12 September 1782

Morris, Robert, 1734-1806

Letter signed

Title: to John Langdon

Tries to convince Langdon not to resign as the superintendent of construction for several ships of war. Urges him not to "despond" or "abandon the business when so near to a completion." Explains that he has not been supplied with more money because there is so little. Claims that "When you compare the trifling sums I have received with the extent and magnitude of the services to be performed by them, you will pity a situation the distresses of which cannot be conceived by those who have not witnessed them." Assures him he has no enemies who "attribute your conduct to mercenary…

GLC06527

19 February 1782

Morris, Robert, 1734-1806

Letter signed

Title: to John Langdon

Discusses bank notes and their utility, and his efforts to widen their circulation and the public's confidence in them by applying his personal credit. Also indicates that he will get flour and iron to Langdon as soon as he can secure a vessel and the ice clears. Written from the Office of Finance.

GLC06528

21 June 1778

Pickman, William, 1748-1815

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John Langdon

Pickman, a Salem shipping merchant, states "A most mortifying accident has occurred which will be extremely Injurious to me unless removed Immediately- the Ship Black Prince is now fit for a cruise with every Article Compleat but by some unaccountable delay of Our Court no Commission can now be obtained." Requests that Langdon, a Continental navy agent, furnish him with the necessary commission. States "should Our Ship be detained we may lose every Man." Relates that Captains Smith and Orne (possibly referring to Captain Josiah Orne) "will wait on you with this any Obligation they enter…

GLC06529

6 July 1777

Whipple, William, 1730-1785

Autograph letter

Title: to John Langdon

Whipple, chairman of the Marine Committee in the Continental Congress, informs Langdon that despite the efforts of Captain Dudley Saltonstall, the ship Trumbull remains grounded in a Connecticut river. Discusses the cost of moving the ship versus building new vessels. States that while in New London, Connecticut, he saw the vessel intended for Captain Chew (possibly Samuel Chew). Relates information pertaining to Mr. Shaw (possibly Nathaniel Shaw, a Connecticut shipowner, merchant, and Continental agent). Reports that the vessels Warren, Providence, and Camden are in the Providence River…

GLC06531

5 August 1777

Morris, Robert, 1734-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William Whipple

Morris, a Continental Congressman, discusses naval affairs with Whipple, chairman of the Congressional Marine Committee. Refers to a recent motion in Congress authorizing the Marine Committee to halt the construction of several ships of war. Since the motion was carried, relates that a stop will be put on the construction of a ship in the Connecticut River. Refers to Mr. Shaw (possibly Nathaniel Shaw, a Connecticut shipowner, merchant, and Continental agent) and Captain Chew (possibly Samuel Chew). Mentions the ships Alfred, Ranger (Captained by John Paul Jones), and Raleigh (Captained by…

GLC06532

15 April 1805

Stickney, B. F., fl. 1805

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John Langdon

Refers to a constitutional amendment and states that Mr. Crownershield said it was not well managed in New Hampshire. Remarks on American jurisprudence and the problem of relying on British precedents to decide cases, " ... ransacking the huge piles of musty volumes to find monarchical precedents to decide cases in a republican government." Asks Langdon if he believes it would be advantageous to attempt to affect a reform in the legislation of New Hampshire.

GLC06536

23 July 1783

Lee, Arthur, 1740-1792

Autograph letter signed

Title: to unknown

Written by Lee as a Continental Congressman from Virginia to an unknown recipient, possibly William Whipple. Shows Lee's distrustful, suspicious, and hostile personality. Wishes he would have been in Philadelphia when recipient was there. In reference to the treaty of Paris, which wouldn't be signed until 3 September 1783, "We have happily reached the goal of a great & doubtful contest; & our efforts have been crowned with liberty & glory." Writes that he is glad Congress has moved from Philadelphia to get away from the "crafty, corrupting, & rapacious man" - a reference to…

GLC06539

7 April 1794

Edwards, John, 1748-1837

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John Langdon

Edwards, a United States Senator from Kentucky covers issues pertaining to Kentucky politics with Langdon, a Senator from New Hampshire. Discusses establishing posts on the wilderness road, navigation of an unspecified river (possibly the Mississippi or Ohio), establishing government for western people, and "firmly deciding in favour of Every resolution to oppose the insults and exhortations of Great Britain."

GLC06541

6 July 1789

Langdon, Woodbury, fl. 1738-1805

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John Langdon

Writes to his younger brother and mentions the payment of some personal accounts. Discusses a bill relative to the judicial courts and states that he sees many faults in it. Disagrees with the idea of annexing the Province of Maine to New Hampshire. Communicates his ideas about the formation of the judicial system including how many judges should sit on the Supreme, circuit, and district courts.

GLC06546

1945 May 29

Kemsley Newspapers Ltd.

Photograph

Title: [General Patton at Fern Hill]

Photograph of Patton posing at Fern Hill. Copyright stamp on verso.

GLC06760.24

1945 July 19

U.S. Army Signal Corps

Photograph

Title: Patton addressing the 80th Infantry

Dating based on note on verso, passing the photograph for publication. From verso: Gen. George S. Patton, Jr., commanding general, 2rd U.S. Army, stands in front of microphone addressing troops of 80th infantry division at Kaufbeuren, Germany. Photograph was passed for publication on July 23.

GLC06760.26

1870-1883

Pope, John, 1822-1892

Header Record

Title: Correspondence to Manning F. Force re: Fitz-John Porter, etc. [decimalized]

A collection of one hundred five items related to General John Pope, first commander of the Army of Virginia. General Pope was assigned the command of the fledgling Army by President Lincoln and his Secretary of War, Edwin Stanton. The main scope of the official correspondences refers to the Second Battle of Bull Run, in which Pope accused General Fitz John Porter of failure to enter into battle. According to Ezra Warner's Generals In Blue, "[having] committed the cardinal military sin of blaming others for his own errors of judgement. Entirely misapprehending the situation . . . Pope…

GLC06762

1821-1843

Jackson, Andrew, 1767-1845

Header Record

Title: Collection of nine letters [decimalized]

GLC06789

1798-1825 ca.

Appleton, Thomas, fl. 1798-1825

Header Record

Title: Five manuscript letterbooks compiled while U.S. Consul in Livorno, Italy

Five folio letterbooks in vellum, mostly clerical copies, containing more than 1060 letters. Although the letters are generally chronological, those letters out of chronological order are topically related to those next to them. Includes letters to Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Latrobe and other U.S. Officials.

GLC06791

circa 1863

Goetzel, S.H., fl. 1857-1865

Broadside

Title: Goetzel's list of new publications.

Small flyer advertising new books for sale. Printed on back of wallpaper having a green and blue floral pattern bordering on a purple and red cross patterned wallpaper.

GLC06795.01

circa 1864

Goetzel, S.H., fl. 1857-1865

Broadside

Title: Goetzel's list of new publications.

Small flyer advertising new books, printed on back of blue and gray floral patterned wallpaper.

GLC06795.02

1865

Document

Title: Application for a bonus based on service for Jeremiah Boley, 4th Reg. USCT

Boley served in the 4th Regiment, U.S. Colored Troops. With a receipt for payment, power of Attorney, and affadavit. Consists of 4 leaves attached at upper corner

GLC06798

1868

Johnson, Andrew, 1808-1875

Header Record

Title: The impeachment of Andrew Johnson

"Trial of Andrew Johnson, President of the United States, before the Senate of the United States, on impeachment by the House of Representatives for high crimes and misdemeanors." (3 volume set) The set is fragile and has been banged up. Volume 3 p. 61 has a bad tear. Handle with care.

GLC06950

May 27, 1845

Adams, John Quincy, 1767-1848

Autograph manuscript

Title: Railroad Depot Speech for Unitarian Coalition [Christian unity and tolerance]

Addressed to "Fellow Citizens - Christians, Brethren and Sisters." Adams's hope for unity among all Christians; he even quotes an unnamed Roman Catholic poet at the beginning. While describing dissenssions between denominations in various countries, Adams suddenly stops and asks instead for people to pray for those who fight each other. He calls upon his listeners "Let us teach them by the example of harmony among ourselves, how good and how pleasant a thing it is for brethren (and sisters) to dwell together in unity...when they shall have found...harmony among themselves, we shall be ready…

GLC06965

1861-1868

Chandler, Daniel T., fl. 1861-1868

Header Record

Title: Andersonville Prison archive of A.A.G. of Commandant Wirz [Decimalized .01- .12]

1. Nichols, A.A. ADS: San Antonio, Tex. Special order no. 34 re: instructions for Col. Chandler. 26 February 1861. 2 p. 2. Nichols, A.A. MDS: San Antonio Tex. List of Ordnance and Ordnance Stores [two duplicate copies.] 29 April 1861. 2 p. 3. Garesche, Julius. DS: Washington. Commission of Chandler to the rank of Major. 4 November 1861. 1 p. 4. Thomas, L. MDS: Washington. Special orders no. 34 re: list of officers held prisoner. 15 February 1862. 1 p. 5. Chandler, D.T. ADS: [s.l.] Request for documentation of his resignation. Endorsed by John C. Breckinridge, Sec.…

GLC06979

1917

Catt, Carrie C., 1859-1947

Book

Title: Women Suffrage by Federal Constitutional Amendment [inscribed]

Inscribed to Congressman Robert Crosser. First edition published by National Woman Suffrage Publishing. Inscribed "To Congressman Robert Crosser, Compliments, Carrie Chapman Catt"

GLC06891

1838

Parker, Mary, fl. 1838

Pamphlet

Title: Address to the free colored people of the United States

Published by Merrihew and Gun. Stab Stitched.

GLC06893

March 3, 1863

Hundt, William R., fl. 1862

Manuscript signed

Title: An account of South Carolina's financial support of the Confederate government

As Secretary of State, William Hundt gives his account of South Carolina's passage of an act that allocated $200 million in state bonds to the Confederate government. Labeled "Copy"

GLC06897.02

1850

Lamb, John, 1735-1800

Book

Title: Memoir of the Life and Times of... John Lamb

John Lamb was a General serving under Henry Knox. Memoirs were inscribed by author Isaac Leake to his son. Printed by Joel Munsell.

GLC06908

1861

Photograph

Title: [Abraham Lincoln]

Carte de Visiten No imprint. Variant of Ostendorf O-55.

GLC06940