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To: Barton Bates.

Lincoln's mismanagement of war and weak leadership.

GLC07939

Brown v. Topeka Board of Education. Inscribed to Peter H. Brandt.

The Supreme Court's Decision declaring segregated schools unconstitutional.

GLC07940

Order.

Punishment of deserter William J. Chandler of Penn. Vols. on Executive Mansion stationary.

GLC07942

To: Abraham Lincoln.

Kentucky Governor Powell requested allowance of Confederate POW's to take the oath of Dec. 8th, including prisoners at Camp Chase, Johnson's Island, Camp Douglas, etc.

With note and signature from Lincoln: "Excepting commissioned officers... let the...

GLC07943

To: Jean B. Gouvion.

Lafayette informs Gouvion of "good news," Rodney has been defeated in two different engagements and six of his vessels have for some time been out of combat."

GLC07904

To: Robert C. Wood.

Criticism of abolitionists and mention of a "fracas" involving Cherokees dissatisfied about the results of their election.

GLC07905

To: Robert Wood

Taylor suggests that if he were to be nominated for the United States Presidency he would have to decline until after the Mexican War was over, and that it would have to be for the good of a nation and not that of a party. Taylor states that "There...

GLC07906

Charges against a private for striking a superior officer.

GLC07909

Affidavit.

Benjamin Headwine swears that he believes the Spanish ship Cleopatra "is intended for the slave trade."

GLC07910

To: Capt. A. Neal.

Sam Houston ordering Neal to pay Mr. Robinson with cattle.

GLC07911

To: Citoyen Rosch.

Paine describes his travel plans to Citoyen Rosch and asks if there are any Captains willing to exchange work for passage to American.

GLC07912

Vote.

Warren, as Committee of Safety Chairman, declares that it has been voted by the Massachusetts Comittee of Safety that imprisoned loyalists are to be received and protected in Boston, its surrounding towns, and in other colonies. Only those loyalists...

GLC07913

To: Amos Kendall.

Jackson states that as long as one looks to the land as their guide and keeps justice the "end in sight," they shall maintain the support of the people.

GLC07914

Retained draft of Hancocks' instructions to Massachusetts legislature

One manuscript written by John Hancock dated circa 1788. Pertaining to the selection of electors to vote for the President of the United States. He believes that such an act would not only strengthen the relations between the states but establish...

GLC07916

to "The Gentlemen of the House of Representatives"

Hancock argues that the bill making Sunday a day of Sabbath in Congress was improperly passed. The Constitution provided a set amount of time to rebuke a bill's passing, and others in Congress accused Hancock of sending his letter of rebuttal too...

GLC07917

To: "Gentlemen of the House of Representatives."

John Hancock responds to an inquiry from the "Gentlemen of the House of Representatives" about the status of an import tax bill. He says that he feels the bill was illegitimately passed and that he does not consider it legitimate.

GLC07918

To: Thomas Mifflin.

Hamilton threatens to send militia to Pennsylvania to quell whiskey rebellion.

GLC07920

Diary of Captain Samuel J. Chaffee, Co. D, 49th Mass. Volunteers.

Seige of Port Hudson, battle descriptions, black soldiers, sketches, etc.

GLC07921

To: William Stedman.

Ellery feels that there should be no war with Great Britain.

GLC07922

Journal of caseworker and surgeon's assistant with Sanitary Commission

Detailing medical care of Civil War patients. Notebook is housed with diary key.

GLC07923

To: Anson Burlingame.

Authorizing Anson Burlingame to negotiate with Chinese to modify treaty article.

GLC07924

"We are sometimes asked in the name of patriotism..."

Quotation in full: "We are sometimes asked in the name of patriotism to forget the merits of this fearful conflict and to remember with equal admiration those who struck at the nation's life and those who struck to save it--those who fought for...

GLC07926.01

To: James M.H. Beale.

Forney, a pro-slavery candidate, was "in favor of the maintenance and faithful execution of the fugitive slave laws...and of the suppression of all further agitation of the slavery question."

GLC07927

To: John Schank.

Phillips' reaction to a truce at Fort Ticonderoga

GLC07928

Treaty of Ghent

Announcing the Treaty of Ghent. This broadside contains the news from both New York and London that peace between the United States and Great Britain had been signed..

GLC07929

Rhode Island issued warrant for seizure of the Schooner "Orange"

Schooner seized for trafficking slaves.

GLC07930

to Tilghman Ashurst Howard

Constitution, slavery, banking, methods of electing the President: "If I can...only succeed in banishing...corrupting influences...on the Constitution and [attempts] to make the government an engine of oppression to the people instead of the agent...

GLC07931

To: John McDonogh.

Discusses "the rights of master and the interests of the slave" in reference to the idea of African colonization.

GLC07932

To: George W. Hughes.

Hoping that "Maryland again will make us confreres" by joining the Confederacy.

GLC07935

The hiring of four slaves

"Having occasion to hire for the ensuing year four very able intelligent negro-men, I hereby authorize Mr. Peter Derieux to act for me therein, and oblige myself to pay whatever hire he may stipulate for me..."

GLC07936

Algiers archive relating to the capture of John Burnham [Decimalized .01- .9]

Includes 19-page narrative of capture details, 2 letters to Edmund Randolph pleading for help, etc. Burnham was captain of the ship "Hope." Collection includes lists of goods and monies owed to various parties in the Mediteranean and also...

GLC07937

To: J[ames] Heaton, Esq.

William Henry Harrison's desire for the Vice Presidential nomination in the upcoming election.

GLC07941

To: Unknown recipient.

Her health, President Grant.

GLC07944

Treaty of Paris.

Second edition. A collection of the diplomatic papers between France and the United States.

GLC07945

to the Officer commanding the New Jersey Brigade

Detailed advise about military strategy. In part: "You are, in case you should receive just information as you can rely on of the enemy's moving up the North River in force, to march immediately with the troops under your command to West Point -...

GLC07881

to Henry Lee

Greene details his military strategy for an impending second attack. Mentions Washington, the Marquis de Lafayette, and other military and political colleagues.

GLC07884.06

to Henry Lee

Regarding British troops in Charlestown. Greene reports on recent and important news regarding current military operations and those in the immediate future. In part: "Colonel Washington says great confusion is introduced in the business of...

GLC07884.08

General orders no. 252

GLC07888

to R.U. Johnson re: free art amendment to tariff bill

Taft proposes that he will most likely be able to prevent the free art amendment from being altered in committee. He does state, however, that the 20 year proviso might not be as detrimental to the bill as Johnson might think.

GLC07896

to T. Grover et. al.

Jackson refuses to send a copy of a letter in which he describes his feelings of Pennsylvania Governor Wolf on the grounds that doing so would interfere with a state election, and thus goes against his personal beliefs.

GLC07902

An Essay on the Learning of Devises...

GLC07880

Journal kept while serving in France as secret intermediary for Franklin

GLC07883

13 Revolutionary War letters by Greene; with 1 letter from John Hancock [Decimalized .01- .14]

GLC07884

to Nathanael Greene congratulating Greene for his appointment as Major General and sending along the General's uniform.

In part: "Confident of your zeal and attachment to the Liberties of America, I am persuaded, you will do every thing, to merit the Honour your country has now conferred on you."

GLC07884.01

to Catherine Greene

An apologetic yet firm letter to his wife, explaining the need for them to be separated during the war: "You must be assured that there must be something very uncommon to prevent my coming home." Greene then goes on to reassure his wife of the...

GLC07884.02

to James M. Varnum

Responding to an inquiry about the ship "Corilinia," saying that he doesn't possess much information about it but that he will pass on what he has.

GLC07884.03

to Nehemiah Hubbard

Seeking his help in locating someone to accompany Mrs. Greene on her travels from Hartford home. He then goes on to report on military operations. In part: "The Enemy is out in this side of Elizabethtown. They marched about four miles into the...

GLC07884.04

to Thomas Jefferson

Greene excoriates Thomas Jefferson for not doing enough to help Greene's troops by deploying troops from Virginia to assist in the struggle. Written at both Broad River and Catawba River.

GLC07884.05

to Henry Lee

Discusses military strategy and the status of current troop movements. He also touches on a recent approbation sent to him by Congress, about which he says "I have nothing to complain of. But to the troops it is but a cold compliment."

GLC07884.07

to Thomas Nelson

Requesting assistance from Virginia, particularly more troop reinforcements as soon as possible. In part: "It is long since I informed your Excellency of our disagreeable situation, the unequal contest we were carrying on, and the hopeless prospect...

GLC07884.09

to Henry Lee

Granting Lee a conditional leave of absence, perhaps against his better judgement; Greene also discusses troop movements and information regarding enemy activities. In part: "I confess I shall grant you [a] leave of absence with great reluctance...

GLC07884.10

to Henry Lee

Discussing the enemy's current placement and status, and reviewing military strategy for various upcoming campaigns in and around Charleston. He also discusses provisions he has made for the deployment of his own troops. In part: "I have indeed a...

GLC07884.11

to Nathan Brownson, Esq.

Seeking to resolve grievances about who has the right to command troops in Georgia. He both complains about certain actions by Brownson and begs his forgiveness for a misundertanding in which Brownson apparently took offense. In part: "...I hope to...

GLC07884.12

to Henry Lee

Emphatically triying to convince Lee not to leave the Continental Army. In part: "I have beheld with extreme anxiety for some time a growing discontent in your mind....Whatever may be the source of your wounds I wish it was in my power to heal them...

GLC07884.13

To unknown

Attesting to the good character of Samuel Bowne. In part: "...As I am acquainted with his [Browne's] character and convinced of his being of a good disposition [I] shall esteem it a favor to have him protected from insult should any confusion arise...

GLC07884.14

to city commissioners

Seeking reimbursement for an advance. On the verso of the letter there is a draft, also in Clymer's hand, of an unrelated document; it seems he was just reusing this paper to send his letter to the commissioners and that the scrap of autograph text...

GLC07885

to Judge Duval

Offering a confession for his participation in the Canada Convention of 1858 and presenting himself for punishment in response to his actions. Also elaborating on the reasons for his participation.

In part: "Sir: I have the honor to announce to...

GLC07886

["The man is not bought!"]

Printed broadside protesting slavery. The text reads, in part: "The Man is Not Bought!....The kidnapper agreed, both publicly and in writing, to sell him for $1200. The sum was raised by eminent Boston citizens and offered him. He then claimed...

GLC07887

to William Lyttelton re: raising troops for French and Indian War

GLC07889

to William Lyttelton re: command of British fleet in North America

GLC07890

British Royal Peace Commission's attempt to appease colonists by lifting...

GLC07891

to Deputy Tardieu [in French]

Hopes for liberty. Written on stationery of the English Hotel.

GLC07892

[Notes for an address]

Manuscript constituting a fragment of a draft of an untitled address by James Madison. Seemingly missing an initial page or pages; starts midway, discussing issues of national security, peace, and ensuring comfort to the nation's citizens. Beneath...

GLC07893

to W.T. Woffard

Reporting on the armistice. In part: "I have the honor to inform you that an Armistice has been agreed upon by Gen[era]ls. Sherman & Johnsgon & that all military operations have ceased....In my opinion they will not be resumed at all..."...

GLC07894

Instructions on attack of Algiers. Entitled "Revenge off Algiers"

Rear Admiral Harry B. Neale gives in depth instructions to the ships under his command to form at distances of 120 fathoms from each other in order to attack Algiers. A Van (front), Center and Rear Division are established and orders are issued...

GLC07895

to James Buchanan re: conspiracy to free John Brown

Copy of letter sent and signed by Henry A. Wise to President Buchannan regarding the plot to free John Brown from his cell in Charlestown, Virginia. Wise explicitly states that he has amassed over one thousand men at arms (militia) and is prepared...

GLC07897

Extracts. No. 11

Extracts from midshipmans' journals of the United States Frigates Adams, Chesapeake, New York et. al.

GLC07898

to Michel G. de Crevecoeur

Franklin thanks Crevecoeur for gifts received the previous summer, as well as pointing out the pros and cons of a steam engine in the postscript, dated February 17.

GLC07899

Group of documents re: French and Indian War [Decimalized .01- .05]

Collection of letters from Governor of Massachusetts Thomas Pownall to various recipients and in a number of official capacities.

GLC07901

to Various

1. 3 pgs + docket. 25x19 cm. 27 January 1804. re: negotiating with Barbary pirates. Jefferson promises that he holds the friendship of the Prince Bey of Tunis in high regard and does not intend to be misunderstood, but regrets to be forced to...

GLC07903

to John Wigram re: payment to Bolden Reed for digging ore

Docketed on verso. Written at the Manor of Livingston, in Ancram, New York.

GLC03107.04261

to John Wigram re: shipment of iron

GLC03107.04262

to John Wigram re: payment to Cornelius Dutcher for cattle

GLC03107.04263

to John Wigram re: payment to Petter V. Arther

Written at the Manor of Livingston, in Ancram, New York.

GLC03107.04264

to John Wigram re: payment to Frances Norwood

GLC03107.04265

to John Wigram re: payment for sawing and other work

Written at the Manor of Livingston, in Ancram, New York.

GLC03107.04266

to John Wigram re: payment to Thomas Trafford

Written at the Manor of Livingston, in Ancram, New York.

GLC03107.04267

to John Wigram re: payment to John Sutton for chopping wood

Written at the Manor of Livingston, in Ancram, New York.

GLC03107.04268

Account of Duncan Thomson with Robert Livingston, Jr.

Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.04269

Receipt from Thomas Haywood of oats for Robert Livingston, Jr.

GLC03107.04270

Receipt from Simon Melnis of corn for Robert Livingston, Jr.

Written at the Manor of Livingston, in Ancram, New York.

GLC03107.04271

Receipt from Peter Hake of wheat

GLC03107.04272

to John Wigram re: receipt of one day riding and 4 fowls

Written at Blue Store

GLC03107.04273

Receipt from Thomas Haywood of cutting wood

GLC03107.04274

to John Wigram re: receipt of two days riding

GLC03107.04275

to John Wigram re: receipt of wheat for the mill

GLC03107.04276

to John Wigram re: receipt of 4 fowls

GLC03107.04277

to John Wigram re: credit for the account of Peter Pulver for 2 days riding

GLC03107.04278

to John Wigram re: credit for one day of riding iron

GLC03107.04279

to John Wigram re: credit for the account of Thomas Hafford

GLC03107.04280

to John Wigram re: receipt from Jacob Richter of chopping wood

Written at Blue Store

GLC03107.04281

to John Wigram re: credit for the account of Azcria Dumm

GLC03107.04282

to John Wigram re: payment to Michel Vandeboughant for cutting wood

Written at the Manor of Livingston, in Ancram, New York.

GLC03107.04283

to John Wigram re: credit for the account of Asa Holms

GLC03107.04284

to John Wigram re: credit for the account of Elijah Smith

GLC03107.04285

to John Wigram re: credit for the account of William Simon

GLC03107.04286

to John Wigram re: credit for two days riding

GLC03107.04287

to John Wigram re: credit for two days riding of iron ore

GLC03107.04288

to John Wigram re: receipt of two days riding of winter wood

GLC03107.04289

to John Wigram re: receipt of two days riding

GLC03107.04290