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1 June 1781
Frothingham, Richard, 1748-1819
Return for ordnance and military stores available, received and delivered as of 31 May 1781. Items listed by type, weight and current condition.
GLC02437.10678
31 May 1781
Van Rensselaer, Philip, 1747-1798
Return for ordnance and stores at Albany, New York. Items listed by type, and date issued.
GLC02437.10679
46 treaties between the United States and various Indian Nations
1833-1868
A collection of forty-six printed treaties between the United States and various Indian Nations, signed in type by the following presidents: Franklin Pierce (1), Andrew Jackson (15), Abraham Lincoln (6), Martin Van Buren (4), James K. Polk (3)...
GLC08055
[Philadelphia] Inquirer Extra.
4 July 1863
Harding, William W., 1830-1889
Reports latest developments at Gettysburg per Meade's dispatches. They have "repulsed the enemy on every attack."
GLC08056
Conditions of Peace Required of the So-called Seceded States
24 April 1861
Olmstead, Lemuel Gregory, 1808-1880
Eight articles express severe pro-Union sentiments. First article calls for unconditional surrender. Second article calls for one hundred "arch traitors" to be delievered up and hung. Third article calls for record of names of traitors so they can be...
GLC08057
A Bill, to amend the act, intituled, "An act respecting fugitives from justice, and persons escaping from the service of their masters"
February 25, 1801
Print broadsheet of a bill before the U.S. House of Representatives which would make it illegal to "conceal, harbour, and employ, or aid or abet in concealing or harbouring any fugitive from labour, escaping from one state into another, or to, or...
GLC08058.01
Same bill as GLC08058.01, with several amendments. Settles the penalty for knowingly harboring escaped slaves at $500 and requires those employing black labor to see a manumission paper. Says can avoid the penalty if the employer advertises a general...
GLC08058.02
[Compilation of printed material pertaining to Sierra Leone]
1811-1848
McCarthy, Charles, ?-1824
Documents issued in Sierra Leone, many dealing with slavery. Bound by Colonial Office Library (possibly the Colonial Office Library of London). Contains a brief and incomplete handwritten table of contents. An exhaustive compilation of documents...
GLC08059.01
To: John Sinclair.
24 August 1791
Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826
Praising French Revolution: "It would be unfortunate were it in the power of one man [the king] to defeat the issue of so beautiful a revolution. I hope... that for the good of suffering humanity all over the earth, that revolution will be...
GLC08060
To: David Hartley.
14 June 1783
Fox, Charles J., fl. 1783
Secret instructions for treat of Paris.
GLC08061
To: Benjamin Rush.
January 17, 1811
Adams, John, 1735-1826
On the corrupting influence of money in politics, "This mire of banks, stocks and speculation."
GLC08062
To: Marquis de Lafayette.
16 June 1792
Re: "Exterminating the Monster Aristocracy" of New England Federalists, Constitution, The Voice of the People, French Colonies, and to Compound (House in Secure Facilities) Slaves in St. Dominique (Haiti).
GLC08063
To: Benjamin Crowninshield.
20 April 1815
Madison, James, 1751-1836
Directing operations against Barbary Pirates.
GLC08064
To: Dr. Cutting.
December 7, 1822
Conveying views on paper currency as inflationary "Fictious Money."
GLC08065
Condemning Nullification and Secession as a "Violation without cause, of a faith somnly pledged"; asserting supremacy of federal over state laws.
March 15, 1833
GLC08066.01
To: Dr. Charles Everett.
March 23, 1812
Monroe, James, 1758-1831
Re: Taking legal action against a nephew of Thomas Jefferson for mistreat ment of a slave-God "made the black people, and they ought not be treated with barbarity."
GLC08067
Proceedings in the Senate of the United States May 9, 12, 13, and 14, 1856, on the Iowa Land Bill, making a grant of lands to the State of Iowa, in alternate sections, to aid in the construction of railroads in said state
1856
Printed at the Congressional Globe Office. Begins with an introduction by Iowa Senator George Wallace Jones. Offers an account of the Senate debate on the passage of the Iowa land bill.
GLC01265.06
The American citizen
1860
Voorhees, Daniel Wolsey, 1827-1897
Published by R.H. Simpson & Co. in Terre Haute, Indiana. A signature, "Jas. H. Williams" is inscribed on the lower center of the front cover. An address delivered before the Jefferson and Washington societies of the University of Virginia. Argues...
GLC01265.08
to Jedediah Smith
April 1807
Smith, Philander, 1764-1824
Informs his brother in Massachusetts that their brother Philetus has died of an inflammatory illness. Comments on family members and his finances. Says he has withdrawn from public life for he is tired of the ignorance of both Democrats and...
GLC04601.03
to L. S. Prescott
28 May 1865
Boyd, H., fl. 1865
States that in accordance with the surrender terms entered into between Confederate General E. K. Smith and Union General Edward R. S. Canby at New Orleans on 26 May 1865, the Confederate front line troops will not enter into any hostilities against...
GLC05987.09.03
An Address Delivered by Hon. William D. Kelley at Girard Avenue, Above Eleventh St. on October 3rd, 1856
Kelley, William D., 1814-1890
Published by "Philadelphia Morning Times", No. 3. Discusses various topics including the character of the Republican Party, threats of dissolution of the Union, and emigration from the South to the North. Includes a map of the U.S. showing "free...
GLC01265.05
Prophecy and fulfillment
circa 1863-1864
Stephens, Alexander Hamilton, 1812-1883
A printed speech of A.H. Stephens delivered November 4 1860 opposing secession. Also includes an address by E.W. Gantt in favor of reuniting the states, delivered October 7, 1863. Published between 1863 and 1864.
GLC01265.07
Speech of R.T. Merrick, Delivered Before the Illinois State Democratic Convention at Springfield, Illinois, January 16, 1861
1861
Merrick, R.T., fl. 1859-1860
Published by S.P. Rounds' Steam Book and Job Printing House. Includes resolutions adopted by the Illinois State Democratic Convention. In his speech, Merrick blames the dissolution of the Union on the "bitter, vindictive, fanatical and...
GLC01265.09
How the South Rejected Compromise in the Peace Conference of 1861
circa 1861
Chase, Salmon P. (Salmon Portland), 1808-1873
Published by the Loyal Publication Society. Number 37 in a series. The contents of the pamphlet come form the notes of a member of the Loyal Publication Society. Includes a brief historical introduction to the Peace Conference of February 1861....
GLC01265.10
to John Ruddock
March 18, 1777
Hall, James, A., 1750-1819
Requests that Ruddock "deliver the Bearer Ferdinand Van Sickles Belonging to Cap Thomas Sewards Company of Artillery One Regimental Coat and Charge him with the same." Sickells' and Ruddock's names are misspelled in the note.
GLC02437.00552
[Record of wages received from Samuel Shaw by Mary Lary]
17 October 1777
Shaw, Samuel, 1754-1794
Shaw, Knox's aide-de-camp, pays Lary "for two months wages while in Genl Knox's Family and six dollars in full for washing Mr. Wm Knoxs cloathes." Lary signs again, certifying receipt of six dollars for washing Captain Treat's clothes. Signed twice...
GLC02437.00659
[Parole for Capt. J. S. James]
1865/04/10
Lee, William Henry Fitzhugh, 1837-1891
Certifies Captain James of the 24th regiment of Virginia cavalry as a paroled prisoner of the Army of Northern Virginia and gives him permission to go home safely and undisturbed.
GLC03988.01
[Oath and parole of J. S. James]
20 May 1865
Thompson, S., fl. 1865
Certifies that James, age 39, a farmer in Gloucester County, Virginia, "has taken and subscribed the Oath and Parole required by General Orders, Nos. 31 and 49, Current Series, for a Loyal Citizen of the United States, residing in a State ever in...
GLC03988.02
22 April 1799
Smith, Israel, 1763-1821
Writes to his brother in Boston that he was overjoyed to receive his letter as he never expected to hear from him since it has been 24 years. Gives information on how they can get letters back and forth to each other. Informs that he has a wife and...
GLC04601.01
15 November 1808
Writes that he was very happy to hear from him since almost two years have past since their last correspondence. Discusses a Colonel Trash who traveled to Jedediah's area (Massachusetts) but did not bring back word. He is sorry to hear Jedediah has...
GLC04601.04
to Samuel Williams
11 May 1810
Monett, Samuel, fl. 1810
Writes to Williams in Ohio that he arrived in Natchez 6 May after a voyage of three weeks and five days. Mentions that he contracted dysentery on the trip but is okay. Reports that there is no produce for sale at the market and that there are 100...
GLC04601.05
23 April 1811
Writes to his brother in Massachusetts and sympathizes with his maladies. Informs that the family is all well but complains about the restrictions on commerce which if continued, threaten to hurt business in the Mississippi territory. The embargo...
GLC04601.06
1 January 1816
Apologizes to his brother in Massachusetts for not writing back sooner. States that although he has not seen Jedediah since he was very young, he has fond memories of him and the place where he was born, Massachusetts. Mentions that his two sons...
GLC04601.07
to Sally Ker
31 October 1817
Ker, David, fl. 1817
Updates his sister in Greenville, Mississippi about the condition of their brother who was suffering from a fever but is now recovering. Describes his medical treatments including taking tincture of bark and being rubbed with mercurial ointment....
GLC04601.08
to James Balloch
7 July 1819
Writes to his cousin in Cornish, New Hampshire that he has been ill the past few days but is recovering. He believes people traveling to the area (Mississippi) from the north suffer because of the sudden climate change. States he arrived in Natchez...
GLC04601.09
to George Andrews
11 March 1820
Andrews, Edmund, fl. 1820
Writes to his uncle in Dover, New Hampshire and relays that the southwestern part of the country is suffering from a yellow fever epidemic. Informs him which family members have fallen ill and who has recovered. Updates him on the travels and...
GLC04601.10
[to the Chairman of the Board of Health]
12 September 1820
McComas, J.H., fl. 1820
Informs that he has received orders from the Commander in Chief to detail the necessary companies of infantry and artillery to assist the civil authority in enforcing the quarantine regulations for the city of Natchez. Signed as Brigadier General.
GLC04601.11
to William Smith
23 December 1827
Smith, Calvin, 1768-1840
Apologizes for not writing sooner but he was suffering from rheumatism in his shoulder. Laments the fact that William's son was left crippled. Reports that he left Philadelphia on the last day of September and arrived in Natchez on 6 November....
GLC04601.12
to Nathaniel Wordin
27 April 1835
Krepp, B., fl. 1835
Describes the area where he lives in Mississippi as a clearing in the middle of an immense forest with a few houses and about 1600 inhabitants, half of them slaves. Reports that they have a Methodist and a Presbyterian church and a temperance...
GLC04601.13
December 21, 1835
Apologizes profusely for not writing sooner. Describes a wagon journey he took to Jackson, Mississippi. Explains that they crossed the river, entered the Choctaw Nation, and reached the prairie where the roads were almost impossible to pass because...
GLC04601.14
[Pen and ink drawing of General James Wilkinson]
circa 1806
Folk art sketched portrait of Wilkinson's head and shoulders in uniform. Written underneath, "Great Willkison (sic) command Our Arms, When Missippi (sic) rolls - Nor need we fear dread Wars Alarms, While he, Our flag staff holds!!!"
GLC04601.15
W.J. Ferguson, actor, dies; saw Lincoln shot
1865/04/14
Newspaper clipping announcing the death of W.J. Ferguson, the last living actor to have witnessed the assasination of President Lincoln. Ferguson played the part of Lietenant Vernon in "Our American Cousin." The actor and Laura Keene were in the...
GLC05603.03.02
[General orders to Confederate soldiers]
18 May 1865
Brent, Joseph Lancaster, 1826-1905
Attempts to calm soldiers and citizens. Assures them that there is no base for alarm as the military will ensure public security. Praises Major General Harry T. Hays, who is commanding the military district, and state that he will not involve them...
GLC05987.09.01
[General orders no. 61]
26 May 1865
Christensen, Christian Thomsen, 1832-1905
Announces the terms of surrender between Confederate General Edmund Kirby Smith and Union General Edward Richard Sprigg Canby. Printed general orders. Christensen's rank was Lieutenant Colonel, Assistant Adjutant General.
GLC05987.09.02
Pennsylvania gazette. [No. 839 (January 8, 1745)]
8 January 1745
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790
Signed by Mary Sandwith and Margaret Child. Includes international news from various overseas newspapers. Article from the representative of the king's council of New Jersey continued from issue number 837 regarding new bills and policies....
GLC06670.042
Pennsylvania gazette. [No. 840 (January 15, 1745)]
January 15, 1745
Includes international news from various overseas newspapers. Domestic news and classified ads inhabit pages 2 through 4. Section reserved for announcing the indentured servitude of residents, the return of runaway slaves, and departing ships.
GLC06670.043
Pennsylvania gazette. [No. 841 (January 22, 1745)]
January 22, 1745
Includes international news from various overseas newspapers. Order of King George III to the Governor of Jamaica regarding the laws of the Island of Ratan and the rights of its inhabitants. Domestic news and classified ads inhabit pages 3 and 4....
GLC06670.044
Pennsylvania gazette. [No. 842 (January 29, 1745)]
January 29, 1745
GLC06670.045
Pennsylvania gazette. [No. 843 (February 5, 1745)]
February 5, 1745
Includes international news from various overseas newspapers. Classified ads inhabit pages 3 and 4. Section reserved for announcing the indentured servitude of residents, the return of runaway slaves, and departing ships.
GLC06670.046
Pennsylvania gazette. [No. 844 (February 12, 1745)]
February 12, 1745
Includes international news from various overseas newspapers. Domestic news and classified ads inhabit pages 3 and 4. Section reserved for announcing the indentured servitude of residents, the return of runaway slaves, and departing ships.
GLC06670.047
Pennsylvania gazette. [No. 845 (February 19, 1745)]
February 19, 1745
GLC06670.048
Pennsylvania gazette. [No. 846 (February 26, 1745)]
February 26, 1745
GLC06670.049
Pennsylvania gazette. [No. 847 (March 5, 1745)]
5 March 1745
GLC06670.050
Pennsylvania gazette. [No. 848 (March 12, 1745)]
12 March 1745
Includes international news from various overseas newspapers. Article about a possible Quadruple Alliance between Vienna, Great Britain, the States General, and Dresden. Domestic news and classified ads inhabit pages 2 through 4. Section reserved...
GLC06670.051
Pennsylvania gazette. [No. 849 (March 19, 1745)]
March 19, 1745
GLC06670.052
Pennsylvania gazette. [No. 851 (April 2, 1745)] [Incomplete]
2 April 1745
Includes international news from various overseas newspapers. Instructs reader to see the supplement (not included) for domestic news. Section reserved for announcing the indentured servitude of residents, the return of runaway slaves, and...
GLC06670.053
Pennsylvania gazette. [No. 852 (April 12, 1745)]
12 April 1745
GLC06670.054
Pennsylvania gazette. [No. 853 (April 18, 1745)]
18 April 1745
Includes international news from various overseas newspapers. Mentions the death of Charles VII, Elector of Bavaria and Holy Roman Emperor. Domestic news and classified ads inhabit pages 2 through 4. Section reserved for announcing the indentured...
GLC06670.055
Pennsylvania gazette. [No. 854 (April 25, 1745)]
25 April 1745
Includes international news from various overseas newspapers. Speech before Parliament by King George II regarding the war with France and Spain. Includes reply from the House of Lords. Domestic news and classified ads inhabit pages 3 through 6....
GLC06670.056
Pennsylvania gazette. [No. 855 (May 2, 1745)]
2 May 1745
Includes international news from various overseas newspapers. Domestic news and classified ads inhabit pages 2 through 4. Mentions petition presented to the General Assembly of Pennsylvania regarding the creation of a new county. Includes a speech...
GLC06670.057
Pennsylvania gazette. [No. 856 (May 9, 1745)]
9 May 1745
Includes international news from various overseas newspapers. Domestic news and classified ads inhabit pages 2 through 4. Announcement of the founding of the County of Bucks, as a result of the pettition mentioned in issues number 855. Printed...
GLC06670.058
Pennsylvania gazette. [No. 857 (May 16, 1745)]
16 May 1745
GLC06670.059
Pennsylvania gazette. [No. 858 (May 23, 1745)]
23 May 1745
Includes international news from various overseas newspapers. Discussion of the French troops at Frankfort. Printed speech by King George II to both houses of Parliament regarding duties on alcohol, current military support for Hungary, and a new...
GLC06670.060
Pennsylvania gazette. [No. 859 (May 30, 1745)]
30 May 1745
Includes international news from various overseas newspapers. Mentions the interment of Charles VII, Elector of Bavaria and Holy Roman Emperor. Domestic news and classified ads inhabit pages 2 through 4. Section reserved for announcing the...
GLC06670.061
Pennsylvania gazette. [No. 860 (June 6, 1745)]
6 June 1745
GLC06670.062
Pennsylvania gazette. [No. 861 (June 13, 1745)] [Incomplete]
13 June 1745
Includes international news from various overseas newspapers. Instructions refer reader to a half sheet (not included) for additional news. Classified ads inhabit pages 3 and 4. Section reserved for announcing the indentured servitude of residents...
GLC06670.063
Pennsylvania gazette. [No. 862 (June 20, 1745)] [Incomplete]
20 June 1745
Includes international news from various overseas newspapers. Summary of a resolution regarding the trial and court martial of several naval officers. Pages 1 through 4 included. Issue ends mid-article.
GLC06670.064
Pennsylvania gazette. [No. 864 (July 4, 1745)]
4 July 1745
GLC06670.065
Pennsylvania gazette. [No. 865 (July 11, 1745)]
11 July 1745
Includes international news from various overseas newspapers. Domestic news and classified ads inhabit pages 2 through 4. A Connecticut ship being chased by French privateers ran ashore on St. Bartholomew. Adds that the crew escaped but the ship...
GLC06670.066
Pennsylvania gazette. [No. 869 (August 8, 1745)]
8 August 1745
GLC06670.067
Pennsylvania gazette. [No. 870 (August 15, 1745)]
15 August 1745
GLC06670.068
Pennsylvania gazette. [No. 871 (August 22, 1745)]
22 August 1745
GLC06670.069
Pennsylvania gazette. [No. 872 (Augsut 29, 1745)]
29 August 1745
GLC06670.070
Pennsylvania gazette. [No. 873 (September 5, 1745)]
5 September 1745
GLC06670.071
Pennsylvania gazette. [No. 874 (September 12, 1745)]
12 September 1745
GLC06670.072
Pennsylvania gazette. [No. 875 (September 19, 1745)]
19 September 1745
Includes international news from various overseas newspapers. Domestic news and classified ads inhabit pages 2 through 4. Pennsylvania governor George Thomas's message to the assembly discussing information from Governor George Clinton of New York...
GLC06670.073
Pennsylvania gazette. [No. 876 (September 26, 1745)]
26 September 1745
Includes international news from various overseas newspapers. Domestic news and classified ads inhabit page 4. Letter from the Synod of Philadelphia to Lieutenant Governor William Gooch of Virginia regarding a recent misrepresentation of...
GLC06670.074
Pennsylvania gazette. [No. 877 (October 3, 1745)]
3 October 1745
Includes international news from various overseas newspapers. Discusses the merits of the Island of Cape Breton, a recent colony acquisition. Domestic news and classified ads inhabit pages 2 through 4. Section reserved for announcing the...
GLC06670.075
Pennsylvania gazette. [No. 878 (October 10, 1745)]
10 October 1745
Includes international news from various overseas newspapers. Discusses the merits of the Island of Cape Breton, a recent colony acquisition. Domestic news and classified ads inhabit pages 3 and 4. Section reserved for announcing the indentured...
GLC06670.076
Pennsylvania gazette. [October 1745] [Incomplete]
circa October 1745
Classified ads, including section reserved for announcing the indentured servitude of residents, the return of runaway slaves, and departing ships. Pages 3 and 4 only. Date is inferred from advertisements.
GLC06670.077
Pennsylvania gazette. [No. 879 (October 17, 1745)]
17 October 1745
GLC06670.078
Pennsylvania gazette. [No. 881 (October 31, 1745)]
31 October 1745
GLC06670.079
Pennsylvania gazette. [No. 882 (November 7, 1745)]
7 November 1745
Includes international news from various overseas newspapers. Address by London Aldermen to King George II regarding their loyalty. Includes the king's reply. Domestic news and classified ads inhabit page 4. Section reserved for announcing the...
GLC06670.080
Pennsylvania gazette. [No. 883 (November 14, 1745)]
14 November 1745
GLC06670.081
Pennsylvania gazette. [No. 884 (November 21, 1745)]
21 November 1745
GLC06670.082
Pennsylvania gazette. [No. 887 (December 10, 1745)]
10 December 1745
GLC06670.083
Pennsylvania gazette. [No. 888 (December 17, 1745)]
December 17, 1745
GLC06670.084
Pennsylvania gazette. [No. 889 (December 24, 1745)]
24 December 1745
Includes international news from various overseas newspapers. Domestic news and classified ads inhabit pages 2 through 4. Mentions intelligence to Major Swartwort from two indians that the French and French Indians intend to attack Albany. Section...
GLC06670.085
Pennsylvania gazette. [No. 945 (January 20, 1747)]
January 20, 1747
GLC06670.086
Pennsylvania gazette. [No. 946 (January 27, 1747)]
January 27, 1747
Inscribed with "William Sandwith His paper" and "London." Includes international news from various overseas newspapers. Domestic news and classified ads inhabit pages 2 through 4. Section reserved for announcing the indentured servitude of...
GLC06670.087
Pennsylvania gazette. [No. 947 (February 3, 1747)]
February 3, 1747
Includes international news from various overseas newspapers. Domestic news and classified ads inhabit pages 1, 3, and 4. Massachusetts Bay governor William Shirley's speech to the general assembly of that province regarding acts of hostility...
GLC06670.088
Pennsylvania gazette. [No. 948 (February 10, 1747)]
February 10, 1747
Includes international news from various overseas newspapers. Domestic news and classified ads inhabit pages 2 through 4. Section reserved for announcing the indentured servitude of residents, the return of runaway slaves, and departing ships....
GLC06670.089
Pennsylvania gazette. [No. 950 (February 24, 1747)]
February 24, 1747
GLC06670.090
Pennsylvania gazette. [No. 951 (March 3, 1747)]
3 March 1747
Signed by Mary Sandwith. Includes international news from various overseas newspapers. Domestic news and classified ads inhabit pages 2 through 4. Section reserved for announcing the indentured servitude of residents, the return of runaway slaves...
GLC06670.091
Pennsylvania gazette. [No. 952 (March 10, 1747)]
10 March 1747
Inscribed with "Sandwith" on page one and "Mary" on page four. Includes international news from various overseas newspapers. Domestic news and classified ads inhabit pages 2 through 4. Section reserved for announcing the indentured servitude of...
GLC06670.092
Pennsylvania gazette. [No. 953 (March 16, 1747)]
March 16, 1747
Signed by A. Petes. Includes international news from various overseas newspapers. Discusses a skirmish between American troops and French Canadians on Île-Saint-Jean. Domestic news and classified ads inhabit pages 2 through 4. Section reserved...
GLC06670.093
Pennsylvania gazette. [No. 955 (April 1, 1747)]
2 April 1747
GLC06670.094
Pennsylvania gazette. [No. 961 (May 14, 1747)]
14 May 1747
Domestic news and classified ads inhabit pages 1 through 4. Letter to Pennsylvania governor George Thomas from the assembly in response to the governor's speech published in issue number 960. Letter discusses public affairs and Thomas' upcoming...
GLC06670.095
Pennsylvania gazette. [No. 962 (May 21, 1747)]
21 May 1747
GLC06670.096
Pennsylvania gazette. [No. 963 (May 28, 1747)]
28 May 1747
GLC06670.097
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