1737

Cuyler, Henry, fl. 1714-1737

Manuscript document

Title: Account of the owners of the Ship Oswego

Charges on the account are for labor and materials for the Ship Oswego.

GLC03107.02531

1775

Manuscript document

Title: Account of "Pulfer" for mowing and harvesting the crop of Cilmer's farm

GLC03107.03324

1781-1783

Eddy, John, fl. 1781-1783

Manuscript document

Title: Account of Robert Livingston, Jr.

The account records wages due to John Eddy for work done for "Mr. Livingston." Written at the Manor of Livingston.

GLC03107.03407

circa 1783-1815

Livingston, Robert III, 1708-1790

Manuscript document

Title: Account of Mr. Johannes House re: wheat, hens, and 18 days riding

GLC03107.03704

circa 1783-1815

Livingston, Robert III, 1708-1790

Manuscript document

Title: Memorandum for wages to be paid to workers at the mill

P.2 is the settlement of Jerry Coen's account. Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.03743

circa 1783-1815

Manuscript document

Title: Account sheet re: linens, stockings, spinning and knitting services

GLC03107.03749

1791/03/01

Stewart, James A. (James Augustus), 1808-1879

Manuscript document

Title: Account of Robert Livingston, Jr.

The account began 1 March 1788. Robert, Jr. owed Stewart money for various jobs.

GLC03107.03632

1789-1790

Gilbert Weed & Co.

Manuscript document signed

Title: Account of Robert Livingston, Jr. witn Pope & Weed

The account began 3 May 1789, and includes charges for mending a chair, new shoes, and making and mending shoes.

GLC03107.03664

December 31, 1902

Walker, John Grimes, 1835-1907

Typed letter signed

Title: to Thomas Gibbons

Thanks Gibbons for a gift of cigars. Mentions that the commission is still waiting for a treaty with Colombia before they can proceed with the canal. Describes recent pleasant, warm weather which he appreciates because coal is difficult to obtain, due to a "long-continued strike." Declares, "Should we have another strike before warm weather comes in the spring, there would be great suffering among rich and poor alike, as few people can obtain coal in any quantity, and the stoppage of mining would empty the coal bins almost immediately." Mentions that his family is well, though scattered…

GLC02763.02

4 December 1877

Remington, Philo, 1816-1889

Typed letter signed

Title: to Edward Clark

Signed as President of the Remington Company. Discusses debt owed to the Singer Company which he is not able to pay at this time. Remarks on why he entered into the manufacture of sewing machines, "It was not primarily to make money; ... the impelling motive which drove me into it, was to give my people, ... more especially our skilled labor, - to keep them with us contented in the intervals -- in the periods when we should be without military work." Clark was President of the Singer Company. Singer held Remington's sewing machine division debt. Typed on stationary from the Office of…

GLC02764

circa 1585-1763

Shelpe, Shadrach, fl. 16th century

Manuscript document signed

Title: Account of Robert Livingston

Livingston owes Shelpe payment for physical labor.

GLC03107.01846

12 July 1858

Lee, Robert E., 1807-1870

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William A. Winston

Sending "the three Negro men belonging to the estate of G. W. P. Custis, viz: Reuben, Parks & Edward, whom I wish you to hire in Virginia... for the year or a term of years, not exceeding 31 Decr 1862...." Lee asks that the men be kept in the vicinity but also notes "I do not wish these men returned here during the usual holy days...." Lee was executor for the estate of his father-in-law George Washington Parke Custis.

GLC03214

20 November 1863

New York Tribune, 1841-1842

Newspaper

Title: New York semi-weekly tribune. [Vol. 21, no. 1,929 (November 20, 1863)]

Provides a complete printing of Abraham Lincoln's Gettysburg Address (page eight), preceded by a full printing of Edward Everett's address, also delivered 19 November 1863 in dedication of the Gettysburg National Cemetery, located in Pennsylvania. Includes articles on women and work, Napoleon III of France, and various Civil War battles among other topics. This newspaper is fragile, with several areas of discoloration and several tears in the creases.

GLC03121

1892

Welsh, Herbert, fl. 1892

Pamphlet

Title: Threatened Virtual Abolition of the Board of Indian Commissioners, and Crippling of the Indian Service by Unwarranted Reduction in Salaries of Indian Agents and School Officials. Immediate Protest Called For

One pamphlet entitled, "Threatened Virtual Abolition of the Board of Indian Commissioners, and Crippling of the Indian Service by Unwarranted Reduction in Salaries of Indian Agents and School Officials. Immediate Protest Called For," published by the Indian Rights Association. Written by Herbert Welsh.

GLC10051.02

June 15, 1940

Panama Canal Chief Office

Pamphlet

Title: The Panama Canal: A Manual of Information Concerning Employments for the Panama Canal

One pamphlet entitled, "The Panama Canal: A Manual of Information Concerning Employments for the Panama Canal," dated June 15, 1940.

GLC10064.02

12 July 1960

Democratic National Convention

Pamphlet

Title: The Democratic Platform The Rights of Man

One pamphlet entitled "The Democratic Platform The Rights of Man" dated July 12, 1960. Outlines the various platforms of the Democratic Party for the 1960 elections. The platforms include; National Defense, Arms Control, The Instruments of Foreign Policy, World Trade Immigration, The Underdeveloped World, The Atlantic Community, The Communist World, The United Nations, Economic Growth, An End to Tight Money, Control of Inflation, Full Employment, Aid to Depressed Areas, Discrimination in Employment, Collective Bargaining, Planning For Automation, Minimum Wages, Agriculture, Small Business,…

GLC09899.03

1947

Griner, Richard, fl. 1947

Pamphlet

Title: The Reds in Our Labor Unions

One pamphlet entitled "The Reds in Our Labor Unions" dated 1947. The contents of the pamphlet are a series of questions and answers concerning Communism and leadership of the CIO and the AFL.

GLC09920

3 October 1920

Independent Corporation

Magazine

Title: The Independent [Vol. 104, no. 3743 (October 3, 1920)]

One magazine entitled the Independent dated October 3, 1920. Contains articles concerning the 1920 election. Articles include; a Theodore Roosevelt Portrait, Go Forward from Economic Serfdom by Parley Parker Christensen, Sizing Up Senators by Susan Brown Bristol, The Battle of Blanc Mont by Captain Joseph Mills Hanson, Rheumatism? There's No Such Disease! by William Brady M.D. Republicans Who Will Vote for Cox, Why Vote For Harding by Talcott Williams, Why Vote For Cox by Norman Hapgood, Knocking the Bottom out of British Business by Edwin B. Slosson, Cold Comfort for a Million Miners (…

GLC09912

2 October 1945

King, Margaret J., fl. 1945

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Carl M. Norris

One letter addressed to Carl M. Norris from Margaret J. King dated October 2, 1945. Gives updates on mutual acquaintances; sharing his portrait with family and friends, anticipating his arrival home and her current work schedule.

GLC09903.47

2 October 1945

Norris, Don, fl. 1945

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Ruth Fairchild

One letter addressed to Ruth Fairchild from Don dated October 2, 1945. Gives updates on his work. Expresses that he misses her and wishes to return home soon. Enclosed with a two-paged newspaper clipping from the "Newport Navalog," related to Navy mail privileges being halted with return of soldiers. Reverse side contains a highlight on the Navy's librarian.

GLC09903.48

circa 1870

Engraving Signed

Title: Engraving of Benjamin Franklin Wade

One engraving of Benjamin Franklin Wade circa 1870. Bust portrait of Wade.

GLC08878.0673

28 April 1883

Morgan, John T., fl. 1883

Autograph letter signed

Title: to E. D. Goodwin re: his vehement opposition to new tariff

Written as Senator from Alabama. John Tyler Morgan argues against organized labor's support for a high protective tariff.

GLC03577

19 October 1868

Johnson, Andrew, 1808-1875

Document signed

Title: Affix seal to ratification of Treaty with China.

This treaty, the Burlingham Treaty of 1868, amended the Reed Treaty of 1858 by allowing free immigration. That flow of people allowed the rapid expansion of western railroads through cheap labor. (Eventually, it also provoked a racial backlash on the west coast.)

GLC03578

26 July 1819

Brown, Owen, 1771-1856

Autograph document signed

Title: [Invoice for work done in Portage County, Ohio]

Invoice stating Brown was owed twenty two dollars. Signed twice by Brown. Also signed by Elias Harmon and Samuel Brigg as Justices.

GLC04463.07

13 April 1936

Roosevelt, Franklin D. (Franklin Delano), 1882-1945

Typed document signed

Title: [Address of the President to the Young Democratic Club of Maryland]

Discusses the challenges facing young men and women at the bottom of the Great Depression. Gives some solutions to improving unemployment problems such as finding ways to keep children in school longer and curtailing working hours. Urges the young adults to consider the future of the country. "There cannot be too many Americans thinking about the future of America. Our country richly endowed in body, mind and spirit still has need of many things. But I am certain that one of its chief needs today is the releasing and the enlistment of the spirit of youth." Press release of the speech,…

GLC04600