20 September 1789

Warren, Mercy Otis, 1728-1814

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Catharine Macaulay Graham

Written after news of the beginning of the French Revolution reached America. Assesses the new government's prospects. Remarks, "we are too poor for Monarchy, too wise for Despotism, and too dissipated selfish & extravagant for Republicanism." Discusses the struggles of the infant republic.

GLC01800.04

April 1790

Macaulay, Catharine, 1731-1791

Autograph letter signed

Title: To Mercy O. Warren

Compares French and American revolutions; describes American government, America's future, and her expectation that wealth from commerce will inevitably hurt democracy and rob the people.

GLC01800.05

1767/01/05

Adams, John, 1735-1826

Autograph letter signed

Title: To: Mr. Richard Cranch.

Adam's request for legal advice from brother-in-law, Richard Cranch, regarding a case and Cranch was handling for him, and the defendant's ("Lombard") countersuit.

GLC01801

1886-1887

French, Daniel C., 1850-1931

Header Record

Title: Letters to Senator John Sherman concerning the execution of a bust of Sherman and his desire to also sculpt General William T. Sherman [Decimalized .01-.04]

Also written in Concord and Florence. Dated May 12, 1886 - April 23, 1887.

GLC01802

27 December 1819

Harrison, William Henry, 1773-1841

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mathew Carey

Encloses (not present) a joint resolution of the Agricultural & Manufacturing Society indicating the course the Society wishes Congress to follow. Addressed at bottom of second page to Carey as the President of the Society for the Encouragement of Manufactures.

GLC01803

1860/09/20

Houston, Sam, 1793-1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mrs. Gen. Bailey re: retirement and decision to re-enter politics as Gov.

Houston apologizes for not responding to her letter, since he was delayed by public duties. Houston re-entered public service as governor of Texas to keep the state in the Union but ultimately failed.

GLC01804

1828/05/06

Jackson, Andrew, 1767-1845

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Jonathan Harvey

Thanks Harvey for providing the address of Abner Greenleaf. The letter is in reference to preparations for Jackson's 1828 Presidential campaign.

GLC01805

3 April 1862

Lovell, Mansfield, 1822-1884

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Thomas O. Moore

Stresses the need to gather as many troops as quickly as possible. The Union is threatening New Orleans, and Lovell realizes more troops will be needed to defend the city, so urges Moore to bring troops from other General's brigades to defend the city. New Orleans would fall to the Union three weeks later. Written on Confederate States of America stationary.

GLC01806

6 December 1850

Fillmore, Millard, 1800-1874

Autograph manuscript signed

Title: The Case of General Gratiot

Summarizes all the details of the case of the War of 1812 hero, General Charles Gratiot, from Gratiot's 1838 dismissal order through various appeals during the John Tyler administration. This brief was possibly prepared by a clerk for Fillmore's review and opinion. On page 25, Fillmore gives his conclusion on the case and writes about the presidential power of the right of removal vested by the constitution. He states, "It may have been good or bad, right or wrong, but the act itself was constitutional and perfect, and nothing can restore him [Charles Gratiot] but the appointing power,…

GLC01807

23 March 1821

Butler, Pierce, 1744-1822

Document signed

Title: [Appointment of Richard Harlan as professor of comparative anatomy at the Philadelphia Museum]

Appointment signed by museum directors Butler, Robert Patterson, Zacchaeus Collins, Coleman Sellers, and Rubens Peale. Written in Latin.

GLC01808

27 January 1940

Hoover, Herbert, 1874-1964

Typed letter signed

Title: to Sanford Bates

Written as chairman of the Finnish Relief Fund on stationary to Bates as the Executive Director of the Boys Clubs of America. Thanks him for joining in the support of the Finnish Relief Fund, which was set up by Hoover to assist Finland during the Russo-Finnish War in 1939-1940. Remarks that he does not wish to lessen support for causes at home but believes that "America should also make some sacrifices for the brave people of Finland, who are making such an heroic stand against the forces of primitive savagery."

GLC01809

1 March 1863

Gibson, Randall Lee, 1832-1892

Autograph letter signed

Title: to James Seddon

Confederate Colonel Gibson writes to the Confederate Secretary of War to protest being relieved of command and demoted to an inferior office. He had succeeded Brigadier General Daniel Adams after Adams was wounded at Murfreesboro and had just been reassigned to "conscript and recruiting service." He considers the action "arbitrary and unjust - as depriving me of my dearest rights as a soldier and degrading me in the eyes of my comrades in arms." Written from the Headquarters of Adams' Brigade.

GLC01810

11 May 1822

Carroll, Charles, 1737-1832

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William Gibbons

Written by Carroll in retirement to Gibbons as Carroll's property agent. Carroll was formerly a Continental Congressman, Maryland State Senator, U.S. Senator, and signer of the Declaration of Independence. References the sale of 1455 barrels of flour to a nearby factory. Hopes Mr. Dean, perhaps a friend or servant, has recovered from a fall from his horse. Is sending by Ben crates with two gross empty bottles and a supply of wool. Declares wool is scarce and high priced now. Says he should keep a flock of at least 1000 sheep spread about amongst his properties. Adds the wool of these 1000…

GLC01811

18 April 1797

Madison, Dolley, 1768-1849

Autograph letter signed

Title: to unknown

Writes to an unknown dear friend that she is very disappointed they could not see each other. Remarks that she would not have passed through Winchester, Virginia without visiting her, but her mother was expecting her arrival at her the home of her sister-in-law (Eleanor Madison Hite). Relays that they are now on their way to Orange, Virginia. Discusses some personal matters and mutual acquaintances. Talks of Sally Pemberton's accident. Hopes to see the recipient in Orange.

GLC01813

1833/09/23

Travis, William B., 1809-1836

Autograph document signed

Title: [Receipt for payment for legal services to William H. Wharton]

Receipt written out to himself, confirming payment received for his legal services defending William Wharton in a lawsuit.

GLC01815

1810/02/21

Austin, Moses, fl. 1802-1819

Document signed

Title: Court document ordering him to appear re: a debt

Concerning a debt owed to the trustees of St. Genevieve Academy.

GLC01816

6 September 1856

Floyd, John Buchanan, 1806-1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to J. S. Cunningham

Floyd offers his views on John C. Fremont, Republican candidate for President in 1856. Writes that he never interviewed Fremont, and Fremont never expressed any censure for the repeal of the Missouri Compromise. Of Fremont, writes, "I never had [any] interview with Fremont... I never made any offer to him of any thing for myself or for others. He never expressed any censure for the repeal of the Missouri Compromise in my hearing... I never saw him until I met him in N York and after a short acquaintance considered him a very light metal... & extremely ill informed upon all political…

GLC01818

4 February 1760

Pownall, Thomas, 1722-1805

Document signed

Title: [Appointment of Stephen Millar as lieutenant colonel of a regiment commanded by Abijah Willard]

Countersigned by Secretary of the Province of Massachusetts Bay Andrew Oliver. Partly printed document. Signed as "General and Governor in Chief" of the Province of Massachusetts Bay. Pownall was Royal Governor from 1757 to 1760. Paper seal on top left corner.

GLC01823

1 April 1773

Randolph, Peyton, 1721-1775

Printed document signed

Title: [Twelve pound banknote drawn on the James River Bank in Virginia]

Partially printed banknote signed by Randolph and cosigned by John Blair and Robert Carter Nicholas as treasurer. Contains Robert Carter Nicholas's promise to pay 1,775 (unspecified currency) or the "Bearer on (demand) Twelve Pounds."

GLC01824

1828

Binns, John, 1772-1860

Broadside

Title: Monumental Inscriptions!

Depicts 6 fictitious funeral monuments, each to a militiamen executed by Jackson on 21 February 1815, after the Battle of New Orleans, for being deserters. The tombstones bear inscriptions detailing how each was a good man and soldier, and regardless of this, was "By the Orders of General Andrew Jackson, Shot to Death." Each monument was supposedly erected on 4 July, 1828. One monument reminds the reader "Let not the splendor of Military renown Blot out from your indignant recollection this bloody deed DONE BY A HERO." Includes a verse at the bottom entitled "Mournful Tragedy." Jackson…

GLC01825

23 April 1779

Glover, John, 1732-1797

Document signed

Title: [March 1779 payroll for Captain Joseph Hodgkins's Company]

General Glover signs at Providence, attesting that this document was sworn before him 23 April (on verso). Lieutenant Michal Houdin also signs on verso, attesting to the validity of this pay roll. Lists officer names, rank, length of service, and amount of pay. States that Hodgkins's Company was part of a regiment commanded by Colonel Timothy Bigelow.

GLC01828

18 July 1839

Taylor, Zachary, 1784-1850

Letter signed

Title: to William Davenport

Brevet Brigadier General Taylor directs this letter to Colonel Davenport or the officer commanding at Fort Lawson, Florida. Replies to recent correspondence from Davenport related to "the Negro captured near Fort Andrews... The Negroes statement is undoubtedly somewhat exagerated- it is not probable that there are so many Indians in that quarter as he reports, it would nevertheless be well to take the Negro as a guide, and with a sufficient mounted force commanded by some discreet Regular Officer..." Reports that Indians have come in at the Southern posts, and "manifest every dispositions…

GLC01829

25 September 1779- June 1781

Manuscript

Title: [Orderly and account book for Stratford, Connecticut]

Includes orders for the regiment, patrols, inspections, curfews, seizures of Tories, safe conduct passes and a confession. Also contains accounts for provisions and expenses for 1779-1780. Includes an order issued by Connecticut Governor Jonathan Trumbull stating "I am informed that there are many inimical Persons carrying on Evil Traitorous, and Dangerous, Practices against the United States and this Especially enticing Persons to go to the Enemy to enter into their services, assisting them, to go to Long Island, and by transporting Provision to New York and L. Island, for the support of…

GLC01835

14 July 1969

Reagan, Ronald, 1911-2004

Document signed

Title: Pardon-related: to Gov. of Nevada re: extradition of fugitive

Signed as Governor of California, concerning the extradition of fugitive Larry Arthur Potter, who escaped from County Jail.

GLC01839

15 May 1847

Victoria, Queen of United Kingdom, 1819-1901

Document signed

Title: Remission of death sentence with conditional pardon of Joseph Bevis, convicted of "an Unnatural Crime".

Bevis was convicted of "an Unnatural Crime" and sentenced to death. Pardoned conditionally "...in consideration of some circumstances..."--death sentence remitted in favor of 3 years hard labor.

GLC01841