30 November 1777

André, John, 1751-1780

Autograph letter

Title: to Louisa Andre

Writes a lengthy letter to his sister about recent events of the war in Philadelphia. "The army has remained encamped before Philadelphia and Mr. Washington has remained about 14 miles off. Our patroles meet and exchange shot every now and then, which is all the symptoms we have of war." Comments on his leisurely lifestyle, "The only hardships I endure are being obliged to sleep in my bed, to sit down to a very good dinner every day, to take a gentle ride for appetite's sake or to exercise my horses ... " Remarks that British General Charles Grey shows signs of favoring his advancement.…

GLC07272

1778/08/25

Washington, George, 1732-1799

Autograph letter signed

Title: to [Benjamin Tallmadge] re: spy report, setting meeting

Washington wants to discuss a spy report concerning British troop movements in New York: "Knowledge of that circumstance in the enemy might blast the whole design"

GLC07277

178[4]/03/27

Washington, George, 1732-1799

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Nathanael Greene re: supporting the Society of Cincinnati

The Society is designed to counter the "Temper of the New England States," and prepare it for the "decision of the weighty matters which may be brought on." (Small losses affecting text at center right fold.)

GLC07278

1864

Mason, Albert, 1839-?

Object

Title: [Wood cane presented from one prisoner at Anersonville to another]

Wooden cane with a polished handle and an engraved metal label wrapped around it that reads: "Presented to Peter Quinn by Albert Mason a comrade and tent mate at Andersonville Prison, 1864." Quinn died at Andersonville on 8 October 1864.

GLC07271.11

27 May 1777

Gerry, Elbridge, 1744-1814

Autograph letter signed

Title: to unknown

Written by Gerry, a signer of the Declaration of Independence, as a Continental Congressman from Massachusetts to an unknown recipient, but probably an army officer in Massachusetts. Begins letter with financial information. Hopes a vigorous execution of the laws will correct those disaffected with the Revolution. Mentions mistaken information on the raid at Danbury, which took place 23-28 April 1777. Gerry says the British lost between 150-200 men, including Governor William Tryon. While the British stated they lost 154 killed and wounded, Tryon was not amongst them. The British were…

GLC07273

1774/07/19

Low, Isaac, 1735-1791

Broadside

Title: Proceedings of the Committee of Correspondence

New York's response to the Coercive Acts.

GLC07274

15 April 1789 to 28 April 1790

Fenno, John, 1751-1798

Header Record

Title: Gazette of the United states. [Vol. 1, no. 1 (April 15, 1789) - v. 2, no. 109 (April 28, 1790)]

Bound copy consisting of two volumes, 173 issues. Day by day accounts of the beginnings of the Federal Government. The issues have not been bound chronologically. Also, there is an extra issue of Vol. 2, no. 109 bound with the second volume.

GLC07275

1769/12/18

Broadside

Title: A Citizen's Address to the Public re: support of Royal troops

Printed by John Holt, per manuscript note.

GLC07276

1834/07/29

Adams, John Quincy, 1767-1848

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Leverett Saltonstall re: "the Constitutional check of the Senate"

"It is...in the Senate alone, that the friends of our Union, and of its Free Republican Institutions, can find a solid foundation for the cheering hope that they will be preserved and redeemed...the Constitutional check of the Senate, fearlessly and faithfully applied."

GLC07279

1800/08/27

Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804

Autograph letter signed

Title: to James McHenry re: election, Adams, political dispositions (signed "AH")

He writes of the upcoming election: "We fight Adams on very unequal grounds-because we do not declare the motives of our dislike. The exposition of these is very important but how? I would make it & put my name to it, but I cannot do it without it being conclusively inferred that as to my material fails I must have derived my information from ... the Administration. Yet without this, we have the air of mere caballers & shall be complete run down in the public opinion." Signed with initials.

GLC07280

4 March 1776

Woodhull, Nathaniel, 1722-1776

Manuscript document

Title: [Warning that the British Army may attack New York, with resolution]

True copy of the resolution, written and co-signed by Robert Benson as Secretary of the New York Provisional Congress. Contains secretarial signature of Woodhull as President of the Provincial Congress. This resolution was probably passed in fear of a British landing in New York after the presumed withdrawal of the British Army from Boston. (Henry Knox had brought the cannons from Fort Ticonderoga to Boston in mid-February 1776 and General Howe decided to evacuate Boston three days after this resolution was passed. The British left Boston on 17 March). Being cautious, the Provincial Congress…

GLC07281

1779-1784

Header Record

Title: Letter regarding naval affairs and an engraving [in French] [Decimalized .01-.02]

Letter regarding naval affairs and an engraving of the French base at Grenada.

GLC07282

1864

Hay, John, 1838-1905

Pamphlet signed

Title: Presidential Election, 1864. Proceedings of the National Union Convention ...

Signed on front cover by John Hay. Title continues, " ... Held in Baltimore, Md., June 7th and 8th, 1864." Reported by D. F. Murphy, of the Official Corps of Reporters for the U. S. Senate. Printed by Baker & Godwin in New York. With a separate published photograph of John Hay which appears to have been removed from a bound book.

GLC07283

1813/12/20

Robertson, Thomas B., 1779-1828

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Fulwar Skipwith

Discusses the Spanish threat and the disastrous northern campaign in the War of 1812. Also comments on generals James Wilkinson and Wade Hampton in the aftermath of their failed attempt to attack Montreal. Notes that congress has approved an export embargo (passed 9 December 1813) and speculates on its potential effects. Robertson was a Louisiana congressman. Skipwith was the governor of the province of West Florida.

GLC07341

7 February 1861

Ellsworth, E. E. (Elmer Ephraim), 1837-1861

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Edwin Coates

Ellsworth, famous for raising the New York Zouaves, writes to his friend Captain Coates. Declares "the time has come which will test our brotherhood...- Some of those malicious fiends in human shape who hate me so venomously have learned of my bright prospects from some indiscreet friend and have set on fort a movement to frustrate me which if it succeeds will be my ruin." Instructs Coates to call a meeting, and to present resolutions (pre-drafted by Ellsworth). Lists the persons who are to be present at the meeting, including Colonel Joseph Tucker Taylor, Philip Wadsworth, and George W.…

GLC07343

29 May 1781

Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826

Letter signed

Title: to Lieutenant of Berkeley County

Virginia Governor Jefferson tells the "County Lieutenant of Berkeley" that men having been deserting from the French army and navy in America and instructs him to give orders to apprehend any possible foreign deserters at the ferry crossings in Berkeley. He is to send any suspects to the headquarters of the Marquis de Lafayette. Being addressed from Charlottesville is unusual.

GLC07335

1735/05/19

Zenger, John P., 1697-1746

Newspaper

Title: New-York weekly journal. [Vol. 933, no. 80 (May 19, 1735)]

Argues for the education of "women of quality." States several reasons why education should be more available to women: a woman's domestic lifestyle is better suited learning than a man's lifestyle and women's natural gift of speech can be put to better use in education than in bitter gossip. Also includes a section on foreign affairs with news from Warsaw, the Hague, and London. Section on local New York news and entries and departures from the New York Customs House. An advertisement section includes an announcement for the sale of a young woman slave by the name of Mary Kippin.

GLC07336

7 November 1901

Anthony, Susan B., 1820-1906

Autograph manuscript signed

Title: A signed and dated one page statement of the current state of her work for equal rights for women

Anthony states: "The one purpose of my life has been the establishment of perfect equality of rights for women...civil and political-industrial and educational."

GLC07337

April 1865

Gutekunst, Frederick, 1831-1917

Photograph signed

Title: [Signed carte de visite of Ulysses S. Grant]

Signed photograph of Grant as Lt. General, taken by Frederick Gutekunst. Standing portrait of General Grant with his left hand in his vest, taken in the spring of 1865. Grant is wearing a black mourning band on his left arm in remembrance of Abraham Lincoln, who had recently been assassinated. Verso contains docket with autograph note signed by J. Harper and plate of Pittsburgh bookseller. Harper's note states that he got the autograph from Grant himself, and is giving it to a friend, Mrs. Chuffat. Same photograph as GLC01320.01.

GLC07338

24 September 1863

Hancock, Winfield Scott, 1824-1886

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Gouverneur Kemble Warren

General Hancock writes to Major General Warren to inform him that he has not been offended by Warren's actions "in reference to the number of aides." Describes his injury sustained at Gettysburg and his desire to return to the field. Writes that he has always wished to break up the Irish Brigade (it was never disbanded, but consolidated a number of times). Comments on the attributes of commanders Nelson Appleton Miles, William Thomas Harbaugh Brooks, and Thomas Jefferson McKeen.

GLC07339

6 December 1863

Longstreet, James, 1821-1904

Letter signed

Title: to Colonel W. Preston Johnston

Writing from Confederate Headquarters at "Blain's X Roads". Longstreet comments on how his decision to attack Knoxville was affected by General Braxton Bragg's retreat from Chattanooga to Dalton following the loss at Missionary Ridge. Longstreet could not, however, hold against the enemy and retreated to a position of safety near Bean Station in hopes of gaining an opportunity to stike an enemy column that might approach from Cumberland Gap. He comments that the roads are almost impassable and many of his men lack shoes. He feels obliged to make his way slowly back to Virginia. Written at…

GLC07340

1778/06/07 ca.

Jones, Thomas, fl. 1777-1782

Manuscript document signed

Title: Return of provisions and stores (Valley Forge)

"Return of provisions and stores issued to the army in camp from the 1st till 7 June 1778.." Prepared by Thomas Jones.

GLC07342

1 January 1864-31 December 1864

Barnes, John L., 1829-1910

Diary

Title: [Diary of John L. Barnes, a POW and sergeant in 149th Pennsylvania Volunteers, "Bucktails"]

In the early part of the diary, Barnes writes of frequent drills, hearing firing, corps reviews, pickets, various correspondence (especially with his wife), and, on 9 March, playing ball. There is battle content on 6-7 February, 5-14 May (possible part of the Wilderness campaign), 20-21 May, and 27-31 May. On 1 June, he writes that he was taken prisoner. In the subsequent entries he was marched through Georgia and spent time at Libby. He occasionally writes a forlorn entry, like on 4 July: "When can I leave this place." The 24 July entry is a poem mentioning President Lincoln: "…

GLC07344

1795

Barlow, Joel, 1754-1812

Manuscript document

Title: List of expenses for materials for US Consul at Algiers, including gifts.

The list of expenses includes watches, rings and fabrics probably used to secure the release of prisoners and halt pirate attacks.

GLC07284

1859/12/09

Newspaper

Title: Liberator. [Vol. 29 no. 49 (December 9, 1859)]

Whole no. 1510. It includes eyewitness accounts, the "Arrival of Mrs. Brown", "The Harper's Ferry Rising", the execution of Brown.

GLC07286