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to Henry Moore Teller

Stephens, a United States Representative from Georgia, introduces Reverend Henry M. Turner to Teller, Secretary of the Interior. States that Turner, a resident of Atlanta, Georgia, is Bishop of the African Methodist Episcopal Church in the South....

GLC06612

to C.S. Knapp

Discusses at length the present state of the government and the unconstitutional and monarchal rule of the current president, Andrew Jackson. Quotes Edward Gibbons' "Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire," and George Washington. Expresses his views...

GLC06614

to E. D. Williams, O. Jones, William Butler, Moses Dawson and others

Declines a dinner invitation from a group of supporters in Cincinnati because of his health, but hopes to spend a day there to thank "the intelligent, the virtuous, the disinterested Democrats and Patriots" of that city.

GLC06617

to James J. Meyers re: support of Henry Cabot Lodge for Civil Service reform, &c

With TR's autograph pen corrections on p. 2. On stationery of the United States Civil Service Commission.

GLC06622.01

to James J. Meyers re: detailing Lodge's support for Civil Service reform

With TR's autograph pen corrections on both pages. On stationery of the United States Civil Service Commission.

GLC06622.02

[Collection of Sarah Perot Ogden] [decimalized]

Collection includes 153 letters and envelopes, a photograph album with 27 cartes-de-visite, three objects, ephemera, one book, and one marriage certificate.

The first section includes 137 letters, 84 accompanying envelopes, and 10 unaccompanied...

GLC06559

to Sarah Ogden

Encloses a certificate (not included) to thank Ogden for "the interest you have taken in this mans faith." The man, a neighbor of Anderson's, was a soldier who "felt unable to return" to the war and "believes that he will not be able to perform...

GLC06559.001

to Sarah Ogden

States he was recently in two major battles where his company suffered several casualties. Expresses his opinions on the 1864 election. Notes he hopes that Fremont will not run, because he fears that if he does, General George McClellan will be...

GLC06559.004

Photograph album, with cartes de visite [word processed inventory available]

The album contains 27 photographs of the military patients and staff of the U. S. Hospital in Philadelphia. Includes 20 identified patients (one of whom is John Walker, a 13 year old drummer boy), 4 male nurses and stewards. All of the patients are...

GLC06559.154

Quaker marriage certificate for Edward H. Ogden and Sarah M. Perot

Large vellum marriage certificate signed by the bride and groom as well as members of the meeting.

GLC06559.160

to Mrs. Trist re: draft of letter opposing Constitution, political news

Also mentions the election of Cyrus Griffen as president of Congress and Thomas Jefferson's opinion of the Marchioness. (Losses on page 1 affecting text.)

GLC06560

to [Stephen Decatur Miller]

Informs that he has been elected governor of South Carolina (on December 10, just two days prior), and that nullification will proceed, despite the protests of Unionists in Charleston. Instructs that he should be kept informed as to the course of...

GLC06562

Collection of Raymond D. Henley relating to the Marines on Okinawa [Decimalized .01-.10]

Henley was a member of the 2nd Squad, 1st Platoon, "G" Company, 3rd Battalion, 29th Marines. The collection includes photographs, photo albums, his squad book, a telegram and letter to his wife, three medals, a certificate showing he fought in...

GLC06567

to Philip Schuyler

Written by Lansing as secretary to Major General Schuyler. Written to Schuyler, who was commander of the Northern Department. Copied extract from the resolves of Congress. Says situation is such that recruiting officers are to enlist men for three...

GLC06568

to Jefferson Davis

Page one consists of a letter from Atchison, a United States Senator from Missouri, introducing Judge Samuel Treat of St. Louis to Davis, Secretary of War. Describes Treat as "a politician of the Nullification, Secession, & High Treason School, to...

GLC06569

to Joseph Coolidge re: his marriage to Jefferson's granddaughter, Ellen

Two full pages. Jefferson expresses his warm thoughts on Coolidge's intentions to marry his granddaughter. Also discusses Jefferson's health, finances, the upcoming visit of Lafayette, the University of Virginia and Monticello. Written in...

GLC06571

[Description of a rain-gauge]

A scientific note on the design of a rain gauge. Includes 18 lines on the measurement (volume and weight) of rain, written on the verso of a fragmentary address leaf to John Gads[incomplete]. "The area of the funnel is 10. square inches. The fall...

GLC06572

Scientific Dialogues, intended for the instruction... of young people

12 mo. 248, [2],; 272, iv; 285, ii pp. with 24 engraved plates. Collateral to GLC 6572, although this 1819 edition printed by M. Carey and Son, is probably later than that used by Jefferson. Scarce. Title in full: "Scientific dialogues, intended for...

GLC06572.02

[Collection of six letters from Sarah to her husband Everett] [Decimalized]

Sarah writes to her friend and eventual husband Everett.

GLC06573

to his wife and children

Writes to his family discussing camp life as a miner and describes his health. Written in Gregory's Express Pocket Letter Book. Includes envelope from 1937. Inside covers include a calendar and an advertisement for Gregory's Express.

GLC06574

The Battle of Bunker's Hill

After the painting of John Trumbull. Engraving by Johann Gottfried von Muller. Published by A.C. de Poggi, in London.

GLC06579

Death of General Montgomery

Engraved by Danish engraver J.F. Clemens, based on a painting by John Trumbull completed in 1786. Published by A.C. de Poggi at 91 New Bond Street, London. Depicts the death of General Richard Montgomery during the assault on Quebec on 31 December...

GLC06580

[William Averell Civil War diary]

One of three of Union General Averell's Civil War-era diaries (see GLC06581.02-.03). The entries are highly detailed with a great deal of battle content, particularly cavalry actions. Also contains content related to his conversations with military...

GLC06581.01

Collection of Confederate soldier George Morton Williams] [Decimalized: .01-.62]

Includes 56 complete and 3 incomplete letters written to his wife. Williams was a captain in the 9th Virginia, Hansbrough's Battalion. Discusses family matters, and important military information including the surrender of Fort Donelson, and the...

GLC06582

Materials pertaining to Mixter, a Civil War soldier. [Decimalized .01-.05]

GLC06583

to Samuel W. Crawford re: election of 1868, abolishing the office of General

"If Grant resigns after the election, Congress will abolish the office of General."

GLC06584

[Endorsement of the creation of Berdan's sharpshooters]

Wadsworth endorses s clerical copy of a letter from Major General Nathaniel P. Banks to Secretary of War Simon Cameron, with his own approval of the establishment of "Berdan's Sharpshooters." Banks recommends that "the Rifle shooters what Mr. Berdan...

GLC06585

Subscription list for copy of "Speech of Hon. Thomas Ruffin of NC"

Also signed by Lawrence Branch, Thomas Clingman, John Lecher, and others. "Speech of the Hon. Thomas Ruffin of NC in the Presidential election."

GLC06586

[Petition to New York Governor Edwin D. Morgan seeking military policy changes]

Signed by several New York officers and endorsed by prominent Union generals Joseph Bartlett, John Newton, Winfield S. Hancock, and Henry W. Slocum, among others. Seeks to institute policy changes in order to fill the ranks for New York regiments....

GLC06587

[Collection of Bruce Elmore, C company, 143rd regiment, New York, infantry] [decimalized]

Over 200 letters from Sergeant Elmore to his wife, with an additional 60 from his wife. Highlights include pursuit of Lee's army after Gettysburg, the siege of Atlanta, Sherman's march to the sea, and other campaigns. Also includes several loose...

GLC06588

News-letter extra.

Rare newspaper extra from Ship Island containing two letters by Admiral Farragut to the Mayor of New Orleans. On verso is an autograph letter signed (undated) from Union soldier S. S. Eastman to a friend. Severe ink bleed-through throughout.

GLC06589

Louisville courier--extra. [no volume or number information (August 3, 1861)]

Pro-Confederate newspaper. Front page is dominated by a speech on executive usurpation by Kentucky Senator John C. Breckinridge on 16 July 1861. List of taxes passed by the House of Representatives. A scathing column critical of the "Abolitionism and...

GLC06590

[Petition for the emancipation for Fanny and Patsy Woodson]

Official document reporting that since Cuffy Woodson was emancipated, he purchased his wife Fanny Woodson, "a mulatto woman," and her child Patsy from his former master Micajob Moorman. Cuffy "further represents to your worship that the sd. Fanny &...

GLC06592

Resolutions and other papers from the Anti-Slavery Society in New York [Decimalized .01-.21]

Contains two letters to N. R. Chapman, who served as secretary for an Anti-Slavery Society in the Onondaga/Madison County region of New York (refer to GLC06593.20). Contains a Civil War soldier's letter noting the fall of Atlanta. Includes numerous...

GLC06593

[Diary of an African American soldier in 8th Regiment United States Colored Troops, Company G]

Woodlin's brief entries describe camp life, his service with the regimental band as a horn player, several battles, the weather, equal pay with white soldiers, and the famous 54th Massachusetts Regiment, among many other topics. He describes his...

GLC06599

to [unknown] re: leaning against signing a pardon.

Written to an unknown colonel, as Governor of Maine.

GLC06603

Boston gazette and country journal. [No. 1235 (April 27, 1778)]

Discusses military matters pertaining to the Revolutionary War. Reports on governmental matters related to the Continental Congress, including taxation, acts of Congress, and business proceedings of the East India Company. Includes a lengthy...

GLC06604

Proclamation by the President of the United States and the message of the governor of the state of Illinois, to the General Assembly, ...

Title continues, " ... together with a preamble and resolutions adopted by the Legislature accompanying the same." Printed on the first page is a letter introducing this proclamation by John Reynolds, Governor of Illinois, dated 24 December 1832...

GLC06605

An Act to perpetuate testimony in cases of slaves abducted or harbored by the enemy, and of other property seized, wasted, or destroyed by them. No. 270.

Appears to be a circular. Possibly created in Richmond, Virginia. Gives orders for the procedure slave owners may follow when their slaves are abducted or harbored. Notes that the Confederate States are not liable to make compensation for...

GLC06607

General Orders: No. 287

Signed by H. L. Scott. Republication of General Orders, No. 20, declaring Martial Law. Discusses the code of conduct for military personnel. Written from the National Palace of Mexico. Duplicate of GLC00911.15.

GLC06608

"Mormon" women's protest.

Title continues: "an appeal for freedom, justice and equal rights. The ladies of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints protest against the tyranny and indecency of federal officials in Utah, and against their own disfranchisement without...

GLC06609

A Dissertation on slavery with a proposal for the gradual abolition of it...

[Complete title] "A dissertation on slavery with a proposal for the gradual abolition of it, in the State of Virginia." First edition. With contemporary notations on and a page of manuscript notes dated 1836 in front. Tucker's argument was urgent...

GLC06610

to Robert Livingston

Revolutionary War general Horatio Gates, replying to a letter from Livingston, American minister to France, discusses the Haitian Revolution, the Louisiana Purchase, Napoleon, and other French notables.

Writes, "I greedily devour every line that...

GLC06611

Boston Gazette Extra, No. 2 [preparing for war]

Prints Jefferson's 27 October 1807 message to Congress re: preparing for war against the British (which never came). One of the results of Jefferson's message was the Embargo Act.

GLC06613

to Willis A. Hodges

Discusses arrangements at North Elba, and upcoming plans for this African American farming settlement. Says money is being raised to help the "infant colony," urges residents not to lay out plots yet, but instead cut wood. Also discusses the...

GLC06615

to Charles Emory Smith re: responsibility of leadership to take chances in crisis

Also discusses the inevitability of irregularities occurring and rooting out scandal. Noted "Private" at top.

GLC06616

State Register Vol. 1, No. 1-36 [Lincoln] [damaged issue no. 2]

With content related to Abraham Lincoln's legislative career. Lacking the first leaf of No. 2.

GLC06618

to Senate of the Confederate States of America

Sends a draft of instructions (not included) for sending a diplomatic minister to Mexico. Asks the senate for advice on whether a minister should be sent and, if so, on the terms laid out.

GLC06619.01

to Jefferson Davis

Confederate Secretary of State Benjamin sends draft instructions (not included) for a proposed diplomatic minister to be sent to Mexico, on which Davis then sought the Confederate Senate's advice (see GLC06619.01). Recommends secrecy to avoid the...

GLC06619.02

[Union autograph and sentiment album]

Includes thirty-five autographed quotations and sentiments, and ten signatures. This collection was possibly prepared for sale by the United States Sanitary Commission at the April 1864 Metropolitan Fair, held in New York City. The sentiments and...

GLC06620

Collection of twenty eight letters and documents by Texas patriots & politicians [Decimalized GLC06623.01-.28]

GLC06623

[Texas land indenture from Branch T. Archer to Giles M. Stone]

Archer signs over to Stone the title for "one half of the land secured to me...by the annexed deed...by N.F. Smith." Witnessed by William Christy, Willis A Jarvis, and J.W. Moorly. The deed from Niles Smith appears on p. 2-3, and specifies the...

GLC06623.01

[Partial legal document in the case of Thomas W. Nibbs vs. J.N. Penningyon, et al]

The case concerned the return of unearned legal fees.

GLC06623.02

Sello Cuarto: Una Cuartilla [in Spanish]

GLC06623.03

[Texas land indenture]

Records the sale of land from Alexander McDonald to N. Hobbs and Caldwell. McDonald acquired the land from the late John Shirly, a soldier in the army of the Republic of Texas who was, like other soldiers involved in the Texas Revolution, given a...

GLC06623.04

[Certification of an act of sale]

Partially printed document from the Consulate of the Republic of Texas in which Bryan, as "Consul for the Republic of Texas, for the port of New Orleans, State of Louisiana" certifies that William Richardson signed an annexed act of sale (not...

GLC06623.05

[Certification of an act of sale for Texas land]

Partially printed document in which George Trembley of New Orleans, Louisiana, attests to selling 640 acres of Texas land to Edward T. Jackson for $325. The land had originally been granted to John Miller for service in the Texas Revolution and...

GLC06623.06

[Certification that Jefferson George was issued and obeyed a summons from the state of Texas]

George was to "appear before the Committee of Investigation of the House of Representatives...in the case...wherein the Republic of Texas" was involved. Indicates that Jefferson obeyed the summons and was entitled to reimbursement for travel...

GLC06623.07

to Nicholas Biddle

Mifflin, then United States district attorney for the eastern district of Pennsylvania, discusses the protocol regarding enclosed draft notices (not included) issued to men named Mr. Moore and a Mr. Picket with Biddle, the President of the Bank of...

GLC06623.08

[Receipt for payment of $100 for closing land offices in Texas]

Forbes attests to receiving $100 from Arthur Henrie, "receiver of the public Monies at Nacogdoches...for closing the land offices." Some arithmetic appears on the verso.

GLC06623.09

Authority to affix the seal to proclamation for day of Thanksgiving

Ordering a day of national thanksgiving on 6 August 1863 for victories at Gettysburg and Vicksburg, seeking restoration of the Union and God's intervention to "subdue the anger which has produced... a needless and cruel rebellion...." Lined on verso...

GLC06754

to Lew Wallace re: asking for advice on discharge of soldier at Ft. McHenry

Regarding the discharge of soldier Thomas Washington Smith. WithANS of Lew Wallace at the bottom concerning the inquiry, responding, and forwarding to Col. Wooley.

GLC06755

to Edwin M. Stanton re: arranging trip to review troops at City Point

"Mrs. L. proposes 3 P.M. Thursday, and says she can not be ready sooner. Let it be so." (Mary Todd Lincoln had an infamous fit of jealousy over her husband's accompaniment by General Ord's wife during this trip.)

GLC06756

to Griffith Evans re: requesting expense report from Board of Commissioners

Madison asks for a detailed expense report. Evans had been secretary of the Board. Very minor losses affecting letters on the address leaf.

GLC06758

President's Message. National Intelligencer Extra

Monroe's address to the second session of the fifteenth Congress. Printed in 5 columns. Brigham 1: 103.

GLC06759

to Alexander McDougall re: ordering reinforcements to New York area

Writing to McDougall at Fishkill, concerning getting reinforcements for the area about New York, especially in the Hudson Highlands. Washington notes that Americans should not take for granted the help of France in winning independence; he does not...

GLC06767

to Col. Charles Stewart re: requesting provisions for attack on British

Stewart, Commissary to the Army, is ordered by Washington to provide "four days provisions" to enable a surprise attack on the British. General Benjamin Lincoln led the attack down the Hudson River, but the British were alerted, fortified their...

GLC06768

to Tench Tilghman re: requesting employment for his nephew, Corbin

Washington writes on behalf of his nephew, Corbin Washington, who "is inclined to enter into a Mercantile walk of life." Washington says he knows little of Corbin but asks his former aide Tilghman "if it would be convenient for you to take him into...

GLC06769

White House dinner invitation to Gov. Letcher and his wife

Engraved invitation, filled-out with manuscript additions, inviting Letcher and his wife to dinner "at 6 O'Clock. Dec. 19. 1857."

GLC06771.02

Pardon of John Letcher for rebellion (c/s William H. Seward)

Accompanied by collateral transmittal letter from Henry Stanberry, the Attorney General's office 23 Jan. 1867. Letcher had been Confederate govenror of Virginia.

GLC06775

to John Letcher re: urging concilatory attitude towards Yankees

Concening President's Johnson's Reconstruction Policy. Lee asks "to calm feelings which have too long existed... the interest of the state are... the same as those of the U. States" Written near Centreville, Virginia.

GLC06776

to John Letcher re: transmitting Scott's policy paper, with Scott AES to Letcher

The policy paper (.02) was prepared for President Buchanan and Sec. of War John Floyd. Scott has endorsed page 4, to Letcher, with date 31 October 1860.

GLC06777.01

Views suggested by the imminent danger... [response to secession crisis]

Entitled "Views suggested by the imminent danger... of a disruption of the Union lay the secession of one or more southern states." Endorsed on verso: "Copy, not for publication, but for his Ex[cellency]. Gov. Letcher."

GLC06777.02

U.S. Telegraph Extra. Annual address to Congress

GLC06778

Patent for improvement of building fireplace and chimneys, to Cyrus Blood

Issued to Cyrus Blood. Ribbon is dirty and rather unattractive

GLC06782

G. O. no. 10 re: taking possession of railroad and telegraph lines

GLC06783.03

G. O. no. 11 re: Capt. John R. Cutler Court Martial

GLC06783.04

G. O. no. 18 re: appropriations for support of Army for 1861

GLC06783.05

G. O. no. 173 re: court martial for Pvt. C. Zachringer for striking officer

GLC06783.06

G.O. no. 62 printing Lincoln's order for observing the Sabbath

Quoting George Washington. Signed by J. K. Wood.

GLC06783.07

to Matthew Rinaldo re: pardon for Vietnam Draft Evaders

Written on personal stationery and signed "Jimmy." In part: "I appreciate your comments asking me to reconsider my decision to issue a pardon for Vietnam draft evaders, and am sorry we disagree on this matter." Renaldo was a member of Congress.

GLC06787

to D. M. Leatherman re: claim on land of a Confederate soldier

Responding to a claim upon land in Memphis, Tenn., owned by a man in the rebel service. Lincoln writes in part: "The Impropriety of bringing such cases to me is obvious to any one who will consider that I could not properly act on any case without...

GLC06788

to James W. Breedlove

Jackson believes Clay is the author of "The Kentuckian on Martial Law". "Can anyone doubt but that Clay is.... 'Behind' ....This dirty, unmanly, and unjust proceeding?" A pencil note on p. 3 "in relation to my asking to be named as Coll[ector]" (see...

GLC06789.06

to James W. Breedlove

"....I think St. Anna has too much wisdom not to treat these men as prisoners of war, as any other course would arouse the whole civilised world against such barbarity...."

GLC06789.09

Report of the Joint Committee... for the Library of Mr. Jefferson

Report of members of Congress concerning the library of Thomas Jefferson, which the retired president had offered to the country to replace that destroyed by the British when they burned the capitol in 1814. Jefferson's library became the core of...

GLC06792

Purchasing land bordering Mt. Vernon from Charles West

Printed document, with text filled out and also signed in text by Washington. Witnessed by Robert Burwell and John Fitzhugh.

GLC06793

Pardon of Francis Smith for rebellion (c/s William Hunter, Acting Sec. of State)

With MS note on his taking oath that pardon will take affect when Smith takes oath, including provision against slavery. Countersigned by William Hunter as Acting Sec. of State.

GLC06794

to Thomas Jefferson re: requesting assistance [in French]

GLC06749.02

to Philip Mazzei re: introduction of Dr. Barton, promising news of War of 1812

Introducing Dr. Barton, then on a European tour, who "will be able to communicate to you the events of the late war." Mazzei was at that time residing at Pisa. Written just three weeks after the ratification of the Treaty of Ghent. Written in...

GLC06750

to [John Henry Sheburne] re: the art of portraiture

Returning a portrait of John Paul Jones by Charles Willson Peale (neither named in the letter) which he borrowed. Jefferson comments "I do not wonder that Commodore Dale and myself think differently of it's likeness to the same original. My opinion...

GLC06751

to John MacKay

A fine personal letter, written aboard the steamboat "Malta" on the Missouri River, commenting on various topics to his friend, Jack MacKay, whom he met at West Point. Lee comments on the Seminole War that "It is high time that they abandoned it...

GLC06752.01

[Carte de visite of General Robert E. Lee]

Photograph by Anthony, with McAllister & Bro,., Philadelphia logo. Imprint of Snyder, Black & Sturn, NY. Depicts a younger Lee in a retouched Virginia Volunteers uniform.

GLC06752.02

General Orders No. 102

Calling on the army to continue fighting, "A cruel army seeks to reduce ... [us] to abject slavery.... Let every man resolve... if need be, to die in defence of a cause so sacred, and worthy of the name won by this army on so many bloody fields."...

GLC06753

to Edmund Pendleton re: waiting foreign dispatches on peace talks; selling slave

Awaiting news of peace talks and personal advice regarding impossibility of selling a slave. Madison notes that while European newspapers "teem with paragraphs relative to pacific negotiations" but past British policy "should always restrain our...

GLC06757

to Stockdales re: Italian & German campaigns, Patton's death [decimalized]

Collection of materials written to Rene and Frank Stockdale, with a signed and dated 3-star general's flag (54 x 72.4 cm). The letters, written to two personal friends in Britain during the last eighteen months of World War II, chronicle Patton as...

GLC06760

to Renee & Frank Stockdale re: thanks for "the many courtesies"

Thanking the Stockdales for "the many courtesies which you two have rendered me and... the Third Army."

GLC06760.01

to Renee Stockdale re: a battle involving 15 US Divisions

Written twenty days before being appointed commander of the Third Army. He notes concerning that battle, involving 15 United States Army Divisions "all but two attacking. Tonight... we may lick him."

GLC06760.02

to [Renee & Frank Stockdale] re: thanks for letter, secrecy in correspondence

Thanking Renee Stockdale for her letter received, and stating that "owing to the requirements of secrecy," he is "unable to write more."

GLC06760.03

to Renee Stockdale re: asking her to send his three stars

GLC06760.04

to Renee Stockdale re: sending piece of parachute silk

Sending Renee Stockdale a souvenir piece of parachute silk "given to me by a member of a crew of one of our bombers which was forced down"

GLC06760.05