1874

Bachelder, John B. (John Badger), 1825-1894

Sketchbook

Title: [Postwar sketchbook: Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad] [word processed inventory available]

Postwar sketchbook of scenery along the Delaware, Lackawanna, and Western Railroad. Mostly nature scenes like Scranton Gorge, Seneca Lake in Watkins NY, and Paupack Falls in Hawley, Pennsylvania. One pre-war sketch of Gilmanton, New Hampshire Academy, dated 1857 where Bachelder probably went to school. Some sketches are signed, titled, and dated. Some are unfinished. Pencil with watercolor, gray/black wash or ink. Blank pages at the end. Bound in a purple stamped cloth case style binding.

GLC02672

circa 1852-1893

Bachelder, John B. (John Badger), 1825-1894

Sketch

Title: [Collection of sketches and watercolors] [decimalized]

Consists of sketches of mostly scenery but some house portraits, monument studies, and notes. Watercolor and graphite. The dates span from 1852 to 1893 but many are undated scenes of Pennsylvania and the New York Finger Lakes region from 1874-1875. One sketch, accompanied by notes and a clipping relates to the United States Centennial exposition of 1876 (#18, 19 ). Another sketch is of the White House Green Room probably circa 1867 (#6). Some sketches appear to have been removed from sketchbooks. The original order of undated drawings cannot be determined. Includes four engravings of…

GLC02673

1877-1900

Photograph

Title: [Stereocard of John B Bachelor]

My Uncle John B. Bachelder. Born in Gilmanton N.H. 1825. Artist and Historian. [inscription on verso] Stereocard of middle-aged JBB reading a newspaper.

GLC02673.36

22 March 1866

Tate, Jerry M., fl. 1866

Manuscript document

Title: Agreement hiring a freeman

Signed '"J.M. Tate and B.F. Wells." Also signed by "George." Tate and Wells agree to to pay George, a freedman, $35.00 for his services. Possibly a clerical copy.

GLC02674.01

6 May 1865

Upchurch, Burton, fl. 1865

Document signed

Title: C.S.A. soldier parole for Jerry Tate

GLC02674.02

9 September 1865

Wells, Benjamin, fl. 1783

Document signed

Title: Oath of allegiance

A partially printed legal document. Wells signs his allegiance to the "STATE OF ALABAMA" of the United States of America.

GLC02674.03

6 January 1898

Meyers, A.L., fl. 1898

Document signed

Title: [Postal money order to Para-Parilla Drug Co. ]

Partially printed. A money order paid to Para-Parilla Drug Company in the sum of $1.66.

GLC02674.04

1861

Evans & Cogswell, fl. 1860-1864

Pamphlet

Title: Articles of War, for the Government of the Armies of the Confederate States

Published by Evans and Cogswell on "Steam-Power Presses" at No. 3 Broad and 103 East Bay Street, Charleston, South Carolina. The paper cover has correct title, but title page misspells "hte" before "Confederate States." Document establishes the rules "for the government of the armies of the Confederate States." Divided into 3 sections. Section 1 has 101separate articles. Sections 2 and 3 are each only one sentence. These articles are the same rules as that the Union armies used, only with the use of the word "Confederate" instead of "United." Some tears to front cover, mostly at the…

GLC02675

11 May 1979

Ford, Gerald R., 1913-2006

Book signed

Title: A time to heal: the autobiography of Gerald R. Ford

Published by Harper & Row and the Reader's Digest Association. Ford reviews his life and political career.

GLC02677

25 May 1691

Sewall, Samuel, 1652-1730

Autograph document signed

Title: to the Constables of Roxbury

Summons the constables to bring in William Wally on the complaint of Winnifred Chick. Also requires the constables to bring in at the same time Benjamin Daws, Jacob Parker, and John Goose to appear as witnesses. A note on verso in Sewall's hand states that "Walen" denied the charge. Signed as Assistant.

GLC02678

1849-1873

Marchand, John B., 1808-1875

Header Record

Title: John B. Marchand documents [decimalized .01-.34]

Documents relating to John B. Marchand, an officer in the United States Navy. Includes twenty-one Civil War letters, and letters by Thomas ap Catesby Jones, David Farragut, Alfred H. Guernsey, and others. Also includes personal letters regarding Marchand's family. Marchand was an officer in the United States Navy. He captained the steamer "Memphis" during the Paraguay expedition, served as Captain of the U.S.S. Lackawanna during the Civil War, later promoted to Commodore.

GLC02680

21 July 1780

Wayne, Anthony, 1745-1796

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Stephen Moylan

Written by Brigadier General Wayne to Colonel Moylan of the 4th Dragoons. Signed twice by Wayne. Discusses operations around New York during the summer of 1780. Written in the heat of the movement while planning actions against the British in New Jersey. Wants Moylan to drive off cattle and to "Oblige the Inhabitants to serve as Guides - letting them know the Consequence of a Deception." Postscript not in Wayne's hand. Noted as a copy on page 3.

GLC02681

1869

Header Record

Title: Book and note pertaining to Hudson's Bay and Puget Sound Company claims against the United States [Decimalized .01- .02]

GLC02682

3 March 1797

Dayton, Jonathan, 1760-1824

Broadside

Title: [An act repealing tax on spirits]

Printed by William Rose. An act in five sections. Announces the abolishment of duties on spirits as of 13 June 1797. Any distillery proprietors that do not meet the criteria set forth in section one of the act will be required to obtain a license and pay a certain amount per gallon depending on the capacity and content of each distillery. Furthermore, the act states that there will be a penalty of a fine equal to the amount for a license of six months, for anyone who engages in distilling without a license to do so.

GLC02683

1925 ca.

Photograph signed

Title: [Henry Ford]

Signed photograph of a middle-aged Henry Ford by an unknown photographer. Ford signed over his jacket lapel.

GLC02684

circa 1880

Remington, Frederic, 1861-1909

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Alfred

Addressed to "My dear Alfred." Hopes he will be able to see his paintings while they are on view for the next two weeks. Gives the address as Kreveden, 355 Fifth Ave. Remarks, "Some of them may enter the caverns of your memory - may linch up the 'old hoss' a little." Marked Saturday. Written on stationary printed with address 301 Webster Avenue, New Rochelle, NY.

GLC02686

1860/12/20

Charleston Mercury, fl. 1860-1861

Broadside

Title: The Union is dissolved! [Charleston Mercury, Extra Ed.]

Docketed on verso with contemporary and (apparently post-war) note.

GLC02688

1861

Davis, Jefferson, 1808-1889

Pamphlet

Title: Inaugural address of President Davis: delivered at the capitol, Monday, February 18, 1861, at 1 o'clock, P.M.

Printed by Shorter & Reid. First Printing. Uncut.

GLC02691.01

1863/02/28

Lee, Robert E., 1807-1870

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Augustus M. Wright re: his son returning to duty upon recovery from wounds

Lee discusses Miller A. Wright's application for leave as well as personnel issues in Augustus R. Wright's regiment. Wright, Sr. had asked Lee to support his son's appeal for an extension of his leave of absence. With A.M. Wright's initialed endorsement to his son Miller: "I send you Gen Lees letter rec'd this morning that you may see exactly how matters stand ..." Lee writes: "The application of Lt. M. A. Wright for extension of his leave of absence was returned to the Sec. of war on the 21st recommended… I am very glad to hear that your Son is so nearly recovered. We require all good men…

GLC02691.02

1861

Confederate States of America. Congress

Pamphlet

Title: Constitution of the Provisional Government of the Confederate States of America

Printed by Shorter & Reid in the first capital of the Confederate States, Montgomery, Alabama. Divided into 5 articles. Pages not cut.

GLC02691.05

1866 ca.

Johnson, Andrew, 1808-1875

Autograph note signed

Title: Note to Augustus R. Wright re: assuring Wright of his esteem

Written on a small scrap of paper, undated.

GLC02691.06

July 25, 1861

Jones, Samuel, 1819-1887

Autograph note

Title: A congratulatory address from Generals Joseph E. Johnston and Pierre Gustave Toutant Beauregard to Confederate soldiers following the Battle of First Bull Run

Confederate general Samuel Jones has written "For the 8th Rgt. Ga. Volunteers" on the verso of a copy of a congratulatory address from Generals Joseph E. Johnston and Pierre Gustave Toutant Beauregard to Confederate soldiers following the Battle of First Bull Run, actually requesting this to be read to the troops. The address has been secretarially signed by Johnston and Beauregard, and by Thomas G. Rhett as assistant adjutant general. Beauregard declares "One week ago a countless host of men organized into an Army with all the appointments which modern art and practiced skill could devise…

GLC02691.07

1863/05/08

Mathews, James D., fl. 1863

Letter

Title: to Robert E. Lee re: Wright's inability to serve in the field

Copy of two statements attesting to Wright's disability from a gunshot wound to the foot sustained at the Battle of Sharpsburg. Endorsement, signed by two other individuals, states that the original was sent to Robert E. Lee.

GLC02691.08

1864/11/24

Wright, Augustus Romaldus, 1813-1891

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Andrew Johnson re: introduction and pledge of loyalty for son Miller

Asks Johnson to assist his son in finding honest work. "He was in command of the 38th Ga Reg at Antietam where he fell after 6 hours fighting ... He was pardoned by the President [Lincoln]."

GLC02691.09

22 July 1861

Wright, Augustus Romaldus, 1813-1891

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Miller A. Wright

Augustus did not send Asa, an enslaved person, to Miller, as he did not want Miller to be "better off in attendants than the other soldiers." Rather, he sold him to Dr. Colb, along with Asa's wife and Martha. Augustus gives Miller a word of advice: "The humble shall be exalted-don't think of yourself more highly than you ought to think." He gives Miller information about other soldiers from Rome, and promises that he will do everything in his power to improve Miller's own situation. Discusses the Battle of First Manassas (Bull Run), which took place the previous day: "Yesterday we had a…

GLC02691.11.011