June 15, 1841

Adams, John Quincy, 1767-1848

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Thomas Aspinwall

Introduces George Bishop to Aspinwall, United States Consul to London. Recommends Bishop, claiming that he "has invented a mode of making cloth without spinning and weaving." Informs Aspinwall that while in London, Bishop will attempt to gain a patent for his invention. "Mr. George G. Bishop, a gentleman who has invented a mode of making cloth without spinning and weaving and recommended to me by several friends of highly respectable character, is going to London with a view to obtain a patent for his invention, and I beg leave to commend him to any kind of service which it may at your…

GLC01123

December 25, 1834

Crockett, David "Davy", 1786-1836

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Charles Schultz

One letter addressed to Dr. Cohen from David "Davy" Crockett dated December 25, 1834. Expresses that Andrew Jackson has ruined the government and if Martin Van Buren is elected that he would move to Texas which he considered, "Paradise." Crockett complains of Jackson's sway with American voters, calling them "Volunteer Slaves."

GLC01162

1771

Macaulay, Catharine, 1731-1791

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John Dickinson

A response in draft form to Dickinson's previous letter, concerning her hopes that America confine its "lust for ornaments to the limits of their own ingenuity."

GLC01790.02

December 27, 1819

Harrison, William Henry, 1773-1841

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mathew Carey

Encloses (not present) a joint resolution of the Agricultural & Manufacturing Society indicating the course the Society wishes Congress to follow. Addressed at bottom of second page to Carey as the President of the Society for the Encouragement of Manufactures.

GLC01803

1856-1900

Archer, Edward R., fl. 1830-1917

Header Record

Title: Archive of Confederate naval operations: Va. volunteer navy, Tredegar Iron Works [decimalized .001-.206]

Overall dates 1817-1907 but bulk is 1856-1900. Includes Archer and Jeffery Family papers (100 and 57 items, respectively). The prime parts of this archive concern the service in the U.S. Navy before the Civil War, and the Volunteer Virginia [Confederate] Navy and Tredegar Iron Works [Richmond] during and after the Civil War [Archer was Assistant Supervisor of Tredegar. Archer sought to implement the Volunteer Navy from London (some of his correspondence and his diary are in London). This wide-ranging archive includes materials on the Archer and Jeffreys families (with photographs, letters…

GLC01896

1914

Harding, Warren G., 1865-1923

Autograph manuscript signed

Title: Address of W.G. Harding, Before Railway Business Association

Draft of a speech in which Harding reflects on the history of the railroad and his personal connection with it. He extols its benefits and its role in developing modern life, and argues the importance of maintaining it to the United States. He does not advocate government ownership of the railroads, though. Also discusses labor in regard to the rails. Written in pencil on half-sheets, with some additions in pen. Paginated 1-24, 1A, 2-9, "Final" and "2"; p. 21 is typed and noted to be a "later substitution." Signature written in the title (in the third person).

GLC01968

29 November 1861

Field, Cyrus W. (Cyrus West), 1819-1892

Letter signed

Title: to James Tyler Ames

Field writes to Ames in Chicopee, Massachusetts. Writes, "As a personal favor to me will you consent to manufacture in the very best manner of the very best materials one repeating gun, similar to the one you saw exhibited to the President in Washington last summer, with four hundred steel cartridge chambers like one sent you this day by Adams & Co. Express." Asks whether Ames can take an order for fifty such guns, with twenty thousand steel cartridge chambers. Inquires as to the price for such an order, and instructs that the guns should be delivered to New York.

GLC02019

1886

Bufford, John Henry, 1810-1870

Print

Title: Bird's Eye View of Confederate Prison Pen at Salisbury, N.C.

Printed by J. B. Bufford & Sons, copyright by C.A. Kraus. Panoramic view compiled from a sketch made on the site in 1864, probably after its occupation by federal forces. The lithograph shows the prison camp set up on the grounds of a large "cotton factory" in which the prisoners were forced to work. The whole is guarded and enclosed by a stockade. Shows the tents and pits dug into the ground where Union soldiers were forced to live in. A key identifies 12 sites, including "A Hole from which prisoners tunnelled and escaped."

GLC02004

1 September 1869

Forrest, Nathan Bedford, 1821-1877

Document signed

Title: [1000 dollar Selma, Marion, and Memphis Railroad Company first mortgage eight percent bond]

Bond was "No. 465." Signed twice by Nathan Bedford Forrest as president of the railroad company; co-signed by company secretary, Alpheus Monroe Fowlkes. On verso, includes endorsement of the State of Alabama, signed 25 May 1870 by Governor William Hugh Smith. Bottom half of the page consists of 33 small $40 bond notes. Includes an account balance on verso, signed by a register [name illegible].

GLC02347

January 19, 1844

Morse, Samuel Finley Breese, 1791-1872

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John C. Spencer

States that the lead pipe delivered by F.O. J. Smith, the contractors with Mr. Tatham and his brothers, is defective. Describes the main problem, "I find it defective in many points but particularly in the destructive effect that has been produced upon the insulation of the wires by the hot process of manufacture." Informs that the wires will have to be removed from the pipes, re-varnished, and put back in the pipe. Estimates the cost of the repairs to be $500. States that the Tathams will credit $50 of the cost. Puts much of the blame on his Assistant Professor Fiskee, whom he has since…

GLC02112

15 March 1844

Morse, Samuel Finley Breese, 1791-1872

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John C. Spencer

Answers Spencer's questions about matters involving telegraphic conductors. Gives information on who will supply the pipe, pricing and payment, and delivery of it. States that he first found out about the deficiencies of the pipe on 6 December 1843. With an addition in a different ink at the end of the last paragraph.

GLC02113

12 June 1878

Porter, Horace, 1837-1921

Letter signed

Title: to George C. Pullman

Written as Vice President of the Pullman Company to the President while on vacation. Mentions political news, cost-effectiveness of the elevated trains in New York, and scheduling trains to handle rush hours. Written on Pullman Palace Car Company letterhead.

GLC02114

1791

Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826

Pamphlet

Title: Report the subject of the Cod and Whale Fisheries...

Printed by Francis Childs and John Swain. Folio. A-G2 ($1 signed). Full title: "Report of The Secretary of State, on the Subject of the Cod and Whale Fisheries, Made Conformably to an Order of The House of Representatives...." The House issue of this landmark state paper, one of the most important reports made by Jefferson as the first Secretary of State, ranking in importance with his weights and measures report and commerce report. It is important on two levels: first, as the best statistical report on the history and state of the American fisheries and whaling industry; and second, as a…

GLC02123

12 September 1790

Breck, Samuel, 1747-1809

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Breck is pleased with people Secretary of War Knox introduced to him (perhaps the two men Knox introduced to Breck in GLC02437.04722). Informs Knox that they "express themselves much satisfied with our part of America." For Breck this is important "as it tends to cultivate a good understanding between the Citizens of each State and to cement that Union so necessary to the Happiness of our Country." Breck talks about the government paying for the manufacturing of cutters, and wishes the Secretary of the Treasury to know about the new sail cloth manufacturer in Boston. The purpose is the "…

GLC02437.04727

January 15, 1791

Breck, Samuel, 1747-1809

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Sends an enclosed petition on behalf of "Mr. Hall, a distiller in this Town." States he cannot attest to it as he is not familiar with the subject. Thanks Knox and his wife for their attention to his daughter.

GLC02437.04827

25 September 1791

Breck, Samuel, 1747-1809

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Sends condolences on the death of Knox's son, Marcus. Says "Pray do not be surprised if, after what I have written to you respecting Bank Stock, I should become a Citizen of Philadelphia and that only in a private Character." Laments living in Boston because of the recent high assessment of his taxes (for the coming year, he owes $1,100). Says the twenty richest people in Boston are being forced to pay for the entire expenses of the city. Claims "for eight years past my only employ has been to spend money & establish manufactures, & as I can effect the first as conveniently any where…

GLC02437.05167

23 November 1797

Appleton, Nathaniel, 1731-1798

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Agreement]

Agreement between Knox and settlers that they will go into a large swamp and cut down cedar trees to use for logs.

GLC02437.07053

8 January 1798

Bigelow, William, fl. 1783-1798

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses lime burning.

GLC02437.07078

January 24, 1799

Bingham, William, 1752-1804

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Bingham acknowledges receipt of Knox's letter of 30 December 1798. Bingham sees that Knox has "not as yet made a final arrangement with the Holders of your Notes, - but which I hope will be speedily terminated." Bingham is pleased to know that after Knox pays off his debts, Knox will enjoy a considerable income from his estate. Talks about Knox's timber in Maine and says that regarding the "our lands, which remain to be disposed of," Bingham is "persuaded that my News of effecting a Sale must be confined to Europe." In American, "the Capital is by no means sufficient." Bingham is sure…

GLC02437.07227

30 June 1799

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William Bingham

Knox tells that he and General Cobb have discussed at length "the subject of accelerating the value of the upper and Lower millions" parts of Maine. Knox explains the need and his ideas for surveying and pricing the land and the lumber.

GLC02437.07274

21 October 1796

Gleason, John, fl. 1796-1811

Manuscript letter

Title: [Report concerning Brigadier's Island]

Reports on conditions at Brigadier's Island, particularly regarding wood and lumber, livestock, and the possibility of building a canal. Mentions Mr. Zenas Lothrop and Captain [George] Ulmer.

GLC02437.06848

3 December 1796

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William Bingham

Contains eight pages accompanied by two smaller pages, measuring 12 x 19.6 cm and 8.9 x 18.7 cm respectively. Discusses the development of his lumber business that has occurred since Bingham left Thomaston. Reports in detail on various business ventures and financial transactions.

GLC02437.06876

08 August 1800

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Colonel Avery

Knox tells Avery that he should be receiving "five tons of seasoned oak timber" from Captain Hatevil Libbey "commanding the Schooner Jenny." Avery should pay the $35 freight fee. Knox will ship out more lime and lumber "in about a week or ten days the furthest."

GLC02437.07440

2 March 1801

Beaumez, M. de (Bon-Albert Briois), 1759-1809

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Expresses his displeasure with the American sea captains in the Calcutta ports. Notes their actions reflect poorly on all Americans and that Calcutta society does not distinguish traders from gentleman. Discusses in great length what life is like in India. Remarks upon the manufacturing, their daily amusements, the women in their party, and various other occurrences in India. Also appears to discuss the [Flucker] boys and explains why Francis Flucker and Thomas Flucker were sent to England. Notes the importance of having them both serve England versus one serving England and the other…

GLC02437.07509

January 14, 1806

Baylies & Howard, fl. 1806

Manuscript letter signed

Title: to Henry Jackson Knox

The firm of Baylies & Howard writes to inform Henry Jackson Knox of their receipt of a lime shipment, which leaves a balance due to him in his account of $366.91. Report they will draw on their debtors for the money and will use part of it to pay a debt Knox owes.

GLC02437.07999