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[U.S. Congress orders]
12 August 1788
Thomson, Charles, 1729-1824
U.S. Congress orders for militia to prepare to join Federal troops in NW Territory Indian conflicts by sending 1500 men.
GLC09056
[Treaty of Fort Harmar]
9 January 1789 circa
St. Clair, Arthur, 1734-1818
Fair copy of original treaty by Arthur St. Clair and several chiefs of the Six Nations.
GLC09057
Narrative of the Manner in which the Campaign Against the Indians...
12 March 1812
"Narrative of the Manner in which the Campaign Against the Indians [1791] was Conducted, under the Command of Major General St. Clair, together with his observations...and the Reports of the Committees appointed to Inquire into the Causes of the...
GLC09058
[Treaty of Ft. Stanwix]
February 10, 1784
Extract from congressional minutes: "... General Schuyler...is hereby directed to expedite the return of the deputation from the late hostile tribes of Indians...that due notice shall be given them of the time and place where Congress will hold a...
GLC09059.01
Hartford Connecticut Courant, and Weekly Intelligencer NW.
30 November 1784
Covering the opening of the Treaty of Ft. Stanwix.
GLC09059.02
to paymaster Joseph Howell
March 29, 1790
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Authorizes two month's pay for two artillery companies, one infantry company, and an account of monies due to officers at West Point on 1 April 1790, stationed at St. Mary's River, Georgia.
GLC09060
to Richard Varick [Incomplete]
15 November 1775
Scott, John Morin, 1730-1784
"Every office shut up almost...All business stagnated, the City is half deserted for fear of a Bombardment - a new Congress elected - those for New York you will see by the Papers are changed for the better - all staunch Whigs now - How it is with...
GLC09061
The Crisis, No. 1 or Thoughts on Slavery, Occasioned by the Missouri Question.
1820
Hillhouse, William, fl. 1820
Printed by A. H. Maltby & Co, New Haven, Connecticut. Denounces slavery and its introduction into the new Territories: "The extension of slavery to the new and unculivated regions of the west...is a great calamity...It is a blot on the human...
GLC09062
to Sharpe Delaney
2 October 1789
Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804
"As in the first establishment of Revenue systems, imperfections and inconveniencies will naturally present themselves in practice, which could not have been foreseen in their formation; it is of the greatest moment, that the best information should...
GLC09063
[Orders to affix the seal to a letter for Peru's ad-interim President Pedro Diez Canseco]
13 May 1863
Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865
Order to the Secretary of State. The letter offered condolences for deceased President San Roman and hopes for continued wisdom and success, guided by "the Supreme Ruler of the Universe."
GLC09064
[Document recognizing Francisco Vicente Spinoza de Camara Perestrello as Consul in Massachusetts and New Hampshire]
21 November 1822
Monroe, James, 1758-1831
Also signed by John Quincy Adams. Francisco Vicente Spinoza de Camara Perestrello represented the King of Portugal and Brazil.
GLC09065
[Convention Army]
circa 17 November 1777
Davis, Amasa, 1744-1825
Also signed by Col. Joshua Davis, Thomas Crane, Will Harris, and Fitch Pool. "Amasa Davis is appointed one of the Commissary's for Supplying the Troops under Genl. Burgoyne (now Prisoners in this State), with the Various sorts of Provisions brought...
GLC09066
[US Naval Academy draft of minutes]
before 1845
Pinkney, Somerville
"A meeting of the Citizens of Annapolis...for...considering the propriety, of offering a memorial to Congress for the establishment of a Navy yard at this place...Resolved...to take immediate steps to have the harbour of this City, the creeks around...
GLC09067
[Appointment of assessors for the 47th assessment district]
24 September 1798
Heron, William, fl. 1798
Appoints "Samson Howe, Thaddeus Learned, Jonathan Nichols, Zadoc Spalding & Hobart Torrey...Assessors for the 47th Assessment District comprising the Towns of Killingley & Thomson..." Signed by five Connecticut State Commissioners: Heron[a...
GLC09068
[Quaker Manumission]
January 28, 1777
Yeardley, Sarah, fl. 1777
"I Sarah Yeardley Widow of the township of Lower Makefield in Bucks County & Province of Pennsylvania do hereby set free from bondage, my Negroe Man Named Daniel Cuffy aged about fifty five years..." Partially printed with manuscript accomplishment.
GLC09071
[Pay document]
1 July 1777
Heath, William, 1737-1814
"Abstract of One Months pay of sundry Artificers employed in the Continental Service from the first of June to the last 1777." Showing amounts owed Captain Thomas Urann [a Boston Tea Party participant] and eleven of his men.
GLC09072
to A.W. Reese
26 July 1898
Schley, Winfield Scott, 1839-1911
Days after triumphing over the Spanish Squadron at Santiago, Cuba, and sent from flagship Brooklyn: "Thank you for your note of congratulation. I am afraid I am being praised more than I deserve for a simple act of duty which my whole training in...
GLC09073
to Ms Parker
9 April 1773
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790
Responds to a complaint from the daughter of his recently deceased business partner, James Parker: "Desiring nothing but what is just, shall be more pleas'd to find little due to me than much...I think it contributes to the Duration of Friendship...
GLC09074
to unidentified [Phil. Payne]
March 31, 1799
Henry, P., fl. 1799
"...[John Nelson] wanted to sell his Land very much, & that just now he was much pressed for money & would sell a good Bargain. He says a fine plantation or two, of the best low Grounds may be had...I would be glad to get my Lynchburgh Tobaco sent...
GLC09075
to Samuel Sitgreaves
16 April 1800
Fitzsimons, Thomas, 1741-1811
"...We are here all Anxiety to know, what Effect the Mission to France will have on the British Court; if they shall take umbrage at it & Increase their depredations upon our Commerce, the inevitable Consequence must be a total loss of all Interest...
GLC09078
Dixie Editors Fear Dry Force Bill Will Lead to Negro Controls in South; Destroys States Rights
circa 1918
Prohibition broadside railing against the prospect of prohibition, because it opens the door to northern infringement upon southern whites. "[The fourteenth] amendment gives to Congress the power to force upon the South a vote for the negro - and a...
GLC09079
Pennsylvania Evening Post
7 May 1776
Relaying news from a Dublin paper of a British fleet set to sail in April: "there will be five debarkations...one at Quebec, one at New-York, one in New-England, and two to the southward." Letter from Cork, describing Col. Ethan Allen and his fellow...
GLC09080
to Edward Kavanagh
4 January 1832
Smith, Samuel E., 1788-1860
As Governor of Maine, to future Governor, about the latter's determination of the Canadian border the previous August, by survey on foot. Also mentions occupancy of new Capitol Building and redrafting of Maine's militia laws.
GLC09081
Carte-de-visite of SojournerTruth
1864
Truth, Sojourner, 1797-1883
Caption on mount reads :"I sell the Shadow to Support the Substance. Sojourner Truth." Copyright stamp on verso
GLC09082
The Anti-Slavery Record. Vol 1, no. 7.
July 1835
American Anti-Slavery Society
Published by the American Anti-Slavery Society, printed by S. W. Benedict & Co. With images of a schoolhouse and slave children being whipped, asks, "Which of these systems of education shall we hand down to posterity."
GLC09083
The Anti-Slavery Record. Vol 2, no. 17.
May 1836
Includes an article on Phillis Wheatley.
GLC09084
New-York Semi-weekly Tribune.
25 June 1858
Printing Lincoln's House Divided Speech, given on June 16th, at the Republican State Convention: "...'A house divided against itself cannot stand.' I believe this government cannot endure permanently half slave and half free..." Also reporting on...
GLC09085
[Reciept for an enslaved woman]
14 June 1794
Lawrence, James, fl. 1794
New York Slavery. "...Received of Mr. Leffert Lefferts the sum of Thirteen Pounds, it being in full for a Negro Woman, Sold and Delivered him nam'd Mary."
GLC09086
The Quarterly Law Journal, vol IV, No 3, [163] - 202.
July 1859
Taney, Roger Brooke, 1777-1864
Circuit court case of United States v. Amy, re: slave stealing letter written by her master. Arrested under Section 22 of the Act of Congress which provides that "Any person shall steal a letter from the mail, the offender shall, upon conviction, be...
GLC09087
[Notice]
27 September 1841
Carroll, Charles, fl. 1841
"Notice. I will give $5 for any one of my Servants who may be taken at or beyond Ellicott's Mills..."
GLC09089
to General George McClellan
February 11, 1862
Garibaldi, Giuseppe, fl. 1862
Seeking U.S. help for the struggle for independence from France. "My friend General Ghilardi...plans to go to Mexico and serve the cause of that nation." With autograph envelope to Gen. McClellan.
GLC09093
to R.R. Ward, Esq.
February 26, 1844
Fish, Hamilton, 1808-1893
On residual actions of the R.I. Dorr Rebellion. "That some rascality is to be attempted toward R. I. can scarce be doubted, but in what shape, we have no means of judging save for Burke's Resolution or Petition presented last week..."
GLC09094
[Reinforcing Jamaica against the French]
10 April 1782
Knyphausen, WIlhelm, fl. 1782
About how to reinforce Jamaica against the French without compromising British positions. "as the Troops at present stationed at New York & the immediate Neighboring ports are by no means equal to their defence, if seriously Attacked, any diminution...
GLC09095
to John Letcher
January 31, 1863
Davis, Jefferson, 1808-1889
Impressment of slaves for the Confederate War Effort. "I invite your attention to the enclosed communications from several members of Congress and of the Legislature, in reference to the propriety of exempting certain counties from my recent call...
GLC09096
to the Senate and the House
13 March 1912
Taft, William H. (William Howard), 1857-1930
Inflation and the cost of living. "How far the system of cooperative organization which flourishes in various European countries may be adapted to our highly organized and individualistic social organization may perhaps only be determined by...
GLC09098
Collection of James T. Gerry, United States Navy Commander [Decimalized .01-.16]
1831-1891
Gerry, James T., 1797-1854
Fourteen letters by Gerry to his family, accompanied by an etching of Gerry, a pay receipt made out to him, and a letter from a collector describing the receipt. Letters to his family are written mostly to his mother, sister and nephew. They...
GLC09099
to Ann T. Gerry
30 September 1831
Sightseeing in Italy while on shore leave. Tells his family about his time spent in Florence, Pisa, Rome and other cities, and the famous sights he has seen. Details the great artwork he has admired, and briefly mentions politics and governance in...
GLC09099.01
12 March 1839
Writing to his mother, discusses time spent with relatives and plans to sail soon. Describes his time with his cousins, and reports they are doing well. Gives news about his ship and his upcoming orders. Written on board the U.S.S. "Warren."
GLC09099.02
30 May 1839
Witnessing battle during a Mexican rebellion, low opinion of the Mexican army. From his ship Gerry has been watching the battle between the Mexican Government under Santa Anna and revolutionary forces led by Jose de Urrea, a former ally of Santa...
GLC09099.03
December 1839
Desires to be a captain, and believes he may soon attain the role, though the Commodore, whom he dislikes, is making matters difficult for him. Describes Havana, Key West and the local flora, discusses slave traders and their evil ways. Believes...
GLC09099.05
to Ann Gerry
20 June 1851
Friend badly burned when his office building catches fire. Writes to his sister, saying that his friend Gerry was badly injured in the fire, but hopes to continue his law practice. Written on board the U.S.S. "Albany" at Pensacola, Florida.
GLC09099.07
to Elbridge T. Gerry
February 22, 1853
Gives advice to his young nephew and relates stories from his travels at sea. Encourages Elbridge to read and learn in coming years to "lay a foundation which will influence all your future prospects." Describes the city of Pensacola, which he is...
GLC09099.08
January 28, 1854
Tells his nephew about his various ports of call in Latin America. Says he went on official business in Caracas, gave his advice to the men working on the Panama railroad, and visited St. Thomas. Briefly describes some of his ports of call....
GLC09099.09
February 24, 1854
Superior officer's jealousy, recent ports of call, and status of his officers. Believes his Commodore is jealous of him, and has therefore selected him for the most difficult missions possible. Many of his officers are sick. Of his voyage to...
GLC09099.10
29 April 1854
Says he has been on important missions recently, including a trip to observe construction of the Panama railroad. Advises his nephew to study hard in college, build towards his future, and warns of what befalls those who do not apply themselves....
GLC09099.11
12 May 1854
Advises Elbridge to study hard while at college and says this is the best way to assure a bright future. Says he has not been receiving his newspapers, and is having trouble finding good carpenters to repair boats. Written on board the U.S.S....
GLC09099.12
28 May 1854
Very pleased with praise he has received from the government for his recent actions as a Navy captain. The Navy Department has "sent me a highly complimentary letter approving most fully my official acts during my last cruise, many of which were...
GLC09099.13
20 June 1854
Changing times have led to changes in American ways of life and religion. Marvels at the advances of the era, and how much life is changing and advancing. Worries that the "Romanists," meaning Catholics, are trying to take over the country, though...
GLC09099.14
[Check made out to James T. Gerry]
1 March 1844
Sinclair, William, fl. 1844
Check made out to James T. Gerry for one hundred and thirty seven dollars and eighty eight cents. Check was attached with a nail to a later note, explaining that the check was a Naval pay receipt.
GLC09099.15.01
12 September 1891
Bannerman, Francis, 1851-1918
Attaching a check from Gerry's uncle. States that the check attached to the letter by a nail is a pay receipt from James T. Gerry.
GLC09099.15.02
[Engraving of James T. Gerry]
1861-1865
Buttre, John Chester, 1821-1893
Engraving of United States Navy commander James T. Gerry.
GLC09099.16
Collection of two items related to the Confederate President's House [Decimalized .01-.02]
24 June 1861-16 April 1862
Memminger, Christopher G., 1803-1888
GLC09100
Letters referring to Contract for Rent of President's House.
24 June 1861 - 8 July 1861
Confederate Treasury Secretary Memminger, with William Cabell Rives of the Confederate Congress, to a Committee of the City of Richmond comprised of L.W. Glazebrook, N.B. Hill, and George K. Crutchfield. Correspondence leading to the creation of the...
GLC09100.01
[Note establishing rent for the President's house in Richmond]
16 April 1862
Clark, A. J., fl. 1862
Notes that rent for the Confederate President's House is to be paid at 6% annually based on the cost of the house, $42,894.97.
GLC09100.02
The Will of the People
White, Andrew D., fl. 1864
Campaign booklet, including introduction from George Boker and the Union League.
GLC09101
[Last will and testament freeing a slave]
26 April 1708
Leathes, William, fl. 1708
"In the name of God Amen I William Leaths of the City and province of New York Sadler being very Sick and weak in Body but of perfect mind & memory...ordaine this my last Will and Testament...I give & bequeath unto my Servant Wan the Spanish Indian...
GLC09102
to Governor John Hancock
6 June 1791
Paine, Robert T., 1731-1814
Regarding adjournment of the Massachusetts General Court. "...the Justices of the Court... will scarcely have time sufficient to recover from the fatigue, which they must necessarily undergo, in so long a Circuit, in the hottest season of the year,...
GLC09105
to his daughter
2 August 1796
Rutledge, Edward, 1749-1800
"I expect to see you. I except to see you very good; very sweet temper'd; & very fond of your Mother, & myself: and in return you shall find us very kind, very tender, and very affectionate to you. This is a fair Bargain my dear Child; come, let us...
GLC09106
to Major General William Henry Harrison
5 August 1813
Perry, Oliver Hazard, 1785-1819
Before the battle of Lake Erie, Perry has "succeeded in [getting one of] the Sloops of war over the bar...The enemy ...move seven over the bar...I am of opinion that in two days the Naval superiority will be decided on this Lake, and should we be...
GLC09108
to Henry Fox, Lord Holland
5 July 1815
Condemns Britain's "new crusade" against Napoleonic France: "Our countries are now at peace and I am satisfied that you will unite with me, in a strong desire, that they may long remain so. I well know the interest which you take, in the...
GLC09109
to unidentified General [possibly Lewis Cass]
circa 1850
Van Buren, Martin, 1782-1862
"We have been actively opposed to each other in the last political contest and ... will probably be so for the rest of our lives. I want you once for all to understand that differences of that character between men whom I otherwise respect does not...
GLC09110
to Charles J. Faulkner
January 10, 1834
Tyler, John, 1790-1862
Discusses divisions with Virginia, the South Carolina Nullification Crisis, and Andrew Jackson and the National Bank: "I have been called in the Enquirer 'the chief of Nullifiers' in Virginia--and yet I have not in 20 years changed my principles one...
GLC09111
to J.J. Grindall
18 October 1852
Buchanan, James, 1791-1868
Discusses the Fugitive Slave Law and his failed bid for 1852 Democratic nomination: "It would be a strange spectacle indeed if the Slave-holding state most interested in the maintenance of faithful execution of the Fugitive Slave Law should yield...
GLC09112
to Elihu Washburne
20 November 1861
Grant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson), 1822-1885
"The very flattering interest you have taken in my personal welfare and advancement I know of but one way of repaying... I promise the country my undivided time and exertions and any fault shall be from an error in judgment, not of heart. The battle...
GLC09113
to Honorable Thomas Ewing
3 March 1862
Sherman, William T. (William Tecumseh), 1820-1891
On Grant, Halleck, and floods. "I have not the control & direction of affairs which you suppose... Gen. Buell is assembling a very large force at Nashville. Gen. Halleck will and is now transferring Gen. Grant's Army over to the Tennessee...And...
GLC09114
to General Ethan Allen Hitchcock
20 November 1863
Emerson, Ralph Waldo, 1803-1882
On retaliation for treatment of Union prisoners at Libby Prison: "I read her [Mrs. Horace Mann] opinion against retaliating in kind, and said 'Certainly that is right.' I read her proposition to shoot or hang a number of selected officers as a...
GLC09115
Black Republican Prayer
circa 1863
Copperhead Black Republican Prayer. About the emancipation of slaves and Lincoln's prosecution of the war. "May the blessings of Emancipation extend throughout our unhappy land--and the illustrious, sweet scented Sambo nestle in the bosom of...
GLC09116
to Thomas Pinckney
23 May 1796
Pickering, Timothy, 1745-1829
About Jay's treat and gives instructions regarding Pinckney's recall and replacement by Rufus King. "With the Treaty with Spain ratified by the President were transmitted to Mr. Rutledge the necessary powers to exchange the ratifications with the...
GLC09117
Arrival of the Remains At Desbrosses Street Ferry
circa 1865
While black and white, has some yellow shading. Shows arrival of the remains of Abraham Lincoln at the Jersey City Ferry.
GLC09118.01
Dome of the City Hall--Scene at Midnight
GLC09118.02
Brigadier General James S. Wadsworth
1863
Perine, George Edward, 1837-1885
GLC09118.03
Major General David Hunter
GLC09118.04
Col. Edward D. Baker (1st California Vounteers)
Ritchie, Alexander Hay, 1822-1895
GLC09118.05
Major General John A Dix
circa 1861-1864
Perine, G.E., fl. 1861-1900
GLC09118.06
Funeral Car Crossing Hudson River
Black and white with yellow shading.
GLC09118.07
View of the City Hall
GLC09118.08
Procession Passing Fifth Avenue Hotel
Black and white with yellow shading. Depicts Lincoln funeral procession.
GLC09118.09
No. 86 North Moore Street, N.Y. 1865-In this House the Hon. Schuyler Colfax, Speaker of the House of Representatives was Born
Hayward, G., fl. 1861-1865
GLC09118.10
Interior of the State Arsenal 57th st. Occupied by the 7th N.Y.V. (Steuben Regiment) 1861
GLC09118.11
Departure of the Remains (of Abraham Lincoln)
1865
GLC09118.12
View of Albany, N.Y. from Greenbush
One can see the train and sailboats along the water.
GLC09118.13
The Cooper Institute--Eighth Street--New York
GLC09118.14
View of Broadway
Includes Trinity Church and the City Hotel.
GLC09118.15
Panorama of the Embarkation of the Fire Zouaves on Board the Baltic Apr. 29th, 1861 Taken Foot of Spring and Canal St.
1862
GLC09118.16
View of the 5th Ward Museum Hotel, Cor. West Broadway & Franklin St 1864
GLC09118.17
State Arsenal in Central Park 57th St. Troops Leaving for the War
GLC09118.18
Departure of the 7th Regiment N.Y. S.M. Friday April 19th, 1861. View of Broadway, Cor. Courtland St.
GLC09118.19
The Bible-House--Cooper Institute--Tompkins Market
GLC09118.20
Soldier's Depot-Receiving Room, (1st Floor)
GLC09118.21
Established by Christian G. Gunther Esq. Father of the Present Mayor in 1820
His "Fashionable Fur Establishment" is shown.
GLC09118.22
The Last of the Havemeyer Estate--Union Home & School for Soldier's Children 58th st near 8th ave.
Engraving depicts large white house with American flag and gazebo.
GLC09118.23
Soldier's Depot, Dining Room (1st Floor)
GLC09118.24
View of the N.Y. State Soldier's Depot, 50 & 52 Howard St.
GLC09118.25
Pewter Mug Tavern & Tammany Hall, Frankfort St.--1860
A banner hangs from the roof proclaiming "Regular Democratic Nominations for President."
GLC09118.26
Rail-Road Depot in 4th Ave. Cor. 27st.
1860
GLC09118.27
[Central Department of Metropolitan Police]
GLC09118.28
Junction of Canal & Walker St. Near Centre St.
Mainly shows horse drawn carts and wagons at the junction of Canal and Walker.
GLC09118.29
View of Vandewater St. Cor. Frankfort St. (1863)
GLC09118.30
The Old "Gotham Inn"--In Bowery
GLC09118.31
Old House Cor. Houston & Cannon Sts. (1864) Forming Part of the Delancey Estate.
GLC09118.32
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