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11 December 1821

Gay, Ebenezer, 1771-1842

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Aaron Hobart

Mentions that he had a meeting with the commissioners "under the Florida Treaty," referring to the 1819 Adams-Onis Treaty (annexing Florida), which was ratified in 1821. The bulk of the letter discusses a claim related to a bankruptcy case, and mentions "the late law of the U.S. establishing an uniform system of B y" and seeks Hobart's assistance in the matter.

GLC06313.04.118

circa 1818-1821

Gavit & Duthie, fl. 1840-1850

Map

Title: Map of the Frontiers of the Northern Colonies with the Boundary Line established Between them and the Indians at the Treaty held by S. Will Johnson at Ft. Stanwix in Novr. 1768.

This document is a map that shows the Colonies of New York, New Jersey, Maryland, Virginia, and the Ohio Valley Territory to the west of them. The map contains corrections and improvements from the Evans Map made by Guy Johnson, who was a British deputy agent to the Indians. It was engraved and printer by Gavit & Duthie, who work in Albany, New York. The map is detailed only to the extent that it tracks major river sna streams, with some indication of mountainous regions. Date range is inferred from dated letter also included in the collection.

GLC05634.08

1802-1822 ca.

Pinkney, William, 1764-1822

Autograph manuscript signed

Title: Notebook

Discusses ceding of Florida from Great Britain to Spain in 1783; the Pinkney family coats of arms, the "Cession of Louisiana by France to the US" including the retroceding of Florida from France to Spain, legal cases and decisions.

GLC07602.01

1905

Underwood & Underwood, fl. 1888-1930

Photograph

Title: Working for Peace - President Roosevelt and Envoys of Mikado and Czar

Stereoview. Roosevelt stands in the center of the picture with his top hat in his hand. The two Japanese envoys are on his left, while the Russians are on his right. An explanation of the historical situation appears on the back of the card, including the toast Roosevelt made when dining with the peace delegates and quotes from the Brooklyn Eagle, Emperor William and Pope Pius X. Versions of the picture's caption in English, French, German, Spanish, Swedish and Russian follow. The picture bears the publisher's number 7744. Written aboard the "Mayflower"

GLC06449.46

February 16, 1869

Johnson, Andrew, 1808-1875

Typed document

Title: Treaty between the United States of America and the Eastern Band of Shoshonees and the Bannack Tribe of Indians

concluded July 3, 1868 proclaimed February 24, 1869

GLC04099.79

February 16, 1869

Johnson, Andrew, 1808-1875

Typed document

Title: Amendatory Treaty to the Treaty of June 9, 1863 between the United States of America and the Nez Perce Tribe of Indians

concluded August 13, 1868 proclaimed February 24, 1869

GLC04099.80

11 August 1945

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe is awaiting the official announcement for acceptance of Japan's surrender. He went to Reims on Thursday night. He is also very glad Sylvia met up with Alvin. Written at Camp Boston

GLC09414.1476

15 August 1945

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Mae says it is all over except for the signing. He listened to the radio about the various celebrations in American cities. He also tried to get a furlough to Paris but failed, he will try to get a different furlough somewhere else next week. Written at Camp Boston

GLC09414.1480

6 April 1945

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe wrote excitedly about the Russian denunciation of their neutrality pact with Japan. He also went to a show, and says he is glad Ben liked his mother's chicken cacciatore.

GLC09414.1374

18 April 1945

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe writes that he is more adjusted to the fact that they have to move because he had already made the physical separation. He also says he is sorry to hear that Russia decided to honor all her treaties.

GLC09414.1380

24 June 1945

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe speculates about the upcoming conference and where each country stands and how each country is viewed. He wonders how Churchill will do in the upcoming election.

GLC09414.1438

25 July 1878

Evarts, William Maxwell, 1818-1901

Printed document

Title: Message from the President of the United States

A convention, revising certain portions of existing treaties and further extending commercial intercourse between the United States and Japan. 2 copies

GLC09400.571

4 December 1878

Printed document

Title: In the Senate of the United States

Resolution: steps ought to be taken to provide for an early termination of the fisheries and customs arrangements between the United States and Great Britain.

GLC09400.572