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[Resolution calling the Baptist Church to officially oppose American slavery]

"Resolved that until this Church shall by some vote or Resolution manifest an opposition to American Slavery, & a disfellowship for slaveholders, it shall not be deemed a breach of Covenant obligations for Brethren and Sisters, who cannot...

GLC06593.11

[Resolution of a church refusing to receive slaveholders in the pulpit or communion]

Church is unspecified. Based on GLC06593.11, possibly a Baptist Church. Circa date based on GLC06593.09. Location based on GLC06593.10.

GLC06593.12

[Resolution regarding the licentious principles of slavery]

"From the Advocate of Moral Reform. Resolution passed at the last meeting of the Parent Society Resolved that the licentious principles & practice which form an inherent part of the system of Slavery wherever it exists, warrant this society in...

GLC06593.13

[Four propositions for abolitionists]

Appears to be an outline written by the superintendent of Sabbath School in a Baptist church, attempting to devise a plan to accommodate abolitionists in the congregation. An issue to be covered under this proposition regarding communion is: "When I...

GLC06593.14

[Bliss's opinion on slavery]

Bliss offers his opinion on slavery: "Slavery, being a most extensive tyranny by some over the rights of others interferes against the same exclusive rights in Christ to govern us all; as well as licences the tyrant extensively to enforce sin &...

GLC06593.15

[Signatures of an Otisco, New York committee]

Possibly an anti-slavery committee. Includes the signatures of members from the towns of Otisco, Pompey, Salina, Onondaga, Manlius, and Skaneateles (all in Onondaga County, New York). Bottom right quadrant is missing. Circa date based on GLC06593...

GLC06593.16

to Gerrit Smith [incomplete]

Discusses the upcoming Friends of Liberty Convention, with Smith, a New York abolitionist. Notes that one object of the Convention is to extend circulation of anti-slavery material to the abolitionists of Madison and Onondaga County, New York....

GLC06593.17

[List of names, possibly related to an anti-slavery society]

Contains men's and women's names categorized into seven groups. Circa date based on GLC06593.09. Location inferred from GLC06593.10. Possibly related to Onondaga and/or Madison County, New York.

GLC06593.18

[Number of church members who hold slaves in the United States]

Brief list citing the number of Methodists, Baptist, Campbellites and other religious denominations who hold slaves in the United States. Asserts that 604,000 total church members hold slaves in the United States. Includes a pencil note and Cooke's...

GLC06593.19

[Minutes of an Anti-Slavery Society meeting, related to the formation of the Liberty Party]

Names officers for the society, including J.C. Jackson (possibly the abolitionist James Caleb Jackson). Mentions passing three resolutions. In left margin, notes that another resolution will be discussed in the evening. Written in ink. At the...

GLC06593.20

[Notes pertaining to anti-slavery]

List of items related to anti-slavery. Also contains index citations for an unspecified document or volume. One note asserts, "A. S. Society aims to destroy the Colonization Soc." Other notes refer to the degradation of enslaved people, the...

GLC06593.21

to his parents, [brother-in-law], and sister

Writes favorable news from Vicksburg that Grant has captured many prisoners and canons. He spent his birthday on picket while it rained all day and night. Updates his family on camp news and his activities. On a separate sheet dated Sunday evening...

GLC07460.033

[Address leaf cut from wrapper of Sumner's pamphlet "The Barbarism of Slavery."]

Sumner sends his pamphlet (GLC08454.01) to Reverend George Allen of Worcester, Massachusetts. The signature of Sumner, a Senator from Massachusetts, serves as a free frank. Housed with GLC08454.01.

GLC08454.02

An act to carry into effect the Treaty between Her Majesty and the United States of America for the suppression of the African slave trade.

Printed by George Edward Eyre and William Spottiswoode, printers to the Queen. Apparently disbound from a larger volume; consists of pages 357-384.

GLC08514.01

An Act for rectifying a clerical error in the Act of the present session, chapter forty, with respect to the African Slave Trade Treaty.

Printed by George Edward Eyre and William Spottiswoode, printers to the Queen. Disbound from a larger volume; consists of pages 941 and 942.

GLC08514.02

An Act to carry into effect an additional article on the Treaty of the Seventh Day of April one thousand eight hundred and sixty-two, between Her Majesty and the United States of America, for the suppression of the African slave trade.

Printed by George Edward Eyre and William Spottiswoode, printers to the Queen. Disbound from a larger volume; consists of pages 357-359.

GLC08514.03

[Deed of manumission for slave named Ester]

Signed by Keller stating, "I hereby emancipate & discharge from all obligation of service my slave named Ester aged about thirty nine years." Approved and certified by the St. Louis Circuit Court and signed by the clerk, John Ruland. With seal of...

GLC08564.01

[Deed of manumission of slave Polly]

Emancipation document of Lucas's "negro woman Polly." Lists who she was brought from and who she was raised by. Witnessed by Charles D. Drake and Wilson Primm. Approved and certified by the St. Louis Circuit Court and signed by the clerk, John...

GLC08564.02

[Deed of manumission for slave Ophelia]

Document signed by Rene Paul emancipating his slave Ophelia on the condition that she remain as a servant. "...hereby do manumit and let free from slavery, my negro girl O'phelia, aged about three years, on condition...Ophelia...shall remain with me...

GLC08564.03

[Deed of manumission for slave Ann Simms]

Emancipation of a 23 year old female slave owned by Colonel John R. White and described as "of an orange color and about five feet seven inches in height." Lists her history and who he bought her from. Signed by three witnesses. Approved and...

GLC08564.04

[Deed of manumission for slave Rose Dixon]

McCune signs the emancipation of his female slave named Rose Dixon upon reaching 24 years of age. Sites the reason for emancipation as her mother Martha's faithful service. States that Rose will be free April 1873 after finishing her term of...

GLC08564.05

[Deed of manumission for slave Susan Reilly]

Blaine emancipates his slave Susan, "being an able bodied healthy woman now about forty two years of age..." Approved and certified by the St. Louis Circuit Court and signed by the clerk, Stephen Rice. With seal of the court. Docketed by clerk.

GLC08564.06

[Receipt for corn]

Receipt for a "ba." of corn, possibly a bag of corn. Captain T. A. Walker bought the corn for $1.70.

GLC08649.01

[Receipt of funds from the Freedmen Department]

Partially printed. Perry signs as 1st Lieutenant and Adjutant, 63rd United States Colored Troops. Receives $400 from Captain T. A. Walker, Superintendent of Freedmen. Remarks indicate "Being amount of funds received from sale of wood cut by...

GLC08649.02

[List of wood cutters employed on President's Island during September 1864]

Displays wood cutters' names and the amount of money they earned. Contains the names of forty-two men. Laudensleger signs as witness beside each name. Top portion consists of a different paper type and is attached to bottom portion.

GLC08649.03

[Abstract of monies received in the Freedmens Department during December for the Memphis Disctrict]

Walker signs as Captain in the 63rd U.S.C.T. and Superintendent of Freedmen, West Tennessee. Lists from whom, from what source, and the dollar amount of monies received.

GLC08649.04

List of monies, turned over to Capt. T. A. Walker, Superintendent of Freedmen, West Tennessee, on account of the Freedmen's Department.

Partially printed. Timmons certifies that he has turned $20 over to Captain Walker "for rent of two rooms in Shelby Street School house from 10th Febry to 9th March 1865." Served as one month's rent.

GLC08649.05

[Receipt for the purchase of a shovel and spade]

T. A. Walker, Captain in the 63rd U.S.C.T. and Superintendent of Freedmen, West Tennessee, pays $3.50 for the two items. G. H. Blood receipt, containing printed image of a stove surrounded by various pipes.

GLC08649.06

[Invoice of clothing, camp, and garrison equipage turned over by Jacob Berger 2d Lieutenant, Company K, 63rd United States Colored Troops, and Assistant Quartermaster at De Valls Bluff]

Berger turns clothing, camp, and garrison equipage over to T. A. Walker, Captain of Company "B," 63rd U.S.C.T. Lists the number, type of article, and condition of items such as knapsacks, kettles, canteens, and hatchets.

GLC08649.07

[List of Quartermaster's stores used at Memphis, Tennessee under the direction of T. A. Walker]

Signed by Veatch as Brigadier General. Also signed by Walker, Acting Assistant Quartermaster, Contraband Department. Lists quantities of materials such as lumber, horse shoes, and wagon grease, and how each item was used.

GLC08649.08

[Monthly return of clothing, camp, and garrison equipage]

Signed by Walker, commanding Company B, 9th Louisiana Volunteers.

GLC08649.09

[Clothing receipt roll, Company B, 9th Louisiana Volunteers]

Signed by Walker, commander of Company B, 9th Louisiana Volunteers. Lists the names and designations of eight soldiers, and the clothing they received. Includes each of their signatures in the form of a mark, "x." Walker signs as a witness.

GLC08649.10

[Abstract of incidental expenses in the Freedmen's Department, District of Memphis]

Signed by Walker, Captain in the 63rd United States Colored Troops and Superintendent, Freedmen's Department. Lists the name of firms, date of expenditure, and nature of expenditure.

GLC08649.11

[Abstract of receipts from various sources on account of City Colored Schools]

Signed by Walker, Captain in the 63rd United States Colored Troops and Superintendent, Freedmen's Department, District of West Tennessee. Lists the names of people who paid the Department, dates the Department received payment, and reason for...

GLC08649.12

to James Jarvis

Mentions a difficult trip to Cadiz, Spain and discusses possible business ventures with produce, fabric, and other goods. Address leaf also contains several calculations.

GLC02437.00811

to George Washington

Discusses Washington's negotiation with the state of Virginia to obtain cannon from them for the United States. Writes that he would have written to General Benjamin Lincoln earlier to discuss what to do with the cannon, but thought he would be...

GLC02437.01394

[List of letters written by Washington to Knox]

A record of the letters in this collection written by Washington to Knox, listed by date.

GLC02437.09352

National Anti-Slavery Standard. [Vol. 11, no. 16, whole no. 536 (September 12, 1850)]

With previous owner's signature (John Russell) signed along right margin of first page. Contains the "Speech of Mr. Brooks on the Wilmot Proviso," articles on the slave trade in Washington, D.C. and the Texas Boundary Bill, and miscellaneous other...

GLC08875.31

to Benjamin Lincoln

Written to General Benjamin Lincoln as Secretary at War. Calculations and notes regarding necessary ordnance and ammunition for the siege of New York. Discusses strategy relating to placement of cannon and batteries.

GLC02437.01336

An estimate of timber, wanted for the ordnance department in the field

Estimate of timber wanted for the ordnance department. Docket mentions that it was sent to the War Office.

GLC02437.01344

An estimate of horses and waggonrey for the field artillery

Estimate of horses and wagons for the next campaign, addressed to Colonel Timothy Pickering. Enclosed with GLC02437.01352.

GLC02437.01353

[Promotion of Henry Knox to Major General]

Signed by Charles Thomson, Secretary of Congress, and labeled an "Extract from the Minutes." Resolution of the United States in Congress assembled to promote Brigadier General Henry Knox to the rank of Major General. See GLC02437.01371 for a...

GLC02437.01375

[Return of recruits inlisted and sworn to serve for three years]

Signed by Captain Machin of the Second Regiment of Artillery. Document lists John Christy and John McDonald as having sworn to serve three years during the war.

GLC02437.01378

Return of stores wanting in the laboratory at West Point

Location inferred from accompanying document (GLC02437.1400). List of 20 or so different items to be obtained for use at the laboratory at West Point; includes cotton, oil, brimstone [sulfur], and needles.

GLC02437.01401

[Cash received from Colonel Miles]

Figures and notes tallying the amount of money a Colonel Miles [possibly Samuel Miles of Pennsylvania] spent and received for General Henry Knox.

GLC02437.01402

Return of recruits inlisted and sworn to serve for three years and during the war in the second regiment of artillery commanded by Colonel John Lamb - By Captain Thomas Machin in the Month of April 1782

List of recruits to serve under Colonel John Lamb and under Captain Thomas Machin, with the date of their enlistment and the term of service. List includes Stephen Thacher, John Nicholas Villery, John Neale, Gardner Hopkins, Jon Wilson Beth, John...

GLC02437.01403

to Lucy Knox

Written by William Knox to his sister-in-law Lucy Knox. Inquires of her health and jokingly calls her newborn son [Marcus Camillus] "the little Roman Stranger." Goes on to say that "I have a good will to be offended that you did not think William a...

GLC02437.01410

to John Lamb

Writes Colonel John Lamb with instructions regarding the amount of artillery equipment, such as tumbrils, wagons, horses, and camp equipage, necessary for a possible offensive strike in the New York area. Also discusses the movement of supplies from...

GLC02437.01425

to Lucy Flucker Knox

Includes two letters, one addressed to Mrs. Lucy Knox, and one to her daughter, Miss Lucy Knox. In the first letter, to Mrs. Knox, he comments that he has tried to find out information about her family but was unable to; if he is able to visit...

GLC02437.01427

to John Lamb

Marked "copy." Writes, "The General desires you will, on receipt of this, direct Mr. Frothingham, after leaving a conductor with you at Burlington, to repair immediately with the remaining conductors and clerks in his department to this place. They...

GLC02437.01452

to John Ruddock

Writes that Knox would like "an exact return of all the fire arms and accoutrements in [his] charge" by noon the next day, along with information on how many were in good repair and how many were not, as well as how many have bayonets. Also mentions...

GLC02437.01460

Return of Arms & Accoutrements at West Point

List of arms and accoutrements including scabbards and muskets with and without bayonets.

GLC02437.01464

to the Quartermaster at Morristown, New Jersey

Written by Major Shaw of Major General Henry Knox's staff to the Quartermaster at Morristown, New Jersey. Reports that on the march north from Burlington, New Jersey to New Windsor, New York, one of Knox's wagon horses "foundered" in such a way to...

GLC02437.01466

Return of the detachment for the 4th Pennsylvania Regiment of Artillery & a detachment of artillery artificers, commanded by Major Isaac Craig

Written from Fort Pitt, present day Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Chart of numbers of soldiers in a detachment from the 4th Pennsylvania Regiment of Artillery, sorted by rank as well as health and fitness for duty. See GLC02437.01470 for accompanying...

GLC02437.01471

to John Ruddock

Writes, "General Knox desires me to inform you, that a Conductor, or Some person in your department who was lately at the Magazine near Head Quarters broke open the lock, & left the door tied with a string. He wishes you to have it secured without a...

GLC02437.01472

Ordnance of stores received during the year

Authorship inferred from handwriting. Date added later in pencil. Ordnance items listed in two columns, with dates written at the top of each. Paragraph below columns reads, "The return to be continued in the aforegoing manner for the whole year -...

GLC02437.01486

Return of sundry articles which are much wanted for the different posts on the Mohawk River

In the handwriting of Captain Peirce of the artillery, most likely John Peirce, son of Isaac Peirce and younger brother of Joseph. Chart for supplies wanted at different posts on the Mohawk River in New York. Divided into five columns: for 12 pounder...

GLC02437.01488

Instructions to the issuing commissaries

Marked "copy." Writes, "All Issuing Commissaries are hereby directed to request the Commanding Officers of Regiments, Detachments, and Smaller Parties, to make regular Returns on clear paper, and large enough to take proper receipts thereon." Adds...

GLC02437.01496

to Alexander Hamilton

Later copy. Knox sent Hamilton the latest information on what is now known as the Huddy-Asgill Affair.

GLC02437.01499

to the Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, in General Court Assembled

In the hand of Samuel Shaw. Writes on behalf of the officers of the Massachusetts line that the Massachusetts state legislature has, following the direction of Congress, settled payment with the officers for the years 1779 and 1780, but have not yet...

GLC02437.01514

Articles issued in the year 1782

Possibly in the hand of Samuel Shaw. Year in title added later in pencil. A blank form describing military stores in two columns, organized by date, including flints and powder. A note below the chart reads, "The return to be continued in the...

GLC02437.01515

to Eliza Jane Bope

Bope writes to his sister reporting that brother John is well. Complains about the continuous rain and states that one of their men was shot. Writes about the rebels destroying a bridge over Green River. Comments that they are waiting for artillery:...

GLC03523.03.01

to John Bope Sr.

Bope writes to his father from Camp Wood. Reports on a battle with the Rebels and states that 19 men were killed and more wounded in his regiment. Comments that the Rebels have a camp four miles from him and he is sending his father ninety dollars...

GLC03523.03.02

to Lydia Bope

Bope writes to his mother from Camp Wood. Expresses thanks for the candy she sent for Christmas. Letterhead has a drawing of a cannon and American flag with the phrase "OUR COMPROMISE" written underneath. Envelope has a humorous image and caption...

GLC03523.03.03

to Eliza Jane Bope

Conrad Bope writes to his sister. Comments it is the New Year and they have nothing to do. Brother John is well and in his tent as he writes. Reports he was on picket duty and once the bridge is rebuilt over the Green River, they will march to...

GLC03523.03.04

Collection of Lewis D. Fairchild [decimalized]

Collection contains 14 wardate letters and 13 envelopes of Lewis D. Fairchild. Fairchild enlisted on 4 January 1864 at Exeter, New York as a private. He was mustered into "L" Co. New York 2nd Heavy Artillery.

GLC03523.06

to Sephronia Fairchild

Fairchild writes to his wife from Elmira, New York on 9 February 1864 and completes the letter on 10 February 1864 from Norwich, New York. Once at Norwich, he states he was made assistant sergeant of the barracks. His health has never been better...

GLC03523.06.02

to Sephronia Fairchild [incomplete]

Fairchild writes to his wife from Fort Corcoran in Arlington, Virginia. It appears to be an incomplete letter as there is no signature and the text ends abruptly. Gives a history of his troops movements to date. Complains about the food and blames...

GLC03523.06.03

to Sephronia Fairchild

Fairchild writes to his wife from Fort Corcoran in Arlington, Virginia. Reports that he is building roads from his fort to another. States that the coats and guns have arrived and his regiment is learning to use the guns. He offers advice regarding...

GLC03523.06.04

to Sephronia Fairchild

Fairchild writes to his wife from City Point Hospital, City Point, Virginia. Discusses helping to care for the wounded soldiers after a brief illness: "...I am very grateful that I was afflicted in that way. I think it is a great deal better than to...

GLC03523.06.05

to Sephronia Fairchild

Fairchild writes to his wife from Coal Harbor, Virginia. He refers to his survival of the Battle of Coal Harbor, 1 June,1865 and speaks of God and Providence in sparing him. States they are marching on to Richmond and he expects to be there within 60...

GLC03523.06.06

to Sephronia Fairchild

Fairchild writes to his wife from camp outside Petersburg, Virginia. Mentions they are waiting for General Ulysses S. Grant to bring in reinforcements. Comments that his rheumatism is bothering him and he writes of a possible furlough in order to...

GLC03523.06.07

to Sephronia Fairchild

Fairchild writes to his wife from camp "right in front of Petersburg," Virginia. Writes about heavy fighting; "our boys mowed the Rebels down like wheat" and took two thousand prisoners. Reports that one hundred volunteers charged and captured a...

GLC03523.06.08

to Sephronia Fairchild

Fairchild writes to his wife from City Point, Virginia says the siege is progressing slowly. Informs that General William T. Sherman captured Savannah. Discusses his wife joining a sewing society to make clothing for the soldiers and he questions...

GLC03523.06.09

to Sephronia Fairchild

Fairchild writes to his wife from a camp near City Point, Virginia. Reports that he has been in the hospital with rheumatism and is pleased with his care. Informs he is doing picket duty on the Appomattox River and mentions seeing Rebels. Wishes for...

GLC03523.06.10

to Sephronia Fairchild

Fairchild writes to his wife from a camp near Petersburg, Virginia. Mentions that men are getting furloughs if their wives are sick. Relates that a deserter was hung, "...it did look awful to see a human being launch in erternity so quick..." Advises...

GLC03523.06.11

to Sephronia Fairchild

Fairchild writes to his wife from a camp near Alexandria, Virginia that he is frustrated by the delay of being mustered out. Anticipates he will be home no later than 1 July 1865. Informs that the last of the Rebel forces in Texas surrendered and his...

GLC03523.06.12

to Lewis D. Fairchild

Sephronia writes to her husband Lewis asking when he will be discharged. States that the family is waiting and watching for his return every day. States many soldiers are returning home and that all who enlisted under the Act of 1863 (the first...

GLC03523.06.13

to Sephronia Fairchild

Fairchild writes to his wife Sephronia from Fort Corcoran in Arlington, Virginia. Reports he is ill with fever and dizziness and has little appetite. Says he will be home by 1 October 1865. Comments that his regiment is the last to muster out and...

GLC03523.06.14

The Emancipator. [Vol. 1, no. 28 (November 10, 1836)]

Some waterstaining, some faint penciled notes in an unknown hand to some paragraphs of text. Devoted mostly to the proceedings of the Second Annual New York State Anti-Slavery Society. Phelps serves as editor. Published weekly for the American...

GLC08875.01

The Emancipator. [Vol. 1, no. 34 (December 22, 1836)]

Contains a report from England, among miscellaneous other articles. Phelps serves as editor. Published weekly for the American Anti-Slavery Society by Robert G. Williams.

GLC08875.02

The Emancipator. [Vol. 1, no. 41 (February 9, 1837)]

This issue contains a printing of a speech by the Reverend William Goodell, an abolitionist from New York, at a recent Anti-Slavery Convention. Includes coverage from the Meeting of the Baptist Missionary Society, and other miscellaneous reports....

GLC08875.03

The Emancipator. [Vol. 1, no. 45 (March 9, 1837)]

Reports on a recent anti-slavery meeting in Edinburgh regarding the war in Texas and its connection to slavery. Contains a long letter from New York abolitionist William Goodell, among other miscellaneous reports. Phelps serves as editor....

GLC08875.04

The Emancipator. [Vol. 2, no. 15, whole no. 67 (August 10, 1837)]

Includes a printing of Anti-Slavery Principles, an argument for the right of petition, and other miscellaneous reports. Phelps serves as editor. Published weekly for the American Anti-Slavery Society by Robert G. Williams, publishing agent.

GLC08875.05

The Emancipator. [Vol. 3, no. 28, whole no. 132 (November 8, 1838)]

With previous owner's signature ("Robert. B. Blancher") signed along right margin of first page. Contains a lengthy treatise on the abolitionist movement. Includes articles on "Kidnapping under Color of U.S. Law" and "Martin Van Buren on Negro...

GLC08875.06

The Emancipator. [Vol. 3, no. 31, whole no. 135 (November 29, 1838)]

Contains an article on "The Whigs and the Abolitionists," the election in Massachusetts, and miscellaneous other reports. Leavitt serves as editor. Published weekly by the American Anti-Slavery Society.

GLC08875.07

National Anti-Slavery Standard. [Vol. 10, no. 18, whole no. 486 (September 27, 1849)]

With previous owner's signature (John Russell) signed along right margin of first page. Includes an article on "The Southern Press," an advertisement for the fourteenth Pennsylvania Anti-Slavery Fair, and miscellaneous other reports. Edited by...

GLC08875.08

National Anti-Slavery Standard. [Vol. 10, no. 20, whole no. 488 (October 11, 1849)]

With previous owner's signature (John Russell) signed along right margin of first page. Contains an article on "The Southern Press," minutes of a recent anti-slavery convention, and miscellaneous other reports. Edited by Quincy and James Russell...

GLC08875.09

National Anti-Slavery Standard. [Vol. 10, no. 23, whole no. 491 (November 1, 1849)]

With previous owner's signature (John Russell) signed along right margin of first page. Contains a printing of proceedings from the Twelfth Annual Meeting, Pennsylvania Anti-Slavery Society, an announcement for the sixteenth National Slavery Bazaar...

GLC08875.10

National Anti-Slavery Standard. [Vol. 10, no. 24, whole no. 492 (November 8, 1849)]

With previous owner's signature (John Russell) signed along right margin of first page. Contains a report on the "Public Reception of William W. Brown in the Metropolis of England." Also includes an announcement for a lecture given by Lucy Stone...

GLC08875.11

National Anti-Slavery Standard. [Vol. 10, no. 25, whole no. 493 (November 15, 1849)]

With the previous owner's signature (John Russell) signed along right margin of first page. Includes an article on "Negroes as Master Mechanics." Contains the printing of a proposed Constitution for the state of California, prohibiting slavery...

GLC08875.12

National Anti-Slavery Standard. [Vol. 10, no. 26, whole no. 494 (November 22, 1849)]

With previous owner's signature (John N. Russell) signed along right margin of first page. Contains a report on the Kentucky State Convention and miscellaneous other items. Edited by Quincy and James Russell Lowell. Published weekly by the...

GLC08875.13

National Anti-Slavery Standard. [Vol. 10, no. 29, whole no. 497 (December 13, 1849)]

With previous owner's signature (John Russell) signed along right margin of first page. Contains an article on "The Southern Press" and miscellaneous other items. Includes an announcement for an abolitionist convention to be held in January 1850...

GLC08875.14

National Anti-Slavery Standard. [Vol. 10, no. 31, whole no. 499 (December 27, 1849)]

With previous owner's signature (John Russell) signed along right margin of first page. Contains an article on "The Peculiar Institution." Includes a message to Congress by President Zachary Taylor, among miscellaneous other reports. Edited by...

GLC08875.15

National Anti-Slavery Standard. [Vol. 10, no. 35, whole no. 503 (January 24, 1850)]

With previous owner's signature (John Russell) signed along right margin of first page. Contains an article on "Northern Politics." Includes a report from an anti-slavery convention held in Syracuse, New York, and an announcement for the Sixteenth...

GLC08875.16

National Anti-Slavery Standard. [Vol. 10, no. 40, whole no. 508 (February 28, 1850)]

With previous owner's signature (John Russell) signed along right margin of first page. Contains a printing of a speech by Senator Henry Clay and miscellaneous other reports. Edited by Quincy and James Russell Lowell. Published weekly by the...

GLC08875.17

National Anti-Slavery Standard. [Vol. 10, no. 41, whole no. 509 (March 7, 1850)]

With previous owner's signature (John Russell) signed along right margin of first page. Contains the conclusion of a speech by Senator Henry Clay, an article about New York's place in the Union, and miscellaneous other reports. Edited by Quincy...

GLC08875.18

National Anti-Slavery Standard. [Vol. 10, no. 43, whole no. 511 (March 21, 1850)]

With previous owner's signature (John Russell) signed along right margin of first page. Contains a printing of Senator William Henry Seward's speech on slavery, an article on Senator Daniel Webster, and miscellaneous other reports. Edited by Quincy...

GLC08875.19

National Anti-Slavery Standard. [Vol. 10, no. 46, whole no. 514 (April 11, 1850)]

With previous owner's signature (John Russell) signed along right margin of first page. Contains pro-slavery arguments from Southern papers, a speech by Wendell Phillips, and miscellaneous other reports. Edited by Quincy and James Russell Lowell....

GLC08875.20

National Anti-Slavery Standard. [Vol. 10, no. 48, whole no. 516 (April 25, 1850)]

With previous owner's signature (John Russell) signed along right margin of first page. Contains a review of the Southern press, William Lloyd Garrison's announcement for the sixteenth anniversary of the American Anti-Slavery Society, and...

GLC08875.21