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to John E. Wool

Written by Davis as Secretary of War to General Wool as Commander of the Department of the Pacific. References Wool's letter of 30 May 1854 and his own letters to Wool on 12 January 1854 and 14 April 1854. Expresses surprise and indignation at Wool...

GLC05518

[Cartes de visite of men of the 10th New York Heavy Artillery] [Decimalized .01- .26]

Mostly photographs by R. W. Addis, Washington. Includes images of Col. Alexander Piper, Lieut. Col. Arden, Maj. C.C. Abell, Maj. James Campbell, and others.

GLC05528

[Letter to a newspaper on how government can help fund internal improvements]

Writes about a resolution passed at the last session of Congress stating that "all companies or incorporations associated for opening roads & making canals which they may respectively concure, require & deserve the aid of the government ... " These...

GLC05530

to unknown

Delaware's Senator Clayton communicates the House of Representatives election of John Quincy Adams to the presidency.

GLC05536

to George Washington

Introduces Rufus Davenport, a Boston merchant, to Washington. Writes that he, "like myriads of others, cannot die in peace, nor live with satisfaction, until they see you, who has done so much for them and for their Country!" Briefly discusses news...

GLC05544

to Benjamin Rush

Written by Major General Lee during the Siege of Boston to Rush as a doctor in private practice and a chemistry professor at Philadelphia Medical College. References Battle of Bunker Hill. Gives his sentiments on the situation of the siege. Says "I...

GLC05546

to unknown

Discusses General Washington's need for reinforcements in case British general Henry Clinton returns to New York before the arrival of the French fleet. Under these circumstances, Reed believes that Washington would be pushed to the Delaware River...

GLC05547

[Yes, in the world's eternal plan...]

Stedman wrote this poem upon the death of Horace Greeley to be read at the dedication of the Printer's Monument in Greeley's honor: "Yes, in the world's eternal plan / Divinity itself is given / To him who lives or dies for Man / And looks within...

GLC05508.234

to Papa

Written by Stevenson when he was thirteen to his father. He briefly discusses the weather and attending church.

GLC05508.235

The Religion of Benjamin Franklin

Original edition of 1919 address.

GLC05508.236

to Rev. B. Tyler

Storrs declines Tyler's invitation to seek the pastorate of a church in Portland. He says he must serve a few more years at the American Home Mission Society and then return to his congregation at Braintree. He encourages Tyler to leave his...

GLC05508.237

[Not one throb of anguish...]

A quote from chapter 12 of Uncle Tom's Cabin: "Not one throb of anguish/ Not one tear of the opposed/ is forgiven by the Man of Sorrows/ the Lord of Glory/ In his patient generous bosom/ He bears the anguish of a world."

GLC05508.238

[Excerpt from "Learn to Grow Old"].

The excerpt discusses concordance between experience and doctrine, and the comfort of facing death with Jesus. Signed and dated for inclusion in Bishop Earl G. Hunt's autograph collection.

GLC05508.246

[Excerpt from p. 15 of "Civilization on Trial"]

Discusses the possibility of a divine plan behind the rise and fall of civilizations and speculates that the means of progress in the plan is the learning caused by suffering due to civilization's failures. He cites, for example, Abraham as "an...

GLC05508.247

[This night is different...]

"This night is different because we celebrate the most important moment in the history of our people. On this night we celebrate their going forth in triumph from slavery to freedom."

GLC05508.248

to students of Marshall E. Bean

Vonnegut thanks the class for the Thanksgiving card and comments they sent him and explains that another "Mr. Bean" was the best teacher he had as a child. He includes a poem from one of his books about how the whole world is doing God's work. The...

GLC05508.250

to Leonard V. Fulton

Walker responds to Fulton's questions about world peace and why his small son should have hope for the future. Walker is sure that "Christ will remain on this earth in spite of the evil forces that have never ceased to betray Him." He believes the...

GLC05508.251

to Harry Paisley

Wanamaker forwards a famous, out-of-print engraving to Paisley to cement their association in the work of the State Sunday School Association. Wanamaker writes: "The Sunday School work offers the best opportunity of usefulness that I know."

GLC05508.254

to Walter Schneider

Waters details her recent illness and hospital stay and gives thanks for the many letters of encouragement from her fans. She also discusses making Christian music. A handwritten inscription discussing her new album and personal replies to fan mail...

GLC05508.256

to Editors

Webster responds to charges that he is against using the Bible in the classroom and stresses that he has endeavored to remove all objections to studying the Scripture in school. He believes that correcting the language is one way to remove such...

GLC05508.258

to Mr. Jacks

Wells discusses the publication of his "little book" [God the Invisible King]. He had hoped to have the book published in early 1917, but this will not happen because Mr. Jacks publishes quarterly. He does not care about price. He also remarks his...

GLC05508.259

to unknown

Whittier writes that he is glad to see the doctrine of eternal hell and eternal suffering being abandoned. He believes that the future will provides an opportunity to turn and repent. He comments that he and his correspondent were on opposing sides...

GLC05508.261

[Decimalized: John G. Whittier letter and poem].

GLC05508.262

to George Sylvester Viereck

Wilhelm comments that he wrote a preface to a German edition (title not mentioned) to "correct erroneous views still prevalent about Empress Frederick." He also discuss debates about the "New Religion" and the "hopeless chaos in American spirits"...

GLC05508.263

[I am the Lord your God...]

Wilkins quotes Leviticus 26:13: "I am the Lord your God, which brought you forth and out of the land of Egypt, that ye should not be their boundmen; and I have broken the bonds of your yoke, and made you go upright." From the Bishop Earl Hunt...

GLC05508.264

[Endorsement on Memorandum]

Endorsement trimmed from original document and adhered to a card.

GLC05508.265

to Miss Fenwick

Wordsworth solicits Fenwick for funds on behalf of a church in Cockermouth in need of expansion.

GLC05508.269

[Man's natural demands are God's only commands...]

Wright writes: "Man's natural demands are God's only commands./ Who so best understands the demands of his nature & most perfectly & healthfully supplies them, best understands & most perfectly obeys the commands of God." Removed from an autograph...

GLC05508.270

Emancipation Proclamation

Rufus Blanchard edition. Signed in print by Abraham Lincoln as the President and William H. Seward as Secretary of State. The printer, Rufus Blanchard, states the importance of the Emancipation Proclamation in a footnote: "This Proclamation is an...

GLC05508.272

to Atlee Kohl

Arnaz responds to Kohl's solicitation letter. Arnaz discusses his struggles to deal with fear and anxiety, which initially led him to believe "personal gain eases personal pain." He later discovered the real gains in life are spiritual, and that...

GLC05508.274

to Atlee Kohl

A response to Kohl's solicitation letter. Bellamy writes of his belief in a "force" behind creation. He doesn't necessarily call this force God, but he does worship it.

GLC05508.275

to Atlee Kohl

Response to Kohl's solicitation letter. Leigh discusses the influence religion has had on her and her belief in God. As she matured, a structure to house her God, labels, and denominations became unnecessary because, she believes, the Supreme Being...

GLC05508.276

to Atlee Kohl

Response to Kohl's solicitation letter. Buckley writes: "I believe in the Apostle's Creed, and you hardly need to go to any trouble, or to put me to any, to frame it. Please keep the $200. With all good wishes."

GLC05508.277

to Atlee Kohl

Response to Kohl's solicitation letter. Cummings writes that one can accomplish anything by acting with all their heart. This can be achieved by focusing on God rather than the seeming impossibility of the task at hand. One just has to believe they...

GLC05508.281

to Atlee Kohl

Response to Kohl's solicitation letter. Although at first reluctant to include her religious views in the Woodland Historical Document Collection, Day writes: "My religion is what I feel inside, and my own personal contact with my maker. I talk to...

GLC05508.282

to Atlee Kohl

Response to Kohl's solicitation letter. Olivia de Havilland writes that she cannot adequately describe her religious views at this time because her life is too demanding to afford her the necessary time for reflection. She does add, however, that...

GLC05508.283

to Atlee Kohl

Response to Kohl's solicitation letter. Goulet mentions being brought up Roman Catholic. He talks to Jesus often and does not fear death because he is anticipating eternal existence. He is no longer a practicing Catholic, but a good Christian and...

GLC05508.285

to Atlee Kohl

Response to Kohl's solicitation letter. Landry discusses being raised Methodist and going to church. At 33 he realized he was not really a christian, only a churchgoer. He tried to be the best football player and coach he could, but felt empty...

GLC05508.286

to Atlee Kohl

Response to Kohl's solicitation letter. Neal includes an excerpt from her 1988 autobiography, "As I am," written at the Abbey of Regina Laudis, a Benedictine monastery, where she made "sense of all the tragedies in her life" and renewed her faith in...

GLC05508.288

to Atlee Kohl

Response to Kohl's solicitation letter. Schuller writes that as a Christian pastor, he embraces great landmarks of Biblical faith--the Ten Commandments, Beatitudes, etc. He sees each persona as infinitely precious, and esteems all, including his...

GLC05508.290

to Atlee Kohl

Response to Kohl's solicitation letter. Templeton writes a credo that people pursuing the humble way to God could adopt. It is summed up in the final line: "God is all of you and you are a little part of him."

GLC05508.291

to Atlee Kohl

Response to Kohl's solicitation letter. Windom quotes Alfred Lord Tennyson: " 'What is it all but a trouble of ants in the gleam of a million million suns?' Sums it up neatly for me"

GLC05508.292

Debates, resolutions and other proceedings of the Convention of... Massachusetts

Debates of the state convention in 1789 to ratify the Constitution. Printed by Oliver & Munroe, and Joshua Cushing. Signed and dated on titlepage by Bowdoin in 1818. Ex-Barlow copy with plate; Ex-Clements Library.

GLC05509

Free Soil, Free Speech, Free Press. Fremont. [Fremont & Dayton election ribbon]

White printed ribbon depciting Fremont as the explorer, mounted on a horse and pointing? to the left.

GLC05510

Perry's Victory [Battle of Lake Erie, poem illustrated with woodcut]

Sold by J.G. Hunt "South Side City Wharf." Celebrating Oliver H. Perry's naval victory on Lake Erie, Sept. 10.

GLC05511

to Edwin McMasters Stanton

Working draft of letter of Baily, a former U.S. Representative from Pennsylvania, to the Secretary of War Stanton regarding President Andrew Johnson's reconstruction policies. Informs Stanton, Secretary of War that "the union party at this time is...

GLC05512

[Endorsement on a British citizen's request to leave the Confederacy]

Written on half-sheet of paper. Contains a request from Thomas Fitzpatrick to the Secretary of War. Fitzpatrick writes, "I am a native of Ireland and a subject of Great Britain. My trade is house-painting, and I am not only out of employment, and...

GLC05516

[Parole for C. Lucian Jones]

Forrest signed as Flag Officer, Confederate Navy. He was commander of the James River Squadron. Co-signed by William Hartsuff, Brigadier General, United States Army. Parole for Jones, Assistant Paymaster, Confederate Army after the surrender of...

GLC05517

[General Lyon authorizes the return of a horse]

"Allow Mr Douglas to take a horse from the stable which he represents was forced in the service from our friends." Accompanied by a brief descriptive statement on a separate sheet of paper.

GLC05519

to John W. Thomas

Writes to his brother about the dwindling army of occupation, as the war had ended in February. Assures his brother that he will assist in relocating the family to Norfolk. Plans on being discharged soon but will apply for a furlough in October in...

GLC05520

Message of the President [re: Treaty of New Echota between US & Cherokee]

Offering Confederate recognition of the treaty of New Echota between the U. S. and Cherokees of North Carolina.

GLC05521

[Collection of 5 letters to his friend and wife] [Decimalized .01-.05]

Adam M. Hallidy was a Union Army soldier during the Civil War and was in Company K, 2nd D.C. Volunteers. He married his friend Maggie McClelland 19 March 1864.

GLC05522

[State flag printed "Arkansas"]

Cotton Arkansas state flag with red and white stripes and a blue field with stars; "ARKANSAS." painted in black at center. Accompanied by a much later note reading: "[From the] Wigwam Convention 1860 - Chicago. State flag for Abraham Lincoln."

GLC05523

[Proceedings and address of the Constitutional Convention]

Discusses the nomination of delegates selected to attend a Missouri Convention to address the issue of secession. States "It is not a convention to amend, make or alter or change our constitution: but one to consider whether Missouri shall...

GLC05524

$100.00 reward!

Runaway slave broadside with stock wood cut of a runaway. For a slave named Lewis, "aged about 31 years, heavy set, about 5 feet 5 or 6 inches high, inclined to be bow legged, dark complexion, and will weigh 175 or 180 pounds..." Dated from Liberty...

GLC05525

[California Gold Rush travel accounts] [Decimalized]

Four individual accounts from men traveling to California to seek their fortunes.

GLC05527

to his parents

Eyewitness account of the boxer rebellion.

GLC05532

Elizabeth Stevenes widow being now in the 60 year of my age.

Deposition sworn before Bradstreet concerning the medical mis-treatment of her brother's son Samuel.

GLC05534

to The Province of Massachusetts Bay

Signed by Massachusetts commissioner Brattle and countersigned by Artemas Ward (four times), Samuel Crosby, and Edward Flindt as Selectmen of Shrewsbury, Massachusetts. Provides list of expenses for the poor transient William Quirk, including room...

GLC05535

to unknown

Asks his correspondent to deliver a letter. Requests that he be sent an act from his correspondent's state concerning interstate import duties. Discusses Rhode Island's opposition to impost duties called for by Congress under the Articles of...

GLC05538

to Thomas Sim Lee

Written by Major General Greene as commander of the Southern District to Maryland Governor Lee. Congratulates Lee on his reappointment to the governorship. Says Major General William Smallwood will be delivering this letter. Requests aid for his...

GLC05539

to Edward Wigglesworth

Circular letter. As Secretary of the Treasury Hamilton tells Wigglesworth of Newburyport, Massachusetts (possibly port collector there) to henceforth deposit no public monies in the Bank of Massachusetts, but rather to deposit them in the United...

GLC05540

[Petition to New York Governor George Clinton for help against Indian attacks]

Signed by fifteen inhabitants of German Flats and Kingsland during the American Revolution. Describes previous attacks, claiming that the "enemy have already burnt two hundred and twenty buildings" and "reduced from 450 to 139 capable of bearing...

GLC05541

to Captain Denny

Discusses a dispute between the United States and the Six Nations over land. Contends that "there is nothing in the Constitution...that gives the Legislature much less the Executive a shadow of Power to cede...a single foot of ground, the...

GLC05542

to Henry Jackson

Discusses their correspondence and friendship, affirming that he feels "the same sublime disinterested friendship for you that has existed in both our bosoms for so long." Also discusses the possible appointment of the French general Charles Tronson...

GLC05543

to Nathanael Greene

Kościuszko, a colonel and engineer in the Continental Army, discusses military preparations for the Yorktown campaign. Comments on his earthworks and the need for more troops to protect them. Letter written "at Colo. Mayens."

GLC05545

to unknown

General Stark requests as much flour and corn meal for his brigade as can be collected, provisions needed for the upcoming winter. Mentions that General Enoch Poor's brigade would be stationed there for the winter also.

GLC05548

To the sheriff of Worcester County

Accuses Elijah Newton of swearing, "Damn the Authority I swear by God I will kill any man that touchette me." Requests that the sheriff apprehends Newton and bring him before Ward so he may be dealt with.

GLC05549

Life of Alexander Hamilton Stephens

Signed 28 February 1879 in Washington, D.C. Published 1878 by J. B. Lippincott & Co. in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Written by Richard Malcolm Johnston and William Hand Browne. With lengthy inscription to George M. Landers, written from the House...

GLC05551

A Comprehensive and Explanatory Dictionary of the English Language

Published by Jenks, Hickling and Swann, 1854. Signed on front loose endpaper: "Jno G. Nicolay / Springfield, Ill. / Dec 19th 1858."

GLC05552

[Lincoln and Hamlin presidential election campaign banner, with eagle].

Printed cotton campaign banner showing an eagle with a long ribbon in his beak reading "Lincoln and Hamlin." The eagle holds a colored Columbia shield in its talons and only 6 arrows. Black ink (printed) with red and blue added in the shield.

GLC05553

Pencil sketches related to the Mississippi River near Vicksburg [Decimalized .01-.03]

Includes three pencil sketches, one created by Evelyn Kelsey aboard a Mississippi steamer. Accompanied by the original backing for each sketch. Backing consists of newspaper articles attached to Civil War military documents including lists of...

GLC05555

President Lincoln and General Grant on Peace and War.

Promotes the Union cause. Reprints an interview with Lincoln titled Mr. Lincoln's view of Democratic strategy, and a letter of General Grant dated 16 August 1864 to E.B. Washburne. Grant's letter informs that the Confederacy is very weak and losing...

GLC05556

President Jefferson Davis's Inaugural Address

Extra printing of Davis's speech from the Richmond Enquirer. The address was delivered on 22 February 1862. The paper was then published by Tyler, Wise & Allegre. Bottom of document mentions the evacuation of Nashville on February 22.

GLC05557.02

Union Martyrs. [Photographs of Union generals killed during the war (maquette)]

"Union Martyrs." Maquette of 17 trimmed CDVs of Union Generals killed in the Civil War, mounted on board (as a maquette) for reproduction by photographic studio. Attributed to Brady studio by previous owner. Each mounted with a white curling border...

GLC05558

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

John Adolph Dahlgren. as admiral, standing full length portrait next to "Dahlgren" cannon

Graphite inscription on recto "John Adolph Dahlgren." Graphite inscription on verso "Dalgreen [sic]." Photographers imprint on verso: "Brady's National Photographic Portrait Galleries No 352 Pennsylvania Av Washington DC & Broadway & Tenth Street New...

GLC05111.02.1434

As major general, seated 1/2 length portrait with crossed arms and wearing hat

Sheridan appears to be waering a non-uniform hat. Graphite inscription on verso "76" "Gen. Sheridan." Photographers imprint on verso: "Brady & Co.'s National Photographic Portrait Galleries No. 352 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington DC and Broadway &...

GLC05111.02.1438

Inaugural address of the President of the United States, on the fourth of March, 1861.

Lincoln focuses on increasing his support in the North while attempting to not further alienate the South. He references four important documents: Henry Clay's 1850 Speech on compromise, Webster's reply to Hayne, Andrew Jackson's proclamation...

GLC05123

Stereocards, mostly Anthony War Views, O'Sullivan, etc. [decimalized]

271 stereocards primarily E. & H. T. Anthony's "War Views," and "Prominent Portraits." Other publishers include Timothy O'Sullivan, G.W. Pach and Taylor & Huntington. See separate database for a complete listing of images. Highlights include a "War...

GLC05137

Admiral John N. Dahlgreen, as rear-admiral, bust portrait with arms folded across his chest

Graphite inscription on recto "Dahlgreen[sic]." Graphite inscription on verso "Admiral Dahlg[ren]" "Admiral Dahlgreen[sic]."

GLC05111.02.1416

As Commodore, standing 3/4 length portrait

Subject is wearing epaulettes, white gloves and is holding sword in his left hand. Graphite inscription on verso "Mathew Perry Japan Expedition." Photographers imprint on verso: "Published by E. Anthony 501 Broadway New York. From Photographic...

GLC05111.02.1417

Group portrait of Naval officers

Mount trimmed. Image shows thirteen Naval officers gathered on the deck of a large ship to pose for photo. In the background, on the aft-deck is a single sailor. Modern ink inscription on verso "888."

GLC05111.02.1418

As rear-admiral, standing 3/4 length portrait with right hand on table

Subject has been identified as D. D. Porter, but this may not be correct. He is wearing a Naval officer's hat, white gloves, and his left hand grasps his lapel. Graphite inscription on verso "$6--" "Porter/2035." Photographers imprint on verso:...

GLC05111.02.1419

As rear-admiral, bust portrait

Ink inscription on recto "Adml. Porter U.S.N." Graphite inscription on verso "Adml. Porter." Photographers imprint on verso: "Published by E. & H. T. Anthony 501 Broadway New York. From Photographic Negative in Brady's National Portrait Gallery."

GLC05111.02.1420

As rear-admiral, seated full-length portrait with hands in lap

Porter is seated wearing Lincoln mourning ribbon. Graphite inscription on verso "Porter" "Admiral D. D. Porter Fair for S. & Sailor's Home Nov 4th 1863." Photographers imprint on verso: "O.H. Willard's Galleries, 1206 Chestnut St. No...

GLC05111.02.1421

As commodore, standing full-length portrait Napoleon pose

Subject has a glove in his left hand, while his hat and sword rest on a pedestal beside him. Graphite inscription on recto "Reed Navy." Graphite inscription on verso "Com Reed." Photographers imprint on verso: "James W. Queen & Co. 924 Chestnut...

GLC05111.02.1422

As ensign [?], standing full-length portrait with sword in left hand

Graphite inscription on verso "Russel U.S.N.--Cut out the [illegible] at Pensacola."

GLC05111.02.1423

In Navy uniform rank obscured, vignette bust portrait

Ink inscription on recto "Your Obt. Servant Wm. Roberts U.S.N." Photographers imprint on verso: "W. L. Germon's Atelier, No. 702 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia."

GLC05111.02.1424

As commodore, standing full-length portrait Napoleon pose

Ink inscription on recto "Farragut." Imprint on recto "Entered according to Act of Congress in the year 1862, by E. Anthony, in the Clerk's office of the District Court of the U.S. for the So. District of New York." Graphite inscription on verso...

GLC05111.02.1425

As rear-admiral, seated 1/2 length portrait with hat in lap, sword on hip

Graphite inscription on recto "Com. Farragut."

GLC05111.02.1426

As rear-admiral, seated 3/4 length portrait

Farragut is wearing dress uniform with epaulettes. His left hand holds his sword, and his hat rests on a table to his left. Imprint on recto "W. Bienmuller, Phot." Graphite inscription on verso "9/02." Ink inscription on verso "D.G. Farragut...

GLC05111.02.1427

As rear-admiral, seated 3/4 length portrait

Subject has his right arm on an arm-rest, his left hand is in his lap, and he is wearing a large ring on the left hand. Imprint on recto "J. Gurney & Son Photo, N.Y." Ink inscription on verso "D.G.Farragut vice-admiral." Photographers imprint on...

GLC05111.02.1428

As rear-admiral, bust portrait

Graphite inscription on image "Farragut." Graphite inscription on recto "Farragut." Photographers imprint on verso: "C.D. Fredricks & Co. 587 Broadway, New York. 408 Calle de la Habana, Habana. 31 Passage du Havre, Paris."

GLC05111.02.1429

As rear-admiral, seated 3/4 length portrait with hands in lap

Graphite inscription on verso "[struck: Winfield Scott] Farragut" "25.--." Photographers imprint on verso: "Published by E. & H. T. Anthony, 501 Broadway, New York. From Photographic Negative in Brady's National Portrait Gallery." Cancelled...

GLC05111.02.1430

As major general, seated 1/2 length portrait

General Irwin McDowell is seated in the chair with his right hand clutching a gauntlet and his left fist resting on his lap, behind the hilt of his sword. Graphite inscription on recto "McDowell." Graphite inscription on verso "Genl McDowell."...

GLC05111.02.1431

As major general, seated 1/2 length portrait

Graphite inscription on recto "Gen. John Pope." Graphite inscription on verso "Pope" "John Pope son of Nathaniel Pope Pope Co Named after him" "r.1927." Photographers imprint on verso: "E. Anthony 501 Broadway New York from Photographic Negative...

GLC05111.02.1432

As brigadier general, standing full length portrait with cape and hat in hand

Wearing his cape to obscure his rank, Meigs holds his hat in his right hand and the pommel of his sword in his left. Ink inscription on verso "Montgomery C. Meigs. Brig Genl V.Q.M.C. USA May 15, 1861" "Jan 1864" "Bvt Maj gen USA July 5, 1864....

GLC05111.02.1433

As major general, seated 1/2 length portrait with open jacket

Graphite inscription on verso "23." Ink inscription on verso "William T. Sherman Major General Vols & Brigadier General USA" "1864" Photographers imprint on verso: "Published by E & HT Anthony 501 Broadway New York. Manufacturers of the best...

GLC05111.02.1435

As major general, seated 1/2 length portrait

Graphite inscription on verso "164" "Gen. Dan Sickles" Photographers imprint on verso: "Published by E & HT Anthony 501 Broadway New York from Photographic Negatives in Brady's National Portrait Gallery."

GLC05111.02.1436