1862/02/20

Rector, H.M., fl. 1862

Document signed

Title: calling for Cherokee Nation to remove and deliver "Jack" to Albert Pike

"Jack a negro man...charged with horse stealing...has fled". (Extradition request?)

GLC07385.02

1798/11/24

Henderson, Ann, fl. 1798

Manuscript document

Title: Court deposition transcript of Cherokee land sale in Tenn. (signed with mark)

Transcript of court deposition, signed by Henderson with her mark. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC07311

1923/12/22

Taft, William H. (William Howard), 1857-1930

Typed letter signed

Title: to Gertrude Ely

Notes that he shares Ely's "impatience and amusement" with the Molly Pitcher Club. Discusses attempts to alter the Volstead law and his personal opposition to prohibition. But because of his belief in popular government he must respect the law. After Taft's signature he writes by hand: "We were delighted with your visit. Come after and shake up our dry bones." Some hand written, law related notes appear on the verso of the second page. Written on stationary of the Supreme Court.

GLC07319

1792/05/08

Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826

Document signed

Title: An Act relative to the Compensations to Certain officers [duties]

Printed document signed. "An act of relative to the compensations to certain officers employed in the collections of the duties of import and tonnage." Outlining "allowances" to be paid to tax collectors of various areas

GLC07305

1790/01/02

Fenno, John, 1751-1798

Newspaper

Title: Gazette of the United States. [No. 76 (January 2, 1790)]

re: urging ratification of Bill of Rights in Virginia; "an act providing for the expenses which may attend negotiations with Indian tribes ..." etc.

GLC07268

1780/10/18

Livingston, Peter Robert, fl. 1765-1790

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Peter Sylvester re: bill to prevent the completion of a mill

Peter R. writes that his father is very anxious to file a bill to prevent Robert Livingston (1746-1813) from building a mill on his property. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.04399

1741/03/14

Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John DeWitt re: dishonest miller

Philip Livingston asks DeWitt to deal with a miller that has been most dishonest and stolen money from Philip's grain business. Docket and address leaf on verso.

GLC03107.04437

1954/05/17

Warren, Earl, 1891-1974

Pamphlet signed

Title: Brown v. Topeka Board of Education. Inscribed to Peter H. Brandt.

The Supreme Court's Decision declaring segregated schools unconstitutional.

GLC07940

1851/11/06

Buchanan, James, 1791-1868

Autograph letter signed

Title: To: James M.H. Beale.

Forney, a pro-slavery candidate, was "in favor of the maintenance and faithful execution of the fugitive slave laws...and of the suppression of all further agitation of the slavery question."

GLC07927

1801/05/15

Ellery, Elmund, fl. 1801

Manuscript document signed

Title: Rhode Island issued warrant for seizure of the Schooner "Orange"

Schooner seized for trafficking slaves.

GLC07930

1843/05/08

Story, Joseph, 1779-1845

Autograph letter signed

Title: To: John McDonogh.

Discusses "the rights of master and the interests of the slave" in reference to the idea of African colonization.

GLC07932

1734/02/21

Wright, Anthony, fl. 1734

Manuscript document signed

Title: Grant of power of attorney to Peter Van Brugh Livingston

The document, written and signed by the notary public of London, states that Edward Spear has named Peter Van Brugh Livingston as his attorney. Livingston is therefore expected to retrieve outstanding debts from James Wallace on behalf of Edward Spear.

GLC03107.04458

1784/06/24

Yates, Peter W., 1747-1826

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John Wigram re: declarations to eject tenants

GLC03107.04212

1785/02/04

Livingston, Robert III, 1708-1790

Manuscript document signed

Title: Authorization for John Wigram to distrain and appraise goods

Robert, Jr. authorizes John Wigram to enter the house of the late widow of Simon Shutts, to distrain and appraise the goods therein, and to sell them according to the amount of unpaid rent.

GLC03107.04214

1785/02/05

Livingston, Robert III, 1708-1790

Manuscript document signed

Title: Authorization for John Wigram to distrain and appraise goods

GLC03107.04215

1785/08/08

Livingston, Robert III, 1708-1790

Manuscript document signed

Title: Authorization for John Wigram to distrain and appraise goods

GLC03107.04216

1786/07/20

Livingston, Robert III, 1708-1790

Manuscript document signed

Title: Authorization for John Wigram to distrain and appraise goods

GLC03107.04219

1741/11/25

Livingston, Robert Jr., 1688-1775

Manuscript document signed

Title: Bond agreement

Bond agreement to allow his younger brothers and sisters use of manor's iron furnace for a term of three years since this investment would otherwise adversely impact their smaller inheritances.

GLC03107.05447

1864/03/24

Jeffery, Richard W., fl. 1855-1899

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Aaron Jeffery

Seeking information about Grant's anticipated attack on Richmond, Richard is particularly interested in what his brother thinks might happen and in how local opinion is running. Jeffery expresses his hope that the attack will "...end as have all their other attempts heretofore." He then goes on to talk about Confederate victories in Florida and Generals Morgan and Longstreet peformances. He discusses Longstreet's Tennessee Campaign, his failure to capture Knoxville, and the poor conduct of Confederate soldiers there. Requests subscriptions to several outside newspapers so that he can be…

GLC01896.068

[1866/02/27]

Neafie, Theodore F., fl. 1861-1877

Letter signed

Title: to: brother.

Enclosed with the letter is papers for the Power of Attorney, and a request that he not write back until Theodore is settled.

GLC07164.60

1860/04/28

Montgomery, John Berrien, 1794-1872

Letter signed

Title: to Edward R. Archer

Response to Archer's request for a letter of recommendation needed to present to the Board of Examing Engineers for promotions. According to an Act of Congress, a letter of recommendation is needed from the ship's commander that the assistant engineer served on when going before the board. However, such a letter was not possible due to the sudden detachment from the U.S.S. Frigate "Roanoke" at Boston which Archer had served on under Montgomery's command until that time. "...[I]t gives me now, great pleasure in assuring you of my entire approval of your whole conduct as an officer and a…

GLC01896.034

February 20, 1810

West, Benjamin, 1738-1820

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Certificate of emancipation for Priscilla a negro woman]

Certificate stating that Benjamin West, a free negro, has bought the freedom of Priscilla, who will be his wife. "Benjamin West a free negro having purchased a negrowoman named Priscilla...Do hereby liberate and emancipate the said negrowoman Priscilla...On condition the said negrowoman Priscilla is allowed to live with me as a wife during my life and not to be molested or disturbed by any person in authority under the act of assembly in that case made and provided." West signs with his mark. Also signed by Thomas Healy, George Healy, James Handate and Thomas Muse

GLC03434.04

1866/09/30

Alfocord, E.B., fl. 1860-1866

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Aaron Jeffery

Confidential discussion of legal efforts to have custody of "poor dear Richards [Jeffery] little orphan children," and despite the great amount of trouble they have caused her since their mother's death [Ann Jeffery], she is going to "October court" where "there fate will be decided." Offers to give Aaron money [$50] to aid in sending her great niece, Annie, to school. Also, hopes that "...the children have recovered from the whooping cough..."

GLC01896.087

1865/10/07

Seward, William Henry, 1801-1872

Letter

Title: [Certificate of authenticity for warrant of pardon]

Seward's certification that the attached letter is "a true copy of the original." Black Department of State seal affixed to blue ribbon appears on left of page. Includes enclosed ALS acknowledging the receipt of a warrant of pardon dated 1865/09/22 (GLC 1896.081).

GLC01896.080

1865/10/07

Seward, William Henry, 1801-1872

Document

Title: [Certificate of receipt of oath of allegiance of Robert Archer]

Certificate noting Robert Archer's compliance with the President's Proclamation of May 29, 1865 in depositing a signed copy of "his original Oath[of Allegiance]" with the State Department.

GLC01896.082