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02 July 1703

Dudley, Joseph, 1647-1720

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Secretary Addington

Re: The Indian Conference at Casco, seeking allies in Queen Anne's War

GLC08121

29 October 1778

Adams, John, 1735-1826

Autograph manuscript

Title: to Elbridge Gerry

Draft of Genet's letter to Adams planning to ask French to reinforce D'Estaing, copied by Adams and sent to Elbridge Gerry

GLC08126

07 September 1793

Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826

Letter signed

Title: to Vice Consul Moissonier

[Re: Genet Affair] Warning French Vice consul about violation of American neutrality, by trying to raise Naval forces in America.

GLC08130

24 September 1862

Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: [Introduction for Edward Everett ]

Of Everett, President Lincoln states "His reputation, and the present condition of our country, are such that his visit then is such to attract notice, and may be misconstrued. I therefore think fit to say that he bears no mission from this government ... I am greatly conscious that he could better introduce me than I him, in Europe."

GLC08074

4 April 1794

Washington, George, 1732-1799

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Responds to a letter from Secretary of War Knox relating to the security of the Old Northwest. Comments on a speech by Lord Dorchester [Sir Guy Carleton], the commander in chief in British North America, and states his belief that the British intend "to keep this Country in a state of disquietude with the Indian nations; and also to alter the boundary between them and us, if, by any means, they can effect it." As a consequence of that belief, Washington reiterates his instructions to maintain good relations with the Six Nations and to "Buy Captn. [Joseph] B_t [Brant] off at almost any price…

GLC08076

01 July 1805

Madison, James, 1751-1836

Document signed

Title: Circular to the Consuls and Commercial Agents of the United States.

Discusses an act passed by Congress on 27 March 1804 pertaining to the registering of sea vessels. Mentions that the treasury department has no judicial authority in regards to disputes over lost vessels except that expressly given by United States law. Informs that official bonds given by the Consuls and Commercial agents require periodic renewal. Instructs consuls to send all publications in their district on epidemic diseases and quarantine regulations to the Department of State.

GLC08151

1905

Twain, Mark, 1835-1910

Book signed

Title: Henry Wellington Wack

Henry Wellington Wack: "The story of the free Congo State..." signed by Clemens with autograph note above frontpiece portrait: "A bucket of whitewash for the miscreant King Leopold."

GLC08137

October 1814 - March 1815

Manuscript document

Title: War of 1812 Journal

War of 1812 Journal of Privateer Little Wasp

GLC08149

11 April 1762

Carroll, Charles, 1737-1832

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Charles Carroll

Letter sent to his father while studying in Europe. Lengthy observations on European political matters including the state of affairs between Spain, France, and England. Remarks that Spain and France may focus on attacking Portugal to deter England from America and divide their forces. Suggests that if peace occurs, England might invade Spain. Reports that the Jesuits in France have been abandoned by the king and the Jesuit colleges have been closed. Discusses the sorry state of affairs in France. Reports that he is sending his accounts for 1761 and mentions some volumes that he is also…

GLC08170

3 January 1861

Nixon, J.O., fl. 1861

Newspaper

Title: New Orleans daily crescent. [Vol. 13, no. 260 (January 3, 1861)]

Published at 70 Camp Street. In response to an article in the "Chicago Tribune," front page has an article mockingly titled "New Orleans Ruined!-Cotton Doomed!" that says the city's markets will survive if New Yorkers eliminate tolls on Erie Canal. Front page reference to the Henry Winter Davis proposal to keep the peace between North and South. The Daily Crescent rejects it out of hand. Front page essay titled "Secession vs. Co-Operation" by "A Citizen" rejects cooperation, i.e. talks, with the North and says "Redress for past injuries and security for the future are all that the people of…

GLC05960.02.02

10 December 1864

Tyler & Allegre, fl. 1862-1865

Newspaper

Title: The daily richmond enquirer. [Vol. 37, no. 158 (December 10, 1864)]

Reports of from the 2nd Session of the 2nd Confederate Congress -- both the House of Representatives and the Senate. Also, reports on the state legislature of Virginia -- both the House of Delegates and the Senate. Tidbit on an explosion at the Nitre and Mining Bureau "mangling one of the negroes horribly and injuring another severely." Another tidbit of two captured spies. 2nd page dominated by a "Message of Abraham Lincoln" on a variety of topics, including foreign affairs, the war, and an amendment for the abolition of slavery. Edges damaged and some staining.

GLC05959.80.02

January 27, 1865

Tyler & Allegre, fl. 1862-1865

Newspaper

Title: The daily richmond enquirer. [Vol. 37, no. 195 (January 27, 1865)]

This item is two internal pages from the newspaper; no front page. Article on Hemma Micco, aka John Jumper, a Seminole Indian chief who became a colonel in the Confederate Army. Notes from the Virginia state legislature session and the Confederate Congress. List of casualties from the ironclad "Virginia." Update on the Army of the Tennessee. Report on the anger of Virginia Masons; over the burning of a lodge. Report of the return of Admiral David Porter's fleet to Hampton Roads from attacking Fort Fisher, North Carolina. News tidbit about a free black man who died in an alley, probably of "…

GLC05959.80.04

24 March 1864

Tyler & Allegre, fl. 1862-1865

Newspaper

Title: The daily richmond enquirer. [Vol. 36, no. 96 (March 24, 1864)]

Proclamation of Jefferson Davis for a day of fasting and prayer. Article on the reorganization of the Maryland Line. Article titled "Charleston Impregnable from the Sea Approaches," which states "Charleston will not be taken from the sea approaches, and therefore that the land forces now here may, ere long be withdrawn." Article from the "New York Times" stating that letters found on the body of Colonel Dahlgren were forgeries -- the "Times" claims that Federal troops would never kill Jefferson Davis and his cabinet when they reach Richmond. Police items on a slave woman involved in a theft…

GLC05959.80.07

7 January 1861

Nixon, J.O., fl. 1861

Newspaper

Title: New Orleans daily crescent. [Vol. 13, no. 263 (January 7, 1861)]

Published at 70 Camp Street. Front page: List of the Louisiana Southern Rights Ticket at the State Convention; article titled "A Southern Congress," says South Carolina has called for a Congress of the seceded Southern states -- asks "Shall Louisiana be absent?"; article titled "Abolition Mendacity," which says "The Abolitionists now deny that there is such a thing as property in slaves" and goes on to say that the Founders recognized slaves as property in treaties with Britain; article on "Mr. Semmes Speech" -- Thomas Semmes was a member of the state convention considering secession;…

GLC05960.02.04

18 April 1861

Nixon, J.O., fl. 1861

Newspaper

Title: New Orleans daily crescent. [Vol. 14, no. 39 (April 18, 1861)]

Published at 70 Camp Street. Published 6 days after the start of the war. Issue filled with military news, including troops movements. Contains "Full Particulars" of the "First Day's Bombardment of Fort Sumter." Update on the Virginia state convention of secession. Includes news of Confederate policies from Montgomery. Page 2 article on European machinations in Mexico. Page 4 article says "every true Southerner" is subscribing to a loan for the defense of the Confederacy, causing an uptick in the Confederate markets. Page 4 blurb says "Mr. Lincoln's cabinet are very anxious to keep up…

GLC05960.02.08

29 November 1861