1796/10/03

Morris, Robert, 1734-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to James Carey re: Morris and the collection of his property

"Sorry I am to be so troublesome but you are sensible I must look after and collect my scattered property so as to bring it into action."

GLC07549

1769/03/17

Washington, George, 1732-1799

Document signed

Title: Partly printed land indenture for 100 acres for Washington and James Wood

For "100 acres of land in the county of Fauquier." Signed in text 21 times by Washington.

GLC07550

7 February 1817

Adams, John, 1735-1826

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Samuel Latham Mitchill

Adams in retirement to Mitchill, a well-known scientist from New York City. Their correspondence deals with archeological findings. From the docket they are discussing "Babylonian bricks." Asks when a monument to Daniel, the Biblical prophet, was erected and by whom. Also is curious about the ancient language inscribed on it; mentions Hebrew, Egyptian Hieroglyphics, and Chaldean. Says if he was 50 years younger he would accompany him to figure out the problem. Adams spelled the name "Mitchell" at the bottom of the page.

GLC07532

26 June 1825

Adams, John, 1735-1826

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William Smith Shaw

Former President Adams discusses Native American and African religion with Shaw, his nephew and former private secretary. States "Dr. Jarvis has assigned some good causes of the too general inattention to the religion of the indians. But those causes do not apply to the negroes. We have thousands if not millions of them domesticated with us. We might examine them. But who asks them a question? Or studies their languages ... Why are not Bibles translated into negro and sent to the gold coast?" Refers to a slave named Glasgow owned by Boston pastor Samuel Cooper. States that when Cooper…

GLC07533

5 August 1778

George III, King of Great Britain, 1738-1820

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Commission authorizing Henry Clinton's additional powers as General and Commander-in-Chief of the British Army in North America]

Countersigned by George Germain. Contains a note indicating the commission was recorded with the Secretary of War. Paper seal intact. Accompanied by an engraving of George III from a later date (see GLC07536.02).

GLC07536.01

1788/07/02

Schuyler, Philip John, 1733-1804

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Stephen Van Rensselaer

Indicates that he has heard news of Virginia's ratification of the Constitution and offers his congratulations. He had been worried about the consequences for the country had Virginia not ratified. Believes the adoption in Virginia will have a positive effect on the New York State ratifying convention and compel other states to do the same. Notes that Colonel Alexander Hamilton is well. Contains some corrections in pencil.

GLC07537

12 May 1800

Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804

Letter signed

Title: to Samuel Hodgdon

During the Quasi war with France, Major General Hamilton writes to the Superintendent of Military Stores Hodgdon, in anticipation of greater hostilities. Requests a supply of marquees and tents, as he plans to set out for camp at Scotch Plains, New Jersey.

GLC07539

1791/08/02

Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826

Autograph letter signed

Title: to [Philip Mazzei] re: Monticello and family; debts

A lengthy discussion of debts, currency, interest bearing certificates and the assumption of state debts by the Federal Government. Mentions Mr. Blair, Edmund Randloph, Mr. Foster, George Nicholls. Jefferson offers to forgive the debt of Mr. Berrons in exchange for books equal to the amount of the debt. Closes the letter with mention of family and announces that he is a grandfather.

GLC07540

26 April 1865

Colfax, Schuyler, 1823-1885

Autograph letter signed

Title: to unknown

Writes that he deeply regrets not having gone to the theatre with President Lincoln as he was asked to. Also feels that his habit of constant vigilance may have prevented Lincoln's murder. States that he will give a speech on President Lincoln in Chicago and will go to Springfield with the remains of the president.

GLC07543

1865/05 ca.

Holt, Joseph, 1807-1894

Document signed

Title: Copy of charge and specification against...

Title continues: "Charge and specification against David E. Herold, George A. Azerodt, Lewis Payne, Michael D. Laughlin, Edward Spangler, Samuel Arnold, Mary E. Surratt, and Samuel A. Mudd". Holt signs as Judge Advocate General. Some manuscript insertions are included throughout the document.

GLC07544

1814/08/27

Jackson, Andrew, 1767-1845

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William Blount

"The enemy expect to overrun... Louisiana before a force can be collected to stop them...every exertion must be made to have by draft & voluntary servic[e] the whole in the field or rest assured all is lost and never will be regained but with oceans of blood."

GLC07547

1797/01/02

Morris, Robert, 1734-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: re: appropriation of Morris' property after the Revolutionary War

"I cannot be worse of[f] ... if my furniture is sold I shall think harder of it than of all the rest... his opinion of Prane Street [debtors prison] accomodations ... thus you see our property and honours vanish together."

GLC07548

1813/04

Broadside

Title: A Day of reckoning at hand [anti-War of 1812 election broadside]

New York State Anti-War of 1812 propaganda regarding election of officials against war.

GLC07551

1702/02/16

Sepitt, John, fl. 1702

Manuscript document signed

Title: Indian deed for Cape Cod, sold by grandson of Quachatassett

Dated "1701/2" Countersigned by William Bassett and Nathaniel Bassett.

GLC07552

1853 ca.

Pierce, Franklin, 1804-1869

Photograph

Title: Large salt print

GLC07553

1865 ca.

Photograph

Title: Carte de visite of Ulysses S. Grant seated with Ely Parker and staff

GLC07554

1862/01/07

Cole, Henry, fl. 1858-1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Ezekel Dubois re: slave turning in master to Union troops

"We heer that the 59 regement has got a rebel prisner they fetcht him in Last night they told us that one of his own nigers came to the rigement and tod them that his master was a captin in the rebel army..." Also describes Washington D.C. and the surrounding area. Written by soldier in Co. E 86th NY Infantry.

GLC07612

1862/12/17

Jackson, Thomas J. "Stonewall", 1824-1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Jubal A. Early re: preventing enemy from crossing river

Four days after Fredericksburg. Trimmed and lined, with green staining.

GLC07604

1861/10/05

Buckland, R.P., fl. 1861

Broadside

Title: To Arms! Fellow Citizens of Northern Ohio.... [Union recuiting broadside]

Union recruiting broadside. "Kentucky appeals to us to come toher relief. Her cause is out cause!..." Alludes to the defense of Fort Stephenson by Kentuckians in 1813. Signed in type by Lt. Col. R. P. Buckland, recruiting for the 72d Ohio. Severely stained.

GLC07605

1840/09

Document

Title: Printed fundraising document for the Amistad captives

"Here are thirty men taken out of the midst of a heathen nation in the interior of Africa, and in the providence of God thrown on the shores of New England. If they should be delivered from the fangs of wicked oppressors, (for which many prayers ascend to God,) they will be sent back to their native continent. Shall we not then by every means in our power, during the short period they remain among us, use every effort for their instruction and conversion...?" Signed Leonard Bacon, Henry G. Ludlow, and Amos Townsend, Jr.

GLC07606

1863/07/03

Butler, Edward, fl. 1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to "Dear Cousin" re: campaign details of Cherokee Confederate Col. Stand Watie

"The Federal and the Pens and the Negroes have Changed the name of Fort Gibson on the last Scout Col. Stand Waity toke Gen Ross prisoner."

GLC07607

1849/08/25

Davis, Jefferson, 1808-1889

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Nahum Capen re: lauds Capen's "Republic of the United States"

Davis also praises a book, "Republic of the United States" and calls for free trade of social, intellectual and moral advancements.

GLC07608

1818/08/04

Gelar, Jose, fl. 1818

Manuscript document

Title: Petition of freeman wrongly enslaved by Samuel P. Hargrove

"The Petition of Jose Gelar respectfully showeth that he is a native of the Island of Cuba,... and by birth a freeman..."

GLC07609

1864/05/03

Fenn, Austin, fl. 1864

Autograph letter

Title: re: response to rebel threats of shooting black prisoners of war

Incomplete letter from Corporal 10th VT., Co. H.: "...[O]ur Generals sent them word that every Black Prisoner they [the Confederates] shot they would pick out A rebel Prisoner...that had owned the most slaves and shoot him."

GLC07610

1863/05/21

Black, Isaac, fl. 1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William Black

"I want to let you know How our Black Solgiers gets on There is two Rigmts already in Active Service they are Down on the Rebels they bring in Prisners Every Day they say that They will fight to the last for their Liberty." Also describes the vicinity of Beaufort, S.C.

GLC07611