5 May 1912

Bryan, John Stewart, fl. 1912

Newspaper

Title: The times dispatch industrial edition. [May 5, 1912]

Contains a feature article on a recent real estate boom in Richmond on the main page. Also contains articles on Virginia banks, North Carolina Italian farmers, and Professor Lamson Scribner. Various advertisements are found throughout.

GLC01896.205

circa 1900

Wells, Cora E., fl. 1900

Typed document

Title: J. Q. A Ward, the Eminent American Sculptor

Features an article on Ward and his works and, photos of Ward, the New York Stock Exchange pediment, and a George Washington sculpture at Wall St. Printed ink; coated wove paper.

GLC06343.037

January 1, 1834

Jackson, Andrew, 1767-1845

Letter signed

Title: to James Kirke Paulding

Vowing to destroy second bank of the United States.

GLC08083

24 June 1837

Jackson, Andrew, 1767-1845

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Benjamin P. Butler.

To the Attorney General; blaming the banks for the Panic of 1837: "The connection of banks with the government I have considered more dangerous to liberty than the union of church and state."

GLC08084

1903

Photograph

Title: Stock Exchange Pediment

Photograph of John Quincy Adams Ward's Stock Exchange Pediment. With black ink inscription on back, "Stock Exchange Pediment, 1903." Wove paper.

GLC06343.038

circa 1900

Ward, John Quincy Adams, 1830-1910

Sketch

Title: [New York Stock Exchange Pediment sketches]

Iron gall ink; blue wove graph paper.

GLC06343.039

13 November 1864

Morey, Charles C., fl. 1830-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to mother

Writes from camp near Newtown, Virginia. Discusses election results received in camp on the previous Tuesday. Says the 2nd Regiment gave General George McClellan & George H. Pendleton a majority of 32, but the brigade voted for Abraham Lincoln and Andrew Johnson. Mentions skirmishing with the rebels on the previous day, and hopes to get up a good "house." Mentions success of his father's business and hopes for its continued success. Discusses reports of General Jubal Early's 9000 reinforcements and 17 pieces of artillery. Describes General Philip Sheridan as "the only General who I…

GLC03523.18.31

23 April 1861

Nixon, J.O., fl. 1861

Newspaper

Title: New Orleans daily crescent. [Vol. 14, no. 43 (April 23, 1861)]

Published at 70 Camp Street. Front page article says the Confederacy has seized Harper's Ferry. Account of the capture of the steamship "Star of the West." Local news says "Abolition Sympathsizers to be Looked After." The meeting named ex-Brigadier General Palfrey to lead the efforts to watch over the abolitionists. Several stories of abolitionists in the South. One story says a bald aboltionist lost his hair because of his sentiments. Says free slaves have been posing as slaves and visiting real slaves in New Orleans. The newspaper says "It would be a good joke to catch and sell a few."…

GLC05960.02.10

16 November 1863

Edwards, Oliver, 1835-1904

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Eunice Lombard Edwards

Replies to his mother from head quarters, 37th Regiment Massachusetts Volunteers. Written near Culpepper Courthouse. Received correspondence from his mother while at Kelly's Ford, Virginia. Reports that the 2nd Corps (Army of the Potomac) was engaged the previous day: "they took a Brigade of Rebel Prisoners and have possession of the Heights on the south side of the Rapidan. I do hope that it is so..." Thanks his family for making his wife Annie content in Springfield, Massachusetts. Notes that Will (his brother) may travel to Virginia for a visit within the month, and if Annie cares to…

GLC02163.13

22 June 1880

Grant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson), 1822-1885

Document signed

Title: [National Bank of Galena check]

Signed by Grant for the amount of $250. Contains a two cent stamp.

GLC04385.05

7 December 1861

Coit, Charles M., 1838-1878

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his family

Written on Chelsea Savings Bank stationary. Writes about praise given to him by General Foster regarding his "correct"ness when completing forms and reports. Mentions that he has sent $40 by express. Believes he has found a new servant.

GLC03603.049

January 10, 1834

Tyler, John, 1790-1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Charles J. Faulkner

Discusses divisions with Virginia, the South Carolina Nullification Crisis, and Andrew Jackson and the National Bank: "I have been called in the Enquirer 'the chief of Nullifiers' in Virginia--and yet I have not in 20 years changed my principles one iota. The course of S. Carolina has never met my approval, altho' I have not abused her as in a state of insurrection and rebellion."

GLC09111

18 April 1865

Richards, Allen J., fl. 1864-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his friends

Writes from Camp Stoneman. Thanks Ogden for agreeing to hold his money for him while he completes his military service. Says he mentions that Ogden suggested putting the money into Government Bonds, and instructs her to do whatever she sees fit. He will be going to Washington to receive five hundred dollars for his service, which he will express to her. Tells Ogden to send the money to his father if he does not survive the war. Mentions his sadness over the death of President Abraham Lincoln, as well as the falling of Mobile, Alabama.

GLC06559.078

30 November 1862

Bartlett, George O., fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Ira Andrews

He explains his financial situation, making particular references to his happiness at being out of debt. He also mentions the value of the State commissioner system which helps him deposit his money.

GLC02158.02

circa 1832-1844

Object

Title: [Hard Times tokens].

Tokens satirizing President Andrew Jackson. Issued after Jackson opposed re-chartering of the Bank of the United States, resulting in a depression.

GLC01994.03

1869-1870

Miles, William Porcher, 1869-1870

Document signed

Title: [Signed checks].

Pair of partly printed checks, dated 1869 and 1870, signed on verso by Miles

GLC08239.03

13 July 1861

Gilbert, Thomas, fl. 1861-1864

Newspaper

Title: Daily sun. [Vol. 6, no. 299 (July 13, 1861)]

Subjects include the Georgia Constitution, Interesting War News, McClellan Reports the Southerners Strongly Entrenched Two Miles From His Camp, The Engagement Near Martinsburg, Price's Captured Off Cedar Keys. The majority of this issue is taken up with various brief notices post information on the latest war fronts and civilian reactions, such as the donation of crops to support the Rebel cause, the issuance of small notes from the Bank of South Carolina, and the plea for volunteers to obtain side arms for protection. This Saturday paper also advertises various worship services scheduled for…

GLC05959.03.02

26 March 1910

Jenkins, James H., 1841-?

Autograph manuscript signed

Title: [Words and music for the song "John Brown's Body"]

Transcription of the verses and the chorus for the song "John Brown's Body," with music. Also lists three Civil War regiments in which Jenkins served. One of these, the Twelfth Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, was the unit that invented the song. Written on the verso of stationary for the Old National Bank in Oshkosh.

GLC02484.01

4 June 1880- 3 October 1888

Spinner, Francis Elias, 1802-1890

Document signed

Title: [Checks from the First National Bank of Florida]

All checks are signed by Spinner. Dates, corresponding recipients, and corresponding amounts are as follows: 4 June 1880 for $500.00 (contains a docket also signed by Spinner); 1 July 1880 for $30 to Anna [Aspen?]; 10 September 1881 for $25 to Jennie H. C. Moore; 16 September 1881 for $20 to Jennie H. C. Moore (contains a docket by A. C. Cooke certifying payment); 1 December 1881 for $11.30 to Josephine C. S. Schumacher (contains Schumacher's signature on verso); 6 November 1882 for $26.42 to himself (contains Spinner's signature); 4 June 1885 for $20 to himself (contains Spinner's signature…

GLC03410.03.05

1783-1815

Manuscript document

Title: [List of prices of bank stock]

List of bank stock prices. Note about the progression of the prices.

GLC02437.08468

October 19, 1818

Tucker, Thomas Tudor, 1745-1828

Printed letter signed

Title: to Moody Bedel

Printed form letter with blanks filled in by hand indicating that a draft against the Bank of the United States had been sent (not included) and requesting a receipt. Tucker was the secretary of the treasury.

GLC01450.721.19

14 March 1815

Lovett, John, 1761-1818

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Stephen Van Rensselaer

Informs that the bank bill has passed. Expresses his opposition to charter of second Bank of United States being granted. Talks negatively about the methods used to get the bank bill passed. Remarks, "In these days, I find, it is a very easy thing to become Rich, but I shall die Poor - so be it - I am sickened & disgusted at what I see, & believe; but do not know." Mentions his grandmother, who raised him and told him to "Do right & fear not." Expects that William H. Crawford will be nominated for President by a Republican caucus. Written as member of Congress. Addressed to…

GLC04309.01

January 16, 1818

Roberts, Jonathan, 1771-1854

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Tobias Sellers

Discusses local Pennsylvania politics and governmental appointments. Mentions that he disagrees with a movement to tax the second Bank of the United States and its branches because he believes it will effect the bank's credit. Reports that the trial of John Anderson is over and he has been discharged. Addressed to Doctor Tobias Sellers of the Assembly, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.

GLC04309.02

17 July 1822

Cheves, Langdon, 1776-1857

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Enoch Parsons

Gives Parsons, as President of the Bank of the United States in Middletown, Connecticut, permission to hire a lawyer at a reasonable rate of pay.

GLC04309.03

February 13, 1842

Biddle, Nicholas, 1786-1844

Signature

Title: [Autograph of Nicholas Biddle]

Clipped signature of Biddle, the President of the Bank of the United States. With note stating Biddle's biographical information.

GLC04309.04