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to: Unknown.

Discusses his ill health, Napoleon's demise and a treaty with Algiers

GLC05281

to William Alexander re: use of terror tactics

To "Lord" Stirling. Use of terror tactics against those "furnishing the enemy with provisions."

GLC05286

to W. Williams re: Jefferson-Burr election crisis

Written as Speaker of the House during the Jefferson-Burr election crisis. "15 ballots have been taken & no election."

GLC05301

Twelfth Amendment, with notes, and draft of speech to the legislature at bottom

12th Amendment with notations. The draft speech at the bottom of the page is the beginning of the speech GLC 5321.02.

GLC05321.01

[Speech in favor of the twelfth amendment]

Pickering argues that the proposed twelfth amendment, which would reform the Electoral College, would help realize the intent of the framers and give the Constitution "stability and duration." Referring to the contentious, drawn-out presidential...

GLC05321.02

to Isaac Shelby

Secretary of State Monroe sends a circular letter to the governor of Kentucky transmitting an act (not included) authorizing the raising of troops and requesting men from Shelby's state. Written a few weeks after the Battle of New Orleans and a few...

GLC05323

John B. Moore

Carte de visite as Surg. Gen. & Brig. Gen. under Sherman (in civilian dress. Imprint on verso: "Joslyn & Co., Washington Gallery, Vicksburg, Miss."

GLC05332

to Richard Cutts

Urges the Massachusetts congressman to visit Washington, D.C., discusses foreign policy and affairs regarding Britain and France. The War of 1812 began the following year.

GLC05348

State papers concerning members of Jefferson's government

Compilation of printed "State papers" concerning principal members of Thomas Jefferson's governments. re: Privateering and shipping interests

GLC05349

to Phillippa W. Carothers re: denying request for military land grant

Denying request for military land grant because services of her father were not "of such a nature as to entitle his heirs to the bounty of the government"

GLC05351

to H. H. Carroll re: fight in Senate regarding "White Charleys" and "Saddle Men"

GLC05464

to: Italian ambassador.

Written as British emissary, to the Italian ambassador, concerning an offer of $100,000 to prevent kidnappings of British nationals.

GLC05251

Tintype standing portrait, wearing regulation CSA frock coat

GLC05253

to Randall L. Gibson re: transferring command to Columbus, Ky.

Letter signed by J. F.(?). Illegible as Major, La. [illegible]. Docketed. Collateral to tintype, GLC 5253

GLC05253.02

to James Billson re: drinking exploits in Galveston, Texas

Drinking exploits with the Mayor of Galveston and the editor of "Galveston News." With TLS of Sam H. Penland re: Crane's visit. Written at Galveston

GLC05259

to unknown re: reflecting on his Presidency (signed after illness)

Signed with a very shaky hand, apparently after suffering a stroke. Important letter in which Adams reflects on the foreign affairs of his presidency, especially the Quasi War and the convention of 1800. "... there was war between St. Dennis [i.e...

GLC05263

to William H. Harrison

Requests funds for the maintenance of prisoners during the War of 1812. Written aboard the schooner Ariel.

GLC05264.02

to James E. Fitch re: transmittal letter with enclosure, on a decision, w/ cover

GLC05264.05

to Mary M. McBride re: thanks for letter, radio

On stationery as governor.

GLC05264.06

to Benjamin F. Butler

Thanks Butler, who in 1815 defended Jackson's actions at New Orleans. Says that no matter how the Senate rules he knows the measures he took were necessary and that "I acted in the defence of New Orleans with the purest principles of a patriot."...

GLC05271

to Thomas S. Jesup

In a private letter, General Taylor writes to his superior, General Jesup, about plans for suppressing the Seminole Indians in the second Seminole War. Commends Jesup's plan to "forward the Indians & Negroes in question to Tampa" and then on to Fort...

GLC05284

to William Davenport

Notes Davenport's meeting with Florida Governor Richard Call, but wishes he had gotten definitive information on the location of Seminoles "who lately committed murders near Tallahassee." Reveals his frustration over the Seminole Indians style of...

GLC05285

to Madame De Dhuxelles

Describes his efforts to suppress the Iroquois. Mentions the writings of Father Hennepin which claim to describe life in New France, but Frontenac suggests they are not accurate. Written as Governor General of New France. De Dhuxelles was the wife of...

GLC05297

Land sale.

Sale of land on Long Island Sound to English Quaker John Budd by Indian tribe. Signed by five chiefs with their marks.

GLC05305

Two artillery manuals by John Muller, one signed 4 times [decimalized]

See item-level records

GLC05306

Admitting Ohio Co. as co-purchaser of land (c/s Wharton, Pownall & Walpole)

Signed by Benjamin Franklin, Samuel Wharton, Thomas Pownall and Thomas Walpole. The document admits the Ohio Company as additional co-purchaser for a tract of land "for a new province on the Ohio." The manuscript states how the land will be divided...

GLC05311

Address of Senator John F. Kennedy of Massachusetts at Executive Committee Meeting

Advance copy of the address given at American Legion National Headquarters, Indianapolis, Indiana. Criticizes the weakness of the American Air Force, compared to the Soviets, and advocates "a Strategic Air Force with sufficient retaliatory powers."...

GLC05313

to Everett P. Wheeler re: preservation of American forests

GLC05318

Proclamation threatening revolutionaries and supporting Santa Anna [In Spanish]

Issued as Governor of Coahuila and Texas with a veiled threat to Revolutionaries and his support for Santa Anna and Mexico.

GLC05328

Constitution of the [blank] Colonization Society [form for local Ohio chapters]

Blank form for local auxiliaries of the Ohio State Colonization Society: "Article I. This Society shall be called [blank] Colonization Society, and shall be auxiliary to the Ohio State Colonization Society. Article II. The object to which its views...

GLC05334

to William Hilliard re: books for the library at the University of Virginia

Jefferson mentions that the crates of books have not been received yet, discusses some specific shipments, and warns Hilliard not to exceed his funds for buying books for the University. Written in Monticello

GLC05347

A Bill... for organizing, arming and disciplining the militia...

"A Bill to Provide for the Organization, Arming, and Disciplining the Militia of the United States" Printed by Francis Childs.

GLC05352

to George E. Shepley et al. re: political views about the upcoming election

To George E. Shepley, Nathan Clifford, A. W. Clapp & others. Political views on the upcoming election: "The first time that New England has had a democratic candidate for the Presidency"

GLC05455

re: his candidacy and internal policy

GLC05459

Settling dispute between two settlers in his Texas colony, acknowledges Mexico

Signed as judge of the colony. Document in English, binding John P. Coles, William Pettus, James F. Tong, George Teel and Samuel M. Williams to the orphan children of the late William Whitesides for the sum or $2,000 (Mexican). The document also...

GLC05478

Certificate no. 256 of admission to enter Austin's colony (in Spanish)

Certificate permitting the bearer to enter Austin's colony. Partly printed document in Spanish, signed "Estevan F. Austin."

GLC05479

to John G. Tod re: obtaining a federal contract; the new Buchanan administration

Discussing the Buchanan administration: "Trouble comes enough when a man finds it out himself."

GLC05718

to Carey A. Harris

Appoints Harris as interim Secretary of War "during the temporary absence of the Secretary fir that Department."

GLC05722.01

to Lewis Cass

Calling captains back to their companies. Written in the third person. Pencil note added later identifies recipient as Carey A. Harris, which is incorrect.

GLC05722.02

to Carey A. Harris re: criticizing paying John Ross to attend Congress

Written in the third person. "If Mr. Bell had been as attentive to the pay of the volunteers as he was to John Ross & others to have them paid for attending Congress & opposing the treaty the appropriation would have been made as required."

GLC05722.03

to Carey A. Harris re: interpretation of 14th Sect. of Choctaw Treaty

Asking Harris to bring Samuel Gorman's letter regarding Choctaw Treaty. Written in the third person.

GLC05722.04

to Mrs. W. Chandler

On stationery of US Civil Service Commission. "There must be failure and sorrow, where life is as it should be, eager, strenuous, vigorous. It has been a hobby of mine that intellect was of small moment compared to character." With envelope.

GLC05726

[William Tecumseh Sherman]

An "Imperial Carte" portrait of a seated W.T. Sherman. Signed on mount. Imprint on verso. The lower right corner is slightly bent.

GLC05735

to Simon Snyder

Responds favorably to receiving a letter from Governor Snyder about the resolutions passed by the General Assembly of Pennsylvania supporting President Madison's stand against Britain. Describes them as "expected from a state, which, has given, so...

GLC05745

to [George] Gray

An extraordinary and lengthy letter, full of observations about people he met, especially the crowned heads of Europe. Labeled on page 1 "For nobody's eyes but yours." Written while acting as special ambassador for the United States for King Edward...

GLC05750

to Solomon G. Haven re: fund raising for election of Harrison; locoism

"Like mushrooms it [locoism] springs up during the darkness of night from the steaming heaps of dung that encumber the earth...." With FF.

GLC05753

to Stephen Twining re: election tied between Thomas Jefferson and Aaron Burr

Date obscured but docketed 1801. Writes with his wishes for a Happy New Year and "entrance upon the nineteenth Century." Adds that "[t]he votes are even between Jefferson and Burr. [.... ] Never were men more seriously alarmed than our republican...

GLC05754.02

to Stephen Twining re: guessing that Jefferson will not be President

He writes: "We had correct intelligence from Annapolis the last evening that the votes of Maryland are five for Adams & Pickney -- five for Jefferson & Burr. It has been pretty much conceded by the Gentlemen, here, who arrogate to themselves the...

GLC05754.05

to Stephen Twining re: finances, a missing draft; arrival of treaty

GLC05754.06

to Stephen Twining re: finances

GLC05754.07

to Stephen Twining re: treaty of convention with France; ratification issues

Also expresses his opinion on the precise changes that the Senate will make to the treaty in order to ratify it.

GLC05754.08

to Stephen Twining re: burning of Teasury, Marshall nominated for Chief Justice

It seems, as tho' Pandora's Box of Mischief was opened upon the United States -- Last evening... the Treasury Department was discovered to be on fire -- The flame caught presumably from the hearth of the Auditors room -- and wrapped up and consumed...

GLC05754.09

to Stephen Twining re: modifications to treaty, Sedition law, etc.

Complains that he is too busy writing to other people to write at length.

GLC05754.10

to [Stephen Twining] re: ratification of Convention; votes

GLC05754.11

to [Stephen Twining] re: tie for Presidency between Jefferson & Burr

Dated "1/2 past 3 o'clock." He writes: "On examining the votes of the electors in the presense of the Senate and House they were as follows for: Thomas Jefferson - 73; Aaron Burr - 73; John Adams - 65; Chs. C. Pickney - 64; John Jay -1. We have...

GLC05754.12

to William Harrison

During the War of 1812, a soldier writes to his father with news of the British attack on Washington, D.C. and the shameful behavior of Americans who surrendered.

GLC05783

Gazette and American---Extra.

This document is a newspaper extra dated Saturday morning, 9 December 1815. It includes a transcript of the Presidential State of the Union Address by James Madison. The speech was originally given in Washington, D.C. on 5 December 1815. Docketed on...

GLC05784

to Henry B. Adams

"I am quite in sympathy with democratic principles; it is democratic practice that I object to... Jefferson has always been my pet aversion; to me he seems merely an intriguing doctrinaire, mighty in word and weak in action, revengeful but timid, of...

GLC05792

British dominions in America agreeable to the treaty of 1763...

With hand-colored outlines. Depicts the east coast of North America from New Foundland to Florida. Printed by Dury.

GLC05713

to Nahum Capen re: Grant's presidential campaign

Written in purple ink and signed (for her husband) by Varina Davis. "With all his stupidity, neglect of his duties and abuse of his trust... the case must be hopeless. [...] God forbade war to coerce the seceding tribes (of Israel) to return. "

GLC05719

to Henry Clymer

Follows a letter to his son about his business affairs (not included) because he found himself with extra paper. Compliments a studious young woman named Eliza, possibly of some relation to them. Praises a discourse by Joseph Hopkinson, the author...

GLC05725

[1873 Army Letters and Telegrams]

The retained copy book record of army officers' letters and telegraphs concerning the affairs of the Twentieth Infantry. Discusses the removal of the Winnebago tribe of Indians, the plan to capture a chief named Big Hawk, and the training and...

GLC05731.01

to Thomas G. Morgan

A detailed personal letter of condolence for the death of Bedford Morgan during the second Seminole War, written to Morgan's brother, Judge Morgan of Baton Rouge, at the insistence of their sister, Ann Gibbes Barker. Explains the circumstances...

GLC05737

to Stephen Twining re: lawsuit, business

Possibly on business related to Yale's President Dwight?

GLC05754.01

to Stephen Twining re: dismissal of Secretary of State

Dated Tuesday morning. Date inferred from recipient's docket. "We were yesterday morning astonished by the dismissal of the Secretary of State. It has been long known that there was not union in the Cabinet."

GLC05754.03

to Stephen Twining re: treaty talks between the United States and France

GLC05754.04

to Stephen Twining re: finances

GLC05754.14

Document empowering Stephen Twining & Peter Tomlinson to administer estate

Printed document signed as Justice of the Peace for the estate of Russel Tomlinson. Clerk's docket on verso.

GLC05754.15

[Twenty Star American "Abolitionist Flag"]

Large American cotton flag with only 20 stars. Fragile. The flag consists of 9 alternating red or white cloth strips sewn together with 20 somewhat irregular stars. The blue field is mottled and the flag has staining. The flag is identified as an...

GLC05762

Soul stirring speech. Glowing Words Spoken to the Defenders of the Union.

This document is a reprinted copy of a newpaper page by the Indianapolis Journal. It is a transcript of a speech given by Colonel R.G. Ingersoll that is aimed at attacking Tilden's "Reform Democracy", which he associates closely with the rebellion.

GLC05778

New York Colonization Society certificate of membership for Alexander Fraser

Certificate of membership for life for Alexander Fraser of Fowlerville. The certificate has a large engraving at top showing a white man shaking the hands of thankful naked Africans while a ship rides at anchor in the background. Two scriptural...

GLC05781

The Massachusetts Centinel. [Vol. 12, no. 27 (December 16, 1789)]

This document is a copy of The Massachussetts Centinel. The newspaper contains a short article concerning the ratification of the Constitution by North Carolina, headed by a woodcut cartoon of all the states, as pillars, in place, except Rhode Island...

GLC05785

Salt print 3/4 seated portrait, in non-standard, Federal-style uniform

Dating based on uniform (Federal-style dated to 4/1861 per Lord & Wise). Bonham holds a hat with non-standard insigna (Palmetto?). Bonham served in the Confederate Congress from 1862-1863 and then served as governor of SC from 1863. Ink inscription...

GLC05786.04

Salt print 1/2 length portrait, in civilian clothing

Pemberton wears civilian clothing. Sarcastic ink inscription on mount: "John C. Pemberton. Hero of Vicksburg"

GLC05786.12

Salt print 1/2 length seated portrait, in Confederate uniform

Shows Nicholls with no (amputated) left arm. Dating based on his loss of arm at Winchester. Ink inscription on mount: "Nichols [sic]" 3 stars visible.

GLC05786.16

to Orville H. Browning re: accepting appointment as peace envoy among Indians

Written at St. Louis University

GLC05788.02

to Lewis W. Bogy re: outlining Smet's services to U.S. as mediator

With docket and stamp of Dept of Interior 9/16/1867 and assorted newsclippings.

GLC05788.03

to Murat Halstead re: newspaper writer

Amusing personal letter written on mourning stationery, concerning his recent trip to New York and Brooklyn. He writes that since he has been free of work for the last year, he can be considerably more genial. "Few of the newspaper writers seem to...

GLC05797

Guildhall Speech re: Great Britain, Egypt and South Africa [fragment]

Twelve pages total. The first two typed leaves are non-consecutive and unnumbered, the third page is numbered "8", the fourth "11" and the fifth "14"; two smaller leaves written in TR's hand are labeled "A" (4 pp.) and "B" (3 pp.). Typed speech...

GLC05798

to Robert Livingston

Hopes to be able to obtain exclusive rights to navigate the Mississippi River for another two years. Also gives a detailed report on the vessel "Clermont." Written two months after the maiden voyage.

GLC05808

to Charles W. Peale

Fulton writes to prominent American painter Charles Willson Peale, enclosing $120, apparently in payment of a debt. He also details the success of his steamboat business and mentions the "virtuous exertions and enterprising spirit" of Peale's son...

GLC05817

Authority to affix the seal to letter to Pope Pius IX [credence for Rufus King]

Rufus King's credence as ambassador to the Holy See.

GLC05526

to Louis Abraham

Discusses the separation of church and states. Corrects a misunderstanding from a speech in which he gave the impression that the "Constitution forbade the states to make any law in aid of religion." What he meant was that the spirit of American...

GLC05559

to Charles Everett

Announces the arrival of the Treaty of Ghent in Washington, D.C., which ended the War of 1812, and favorably assesses it as "perfectly honorable to the UStates." Also comments that the Battle of New Orleans "gives its men a splendour which will...

GLC05568

to Henry Laurens re: skirmish with Cornwallis and parole of Burgoyne

Large skirmish with Cornwallis, question of parole for Burgoyne & Burgoyne's new opinion that Britain cannot win and should grant America its independence, and self-criticism for problems taking supplies from inhabitants: "I confess, I have felt...

GLC05572

to Anthony Wayne re: Burgoyne's captured troops, troop movements

Washington orders Wayne to detach troops from his command to prevent Convention troops from passing to New York City, and asks him to keep his troops from harming property of inhabitants ("burning Fences and from committing any kind of waste upon the...

GLC05577

to John Lowell Jr. re: Adam's appointment of the "Midnight Judges"

Adam's attempt to appoint federal judges before Jefferson's inauguration. Mentions appointments of Justices Lowell (Chief justice of the 1st Circuit), Bourne and Jere: Smith (Associate Justices of same), John Davis (district judge), himself ("H.G.O")...

GLC05588.03

[Alexander S. Webb]

Signed on mount as Brevet Major General. Imprint on verso.

GLC05593

Carte de visite 3/4 bust portrait, by M.B. Brady, signed front and back

Shows Bramlette in civilian clothing (as Gov. of Kentucky?), facing slightly to the left. Signature is dated postwar.

GLC05596.02

Carte de visite vignette bust portrait by Brady

Loan, Benjamin F.

GLC05596.13

Carte de visite vignette bust portrait by Brady

With printed label "Horace Maynard, ex-Postmaster General" pasted on front.

GLC05596.15

Zachariah Chandler carte de visite vignette bust portrait by Brady

Signed on front: "Z.Chandler, Mich."

GLC05597.01

Carte de visite vignette bust portrait by Brady

Signed on front: "John Conness." (Slightly stronger image than the Bogardus.)

GLC05597.03

Garrett Davis, carte de visite vignette bust portrait by Brady

Signed on front: "Garret Davis of Ky." Unionist, turned anti-war in 1864.

GLC05597.04

Jams R. Doolittle, carte de visite vignette bust profile portrait by Brady

Signed on front: "J. R. Doolittle Wis." [Wisconsin added in different hand].

GLC05597.06

Soloman Foot, carte de visite vignette bust profile portrait by Brady

Signed on front: "S. Foot, Vt."

GLC05597.07

Carte de visite vignette bust portrait of James Harlan by Brady

Signed on front: "Jas. Harlan, Iowa."

GLC05597.10

Carte de visite vignette bust portrait by Brady

Signed on front: "Ira Harris, New York."

GLC05597.11

Carte de visite vignette bust portrait of Tomothy O. Howe by Brady

Signed on front: "Timy O. Howe, Wis."

GLC05597.13

Carte de visite vignette bust profile portrait by Brady

Signed on front: "S.C. Pomeroy, Kansas."

GLC05597.17