1784/03/12

Hills, John, fl. 1771-1796

Print

Title: Sketch of the Surprise of Germantown, October 4th, 1777...

Nebenzahl, Atlas map 28; Nebenzahl, Battle Plans of the American Revolution, 129; Clemonts catalog 15; Snyder fig. 52.

GLC04314

1776/06/28

Faden, William, fl. 1750-1836

Map

Title: A Plan of the Attack on Fort Sulivan [Sullivan]... 28th of June 1776

Nebenzahl, Battle Plans of the American Revolution, 64.

GLC04317

1796/01/01

Arrowsmith, Aaron, 1750-1823

Map

Title: A Map of the United States of North America

Handcolored. Each sheet is 66 cm high. The map shows the northwest territory outside the Union. A portion of Louisiana is included.

GLC04318

March 22, 1781 - February 16, 1782

Manuscript document

Title: Extrait de Journal [in French]

Extract of a journal pertaining to the French naval campaign during the American Revolution. Briefly lists actions and movement of the French navy under Comte de Grasse. Covers period from French leaving Brest, France, up until shortly before the defeat of de Grasse's forces at the Battle of the Saintes. Includes fighting in Chesapeake Bay, Battle of Yorktown, French capture of Saint Kitts, and other events.

GLC04323.01

1814/08/01

Fulton, Robert, 1765-1815

Document signed

Title: [Certificate for one share of "Hudson River Steam-Boat Stock."]

Certificate, signed by Fulton, entitling Cadwallader D. Colden to one share of "Hudson River Steam Boat Stock" upon payment of $500. Certificate refers to May 13, 1814, articles of agreement and August 1, 1814 memorandum of agreement between Fulton and Colden and contains receipt, acknowledging payment of $250. Colden (1769-1834), Robert Fulton's friend, lawyer, and first biographer, later became mayor of New York and a U.S. congressman. He also headed the syndicate that purchased the Hudson River Steamboat Company after Fulton's death in 1815. Accompanied by unrelated manuscript receipt,…

GLC04333

1859/03/24

Buchanan, James, 1791-1868

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert S. Hollins re: returning a free railroad pass because of ethics

With the railroad pass. Buchanan returns the pass because he opposes a system which grants such privileges to individuals not connected with railroads.

GLC04339

1772/03/20

Pittman, Philip, fl. 1770-1772

Autograph letter signed

Title: re: his book and asking recipient to forward books from Madras India

GLC04344.02

1880 ca.

Gutekunst, Frederick, 1831-1917

Photograph

Title: Albumen of Ulysses S. Grant

GLC04345

1860/06, 1897

Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865

Photograph

Title: Mammoth platinum print enlarged & printed by Ayres from Hesler negative

Ayres's copyright blindstamp has been made twice in the image. Inscribed, signed and dated by Ayres in ink on the reverse: "Copyright, 1897. Enlarged from the original negative owned by Geo. B. Ayres, Artist, Philadelphia." Ostendorf 26. The negative was made in Springfield on 6/3/1860 by Alexander Hesler. George B. Ayres bought the studio with contents. The photograph has been sepia-toned.

GLC04347

1813/06/23

Adams, John, 1735-1826

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Fulton

Agreeing with Fulton that "the diamons [sic] in the quarries of science are inexhaustable" and commenting "perseverance will succeed; indolence never can."

GLC04351

1848/04/18

Clay, Henry, 1777-1852

Autograph letter signed

Title: to James E. Harvey

Confidentially discusses his candidacy for president in the election of 1848 and his prospects for gaining votes from certain states. Gives a detailed explanation of his calculation of potential votes, should he receive the nomination from the Whigs. Mentions comments people have made about him. Address leaf is in Clay's hand.

GLC04352.01

1892/04

Field, Eugene, 1850-1895

Autograph manuscript signed

Title: A Woman is a Blessing [poem] (with ALS of his brother 6/20/1903)

GLC04352.08

1818/07/19

Clay, Henry, 1777-1852

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joseph Gales

Discusses his "second speech on Internal Improvements," which Gales had copied down for him. Briefly comments on the activities at Pensacola during the first Seminole War, noting "that the Executive must feel embarrassed." Mentions expecting a good corn crop.

GLC04353.01

1869/07/26

Emerson, Ralph Waldo, 1803-1882

Autograph letter signed

Title: to T.B. Pugh re: not wanting to lecture at Philadelphia

GLC04353.03

1814/09/22

Fulton, Robert, 1765-1815

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John Livingston

The letter touches on various points of business relating to the men's steamboats. Assigns captains to their respective boats. Advises Livingston to try to get protection from the government against Indians.

GLC04353.04

1919/01/26

Burroughs, John, 1837-1921

Document signed

Title: 4 stanza poem, "In Blooming Orchards"

GLC04353.13

1813/01/02

Field, Eugene, fl. 1813

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Julia [Comstock] re: to fiancee with short love poem

GLC04353.14

1813/04/13

Field, Eugene, fl. 1813

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Julia [Comstock] re: news of work on the "Journal," etc.

Tear along center fold at left edge, very small hole 2 inches further in along fold, not affecting text.

GLC04353.15

[1880]/08/05

Taylor, J. B., fl. 1880

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Frank Taylor re: hopes that he will catch up with Frank

Written on folio. With address leaf, stamp and postmark, 9/8 Zurich.

GLC04353.16

1887/11/23

Nye, Bill, fl. 1887

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Matthews re: asking him to resubmit article c/o Bill Nye

Jocular letter, signed J[..]sy [illegible]

GLC04353.17

1901/05/13

Le Gallienne, Richard, 1866-1947

Autograph letter signed

Title: to James C. Young re: edition of Young's book, "Omar"

On stationery of "The Schuyler," New York. With collateral article.

GLC04353.18

1862/04/11

Grant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson), 1822-1885

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Richardson, Spenser & Towson re: ordering new uniforms for himself & staff

GLC04356

1788/02/16

Hancock, John, 1737-1793

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John Sullivan

Transmits a copy of the proceedings of the Massachusetts ratifying convention for the Constitution. Notes that the Convention recommended amendments and alterations to the Constitution.

GLC04362

1832/02/24

Jackson, Andrew, 1767-1845

Letter signed

Title: to Littleton W. Tazewell re: boundary between US and Spanish Texas along Sabine

A calling for the US-Texas (Spanish Colony) boundary along the west bank of the Sabine River, in accordance with the Adams-Onis Treaty of 1819. One bust engraving of Jackson included as collateral.

GLC04364

1844/07/08

Jackson, Andrew, 1767-1845

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William Russell

Jackson writes that Texas should be annexed to remove the possibility of foreign influence, and to end tampering with slavery. He also writes of his fond memories of the "noble" Russells, his poor health, and his hope that Democrats will bury Whiggery in Tennessee in the presidential election.

GLC04365