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Partie meridionale de la riviere de Missisipi [sic] et ses environs...

Second state of De Fer's map of the Mississippi Valley. References: Cumming 169; Lowery 286; not in Wheat. (Compare to GLC 4222)

GLC04254

[Letters of marque and reprisal authorizing Silas Dinsmore to seize Mexican ships]

Privateering document, printed and signed by Henry Smith as Governor of Texas, countersigned by Charles B. Stewart as Secretary. Document with decorative border printed by Baker & Bordens, San Felipe de Austin. Features paper seal. Docket on verso...

GLC04255

Commission of George Morgan, First Lt. of artillery in army of republic of Texas

Printed on vellum.

GLC04256

Ordinances and decrees of the consultation, Provisional Government of Texas

Published by Niles & Co. Includes negotiations with the Cherokee and Comanche Indians. References: Eberstadt 162:195, Gilcrease p. 362; Howes T133; Raines p. 229 and Streeter 246.

GLC04258

to Jose De Jaudenes re: desire to prevent delays in adjusting controversies

Signed as Sec. of State, to the Spanish Commissioner. Also announces the appointment of Thomas Pinkney as Envoy to Spain.

GLC04260

Summons for Eliz. Ball.

Written by Gookin as a jurist in the Court of Assistants. Addressed to the Constable of Watertown, Massachusetts. Ball was accused of breach of the peace and ordered to appear at court in Charlestown, Massachusetts. Ball, wife of settler John Ball...

GLC04261

to Richard Greaton

Countersigned by Joseph Howell as Accountant. Orders Captain Greaton to pay to Samuel Meredith, Treasurer of the United States, $246,000, the balance Greaton has left from money given to him for the recruiting service.

GLC04262

to Robert Morris

Requests that Morris deliver letters from Brown to his wife. Brown calls his separation from his wife cruel because he is "conscious of not administering any offence to the true friends of America." Addressed to Morris as a Member of Congress at...

GLC04263

Album with 31 CDVs of prominent Mormons, including Brigham Young; Indians

Album includes Brigham Young, Indians, Salt Lake City buildings. Most with Salt Lake City imprints of Savage & Ottinger and Carter's Lake View Emporium.

GLC04264

to Samuel Pitkin

Hopes Congress will pass new laws that will help him to extend his steam engine patent. Argues that by protecting patents the government will be aiding the public good, and encouraging innovation.

GLC04265

[Renunciation of claim by N. Roosevelt against Robert R. Livingston & John Stevens]

Roosevelt renounces his shipping-related claim against Livingston and Stevens. Signed by Nicholas Roosevelt and by Robert Fulton, as a witness. Document lacks original seal at right hand side.

Nicholas J. Roosevelt (1767-1854) had gone into joint...

GLC04266

to James Monroe

Fox, the American consul at Falmouth, writes to Secretary of State Monroe on foreign affairs as they pertained to maritime commerce in the year preceding the War of 1812, particular British enforcement of the orders in council. Offers condolence on...

GLC04267.01

to John Quincy Adams

Fox, the American consul at Falmouth, writes to Secretary of State Adams in an attempt to collect monies owed for expenses he had incurred assisting impressed seamen since 1809.

GLC04267.02

[Receipt for payment made for quartering General William McPherson and his family]

Duplicate receipt for $12, signed by Roberts, during Fries' Rebellion in Pennsylvania. Fries' Rebellion was caused by the passage of a window tax.

GLC04268

to Marcus Wright

Written and signed by Varina Davis, for her husband. Responds at length to General Wright's questions concerning the conduct of General Joseph E. Johnston's defense of Richmond during the Peninsula Campaign of 1862. With references to numerous...

GLC04269

Regulation under the act of Congress providing for the granting of bounty & furlough to privates and non commisioned in the provisional army.

Clerical copy of Judah Benjamin's orders regarding reenlistments, signed by Carter L. Stevenson. Those who reenlist to receive fifty dollar bounty and thirty day furlough. Also discusses reorganization of regiments. Date inferred, based on...

GLC04270

Stephen Lee letter and engraving [Decimalized .01-.02]

Letter from Stephen D. Lee, and engraving.

GLC04271

to George A. Bruce

Possibly written in Virginia. Lieutenant Colonel Patterson of the 2nd Regiment, New Hampshire Volunteers, writes to Bruce (possibly George Anson Bruce) from Headquarters of the 3rd Brigade. 1st Division, 18th Corps, from the field. Four pages...

GLC04272

[Alexander Stewart Webb]

Wardate carte de visite

GLC04273

to Charles Drake

Written as provost marshal of St. Louis. Replies to Drake's request for information concerning the Missouri congressional laws about emancipating slaves in compliance with the Emancipation Proclamation. Details General Orders no. 35, which...

GLC04274

to William Sampson

Dispatch regarding the arrival of Spanish torpedo fleet at Martinique. Written in pencil.

GLC04275

to William Sampson

Attempting to correct newspaper reports that he was responsible for victory over the Spanish fleet on 3 July. Encloses a copy of the cipher telegram.

GLC04276

to Mrs. Sampson

Discusses the conditions in Havana and the importance of the Spanish withdrawal from Cuba.

GLC04277.01

to Mrs. Sampson

Writes that the Spanish commissioners had yielded a point on duty-free admission to canal. Includes personal news, negotiations with the Spanish, and the state of civilians' lives.

GLC04277.02

to Mrs. Hopping

Writes to his wife about having received a letter from General Zachary Taylor regarding a possible peace with Santa Anna. Adds that Santa Anna had asked General Winfield Scott for a short armistice, even though he has been raising several thousand...

GLC04278

to Luke Wright

Urges recipient to accept appointment as President of the Philippine Commission. Written on U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit letterhead.

GLC04279

to Anthony Taylor

Says he just arrived in New Rochelle. Received Taylor's letter with the news of the death of Colonel Joseph Kirkbride. Claims he has lost "my best friend." Paine befriended Kirkbride, a well-known patriot and fellow Quaker, when he lived in...

GLC04281

An Act recognizing the existence of War between the United States and the Confederate States; and concerning letters of marque, prizes, and prize goods.

Jefferson Davis, President of the Confederacy, approved this act 6 May 1861. States "Whereas the earnest efforts made by this Government to establish friendly relations between the Government of the United States and the Confederate States, and to...

GLC04284

The Speeches of Mr. Ross and Mr. Morris...in the Senate...[right of deposit, La]

Published by Bronson & Chauncey. Speeches by Federalist senators from Pa. and NY 2/24/1803 urging a declaration of war on Spain, seizure of West Florida and New Orleans, and fortification of the Mississippi because of Spain's ending rights of deposit...

GLC04285

Message from the President [relations with France in aftermath of XYZ Affair]

House report consisting of correspondence between the American mission and the French government. Disbound. References: DAB 13: 368-69; Evans 36551.

GLC04286

to William Knox

Requests that two furnished wagons be ready "to take the luggage of Indians to the Wind Gap [illegible] Wyoming," referring to the Wyoming Valley in Pennsylvania.

GLC04287.01

[Certificate confirming the citizenship of John Harris, an African American]

Partially printed. Savage signs as notary public, confirming Harris's status as a citizen of the United States. Harris, born in Alexandria, Virginia, "is a free coloured man, now residing in said Salem and never has been under allegiance to any...

GLC04289

An Act assessing and apportioning a rate of tax...[R.I. tax for Gloucester]

Apparently an only known copy. Note on verso indicates that the copy is for the treasurer of Gloucester. References: Alden 751.

GLC04290

[Deposition by Johannes DePeyster regarding a Six Nations land deed]

DePeyster, a former mayor of Albany, gives the history the Indian deed to a property called Tiondrogue, possibly present day Ticonderoga. Describes an incident on 12 September 1733 in which colonial Governor William Cosby told DePeyster the deed was...

GLC04291

Resolution of Massachusetts Legislature re: militia officers, quota for army, &c

Printed document (or broadside?) subscribed in type by John Hancock. Establishes a quota for each town to supply the Continental Army. Printed by Edes & Sons.

GLC04292

Copy of the proceedings of... Boston, June 17, 1779 [price controls]

Resolution in support of price regulation and the necessity of local committees of correspondence to enforce the regulations. Also resolving that those who refused to accept Continental currency be considered enemies. Printed by Benjamin Edes & Co.

GLC04293

A History of the Amistad captives...

title continues: "...Being a circumstantial account of the capture of the Spanish Schooner Amistad, by the Africans on board; their Voyage and Capture near Long Island, New York; with Biographical Sketches of each of the surviving Africans. Also, and...

GLC04295

[Inventory of Daniel Shays' creditors]

Signed by the witness to Shays' statement by Jonathan Danforth. Describes Shays as "of the city of New York an insolvent debtor." This most likely not the same Daniel Shays who fomented the Shays' Rebellion.

GLC04296

to his sister

Royal Governor of the Colony of Virginia Culpepper mentions his arrival in Boston, his impressions, and a near shipwreck. Claims success in governing Virginia. An addendum is dated 5 October 1680.

GLC04298

to Loving friend

Written while he was under indictment for treason and hiding in England. Reviews the history of Pennsylvania's government since his departure in 1684, lamenting about his failure to find fit administrators and the division between the upper and lower...

GLC04299

Setting date for first election & commencing proceedings under U.S. Constitution

Printed broadside signed as Sec. of Congress.

GLC04300

to John Brooks

Letter signed by Knox as Secretary of War to Brigadier General Brooks. Informs Brooks that he has been appointed a brigadier general in the U.S. Army. Says he must write to accept or deny the rank. If he accepts the rank he must go to Philadelphia...

GLC04301

to Clement Biddle

Discusses the payment of warranty for rations to be furnished to Captain Zeiglers company. States "The Board of treasury have furnished warrants on Connecticut from which by the assistance of Colonel Wadsworth I am in full hopes that money will be...

GLC04302

The Course of Delaware River from Philadelphia to Chester....

Nebenzahl, Battle Plans of the American Revolution, 132.

GLC04303

[Appointment of James R. Partridge as Minister Resident of the United States at Honduras]

Countersigned by Secretary of State William H. Seward. Official notification of President Lincoln to Victoriana Castellanos, Acting President of the Republic of Honduras, that he has appointed James R. Partridge of Maryland as "Minister Resident of...

GLC04306

An Account of the Expedition of the British Fleet on Lake Champlain...

Nebenzahl, Battle Plans of the American Revolution, 47. Engraved map with no color.

GLC04304

to Clement Biddle

Written by Major General Greene with his men in winter quarters at Morristown to Biddle as Deputy Quartermaster General of the militia of Pennsylvania and New Jersey. Claims nothing has changed recently. Says it appears General Howe is collecting his...

GLC04305

to James Auchincloss re: politics, Nathaniel Banks as reporter, etc.; with FF

Discusses how Nathaniel P. Banks has criticized the Pierce administration as a reporter. Also mentions how busy he is.

GLC04307

[Land indenture for 36 acres in Philadelphia].

Also signed by Peter Dalbot and witnesses John Crayy, William Robinson, and Pat Robinson. Land indenture between Peter Dalbot and Reice Preiss. Signed twice by Lloyd as Clerk of the County Court and as Deputy Master of the Rolls.

GLC04308

Collection of four items relating to the second Bank of the United States [Decimalized .01-.04]

GLC04309

to Meshech Weare re: sends last journals of Congress, hopes for new government

Signed as Sec. of Congress to the Governor of New Hampshire. Prays that the new government will "promote and secure the happiness, prosperity and glory of the union."

GLC04310

to Robert U. Johnson re: article by Carnegie on competition in steel industry

Typed on printed stationery dated from Cincinnati. Taft writes Johnson of the Century Magazine that Andrew Carnegie's article on tariffs will prove useful in revising schedules. Carnegie argued, according to Taft, that the US could produce steel...

GLC04311

British camp at Trudruffrin [Penna.] from the 18th to the 21st of September 1777...

title continues: "...with the attack made by Major General Grey against the rebels near White Horse Tavern, on the 20th of September. Drawn by an Officer on the Spot." Engraved and Published by W. Faden. Depicts the positions of various regiments and...

GLC04312

Unclaimed 1870 IRS tax notice for George William (incomplete), with 1 cent stamp

GLC04242

to Mary Ann Jackson

Inquiring if Jackson can try to interest her neighbors in the American Missionary Association and give them copies of the Association's publications. Writes, "Are there no other Christians in your place and neighborhood [whom] Mr R. and yourself can...

GLC04239

[Enlistment and oath of fidelity of John Forbush, with receipt for bounty money].

Also signed by Forbush, who is a resident of Westborough in the Province of Massachusetts Bay, aged eighteen. He enlists until 1 July 1762.

GLC04240

to Mary Black

Writes to his friend chastising her for not sending her address sooner. Describes his living conditions and mentions that a gust took off part of his roof during a rain storm. Discusses his lack of reading material. Reports the hanging of a...

GLC04241

Fortifications near Yorktown, Va. [split stereocard]

Image is of a group of fortifications near Yorktown, including one upon which six men and an artillery piece are situated. The photograph is faded with age. Graphite inscription on verso: "Dupe. Fortifications near." Numeric notation on verso: "496."...

GLC05111.01.1173

Water Battery defending Yorktown, Va. [split stereocard]

Image is of fortifications built to house the water battery which defended Yorktown. Graphite inscription on verso: "Water Battery." Numeric notation on verso: "501." Photographers imprint on verso: "Published by E & HT Anthony & Co, New York...

GLC05111.01.1174

Water Battery at Yorktown, Va. [split stereocard]

Image is of the fortifications constructed to house the water battery at Yorktown, VA. Several men are visible, as are numerous ships across the bay. Graphite inscription on verso: "Water Battery at." Numeric notation on verso: "503." Publishers...

GLC05111.01.1176

Wagon Train near Yorktown, Va. [split stereocard]

Image is of over three dozen uncovered, unhitched and unladen wagons. Graphite inscription on verso: "Wagon Train. 4." Numeric notation on verso: "505." Publisher's imprint on verso: "Published by E & H T Anthony & Co., New York. Negative by Brady &...

GLC05111.01.1178

Great Siege Train at Yorktown [split stereocard]

Image of hundreds of soldiers and dozens of artillery pieces in formation, with Yorktown in the distance. Graphite inscription on verso: "Great Siege Train at. 2." Numeric notation on verso: "506." Photographers imprint on verso: "Published by E & H...

GLC05111.01.1179

Water Battery near Yorktown, Va. [split stereocard]

Image of a solitary soldier standing sentry on a point overlooking several water battery fortifications. Graphite inscription on verso: "Water Battery." Numeric notation on verso: "507." Photographers imprint on verso: "Published by E & H T Anthony &...

GLC05111.01.1180

Sally Port at Yorktown, Va. [split stereocard]

Image of soldiers' gate at Yorktown. Green tax stamp (cancelled) on verso. Numeric notation on verso: "500." Photographers imprint on verso: Published by E. & H. T. Anthony & Co, New York. Negative by Brady & Co, Washington.Written near Yorktown...

GLC05111.01.1181

Fort Monroe, Virginia

The image shows a soldier standing behind a cannon looking out of Fort Monroe. Three soldiers are seated on the ground and a fifth stands to the side. Inscription on verso: "Fort Monroe Va Parapet." Numeric notations on verso: "833" and "102."...

GLC05111.01.1164

Rear view of two cannons inside fortifications

The image shows a cannon looking out of fortifications and the barrel of another one next to it. Inscription on verso: "Gardner." Numeric notations on verso: "1142" and "5."

GLC05111.01.1165

Rear view of cannon inside fortifications overlooking waterway

The image shows a rear view of a cannon inside fortifications overlooking a waterway. A man in civilian clothes stands to the side. A bucket is on the side in the foreground. Inscription on verso: "Gardner." Numeric notations on verso: "M-5-309" "43...

GLC05111.01.1166

Elevated view of cannon inside fortifications

The image looks down on a cannon inside fortifications. A soldier stands beside the cannon. A bucket and two ramrods are off to the side. Inscription on verso: "Gardner." Numeric notations on verso: "XII" and "39."

GLC05111.01.1167

Wade Hampton and the Confederates at Fort Sumter

The image shows the interior of Fort Sumter. Several soldiers and men are in dress civilian clothes and are gathered around a cannon. Inscription on verso: "Wade Hampton and the Confederates at Ft. Sumpter" [sic].

GLC05111.01.1168

Side view of cannon

The image shows the side of a cannon. Inscription on verso: "Gardner." Numeric notation on verso: "1140."

GLC05111.01.1169

Ruins of a blockade runner, Morris Island, SC [split stereocard]

Image shows the machinery in ruins of a destroyed blockade runner. Numeric notation on image: "3504." Inscription on image: "The War For The Union." Numeric notation on verso: "368." Inscription on verso: "4-169 Dup," "War V [cut off],"...

GLC05111.01.1170

Fortifications at Fort Putnam, Morris Island, SC [split stereocard]

Image shows fortifications, ammunition stockpiles, two soldiers reclining to the right, with a cannon in the center and a sign reading "Fort Putnam." Inscription on image: "591 Broadway, New York." Numeric notation on verso: "357." Inscription on...

GLC05111.01.1171

Soldier's quarters at Fort Wagner, Morris Island, SC [split stereocard]

Image shows a group of A-frame tents with soldiers standing and reclining in doorways. Inscription on image: "American Views." Numeric notation on verso: "364." Inscription on verso: "Fort Wagner Morris Island Soldier's Quarters."

GLC05111.01.1172

Fortifications near Yorktown, Va. [split stereocard]

Image is of a moustachioed officer leaning upon his sword, surveying the fortifications which surround him. Graphite inscription on verso: "Fortifications near Yorktown." Numeric notation on verso: "502." Written near Yorktown, Virginia

GLC05111.01.1175

A silenced gun [split stereocard]

Image of the remains of a cannon which appears to have been shelled out of effecitveness. A lone soldier sits and guards what remains of the piece. Graphite inscription on verso: "Dupe. A Silenced Gun. 66." Numeric notation on verso: "504." Publisher...

GLC05111.01.1177

View of Cedar Mountain, Va. [split stereocard?]

Image of six men, probably all soldiers, lounging under trees which serve to frame a vista of Cedar Mountain VA. Graphite inscription on verso: "Field of Cedar Mountain. (?) view. Send to Mr. Meserve. Cedar Mountain." Numeric notation on verso: "249...

GLC05111.01.1182

Officers quarters, Fort Wagner [split stereocard]

Image of the two large tents which have been placed side by side and on platforms in order to form the officers quarters at Fort Wagner on Morris Island, South Carolina. Graphite inscription on verso: "Fort Wagner Morris Island Officers Quarters. 15...

GLC05111.01.1183

Castle Pinkney, Charleston Harbor, South Carolina [split stereocard]

Image of the inner workings of Castle Pinkney in Charleston Harbor. Visible are a cannon in the foreground and what appears to be the ammunition supply in the fort. Graphite inscription on verso: "Castle Pinkney, Charleston Harbor S.C." Numeric...

GLC05111.01.1184

Point Battery, Charleston, South Carolina [split stereocard]

Image of large cannon, surrounded by its crew and situated next to large earthen fortification. Graphite inscription on verso: "Point Battery, Charleston SC." Numeric notation on verso: "25[9]."

GLC05111.01.1185

Charleston South Carolina [split stereocard]

Image of six buildings on a street, all facing the river. Graphite inscription on verso: "Charleston SC East Battery looking South."

GLC05111.01.1186

The Citadel [split stereocard]

Image of the frontal view of the Citadel in Charleston South Carolina. Graphite inscription on verso: "The Citadel, Charleston."

GLC05111.01.1187

Reconstructing Charleston [split stereocard]

Image of the reconstruction of Charleston, with burnt-out and bombed-out buildings evident, and what appears to be a church steeple surrounded by scaffolding. Graphite inscription on verso: "Meeting dr. Charleston, SC." Numeric notation on verso:...

GLC05111.01.1188

Confederate soldiers at the water battery in Charleston [split stereocard]

The image shows a view of the inside of the fortified battery, looking towards the water.

GLC05111.01.1189

Three gun battery at Vandergrosso Wharf, Charleston [split stereocard]

Image of three dug-in cannon on what appears to be a wharf. Graphite inscription on verso: "3 gun battery VanderGrosso Wharf Charleston. "

GLC05111.01.1190

Arsenal yard, Charleston [split stereocard]

Image of an arsenal yard in Charleston. Alongside fully timbered cannon are several barrels, and hundreds of cannon balls are evident near the building wall. Graphite inscription on verso: "Arsenal Yard, Charleston SC."

GLC05111.01.1191

Ship at anchor at Charleston Harbor [split stereocard]

Image of a ship with its riggings furled at Charleston Harbor, in the process of taking on or off-loading supplies. Graphite inscription on verso: "Charleston." Numeric notation on verso: "250."

GLC05111.01.1192

Memorial to the men of Charleston who fought in Civil War [split stereocard]

Image of a monument dedicated "In Honor [to] the Men of Charleston" who fought in the civil war. A greek goddess, possibly Athena, stands over statues of a soldier and sailor. Truncated description of monument on verso. Numeric notation on verso:...

GLC05111.01.1193

Pontoon bridge at Jones Landing on the James River [split stereocard]

Image of a pontoon bridge spanning the James River in Virginia, apparently at Jones Landing. Graphite inscription on verso: "Bridge at Jones Landing James River from N East." Numeric notation on verso: "335."

GLC05111.01.1194

Pontoon Bridge at Jones Landing [split stereocard]

(Identical to image #1194.) Graphite inscription on verso: "78. Pontoon Bridge (68 boats) above Jones Landing on north side." Numeric notation on verso: "337."

GLC05111.01.1195

Pontoon Bridge at Broadway Landing on Appomattox River [split stereocard]

Graphite inscription on verso: "Pontoon at Broadway Landing Appomattox River." Numeric notation on verso: "192."

GLC05111.01.1196

Pontoon Bridge at Jones Landing, open for Steamers [split stereocard]

Graphite inscription on verso: "Bridge above Jones Landing - open for steamers." Numeric notation on verso: "336."

GLC05111.01.1197

Pontoon Bridge at Broadway Landing [split stereocard]

Inscription on verso: "Pontoon on the Appomattox, above Broadway Landing, from the south side." Photographer's imprint on verso: Published by E & H T Anthony & Co., New York. Numeric notation on verso: "189."

GLC05111.01.1198

Farmers Inn, Emmitsburg [split stereocard]

Image of large, brick, two-story building. Graphite inscription on verso: "Farmers Inn, Emmittsburg." Numeric notation on verso: "280."

GLC05111.01.1199

Signal Tower at Cobbs Hill, Petersburg [split stereocard]

Image of signal tower, with five men standing near it. Graphite inscription on verso: "Signal Tower Cobbs Hill." Numeric notation on verso: "43."

GLC05111.01.1200

Market Square at Norfolk, Va [split stereocard]

Image of a large outdoor market, with twenty three tent stalls. Graphite inscription on verso: "Market Square Norfolk Va." Numeric notation on verso: "376."

GLC05111.01.1201

East Parlor, Dunlop House, Petersburg [split stereocard]

The image shows the damage caused by an explosion of a shell in the near the East Parlor of the Dunlop House. Graphite inscription on verso: "East Parlor Dunlop House Petersburg Shell Effect." Numeric notation on verso: "42."

GLC05111.01.1202

Fort Moultrie, 1865 [split stereocard]

Image of the remains of Fort Moultrie, with large numbers of cannonballs but with apparant shell damage nonetheless. Graphite inscription on verso: "Fort Moultrie 1865." Numeric notation on verso: "372." Written at Fort Moultrie

GLC05111.01.1203

Gun parapet of Fort Moultrie [split stereocard]

Image of a gun parapet above a walkway. Graphite inscription on verso: "Gun parapet of Fort Moultrie Looking NE." Written at Fort Moultrie

GLC05111.01.1204

Fort Moultrie, 1868 [split stereocard]

Image of the abandoned and bombed out Fort Moultrie. Graphite inscription on verso: "141. Fort Moultrie 1868." Numeric notation on verso: "374." Written at Fort Moultrie

GLC05111.01.1205

Fort Morgan after bombardment [split stereocard]

Image of the bombed out remains of Fort Morgan. Graphite inscription on verso: "Fort Morgan after Bombardment." Numeric notation on verso: "370."

GLC05111.01.1206