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1912/12/08

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Constance Von Stumm re: condolence letter to daughter of deceased friend

Mentions "movement for honesty and fair dealing in American life".

GLC07528

February 7, 1817

Adams, John, 1735-1826

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Samuel Latham Mitchill

Adams in retirement to Mitchill, a well-known scientist from New York City. Their correspondence deals with archeological findings. From the docket they are discussing "Babylonian bricks." Asks when a monument to Daniel, the Biblical prophet, was erected and by whom. Also is curious about the ancient language inscribed on it; mentions Hebrew, Egyptian Hieroglyphics, and Chaldean. Says if he was 50 years younger he would accompany him to figure out the problem. Adams spelled the name "Mitchell" at the bottom of the page.

GLC07532

1788/07/02

Schuyler, Philip John, 1733-1804

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Stephen Van Rensselaer

Indicates that he has heard news of Virginia's ratification of the Constitution and offers his congratulations. He had been worried about the consequences for the country had Virginia not ratified. Believes the adoption in Virginia will have a positive effect on the New York State ratifying convention and compel other states to do the same. Notes that Colonel Alexander Hamilton is well. Contains some corrections in pencil.

GLC07537

1791/08/02

Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826

Autograph letter signed

Title: to [Philip Mazzei] re: Monticello and family; debts

A lengthy discussion of debts, currency, interest bearing certificates and the assumption of state debts by the Federal Government. Mentions Mr. Blair, Edmund Randloph, Mr. Foster, George Nicholls. Jefferson offers to forgive the debt of Mr. Berrons in exchange for books equal to the amount of the debt. Closes the letter with mention of family and announces that he is a grandfather.

GLC07540

1865/05 ca.

Holt, Joseph, 1807-1894

Document signed

Title: Copy of charge and specification against...

Title continues: "Charge and specification against David E. Herold, George A. Azerodt, Lewis Payne, Michael D. Laughlin, Edward Spangler, Samuel Arnold, Mary E. Surratt, and Samuel A. Mudd". Holt signs as Judge Advocate General. Some manuscript insertions are included throughout the document.

GLC07544

1814/08/27

Jackson, Andrew, 1767-1845

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William Blount

"The enemy expect to overrun... Louisiana before a force can be collected to stop them...every exertion must be made to have by draft & voluntary servic[e] the whole in the field or rest assured all is lost and never will be regained but with oceans of blood."

GLC07547

1797/01/02

Morris, Robert, 1734-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: re: appropriation of Morris' property after the Revolutionary War

"I cannot be worse of[f] ... if my furniture is sold I shall think harder of it than of all the rest... his opinion of Prane Street [debtors prison] accomodations ... thus you see our property and honours vanish together."

GLC07548

1813/04

Broadside

Title: A Day of reckoning at hand [anti-War of 1812 election broadside]

New York State Anti-War of 1812 propaganda regarding election of officials against war.

GLC07551

1702/02/16

Sepitt, John, fl. 1702

Manuscript document signed

Title: Indian deed for Cape Cod, sold by grandson of Quachatassett

Dated "1701/2" Countersigned by William Bassett and Nathaniel Bassett.

GLC07552

1853 ca.

Pierce, Franklin, 1804-1869

Photograph

Title: Large salt print

GLC07553

1865 ca.

Photograph

Title: Carte de visite of Ulysses S. Grant seated with Ely Parker and staff

GLC07554

1870/09/19

Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919

Autograph letter signed

Title: to J. M. M. re: sending donation to church

"Just as easy as you can Mr. Preacher, upon these uncanny doctrines of election, predestination, & c."

GLC07556

1776/12/31

Whipple, William, 1730-1785

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John Langdon re: Continental army's success at Trenton, naval victories

"If Genl W. persues the enemy before they recover the present panic (which is his intention) he will still end the campaign gloriously..."

GLC07559

1803/10/13

Adams, John Quincy, 1767-1848

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Thomas B. Adams re: travel plans to meet brother in Frankfort

Adams writes that he shall not arrive in Frankfort until 2 days hence as "my luck ... has been so untoward since I began this journey that I can reckon upon nothing as to time -- for one accident after another has delayed us to such a degree that my patience is almost exhausted."

GLC07561

1801/08/04

Manuscript

Title: Journal re: conferences with Indian Nations south of the Ohio

Full title: "Journal of the commisioners of the United States appointed to hold conferences with several of the Indian nations of south Ohio." True copy certified by Alex Macomb

GLC07562.01

1820 ca.

Jackson, Andrew, 1767-1845

Manuscript document signed

Title: Journal of Choctaw Treaty of Doak's Stand with Jackson's accounts of treaty

Signed twice.

GLC07562.02

1864/03/28

Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Edwin M. Stanton re: urging recruitment of black troops in Kentucky

Asking for recruitment to be in a manner "Free from collateral embarassments" for Kentucky's Governor: "I think these requests of the Governor are reasonable; and I shall be obliged, if you will give him a full hearing, and do the best you can to effect these objects."

GLC07600

[1782/06/24]

Washington, George, 1732-1799

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William S. Smith re: consequence of General Knox's application

"In consequence of General Knox's application... not knowing who was to command the forces destined for the invasion of Jamaica, I had to resort to the certificates with which you were furnished." Text loss at top right, with text drawn on replacement paper.

GLC07601

1862/01/07

Cole, Henry, fl. 1858-1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Ezekel Dubois re: slave turning in master to Union troops

"We heer that the 59 regement has got a rebel prisner they fetcht him in Last night they told us that one of his own nigers came to the rigement and tod them that his master was a captin in the rebel army..." Also describes Washington D.C. and the surrounding area. Written by soldier in Co. E 86th NY Infantry.

GLC07612

1862/12/17

Jackson, Thomas J. "Stonewall", 1824-1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Jubal A. Early re: preventing enemy from crossing river

Four days after Fredericksburg. Trimmed and lined, with green staining.

GLC07604

1861/10/05

Buckland, R.P., fl. 1861

Broadside

Title: To Arms! Fellow Citizens of Northern Ohio.... [Union recuiting broadside]

Union recruiting broadside. "Kentucky appeals to us to come toher relief. Her cause is out cause!..." Alludes to the defense of Fort Stephenson by Kentuckians in 1813. Signed in type by Lt. Col. R. P. Buckland, recruiting for the 72d Ohio. Severely stained.

GLC07605

1840/09

Document

Title: Printed fundraising document for the Amistad captives

"Here are thirty men taken out of the midst of a heathen nation in the interior of Africa, and in the providence of God thrown on the shores of New England. If they should be delivered from the fangs of wicked oppressors, (for which many prayers ascend to God,) they will be sent back to their native continent. Shall we not then by every means in our power, during the short period they remain among us, use every effort for their instruction and conversion...?" Signed Leonard Bacon, Henry G. Ludlow, and Amos Townsend, Jr.

GLC07606