12 July 1806

Ellery, William, 1727-1820

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George Wanton Ellery

Written to his son at Captain Barney's School in Wickford, Rhode Island. Encloses a pair of socks, enlarged by Nancy. Hopes that George will use his remaining time at school well. Discusses the question as to whether or not Lombardy poplar and worms that infest it are poisonous. A Member of the Continental Congress from 1776 until 1785, William Ellery was a signer of the Declaration of Independence. He was Collector of the Port of Newport from 1790 until 1820.

GLC02300.25

6 August 1806

Ellery, William, 1727-1820

Autograph letter

Title: to George Wanton Ellery

Written to his son at Captain Barney's School in Wickford, Rhode Island. Would be glad to know if George wishes to be at the "commencement in Cambridge." If so, he should be "here on the 18th of this month, for commencement is on the 27th." Has been expecting a letter from him. Undoubtedly George has heard of the death of his Aunt Champlin. She has gone to her eternal reward, for she was a pious woman. Ellery sends regards to Mr. Updike and Captain Barney, and to their families. A Member of the Continental Congress from 1776 until 1785, William Ellery was a signer of the Declaration of…

GLC02300.26

1861-1865

Porter, Charles F., fl. 1861-1865

Header Record

Title: [Collection of Charles F. Porter, C company, 2nd regiment, Michigan, infantry] [Decimalized .01- .91]

Porter was a Private in the 2nd Michigan Infantry, Co. C. The collection includes correspondence, Porter's Michigan teacher's license, printed scripture passages, newspaper clippings, and genealogical materials on the Porter family. Some transcripts available.

GLC02172

1860-1877

Powers, John Hale, fl. 1973

Header Record

Title: [Collection of John H. Powers, 1st regiment, Vermont, cavalry] [decimalized]

Collection of 75 letters written to a private in the first Vermont Cavalry, 1860-77, from friends and schoolmates at Newbury Seminary, and fraternity brothers from Wesleyan College. Some of the letters are from soldiers in the field, while others are from civilians writing about the war and their work at home. Letters discuss political climate, college courses, the trials of teaching, and the war. The collection also includes a group of 14 printed items. Highlights include ten letters from Dr. George Gale, four while he is Acting Staff Surgeon, Calvary Corp. Hospital, City Point,…

GLC02181

1871-1881

Hemans, Daniel Wright, fl. 1872-1881

Header Record

Title: Letters with wife Nancy, to Rev. & Mrs Shiras [decimalized]

Letters by missionaries from north of the Missouri River, 38 miles north of Santee Mission in South Dakota, describing teaching English, arithmetic, and bible to Yankton Sioux Indians. The collection was written to Rev. and Mrs. Alexander Shiras of the Bureau of Education in Washington, D.C., mostly by either Daniel Hemans or his wife, Nancy Hemans, with the greatest concentration of letters in the early 1870s and early 1880s. Both Nancy and Daniel were Santee Sioux Indians. Daniel joined the mission to the Yankton Sioux as an interpreter and a teacher, and eventually became a preacher.…

GLC02429

1 March 1869

McClellan, George Brinton, 1826-1885

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox Craig

McClellan writes to Craig, a brevet general who previously served as chief of ordnance. Discusses the appointment of Hunt's son to Annapolis Naval Academy. Asks if he should write to Admiral David Dixon Porter or Ulysses S. Grant to secure the appointment. Declares "Independently of my warm personal feeling of friendship for Hunt, I feel that the great service he rendered while under my command fully entitles him to far more than he asks, or ever can ask, from the Govt, & make it a simple matter of duty on my part to do whatever may be in my power to aid him."

GLC02382.063

1864-1865

Hamilton, William C., fl. 1864-1865

Diary

Title: [Diary of William C. Hamilton]

Autograph manuscript. Only thirteen pages are war-date; bulk is post-war. Covers part of Sherman's March to the Sea, mostly keeping track of movements, weather; little personal insights or opinions. Diary begins on 10 November 1864 at Rome, Georgia, stating that his regiment had received orders to be ready to march. Writes on 27 January 1865, "This morning we left Savannah and marched eight miles, along the railroad that Sherman had torn up in his advance on Savannah, every rail and nearly every [tie] torn up." Mentions battles with Confederate soldiers and destruction of the towns as…

GLC02417

4 April 1883

Sherman, William T. (William Tecumseh), 1820-1891

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Jackson Hunt

Sherman, Commander-in-Chief of the Armies of the United States, invites Hunt to address the Artillery School at Old Point Comfort, Virginia, on an artillery subject of Hunt's choice. Sherman suggests the topic of "Modern Changes in Sea Coast and Field guns... " Docket possibly created by Hunt. Written on Headquarters, Army of the United States stationery.

GLC02382.059

21 October 1868

Hunt, Henry Jackson, 1819-1889

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox Craig

Hopes Craig will consider spending future summers in Eastport, if he (Hunt) remains stationed there. Discusses the upcoming presidential election (won by Ulysses S. Grant). "So the October Elections are over and we are beaten on all the fields - This settles the November Election beyond doubt; they may cry fraud as much as they please and I have no doubt that the states all three were carried by fraud - but the result will be to send a host of those who worship success - the great Wobble party in a Mass into the radical ranks. We are only demonstrating the truth of an old American theory. '…

GLC02382.044

23 April 1892

Washington, Booker T., 1856-1915

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Anne Abbott

Written on printed stationery of the Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute, as Principal, to Anne Abbott, regarding a fund "to help girls who go as missionary teachers".

GLC02087

5 April 1792

Andrews, Joseph Gardner, fl. 1768-1792

Manuscript letter

Title: to Henry Knox

Marked "copy." Asks for Knox's help based on his intimate connection with Andrews's father (not named). His father does not want to abuse his friendship with Knox so is reluctant to ask. Andrews would like an appointment as Surgeon's mate and hopes Knox will forgive his effrontery in asking. Explains that the field of medicine is very crowded at present. Includes an excerpt from a letter from Samuel Danforth dated December 1789 which recommends him and certifies his studies in medical school.

GLC02437.05399

30 April 1797

Beaumez, Sarah Lyons Flucker, fl. 1784-1801

Autograph letter

Title: to Francis and Thomas Flucker

Expresses her happiness and support for both her sons in their studies.

GLC02437.06959

18 May 1799

Dunlap, John, 1738-1824

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Cosigned by Benjamin Jones Porter and Charles Coffin. Dunlap, Porter, and Coffin thank Knox for being "one of the principle patrons" of Bowdoin College and asks him to donate lime to help with a foundation of a new building (the college's first). See GLC02437.07268 for the original copy.

GLC02437.07267

17 March 1797

Bradford, Alden, 1765-1843

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Asks Knox for money to fund a building for Bowdoin College in Brunswick, Maine.

GLC02437.06933

1 June 1801

Bayley, Kiah, 1770-1857

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses the results from the Board of Trustees meeting. Informs Knox the board discussed ways of raising funds and decided to furnish each member with a subscription.

GLC02437.07538

25 December 1801

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Kiah Bayley

Informs Bayley he is unable to attend the meeting for the Lincoln Academy. Regretfully informs Bayley that due to his current financial problems he is at present unable to secure any subscriptions. Says he is in the process of fixing his financial problems and hopes to be a benefactor of the school's in the near future. Date was taken from the docket.

GLC02437.07702

28 April 1802

Bradford, Alden, 1765-1843

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses the pleasant weather they are having. Mentions there will be a meeting of the Justices of Lincoln Academy in Newcastle, Maine on Monday. Also mentions he would like some of Knox's peach trees.

GLC02437.07729

31 August 1802

Carnes, Thomas J., fl. 1775-1802

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Informs Knox he has decided to settle in Lincolnville, Maine and asks for some land. Briefly discusses his school and the inhabitants being desirous for him to stay. Notes the land he wishes is located in the center of the school district.

GLC02437.07750

4 May 1778

Amory, Jonathan, fl. 1778-1779

Manuscript document

Title: [Receipt for William Knox]

William Knox bought 20 dictionaries, a dozen memorandum books, and a dozen small memorandum books. The total is £34.15.4.

GLC02437.08428

June 30, 1824

Adams, John Quincy, 1767-1848

Letter signed

Title: to Oliver Wolcott Jr.

Partly printed circular letter signed as Secretary of State written to the Governor of Connecticut, with printed resolution on page 3 directing distribution of copies of the (W. J. Stone) facsimile of the Declaration, and other documents. A note at bottom of page 1 reads: "Two of these are for the Colleges of the State." The circular is accompanied by a separate small folio sheet printing of the resolution.

GLC01728

April 19, 1753

Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William Smith

Franklin thanks Smith for a copy of his A General Idea of the College of Mirania. Assures him of the quality of the education of Smith's pupils, Col. Martin's sons, at the College and Academy of Philadelphia. Mentions in particular teachers "Mr. Allison" (formerly of Edinburgh and Glasgow) and Theophilus Grew and gives him some particulars of the libraries and his financing of the Academy.

GLC01722

April 28, 1791

Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William Smith

Jefferson writing to Smith of the College of Philadelphia, Jefferson describes John Wales Eppes's (his son-in-law's) knowledge of mathematics, the sciences, and natural philosophy. Tells him that when Smith's courses cover an area known to Eppes, Eppes will be reading materials given to him by Jefferson.

GLC01724

February 6, 1792

Ward, Artemas, 1727-1800

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Maria Ward

Letter written by Massachusetts Congressman Ward to his daughter Maria. Says he should write more often, but he is old and his hand shakes. Remarks that he finds the situation in Philadelphia is not to his liking saying "I can enjoy but little pleasure in this place, it is unhealthy, the people immoral and disagreeable. There is more pleasure to be had in New England by far than in this part of the Union." Complains the common people are ignorant and carry only for money. Says parents in Philadelphia need to be better guides for their children. On recto is a note in a different hand that says…

GLC01782

December 20, 1826

Madison, James, 1751-1836

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George Tucker

Sending a copy of Thomas Cooper's "Lectures on the Elements of Political Economy" (referred to as "Lectures on Political Economy") to Professor Tucker. Tucker was appointed to teach moral philosophy at the University of Virginia in 1825.

GLC01675

July 5, 1890

Wilson, Woodrow, 1856-1924

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Reverend A.W. Hazen

Thank-you note for a book of Elliot's debates written as a professor at Princeton University. Postmarked Princeton, [New Jersey].

GLC01682