1834

Durand, Asher Brown, 1796-1886

Engraving

Title: Jacob Brown

One engraving of Jacob Brown. Engraved by A.B. Durand from an original painting by J.W. Jarvis.

GLC08878.2077

circa 1830-1850

Parker, George, ?-1868

Engraving

Title: William Bainbridge

One engraving of William Bainbridge, U.S.N. Engraved by George Parker from an original painting by J.W. Jarvis.

GLC08878.2078

22 January 1815

Madison, James, 1751-1836

Document signed

Title: [Appointment of Job Northrop as sailing master]

One document countersigned by Navy Secretary Benjamin Williams Crowninshield and registered by E.W. DuVal. This document concerns the appointment of Job Northrop to the position of sailing master.

GLC10008

circa 1810

Fulton, Robert, 1765-1815

Sketch

Title: [Watercolor drawing showing conversion of merchant vessels to torpedo ships]

One sketch detailing the conversion of merchant vessels into torpedo ships dated circa 1810. Two paneled drawing showing conversion of merchant vessels into torpedo ships. Each sides contains notes written by Fulton about obtaining and outfitting the ships. In pencil with gray and blue-gray washes. With stamp of New Jersey Historical Society. The ships were planned as part of the east coast defense against British attack. For more information, refer to "Fulton's Torpedo War and Submarine Explosions" (New York, 1810).

GLC10019

1815-1816

Davis, William A., fl. 1815-1817

Book

Title: State Papers, 1st Session, 14th Congress

GLC08636.01

1817

Davis, William A., fl. 1815-1817

Book

Title: State Papers, 2nd Session, 14th Congress

GLC08636.02

1817

Davis, William A., fl. 1815-1817

Book

Title: State Papers, 2nd Session, 14th Congress

GLC08636.03

1816

Wilkinson, James, 1757-1825

Book

Title: Memoirs of My Own Times vol. 1

Three volume set accompanied by small atlas.

GLC07457.01

1816

Wilkinson, James, 1757-1825

Book

Title: Memoirs of My Own Times vol. 2

Three volume set accompanied by small atlas.

GLC07457.02

1816

Wilkinson, James, 1757-1825

Book

Title: Memoirs of My Own Times vol. 3

Three volume set accompanied by small atlas.

GLC07457.03

circa 1846-1848

Sartain, John, 1808-1897

Engraving

Title: [Engraving of William J. Worth]

One print of William J. Worth. Includes signature. Originally from a daguerreotype.

GLC08878.1044

1848

Sartain, John, 1808-1897

Engraving

Title: [Engraving of William J. Worth]

One print of William J. Worth engraved by John Sartain for Graham’s Magazine dated 1848. Includes a dedication and signature.

GLC08878.1045

circa 1846-1848

Johnson, Fry, & Co., fl. 1825-1873

Engraving

Title: [Engraving of William J. Worth]

One print of William J. Worth engraved by Johnson, Fry & Co. Created from an original painting by Alonzo Chappel.

GLC08878.1046

circa 1990

Peale, Charles Wilson, 1741-1827

Postcard

Title: Postcard of James Wilkinson

One blank postcard of James Wilkinson dated circa 1990. Bust portrait of Wilkinson based on a painting by Charles Willson Peale.

GLC08878.0884

circa 1830

Peale, Charles Wilson, 1741-1827

Engraving Signed

Title: Engraving of James Wilkinson

One engraving of James Wilkinson dated circa 1830. Bust portrait of Wilkinson based on a painting by Charles Willson Peale.

GLC08878.0885

circa 1830

Engraving Signed

Title: Engraving of James Wilkinson

One engraving of James Wilkinson dated circa 1830. Profile portrait of Wilkinson.

GLC08878.0886

1888

Wilson, Joseph T., 1826-1891

Book

Title: The black phalanx; a history of the negro soldiers of the United States in the wars of 1775-1812, 1861-1865.

Published by the American Publishing Company. States that Wilson, an African American, served in the 2nd Regiment, Louisiana Native Guard Volunteers, and in the famous 54th Massachusetts Volunteers. Includes text and illustrations related to the American Revolution, the War of 1812, and the Civil War. Contains a photo of Wilson, located opposite to the title page. Wilson dedicates the book to commanders of African American troops, stating "If what I have written shall call to your minds, and present justly to the patriotic public, the indescribably hardships which you endured on the march…

GLC06192

February 13, 1815

United States. Congress

Pamphlet

Title: Resolutions reported by the military committee, expressive of the high sense entertained by Congress, of the patriotism and good conduct of the people of Louisiana and New Orleans, during the late military operations before that city.

Published by Roger Chew Weightman, congressional printer. States that Senator William Branch Giles, a member of the committee on military affairs, read the included resolutions, expressing the patriotism of Louisiana citizens in the Battle of New Orleans. Praises New Orleans citizens for offering accommodation to their own and enemy soldiers. States that President James Madison will be requested to inform William Charles C. Claiborne, Governor of Louisiana, of the meritorious conduct of New Orleans citizens.

GLC06078

1861

Garrison, William Lloyd, 1805-1879

Pamphlet

Title: The loyalty & devotion of colored Americans in the Revolution and War of 1812.

Published by Robert F. Wallcut. Contains excerpts from speeches and quotations related to African American military service. Includes excerpts from a William Howard Day speech delivered at a convention for African Americans held in Cleveland, Ohio, 9 September 1852; excerpts from an address delivered in 1842 before the Congregational and Presbyterian Anti-Slavery Society of Francestown, New Hampshire, by Dr. Harris (according to many sources an African American Revolutionary War veteran); excerpts from an 1821 speech by Dr. Clarke in the convention to revise the New York State Constitution;…

GLC06130

19 May 1812

Macon, Nathaniel, 1758-1837

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John Langdon

Reports that James Madison was nominated for president and Langdon for vice president by Republican Congressional Caucus. Congratulates Langdon and describes his nomination as "made without the solicitation or intrigue of any one of your acquaintances, I consider it made purely on principle." Hopes Langdon will accept the nomination. Macon was a North Carolina congressman. Langdon declined the nomination.

GLC05899.01

21 May 1812

Gallatin, Albert, 1761-1849

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John Langdon

Urges Langdon to accept the nomination for vice president, claiming that "Your not declining the nomination to the vice presidency is, in my opinion, essential to Union, Republicanism and the public welfare." Heaps praise on Langdon. Earnestly exhorts him to take the nomination for the public good and to avert the creation of factions in the party, "which will lead to toryism and perhaps worse consequences." Langdon declined the nomination.

GLC05899.02

22 May 1812

Smilie, John, 1741-1812

Letter signed

Title: to John Langdon

Cosigned by William H. Crawford and Charles Cutts. On behalf of the Republican members of Congress, informs Langdon of his nomination for the vice presidency. Comments on the difficulties facing the nation, claiming that "In this awful period of arms, & calamities, when the whole system of nature appears to be convulsed, the Republic has a right to the service of its citizens." Urges him to consent to the nomination. Langdon declined the nomination.

GLC05899.03

29 May 1812

Varnum, Joseph B., 1751-1821

Autograph document signed

Title: [Extracts from the proceedings Republican presidential and vice presidential nominating convention]

Records the process by which James Madison and John Langdon were nominated for president and vice president for the election of 1812. Also indicates the failed attempt to nominate Elbridge Gerry for vice president: "[O]n counting the ballots... for John Langdon 64 for Elbridge Gerry 16..." Langdon declined the nomination.

GLC05899.05

May 1812

Header Record

Title: Five documents to John Langdon regarding his nomination as vice president [decimalized]

GLC05899

29 May 1812

Nicholson, Joseph H., 1770-1817

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John Langdon

Urges Langdon to accept the nomination for vice president, stating that his "services are necessary to the public weal. The Union must be consolidated by combining the strength of the Southern and Eastern States in the two highest offices of the Government." Praises Langdon and mentions the failed attempt to nominate Elbridge Gerry. Langdon declined the nomination.

GLC05899.04