1838

Adams, John Quincy, 1767-1848

Pamphlet

Title: Speeches given in Congress re: resolutions of seven state legislatures

Discusses annexation of Texas. Collateral to GLC 567 Adams fragment, a draft of the preface to this compilation of speeches given June 16- July 7 in the House. The fragment was expanded in details on pp. 6-8.

GLC07397

1890

Book

Title: Constitution, Treaties and Laws of the Chickasaw

Inscribed to D. Fisher. Written from the Indian Territory of Atoka.

GLC07384.03

1861

Pike, Albert, 1809-1891

Pamphlet

Title: Treaty with [the Confederacy and] Cherokee

Co-authored by John Ross. Treaty signed 7 October.

GLC07393

1870

Book

Title: Treaties between the United States of America and the Cherokee Nation, from 1785

Was written while it was Cherokee Nation Territory.

GLC07396

1793-1796 ca.

Burnham, John, 1758-1837

Header Record

Title: Algiers archive relating to the capture of John Burnham [Decimalized .01- .9]

Includes 19-page narrative of capture details, 2 letters to Edmund Randolph pleading for help, etc. Burnham was captain of the ship "Hope." Collection includes lists of goods and monies owed to various parties in the Mediteranean and also suggestions of how to best bring about peace with the Ottoman Empire (i.e. get France's help.) Also included is a folder of 9 letters grouped under the title "Papers relating to the Pension of Captain Burnham, an Algerine Prisoner."

GLC07937

8 June 1789

Washington, Martha, 1731-1801

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Frances B. Washington.

Account of Washington's inauguration. Martha gives details of her journey as well as the reception she received on the way to Philadelphia. Also included in the letter are accounts of articles of clothing purchased and procured and of children and other family members on the journey.

GLC07908

1750-1760

Pownall, Thomas, 1722-1805

Header Record

Title: Group of documents re: French and Indian War [Decimalized .01- .05]

Collection of letters from Governor of Massachusetts Thomas Pownall to various recipients and in a number of official capacities.

GLC07901

circa 1788

Hancock, John, 1737-1793

Autograph manuscript

Title: Retained draft of Hancocks' instructions to Massachusetts legislature

One manuscript written by John Hancock dated circa 1788. Pertaining to the selection of electors to vote for the President of the United States. He believes that such an act would not only strengthen the relations between the states but establish respectability in countries overseas. Hancock also promised that it would not weaken the powers of the individual states.

GLC07916

27 April 1865

Gardner, Alexander, 1821-1882

Photograph

Title: [Albumen of Samuel Arnold]

Inscribed on verso: "Samuel Arnold. Conspirator. Imprisoned for life at Ft. Jefferson Fla. (Dry Tortuges) Pardoned by President Johnson. Released March 21, 1869." Photograph shows Arnold wearing a dark coat, vest, and tie; facing slightly to the right. Arnold is imprisoned aboard the U.S.S. Saugus.

GLC07738.02

1864

Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865

Object

Title: The Boys in Blue Want Abe to Stay

GLC07744

1791

Pamphlet

Title: An abstract of the evidence delivered before a select committee of the House...

GLC07824

1810-1812

Lear, Tobias, 1762-1816

Header Record

Title: Lear family archive of 6 items during service as US Consul in Algiers [Decimalized .01- .06]

GLC07827

2 March 1793

Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826

Printed document signed

Title: [Four acts passed by the United States Congress on 5 November 1792]

Four acts on one sheet, signed by Secretary of State Jefferson. Includes: "An Act making an appropriation to defray the expense of a treaty with the Indians north west of the Ohio," "An Act providing for the payment of the First Installment due on a Loan made of the Bank of the United States," "An Act for the relief of Elijah Bostwick," and "An Act making addition to the Compensation of certain Public Officers."

GLC07704

1852

South Carolina

Pamphlet

Title: Journal of the State Convention of South Carolina

"Urgent need of... if action is to be averted that would work ruinous injuries to the Indian."

GLC07715

1868

Stephens, Alexander Hamilton, 1812-1883

Book signed

Title: A Constitutional View of the Late War Between the States, Vol. I

GLC07719

1870s-1880s ca.

Broadside

Title: Greenbacks for Bonds; One Currency

Verso contains text of law authorizing the first issue of greenbacks and 5.20 bonds. Printed with black and green ink.

GLC07785

4 April 1790

Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses a mutual friend's financial troubles and the need for every exertion to be made on his behalf. Mentions a general meeting of delegates that may be held in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Asks Knox to inform him if he believes the business at the meeting will not be attended to. Describes the dissatisfaction many former officers are feeling as they still have not received any pay for their services to the government. There is a meeting being held regarding their situation and he has been asked to join it. Notes he feels the officers complaints are just but the timing is wrong.…

GLC02437.04576

6 December 1792

Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Introduces a Colonel [John] Tyler to Knox as Tyler has been "appointed by the Electors of the State to carry on their votes of President and Vice President to Philadelphia, and by what I can learn they are unanimous for the present old servants," referring to the re-election of President George Washington and Vice President John Adams. Also recommends him for a post in the infantry or cavalry, as Tyler had served under him previously and he knows Tyler's abilities.

GLC02437.05728

14 March 1790

Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Repeats a request to Knox that "unless you appear here, in person, you never will be able to effect your wishes" regarding petitions in the Massachusetts General Court related to Knox's lands. States that the Winslows have "done every thing in their power - but they are infants in this business, & perfectly ignorant of the subject, indeed the name of Winslow is enough to damn any plan you may have in view." Reports that Governor John Hancock nominated Colonel Gabriel Johonnot as first judge to the Court of Common Pleas, and George Tyler of Deer Island as High Sheriff for Hancock County.…

GLC02437.04547

25 April 1790

Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Thanks Knox for his letter of condolence on account of his father's death. Discusses Secretary of State Alexander Hamilton's plan for the federal government to assume state debts. Writes, "[t]he nonassumption of the State Debt has thrown the people into the greatest confusion, and will be the means of weakening the Federal government more than any other measure they could have persued..." Believes that "unless this measure is obtained in the present session of Congress, very serious consequences will take place..." Mentions a number of public creditors had a meeting on Thursday, and will…

GLC02437.04589

9 May 1790

Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses a meeting Knox and his delegation are attending. Mentions a meeting held at the Green Dragon to deal with officers pay. Says a committee was appointed to draft a memorial to Congress and report it at the Society of the Cincinnati meeting in July. It is the intention of the committee to meet with the officers the latter part of this month and present their findings to Congress in June. Forwards a copy of the memorial that was drafted for Knox to peruse, he is instructed not to say a word of it to anyone. Says if he dislikes or would like an amendment to any part of the report to…

GLC02437.04599

16 May 1790

Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Acknowledges receipt of Knox's last letter. Mentions current issues facing the military establishment, particularly regarding enlistment and pay. Also touches on military inspections, and tells Knox to expect a letter from Captain C[onstant] Freeman on the subject. Briefly mentions the "price of State notes." Discusses the travel plans of Mrs. Swan, who will be meeting her husband in Paris. Hopes she will travel with some letters of introduction in case Mr. [James] Swan cannot meet her when she arrives.

GLC02437.04610

20 June 1790

Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses a trip he made to visit his mother, and asks about Mrs. Lucy Knox's health. Relates that there will be great opposition to Mr. Dalton's election, referring to Tristram Dalton's reelection to the United States Senate. Reports news from a captain recently arrived from London: "we have accounts of a Spanish War with England, he informs there was a very hot press in England & [every] British Seaman was put on board their Men of War." "Free" stamped on address leaf with no signature.

GLC02437.04631

22 June 1790

Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Informs Knox that Mr. Constant Freeman will be a good worker in Knox's department and discusses the election for senator. States that "Mr. George Cabot obtaind the vote by a majority of one, and was chosen - "

GLC02437.04633

27 June 1790

Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Replies to Knox's letter from 20 June. Encloses some unspecified papers (not included). Notes that the [Massachusetts General] Court met Friday and have adjourned until January 1791. Reports that Thomas's party has been quiet, and the people are angry. In a post script, adds that Governor John Hancock refused signing an act giving the light houses to Congress. "Free" stamped on address leaf with no signature.

GLC02437.04638