26 June 1774

Rivington, James, 1724-1802

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Requests that Knox buy and send him soap. Also asks Knox to write him a letter describing the state of things in Boston; at the time, the British had just passed the Intolerable Acts, including the Boston Port Bill, which closed Boston Harbor on 1 June 1774. Suggests that committees in New York and Philadelphia will urge payment for the tea, possibly referring to either the tea tax or the tea destroyed at the Boston Tea Party. He believes such an action "will go a great way towards a conciliation of these unhappy Distractions." Congratulates Knox on his marriage. Indicates that he will…

GLC02437.00157

26 June 1774

Rivington, James, 1724-1802

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Indicates that Dr. Morewood, who has been appointed by Dr. Norton to distribute Maredants Drops, seeks an agent for distribution in Boston. Rivington has recommended Knox. Also asks him to collect money from subscribers to his newspaper, Rivington's New-York Gazetteer. Morewood sent a letter to Knox on 26 June 1774 (see GLC02437.00158). Rivington was a bookseller, printer, and journalist who came to America in 1760.

GLC02437.00159

27 June 1774

Bass, Phillipe, fl. 1774

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Captain Bass informs Knox that he knew his brother John when they sailed to London together. States that he has "been sick going on three years which has seduced me to the necessity to ask favours from Sundry Gentleman." Asks Knox for a donation.

GLC02437.00160

circa 1861-1916

Jenks, Ethan A., fl. 1825-1901

Header Record

Title: [Collection of Ethan A. Jenks, company I, seventh regiment, Rhode Island volunteers] [decimalized]

The first group of size one documents in the Ethan A. Jenks collection primarily contains Civil War correspondence related to the Seventh Regiment, Rhode Island Volunteers. This group begins with Jenks' enlistment as Recruiting Officer (#2), and contains letters pertaining to Jenks' service as Captain, reflecting his responsibility to provide descriptive lists and monthly returns (#4, 10, 11, 18, 26). One item serves as a detailed sketch of a battle plan for an unspecified location (#29), revealing strategic positioning of troops and precise notation of distance. Following the 17 November…

GLC02750

1854

Douglas, Stephen Arnold, 1813-1861

Pamphlet

Title: The Nebraska question comprising speeches in the United States Senate by Mr. Douglas, Mr. Chase, Mr. Smith, Mr. Everett, Mr. Wade, Mr. Badger, Mr. Seward, and Mr. Sumner...

(title continues)... together with the history of the Missouri Compromise Daniel Webster's memorial in regard to it-- History of the annexation of Texas-- the organization of Oregon Territory-- and the Compromise of 1850. Published by Justus S. Redfield. Consists of speeches related to the Kansas-Nebraska Act, the debate preceding it, and the sectional crisis. Opens with a discussion of the Missouri Compromise followed by Daniel Webster's comments on the Compromise. On the extension of slavery into new territories, Webster writes "If the progress of this great evil is ever to be arrested…

GLC05116.01

1854

Douglas, Stephen Arnold, 1813-1861

Pamphlet

Title: The Nebraska question comprising speeches in the United States Senate by Mr. Douglas, Mr. Chase, Mr. Smith, Mr. Everett, Mr. Wade, Mr. Badger, Mr. Seward, and Mr. Sumner...

(title continues)... together with the history of the Missouri Compromise Daniel Webster's memorial in regard to it-- History of the annexation of Texas-- the organization of Oregon Territory-- and the Compromise of 1850. Published by Justus S. Redfield. Consists of speeches related to the Kansas-Nebraska Act, the debate preceding it, and the sectional crisis. Opens with a discussion of the Missouri Compromise followed by Daniel Webster's comments on the Compromise. On the extension of slavery into new territories, Webster writes "If the progress of this great evil is ever to be arrested…

GLC05116.02

1854

Greene, Albert C., 1792-1863

Pamphlet

Title: Proceedings of a public meeting of the citizens of Providence

Proceedings of a meeting held "to Protest Against Slavery in Nebraska; with the Addresses of the Speakers." Contains the speeches Greene, the president of the meeting, and various speakers opposing the extension of slavery into Nebraska. The meeting was held on 7 March 1854. Published by "Knowles, Anthony & Co."

GLC05116.05

1856

Fisher, Sidney George, 1809-1871

Pamphlet

Title: Kanzas and the Constitution.

Printed by Damrell & Moore. Written by "Cecil," a pseudonym of Sidney G. Fisher. First published in the Philadelphia North American 31 July 1856, and copied into the Boston Daily Advertiser 18 August 1856.

GLC05116.17

1856

Greeley & McElrath, 1841-1866

Pamphlet

Title: The border ruffian code in Kansas.

Published by the Tribune Office in New York City. Includes an examination of the "The character of the Code of pretended Laws enacted by the bogus Territorial Legislature of Kansas- a Legislature notoriously forced upon the people of that territory, at the hands of invading ruffians from Missouri, using the persuasive arguments of the Bowie-Knife and Revolver..." Includes a presentation of the Presidential platforms of 1856 and the acceptance speeches of John C. Frémont, James Buchanan, and Millard Fillmore for their respective nominations. Final page displays a map of the United States…

GLC05116.19

19 December 1859

Duncan, Stephen, 1787-1867

Autograph letter signed

Title: [List of accounts owed to Duncan September to December 1859]

First two pages include account totals for persons who owe Duncan. Page three contains a letter, possibly to Charles P. Leverich, a financial agent. In the letter, Duncan comments on other accounts, noting that the annual percentage rate is ten percent if the account is not paid in full. Pertains to the accounts of Mrs. Irvine, Mrs. Pringle, Mr. Campbell, and several others.

GLC05339.01

1 January 1860

Duncan, Stephen, 1787-1867

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Charles P. Leverich

Discusses molasses and sugar sales. Instructs Leverich, a financial agent, to forward a letter to Mary Linton, who will return from Europe in March. Notes that Linton's funds are in Leverich's hands, and he should let her have them if she needs them. Writes, "Tell your abolition friends, that they need not trouble themselves on the subject of slavery God will put an end to it, in his own good time." Refers to sugar as the main product of slave labor, and predicts that a change in climate, not men's efforts, will end slavery. Includes a note written in pencil underneath docket.

GLC05339.02

9 January 1860

Duncan, Stephen, 1787-1867

Autograph letter signed

Title: to unknown

Instructs the recipient to direct future correspondence by way of New Orleans. Predicts a separation between the Northern and Southern Presbyterian church and a separation in the Methodist church. Writes, "I really think the union cannot hang together long..." Discusses disunion and instructs the recipient to "tend your Ballot Boxes." Mentions items lost during shipment. Contains a postscript including financial information.

GLC05339.03

January 14, 1860

Duncan, Stephen, 1787-1867

Autograph letter signed

Title: to unknown

Discusses impending trouble between the North and South. Remarks that "the South presents a more united front" than during any other period. Comments extensively on states' rights as guaranteed by the Constitution. Discusses some politicians' aim to break down the Democratic Party, attesting that such men "have no more sympathy for the negro- & no more hatred for slavery, than I have..." Criticizes Northerners for interfering with the issue of slavery. Notes a decline in the price of sugar and molasses. Requests numerous quantities of champagne.

GLC05339.04

February 4, 1860

Duncan, Stephen, 1787-1867

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Charles P. Leverich

Discusses business (pertaining to molasses and sugar) with Leverich, a financial agent who assisted in managing Duncan's accounts. Lists the notes he holds for various persons, when the money is due, and the amount owed. Discusses details of the accounts.

GLC05339.05

February 13, 1860

Duncan, Stephen, 1787-1867

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Charles P. Leverich

Lists the notes he holds for a variety of people, when the money is due, and how much is due. Includes a prediction of how much would be due through 1867. Cites yearly income totals. Discusses specific account information.

GLC05339.06

10 March 1860

Duncan, Stephen, 1787-1867

Autograph letter signed

Title: to unknown

Requests the recipient to procure and send a tin box of crackers. Seeks to gain information on the school of "M & C," attended by the recipient's son. Writes on behalf of a lawyer, H. B. Shaw, from Vidalia, Louisiana. Notes that Shaw desires to give his son "all the opportunities of education his limited means will justify." Contains a note on verso regarding the receipt of goods from New York.

GLC05339.07

2 May 1860

Duncan, Stephen, 1787-1867

Autograph letter signed

Title: to unknown

Comments on the lack of comfort and rest he has recently received. Informs the recipient he may travel to New York at the end of May. Discusses Dickinson (possibly Daniel S. Dickinson), John Slidell, and the corruption of New York politicians. Referring to the election of 1860, writes "I would not be at all surprised, if the 'national union party' would be the successful party. I wish it may be so."

GLC05339.08

14 June 1860

Duncan, Stephen, 1787-1867

Autograph letter signed

Title: to unknown

Requests that the recipient ship white and red top turnip seeds by steamer to New Orleans. Suspects a Mr. Brown of being "Abolitionist, or Black Republican (synonymous terms). If he be so- no more Bills must be made with him- on My account, & I will regret, I ever made a bill with him."

GLC05339.10

3 August 1860

Duncan, Stephen, 1787-1867

Autograph letter signed

Title: to unknown

Remarks on the purchase of "Negro boots- made of the very best materials," which he plans to obtain at a reasonable rate. Discusses the collection of interest on the liabilities of the Michigan Southern Rail Road. A note scribbled on page two beneath the signature asks if Northern Indiana Rail Road bonds can be sold, and if so, at what price.

GLC05339.11

18 August 1860

Duncan, Stephen, 1787-1867

Autograph letter signed

Title: to unknown

Recently heard news of a schooner named "Stephen Duncan," anchored nearby. Intends to present a gift to the vessel, and places the recipient in charge of selecting the present. Discusses the purchase and shipment of spring supplies (shoes), possibly for servants or enslaved people (refer to GLC05339.11). On verso, contains a note written at the bottom of the page.

GLC05339.12

11 August 1864

Jones, John, fl. 1862-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his wife

There is heavy fighting but he has not participated in it. Relays the story of a prisoner.

GLC05981.50

25 August 1864

Jones, John, fl. 1862-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his wife

Notes that he feels sick. Writes a weather report.

GLC05981.51

16 September 1864

Jones, John, fl. 1862-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his wife

Notes that he received Mary's last letter. Reports that he just got back from Atlanta, and when he gets paid he will resign. Says that he wants to see his child.

GLC05981.52

28 September 1864

Jones, John, fl. 1862-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his wife

Explains a letter he received. He talks to Mr. Bush and Dr. Syman. Says he wants to get paid.

GLC05981.53

23 October 1864

Jones, John, fl. 1862-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his wife

Explains why he is in "bad humor." Says [Abraham] Lincoln will bring peace.

GLC05981.54