriage. Printed with blanks filled in by hand. Identifies Morton as the collector of revenue for th e 14th collection district of Massachusetts.

GLC01450.718.05

1816/05/25

Silver, Isaiah, fl. 1816

Document signed

Title: [Receipt for apprehending and holding deserters]

Also signed by Justice of the Peace Dan Humphreys and a lieutenant colonel of the commissary, possibly T.B. Dalbach (partially illegible). Lists expenses owed to Silver pertaining to the apprehension of Richard Galusha and Robert Jackson, who deserted Captain A.W. Thorton's company in the regiment of light artillery. A statement of the returns accuracy appears on the bottom of the first page (signed by Humphreys). An order to pay Silver and acknowledgment of payment appears on the verso.

GLC01450.718.06

1814/11/01

Tithon, James J., fl. 1814

Autograph document signed

Title: [Resolution authorizing the purchase of guns]

Resolution made by the House of Assembly (unnamed state) requesting that the governor purchase two hundred rifles and two artillery pieces for the state militia during the War of 1812. Appropriates funds for the purchase. The order was made by someone named James (last name illegible). Tithon (possibly not the correct spelling of his name) was the clerk.

GLC01450.718.10

February 12, 1815

Mande, J., fl. 1815

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Winfield Scott

Mande asks General Winfield Scott to supply his ship with supplies to enable its return to England. Letter written aboard the British ship "Favorite" commanded by Captain Mande which carried the Treaty of Ghent notifying America of peace in the War of 1812.

GLC01450.722

1784 circa

Pico, Joshua, fl. 1760-1790

Object

Title: [Liquor merchant's trunk]

Belonged to Joshua Pico, a liquor merchant from Boston. Wooden chest with two handles, metal edges, and a lock on the lid. The key is missing so the lock is stuffed with paper to prevent locking. Interior has separated compartments for six large glass liquor bottles with glass toppers, six smaller bottles with glass toppers, and a removable section with two tumblers, two small liquor glasses, and a shot glass. All glass items are decorated with a gold floral pattern. Pico's license to sell liquor in Boston is pasted to the bottom of the removable compartment. It is dated 21 December…

GLC01450.911

1819/09/26

Austin, Moses, fl. 1802-1819

Manuscript document signed

Title: Deed to plot of land sold to Robert Bruffy (cos. Mary Austin)

Notarized by Sam Woodson, clerk. Conveying deed to Robert Bruffy. Early land document for Missouri settlement.

GLC02022

1865/04/04

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Frank Richardson

Written from an unknown soldier. Written on stationery of the Sergeant of Arms Office, House of Representatives, noted "Q.M. Gen.s Office." Envelope with 3 cent (1861) pink stamp, postmarked. Discusses the fall of Richmond and the celebration of the end of the war: "You have heard the glorious news and I hope when you heard it that you expressed your joy in a suitable manner. Had I been at home, our house should have been decorated with flags as in the first days of the rebellion - for their strong city has fallen, and the war is at an end." "The fact of losing their capitol and being…

GLC02034.02

1866/04/02 after

Johnson, Andrew, 1808-1875

Broadside

Title: A Proclamation: Declaring the insurrection at an end in certain states

Printed on blue paper. Reconstruction related.

GLC02037

1808/03/21

Gallatin, Albert, 1761-1849

Printed document signed

Title: to The Port Collector of Gloucester, Massachusetts

Circular letter from the Treasury Department giving guidelines for conforming to the Embargo Act of 1807. A sample form for port collectors appears on the verso. Gallatin was then secretary of the treasury.

GLC02050.01

1858/05/02

Pryor, Roger Atkinson, 1828-1919

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William M. Burnell

Explains his plans to travel to Washington, D.C., and recommends caution in regard to the Ynipani treaty. Indicates that "they will try to represent us as in sympathy with the British.

GLC02071

1863/10/26

Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Elihu B. Washburne re: a second term "would be a great honor...."

Written on Executive Mansion stationery and noted as "Private & Confidential." Concerns a leave of absence for Maj. Gen. Cadwallader C. Washburn [sic], an appointment for Israel Washburn at Portland, Me. which was accepted, and for his friend Thompson Campbell. (Slight mat burn in margins.)

GLC02083

1865/06/16

Schurz, Carl, 1829-1906

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Alfred Howe Terry

Lengthy letter describing the war-time sacrifices of Erhandz Richter, a Richmond brewer, presumably of German origin, who sacrificed his fortune and risked his family to serve in the Union Army. Schurz pleads Richter's cause with the commander of the Dept. of Virginia, asking him to assist Richter in returning to his business, which had been sold off by his partners, who were Confederate sympathizers. With a docket on the verso from Head Quarters in Richmond concerning action to be taken about Richter and his brewery.

GLC02094

1866/02/15

Johnson, Andrew, 1808-1875

Document signed

Title: Envelope: case of soldier who sought transfer from volunteer to regular army

Memorandum on the face of an Executive printed stationery envelope, in the case of Capt. W. A. Wainwright (Vols.), seeking a transfer to the regular army. Docketed by Acting Sec. of War Thomas Eckert on envelope flap, when Johnson was trying to fire Stanton.

GLC02097

[13 March] 1832

Tyler, John, 1790-1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to R. F. Graves

Written as a Senator from Virginia before passage of the tariff of 1832 which caused South Carolina to "nullify" the law and led to the nullification crisis. The letter is dated "Washington 13. 1832." (The Tariff was passed 14 July 1832.) Tyler encloses a copy of his speech on the tariff bill and regrets that he cannot send copies of Henry Clay's speech. He concludes, "Whether we shall settle the tariff or not remains to be determined. I think a better spirit prevails than at the commencement of the session." Also mentions that the "apportionment Bill passed yesterday to its 3d reading…

GLC02099

1844/04/13

Buchanan, James, 1791-1868

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Edward D. Gazzam re: Texas and the annexation treaty

Written as Senator from Pennsylvania to his friend Edward Gazzam. Buchanan's delaying tactics the following year as Secretary of State under Tyler allowed the president to ask for a declaration of war against Mexico. A portion of the letter on p. 1 was removed by cutting, probably by Buchanan. With free frank.

GLC02100

1840/12/09

Buchanan, James, 1791-1868

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John B. Butler re: results of a meeting with the President

Written as Senator from Pennsylvania. Buchanan met with the President to discuss Edward Gazzam's claims (to be made minister to Texas). He adds "There is no news. The better opinion seems to be that Webster will be the Secretary of State under Harrison." With free franked integral address leaf docketed.

GLC02101

1844/02/03

Buchanan, James, 1791-1868

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Edward D. Gazzam re: American interests better served by Texas independence

Written as Senator from Pennsylvania, regarding the bill for admission of Texas to the Union and South Carolina's opposition to another Tariff bill. Buchanan argues that an independent Texas would be better for America unless Great Britain were to annex it. He also dismisses South Carolina's (and Calhoun's) complaint that the Tariff impoverished the South by pointing to cheap cotton production in newer states like Mississippi or Alabama. (Recent historians agree with him.)

GLC02104

1864 ca.

Brady, Mathew B., 1823-1896

Photograph signed

Title: [Edward Ortho Cresap Ord]

Carte de visite signed on mount. 3/4 sitting by Brady.

GLC02136.02