September 16, 1679

Kendall, William, fl. 1679

Manuscript document

Title: Proposition for Indian policy [in Dutch]

Contains two separate proposals. Robert Livingston signed as the translator of both proposals.

GLC03107.01880

29 December 1795

Colerick, Hunter & Beaumont, fl. 1795-1797

Newspaper

Title: The western telegraphe, and Washington advertiser. [Vol. 1, no. 20 (December 29, 1795)]

Contains President George Washington's seventh State of the Union Address. Among other topics, Washington discusses treaties confirmed by the Creek and Cherokee tribes, a treaty of navigation with Great Britain, and a review of the United States military. Contains articles on foreign and domestic affairs, advertisements, and announcements. Fragile, especially near the edges.

GLC03433

30 March 1795

Washington, George, 1732-1799

Document signed

Title: [Appointment of David Humphreys Commissioner Plenipotentiary for Algiers treaty]

President George Washington's Commission of Humphreys to negotiate a treaty of amity and commerce with Tripoli. Countersigned by Sec. of State Edmund Randolph. Features paper seal, image visible on verso. Docket on verso reads "To the Most Illustrious the Bashaw, Lords and Governors, of the City and Kingdom of Tripoli."

GLC03196

5 August 1953

Eisenhower, Dwight D. (Dwight David), 1890-1969

Typed letter signed

Title: to Samuel Cavert

Thanks him for his letter on behalf of the National Council of Churches of Christ about the Korean Armistice. Expresses his relief to see the end of the bloodshed in Korea and hopes for a lasting peace. Mentions that is necessary that the United States keep up the security effort to accomplish this. Addressed to Reverend Samuel McCrea Cavert, D.D., General Secretary, National Council of the Churches of Christ in the USA. Note in pencil on letter states a copy was sent to Public Relations.

GLC03208

1864

Matthews, James, Muscoe, 1822-?

Book

Title: The Statutes at Large of the Provisional Government of the Confederate States of America

Compilation of laws created "By Authority of Congress" and edited by Matthews. Title page states Matthews was an attorney and a law clerk in the Confederate Department of Justice. Published in Richmond by the Confederate Congress and printed by R.M. Smith the printer to Congress. Pages 1-9 contain Constitution of Provisional Government. Pages 11-23 contain official Constitution of Confederate States of America. Pages 27-286 contain Public Acts of the Provisional Congress. Text of Indian treaties at pages 290-411. Index paginated as i-xlviii at the back of the book. Purple stamp from Adjudant…

GLC03163

29 August 1789

Fenno, John, 1751-1798

Newspaper

Title: Gazette of the United States. [No. XL (August 29, 1789)]

Reports on the activities in the House of Representatives. Contains articles on sugaring, constitutional government, trade, and proposed constitutional amendments (preface to the Bill of Rights). Two acts passed by Congress also appear on p. 4, the first pertains to the governance of the Northwest Territory and the second provides for the payment of expenses associated with treaty negotiations with Indians and the appointment of a commissioner for managing negotiations. Contains a continuation of "The Right Constitution of a Commonwealth examined."

GLC03175

February 25, 1890

Harrison, Benjamin, 1833-1901

Document signed

Title: [Ratification of extradition convention with Great Britain and Ireland]

Authorizes the Secretary of State to affix the seal of the United States to Harrison's ratification " ... of the original and exchange copy of extradition convention with Great Britain and Ireland supplementary to the Tenth Article of August 9, 1842 and full Power to make the same." One black and length bust engraving of Harrison included.

GLC03397

January 21,1805 - December 30, 1805

Russell, John, 1764-1831

Newspaper

Title: Boston gazette. [Vol. 17, no. 42 (Jan. 21, 1805) - v. 19, no. 35 (Dec. 30 1805)]

In addition to regular news items like reports from the American states, the Massachusetts legislature, the Congress of the United States, and foreign intelligence, the newspaper features articles on the nomination and re-election of Governor Caleb Strong, the trial of Supreme Court Justice Samuel Chase, the valedictory address of Aaron Burr who was not re-nominated for vice president, peace with Tripoli, the annual message of President Jefferson, and the death of Lord Nelson. Ninety three issues are bound in all. The following issues are missing: 14 March, 6 June, 13 June, 11 July, 26…

GLC03379

17 June 1781

Morris, Gouverneur, 1752-1816

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John Jay

Writes to Jay, then Minister to Spain, about Jays appointment as one of five commissioners to negotiate peace during the American Revolution (which eventually resulted in the Treaty of Paris). Gives advice on how to deal with Spain, asking him to reiterate their commitment to winning the war and to "Hint a private Treaty to comprehend the Cession of the Floridas and even of Jamaica as an Ultimatum of Peace." Praises the appointment of Thomas McKean as President of Congress. The letter was continued on 10 July and 17 July 1781. Signed twice.

GLC03257

10 May 1783

Varick, Richard, 1753-1831

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Glen

George Washington's secretary describes to Glen, a deputy quartermaster general in the Revolutionary War, his eyewitness account of Washington's meeting with Sir Guy Carleton at Tappan, New York. Provides details of the meeting, which was intended to arrange the terms of British withdrawal.

GLC03266

25 May 1789

Washington, George, 1732-1799

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Comte de Moustier re: rejecting his claim to deal directly with Washington

Written as President, to the French Minister to the US. Moustier wished to bypass the cabinet in negotiating a commercial treaty. Published in: Fitzpatrick, Writings of GW, 30: 333-35.

GLC03278

24 December 1782

Adams, John, 1735-1826

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Charles W. F. Dumas re: need to conclude a peace treaty (treaty of Paris)

Written as American Peace Commissioner in Paris. Dumas served as an American agent in the Hague. Requests a copy of G. Pownal's Pensees sur la Revolution &c. Adams writes "We cannot say whether we are to have Peace or not. I wish the definitive Treaty were Signed or the Negotiations broken off that I may return to you."

GLC03296

March 10, 1886

Indian Rights Association

Pamphlet

Title: Speech of Hon. Byron M. Cutcheon in the House of Representatives

One pamphlet entitled, "Speech of Hon. Byron M. Cutcheon," published by the Indian Rights Association dated March 10, 1886. Pertains to the appropriations and fulfilling treaties.

GLC10051.12

December 1886

Indian Rights Association

Pamphlet

Title: The Colleges and the Indians

One pamphlet entitled, "The Colleges and the Indians," published by the Indian Rights Association dated December 1886. Pertains to the appropriations and fulfilling treaties. Pertains to preserving the natural lands in New York and for colleges to assist with these efforts.

GLC10051.13

December 1886

Indian Rights Association

Pamphlet

Title: The Helplessness of the Indians Before the Law with an outline of Proposed Legislation

One pamphlet entitled, "The Helplessness of the Indians Before the Law with an outline of Proposed Legislation," published by the Indian Rights Association dated December 1886. Pertains to indigineous people's legal status and legislation proposed to improve their situation.

GLC10051.14

December 4, 1886

Indian Rights Association

Pamphlet

Title: [Letter printed in the New York Evening Post]

One pamphlet that is a printing of a letter as it appeared in the New York Evening Post published by the Indian Rights Association dated December 4, 1886. Pertains to indigineous people's legal status and legislation proposed to improve their situation.

GLC10051.15

March 4, 1887

Rhoads, James A., fl. 1887

Pamphlet

Title: Our Next Duty to the Indians

One pamphlet entitled, "Our Next Duty to the Indians" dated March 4, 1887 written by James A. Rhoads. Pertains to indigineous people's legal status and legislation proposed to improve their situation.

GLC10051.16

1887

Indian Rights Association

Pamphlet

Title: A Brief Statement of the Object, Achievements, and Needs of the Indian Rights Association

One pamphlet entitled, "A Brief Statement of the Object, Achievements, and Needs of the Indian Rights Association" dated 1887. Pertaining to an update of the Indian Rights Association.

GLC10051.17

February 2, 1887

Indian Rights Association

Pamphlet

Title: An act for the allotment of lands in severalty to Indians on the various reservations...

One printing of an act entitled, "An act for the allotment of lands in severalty to Indians on the various reservations..."

GLC10051.18

March 1887

Painter, Charles C., 1833-1895

Pamphlet

Title: The Dawes Land In Severalty Bill and Indian Emancipation

One pamphlet entitled, "The Dawes Land In Severalty Bill and Indian Emancipation," written by Charles Painter dated March 1887.

GLC10051.19

March 13, 1887

Indian Rights Association

Pamphlet

Title: Friendship That Asks for Pay

One pamphlet entitled, "Friendship That Asks for Pay," written by Charles Painter dated March 13, 1887. Pertains to the Land-in-Severalty bill.

GLC10051.20

March 12, 1887

Indian Rights Association

Pamphlet

Title: Poor Material For an Indian Agent

One pamphlet entitled, "Poor Material For an Indian Agent," dated March 12, 1887. Item is a printing of a letter written by an indigineous man related to the influence of alcoholism brought to reservations by Special Agents.

GLC10051.21

May 1887

Indian Rights Association

Pamphlet

Title: Allotments of Lands

One pamphlet entitled, "Allotments of Lands," dated May 1887. Item is written in defense of the land sevaralty bill also known as the Dawes Act.

GLC10051.22

May 1887

Indian Rights Association

Pamphlet

Title: Report of the Special Committee of the National Service Reform League

One pamphlet entitled, "Report of the Special Committee of the National Service Reform League," dated May 1887. Pertains to land rights and citizenship of indigienous people in the United States.

GLC10051.23

December 17, 1887

Indian Rights Association

Pamphlet

Title: A Typical Indian Removal

One pamphlet entitled, "A Typical Indian Removal," dated December 17, 1887. Pertains to visiting the Chippewa people at the Turtle Mountain reservation. Describes their poor living conditions.

GLC10051.24