1814

Charles, William, 1776-1820

Print

Title: John Bull making a new Batch of Ships to send to the Lakes.

War of 1812. A satire on British attempts to recover from the losses incurred in naval engagements on Lake Erie during 1813 & 1814. Phila: published and sold by William Charles.

GLC09391

8 March 1826

Book

Title: Message from the President of the United States ... Due under the Award of the Emperor of Russia, for Slaves and other private property carried away by the British Forces, in violation of the Treaty of Ghent

"Message from the President of the United States Transmitting the Information required by a resolution of the House of Representatives of the 10th ultimo, Relating to the proceedings of the Joint Commission of Indemnities, Due under the Award of the Emperor of Russia, for Slaves and other private property carried away by the British Forces, in violation of the Treaty of Ghent." Pierce Butler and other plantation owners' claims, listing values of 2,682 slaves and property, owners' names, slaves' names, and proof supporting the claims.

GLC09296

1863

Autograph document

Title: [Copy of the obituary of Mrs. Lyde Browne]

A hand written copy of the obituary of Mrs. Lyde Browne who died at the age of 91. The obituary contains the lineage of Browne along with the distinctions bestowed to members of her family.

GLC01450.612.02

1958

Smith, Karl, fl. 1938-1959

Map

Title: A Map of the United States 1784-1844

One map illustrated by Karl Smith and published by Linweave Quality Papers, and Chicago Paper Company dated 1958. The map features the United States as it was from 1784-1844. It includes the borders after the Louisiana Purchase in green. In yellow is the land not held by the United States. The date of a state's entry into the United States is featured under their name. The ocean of the map features illustrations of labeled period ships. Within the map are illustrations of Native American tribes, events, and animals. In the area of Canada there are two versions of the United States flag as…

GLC09861.02

15 November 1808

Smith, Israel, 1763-1821

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Jedediah Smith

Writes that he was very happy to hear from him since almost two years have past since their last correspondence. Discusses a Colonel Trash who traveled to Jedediah's area (Massachusetts) but did not bring back word. He is sorry to hear Jedediah has suffered some family misfortune. Reports on family news and states their brother, Philander, has been elected to the legislature again. Another brother, Calvin and himself are in the military. Comments upon the divided state of politics in the Mississippi territory where he lives. There are Tories, Burrites, and Democrats but the democrats are…

GLC04601.04

23 April 1811

Smith, Philander, 1764-1824

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Jedediah Smith

Writes to his brother in Massachusetts and sympathizes with his maladies. Informs that the family is all well but complains about the restrictions on commerce which if continued, threaten to hurt business in the Mississippi territory. The embargo has caused the price of cotton to go down for three straight years. Criticizes the administration and laments that many still support it despite its policies. " . . . it is a melancholy fact that four fifths of mankind are incapable of thinking for themselves and therefore become the instruments of the designing demagogue." Fears a war with…

GLC04601.06

1 January 1816

Smith, Israel, 1763-1821

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Jedediah Smith

Apologizes to his brother in Massachusetts for not writing back sooner. States that although he has not seen Jedediah since he was very young, he has fond memories of him and the place where he was born, Massachusetts. Mentions that his two sons have settled in Louisiana and formed a company with other men there. Discusses their accomplishments in service. Remarks that because he thinks for himself, he is called a Tory. The war (War of 1812) has taken its toll on his family because trade and communication has been virtually shut down. Relays that they must pay very high prices for all…

GLC04601.07

7 July 1819

Autograph letter signed

Title: to James Balloch

Writes to his cousin in Cornish, New Hampshire that he has been ill the past few days but is recovering. He believes people traveling to the area (Mississippi) from the north suffer because of the sudden climate change. States he arrived in Natchez 15 December and details his journey to get there. Describes visiting the battlefield of the Battle of New Orleans which occurred December 1814-January 1815. Discusses his business in cotton in detail; who he is working with, how much they are making, the difficulty of getting good workmen, etc. Comments that he would like to hear about friends…

GLC04601.09

March 31, 1807

Madison, James, 1751-1836

Letter signed

Title: to James Monroe

Madison opposes a British order made in Council on January 7, 1807 prohibiting neutral nations from trading with France, which Madison deems a retaliatory "violation of those rules of law and of justice which are binding on all nations." Discusses the scope and injustice of this order at length. Madison claims this letter, along with other materials provided to Monroe, who was serving as minister plenipotentiary of the United States, contained the information necessary for Monroe to make "representations to the British Government...in order to produce a proper revision of the order."…

GLC01096.01

March 29, 1807

Madison, James, 1751-1836

Manuscript letter

Title: to David Erskine

Clerical copy of a letter written by Madison to Erskine, the British minister plenipotentiary. The letter was sent to James Monroe, the American minister plenipotentiary, along with GLC01096.01. Secretary of State Madison criticizes tactfully and at length the British order made in Council on January 7, 1807 prohibiting neutral nations from trading with France. Considers the measure too extreme and discusses its consequences for trade and international relations. He stresses that President Jefferson seeks to "cultivate harmony, and beneficial intercourse." The British order was a response to…

GLC01096.02

18 July 1864

West, Lewis H., 1829-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary West

References her letter of 4 July 1864. Says he collected money for a fair for the sailors in the squadron. Says he has collected 85 dollars thus far. Says he is glad that Confederate Captain Raphael Semmes was finally captured. Gives grudging respect to Semmes's abilities. Says the British are afraid of Union Navy's Dahlgren guns. Says "If we were to go to war with England tomorrow it would be 1812 all over again as far as wooden ships are concerned." Says their latest executive officer was detached and granted a leave of absence. Likes his new officer who is young. Questions why the Union…

GLC03836.70

8 August 1861

West, Lewis H., 1829-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to R. West

Received 2 letters from his mother and four from his sister Mary. Says he went up to Washington and got the box sent to him. Says Captain Parrott left and has been replaced with Captain Haggerty. Has not been able to form an opinion on his character. Also says their first lieutenant has left and their second lieutenant, Miller, has replaced him. Says the entrenchments in town are getting along well and that they are called Fort Dahlgren. Says "I am getting very impatient at our present occupation, which consists of doing nothing at all, just lying at anchor and looking at the town, and this…

GLC03836.14

12 October 1813

Woodworth, S., & Co., fl. 1813

Newspaper

Title: The war. [Vol. II, no. 17 (October 12, 1813)]

Prints updates on War of 1812.

GLC03436.16

January 29, 1810

White, William, fl. 1810

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joseph B. Varnum

White offers his services to the government "at a time of increasing outrages on its honour." He relies on his old acquaintanceship with Varnum to request a "friendly and influential aid" in finding him government employment. White highlights his steadfast political principles and "greater veneration and respect for the late and present administration of our Federal government."

GLC03845.08

October 1814 - March 1815

Manuscript document

Title: War of 1812 Journal

War of 1812 Journal of Privateer Little Wasp

GLC08149

5 August 1813

Perry, Oliver Hazard, 1785-1819

Letter signed

Title: to Major General William Henry Harrison

Before the battle of Lake Erie, Perry has "succeeded in [getting one of] the Sloops of war over the bar...The enemy ...move seven over the bar...I am of opinion that in two days the Naval superiority will be decided on this Lake, and should we be successful, I shall sail for the head of the lake immediately to cooperate with you, and hope that our joint exertions will be productive of honor and advantage to our country." Damaged, with some text losses, with two additional autograph notes initialed by Perry.

GLC09108

1828

Jackson, Andrew, 1767-1845

Broadside

Title: Election poster with prominent Americans.

"Wellington's Invincibles: Jackson at New Orleans/Adams at Ghent" Election poster with prominent Americans.

GLC08317

24 March 1812

Kinsley, Benjamin, fl. 1812

Autograph letter signed

Title: to His Brother

Re: War of 1812, impressment: "I have had the misfortune to be imprest on board of a British Man of War... I said that I was a native of Poland so I cannot remedy it otherwise but by your assistance you must not neglect to insert my Birthright..."

GLC08350

26 June 1812

Monroe, James, 1758-1831

Document

Title: [An act concerning letters of marque, prizes, and prize goods].

Addressed to the commander of the Brig Argus, Edward Howe, Jr.

GLC08230

22 April 1813

McGlassin, G., fl. 1813

Autograph letter signed

Title: to unknown

Written onboard the ship Madison prior to the attack against York, New Canada (now Toronto).

GLC08215

4 November 1814

Jackson, Andrew, 1767-1845

Letter signed

Title: to William B. Lewis

Requisitioning lead and powder prior to the Battle of New Orleans: "A few more attacks...will soon exhaust my supplies..."

GLC08252

14 November 1862

Wilkinson, Frederick W., fl. 1861-1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Amanda Wilkinson

Written at camp of the 2nd Michigan Infantry near Waterloo on the Rappahannock River to his wife. Writes that since her last letter they have marched a long way and are waiting for orders to move forward to Richmond, Virginia. Notes that General George McClellan has been replaced by General Ambrose Burnside. Hopes that General Burnside is better then General McClellan; if not the Union should give up the fight. Also notes that there has been little fighting with none killed and only a few wounded. Has received a letter from Mr. [Baldwin] which pleases him greatly as he considers Mr. [Baldwin…

GLC03523.13.065

September 17, 1814

Jackson, Andrew, 1767-1845

Autograph letter signed

Title: To: Col. Andrew Haynes

Battle at Fort Bowyer, Mobile Point [Ala.]: "I stop the mail to state the glorious news, that Fort Bowyer is safe, the British and allies severely drubbed..."

GLC07983.02

1967

Streeter, Thomas W. (Thomas Winthrop), 1883-1965

Book

Title: The celebrated collection of Americana formed by the late Thomas Winthrop Streeter...

(title continues)... Morristown, New Jersey sold by order of the trustees. Volume two of a seven volume collection, plus index. Includes: New England, the American Revolution, the Middle Colonies, the French and Indian War, the Continental Congress, the War of 1812, Southern Colonies and States, the Carolinas, Georgia, Florida. Public auction 19 and 20 April. Published by Parke-Bernet Galleries, Inc. (affiliated with Sotheby & Co. in London). Contains images of items in the collection. Pages numbered 427-984.

GLC03261.02

14 October 1812

Van Rensselaer, Stephen, 1764-1839

Letter signed

Title: to Major General Henry Dearborn

Report of the U.S. defeat at Queenstown. " ...as I stand prominently responsible for some of these consequences, I beg leave to explain to you...and through you, to my Country, the situation and circumstances in which I have had to act...I shall cheerfully submit my self to the judgement of my country..."

GLC09027