29 October 1808

Walker, John, 1744-1809

Autograph document signed

Title: Receipt for the Cherokee annuity for 1808

GLC07562.03.07

14 March 1838

Smith, Daniel, fl. 1838

Autograph document

Title: Clerical copy of an article from the Treaty of 1805

GLC07562.03.11

February 27, 1783

McDougall, Alexander, 1732-1786

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Written by General McDougall under the alias "Brutus" to Major General Knox, lamenting Congress's refusal to pay the army and fund pensions for the officers. Says the motion was declined by Congress "for fear the States would consider it a design in Congress to Establish a Force to awe the States. What conduct will be taken towards the Army on a pace is now very uncertain." Says Congress is fearful that the army might take justice into its own hands. Reports "I should not be surprised if an attempt is soon made to split the Army into detachments to prevent their being formidable." Believes…

GLC02437.01959

February 27, 1856

Clayton, John Middleton, 1796-1856

Autograph letter signed

Title: to James L. Graham Jr.

Letter regarding the negotiation of the Clayton-Bulwer Treaty of Panama. Accompanied by Clay ANS permitting publication, FF on address panel from envelope and newsclipping publishing the letter.

GLC06042.02

February 7, 1803

Varnum, Joseph B., 1751-1821

Pamphlet

Title: Report of the Committee Appointed on so much of the President's Message of the 15th December last...

Title continues: "As Related to the Militia Institution of the United States." Argues that when a 1792 Act (GLC01959) establishing a uniform militia is carried out by the states it will provide complete national defense. Not all states have carried out the prescriptions of that act. Submits a resolution requesting that President Jefferson write a letter to the state governors impressing upon them the importance of fully participating in the militia system. This pamphlet accompanied Jefferson's letter (GLC04626.01).

GLC04626.02

February 17, 1788

Sargent, Winthrop, 1753-1820

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Encloses a letter to be forwarded to General [Arthur] St. Clair. Had assumed he would meet St. Clair in New York and that an Indian treaty would be negotiated by St. Clair in April. Plans to remain in Boston until the meeting of the Ohio Company, to be held in March at Providence, Rhode Island. Refers to Ohio Company business, mentioning Captain [Thomas] Hutchins. Mentions the majority by which the United States Constitution was passed in Massachusetts.

GLC02437.03799

February 27, 1747

Fairfield, John, fl. 1747

Manuscript document

Title: [John Fairfield's declaration regarding a settlement near Witchcassett]

John Fairfield offers an affidavit regarding Witchcassett, "four miles from Sheepscott and thirty four miles from St. George River, in the County of York" (present-day Maine). Attests that he moved to Witchcassett in 1738, commenting that at the time, forty families and householders lived in the settlement. Remarks on additional settlers in later years and sawmills located in the area. Recounts that in 1744, settlers felt vulnerable after hearing of the war that broke out in Europe between Britain and France, and many moved away from the settlement. In 1745, some settlers moved when…

GLC02437.10408

January 1973

Ellis, Bob, fl. 1973

Photograph

Title: [Photograph of American Indian women standing outside the Bureau of Indian Affairs]

One photograph taken by Bob Ellis dated January 1973. Image displays American Indian women standing outside an office at the Bureau of Indian Affairs.

GLC09853

22 May 1822

Dorr, Ebenezer Ritchie, 1799-1873

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Aaron Hobart

Thanks Hobart for helping his get information for Thomas Wilson of London about a claim made by William Sutton Skinner under the Florida Treaty (see GLC06313.182). Comments on his efforts to obtain the information.

GLC06313.04.186

16 April 1822

Dorr, Ebenezer Ritchie, 1799-1873

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Aaron Hobart

Seeks information for Thomas Wilson of London about a claim made by William Sutton Skinner under "the Florida Treaty."

GLC06313.04.182

1862

Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865

Pamphlet

Title: Message of the President of the United States, transmitting a copy of the treaty between the U.S. and her Britannic Majesty for the suppression of the African slave trade.

Lincoln: "It is desirable that such legislation as may be necessary to carry the treaty into effect should be enacted as soon as may comport with the convenience of Congress."

GLC09398

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

1850-1851

Autograph manuscript signed

Title: [Journal of the U.S.S. Portsmouth of the African Squadron, U.S. Navy]

Journal of the U.S.S. Portsmouth of the African Squadron, U.S. Navy, organized to protect legitimate American trading activity in western Africa, as well as to suppress "the Slave trade, so far as the Citizens of Flag of the U.S. may be found engaged therein." Includes a letter to the commander of the U.S.S. Dale, sending a copy of the treaty with Britain that authorized the anti-slave trade patrols, and the following order: "Should you meet any of the British Cruisers engaged in the suppression of the Slave trade, you are to communicate freely with them on this service, and whenever it can…

GLC09362

7 May 1921

Pamphlet

Title: Journal Officiel de Haute-Silesie [French]

Numerical Results of the Inter-Allied Government and Upper Silesie.

GLC02766.002

17 August 1900

Map

Title: Upper Silesia Plebiscite Area

Shows area of developed mineral resources, including coal bearing area. Also includes railways and district boundaries. Red line for final British proposal, Blue for French, and Green for League of Nations lines. Written in Upper Silesia, located today mostly in Poland, with small parts in the Czech Republic

GLC02766.003

circa 1900-1929

Map

Title: Upper-Silesian Plebiscite-Area

Final Results of the Plebiscite shown by districts.

GLC02766.009

May 1921

Firich, Charles T., fl. 1921

Book

Title: Polish Character of Upper Silesia

Includes Treaty of Versailles and several maps and diagrams relating to the Plebiscite voting results.

GLC02766.017

circa 1900-1929

Typed document

Title: Results of the Plebiscite [French]

Includes population, total number of votes, percentage of votes of the population, etc.

GLC02766.043

30 June 1920

Typed manuscript

Title: Appreciation of the Upper Silesian Situation

The demographics of Silesia are discussed, followed by the political parties in Silesia. Propaganda from Poland and Germany are discussed as well as the raw materials produced in the region. Different solutions are suggested as to the Silesian problem.

GLC02766.045

30 April 1921

Typed manuscript

Title: Les Inhabitants de Haute-Silesie...[French]

Mentions the Treaty of Versailles.

GLC02766.049

29 April 1921

Typed manuscript

Title: Comission Interalliee De Gouvernement Et De Plebiscite De Haute-Silesie [French]

The results of the plebiscite vote, analysis of the three zones and their industries.

GLC02766.050

30 April 1921

Typed manuscript

Title: Expose du Representant de la France sur L'etablissement de la Frontiere de l'Allemagne en Haute-Silesie [French]

Analysis of land allocated to Germany and Poland in Upper Silesia.

GLC02766.051

27 October 1921

Typed manuscript

Title: English Translation of the Report on Transitional Measures of an Economic Measure

Outlines the provisions designed to ensure continuity in the economic life of Upper Silesia including railways, monetary system, coal products, social insurance, etc.

GLC02766.052

6 May 1922

Typed manuscript

Title: Meine Liber Werter Freund Wiktor! [German]

Includes 3 copies. Mentions German Russian relationship.

GLC02766.053

circa 1900-1929

Typed manuscript

Title: Dispositions concernant la remise par la Commission Interalliee de Gouvernement et de Plebisicite de Haute-Silesie [French]

Concerning the territories attributed to Germany and Poland as a result of the Treaty of Versailles. Includes public services, jurisdiction, postal service, telegraph services, and raw materials.

GLC02766.054