1810

Davis, George Barber, fl. 1803-1811

Manuscript document

Title: Extracts from Davis' journal of activities as American Consul in Tripoli

Same entries as GLC 2794.159, but written in different format. Contains shipping records, as well as the arbitrated resolution of a "difference of opinion between the English Consuls and [Davis] as to the amount of freight, of the Vessel which was employed on account of the United States, to transport the family of Hamet Caramanli to Syracuse." Account of Davis taking leave of Tripoli due to "imperious circumstances," and the establishment of John Payne in his place. Journal entries spanning 17 February to 19 March 1810.

GLC02794.158

1810

Davis, George Barber, fl. 1803-1811

Manuscript document

Title: Extracts from Davis' journal of activities as American Consul in Tripoli

Same entries as GLC 2794.158, written in different format. For extract see GLC 2794.158. Journal entries spanning 17 February to 19 March 1810.

GLC02794.159

4 August 1851

Fillmore, Millard, 1800-1874

Document signed

Title: [Authorization to affix the seal of the United States]

Gives authorization to Robert P. Letcher to finalize the implementation of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo and to conclude a convention with the Mexican Indians. One black and white bust engraving and one black and white seated full length engraving included.

GLC02775

19 July 1870

Grant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson), 1822-1885

Document signed

Title: [Permission for John Lothrop Motley]

President Grant authorizes John Lothrop Motley "to exchange the ratifications of the [Addition] Convention to the Convention of April 7. 1862 between Great Britain & the U.S. for the suppression of the African Slave Trade." One engraving, "H.M. Gun-boat 'Teaser' Capturing the Slaver 'Abbot Devereaux,'" and one bust engraving of President Grant included.

GLC02781

October 12, 1679

Andros, Edmund, 1637-1714

Manuscript document

Title: "The Gov[erno]r Gen[era]ll Message to the Onneydes" [in Dutch and English]

The document announces the Governor's arrival in Albany with the Oneida squaw, and asks if the Oneidas plan to join them.

GLC03107.01886

October 6, 1679

Kendall, William, fl. 1679

Manuscript document

Title: Answer to the Onondagas message [in Dutch]

GLC03107.01888

October 30, 1679

Kendall, William, fl. 1679

Manuscript document

Title: Proposition to the Oneidas

Copy of GLC03107.01.01891.

GLC03107.01892

April 24, 1677

Pynchon, John, 1626-1703

Manuscript document

Title: Copy of Major Pynchon's proposal on the Mohican [Mahikander] [in Dutch]

GLC03107.01864

April 24, 1677

Pynchon, John, 1626-1703

Manuscript document

Title: Proposition regarding Mohican [Mahikander] Indians [in Dutch]

GLC03107.01865

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

circa 1872

Greeley, Horace, 1811-1872

Autograph manuscript

Title: The British counter claims

This editorial examines American responsibility to compensate for destroyed British property during the Civil War. British citizen George Adlain had considered staying in America but his property on Missionary Ridge had suffered damage during the battle.

GLC03409

January 29, 1777

Washington, George, 1732-1799

Letter signed

Title: to Apollos Morris

Politely refuses to forward a letter offering peace intermediation by Morris because British General William Howe still refuses to negotiate with Congress, "the only great representative Body of this Continent." With two drafts of Morris's reply, defending himself and explaining his intentions, on the verso and blank areas of the address leaf.

GLC03155

4 January 1939

Roosevelt, Franklin D. (Franklin Delano), 1882-1945

Typed document signed

Title: [State of the Union Message]

Signed at end, inscribed to Lillian Wald, and signed at top of first page. Speech to Congress warns of the impending war and mentions his worries that fascism and war might attack freedom of religion. "Storms from abroad directly challenge three institutions indispensable to Americans, now as always. The first is religion. It is the source of the other two -- democracy and international good faith." Stresses the need to prepare the nation. Marked "Confidential" and "Hold for Release" by Stephen Early, Secretary to the President.

GLC03181.01

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

3 January 1817

Monroe, James, 1758-1831

Letter signed

Title: to James McCulloch

Monroe, Secretary of State, informs McCulloch, collector of customs in Baltimore, of a violation of United States laws by the Mangoree, a South American Schooner. States that the Mangoree reported herself on 28 December 1816 in the Baltimore port. Requests that McCulloch inform the Attorney of the United States of any information he can obtain related to the violation.

GLC03197

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

20 May 1797

Adams, John, 1735-1826

Broadside

Title: Centinel extraordinary.

Prints a speech given to Congress by President John Adams on Tuesday, March 16, 1797. Speech discusses suspending relations with France and the XYZ Affair. Printed in four columns.

GLC03180

18 May 1776

Whipple, William, 1730-1785

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John Langdon

Written by New Hampshire Continental Congressman Whipple to New Hampshire Continental Congressman Langdon. Whipple signed the Declaration of Independence, but Langdon resigned his position in Congress in June 1776 to become agent for Continental prizes and superintendent of the construction of several ships of war. Says Colonel Josiah Bartlett, another New Hampshire Congressman, arrived yesterday. Encloses a resolution Whipple claims Langdon will like (not included here). Speaks of "a Confederation permanent and lasting [that] ought in my opinion to be the next thing, & I hope not…

GLC03185

January 14, 1803

Madison, James, 1751-1836

Header Record

Title: Letter to William Jarvis and copied letter from Samuel Snow to Madison [Decimalized .01-.02]

GLC03329

30 March 1855

Pierce, Franklin, 1804-1869

Printed document signed

Title: [Authority to affix the seal to a treaty with Umpqua Indians and the Calapooia Indians in the Umpqua Valley]

Partially printed document signed as President. Treaty made on 29 November 1854. One bust engraving of Franklin Pierce included.

GLC03335

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

27 September 1782

Morris, Robert, 1734-1806

Letter signed

Title: to Benjamin Franklin

Informs Franklin that Congress has instructed him to try to borrow four million dollars from the French King, and discusses how Franklin might attain it. Says Congress wishes Franklin to assure the King that Americans once shared the "English Prejudice against all things french" but that "by degrees almost every Trace of it has been effaced." Worries the French may reply "the nation which will not help itself does not merit the Aid of others." Tells Franklin to remind them it would be foolish to invest so much in the colonies only to abandon them so close to being successful. Relates how…

GLC03333

January 21, 1781

Deane, Silas, 1737-1789

Autograph letter signed

Title: to James Searle

Apprises Searle, then a commissioner to France to negotiate a loan for the State of Pennsylvania, of his upcoming journey to America. Hopes to see Searle in Passy (in Paris) the following day, where Deane indicates he will dine and take leave of Benjamin Franklin. Deane and Franklin were on a diplomatic mission in France during the American Revolution.

GLC03359

30 November 1804

Eaton, William, 1764-1811

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Hamet Karamanli

Eaton, United States Naval Agent to the Barbary States, informs Hamet Karamanli, deposed Bashaw of Tripoli, that the United States officially supports Eaton's previous promise of assistance to reinstate Hamet to the throne. Declares that "America is at peace with all the world except your brother Joseph," who had deposed Hamet.

GLC03367