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Notification. The Freeholders... [calling town meeting on Embargo Act]

A notice calling a Boston town meeting to prepare a petition for ending the Embargo Act towards Spain and Portugal.

GLC06991.01

Circular: Petition to the President, with printed letter to Petersham selectmen

Resolutions passed at a Boston town meeting to create a petition to end the Embargo, signed by 7 selectmen of Boston, including Charles Bullfinch, William Porter and Ebenezer Oliver. With an attached (conjugate) printed letter, to the Selectmen of...

GLC06991.02

An address to the Republican friends of the National Administration...

Continues: "In the county of Berkshire..." Contains pro-embargo, pro-Jefferson sentiments.

GLC06991.03

Whereas the town of Boston [Pro-embargo protest with blanks for town names]

Resolutions.

GLC06991.04

An address to the inhabitants of South Carolina [anti-slavery]

In original blue wrappers. Anti-Slavery pamphlet. Printed by Kimber, Conrad & Co.

GLC06992

Scott's campaign in Mexico, from the rendezvous... to the taking of the city

First edition.

GLC06993

The Crisis: or essays on the usurpations of the Federal government. By Brutus

Inscribed by "The author" to Stephen Elliot on cover wrapper and signed again at the bottom of the dedication page. First edition. Turnbull became the leader of the nullification movement in the South and, after his untimely death in 1833, was...

GLC06994

A Treatise on the Improvement of Canal Navigation

First edition. Quarto. With 17 engraved plates (some folding). Printed by I. and J. Taylor. Fulton's first important work. Fulton used this book to gain public recognition and indisputable credentials as an engineer. His plans and improvements for...

GLC06995

Blank printed bill of sale for slaves from Jefferson's estate, for T.J. Randolph

Apparently an unused bill of sale for the disposal of Jefferson's slaves by Thomas Jefferson Randolph, Jefferson's grandson and executor of his will. "Know all men by these presents, that I, Thomas J. Randolph, Executor of Thomas Jefferson... have...

GLC06996

War of 1812: Correspondence and documents on war, POWs in Canada, New Orleans [Decimalized .01- .80]

General Winchester's correspondence includes letters received as the highest ranking American prisoner in Canada. Later his correspondence includes documents relating to the British attack on New Orleans in 1815. Highlights include a manuscript map...

GLC06997

Collateral: twentieth century books on James Winchester

Books on Winchester: 1) Winchester's letters (1817), 2) Descendants of William Winchester, 60 pp. (paperback), 3) Order book from War of 1812, 10 August 1812-3 Sept 1812.

GLC06997.081

The Weekly junior register. [Vol. 2, no. 16 (April 25, 1863)]

General orders. Discusses Union occupation and promotes patriotism. Green rosebud pattern.

GLC06998

Andersonville Prison photographs and documents [decimalized]

Collection of 41 items primarily concerning Andersonville Prison, although other Southern prisons, such as Castle Thunder and Libby Prison (both located in Richmond, Va.), are also briefly documented here. Andersonville Prison, located in...

GLC06999

Birds' Eye View of North End of Andersonville Prison, Ga.

Title and caption on verso. "Photographed from the stockade in summer of 1864. Ragged and naked Prisoners scattered around, digging roots, &c. Sink or trough in the centre, and besie it the branch dividing the prison and crossed by the "Dead Line" on...

GLC06999.01

Andersonville Prison, Georgia

Caption printed on mount reads: "Andersonville Prison, Georgia. South End View of the Stockade. Showing the Sentry Stands in the distance." Verso contains Century Company stamp and various notations; recto contains cropping marks and additional...

GLC06999.02

Civil War Photographs: Chattanooga, Knoxville, construction, views [decimalized]

63 photographs total with 53 mounts or separate photographs. Includes photographs of Union construction in and around Chattanooga and Knoxville, TN, panoramic views of same, views of Tennessee River, some later images of General Albert Ordway. Many...

GLC07000

Major General Joseph Hooker

Image, heavily over-painted, apparently for reproduction. Photograph mounted on dark grey board. 1890s reprint of original. Image size: 34.9 x 43.9 cm.

GLC07001

Photographs with Rough Riders during the Spanish-American War, family, etc. [word processed inventory available]

This collection consists of 91 photographs dating from the period 1894-1927. The bulk of these images document the activities of Roosevelt and the Rough Riders in Tampa, Fla., and Cuba during the Spanish American War, although the collection also...

GLC07002

to Edward Thurlow re: directions to give Hillsborough seals of Sec. of State

Discusses importance of mollifying Lord North to continue the war in America.

GLC07003

to Elbridge Gerry re: seeking appointment as Secretary of War

Docketed by Gerry.

GLC07004

[Collection of William Brunt, D company, 16th regiment, USCT, infantry] [decimalized]

Brunt was a passionate patriot and his letters are filled consistently with pro-Union and anti-slavery sentiments. He writes on a combination of subjects, including home life, reports on health of fellow soldiers, camp life and politics and battle....

GLC07006

Diary of drummer boy in 138th Pennsylvania Regt.

Refers to Brandywine, Shenandoah, siege of Petersburg, and Winchester.

GLC07007

Patent issued to Robert Dennis for improvement to steam engine (c/s Clay)

Countersigned by Henry Clay. Joined with a yellow ribbon.

GLC07020

Certifying copy of patent issued to Nathaniel and Philip W. Miller

For improvements in weaving (attached patent clerically signed for James Madison).

GLC07021

to John Letcher re: troop movements, advising Jefferson Davis

Mentions observing ships which "indicate the purpose of an early transportation of troops to some other point than Washington" and keeping President Davis "well advised". Damaged from 2" purple mold along center top, with consequent loss of text on...

GLC07022