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to Mary Mitchell

One letter addressed to Mary Mitchell from Joshua Mitchell dated December 30, 1862. Pertains to family news. He discusses the death of friends from consumption and wounds.

GLC08334.01

[Muster Roll 30th New York Volunteers]

One muster roll for the 30th regiment of New-York Volunteer Militia dated June 1, 1861. Commanded by Eduard Frisbee. Contains names of privates, rank, age, enrollment, how far they travelled and additional notes. Reverse side contains signature of...

GLC10058.01

[List of belongings, includes enslaved people]

Document from King and Queen County Virginia. It lists the name of 12 enslaved people. "Go Wm P Courtney/ Self 21/ Slaves over 16 Thorton, Thorton Jr., Temple, John, Oney, Sally, Martha, Agnus, Harriet, Oney Jr., Sarah Anne, Mariah 12/ Between 12 +...

GLC10058.02

[Virginia Slave Deed]

Deed from Benjamin Hackney to his daughter Elizabeth Philpott. Giving her three enslaved people; Ben, Peggy, and Seller, as well as their future children.

GLC10058.03

[Yazoo County appraisal of hired Enslaved people 1859]

A appraisal of value of work for enslaved people loaned to Yazoo County by their owner John Lambeth during the year 1859. Lists the names and value of work done by enslaved people. Names and ages of enslaved people; Issac 15, Dareus 48, Robert 15...

GLC10058.04

[Affirmation of manumission of Nancy Joyce]

Affirmation of manumission of Nancy Joyce by former slave holder Ignatus Davis on November 8, 1803

GLC10058.05

A New Negro For A New Century

One book entitled A New Negro For A New Century by Booker T. Washington published 1900.

GLC10065

to John H. Houston

The letter discusses his reasons for not marrying and political plans. Also mentions his not running for governor. John H. Houston was Sam Houston's cousin.

GLC00453

to Robert Morris

William Hooper laments the failure of North Carolina to re-elect his associate Joseph Hewes to the Continental Congress. Discusses and rejects the charges of profiteering leveled against Hewes (and others) while he was a member of the Secret...

GLC00462

[Land bond to increase acreage at Mount Vernon]

Cosigned by Robert Alexander. Washington refers to himself in the third person seven times. Alexander wants to sell 300 acres of Maryland land his wife inherited from her father to George Washington. Washington hoped to exchange the plot with Thomas...

GLC00479

to Edward Bates

Request to Attorney General Edward Bates for him to have made and sent to him a pardon for Benjamin C. Robertson of Dickson County, Tennessee.

GLC00482

to Gouverneur Morris

Discusses his non-involvement in foreign affairs. The death that called Washington to Mount Vernon was that of his nephew, George Augustus Washington, who died of tuberculosis.

GLC00494

to Stephen R. Bradley

John Quincy Adams explains his 1804 opposition to a bill supported by General Samuel Smith that would further protect U.S. sailors from British impressment. Refutes Smith's suggestion that Adams' position justifies British impressment. Argues that...

GLC00496.003

to George Clinton

Written by Allen the Vermont adventurer and land speculator, who had lost his fortune by the time this letter was written. Allen was the brother to Ethan Allen. Written to Vice President Clinton at the Senate's request. Describes Vermont's role in...

GLC00496.005

to Emma Donelson

Letter of condolence to his niece upon the death of her son.

GLC00496.037

to Isaac Briggs

Asks Surveyor General for the Territory of Mississippi Briggs to visit Thomas Moore's oil mill and report on dimensions and design. Regarding Jefferson's wish to build a beni oil mill for personal use. Beni oil is made from sesame seeds.

GLC00496.040

to James Ronaldson

Mentions his failing health. The plaster bust of Jackson, by William Rush, was ordered by Ronaldson for a number of important Americans. The only surviving terra-cotta is at the Art Institute of Chicago; the only surviving plaster is at the...

GLC00496.041

to Frederic P. Stanton

Follow-up letter discussing the addition of evidence in a Court of Inquiry case. Written on War Department letterhead.

GLC00496.044

to Major John J. Key

Lincoln quotes the testimony against Key and assures him the dismissal was not personal but for the good of the service. Lincoln also expresses sympathy for the death of Key's son in battle.

GLC00496.045.01

[Appointment of Edward M. McCook to Brigadier General of Volunteers]

Countersigned by Secretary of State Edwin M. Stanton. Docketed and signed at top by Assistant Adjutant General E.D. Townsend. McCook, who had been a member of the Kansas territorial House of Representatives, went on to become U.S. Minister to...

GLC00496.047

[Lincoln endorsement on autograph letter signed of David Davis]

Autograph letter dated 14, February 1865 and signed by David Davis addressed to a man named Stuart. Davis informs Stuart of the death of Isaac Funk, Funk's wife, and his brother Jesse. States that Isaac died without a will and left a large estate....

GLC00496.049

[Appointment of Branch W. Miller as midshipman]

Countersigned by Navy Secretary William Jones and registered by E.W. DuVal.

GLC00496.055

[Report defending actions as Minister to France]

Draft. Defense of actions taken and request for reimbursement of debts incurred while Minister to France. Monroe was Minister to France from 1794-1796. Proof of innocence regarding government-subsidized housing is found in GLC00496.065.02.

GLC00496.065.01

[One man power versus Congress]

An attack on President Andrew Johnson delivered at the Music Hall in Boston. Includes a draft of a letter to Johnson, 12 November 1865. Unknown assigned date. Transcript available.

GLC00496.088.01

to John Page, Williamsburg

Describes the attack at Germantown and the loss of victory due to a retreat caused by fog. He closes by mentioning that the troops were in good spirits. The letter mentions the Battle of Germantown and the various maneuvers. John Page is from...

GLC00496.097