1864

Lilienthal, Theodore, 1829-1894

Photograph

Title: Major Gen. N. P. Banks and Staff.

Image showing General Nathaniel P. Banks with 17 men from his staff in military dress. Banks sits at the center. One staff member is identified in pencil as "W. S. Abet." The others cannot be identified.

GLC06168

1849

Thompson, George, ?-1893

Book

Title: Prison life and reflections; or, a narrative of the arrest, trial, conviction, imprisonment, treatment, observations, reflections, and deliverance of Work, Burr, and Thompson...

(title continued)... who suffered an unjust and cruel imprisonment in Missouri Penitentiary for attempting to aid some slaves to liberty. Published by A. (possibly Alanson) Work.

GLC06169

1863

Aughey, John Hill, 1828-1911

Book signed

Title: The iron furnace; or, slavery and seccession.

First edition. Published by William A. and Alfred Martien. With inscription on the inner front cover: "The Misses Harrisons from the author." Also contains a frontispiece print of the author.

GLC06170

1861

Campbell, Robert, fl. 1859-1861

Book

Title: A pilgrimage to my motherland. An account of a journey among the Egbas and Yorubas of Central Africa, in 1859-60.

Published by Thomas Hamilton in New York and by the author in Philadelphia. Contains a frontispiece print of Campbell, and a fold out map of Yoruba country near the Niger River (attached to front flyleaf). In the introduction, Campbell writes, "After what is written in the context, if I am still asked what I think of Africa for a colored man to live and do well in, I simply answer, that with as good prospects in America as colored men generally, I have determined, with my wife and children, to go to Africa to live, leaving the inquirer to interpret the reply for himself."

GLC06171

28 June 1864

Loguen, Jermain Wesley, 1814-1872

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Helen Amelia Loguen [written on a printed circular "To the Friends of the Fugitives from Slavery]

Loguen responds to a letter from his daughter, whom he calls "Amelia." Notes that he will not be able to make Amelia's picnic, but will be there to visit her on the Sabbath. Comments on a relative or acquaintance with the measles, and a visit from "Miss [Tenney?]." Hopes to see Amelia's school (where she teaches) when he comes to visit her Sunday. Mentions his ill health and an upcoming wedding. Handwritten letter is two pages long, on two of three blank leaves of a broadside. The broadside, comprised of one page of printed text, was issued 5 June 1860 and is directed "To the Friends of…

GLC06175

1845

Clark, Lewis Garrard, 1812-1897)

Pamphlet

Title: Narrative of the sufferings of Lewis Clarke, during a captivity of more than twenty-five years, among the Algerines of Kentucky, one of the so called Christian states of North America.

Printed by David H. Ela. Signed on front and rear cover by Caleb Hobart of East Maison (possibly Tennessee). Dictated by Clark. With an introduction, verifying Clark's testimony, by Joseph Cammet Lovejoy (anti-slavery figure and brother of abolitionist Elijah P. Lovejoy). Includes frontispiece engraving of Clark.

GLC06177

1861

Black, Samuel W., 1818-1862

Pamphlet

Title: Territory of Nebraska Council Documents no. 2

Begins with an act prohibiting slavery in the Territory of Nebraska. Black, Governor of the Nebraska Territory, returns the act unsigned with a message to the House of Representatives: "You have assumed the power and asserted the policy of an unqualified and immediate interdiction of slavery within this Territory. I dissent both as to the power assumed and the policy of the prohibition. My objections to your power to prohibit slavery or to abolish it, which were submitted a year ago, are strengthened, in my own mind by reflection, and remain unchanged." "Gov: Blacks Vote" written in ink…

GLC06178

13 February 1869

Custer, George Armstrong, 1839-1876

Autograph letter

Title: to Libby Custer

Writes to his wife four days after their fifth wedding anniversary. Discusses the heavy rain, a humorous incident in which Colonel Thomas B. Weir formally requested an hour and a half of leave, his relationship with Weir, and his health, the possibility of giving his brother, Tom Custer, a recruiting detail. He also waxes poetic, expressing his love for Libby at length and writing, in part: "you are all I ask for, all I desire, all I long for." Also indicates that he did not want children. The last page is missing.

GLC06179

September 1, 1860

Beauregard, Pierre Gustave Toutant, 1818-1893

Manuscript document signed

Title: Annual report of Major G. T. Beauregard, Corps of Engrs- for the works under his charge during the year 1860.

Includes a report on the status of defenses at Proctor's Landing, Virginia. Beauregard notes that operations at the Landing were closed 30 September 1858 for want of funds, and that a fort keeper has manned the fort since. Reports that 30 August 1860, a severe storm destroyed Proctorville, and damages sustained by the fort require repair. Lists details of the necessary repairs. Reports on the status of Fort Jackson, Louisiana, which was closed at the end of December 1858. Jackson is also scheduled for repair. Lists costs of repairs needed. Includes a report on Fort St. Philip,…

GLC06180

17 September 1862

Bragg, Edward Stuyvesant, 1827-1912

Autograph quotation signed

Title: Colloquy under fire!

Quote from Antietam battlefield. Reads "Aid-de Camp Haskell (riding on to the field & raising his cap) 'Genl Gibbons' compliments: Press the enemy as far as it is safe' Col Bragg. 'raising a [] hat' 'Col Bragg's compliment to Genl Gibbons - It has been d--d unsafe here for fifteen minutes' ----- 'Steady six- forward.'"

GLC06181

2 October 1863

Brennan, Matthew T., fl. 1822-1870

Document signed

Title: [Draft substitute certificate for Charles Strickland]

Certificate 191 is co-signed by Comptroller Matthew T. Brennan, Supervisor Tweed. Also includes two other illegible signatures. Page two is countersigned by Michael Conway. Partially printed document verifiying that Charles Strickland, a carpenter, has obtained a draft substitute, William Duck. Also verifies that William Duck is Strickland's substitute, and page three verifies that N. Muller is Duck's substitute. Five cent internal revenue stamps on pages two and three.

GLC06182

20 September 1812

Burr, Aaron, 1756-1836

Manuscript document signed

Title: Of the validity of the laws granting Livingston & Fulton the exclusive right of using fire and steam to propel boats or vessels

Legal review of the Robert R. Livingston - Robert Fulton steamboat monopoly case. Burr examines the case from two reference points, "1st - With reference to the Laws and Constitution of New York. 2d - As to the Constitution and Laws of the United States." Argues against the monopoly granted to Fulton and Livingston in a point by point analysis. With autograph summation signed by Burr on the last page stating that he made all attempts to make his remarks intelligible.

GLC06183

1850s?

Porter, Noah, fl. 1850

Photograph

Title: Quarter plate daguerreotype in original gilt decorated leather case

A 1/4 plate daguerreotype. Youthful bust-length pose in academic robes. Porter was the president of Yale 1871-1886 and previously edited Webster's American Dictionary after the death of Chauncey Goodrich.

GLC06184

1875 ca.

Goff, O.S., fl. 1875

Photograph

Title: Fort Lincoln, Dakota Territory

Cabinet card photograph by O. S. Goff. View of Fort taken from adjacent hill. Inscription on verso: "Fort Lincoln. Dakota Territory. It was from Fort Abraham Lincoln on May 17, 1876 that the fateful Yellowstone Expedition under command of General Alfred H. Terry, the Department Commander, marched out to the music of "Garry Owen" played by the band of the 7th Cavalry. Gen. Terry's headquarters were at that time at St. Paul, Minn."

GLC06185

24 August 1835

Fannin, James Walker, Jr., 1804-1836

Autograph document signed

Title: [Agreement for sale of five slaves]

Fannin receives $2800 in payment from J. F. Perry for the purchase of five slaves "African Negroes": Billy, John, Joe, Peter, and Betcey.

GLC06186

1864

Winthrop, Robert C., 1809-1894

Book

Title: Life and letters of John Winthrop, governor of the Massachusetts-bay company at their emigration to New England, 1630.

First edition in original brown cloth. Printed by Ticknor & Fields. Robert C. Winthrop was a descendant of John Winthrop.

GLC06188

1862

Brownlow, William Gannaway, 1805-1877

Book

Title: Sketches of the rise, progress, and decline of secession; with a narrative of personal adventures among the rebels.

Published by George W. Childs. 458 pages of text followed by eight pages of advertisements. Contains a frontispiece engraved portrait of Brownlow, editor of the Knoxville Whig. Brownlow writes, "I have prepared this work from the single stand-point of uncompromising devotion to the American Union as established by our fathers, and unmitigated hostility to the armed rebels who are seeking its destruction."

GLC06189

1858

Brownlow, William Gannaway, 1805-1877

Book

Title: Ought American slavery be perpetuated? A debate between Rev. W. G. Brownlow and Rev. A. Pryne.

First edition. Published by J. B. Lippincott. Debate held in Philadelphia, September 1858. Contains a frontispiece engraving of Brownlow. 305 pages of text followed by six pages of advertisements.

GLC06190

1774

Woolman, John, 1720-1772

Book

Title: The works of... in two parts

Includes his Journal and his both parts of his essay "Some considerations on the keeping of negroes." A seminal work published in part I (1754) and part II (1762) on Christian objections to slavery. First edition printed by Joseph Crukshank. Evans 13787, Howes W-669'aa'.

GLC06191

1888

Wilson, Joseph T., 1826-1891

Book

Title: The black phalanx; a history of the negro soldiers of the United States in the wars of 1775-1812, 1861-1865.

Published by the American Publishing Company. States that Wilson, an African American, served in the 2nd Regiment, Louisiana Native Guard Volunteers, and in the famous 54th Massachusetts Volunteers. Includes text and illustrations related to the American Revolution, the War of 1812, and the Civil War. Contains a photo of Wilson, located opposite to the title page. Wilson dedicates the book to commanders of African American troops, stating "If what I have written shall call to your minds, and present justly to the patriotic public, the indescribably hardships which you endured on the march…

GLC06192

26 November 1778

Laurens, Henry, 1724-1792

Letter signed

Title: to William Alexander

Laurens, a Continental Congressman, informs General Alexander, Earl of Stirling, of a "packet" from Admiral Gambier (possibly James Gambier). States that the packet pertains to "Lieut. Hale & others who were Shipwrecked in a Vessel on the Jersey Shore said to have carried a flag in order to dispense Manifestos." Relates that though Gambier does not think the persons involved in the shipwreck should be detained, Congress has "a twofold reason for differing with him- These people have not only called, but, in every Instance where it might de done as they thought with impunity, treated us…

GLC06194

1859

Chappel, Alonzo, 1828-1887

Print

Title: Lord Stirling at the Battle of Long Island

This hand colored steel engraving is printed by Virtue, Emmins and Co. of New York. Original painting by Alonzo Chappel, engraving by W. Ridgeway. Rich color probably not contemporary. Mounted on acidic card stock. Overall measure is 27.6 x 30.1 cm.

GLC06195

1945-1948

Hilldring, John H., 1895-1974

Header Record

Title: Archive of U.S. assistant Secretary of State [decimalized: .001-.284]

Hilldring served as a major general, Assistant Secretary of State, and first Director of the Civil Affairs Division within the Office of the Chief of Staff (U. S. military government in Europe and Japan). Includes U. S. government documents, signed photographs of MacArthur, Marshall, Patterson, Pershing, Arnold, Clay, Eisenhower, etc. Signed documents and letters, including many from Harry S. Truman, military artifacts, military awards. Personal effects, American flag, captured Korean flag. The five scrapbooks were taken apart in 1998, although clippings, photographs, etc. were not…

GLC06196

8 November 1786

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Attesting the deceased Jonathan Horton served in the army]

Attests that doctor Jonathan Horton served in as a surgeon in the military, even though his name does not appear in hospital books or on rolls. States that his widow is therefore entitled to his pension, since he died of a "putrid fever while Officiating in the public service." Noted as "duplicate." Docket is on a piece of paper separated from the document.

GLC06199

1844

American Anti-Slavery Society

Pamphlet

Title: Declaration of sentiments of the American Anti-Slavery Society. Adopted at the formation of said society, in Philadelphia, on the 4th day of December, 1833.

Leaflet published by the American Anti-Slavery Society, printed by William S. Dorr. Concludes with "We charge upon the existing national government, that it is an insupportable despotism, wielded by a power which is superior to all legal and constitutional restraints- equally indisposed and unable to protect the lives or liberties of the people- the prop and safeguard of American Slavery." Includes a short list of anti-slavery newspapers.

GLC06200