1868 ca.

Gardner, Alexander, 1821-1882

Photograph

Title: [William Jackson Palmer]

Imprint on verso. Inscription reads "Gen. Wm. J. Palmer/"

GLC06663.02

1961 ca.

Knudsen, R.L., fl. 1961

Photograph

Title: [Tickertape parade in Mexico]

Shows police motorbikes in flying-V parade formation with line of vehicles following.

GLC05723.02

1961 ca.

Knudsen, R.L., fl. 1961

Photograph

Title: [John and Jacqueline Kennedy with unknown Mexican government officials]

John and Jackie Kennedy stand at a banquet table with four other people making a toast. Behind the table is a backdrop with the American and Mexican flag crossed.

GLC05723.03

1868 ca.

Photograph

Title: Election campaign carte de visite of Ulysses S. Grant and Henry Wilson

Campaign carte depicting Grant and Vice-Presidential candidate Henry Wilson, with quotation about reducing taxation and national debt.

GLC06663.01

1863/11/09

Unknown

Photograph

Title: [Early photo of the coin counting room of the Philadelphia Mint]

[Early photo of the coin counting room of the Philadelphia Mint]. A photo of two men sitting at a table counting coins.

GLC01992.02

1784/01/03

Livingston, Walter, 1740-1797

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: nomination for Commissioner of the Treasury

Walter states that while he was in Philadelphia he was nominated for a Commissioner of the Treasury. If he should be chosen for this position, he would have to give a security deposit, and asks his father if he would agree to be his security. He also notes that Congress will meet in New York, and that men have been nominated for the Federal Court. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03564

1785/01/06

Duane, James, fl. 1763-1785

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: Congress to stay in New York

James Duane names the men appointed by Congress to be Federal Court judges, and notes that he is responsible for preparing the opening of the court, which he expects to be a difficult task. Duane also states that Congress has adjourned to New York, and he expects "this Measure will be of advantage to the City & State by making it for a season - perhaps a long one - the Center of the Union, and by increasing a Circulation of Specie, and the consumption at Market." Docketed on p.4.

GLC03107.03569

1785/02/25

Livingston, Walter, 1740-1797

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: support for action against Robert Livingston

Walter states that John Adams has been elected to be a minister for the Court of London, and is also a minister at the Hague. Additionally, Walter supports his father's decision to take legal action against Robert Livingston (1746-1813) in order to maintain his property rights. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03570

1785/01/10

Livingston, Walter, 1740-1797

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: request for security deposit

Walter asks his father once again if he would provide a security deposit for him for a governmental position. He also notes that war between "the Emperor" and Holland seems inevitable. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03575

1857/02/03

Davis, Jefferson, 1808-1889

Letter signed

Title: to John B. Weller

Secretary of War Davis responds to a letter from California Senator Weller sent on 12 January 1857, which included an enclosed document from Thomas Buckmaster. Reports that Buckmaster claimed Davis had underestimated the amount of money Congress owed individuals and companies for supplies purchased by Crosman, (possibly George Hampton Crosman), former Major in the Army. Davis replied that Crosman's successor, Major Babbitt (possibly Edwin Burr Babbitt) has investigated the matter and sent an estimate on 24 January 1857 to the Ways and Means Committee.

GLC04353.02

1829/01/15

Tyler, John, 1790-1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Saunders

Reports on the Senate's plans to distribute extra revenue in the future, once the debt has been taken care of. Also mentions Littleton W. Tazewell's probably being offered Secretary of State, and Jackson expected to leave Nashville.

GLC04384

1789/07/09

Washington, George, 1732-1799

Letter signed

Title: to George Walton re: circular to Governors transmitting Act for levying duties

Circular letter, lacking the act of Congress. Trimmed on right edge, with some loss of text. One bust engraving of Washington included.

GLC04388

1818/07/19

Clay, Henry, 1777-1852

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joseph Gales

Discusses his "second speech on Internal Improvements," which Gales had copied down for him. Briefly comments on the activities at Pensacola during the first Seminole War, noting "that the Executive must feel embarrassed." Mentions expecting a good corn crop.

GLC04353.01

1788/02/16

Hancock, John, 1737-1793

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John Sullivan

Transmits a copy of the proceedings of the Massachusetts ratifying convention for the Constitution. Notes that the Convention recommended amendments and alterations to the Constitution.

GLC04362

1832/02/24

Jackson, Andrew, 1767-1845

Letter signed

Title: to Littleton W. Tazewell re: boundary between US and Spanish Texas along Sabine

A calling for the US-Texas (Spanish Colony) boundary along the west bank of the Sabine River, in accordance with the Adams-Onis Treaty of 1819. One bust engraving of Jackson included as collateral.

GLC04364

1844/07/08

Jackson, Andrew, 1767-1845

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William Russell

Jackson writes that Texas should be annexed to remove the possibility of foreign influence, and to end tampering with slavery. He also writes of his fond memories of the "noble" Russells, his poor health, and his hope that Democrats will bury Whiggery in Tennessee in the presidential election.

GLC04365

1860/07/13-09/14

Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865

Newspaper

Title: Rail Mauler [nos. 2-11] [Republican campaign newspaper]

Republican campaign newspaper, that includes news and articles. Includes the text of Lincoln's Cooper Institute address. Paginated from 5-44.

GLC04371

1781/03/01

United States. Continental Congress.

Autograph document signed

Title: Extract from minutes re: Maryland ratifying the Articles of Confederation

Maryland was the last state to ratify the Articles "by which act the Confederation of the United State of America was completed each and every one of the thirteen states from New Hampshire to Georgia both included having adopted and confirmed and by their delegates in Congress ratified the same."

GLC04382

[1792]

Adams, John Quincy, 1767-1848

Pamphlet

Title: Observations on Paine's Rights of Man, in a series of lectures, by Publicola

Edinburgh edition. First separate printing, originally published in Boston newspaper June-July 1791. Disbound. Attributed to John Quincy Adams by himself (see GLC 958.07)

GLC04398

1870/03

Document

Title: Unclaimed 1870 IRS tax notice for George William (incomplete), with 1 cent stamp

GLC04242

1860 June

Ayres, George B., fl. 1860-1867

Photograph

Title: Platinum print of beardless Abraham Lincoln

With ink inscription on verso: "Copyright Geo. B. Ayres, Phila." Ostendorf 26. Hesler negative printed by Ayres

GLC04200

1787/09/27

Adams and Nourse (Boston, Mass.), fl. 1783-1789

Newspaper

Title: Independent chronicle and the universal advertiser. [Vol. XIX, no. 987 (September 27, 1787)]

Prints a copy of the Constitution and reports activities at the Constitutional Convention. Also contains an article on "the Means of promoting Federal Sentiments in the United States," various news items, and advertisements. This was a special printing of the newspaper, although it was not labeled an Extra. Published by Adams and Nourse.

GLC04221

1842/05/05

Dorr, Thomas Wilson, 1805-1854

Printed document signed

Title: [Commission of Daniel N. Paine as Lieutenant Colonel, 6th Regiment of 2nd brigade of the Rhode Island militia]

Partially printed document also signed by Dorr as governor and William H. Smith as secretary. Each use of "his Excellency" were struck and replaced by "Thomas W. Dorr" or "the Governor." The word "Company" was also struck to identify the armed force as a militia. Issued while Dorr was acting illegally as governor at the time of the Dorr rebellion.

GLC04227

1830/04/06

Document

Title: Decree approved April 6, 1830, repealing colonization law of March 24, 1825

Printed document, provides for colonization contracts by Mexican empresarios in an attempt to staunch the flood of Anglo-American immigration to Texas. Also abolishes slavery and places Mexican troops in Texas. References: "Handbook" 2: 154; Eberstadt 162: 161; Streeter 759.

GLC04252

1832/05/02

Document

Title: Coahuila y Tejas (Mexican State). Repeal of Colonization Law (in Spanish)

Mexican Congress repeal of the colonization law of March 24, 1825, and provides for colonization contracts by Mexican empresarios. Printed in Spanish with manuscript notes (in Spanish). References: Texas Handbook 2: 154; Eberstadt 162; Streeter 778. Three copies located.

GLC04253