1779/06/17

Broadside

Title: 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

23 February 1803

Shays, Daniel, 1747-1825

Manuscript document signed

Title: [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

20 September 1680

Culpeper, Thomas, 1635-1689

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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

29 June 1692

Penn, William, 1644-1718

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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 counties (i.e., Pennsylvania and Delaware). Refers to the proclamation ordering him held for treason. Signed "W."

GLC04299

13 September 1788

Thomson, Charles, 1729-1824

Document signed

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

Printed broadside signed as Sec. of Congress.

GLC04300

12 April 1792

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Letter signed

Title: 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 immediately. Includes a list of "pay rations and emoluments" for commissioned and non-commissioned officers as well as privates.

GLC04301

19 April 1788

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Letter signed

Title: 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 received to pay your account for Supplies to Zeiglers company..." Accompanied by an envelope from 1985 containing a printed image of Knox and four Knox 8 cent stamps from the first day of issue.

GLC04302

1777

Faden, William, fl. 1750-1836

Map

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

Nebenzahl, Battle Plans of the American Revolution, 132.

GLC04303

1776

Faden, William, fl. 1750-1836

Map

Title: 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

19 January 1777

Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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 forces in New Jersey. Says he seems to be operating on the defensive, but with reinforcements he might move to the offensive. Mentions that recruiting is slow and that the army is suffering as a result. Says he heard that 1000 militia under Lord Sterling have gone home dissatisfied. Wants a complete report on the incident. Says he heard firing in…

GLC04305

1855/05/29

Houston, Sam, 1793-1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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

5 April 1688

Lloyd, David, fl. 1688

Document signed

Title: [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

1815-1842

Header Record

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

GLC04309

1789/03/18

Thomson, Charles, 1729-1824

Letter signed

Title: 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

1908/08/27

Taft, William H. (William Howard), 1857-1930

Typed letter signed

Title: 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 more cheaply than abroad.

GLC04311

01 July 1778

Faden, William, fl. 1750-1836

Map

Title: 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 physical landmarks. Battle of Paoli, PA. References: Nebenzahl, "Battle Plans of the American Revolution", 127; Winsor VI: 424; Snyder fig. 190. Written at Charing Cross train station in London.

GLC04312

1778/04/13

Faden, William, fl. 1750-1836

Map

Title: Battle of Brandywine...rebels were defeated, September 11th, 1777...

Nebenzahl, Battle Plans of the American Revolution, 126; British Library 123; Clemonts catalog 14, Snyder fig. 185.

GLC04313

1784/03/12

Hills, John, fl. 1771-1796

Print

Title: Sketch of the Surprise of Germantown, October 4th, 1777...

Nebenzahl, Atlas map 28; Nebenzahl, Battle Plans of the American Revolution, 129; Clemonts catalog 15; Snyder fig. 52.

GLC04314

1775

Montrésor, John, 1736-1799

Map

Title: A Plan of the City of New York & its environs

Actual title: "A Plan of the City of New-York & its environs..." Shows Manhattan Island up to Greenwich Village. Hand colored.

GLC04315

1784

Faden, William, fl. 1750-1836

Map

Title: Plan of the Siege of Savannah...

Nebenzahl, Battle Plans of the American Revolution, 76.

GLC04316

1776/06/28

Faden, William, fl. 1750-1836

Map

Title: A Plan of the Attack on Fort Sulivan [Sullivan]... 28th of June 1776

Nebenzahl, Battle Plans of the American Revolution, 64.

GLC04317

1796/01/01

Arrowsmith, Aaron, 1750-1823

Map

Title: A Map of the United States of North America

Handcolored. Each sheet is 66 cm high. The map shows the northwest territory outside the Union. A portion of Louisiana is included.

GLC04318

1868

Bingham, George Caleb, 1811-1879

Photograph

Title: Civil War; As realized in the Desolation of Border Counties of Missouri, during the operation of General Orders No. 11, issued by Brigadier General Ewing...

[title continues]... from his Head Quarters, Kansas City, August 25, 1863. With note underneath title: "This print, from the original picture by G. C. Bingham, is respectfully dedicated to all who cherish the principles of Civil Liberty." Photograph of a painting by artist George Caleb Bingham, whose signature is included. Photo mounted on poster board which contains title and the text of General Orders No. 11. On 25 August 1863, General Thomas Ewing issued orders no. 11, requiring the evacuation Missouri citizens (primarily in border areas). Ewing required even those who took a loyalty…

GLC04321

1 June 1780 - 15 February 1782

Header Record

Title: Documents relating to quarrel between French naval officers [in French] [Decimalized .01-.10]

Documents relating to the quarrel between Comte de Grasse and Marquis Adhemar de Monteil. De Grasse commanded part of the French fleet aiding the Colonists during the American Revolution. Monteil served under him and commanded the Languedoc. Monteil became upset when de Grasse ignored an attack plan he suggested, and he was also angered by what he saw as favoritism towards other officers. De Grasse became upset when Monteil began to complain vehemently and demoted him to command of a smaller boat. The day after being demoted Monteil failed to follow de Grasse's orders and permitted the…

GLC04322

22 March 1781 - 16 February 1782

Manuscript document

Title: Extrait de Journal [in French]

Extract of a journal pertaining to the French naval campaign during the American Revolution. Briefly lists actions and movement of the French navy under Comte de Grasse. Covers period from French leaving Brest, France, up until shortly before the defeat of de Grasse's forces at the Battle of the Saintes. Includes fighting in Chesapeake Bay, Battle of Yorktown, French capture of Saint Kitts, and other events.

GLC04323.01