1822-1826 ca.

Marshall, John, 1755-1835

Autograph manuscript

Title: Notes on edition of George Washington's correspondence [fragment]

Docketed "Page 7 of Jno Marshall mss from his Life of Washington." In fact, these appear to be notes on events in Washington's life referring to page numbers. There is a long struck passage in the lower center of the page.

GLC07603

24 November 1846

Lowrie, Walter, 1784-1868

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Hugh Auld

Lowrie, a former United States Senator from Pennsylvania, informs Auld that Henry Richardson of England has sent him 150 pounds sterling for the purchase of Frederick Douglass. Asks that the legal transfer papers of Douglass from Thomas Auld to Hugh be included with Douglass's freedom papers, and that the freedom papers be examined and confirmed by a lawyer (Meredith) in Baltimore. Lowrie does not wish to be connected to the transaction, noting that his involvement has been unpleasant from the beginning.

GLC07484.03

6 October 1846

Auld, Hugh, 1799-1861

Autograph letter

Title: to Amy [Anna] Richardson

Draft or retained copy of a letter to Anna Richardson, wife of Henry (refer to GLC07484.03). Accepts 150 pounds sterling for the manumission of Frederick Bailey (Frederick Douglass). Will present Richardson's agent with the papers as soon as the agent delivers the Richardsons' money.

GLC07484.04

12 December 1846

Meredith, J., fl. 1846

Autograph note signed

Title: [Receipt for $25 related to the manumission of Frederick Douglass]

Meredith received $25 from Hugh Auld, Frederick Douglass's former owner, for "professional service in relation to the manumission of his negro slave Frederick Baily [Douglass]." Written on a quarter sheet of paper.

GLC07484.05

4 October 1857

Douglass, Frederick, 1818-1895

Letter

Title: to Hugh Auld

Douglass writes to his former master after twenty years, admitting that he has often wanted to hold correspondence with Auld. Inquires after the Auld children, who are dear to Douglass: "...I feel nothing but kindness for you all- I love you, but hate Slavery." Asks Auld what year he came to live with the Auld family (the same year a frigate was built by Mr. Beacham). Inquires as to the date of his birth. Mentions seeing Amanda (daughter of Thomas and Lucretia Auld) and that he would like to see other members of the Auld family. Writes, "I could have lived with you during life in freedom…

GLC07484.06

1839-1841

Hand, George, fl. 1839-1841

Autograph manuscript

Title: Log of Whaler "Hamilton"

Portrait of the Lincoln Assassination conspirator after his capture. By Gardner, printed circa 1880's.

GLC07664

1857

Douglass, Frederick, 1818-1895

Pamphlet

Title: Two Speeches by Frederick Douglass re: West India emancipation; Dred Scott

Full title: "Two speeches by Frederick Douglass; One on West India Emancipation, delivered at Canandaigua, August 4th and the other on the Dred Scott Decision, delivered in New York... May 1857."

GLC07591

18 June 1855

Brown, John, 1800-1859

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Thompson re: relocation to North Elba, N.Y.

Written on blue stationery of "J. R. Brown, Wool, Butter and Cheese" which has been crossed out. Docketed.

GLC07589

1817

Torrey, Jesse, fl. 1817

Book

Title: A Portraiture of Domestic Slavery

Engraved frontispiece and 5 additional plates.

GLC07596

circa 1815-1860

Denning, Elmira, fl. 1815-1860

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Crawfurd Livingston re: best wishes for an upcoming voyage

E. Denning offers Crawfurd best wishes for an upcoming voyage down South.

GLC03107.04480

circa 1815-1860

Denning, Elmira, fl. 1815-1860

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Crawfurd Livingston re: advice to consult a physician

Denning expresses grief over the news of Crawfurd's ill health, and advises him to seek a physician.

GLC03107.04483

20 September 1839

Eldredge, N. T., fl. 1839

Newspaper

Title: New York times and commercial intelligencer. [Vol. 3, no. 472 (September 20, 1839)]

Contains an article discussing the Amistad case. States "Very considerable doubts are entertained, I find, whether the grand jury will bring in a bill for any crime against the Africans; in which case the whole discussion will be on the various civil claims set up- namely, by the Spaniards to the Africans as slaves, and by the officers and crew of the Washington to salvage on the schooner and cargo..." Contains an advertisement for the Presidential campaign of Henry Clay. Includes notices of sale and scheduled shipping departures and arrivals.

GLC08812

11 November 1859

Raymond, Henry J. (Henry Jarvis), 1820-1869

Newspaper

Title: New York times [Vol. IX, no. 2541 (11 November 1859)]

News regarding John Brown's raid. Reports on conviction of Brown's fellow raiders, Gerrit Smith going insane, Brown's time in Kansas, his charitable deeds. Also an article urging reconciliation between North and South, and urging Brown be pardoned in an attempt to quell sectionalism. Despite urging a pardon, the paper strongly opposes Brown and his actions.

GLC08771

22 May 1860

New York Tribune, 1841-1842

Newspaper

Title: New York Tribune. [Vol. 20, no. 5952 (May 22, 1860)]

Discusses the 1860 Republican National Convention, held in Chicago, Illinois. Reports on candidates competing in 1860 political elections. Includes Abraham Lincoln's reply on receiving the republican presidential nomination. Reports on the activities of various postal services, such as the Pony Express. Announces a new ferry to Staten Island, New York. Lists diverse medical ailments and remedies.

GLC08779

12 October 1860

Tribune Association, fl. 1860

Newspaper

Title: New York Daily Tribune. [Vol. 20, no. 6074 (October 12, 1860)]

Advertises a book titled The Life and Services of Hon. Abraham Lincoln. Reports on the Republican majority in a recent Pennsylvania election. Includes an article on Republicans in the slave states, advising them to vote for Lincoln. Discusses Philadelphia's recent reception of the Prince of Wales. Contains several holes near the inner crease.

GLC08788

6 December 1823

Fry, William, 1777-1855

Newspaper

Title: National gazette. [Vol. IV, no. 434 (December 6, 1823)]

Part of a signature cut off at masthead appears to be "J. M. Sanders." The entire front page and part of the second page is taken up with the President James Monroe's message to Congress that announced the Monroe Doctrine, which was designed to keep European powers from interfering in the Western Hemisphere. The Gazette included a positive editorial on the speech as well. An article says the two houses of Congress ordered a combined total of 9,000 copies of Monroe's speech printed. An article reports on the condition of prisons in Philadelphia. Other articles include: a report on problems of…

GLC08794

5-12 June 1824

Newspaper

Title: Niles' weekly register. [Vol. 2, no. 14-15 (June 5-12, 1824)]

Two issues. Convention with Great Britain for the suppression of the slave trade printed on p. 226 ff.

GLC08813

6 December 1823

Newspaper

Title: National gazette and literary register. [Vol. 4, no. 434 (December 6, 1823)]

Monroe Doctrine

GLC08814

7 November 1860

Bennett, James Gordon, 1795-1872

Newspaper

Title: New York Herald. [No. 8826 (November 7, 1860)]

Reports the results of the 1860 Presidential election, announcing Abraham Lincoln as President and Hannibal Hamlin as Vice President. States "Our returns indicate, however, that the next Congress will be in opposition to the republicans." Includes a report that the secession movement action of South Carolina's legislature will be postponed until the following day. Contains a detailed report regarding the election in each New York voting quarter.

GLC08824

19 October 1859

Irish, Hugh C., 1832-1862

Newspaper

Title: Paterson Daily Guardian [Vol. VI, no. 905 (19 October 1859)]

Attempting to clarify news of the raid on Harpers Ferry. States the previous days news was unclear as to the specifics of the events, and gives new details available. John Brown, "the hero of numberless border skirmishes in Kansas," attacked Harpers Ferry as revenge against Pro-Slavery forces. His band comprised twelve white men and a "considerable number of negroes" who had been "pressed into service." Written two days after the end of the Harpers Ferry Raid.

GLC08827

20 June 1846

Greeley & McElrath, 1841-1866

Newspaper

Title: New York weekly tribune. [Vol. 5, no. 41, whole no. 249]

Image and description of the Castle of San Juan d'Ulloa and Vera Cruz harbor. Articles titled "The Battles of the Rio Grande," "Gen. Arista's Account of the Battle of Palo Alto," and "The Army of Occupation." Includes General Taylor's official dispatches, reports from war correspondents, and letters from headquarters.

GLC08839

1860

Rudd & Carleton, Publishers, fl. 1860

Book

Title: The Life, speeches, and public services of Abram Lincoln.

Also includes a sketch of the life of Hannibal Hamil, Vice President. In original orange cover with printed adverts. Marked, "The Wigwam edition," and printed by Rudd & Carleton, New York.

GLC08843

1833

Garrison, William Lloyd, 1805-1879

Magazine

Title: The Abolitionist

Volume 1, numbers 1 - 11 of a monthly magazine advocating the abolition of slavery. The eleven issues are bound together in one book. Includes articles from numerous sources on emancipation, colonization and many other evangelical and slavery related subjects. Also includes excerpts from John Quincy Adams' speeches. Garrison was the principal editor of the magazine. Published by the New England Anti-Slavery Society.

GLC08844

1836

Lundy, Benjamin, 1789-1839

Pamphlet

Title: The War in Texas...

Anti-slavery and anti-Mexican war sentiments.

GLC08846

13 September 1860

Schurz, Carl, 1829-1906

Pamphlet

Title: Judge Douglas--the bill of indictment : speech by Carl Schurz ; delivered at the Cooper Institute, N.Y., Sept. 13, 1860.

Schurz, a German-American legislator, reformer, and journalist who campaigned for Abraham Lincoln during the election of 1860, attacks Stephen Douglas in this speech. Signed on first page by S. M. Carpenter. With note in ink at bottom of first page reading, "Excuse the quality, it is the last one in the capital."

GLC08851