February 19, 1855

Cameron, Simon, 1799-1889

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert G. White

Discusses local Pennsylvania politics and an election he hopes to win. Details the tactics of his enemies, and his plan to defeat them.

GLC05891.04

February 9, 1864

Berger, Anthony, fl. 1864

Photograph

Title: [Abraham Lincoln, carte de visite, bust view]

White mount. Oval photo of engraving showing bust view. Lincoln's image on the five dollar bill is derived from this portrait. Related to image #13. [O-92 variant].

GLC05136.12

February 9, 1864

Berger, Anthony, fl. 1864

Photograph

Title: [Abraham Lincoln, carte de visite, half length seated view]

White mount. Half length seated view. Lincoln's image on the five dollar bill is derived from this portrait. Related to image #12. [O-92 variant].

GLC05136.13

February 18, 1862

McKinney, Erastus R., fl. 1851-1904

Autograph letter signed

Title: to father

re: devastating battle at Fort Donelson, which McKinney missed, but was later assigned to helping the wounded and collecting the dead Written at Fort Donelson

GLC02179.01.025

February 9, 1864

Berger, Anthony, fl. 1864

Photograph

Title: [Abraham Lincoln, carte de visite, view of head only]

White mount with gold border. View of head only. Photo of engraving. [O-91 variant].

GLC05136.11

February 19, 1839

Anderson, Robert, fl. 1839

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Hugh Brady

says that at present things are quiet between the two nations

GLC08104.005

February 19, 1839

Anderson, Robert, fl. 1839

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Hugh Brady

talks about news of a robbery

GLC08104.006

February 18, 1864

Heirs, William A., fl. 1858-1897

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Miss Wesley Carter

GLC03135.05.054

February 20, 1860

Heirs, Thomas, fl. 1859-1897

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Miss Susan Carter

GLC03135.05.073

February 10, 1861

Heirs, Thomas, fl. 1859-1897

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Miss Virginia Carter

GLC03135.05.081

February 10, 1861

Heirs, Mollie, fl. 1859-1897

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Susan Carter

GLC03135.05.127

February 9, 1867

Ves B., W.H., fl. 1859-1897

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sue Carter

GLC03135.05.170

February 10, 1869

Carter, Harriet B., fl. 1859-1897

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sue Carter

GLC03135.05.187

1853-1854

Autograph document

Title: [List of belongings, includes enslaved people]

Document from King and Queen County Virginia. It lists the name of 12 enslaved people. "Go Wm P Courtney/ Self 21/ Slaves over 16 Thorton, Thorton Jr., Temple, John, Oney, Sally, Martha, Agnus, Harriet, Oney Jr., Sarah Anne, Mariah 12/ Between 12 + 16- Buck 1/ Homes +c 6-$300 52 Cattle sheep + Hogs $130 2 Coney's 100/2 watches value &60/ 1 clock $10. Furniture $250."

GLC10058.02

1859

Brumfield, John, 1829-1903

Autograph document signed

Title: [Yazoo County appraisal of hired Enslaved people 1859]

A appraisal of value of work for enslaved people loaned to Yazoo County by their owner John Lambeth during the year 1859. Lists the names and value of work done by enslaved people. Names and ages of enslaved people; Issac 15, Dareus 48, Robert 15, Lit[tle] Milly 13, Mary 11, Old Milly 65, Allen 55, Martha 40, Sally 38, Lucinda 13, Milly 11, and Matilda 75.

GLC10058.04

1 June 1829

Kohl, George, fl. 1829

Autograph document signed

Title: [Affirmation of manumission of Nancy Joyce]

Affirmation of manumission of Nancy Joyce by former slave holder Ignatus Davis on November 8, 1803

GLC10058.05

February 18, 1825

Adams, John Quincy, 1767-1848

Letter signed

Title: to Nathaniel Williams

Forwards commission appointing Williams Attorney of the United States for the District of Maryland (commission not included with letter). Signed as Secretary of State.

GLC03701

February 19, 1847

New Hampshire Legislature

Printed document

Title: Resolution of the legislature of New Hampshire, in relation to slavery.

29th Congress, 2d session, Senate document # 154. Resolves that the New Hampshire legislature is firmly against slavery. Printed by Ritchie & Heiss, printers.

GLC00267.119.02

February 17, 1822

Ritchie, William, 1781-1842

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Aaron Hobart

Discusses news about mutual friends and the visit of "Our brother Watson." Seeks a pay increase on the behalf of "Colonel Harris." Mentions a pending "bill for regulating the pay of customs House Officers" and comments on the importation of rum.

GLC06313.04.155

February 18, 1822

Gay, Ebenezer, 1771-1842

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Aaron Hobart

Discusses his "claim under the Spanish Treaty," possibly referring to the Adams-Onis Treaty (as he did in GLC06313.141). Seeks Hobart's assistance in recovering the claim.

GLC06313.04.156

February 18, 1822

Dey, Anthony, 1777-1859

Manuscript letter

Title: to Aaron Hobart

Circular letter from Anthony Dey sending a flax sample (not included) processed by "his new Machine," which would be on exhibit in Washington, D.C.

GLC06313.04.158

February 8, 1833

Hale, Aurelia, 1798-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sarah W. Hale

She begins by apologizing for not writing sooner, but says that shortly after she started a letter, she was called away to see her cousin Frank, who appeared to be on his deathbed. He became delirious and spoke about God and the Devil, but appears to have recovered. She mentions that the friends Sarah made when she visited.

GLC08934.038

February 9, 1865

Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865

Typed document

Title: Treaty Between the United States and the Chippewas of the Mississippi, and Pillager Lake Winnebagoshish Bands of Indians

concluded May 7, 1864 proclaimed March 20, 1865

GLC04099.46

February 20, 1818

Theatre-Royal Hull

Broadside

Title: Oroonoko advertisement

This item is a mounted broadside advertisement for the play Oroonoko; or the Royal slave at the Theatre Royal. It lists the actors in each part for the February 20, 1818 show. It also notes that after Oroonoko the Forest of Bondy; or the Dog of Montargis will be shown.

GLC09898.07

January 11, 1850

Smith, J.C., fl. 1850

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Edwin Harris

One letter addressed to Edwin Harris from J.C. Harris dated January 11, 1850. Pertains to sending an owed amount of $25.

GLC03135.10.002