1845

Carney, Julia A. Fletcher, 1823-1908

Autograph manuscript signed

Title: Little drops of water [poem signed and dated 1845]

GLC02453.07

8 January 1879

Lanier, Sidney, 1842-1881

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Roberto Brothen

Requests a copy of the, "The Book of the Sonnet," by Leigh Hunt and S. Adams Lee be sent to him as well as a copy of "The Marque of Poets." Informs Brothen that Longfellow has written him for permission to print his own work, "The Marshes of Glynn," in Longfellow's "Poems of Places" series. Advises that he has complied and told Longfellow to contact Brothen about the matter. Hopes Brothen's book has done well.

GLC02453.21

24 March 1859

Moore, Clement Clarke, 1779-1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Lewis J. Cist

Sends an autograph and informs Cist, "The inclosed is all I can get for you. I have cut it from an old book."

GLC02453.23

1865

Pike, Albert, 1809-1891

Autograph manuscript signed

Title: Song: When Autumn's chilly winds complain

GLC02453.27

7 June 1895

Root, George F. (George Frederick), 1820-1895

Autograph manuscript signed

Title: [Letter and lyrics of Root's song "Tramp, tramp, tramp the boys are marching"]

Root, an American songwriter, thanks Mr. Massett for poems, and transmits the lyrics of "Tramp," a song that became popular during the Civil War.

GLC02467.22

1837-1908

Stafford, Robert H., fl. 1837-1866

Header Record

Title: Robert H. Stafford Collection [Decimalized .01- .98]

Stafford enlisted as a sergeant in the 12th Alabama infantry. Contains letters and newsclippings about the Peninsula Campaign, advance into Maryland, Chancellorsville, Gettysburg, Wilderness, Spotsylvania, and Early's raid on Washington, D.C. Preliminary inventory included.

GLC02618

13 May 1864

Martin, R.L., fl. 1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to family

Mentions Grant's refusal of Lee's flag of truce, the weather, and taking Richmond within a month. On verso of printed poem "The Battle of Gettysburg" by G.P. Hardwick. Written at Camp Stoneman.

GLC08447

11 May 1861

Hall, Thomas W., fl. 1861

Newspaper

Title: The south. [Vol.1, no. 18 (May 11, 1861)]

A pro-South newspaper published at 74 Baltimore Street, near Gay Street, in Baltimore. Front page has a column of vignettes about underdogs in history - making an analogy to the seemingly tough situation of the South at this early part of the war. Also an update on the special session of the Maryland Legislature and a column of news by telegraph. Reference to an Abraham Lincoln speech from Congress in 1848 on page 2 where he gave approbation to revolution. Harsh poem by "A Lady," on Henry Beecher Stowe titled "On a Popular New York Preacher." Contains news on the city of Baltimore and…

GLC08725.07

December 1796

Nichols, John, 1745-1826

Magazine

Title: The Gentleman's Magazine [Vol. 66, No. 2 (December 1796)]

Contains a poem praising George Washington entitled "On General Washington, and his farewell letter to the United States." Includes various articles covering a broad range of topics. Appears to have been disbound from a larger volume, pages are numbered 978-1062.

GLC08729

1888

Whitman, Walt, 1819-1892

Book signed

Title: Complete Poems and Prose of Walt Whitman 1855-1888

Printed on titlepage, "Authenticated & Personal Book (handled by W.W.) ... Portraits from Life ... Autograph." Contains printings of Leaves of Grass (1881), Specimen Days and Collect (1882), and November Boughs (1888). Each printing paginated separately for a total of 898 pages bound into one volume.

GLC08728

1830

Bowen, Henry, 1794-1874

Broadside

Title: A mirror for the intemperate

Temperance broadside with poems and extracts such as "Ode to Rum" and "Set Down that Glass." Also includes some illustrations. Printed on cloth for Nathaniel Boynton by Henry Bowen's Chemical Print. Mounted on cloth covered board; dimensions include mounting.

GLC08600

1794

Butler, William Orlando, 1791-1880

Header Record

Title: Hudibras, in three parts, written in the time of the late wars

Zachary Grey, Ed.. With Hogarth's engravings. With index and errata. Bookplate of John Pollexfen Bastard on front pastedown.

GLC08411

17 September 1864

Harper & Brothers, 1833-1962

Newspaper

Title: Harper's weekly. [Vol. VIII, no. 403 (September 19, 1864)]

Cover illustration entitled, "Harry Davis Capturing the Battle-Flag of the Thirtieth Louisiana Regiment, at the Battle of Ezra Church." Includes articles on General William T. Sherman, the presidential election of 1864, General George McClellan, and Admiral David G. Farragut. Contains a map showing the field of operations under Ulysses S. Grant, Sherman, and Farragut. Includes sketches of McClellan, Farragut, and other subjects throughout. Also prints literary items such as poems and excerpts of stories.

GLC08430.05

20 May 1843

Madison, Dolley, 1768-1849

Autograph manuscript signed

Title: [Quotation on love]

Six line poetic quotation on love. "Love should be pure harmless as pilgrims kisses on the shrines of virgin martyrs, . . ." Docket states "Mrs. D. P. Madison, lady of the late President, her own composition and writing."

GLC00163

January 20, 1812

Ellery, William, 1727-1820

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George G. Channing

In the letter, William Ellery thanks his grandson for his letter and for the wine he sent. He apologizes for the delay in responding due to outfitting a revenue cutter to cruise against violators of the Non-Intercourse Act. He reports that he has received a letter from R.H. Dana of Provincetown. In the letter, he praises education, and includes local news intended for Channing's mother and mentions a letter of recommendation for R.H. Dana. He asks that the letter be forwarded to M.R. Dana. A poetic note is written on the envelope leaf.

GLC00108.01

February 3, 1829

Adams, John Quincy, 1767-1848

Poem

Title: to Miss Anna McKnight

A poem in which he expresses his attachment to her and asks her to consider him a true and honest friend: "My pulses, mix'd emotions blend, unchang'd by wind or weather. Of lover-brother-father-friend, to take them all together." Adams was President of the United States from 1825 until March 1829.

GLC00209

1902

Lowell, James Russell, 1819-1891

Header Record

Title: The anti-slavery papers of James Russell Lowell.

First edition. No. 141 of a Limited edition of 525 copies. Uncut and unopened. Published by Houghton Mifflin and Company.

GLC00267.013

1886

Stedman, Edmund Clarence, 1833-1908

Letter

Title: Lithographic letter requesting autograph

Hopes to insert into his private copy of "Poets of America" original drafts or autographic copies of poems by the authors represented in the book. He is also collecting engravings of the authors, and asks his correspondent to send a photograph if such an engraving does not exist. Unsigned, but name penciled in at bottom.

GLC00496.033.04

April 15, 1831

Lee, Sarah, 1791-1856

Autograph letter signed

Title: to unknown

Delivers an account of her travels. Mentions her respect for Thomas Pringle.

GLC00496.187

January 23, 1848

Lover, Samuel, 1797-1868

Autograph letter signed

Title: to J.M. Dawson

Describes the reception of his poem in New York City and Philadelphia. Discusses Broadway and the New York theatre scene. Affixed to verso is a satirical letter from Dawson dated February 25, 1854 presenting Lover with a diamond ring.

GLC00496.189

August 22, 1832

Macaulay, Thomas Babington, & Baron, 1800-1859

Autograph note signed

Title: to unknown

Apologizes for being unable to attend an introduction to Samuel Taylor Coleridge arranged by the note's recipient.

GLC00496.190

May 26, 1831

Mackintosh, James, 1765-1832

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Thomas Pringle

Discusses the failure of obtaining a pension for Samuel Taylor Coleridge.

GLC00496.193

July 24, 1834

Mitford, Mary Russell, 1787-1855

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Thomas Pringle

Reports travel difficulties from an exciting trip to London. Notes, "if I had staid a week longer I should have been brought back in my coffin." Has been able to write since her return. Mounted (possibly glued) to a single piece of thick, gray paper.

GLC00496.198

August 7, 1828

Montgomery, James, 1771-1854

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Thomas Pringle

Discusses poetry versus fiction as an art form. Allows his poetry to be used by the Anti-Slavery Society for publication in their periodical.

GLC00496.199

March 28, 1847

Moore, Thomas, 1779-1852

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Howe Gould

Thomas Moore congratulates Gould on the publication of his poetry. Moore discusses his own timidity in publishing.

GLC00496.200