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War of 1812 orderly book of Capt. Thorne's Co., 60th King's Rifles

60th regiment, King's Royal Rifle Corps in Halifax, Nova Scotia.

GLC07222

to Charles Marshall re: Troops movement in Chancellorville; Burnside

"Gen Lee has been directed to make the enemy develope his forces & acertain whether there is any infantry with him. The Gen is just leaving by the old turnpike." Written on receiver's copy of Fitzhugh Lee telegram. Written in pencil on verso.

GLC07223

to wife re: McClellan, McDowell, Butler's New Orleans Proclamation

"Oh that some hearty hand will plant a dagger deep in his...black heart"; "Both the army & people have confidence in our ability to whip the Yankees off & save Richmond...I would rather die, if die I must, on the battlefield, fighting for the...

GLC07224

to Emily J. Semmes re: death of Gen. Paul Semmes (to his widow)

Written from his deathbed nurse, on the day he died with postscript: "A few moments before the General died, he asked for his sword, laying it across his arm, he asked again for his testament." Page 5 is a smaller, additional sheet.

GLC07225

to Thomas Grant re: soldiers' reasons for enlistment

from Union soldier in Company D, 100th Pa.: "Soldiers say they never enlisted to fight for the freedom of the slaves and if they make this a war to eradicate slavery they will throw down their arms contrabands...I would drive them all into the sea...

GLC07227

Letter by George Washington and prisoner list [Decimalized .01-.02]

A letter by George Washington regarding his campaign, and a list of prisoners from General Burgoyne's surrender.

GLC07115

to Thomas Mifflin

Presidential circular letter in which Washington transmits to Mifflin "the duplicates of the two Acts - one to establish the Treasury Department - and one for registering and clearing Vessels, regulating the coasting trade, and for other purposes."

GLC07116

to Thomas B. Adams

Signed with his initial "A." Adams discusses family matters, his declining a seat on the Supreme Court. He expects war with Great Britain: "All the information that we receive from the United States... indicates a disposition and measures leading to...

GLC07118

to Samuel Elliot re: inability to review Elliot's book

Returning Elliot's book "upon Politics and Law, Morals and Religion" and saying he is unable "to give my opinion upon its merits" because of "perpetual pressure of indispensable occupations and absorbing cares." He writes "I have read many of its...

GLC07119

to Col. Henry Jackson re: British troops marching to Philadelphia

Arnold, who now commanded in Philadelphia, orders Jackson to harass the British who had just evacuated the city (18 June) and were marching across New Jersey. "You will march with the Troops under your command at three O'Clock tomorrow morning and...

GLC07122

to Robert Tyler

Tyler, former President of the United States, elaborates on the 1860 Presidential election to his son Robert. States that he discussed the election with Colonel William T. Withers of Mississippi. Expresses approval at the fusion of Stephen Douglas'...

GLC07112

[Two items related to the Revolutionary War debts owed to Virginia by the federal government] [Decimalized]

GLC07114

to Sylvanus Bourne re: complaints about Mr. Skipwith

As Minister to the Netherlands he complains about a letter from Mr. Skipwith, "who must know perfectly well that I cannot command a farthing of public money for the application of which I am not expressly authorized." Adams also questions the...

GLC07117

Orderly book of ranking officer at British garrison in New York

Oblong quarto. Manuscript leaves interleaved . Original paper marble boards with shaped flap enclosure. Orderly book of a British garrison in New York when Jones was the ranking British commander (while Generals Howe and Clinton were in Philadelphia)...

GLC07120

Plan for the Future Conduct of the American War

The only recorded copy of a very detailed proposal for the conduct of Britain's war in America by Oswald, a successful merchant and former slave trader. Oswald, a friend of American Henry Laurens, later served as a British Peace Commissioner for the...

GLC07121

The Folly of invading Virginia

Collateral to Oswald manuscript, printing some of Oswald's other manuscripts concerning British policy in America. GLC 7121 is not in the limited edition printed by the University of Virginia Press.

GLC07121.02

to George B. McClellan re: use of steamboats to carry troops down Mississippi

GLC07060.01

to Henry Wilson re: requesting promotions for Generals Ingalls, Rucker and Allen

GLC07060.02

to William T. Sherman. re: strategy to gain control of Kentucky and Michigan

Incomplete reply in pencil on integral leaf: "We are not prepared to make the active move....until we are better equipped." Docketed on verso.

GLC07054

to Stephen A. Hurlbut re: seige of Vicksburg

"Vicksburg is so strong by nature and so well fortified that...it must be taken by regular siege or by starving out the garrison. I have all the force necessary if my rear was not threatened...the entire rebel force heretofore against me are...

GLC07055

to Ambrose E. Burnside re: instructions in attempt to outflank Lee at North Anna

"You want to keep as close to the enemy as possible and report any movements you might observe."

GLC07056

Draft General Order re: Fredricksburg

Announcing day of fasting and prayer in wake of victory at Fredericksburg; "Soldiers! No portion of our people have greater cause to be thankful to almighty God than yourselves. He has preserved your lives amidst countless dangers..." and pray that...

GLC07057

to Joseph Hooker re: release of injured Union prisoner

GLC07058

Family Archive [Decimalized .01- .75]

Includes Lincoln and Johnson DS, photographs, ALS, commissions, and hand drawn maps.

GLC07059

to John E. Smith re: movements during Chattanooga Campaign

Written in Junka, possibly in Tenneesse.

GLC07061

to John E. Smith re: directions and advice on route to be used by troops

Written in pencil. For troops going enroute to Chattanooga.

GLC07062

to J. T. Van Diver re: the ladies of Richmond; on Confederate Flag stationery

GLC07063.01

Anonymous civilian report re: difficulty of communication, running blockade

GLC07063.02

to Jefferson Davis re: burning Union shipping towns

Copy. Per correspondence with Lynda Crist at the Jefferson Davis Papers, 3/16/2001, Oldham was a Confederate senator from Texas.

GLC07063.03

re: Reconstruction, illustrated letter

Letter illustrated with two stick figures on p. 4 (one, shouldering a gun, and one waving a flag) that talks about the end of the war and mentions "Killing Niggers"; "Oh what a happy time it will be for me when we pack our knapsacks for the last...

GLC07064.01

to William H. Harrison re: seeking more land for the U.S. by subjugating Indians

"To promote this disposition to exchange lands,which they have to spare and we want . . . we shall push our trading houses, and be glad to see the good & influential individuals among them run in debt, because we observe that when these debts get...

GLC07171

to Ann Welsh re: denying pension to widow of Revolutionary War officer

"Having fallen during the war, no right of half pay could arise in their case . . . A legislature must follow general rules, and never do for one person what they would not do for every other under the same circumstances . . . [commutation] has never...

GLC07172

to Gilbert M. Lafayette re: Louisiana Purchase lands for Lafayette as a gift

Concerning Louisiana lands for Lafayette's sacrifices during Revolution: "There are adjacent to the town of N. Orleans on both sides of the Canal of Cavondelet a body of ungranted lands . . . considering the great value that this will very soon be...

GLC07173.01

to Gilbert M. Lafayette re: difficulties in selling land in New Orleans

"In this country and especially under existing circumstances,

GLC07173.03

to Gilbert M. Lafayette re: assessment of Lafayette's interests on Mississippi

and in New Orleans; relations between US and France

GLC07173.04

to Samuel [?] [Hopkins re: declining run for third term as governor of VA

"The Union will dissolve if partys continue"

GLC07168

to Thomas W. Ward re: predicting intentions and movements of Santa Anna

"The news direct from Mexico is that Santa Anna will soon have strong force to invade Texas. I think he wil throw one on the Rio Grande, and from that harrass out frontier town, but I do not confide in the fact that he will penetrate the country...

GLC07169

to Joseph E. Johnston re: commencing Shenandoah Valley Campaign

"The other troops will leave for their respective destinations via the railroad, except those directed to procede to Manassa, they will march via Snicker's Gap."

GLC07170

Appointing Madison as his attorney for lands granted to him in Louisiana

Appoints James Madison to act as, "My true lawful, and special attorney" with respect to business and legal issues. Written on blue paper with seal and blind stamp.

GLC07173.02

Patent issued to Robert Dennis for improvement to steam engine (c/s Clay)

Countersigned by Henry Clay. Joined with a yellow ribbon.

GLC07020

Certifying copy of patent issued to Nathaniel and Philip W. Miller

For improvements in weaving (attached patent clerically signed for James Madison).

GLC07021

to John Letcher re: troop movements, advising Jefferson Davis

Mentions observing ships which "indicate the purpose of an early transportation of troops to some other point than Washington" and keeping President Davis "well advised". Damaged from 2" purple mold along center top, with consequent loss of text on...

GLC07022

to Chandler re: firing black servant, William Barnes

Discusses the firing of his black servant for drunkeness; also mentions recommending him for employment. Chandler was Assistant Secretary of the Treasury

GLC07023

Recruitment flyer by Supervisory Committee on Enlistments for Colored Regts.

Printed letter addressed to "Men of Color"

GLC07017

An Appeal to the colored voters of Hart County [with Clabe Garvin]

Issued by 2 black men (Wood and Clabe Garvin) from Bowling Green, Ky., who claimed to be falsely imprisoned because they refused to vote for a klansman. Unevenly inked.

GLC07018

to Alexander Stephens

"I much rather be at home waiting on your company than be here at this hateful school." Written by Fannie, an ex-slave of Stevens while attending the Normal School at Atlanta University, in Georgia.

GLC07019

to John M. Callahan re: the Democratic Party

FDR describes his opinions as a Democrat. He states "We are unequivocally the party of progress and liberal thought". Callahan was a Democratic party leader in Milwaukee.

GLC07024

to Benson J. Lossing re: monument for Custer and Little Big Horn

Mentions showing Genl. Custer's widow "a sketch I have just made for a monument for Gen. Custer and his men, killed at Little Big Horn".

GLC07025.01

[Bone kerchief slide, carved by J. H. Kearsing, Co. D 43rd NY Volunteers]

Polished bone kerchief slide, etched on front "J. H. Kearsing, Andersonville Prison, 1864." On the back exterior of the ring is etched "Co. D 43rd N.Y.S.V." Kearsing was a prisoner in Andersonville.

GLC07271.08

From "I.D.S." (member of Genl. William Quarles Staff)

re: gossip about General's movements.

GLC07064.02

A Bill for Establishing a System of Public Education

GLC07841

to Maj. Gen. Sedgwick re: summoning Gen. Kirkpatrick

GLC07842

to William Woodford re: supplies for winter encampment at Valley Forge

GLC07847

to John F. Mercer re: postponing visit with Madison to Mercer's estate

GLC07854

to Edward O.C. Ord re: endorsement on petition

GLC07856

to Mary Ball Washington re: his brother's marriage, ordering clothing for slaves

With provenance note stating property of David A. Hayes, and a clipped signature of John Hancock, President.

GLC07858.01

Small rectangular piece of silver brocade

GLC07858.02

Circular letter re: appeal to New England States

GLC07859

An act to secure freedom to all persons within the Territories

GLC07864

to unknown

Washington writes from Headquarters, New York, to an unidentified correspondent, verifiying receipt of a letter and promising to forward it "by the first opportunity." Washington signs as "Your most Obed.[ient and] H.[um]ble Servant." The letter...

GLC07867

to Solomon Lincoln Esq.

Pontificating on the history and intentions of the Pilgrims and the Founding Fathers, and on the important principles to be learned from America's collective history. Also giving his views on freedom of religion and freedom of speech and the limits...

GLC07868

to Edward Livingston, Esq.

Discussing his opinions on the Sedition act. In part: "...My text of explanation would be this. The President is to heave the laws executed. He may order an offense then to be prosecuted. If he sees a prosecution put into a train which is not...

GLC07869

Pardon of Thomas E. Kirkley, convicted of subornation of perjury

GLC07871

to Major Thomas T. Eckert

Written on War Department, Washington City stationery, President Lincoln requests Major Thomas T. Eckert supply specific reports regarding the Hampton Roads Peace Conference. In part: "Please furnish me copies of all dispatches sent by the...

GLC07872

to unknown

Washington, delays repaying a loan until the economy is more stable.

GLC07878

to John Marshall

Regarding the position of Surveyor General & problems in filling the post. In part: "...A gentleman well qualified to discharge the duties of this office was approached, but he has declined to accept it." Washington goes on to discuss the...

GLC07879

to Thomas Cooper re: free trade, danger of oppression in government

GLC07843

The Providence gazette and country journal. [Vol. 24, no.1239 (September 29, 1787)]

printing Constitution

GLC07845

U.S. Constitution

GLC07846

to Arthur St. Clair re: acknowledging salute of a frontier cavalry troop

GLC07848

to Maj. Wemyss re: strategy for Carolina Campaign

GLC07849

to Horatio Sharpe

GLC07850

A Proclamation, for Suppressing Rebellion...

GLC07851

to Edward O.C. Ord re: order to rescue Union Army at Corinth

GLC07852

to Convention of the State of Georgia re: importance of carrying on the war

GLC07853

to [B. Clarke Lundy] re: publication of his speech on Dred Scott and Utah

Basler, Roy P. The Collected Works Of Abraham Lincoln. (New Brunswick, NJ: Rutgers University Press, 1953), Vol. II 1848 - 1858,
p. 412

GLC07855

to Dr. James L. Ord re: early military career in California

GLC07857

to John Hancock re: complimenting Hancock on his resignation as Governor

GLC07860

to Jonathan Drayton

Regarding the election of 1800 and seeking to settle a sum of money owed. "...I am extremely apprehensive of the consequences of the equality of Votes for a President - I do most sincerely hope the Federalists will act upon principle and observe a...

GLC07861

to Thomas Mifflin re: embargo on ships traveling to foreign ports

GLC07862

Daily journal of Massachusetts delegation to Republican National Convention

GLC07863.01

[Resolution of New Jersey Delegation]

One manuscript page (in the hand of N. W. Voorhees, Secretary) in which the New Jersey Delegation responds to the Massachusetts Delegation's communication with a resolution of their own, instructing and informing the Delegates from Massachusetts that...

GLC07863.02

[Draft of a resolution of thanks]

A communication from the Headquarters of the Massachusetts Delegation to the Republican Convention, Chicago (from the Secretary of that Delegation) thanking Governor Randall of Wisconsin "for the kind and liberal invitation to us to an execution over...

GLC07863.03

9 letters to William Petty, first Marquis of Lansdown, 1 to William Jones [Decimalized .01- .11]

GLC07865

to Hon. [?] Warren re: newly proposed Constitution

GLC07870

to B[enjamin] Romaine, Esq.

Expressing his views on impending Constitutional reforms. In part: "On the subject that of Constitutional Reforms....it will be well for the States who are latest in performing the task, not to lose sight of the advantage which that circumstance...

GLC07873

to Mr. Fitssimons

Regarding funding act of 1790 (supported by Mr. Fitssimons, opposed by Rush). Speaking of "future acts of injustice," Rush remarks that: "Your funding System is to be one of them, and however much it may be gilded by the splendid and imposing names...

GLC07874

to Benjamin Romaine, Esq.

Regarding friction in the early 19th century America and the rise of various secession movements. In part: "That a few mad or unfortunate persons of the old federal party might have thought of dissolving the confederacy, is despicable enough; but I...

GLC07875

to [John B. Floyd]

Comments on an untitled essay he wrote which dealt with the topics of succession and the tensions between the Northern and Southern states. In part: "Gen. Scott is all solicitude for the safety of the Union. He is, however, not without hope that...

GLC07876.01

Views suggested by the imminent danger of a disruption of the Union by...

GLC07876.02

Resolution of Congress forwarding Constitution to the states for ratification

GLC07877

re: eyewitness account of the capture of Herold and death of Booth

GLC07747.03

re: eyewitness account of the capture of Herold and death of Booth

GLC07747.04

re: eyewitness account of the capture of Herold and death of Booth

Discusses "the rights of master and the interests of the slave."

GLC07747.05

Authority to affix the seal...to treat...on...suppression of African slave trade

GLC07751

to Sarah Pillsbury re: death of his wife Anna Douglass

Douglass writes "Thanks for your kind letter. Mrs Douglass was all you say of her and more. She was the post in the centre of my house. Different we were in many things. She was conservative and I radical, she was for the old I for the new, She did...

GLC07752.01

to John MacKay

Comments on MacKay's improving health and gives additional advice. Discusses congressional appropriations, reductions in budgets and appointments, and politics in Washington, D.C. at length. Mentions that the Oregon Bill, which expansionist...

GLC07755

to Editor of theTribune re: Cuban independence

GLC07759

Authority to affix the seal attesting to Alabama Act

GLC07761

to Mr. Clapp

One letter from Frederick Douglass to Mr. Clapp Dated July 13, 1889. The letter is regarding Douglass's work in Haiti. "The work before me in hayti is not very inviting. Neither the Diplomatic nor the Sanitary conditions are what I should like; but...

GLC07764