June 1, 1777

Macaulay, Catharine, 1731-1791

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Catharine Macaulay

GLC01794.39

August 1862

Slayton, Asa W., fl. 1862-1875

Autograph manuscript

Title: to citizens of Grattan Michigan

Slayton thanks the committee for their recognition, but accepts the sword on the behalf of all the men who have enlisted. Slayton recognizes that enslaved people are being used to aide the Confederates and that the continued allowance of slavery is hurting the Union cause. He then urges people to petition the government to the end slavery. He also describes the motivations of married men to fight. He expresses his commitment to the Union cause. Included is an envelope the envelope in which this written copy of the speech was kept with an inscription describing the contents.

GLC03955.15

November 1876

Petition

Title: [United States centennial exhibition petition]

The undersigned attest to the "good results" at the closing of the United States centennial exhibition. Short passage written in English, French, and German. One page of lined paper is attached to the bottom of the petition, upon which one name is signed.

GLC00687.251

30 October 1877

Henderson, J.H., fl. 1877-1878

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

sent a petition for his appointment as route-agent. has just been informed there will be a vacancy in a few days. hopes that Bruce will reccomend his appointment.

GLC09400.276

10 March 1877

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

informs him that Democrats of the town have started a petition to have someone else appointed post master after his term ends. asks that Bruce protect his rights since he still has one more year left.

GLC09400.273

1861-1877

Printed document

Title: Veterans' Patriotic League

Petition essentially saying they believe in pensions for soldiers but they do not think the system should be abused.

GLC02198.45

circa 1861-1864

Ingalls, G.W., fl. 1861

Autograph document signed

Title: to the Paymaster General

Several soldiers signed a petition requesting their pay up to the 30th of September.

GLC02745.071

February 6, 1862

Autograph document signed

Title: Petition to have Denus K. Scuton appointed lieutenant of company K.

GLC02745.073

circa 1861-1864

Autograph document signed

Title: Petition

Several soldiers want the 1st Sargeant appointed 2nd Lieutenant of the 3rd regiment.

GLC02745.075

circa 1861-1864

Autograph document signed

Title: Petition for Col. Fellows

They feel that the 2nd lieutenant , Samuel M. Smith has violated some code of conduct while on drill. They feel he should be disciplined but they also hope to witness an improvement since they note his many good qualities.

GLC02745.078

20 October 1877

Spellman, James J., fl. 1877-1880

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

Spelman is asking Senator Bruce to present a petition to the senate and see that is supported and passed.

GLC09400.248

9 July 1838

Crane, Stephen D., fl. 1838

Autograph document

Title: Petition re: Doublehead reservation

GLC07562.03.13

1783

Riley, John, fl. 1838

Autograph document signed

Title: Petition re: compensation for his reservation

GLC07562.03.21

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

31 July 1805

Autograph document

Title: [Col. Smith's money spent on bacon and flour]

GLC01450..600.018

1 September 1863

Cobb, John, fl. 1863

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Certifying loyalty to the Union]

Written in Saint Francois County. Signed by Cobb, John A. Weber, Reinhart Laney, Elisha J. White, and Thomas Lang as citizens of Saint Francois County Missouri. The signees swear that they are personally acquainted with Catherine E. Murphy, a widow living in Farmington accused of spying for the Confederacy, and will vouch for her loyalty to the Union.

GLC01450.600.001

12 August - 24 October 1813

Murphy, David, 1769-1844

Autograph manuscript

Title: David's Murphy's Book [Account Book]

GLC01450.600.002

August 1825

Autograph manuscript

Title: Bible Society Treasurer's Book

GLC01450.600.003

1811 - 1814

Murphy, David, 1769-1844

Autograph manuscript

Title: David Murphy's Book [account book]

GLC01450.600.004

1839

Hibbits, E.H., fl. 1839

Autograph note signed

Title: to David Murphy

Record of Receipt for David Murphy.

GLC01450.600.005

1783-1815

Unknown

Autograph note

Title: to Tuckers

Receipt for Tuckers and note about Thomas Reevas.

GLC01450.600.006

1837

Harris, A.K., fl. 1837

Autograph note signed

Title: to David Murphy

Receipt for David Murphy.

GLC01450.600.007

October 27, 1842

White, J.M., fl. 1842

Autograph note

Title: to Mrs. David Murphy

Itemized bill for Mrs. David Murphy.

GLC01450.600.008

1840

Hibbits, E.H., fl. 1839

Autograph note signed

Title: to David Murphy

Receipt for David Murphy.

GLC01450.600.009

February 5, 1817

Autograph manuscript

Title: [account book]

GLC01450.600.010