1861-1877

Bureau of Engraving and Printing

Engraving

Title: Samuel Dexter

One engraving entitled "Samuel Dexter" circa 1861-1877. Portrait of Samuel Dexter. Engraver unknown.

GLC08878.0260

1969

Horn Co.

Object

Title: [Pin of peace sign and Capitol Hill]

One circular pin with an illustration of a hand holding the peace sign inf ront of Capitol Hill.

GLC09894.17

February 7, 1790

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Edward Carrington

Discusses the issue of General Nathanael Greene being responsible for John Bank's debts. States that Mrs. Greene and her friends are petitioning Congress for an indemnification. General Greene made a statement to Congress in 1785 explaining the transaction. Knox sends a copy of this statement (not present). If the indemnification is not granted, Greene's family will be greatly in debt and in dire straights. Believes the deceased Greene's reputation, along with his statement, should be enough to obtain the indemnification requested. Thinks a corroborative certificate from Carrington and…

GLC02437.04503

1789/12/05

Fenno, John, 1751-1798

Newspaper

Title: Gazette of the United States. [No. LXVIII (December 5, 1789)]

Reports on the French Revolution (dated 7 October 1789) and North Carolina's ratification of the Constitution. Also contains articles on a severe fire in Philadelphia, news from Europe, congratulations for George Washington on becoming president and his response, and news of senate proceedings.

GLC08761

1867/02/02

Newspaper

Title: New York times. [Vol. 16, no. 4791 (February 2, 1867)]

Testimony in Johnson's impeachment trial.

GLC08776

1789/12/30

Fenno, John, 1751-1798

Newspaper

Title: Gazette of the United States. [No. LXXV (December 30, 1789)]

Prints a Declaration of Rights that the Committee of the Convention proposed to add to the Constitution. Reports North Carolina's ratification of the Constitution. Reports on the French Revolution. Also contains news from around the country, an article on land tax, a report on the proceedings of the congress, and advertisements, among them one for the Ohio Company.

GLC08782

1799/01/10

Smith, Samuel Harrison, 1772-1845

Newspaper

Title: The universal gazette. [Vol. I no. 61 (January 10, 1799)]

Reports a resolution passed by the Virginia legislation labeling the alien and sedition acts unconstitutional. Recounts activities in Congress relating to the quasi war with France and part of a debate in the House of Representatives. Contains news from around the country and Europe, advertisements, and an article by George Logan in which he defends his reputation.

GLC08787

1801/03/18

Newspaper

Title: Columbian centinel. [Vol. 35, no. 5 (March 18, 1801)] [damaged]

Whole no. 1773. Damaged on upper right margin. Lacks pp. 3-4. Includes two acts and Jefferson inaugural.

GLC08792

1861/09/15

Bennett, James Gordon, 1841-1918

Newspaper

Title: The New York herald. [No. 9136 (September 15, 1861)]

Prints a letter of President Lincoln to John C. Fremont concerning emancipation. Headline reads, "Modification of the Proclamation with regard to the liberation of slaves." Lincoln asks Fremont to modify his order proclaiming that all slaves owned by Confederates in Missouri were free because it goes against Congress. Civil War news, retreat of the rebel Army of Manassas, news from Havana and Mexico, among other items.

GLC08793

1783/10

Magazine

Title: The Political Magazine [Treaty of peace ending Revolution]

Printed for J. Brew. Disbound. Prints the treaties with France, Spain and the United States. Also includes the letter of Sir Guy Carleton to the American Congress regarding the evacuation of New York. Contains several plated depicting European scenes.

GLC08820

1838/07/21

Niles, William O., ?-1857

Newspaper

Title: Niles' national register. [Vol. 4, no. 21 (July 21, 1838)]

Contains several notes on both the Bank of the United States and other banks, including the resumption of specie payment in Philadelphia. Also gives detailed news of events in Congress, lists army promotions, and contains articles on countless other subjects.

GLC08725.04

1847/12/10

Newspaper

Title: Congressional Globe. [December 10, 1847]

listing 13th Congress, including Lincoln

GLC08746

1806/12/20

Russell, Benjamin, 1761-1845

Newspaper

Title: Columbian centinel. [No. 2373 (December 20, 1806)]

Contains international news pertaining to the Napoleonic Wars, a report from the House of Representatives on non-importation laws, and various announcements and advertisements.

GLC08726.04

1864/04/29

Newspaper

Title: New-York times. [Vol. 13, no. 3931 (April 29, 1864)]

Tax bill, Lincoln on slavery page 3.

GLC08726.30

1781/06/21

Willis, Nathaniel, 1755-1831

Newspaper

Title: Independent chronicle. [No. 669 (June 21, 1781)]

Reprinting of the plan given to Congress to charter a national bank.

GLC08731

1812/06/12

Young, & Minns, 1803-1814

Newspaper

Title: New-England palladium. [Vol. 39, no. 47]

Printed at the beginning of the War of 1812. Contains various articles relating to the war, including a long report on the declaration of war on England. Also reports on foreign affairs and activities in the House of Representatives. Contains many advertisements.

GLC08738

1808/03/02

Reynolds, Jas., fl. 1808

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joseph Clay

Discusses of the Embargo of 1807 and argues that, given the character of the American people, it should not be made permanent. Notes hearing about a "raw-head & bloody bones" speech Clay gave. Clay was a congressman from Pennsylvania, "British spies are among US."

GLC08673

1790/06/09

Fenno, John, 1751-1798

Newspaper

Title: Gazette of the United States. [Vol. II, no. 17 (June 9, 1790)]

Reports on Rhode Island's ratification of the Constitution, a debate on tonnage in the House of Representatives, and news from Europe. Also prints an extract from a speech to Congress by Massachusetts Governor John Hancock on the national debt, acts passed by Congress and ones still pending, and news items about appointments, slavery, and suicide. Same issue as GLC03123.

GLC08720.01

1790/06/23

Fenno, John, 1751-1798

Newspaper

Title: Gazette of the United States. [Vol. II, no. 21 (June 23, 1790)]

Includes an article "On the Means of Preserving the Union of the American States," opining that the "present constitution of the United States appears to be excellent in contemplation; and if the harmony of the States should not be disturbed by groundless jealousies, it bids fair to be durable and efficient in practice." Reports on activities in the House of Representatives. Also: an article on the national debt, a bill to establish the Post Office, a eulogy of General Israel Putnam, news from around the country and Europe (including the French Revolution), literary pieces and advertisements.

GLC08720.02

1820/03/06

Gales & Seaton

Pamphlet

Title: Memorial of Major General Andrew Jackson

Rejoinder to a senate report that investigated Andrew Jackson's justification for taking possession of Pensacola and St. Marks in Florida during the first Seminole War and deemed it "against the laws and constitution of his country." Jackson argues that the assessment is "unsound and erroneous" and seeks to vindication. Publishes various items of correspondence from the first Seminole War to justify his behavior. Printed by Gales and Seaton, by order of the Senate, and marked no. 73.

GLC08605.01

1789/07/01

Edies and Willcocks, 1789-1800

Newspaper

Title: The Pennsylvania herald, and York general advertiser. [Vol. I, no. 26 (July 1, 1789)]

Reports on activities in the House of Representatives, which focus on James Madison's proposed amendments to the Constitution. Also includes dispatches from around the United States and various advertisements.

GLC08842

February 28, 1842

United States. Congress (27th, 3d session : 1842)

Pamphlet

Title: Schooner Amistad: message from the President of the United States, transmitting sundry...

(title continues)... letters between the Department of State and Chevalier d'Argaiz on the subject of the schooner 'Amistad.' Contains messages from President John Tyler, Secretary of State Daniel Webster, and Chevalier d'Argaiz, envoy extraordinary and minister plenipotentiary of Spain. Number 191.

GLC00267.067.01

February 8, 1836

United States. Congress

Pamphlet

Title: Slavery in the District of Columbia.

24th Congress, 1st Session, House of Representatives document no. 691. States that Congress cannot interfere with slavery in the district of Columbia or any other states in the Confederacy. Instead, Congress formed a select committee to deal with any issues in relation to the subject. Henry L. Pinckney was one of the committee members and the law became known as the "Pinckney Gag." Printed by Blair & Rives, printers. Partially uncut.

GLC00267.091

February 19, 1829

Missouri, Legislature

Pamphlet

Title: Resolution of the legislature of Missouri, declaring, in their opinion, that Congress has no power to appropriate moneys to aid the American Colonization Society.

20th Congress, 2d Session, document no. 89. Congress has no power to appropriate money to aid the American Colonization Society (based on strict construction of the Constitution). The resolution mentions the concern that the next step would be Congress buying slaves for the purpose of liberating and colonizing them.

GLC00267.046

February 19, 1847

New Hampshire Senate

Pamphlet

Title: Resolutions of the Legislature of New Hampshire in relation to slavery and the domestic slave trade.

29th Congress, 2d session, document no. 155. Opposes slavery in the territories, favors abolition in the District of Columbia and abolition of the domestic slave trade. Signed in print by John P. Hale as Speaker of the House, James U. Parker as President of the Senate, Anthony Colby as Governor, and George G. Fogg as Secretary of State. Approved 10 July 1846.

GLC00267.037