11 August 1814

Van Ness, John Peter, 1770-1846

Letter signed

Title: to Joseph B. Varnum

Written as Congressman, Van Ness informs Varnum of the vacancy of Secretary of the Senate because of the death of Mr. Otis. Recommends Major Thomas C. McKenney to the position. Van Ness is acquainted with McKenney's political and personal principles and believes them to be sound. "... I am but doing justice to him, as well as to myself, to recommend him to your warmest and most favorable consideration."

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24 May 1798

Winthrop, James, fl. 1797-1798

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joseph B. Varnum

re: problems in getting people to agree to resolution against the French, local politics. {12}

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8 March 1814

Smith, J.H., fl. 1814

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joseph B. Varnum

Informs of the election of William Low as officer for state security in the town of Amherst. His election removed a British federalist who represented the town the previous year. Feels that Governor William Plumer will be elected Governor instead of Governor John T. Gilman. Adds a private note requesting Varnum not change the current Port Master, Aaron Whitney because Whitney plans to resign and will recommend Smith to the position. He seeks Varnum's support because "The Members of Congress from this State are my political opponents, which is the cause of my troubling you on the subject."

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7 December 1820

Swett, D., fl. 1820

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joseph B. Varnum

Writes of the well being of his children. The remaining paragraphs include a copy of a letter from James (last name unknown) received on the 27th. It discusses how James is working vigilantly among the Republicans. James speaks of Swett's appointment to collectorship and how they must wait on the "Power of Recommendations" or the "Power & influence of the recommendations." James speaks of other members in the Senate who would be comfortable with Swett's appointment. Swett requests that Varnum replies with comments regarding James' letter.

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10 July 1895

Tolstoy, Leo, fl. 1895

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mr. Herron

Tolstoy critiques Herron's book, "The Christian State." He agrees with Herron's view of Christianity as a "politic and economic doctrine." He was especially struck by Herron's "denunciation of the American people for not having fulfilled its vocations." He disagrees with Herron's handling of Church and State, accusing the author of "pouring old wine into new bottles."

GLC05508.245.02

1852

N. Currier (Firm)

Print

Title: [Lithographs of Winfield Scott]

Two Currier lithographic copies depicting a bust portrait of Scott as a Whig candidate for president. One with his face colored, the other without. The lithographs are the same size but the borders differ.

GLC08630.05

29 May 1868

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

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joseph B. Hawley

Draft of acceptance of Republican presidential nomination: "If elected to the office of President of the United States it will be my endeavor to administer all the laws, in good faith, with economy, and with the view of giving peace, quiet and protection everywhere..."

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06 August 1810

Adams, John, 1735-1826

Autograph letter signed

Title: to unknown

Recalling the Boston political clubs, where "the independence of America originated"

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12 July 1837

Harrison, William Henry, 1773-1841

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Silas m. Stilwell

Ours is a "Civil War" for the White House: "The glory to be gained is not from the victory we may achieve but from the use we make of it," warning that "confidence in the weakness of an enemy has produced the most disatrous defeats on record."

GLC08116

23 August 1818

Adams, John, 1735-1826

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joseph Mulligan

Re: New edition of the Federalist, which will be esteemed "as long as our national constitution and the language in which it is written shall endure. I mean not by this however to approve everything in it." Also to Jacob Gibson

GLC08127

December 11, 1859

Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: To: William Kellogg.

Re: Election of 1860 & difficulties in dealing with Horace Greeley and Greeley's support of Stephen Douglas. Basler, Roy P. The Collected Works Of Abraham Lincoln. (New Brunswick, NJ: Rutgers University Press, 1953), Vol. III 1858 - 1860, p. 506

GLC08086

28 June 1856

Welles, Gideon, 1802-1878

Autograph letter signed

Title: to unknown

Discusses the prospects of the newly formed republican party in the election of 1856. Comments that some would like to see William Freame Johnston on the ticket but Welles hopes Johnston will withdraw. Also discusses the prospects of Millard Filmore, the Whigs, James Buchanan, and the Know Nothing Party, and comments on their various supporters. William Freame Johnston was nominated by the North American Party to run for vice president with John C. Fremont on the Republican ticket but withdrew.

GLC08161

16 October 1864

Broadside

Title: Election of 1864

Election of 1864 "The degrading compromise that the Northern Copperhead leaders would force upon the country rebel terms of peace!!" Illustration of Jefferson Davis shaking hands with Union soldier who has lost a leg, over an image of a tombstone and Columbia weeping.

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February 1, 1861

Neeley, R.A., fl. 1861

Broadside

Title: Secession of Missouri

Secession of Missouri "Special election. To the qualified voters of Clay County." Calling for election of delegates to secession Congress

GLC08167

11 April 1762

Carroll, Charles, 1737-1832

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Charles Carroll

Letter sent to his father while studying in Europe. Lengthy observations on European political matters including the state of affairs between Spain, France, and England. Remarks that Spain and France may focus on attacking Portugal to deter England from America and divide their forces. Suggests that if peace occurs, England might invade Spain. Reports that the Jesuits in France have been abandoned by the king and the Jesuit colleges have been closed. Discusses the sorry state of affairs in France. Reports that he is sending his accounts for 1761 and mentions some volumes that he is also…

GLC08170

10 April 1788

McMechen, David, 1754-1810

Broadside

Title: [To the Voters of Baltimore-Town]

Co-signed by Samuel Sterett. Announces that two anti-Federalist candidates, David McMechen and Samuel Sterett, are pulling out of the election of delegates to the Maryland Ratification Convention because the principles they stand for have been misconceived by the citizens. The state of Maryland ratified the U. S. Constitution on 28 April 1788.

GLC08175

08 December 1869

Johnson, Andrew, 1808-1875

Autograph letter signed

Title: To: Gideon Welles.

Condemning Reconstruction. "There has never been a greater outrage perpetrated...since the formation of the government."

GLC08092

3 January 1861

Nixon, J.O., fl. 1861

Newspaper

Title: New Orleans daily crescent. [Vol. 13, no. 260 (January 3, 1861)]

Published at 70 Camp Street. In response to an article in the "Chicago Tribune," front page has an article mockingly titled "New Orleans Ruined!-Cotton Doomed!" that says the city's markets will survive if New Yorkers eliminate tolls on Erie Canal. Front page reference to the Henry Winter Davis proposal to keep the peace between North and South. The Daily Crescent rejects it out of hand. Front page essay titled "Secession vs. Co-Operation" by "A Citizen" rejects cooperation, i.e. talks, with the North and says "Redress for past injuries and security for the future are all that the people of…

GLC05960.02.02

8 July 1864

Morey, Charles C., fl. 1830-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to parents

Discusses George B. McClellan's oration at West Point. Describes Edwin M. Stanton's lack of respect towards McClellan, and Lincoln's efforts to "allow it to be so." Recounts fighting and near death experience during the Battle of Spotsylvania Courthouse on 12 May. Also mentions receipt of the newspaper "The Independent."

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14 August 1864

Morey, Charles C., fl. 1830-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to parents

Written from camp near Cedar Creek. Reports that extreme heat is causing deaths on marches, and that springs and brooks are dry. Prays for General Ulysses S. Grant's success in his campaign against Richmond, Virginia: "I want this war to close as soon as possible so we can live again in peace and quiet." Writes of the hanging of a rebel spy: "...I hear from one of our men who has been over there that the first Division men have hung a man to day, he was a rebel spy…" Ponders who to vote for in the upcoming presidential election.

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1 September 1864

Morey, Charles C., fl. 1830-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to mother

Discusses the nomination of George McClellan. Denounces the Copperheads and comments on the peace platform.

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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…

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16 November 1864

Morey, Charles C., fl. 1830-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to parents

Writes from camp near Winchester, Virginia. Discusses those back home going to church on Sundays and on Wednesday evenings. Envisions friends back home in the "vestry" praying for the defenders "…engaged in deadly strife but our cause is holy and we must conquer the rebellion as affectually as the Unionists of the north have conquered the Party striving against them." Mentions a dress parade for General Getty, and speaks of Getty's gallantry and bravery. Refers to the Battle of Winchester on 19 September. Reports General Wheaton's impression of the 2nd Vermont, and its reputation in the field…

GLC03523.18.32

8 January 1861

Nixon, J.O., fl. 1861

Newspaper

Title: New Orleans daily crescent. [Vol. 13, no. 264 (January 8, 1861)]

Published at 70 Camp Street. Results of elections to State Convention from New Orleans. A full ticket of secessionists is to be sent. References to Mississippi state convention, military preparations in Mississippi - including a call for the resignation of Secretary of the Interior Jacob Thompson, and a secessionist majority in Georgia legislature. Copy of General John E. Wool's pro-Unionist letter. Brief paragraph on the murder of a slaveowner by his slave, who used an axe to commit the deed in Augusta, Georiga. Page 4 article on the destruction of "Die Union," an abolitionist German…

GLC05960.02.05

June 1861

Redmond, Dennis, fl. 1856-1865

Magazine

Title: Southern cultivator [Vol. 19, no. 6 (June 1861)]

Co-edited with C.W. Howard. Consists of 30 pages for the magazine with 32 pages of advertisements -- 16 pages before getting to the magazine and 16 pages after the magazine. This issue is paginated 170-200. Tagline below masthead says "Devoted Exclusively to Southern Agriculture, Horticulture, Plantation and Domestic Economy Manufactures, and the Mechanic Arts." Advertisements for various farm implements (mostly plows and cotton gins), manure, land, and insurance -- also including one full page ad for a piano. Front page has an essay on the plantation economy of the South. Update on the…

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