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to Gilbert M. Lafayette re: assessment of Lafayette's interests on Mississippi
1801/01/28
Madison, James, 1751-1836
and in New Orleans; relations between US and France
GLC07173.04
to Samuel [?] [Hopkins re: declining run for third term as governor of VA
1796/11/29
Henry, Patrick, 1736-1799
"The Union will dissolve if partys continue"
GLC07168
to Thomas W. Ward re: predicting intentions and movements of Santa Anna
1841/02/15
Houston, Sam, 1793-1863
"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
1862/02/17
Jackson, Thomas J. "Stonewall", 1824-1863
"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
1806/12/23
Lafayette, Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier, marquis de, 1757-1834
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)
1825/11/03
Adams, John Quincy, 1767-1848
Countersigned by Henry Clay. Joined with a yellow ribbon.
GLC07020
Certifying copy of patent issued to Nathaniel and Philip W. Miller
1818/05/07
For improvements in weaving (attached patent clerically signed for James Madison).
GLC07021
to John Letcher re: troop movements, advising Jefferson Davis
1861/05/08
Tyler, John, 1790-1862
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
1866/02/27
Grant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson), 1822-1885
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.
1863/06/27
Printed letter addressed to "Men of Color"
GLC07017
An Appeal to the colored voters of Hart County [with Clabe Garvin]
1891/07/31
Wood, Robert, fl. 1891
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
1876/10/16
Stephens, Fannie J., 1854-1920
"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
1924/12/05
Roosevelt, Franklin D. (Franklin Delano), 1882-1945
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
1880/05/10
Bissell, George E., fl. 1875-1895
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]
1864
Kearsing, John H., 1836-1906
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)
1864/11/08
re: gossip about General's movements.
GLC07064.02
A Bill for Establishing a System of Public Education
1817/10/24 ca.
Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826
GLC07841
to Maj. Gen. Sedgwick re: summoning Gen. Kirkpatrick
1864/02/11
Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865
GLC07842
to William Woodford re: supplies for winter encampment at Valley Forge
1777/10/06
Washington, George, 1732-1799
GLC07847
to John F. Mercer re: postponing visit with Madison to Mercer's estate
1801/10/31
GLC07854
to Edward O.C. Ord re: endorsement on petition
1865/01/28
GLC07856
to Mary Ball Washington re: his brother's marriage, ordering clothing for slaves
1757/09/30
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
[n.d.]
GLC07858.02
Circular letter re: appeal to New England States
1775/12/05
GLC07859
An act to secure freedom to all persons within the Territories
1862/06
United States. Congress.
GLC07864
to unknown
1776/08/13
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.
1836/04/04
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.
1801/11/01
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
1862/06/05
GLC07871
to Major Thomas T. Eckert
1865/02/07
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
1778/04/21
Washington, delays repaying a loan until the economy is more stable.
GLC07878
to John Marshall
1796/07/15
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
1824/03/23
GLC07843
The Providence gazette and country journal. [Vol. 24, no.1239 (September 29, 1787)]
1787/09/29
printing Constitution
GLC07845
U.S. Constitution
1787/09/10 ca.
GLC07846
to Arthur St. Clair re: acknowledging salute of a frontier cavalry troop
1798/09/02
Adams, John, 1735-1826
GLC07848
to Maj. Wemyss re: strategy for Carolina Campaign
1780/10/07
Cornwallis, Charles Cornwallis, Marquis, 1738-1805
GLC07849
to Horatio Sharpe
1755/03/01
Dinwiddie, Robert, 1693-1770
GLC07850
A Proclamation, for Suppressing Rebellion...
1775/08/23
George III, King of Great Britain, 1738-1820
GLC07851
to Edward O.C. Ord re: order to rescue Union Army at Corinth
1862/10/04
GLC07852
to Convention of the State of Georgia re: importance of carrying on the war
1776/11/20
Hancock, John, 1737-1793
GLC07853
to [B. Clarke Lundy] re: publication of his speech on Dred Scott and Utah
1857/07/20
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
1848/05/03
Sherman, William T. (William Tecumseh), 1820-1891
GLC07857
to John Hancock re: complimenting Hancock on his resignation as Governor
1785/03/01
Adams, Samuel, 1722-1803
GLC07860
to Jonathan Drayton
1801/01/05
Boudinot, Elias, 1740-1821
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
1794/03/26
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
GLC07862
Daily journal of Massachusetts delegation to Republican National Convention
[1860/05/14-18]
Keyes, John S., fl. 1860
GLC07863.01
[Resolution of New Jersey Delegation]
1860/05/16
Vorhees, N.W., fl. 1860
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]
1860/05/21
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]
1769-1792
Lee, Arthur, 1740-1792
GLC07865
to Hon. [?] Warren re: newly proposed Constitution
1787/08/13
Gerry, Elbridge, 1744-1814
GLC07870
to B[enjamin] Romaine, Esq.
1829/04/14
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
1790/02/19
Rush, Benjamin, 1746-1813
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.
1829/05/18
Mitchell, Samuel L., fl. 1829
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]
1860/10/30
Scott, Winfield, 1786-1866
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...
1860/10/29
GLC07876.02
Resolution of Congress forwarding Constitution to the states for ratification
1787/09/28
GLC07877
re: eyewitness account of the capture of Herold and death of Booth
1865/05/22
Ryan, John, fl. 1865
GLC07747.03
Hoyt, Godfrey, fl. 1865
GLC07747.04
Baker, David, fl. 1865
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
1862/04/04
GLC07751
to Sarah Pillsbury re: death of his wife Anna Douglass
1882/08/20
Douglass, Frederick, 1818-1895
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
February 6, 1843
Lee, Robert E., 1807-1870
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
1869/12/15
Wilson, Henry, 1812-1875
GLC07759
Authority to affix the seal attesting to Alabama Act
1845/09/27
Polk, James K. (James Knox), 1795-1849
GLC07761
to Mr. Clapp
13 July 1889
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
Pardon of Mary Scott, convicted of stealing
1837/12/30
Van Buren, Martin, 1782-1862
GLC07766
President Lincoln's Farewell Address to his Old neighbors, Springfield, February 12, 1861
February 12, 1861
Published by N. Bangs Williams, Providence, Rhode Island.
GLC07748
to William Fessenden re: Lincoln assassination
1865/05/11
Porter, William, fl. 1865
With autograph corrections.
GLC07749.01
to Mr. Linton re: Lincoln assassination
1865/04/27
Wilkinson, Gareth, fl. 1865
GLC07749.02
to Charles F. Adams re: Lincoln assassination
Blanc, Louis, fl. 1865
GLC07749.03
to William Cullen Bryant re: forwarding copy of his poem "Lincoln's Martyrdom"
1865/05/06
Tupper, Martin F., fl. 1865
GLC07749.04
to Mrs. James White
[1866]/12/14
Lincoln, Mary Todd, 1818-1882
Dreams as omens, her husband
GLC07750
Half length seated carte de visite portrait of Frederick Douglass, with cane
1880 ca.?
GLC07752.02
[Carte de visite of Anna Douglass]
1880 ca.
Powelson, fl. 1880
Three quarter length seated carte de visite portrait of Anna Douglass. Douglass appears to be holding a parasol.
GLC07752.03
The United States citizen's vote that Mr. Justice Hunt declared $100 damage...
1880s ca.
Anthony, Susan B., 1820-1906
"You have reason to exult, that you are a 'freeborn American' and I wish you may never be ashamed to boast of it. In all cases remember, that birth, without wisdom, is reproach and disgrace."
GLC07753.01
[Susan B. Anthony]
Masceau
Three quarter length standing portrait in black dress, holding flower. Imprint of Masceau on verso.
GLC07753.02
Representation du feu terrible a Nouvelle Yorck [Vue d'Optique] [Burning of Wall Street area, New York]
1776 ca.
Habermann, Francois X., 1721-1796
GLC07754
to Henry A. W. Wood re: a speech by President Wilson
1915/11/08
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919
GLC07756
to James Boyle re: Thanksgiving pardon
1895/11/26
McKinley, William, 1843-1901
GLC07757
Circular letter appointing James M. Lovering receiver of draft commutation money
1863/06/29
Stanton, Edwin M. (Edwin McMasters), 1814-1869
GLC07758
to J.G. Parke re: orders to "open attack at once" on Beaufort, N.C.
1862/04/24
Burnside, Ambrose Everett, 1824-1881
GLC07760
Brief autobiographical sketch: "A slave in 1837. Free man 1838..."
1889 ca.
Includes envelope addressed to Charles Peirce, Fort Leavenworth, Kan.
GLC07762
Frederick Douglass's paper. [Vol. 13, no. 9 (February 17, 1860)]
1860/02/17
GLC07763
Vignette bust portrait of Douglass (Currier and Ives print)
1870s ca.
GLC07765
Memorial on the Upward Forces of Fluids...
1825
Genêt, Edmond Charles Édouard, 1763-1834
GLC07767.01
re: improving navigation of Hudson River
[1790 ca.]
GLC07767.02
to Isaac Faurot re: army's movement on Monter[r]ey
1846/07/23
Duncan, James, fl. 1846-1847
GLC07768.01
to Isaac Faurot re: struggle in Mexico
1847/12/08
GLC07768.02
1860 Pro-Lincoln campaign ribbon, based on Brady portrait
1860 ca.
GLC07769.01
1860 Pro-Douglas campaign ribbon, based on Brady portrait
Douglas, Stephen Arnold, 1813-1861
GLC07769.02
1860 Pro-Bell campaign ribbon, based on Brady portrait
Bell, John, 1797-1869
GLC07769.03
1860 Pro-Breckinridge campaign ribbon, based on Brady portrait
Breckinridge, John C. (John Cabell), 1821-1875
GLC07769.04
to Elbridge Gerry re: mail lost during Constitution ratification proceedings
1788/03/16
Hastings, Jon, fl. 1788
GLC07770
to Nita Patton re: comments on Catholicism and actions of Congress
1932/12/21
Patton, George S. (George Smith), 1885-1945
GLC07771
to Gouverneur Morris re: enemy planning to leave Philadelphia
1778/05/18
GLC07835
to Henry Channing re: Constitution
1817/08/01
GLC07836
to Benjamin Rush re: politics, Francisco de Miranda's expedition
1806/06/22
GLC07837
re: subscriptions for G.W. Julian speech "The Land Question"
1871/01/23
Rainey, Joseph Hayne, 1832-1887
GLC07772
to clerk of Southampton, Va. re: possibility of blacks being sent to Liberia
1839/09/04
Knight, F., fl. 1839
GLC07773
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