1763

Hume, David, 1711-1776

Book signed

Title: The History of England: from the Invasion of Julius Caesar to the Revolution in 1688.

First volume of an eight volume set. Title page says it is a new edition, corrected (the first edition was published in 1762). Published in London "for A. Millar, in the Strand." Title page is signed by John Adams. This volume recounts England's history from the Roman Invasion in 55 B.C. to the Anglo-Saxon period, to the Norman Conquest in the 11th century, and up to the reign of King Henry II in the 12th century. Hume's history is a product of the Enlightenment: he finds contemptible the arbitrary powers at times exercised by monarchy and aristocracy and also deplores the political…

GLC00388

April 7, 1862

Lee, Robert E., 1807-1870

Letter signed

Title: to General Benjamin Huger

Faded ink, written on blue paper. The letter discusses that Huger was dismissed in July after a mistake at the Battle of Malvern Hill. Also mentions defense of Nansemond River.

GLC00389

1860

Marshall, Humphrey, 1812-1872

Pamphlet

Title: Speeches of Hon. Humphrey Marshall & Hon. B.F. Hallett, in the city of Washington, on the nomination of Breckinridge and Lane.

Humphrey and Hallett announce their support for John C. Breckinridge and Joseph Lane for the democratic presidential and vice-presidential nomination in the 1860 election. Printed by McGill & Witherow. Marked "Breckinridge and Lane campaign document No.1."

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1860

Stevens, Isaac Ingalls, 1818-1862

Pamphlet

Title: Minority report of Mr. Stevens, delegate from Oregon, showing the grounds upon which the regular southern delegation...

Title continues, " ... were entitled to seats in the convention at the Front Street Theatre, Baltimore. Mr. Leach's protest against the exclusion of their delegates." Issued by the National Democratic Executive Committee. Marked, "Breckinridge and Lane campaign documents, no. 2."

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1864

McClellan, George Brinton, 1826-1885

Book

Title: Letter of the Secretary of War, transmitting report on the organization of the Army of the Potomac...

Title continues " ... and its campaigns in Virginia and Maryland, under the Command of Maj. Gen. George B. McClellan, from July 26, 1861 to November 7, 1862." Printed by the government printing office, Washington, D.C. Cloth bead binding.

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1865

Schurz, Carl, 1829-1906

Pamphlet

Title: Report of Carl Schurz.

Paper bound, stab-stitched. Contains "information in relation to the States of the Union lately in rebellion, accompanied by a report of Carl Schurz on the States of South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, and Louisiana; also a report of Lieutenant General Grant, on the same subject." Includes other letters and reports on this topic.

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15 August 1865

Johnson, Andrew, 1808-1875

Broadside

Title: Andrew Johnson on Negro Suffrage

[Title continued] His letter to Gov. Sharkey of Mississippi. Reconstruction era printing of Johnson's letter commending the governor's convention to amend the state constitution. In the letter, Johnson also attacks the radical Republicans.

GLC00269

March 3, 1848

Wilmot, David, 1814-1868

Autograph letter signed

Title: to B. Darwin Ames

David Wilmot grants Ames's request for an autograph. Apologizes for the delay in his response. References the Wilmot Proviso, writing "For the kind terms in which you have been pleased to speak of my efforts to arrest the progress of Slavery, accept my grateful thanks."

GLC00271

March 24, 1914

Williams, Charles T., fl. 1842-1914

Autograph letter signed

Title: to J. E. Boos

Charles T. Williams certifies that he served in the Union Army (in the 1st New Jersey Infantry and the 1st New Jersey Cavalry) for three years and nine months during the Civil War. During that time he was a prisoner of war for eighteen months, twelve of those at Andersonville Prison. Confirms that he testified against Andersonville's Commander Henry Wirz in 1865. Also notes meeting President Abraham Lincoln in 1861 on Lincoln's way to his swearing in. Provides other biographical details.

GLC00272.01

January 8, 1901

Dewey, George, 1837-1917

Typed letter signed

Title: to John Cullen Bryant

Replying to a letter from Bryant, received the day before, George Dewey comments, "I have to say that I do not consider the picture you send a good one. What I regard as the best obtainable photograph of myself..shows me in white uniform, with cap." Typed on executive stationery. Header on the upper left side, "Office of the Admiral/1747 Rhode Island Avenue" in blue ink. Watermarked Crane & Co Dalton Mass.

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26 October 1791

Claypoole, David C., fl. 1757-1849

Newspaper

Title: The mail; or, Claypoole's daily advertiser. [No. 127 (October 26, 1791)]

One issue of The mail; or, Claypoole's daily advertiser dated October 26, 1791. Founded by David C. Claypoole in 1771 originally as the Pennsylvania Packet. Contains foreign intelligence mainly focused on Russian activities in Europe from the perspective of different countries. Also contains domestic news items including minutes of a meeting of the House of Representatives, a report of ships entering and exiting American ports, and a description of an uprising of a union of Black people and mixed race people demanding equality with White people. Includes numerous advertisements for goods…

GLC00280

September 1792

Russell, Benjamin, 1761-1845

Newspaper

Title: Columbian centinel. [Vol. 17, no. 50 (September 1, 1792)] and Columbian centinel. [Vol. 17, no. 51 (September 5, 1792)]

Two issues of the Columbia Centinel bound together from September 1 and 5 of 1792. Issue 50 contains a letter written by Thomas Paine directed to Henry Dundas, Secretary of State for the Home Department in Great Britain. Paine defends his work Rights of Man. Compares and upholds a representative system of government over a hereditary system. Contains reports regarding the French Revolution, Native Americans in the Northeast, and advertisements of sale. Issue 51 contains the conclusion of Paine's letter to Dundas. Compares poverty in Britain and America. Includes reports on affairs in France…

GLC00281

February 28, 1807

Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Wilson Cary Nicholas

Written as President to his close friend Wilson Cary Nicholas whom he asks to run for the House (he did and won) and to write him unreservedly with facts and opinions. Docketed by recipient. Nicholas died the year before Jefferson and is buried at Monticello.

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04 March 1933

Roosevelt, Franklin D. (Franklin Delano), 1882-1945

Pamphlet signed

Title: Inaugural address of Franklin D. Roosevelt... delivered at the Capitol...

Signed on titlepage.

GLC00291

April 24, 1794

Mifflin, Thomas, 1744-1800

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Clement Biddle

Mifflin, Governor of Pennsylvania, writes to Colonel Biddle, Pennsylvania Quartermaster General, regarding the transportation of President George Washington to Philadelphia. He instructs Biddle to prepare the vessel the New Line, as he wishes "to put the best Foot forward on this occasion."

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February 19, 1807

Ellery, William, 1727-1820

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William Stedman

William Ellery writes that he received his last letter and had hoped Stedman would provide some political news but since Stedman is apathetic about politics, Ellery must read the newspapers. He asks who originated the suspension on Habeas Corpus and mentions that General James Wilkinson wants it suspended. He shares a recollection about Wilkinson at Valley Forge and his role in the Conway Cabal. Comments that he expected to have heard more about Aaron Burr's rebellion. Asks his opinion of Napoleon's blockade and states, "It seems to me that it will prevent our filling the Treasury as fast as…

GLC00298

March 21, 1791

Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804

Letter signed

Title: to Edward Carrington

As Secretary of the Treasury, Hamilton delegates duties to Carrington as the new Supervisor of the Revenue for the District of Virginia. He advises that the salary is $1000 a year and one percent of the duties on spirits distilled within the district. Instructs that President George Washington will contact him in regards to subdividing the district into surveys of inspection. He gives additional instructions on the office of supervisor and the assignment of subordinate inspectors, collectors, and officers.

GLC00299

December 22, 1963

Johnson, Lyndon B., 1908-1973

Document signed

Title: Pardon of J. Dvorak (c/s Robert Kennedy [AG])

Convicted of violation of US Code; pardoned as finished prison term and probation

GLC00301

June 20, 1778

Laurens, Henry, 1724-1792

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William Barton

Henry Laurens writes as President of Continental Congress to Colonel Barton. He asks him about his wound and his general health. Encloses gazettes (not included). Mentions that the British have abandoned Philadelphia but that 3000 of their troops have gone down the river or camped near Haddonfield and Cooper's Ferry. Notes vertically in a post script on the left side of the page that General Benedict Arnold has been appointed to command in the city of Philadelphia by General George Washington.

GLC00302

circa 1763-1783

Wayne, Anthony, 1745-1796

Autograph letter signed

Title: to unknown

Written by Wayne, a general in the Continental Army who fought in many of the major battles with Washington and was later sent to the Southern Theatre when activity shifted to there. This document is undated and could be a retained draft or a copy of a letter. Says the situation of the enemy could not discovered. Says they appear to be planning for a bold strike because the last scouting parties were driven in from Gillalands Creek (this waterway could not be found in any reference guide) by a superior force. Says he laid the recipients letter of "20th Instant" before a general council of…

GLC00307.02

March 16, 1799

Stoddert, Benjamin, 1751-1813

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Samuel Smith

Benjamin Stoddert discusses a treaty between Britain and Haitian general Toussaint Louverture. He mentions a ship bound for India, letting General [George] Washington know that he will be returning to New York. Also talks about spices. Letter seems to have been written in a hurry. Address leaf has a cut hole where the seal used to be on the center left above the address. Directly opposite is a mark and bit of wax from the seal. Also on the right is a column of numbers where someone did some calculations. Above the address in the upper left hand corner is a round stamp with PHI MR around the…

GLC00308.05

February 5, 1789

Washington, George, 1732-1799

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Samuel Powel

Washington writes to Powel, Mayor of Philadelphia, one day after being elected as the first President of the United States. He states that he delivered enclosures previously sent from Powel to his nephew, Bushrod Washington. He predicts that the majority of newly elected government officials will be Federalists, stating that "although the issue of all the Elections are not yet known, they are sufficiently displayed to authorize a belief that opposers of the government have been defeated in almost every instance." He expresses sympathy regarding the insanity of British King George III. Refers…

GLC00310

June 30, 1790

Washington, George, 1732-1799

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Messrs. Duchesne, de Barth, Thiebaud & Assoc.

Washington responds to French settlers who had invested in the Scioto Company, which had obtained an option on 5 million acres in the Northwest Territory. The company sold the lands to French citizens fleeing the Revolution. Unfortunately the Scioto project began to collapse in 1790 and was defunct by 1792. When the fraud was uncovered, the settlers had already arrived at Alexandria, so they petitioned Washington for redress. Ultimately, land was found for the settlers in Gallipolis, Ohio. The sellers were addressed as Messrs. Duchesne, de Barth, Thiebaud & Assoc. indicating multiple…

GLC00311

June 3, 1812

Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John W. Eppes

Eppes planned to sell his estate which Jefferson wanted to buy. Jefferson also mentions that indebtedness from his Washington residence has been nearly paid. Eppes rejected the proposal. At the end of the letter, Jefferson talks about the plans of Peter Carr (his nephew) for "enlarging the plan of his school" -- this is the Albemarle Academy which became the University of Virginia.

GLC00315

1860

Porter, William Dennison, 1810-1883

Pamphlet

Title: State sovereignty and the doctrine of coercion, by the Hon. Wm. D. Porter, of Charleston, S. C. together with a letter from Hon. J. K. Paulding, former Sec. of Navy.

Includes the instructions, "Read and send to your Neighbor" on title page. Also includes designation: "1860 Association. Tract No. 2." Porter opens with, "The recent speech of Mr. Douglas at Norfolk, in which he threatened the Southern States with military coercion in the event of secession, ought to startle and arouse the people of those States, like the blast of a hostile trumpet at midnight!" Paulding, in a letter dated 6 September 1851, discusses secession.

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