30 May 1924

Carver, George Washington, 1864-1943

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mr. Hardwick

Discusses at great length Hardwick's emerging spirituality. Carver mentions that he created a medicine from peanuts to alleviate respiratory problems after hearing a sermon about an African girl who converted to Christianity and then died, probably from tuberculosis.

GLC05508.063

9 March 1790

Rush, Benjamin, 1746-1813

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Polly Stockton

On the second anniversary of his recovery from illness, Rush thanks his sister for nursing him. His illness left him with strong ideas of the vanity of wealth, the evil of Sin, etc. He continues by talking about his delight in reading John Wesley's sermons concerning the rise and progress of Christianity, which Wesley described as a series of concentric circles. Rush also discusses a new translation of the four gospels by Dr. Campell of Aberdeen.

GLC05508.011

24 May 1931

D'Arcy, Charles Frederick, 1859-1938

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mr. Gaskell

The Bishop of Armagh discusses a series of questions and answers on science and religion, the nature of God, and the creation and Christ. He mentions that the purpose of his book, "God in Science," is to answer the modern theological question about the relationship between science and religion. There is no clear connection between the first two pages and the last four.

GLC05508.022

circa 1880

Baring-Gould, Sabine, fl. 1880

Autograph manuscript signed

Title: Onward, Christian Soldiers

All five stanzas of this hymn, bound in a red morocco binding.

GLC05508.028

14 December 1962

Bea, Augustin, 1881-1968

Typed letter signed

Title: to Lee T. Tuttle

Cardinal Bea writes about his experience with the Delegated Observers after the close of the first period of the Second Vatican Council. The purpose of the gathering was to develop more understanding between different Christian sects.

GLC05508.032

January 17, 1967

Berry, Raymond, 1933-

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mr. Pitts

Berry writes about his evangelical beliefs. He also discusses Sunday morning prayer meetings with the Baltimore (now Indianapolis) Colts, as well as who on the team is Christian or becoming Christian.

GLC05508.036

14 December 1974

Blake, Eugene Carson, 1906-1985

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John Christopher Allen

President of the National Council of Churches Blake writes to a young boy at the request of his father. Blake expresses hope that when the boy gets older he too will have a life-long interest in Christian unity and service to the world.

GLC05508.039

10 February 1846

Blanchard, Jonathan, 1811-1892

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Homer H. Stuart

Blanchard discusses living the Christian life. He focuses on how worldly suffering brings you closer to salvation, because it is partaking in Christ's suffering. Last page of a longer letter.

GLC05508.040

circa 1975

Boles, Tiffany, fl. 1975

Autograph letter signed

Title: to unknown

Boles writes: "I cannot sign the enclosed pin-up of me because it is not me anymore. I have become a Christian and do not enjoy that image of me carried on." Written in blue felt tip pen.

GLC05508.041

26 December 1795

Bradford, William, 1729-1808

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Lydia Bradford

Bradford gives condolence to his daughter, Lydia, for young men who died at sea, and expresses the sentiment that while this may be unfortunate "to us as men, it must be right as relative to Deity." He also mentions visiting a Roman Catholic church in Philadelphia on Christmas day. There is also some discussion of legal business before Congress; Bradford was a senator from Rhode Island.

GLC05508.047

9 October 1920

Brough, Charles, 1876-1935

Typed letter signed

Title: to Elmer T. Clark

Governor of Arkansas Brough gives his approval of the Methodist Episcopal Church's efforts to improve Christian Education. He displays confidence and pride in the selection of Dr. John Hugh Reynolds (president of Hendrix College in Arkansas) to the position of director-general of the Educational Campaign Commission.

GLC05508.050

circa 1975

Colson, Charles, 1931-?

Typed document signed

Title: [I have done a number of things...]

A sentiment in which Colson writes that giving his heart to Jesus was the most important thing he has ever done. Refers to Galatians 2: 20 (but does not quote). Colson was a Nixon advisor convicted in the Watergate scandal who experienced a conversion while in prison. He popularized the term "Born Again Christian."

GLC05508.072

circa 1870

Cornell, Ezra, fl. 1870

Autograph quotation signed

Title: [While down the stream of life I sail...]

This poem defines Christ, grace, hope and the Bible as tools necessary for life, just as a ship, the wind, an anchor and a compass are necessary for sailing.

GLC05508.075

25 December 1950

Cripps, Stafford, 1889-1952

Autograph letter signed

Title: to unknown

Written on printed stationary, Cripps discusses the meaning of Christmas. He sees western civilization built on the Christian ethic, and laments that the significance of the birth of Christ often is lost in indulgent Christmas celebration. Cripps suggests that more emphasis should be placed on God's love and mercy, and that gift giving should be a way for man to take part in God's love. He makes several ambiguous references to the "complicated circumstances of today," citing spiritual revitalization as a means to gain control over material forces.

GLC05508.076

16 November 1949

Culbertson, Ely, 1893-1955

Typed letter signed

Title: to Charles L. Wallis

Culbertson discusses why T.S. Eliot's "Journey of the Magi" is meaningful to him. He cites Eliot's question, "Was it birth or was it death?" and interprets it as a reference to Christ as a moral revolutionist; Christ brought the new Law of Cooperation to ancient society's forefront at the expense of the old Law of the Jungle. Interestingly, Culbertson was an American authority on the game of bridge.

GLC05508.077

10 December 1962

Cushing, Richard Cardinal, 1895-1970

Typed letter signed

Title: to Leonard V. Fulton

Written to a father who inquires about what to say to his son when he asks about peace and war. Cardinal Cushing offers a lengthy commentary, discussing the failure of many "Christians" to grasp the true meaning of charity and a refusal to live up to the Christian code, the frenzied mindset of war, the efforts of the Church to cultivate peace, and the great threat communism poses to religion and future peace. Cardinal Cushing suggests prayer and fasting as concrete ways individuals can contribute to peace, and considers confidence in God the primary answer to the world's problems.

GLC05508.080

13 May 1947

Divine, Major Jealous, 1876-1965

Typed letter signed

Title: to Carleton Lloyd

Reverend Divine asserts that it is not his autograph or photograph which is essential, but rather it is his study and emulation of the life of Christ which will allow him to become "Peaceful, Lively, Loving, Successful, Prosperous and Happy in Spirit, Body, and Mind..." Typed on printed stationary.

GLC05508.085

14 March 1830

Chase, Salmon P. (Salmon Portland), 1808-1873

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Edward Chase

Writes to his brother, a lawyer in Lockport, New York, about his journey from Washington, D.C. to Cincinnati, Ohio. Laments his undesirable traveling companions among whom was a woman convict. "A woman too - who had been committed for Infanticide and discharged because she was the only female in prison. You may imagine I was not highly delighted with my company..." Describes the events of the rest of his trip and the scenery along the way. Exhorts his brother to act in "...the great cause of truth and virtue. I look to see you standing beside the ark of national purity ... I hope to…

GLC05494.01

1736-1800

Broadside

Title: An address to drunkards and two other items [decimalized]

With plea from Capt. Hendricks, an Indian chief, to Col. Pickering, imploring him to keep his rum from "us poor Indians."

GLC05667

26 June 1825

Adams, John, 1735-1826

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William Smith Shaw

Former President Adams discusses Native American and African religion with Shaw, his nephew and former private secretary. States "Dr. Jarvis has assigned some good causes of the too general inattention to the religion of the indians. But those causes do not apply to the negroes. We have thousands if not millions of them domesticated with us. We might examine them. But who asks them a question? Or studies their languages ... Why are not Bibles translated into negro and sent to the gold coast?" Refers to a slave named Glasgow owned by Boston pastor Samuel Cooper. States that when Cooper…

GLC07533

December 23, 1776

Jay, John, 1745-1829

Autograph manuscript

Title: To the inhabitants of the State of New York

Delivered at Fishkill, New York, to the state's constitutional convention shortly after the American defeats at Long Island, Manhattan and White Plains, and a few days before Washington surprised the Hessians at Trenton. As such, Jay addressed his fellow Americans disillusioned by British victories and questioning the moral rightness of the American cause. Speech explains why he felt it was necessary to fight against the British in the cause of liberty, even unto death. The unsigned manuscript is written and corrected entirely in Jay's hand. There are many corrections, strike outs as well as…

GLC00006

October 8, 1780

Pendleton, Edmund, 1721-1803

Autograph letter signed

Title: to James Madison

The letter mentions Portsmouth, VA, public executions in Britain and actions of the British fleet and British government. Signature was partially cut along top but not removed from leaf.

GLC00099.049

September 1774

Thompson, Ebenezer, fl. 1774

Document signed

Title: [Oath to forswear the authority of the pope and the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church]

Also signed by Israel Gilman. Signed as justices of the court at Exeter, Massachusetts.

GLC00376

26 October 1791

Claypoole, David C., fl. 1757-1849

Newspaper

Title: The mail; or, Claypoole's daily advertiser. [No. 127 (October 26, 1791)]

One issue of The mail; or, Claypoole's daily advertiser dated October 26, 1791. Founded by David C. Claypoole in 1771 originally as the Pennsylvania Packet. Contains foreign intelligence mainly focused on Russian activities in Europe from the perspective of different countries. Also contains domestic news items including minutes of a meeting of the House of Representatives, a report of ships entering and exiting American ports, and a description of an uprising of a union of Black people and mixed race people demanding equality with White people. Includes numerous advertisements for goods…

GLC00280

1852

Beals, Greene & Co., (Boston, Mass.)

Pamphlet

Title: The Whig charge of intolerance against the New Hampshire Democracy and Gen. Franklin Pierce.

Written in response to rumors and allegations from the Whig party that Franklin Pierce is religiously intolerant. States that "[i]n American political contests the seraching questions out to be ever, as to a candidate, 'Is he honest? is he capable? Is He Faithful to the Constitution?' while an approach to any thing like the popery cry of the British Tory party, or an appeal to a sect as such, ought to be severely denounced as violative of the spirit of our institutions." Includes amendments of the Constitution concerning religion, Whig opposition, vote of the towns, letters and the Whig'…

GLC00267.191