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to Elizabeth Woodhouse

John Harvey Jr. writes a love letter to Elizabeth Woodhouse. He is devoted to her. Woodhouse was considering going to America at the time.

GLC00391.04

to Elizabeth Woodhouse

John Harvey Jr. writes a love letter to Elizabeth Woodhouse. Harvey apologizes for his "bouldness." Addressed to "My Dear friend E.W."

GLC00391.05

[The Ordinance of secession for the state of South Carolina]

Exact lithographic copy of the original manuscript ordinance with reproduced signatures of those who voted for the act. Printed by Evans and Cogswell, by act of the South Carolina assembly. "...An ordinance to dissolve the Union between the State of...

GLC00395

William T. Sherman's Memoirs (2 volumes) and a letter to J. H. Hammond from Sherman [Decimalized .01-.02]

See descriptions in GLC00398.01-.02

GLC00398

to John H. Hammond

Collateral to Hammond's copy of Sherman's Memoirs (GLC 398.02). Sherman presents Hammond, his former Chief of Staff, with a copy of his Memoirs, and asks him to review the " ... account of the affair at Chickasaw and Arkansas Post" and also to check...

GLC00398.01

Memoirs of General W.T. Sherman.

Two volume memoirs signed by John Henry Hammond. Published by D. Appleton and Company, New York. Pencil note by J. H. Hammond noting presentation by Sherman to him. Annotations made by Hammond in the text. Map included in volume 2.

GLC00398.02

An act for the better encouragement of seamen in his Majesty's service

Passed on 1 December 1743. Printed by Thomas Baskett and Robert Baskett. Paginated 691-706 + unpaginated title page.

GLC00399

[An Act for permitting Tea to be exported to Ireland, and His Majesty's Plantations in America, without paying the Inland Duties...]

Records this tea law passed by Parliament on 10 November 1747 in its entirety. Baskett was the printer.

GLC00400

An act to encourage the importation of pig and bar iron...

GLC00401

An act to discontinue... shipping... within the Harbour, of Boston [Port Bill]

The Boston Port Act. Paginated 515-522 + unpaginated title page.
[one of the five "Intolerable Acts"]

GLC00402

An act to empower his majesty to detain persons....

Printed by Charles Eyre and William Strahan.

GLC00403

Marche pour la forniture des ancres, fers, cloux et outils necessaires au service du Roi dans les colonies de l'Amerique [in French]

A nine year contract for providing goods to the American colonies. Lists the prices of over three hundred items, including implements for various artisans and farmers. Also contains two articles relating to labor. Signed well before any formal...

GLC00404

to C.A. Reynolds

Written "before Vicksburg." Grant, commanding Army and Department of the Tennessee, writes to Lieutenant Colonel Reynolds, Chief Quartermaster. Writes "on your arrival at Memphis seize all transports coming into port for the use of the Army here...

GLC00405

to C.A. Reynolds

Written "Before Vicksburg." Grant, commanding Army and Department of the Tennessee, writes to Lieutenant Colonel Reynolds, Chief Quartermaster. Indicates that he is sending boats from his location for the transport of General James Birdseye McPherson...

GLC00406

Official register of the officers and cadets of the U. S. Miltary Academy, West Point, New York.

Title page signed by three cadets who later became distinguished Civil War generals, two of them Confederates: J.E.B. Stuart, John B. Chambliss, and William B. Hazen. Chambliss signstwice, W. B. Hazen once, and Stuart once, with the rare form of his...

GLC00407

The Burning of Chambersburg, Pennsylvania.

Printed by Lindsay & Blakiston. Fourth edition. Account of Reverend B.S. Schneck, D.D., an eyewitness and sufferer of the burning of the city. With corroborative statements from the Rev. J. Clark, Hon. A.K. McClure, J. Hoke, Esq., Rev. T.G. Apple...

GLC00410

Report of the Engineer and Artillery Operations of Army of the Potomac, from Its Organization to the Close of the Peninsular Campaign

Written by Chief Engineer Brigadier General Barnard with Chief of Artillery Brigadier General William F. Barry (1818-1879). Has inscription on first page: "Col. R. Delafield U.S. 9 With compliments of Gen. Barnard." Published by D. Van Nostrand at...

GLC00415

An Address of the Convention for Framing a New Constitution of Government, for the State of Massachuetts-Bay to these Constituents.

An address to the constituents of Massachusetts Bay Colony detailing the newly completed Massachusetts constitution.

GLC00417

[New York Provisional Congress resolution to form county committees]

Written by Livingston, a wealthy merchant, as President of the New York Provisional Congress. Printed letter at the top of recto asks counties that have not formed committees to do so without delay. Also says no coercive steps should be made to force...

GLC00418

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...

GLC00307.02

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...

GLC00308.05

to unknown

James Monroe discusses his diplomatic mission to France during the winter of 1796-1797. He requests a copy of the proceedings of the Hartford Convention, which took place during the winter of 1814-1815.

GLC00306

Collection record [decimalized]

GLC00307

to John Hancock

Thomas Mifflin informs Hancock that he has appointed "Francis Huger of Charleston South Carolina Deputy Quarter Master General for that State." He asks for a commission for Huger.

GLC00307.01

to Robert Townsend Howe

This is actually three letters on one sheet of paper. Lee, a Revolutionary War General from Virginia, was writing about an advertisement for land, which he appears to have an interest in, placed by Robert Howe. The other two letters are each a page...

GLC00307.03

[Importation certificate for the port of Marblehead, Massachusetts]

Partially printed document signed as collector and countersigned by J. Prentiss as Collector. Numbered 14976. Certifies that Thomas Meek imported one cask of wine.

GLC00307.04

to M. M. Hays

Glover, noted leader of the 14th Continental Regiment during the Revolutionary War, discusses a shipment of oil with Hays, a lawyer. He mentions Mr. Stilman, Mr. Secur, and the price of oil.

GLC00307.05

[Receipt of John Philip De Haas]

Receipt for one doubloon.

GLC00307.06

[Check for 139 dollars]

Check written by Putnam, a Revolutionary War general and founder of a colony in Ohio. He began the colony in Adelphia, Ohio, which later became Marietta, Ohio. He moved to the Ohio country in 1788 as the Superintendent of the Ohio Company. This 139...

GLC00307.07

[Signed receipt from William Livingston to Elias Dayton]

Receipt written by Livingston, the future Governor of New Jersey. Countersigned by Dayton as a merchant in New Jersey and future general in Revolutionary War. Dayton was to join the Committee of Safety in New Jersey in December 1774 and Livingston...

GLC00307.08

Letters and documents of naval commanders in Revolution & 1812 [Decimalized .01-.10]

GLC00308

to Robert Smith

Edward Preble offers Smith condolence for death of his wife. Smith was then secretary of the Navy. Treble had been a naval commander in the Tripolitan War and, at the time this letter was written, an adviser to Smith.

GLC00308.01

to Walter Dun

Jones, former Secretary of the Navy and Treasury, requests that Walter Dun, Union County Ohio land surveyor, consider hiring Israel L. Clarke. Clarke, son of Philadelphia Naval Officer Samuel Clarke, attempts to gain employment as a deputy land...

GLC00308.02

to John Brown

Captain Simpson transmits his account (not included), settled with the Navy Board, to Brown, Secretary of the Marine. He requests that Brown obtain his payment (possibly from the United States Congress) during his upcoming visit to Philadelphia...

GLC00308.03

to Henry M. Morfit

James Barron discusses the difficulties of securing a loan, which he was inquiring about in Philadelphia on Morfit's behalf. Barron was a commodore in U.S. Navy.

GLC00308.04

to unknown

Stoddert, Secretary of the Navy, discusses possibly his will with an unidentified recipient. States "Gordon is so great a Liar, that I conclude merely because he says otherwise, that the [will?] is in good condition." Docket on verso states "Ben...

GLC00308.06

[Reciepts related to bonds]

Account entry 816, possibly clipped from a larger account book. Commodore Dale discusses the balance of his bond by the brig Pomona. Mentions a purchase of sugar 22 November 1793 aboard the ship Columbia. Verso contains partial receipt 820 for...

GLC00308.07

[Bank note issued to James Stewart for thirty six dollars]

Drawn against the Bank of the United States. With puncture cancellation. Signed "Stephen Decatur Jnr."

GLC00308.08

[Receipt for cargo of the sloop Hannah]

Signed by Williams as Naval Officer of Baltimore. Signed by Samuel Oakford, master of the sloop. Lists all cargo on the Hannah, including olives, raisins, wine, apples, tea, and beer, among other items. Lists the names of persons to whom the items...

GLC00308.09

to Charles Stewart

Serving as President of the Board of Navy Commissioners, Chauncey informs Commander Stewart of the Philadelphia Navy Yard that an Act of Congress appropriated $300,000 from a Gradual Improvement fund for the expense of building and equipping sea...

GLC00308.10

to Francis Childs

Webster, book writer and editor of the New York Federalist newspaper "The Commercial Advertiser," writes to Childs, a New York publisher and friend, in London. He asks Childs to place an order for type with Caslon's foundry, perhaps for his newspaper...

GLC00312

Official reports of battles

Published by order of the Confederate Congress by the Enquirer Book and Job Press. Consists of documents, letters, battle reports, and statistics from Confederate officers (as well as some captured Union documents and letters) during the battles of...

GLC00313

Charters of the British Colonies

Howes C310. Reprints the charters of Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Virginia, Pennsylvania, Maryland and Georgia. (Useful for Constitutions collection.) Collation: pi2 A-S4 ($2 signed).

GLC00314

Battle of Wilson's Creek

Published by Kurz & Allison at 76 & 78 Wabash Avenue in Chicago. Pristine colored image, dominated by the greens of the trees and grass, shows Union infantry of the 1st Iowa regiment emerging from the woods to attack a Confederate line in the...

GLC00316.01

[Orders to submit a regimental return]

A working draft of a clerical copy of a circular letter from George Washington. These, or comparable, orders were given by George Washington on 12 March 1777 to various colonels of the Continental Army. (See Fitzpatrick and the GW Papers at the...

GLC01205.04

to Colonel John E. Tourtelotte

Sherman writes to his former aide-de-camp about land ownership and taxes. He advises Tourtelotte to sell his land in Minnesota. Informs that he and his family have decided to settle down in St. Louis, Missouri. Talks of his retirement and remarks, "...

GLC01216

to William Hopkins Morris

Sherman writes to Union General Morris about revising the Infantry Tactics. Informs that he has decided to not change the tactics during the short time he has remaining in office as it will take several years to process. He remarks, "Therefore I must...

GLC01223

to Anne M. Bowen

Sherman tells Bowen that he forwarded the letter she wrote to the Postmaster General. Sherman included a superscription that will make sure it is read by the Postmaster General, an action that Sherman describes as the "usual Red tape process." He...

GLC01225

[Memoirs of a battle near Chickamauga]

Possibly a leaf from Sherman's memoirs. Text is in pencil, signature, place, and date are in ink. "But Sherman pressed his attack to within pistol shot and advanced his left Division under Gen. M.L. Smith so as to cut off the Rebels from the...

GLC01226

to Robert Hallowell Gardiner

One circular letter addressed to Robert H. Gardiner from Daniel Webster dated June 17, 1850. Pertains to the debate whether slavery will be instilled in New Mexico and Texas, retorts statements published about his remarks on slavery from a speech...

GLC01231