13 July 1788

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to Rufus King

Discusses the possible ratification of the United States Constitution by New York: "I have received no letters from Colonel Hamilton or any others of the convention, that will warrant the idea in any degree- but there has been a buz for a few days past that the convention would adopt the constitution and afterwards state strongly some material amendments..."

GLC02437.03934

17 August 1788

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Rufus King

Apologizes for missing King when King recently traveled to Boston. Discusses the possibility that King will remain in Massachusetts (perhaps to serve that state in government). Knox and [Nathaniel] Gorham both agree King should "instantly demonstrate [his] intentions" by purchasing a home in Massachusetts.

GLC02437.03965

16 March 1801

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Thomas Jefferson

A cordial letter welcoming Jefferson to office, and expressing approval of Jefferson's inauguration speech. Appreciates Jefferson's appeal for less partisanship as a means for "cementing more closely our union." Remarks upon the fact that he supported [John] Adams but nevertheless maintains a resepect for and attachment to Jefferson. Signed by Knox with initials.

GLC02437.07513

11 July 1787

King, Rufus, 1755-1827

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Writes in full, "I wish it was in my power to inform you that we had progressed a single step since you left us - I say progressed, this expression must be defined by my own political creed, which you are very well acquainted with - I can form no conjecture of the Report, or separation, of the convention - If I had returned to N-YK with you or with our very able and sagacious Friend [Alexander] Hamilton, I should have escaped much Vexation, enjoyed much pleasure and have gratified the earnest wishes & desires of Mrs. King." Signer of the U.S. Constitution.

GLC02437.03602

28 October 1787

King, Rufus, 1755-1827

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Informs Knox that Henry Jackson will send him the "Resolve for calling a convention and tell you every thing relative to the situation of public affairs with more precision and particulars than is in my power." Discusses his efforts in advocating for the passage of the Constitution, such as speaking to the representatives from Maine, and trying to correct "some ill impression" they received. Also mentions the advocacy work some judges are doing in support of passage: "[William] Cushing the Chief Justice gave a solemn charge last week in Bristol to the Grand Jury, enlarged upon our…

GLC02437.03684

January 27, 1788

King, Rufus, 1755-1827

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

King writes from the Massachusetts convention for ratification of the United States Constitution. Declares, "Our hopes do not diminish, although our confidence is not complete- The opposition are less positive of their strength, & those few among them who are honest & capable of Reflection appear uneasy concerning the Fate of the Question..." Mentions a proposal published in the [Massachusetts] Centinel for a conditional ratification. Writes, "[John] Hancock is still confined, he appears to me to wish well to the Constitution but don't care to risque any thing in its favor." Notes…

GLC02437.03774

February 3, 1788

King, Rufus, 1755-1827

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

King discusses details of the Massachusetts convention for ratification of the United States Constitution. Reports that [John] Hancock supports the Constitution, and the Federalists rally behind Hancock's plan. Relates that Elbridge Gerry, who sat in on the Massachusetts convention for a short time, has remained nearby but has not been invited back to the convention. Expects the decision for ratification to be made in five or six days. Declares, "You will be astonished when you see the list of names, that such an Union of men has taken place on this Question- Hancock will hereafter…

GLC02437.03780

16 June 1788

King, Rufus, 1755-1827

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

King, who had served as part of the Massachusetts ratification convention, discusses the government of Massachusetts. Writes, "Every account must confirm to you the information of the surprising change in this Government- perhaps at no Time has there been more able and honest men in the administration of this State- the conviction of the necessity of good & efficient Government pervades every part of the State, and the Federal Government will be as affectionately supported by the People of this Commonwealth as by any people in the Union…" Comments on the Constitutional ratification…

GLC02437.03899

24 July 1789

Jones, Nicholas, fl. 1788-1789

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses the formation of the new federal government, as well as his own opinions and concerns about how he was persecuted by "the Enemies of the Union."

GLC02437.04304

January 21, 1779

Powars & Willis (Boston, Mass.), 1776-1801

Newspaper

Title: The Independent chronicle. And the universal advertiser. [Vol. 11, no. [illegible]]

Inscribed by Reverend J. Twain with a note, perhaps in his hand: "Contentall mony. How is it is to be called in May 20 1777 & April 11. 1778. 15 000 000 & 6 million for 15 years." Front page publishes a letter to Lord Chatham of which the author is unknown and ends at the top of page two with the words "to be continued." Includes news of British troops in Georgia and Florida, war plans of King George III, Washington's thoughts on prisoner exchange, and a letter signed by Thomas Paine.

GLC08796

20 September 1839

Eldredge, N. T., fl. 1839

Newspaper

Title: New York times and commercial intelligencer. [Vol. 3, no. 472 (September 20, 1839)]

Contains an article discussing the Amistad case. States "Very considerable doubts are entertained, I find, whether the grand jury will bring in a bill for any crime against the Africans; in which case the whole discussion will be on the various civil claims set up- namely, by the Spaniards to the Africans as slaves, and by the officers and crew of the Washington to salvage on the schooner and cargo..." Contains an advertisement for the Presidential campaign of Henry Clay. Includes notices of sale and scheduled shipping departures and arrivals.

GLC08812

9 April 1862

Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865

Broadside

Title: [Printed letter to General George B. McClellan]

Discusses the defense of Washington and Manassas Junction and a discrepancy with the number of troops under McClellan. Urges McClellan to strike soon, "By delay, the enemy will readily gain on you ... and once more let me tell you, it is indispensable to you that you strike a blow." Ends by instructing McClellan, "You must act." With provenance note on back.

GLC08850

22 May 1860

New York Tribune, 1841-1842

Newspaper

Title: New York Tribune. [Vol. 20, no. 5952 (May 22, 1860)]

Discusses the 1860 Republican National Convention, held in Chicago, Illinois. Reports on candidates competing in 1860 political elections. Includes Abraham Lincoln's reply on receiving the republican presidential nomination. Reports on the activities of various postal services, such as the Pony Express. Announces a new ferry to Staten Island, New York. Lists diverse medical ailments and remedies.

GLC08779

12 October 1860

Tribune Association, fl. 1860

Newspaper

Title: New York Daily Tribune. [Vol. 20, no. 6074 (October 12, 1860)]

Advertises a book titled The Life and Services of Hon. Abraham Lincoln. Reports on the Republican majority in a recent Pennsylvania election. Includes an article on Republicans in the slave states, advising them to vote for Lincoln. Discusses Philadelphia's recent reception of the Prince of Wales. Contains several holes near the inner crease.

GLC08788

6 December 1823

Fry, William, 1777-1855

Newspaper

Title: National gazette. [Vol. IV, no. 434 (December 6, 1823)]

Part of a signature cut off at masthead appears to be "J. M. Sanders." The entire front page and part of the second page is taken up with the President James Monroe's message to Congress that announced the Monroe Doctrine, which was designed to keep European powers from interfering in the Western Hemisphere. The Gazette included a positive editorial on the speech as well. An article says the two houses of Congress ordered a combined total of 9,000 copies of Monroe's speech printed. An article reports on the condition of prisons in Philadelphia. Other articles include: a report on problems of…

GLC08794

9 November 1864

Tribune Co., 1864-1872

Newspaper

Title: Chicago tribune. [Vol. XVIII, no. 12 (November 9, 1864)]

Announces the re-election of Abraham Lincoln for president, "A Victory of Gigantic Proportions. Re-Election of Abraham Lincoln." Other articles include news on the Civil War such as Union General William T. Sherman's advance on Savannah and Charleston, and the war in Virginia and West Virginia.

GLC08797

3 November 1948

Newspaper

Title: Chicago daily tribune. [Vol. CVII, no. 264 (November 3, 1948)]

Infamous incorrect printing of the results of the 1948 election. Main headline reads, "Dewey Defeats Truman."

GLC08815

2 August 1804

Day & Willis, 1803-1863

Newspaper

Title: Eastern argus. [Vol. 1, no. 48 (August 2, 1804)]

Contains an article denouncing modern Federalism. Includes an account of the 11 July 1804 duel between Aaron Burr and Alexander Hamilton on page 3 which condemns the practice of dueling. It reacts to the sympathy generated by Hamilton's murder by asserting that Hamilton also took part and is therefore not totally blameless. Other articles detail local, international, political, court, and ship news, advertisements, and public announcements.

GLC08818

7 November 1860

Bennett, James Gordon, 1795-1872

Newspaper

Title: New York Herald. [No. 8826 (November 7, 1860)]

Reports the results of the 1860 Presidential election, announcing Abraham Lincoln as President and Hannibal Hamlin as Vice President. States "Our returns indicate, however, that the next Congress will be in opposition to the republicans." Includes a report that the secession movement action of South Carolina's legislature will be postponed until the following day. Contains a detailed report regarding the election in each New York voting quarter.

GLC08824

1860

Rudd & Carleton, Publishers, fl. 1860

Book

Title: The Life, speeches, and public services of Abram Lincoln.

Also includes a sketch of the life of Hannibal Hamil, Vice President. In original orange cover with printed adverts. Marked, "The Wigwam edition," and printed by Rudd & Carleton, New York.

GLC08843

1836

Lundy, Benjamin, 1789-1839

Pamphlet

Title: The War in Texas...

Anti-slavery and anti-Mexican war sentiments.

GLC08846

13 September 1860

Schurz, Carl, 1829-1906

Pamphlet

Title: Judge Douglas--the bill of indictment : speech by Carl Schurz ; delivered at the Cooper Institute, N.Y., Sept. 13, 1860.

Schurz, a German-American legislator, reformer, and journalist who campaigned for Abraham Lincoln during the election of 1860, attacks Stephen Douglas in this speech. Signed on first page by S. M. Carpenter. With note in ink at bottom of first page reading, "Excuse the quality, it is the last one in the capital."

GLC08851

25 July 1804

Russell, Benjamin, 1761-1845

Newspaper

Title: Columbian centinel & Massachusetts federalist. [Vol. 41, no. 43 (July 25, 1804)]

Includes an article reviewing Thomas Jefferson's administration and another denouncing Albert Gallatin, Secretary of the Treasury. Has coverage of the 11 July 1804 Aaron Burr-Alexander Hamilton duel on pages 1 and 2. Other articles detail local, international, political, court, and ship news, advertisements, and public announcements.

GLC08864

May 3, 1789

Pendleton, Edmund, 1721-1803

Autograph letter signed

Title: to James Madison

Pendleton expresses his pleasure at the organization of government, asks Madison to pass his regards to Adams and Washington, and discusses the state which the judiciary will assume. Also mentions: Appointment of President and Vice-President, national taxes, and judicial system. Postal ink-stamp on address-leaf: "FREDBG.MAY 16."

GLC00099.138

March 26, 1781

Pendleton, Edmund, 1721-1803

Autograph letter signed

Title: to James Madison

The letter mentions the war in the South and Virginia, state politics, and actions in the Virginia House of Delegates. Also, mentions: British fleet, military rumors, Lord Cornwallis, General Greene, American victory in North Carolina, elections for Virginia House of Delegates, and military recruitment.

GLC00099.062