1779/11/25

George III, King of Great Britain, 1738-1820

Autograph letter

Title: to Edward Thurlow re: directions to give Hillsborough seals of Sec. of State

Discusses importance of mollifying Lord North to continue the war in America.

GLC07003

1784/02/20

Pickering, Timothy, 1745-1829

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Elbridge Gerry re: seeking appointment as Secretary of War

Docketed by Gerry.

GLC07004

June 1863 to August 1865

Brunt, William, fl. 1863-1865

Header Record

Title: [Collection of William Brunt, D company, 16th regiment, USCT, infantry] [decimalized]

Brunt was a passionate patriot and his letters are filled consistently with pro-Union and anti-slavery sentiments. He writes on a combination of subjects, including home life, reports on health of fellow soldiers, camp life and politics and battle. He discusses deserters and disloyal soldiers, strife between officers and misbehaving soldiers (of whom he greatly disapproves). Some notable letters mention particular battles or Civil War figures, Brunt's activities in recruiting and enlisting Union soldiers (particularly freed slaves), his role in educating them for several hours per day, his…

GLC07006

1834 ca.

Jackson, Andrew, 1767-1845

Broadside

Title: Jefferson Celebration, Washington Hall

Pro-Jackson propaganda celebrating "The Genuine Democratic Party". Date in pen at top "14 April 1834."

GLC07040

1868

Chase, Salmon P. (Salmon Portland), 1808-1873

Header Record

Title: Trial of Andrew Johnson, President of the United States...

[title continued] before the Senate of the United States, on impeachment by the House of Representatives for high crimes and misdemeanors. 3 volumes, inscribed to Richard C. Parsons, signed "S.P. Chase". Vol 1: xxii, 741 pp. vol. 2: xxii, 498 pp., v. 3: xxii, 401 pp.

GLC07047

1844

Dorr, Thomas Wilson, 1805-1854

Book

Title: Report of the Trial of Thomas Wilson Dorr for treason...

Printed by B. F. Moore. With errata. Bound in original marbled boards

GLC07041

1861

Broadside

Title: Bull's Run [Confederate song about Battle of Bull Run]

Confederate imprint of lyrics to tune of "Wait for the wagon".

GLC07042

1788/04/01

Hancock, John, 1737-1793

Manuscript document

Title: re: 300,000 acres of western territory agreed to be ceded by state of New York

Also discusses funds for "extinquishing by purchase the claims of the native indians". Clerical signatures of Hancock and Samuel Adams. Noted by John Avery Jr. as a "True Copy"

GLC07044

1832/02/16

Bell, John, 1797-1869

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Powhatan Ellis re: Indian land purchase

Requests to consult President on legal matter.

GLC07045

1 May 1863

Bryan, M.K., fl. 1863

Broadside

Title: Regulations for the city of Franklin.

"For the City of Franklin and Persons within our Jurisdiction." Occupation orders printed by the Provost Marshal's office. Printed on cream floral pattern wallpaper.

GLC07046

1898/04/12

Emerich, Edward, fl. 1898

Manuscript

Title: Spanish-American war diary kept by a private in 1st Colorado Volunteer Infantry

"Dietario" printed at Barcelona, but written by Emerich in English. Discusses journey to and army life in the Philippines. Accompanied by a collateral photograph

GLC07048

1802

Johnson, Paul R., fl. 1802

Pamphlet

Title: A letter to Thomas Jefferson, President of the United States...

by Junius Philaeneus. Denouces Jefferson.

GLC07037

1781

Barton, William, 1748-1831

Pamphlet

Title: Observations on the nature and use of paper credit

Includes proposals for a national bank. Ex-libris stamps.

GLC07038

1845/06/11

Pamphlet

Title: The Address of the Southern and Western Liberty Convention

GLC07039

1864

Herman, David, fl. 1864

Diary

Title: Diary of drummer boy in 138th Pennsylvania Regt.

Refers to Brandywine, Shenandoah, siege of Petersburg, and Winchester.

GLC07007

2 April 1828

Key, Francis Scott, 1779-1843

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John H. B. Latrobe

Concerning an American Colonization Society legal settlement arising from the transportation of cargo and colonists. Francis Scott Key, a lawyer and member of the society, brainstorms ideas for diminishing their liability. Latrobe was also a lawyer. 1 black and white bust engraving of Key included. Written in the Georgetown neighborhood of Washington, D.C.

GLC07100

18 May 1862

Stanton, Edwin M. (Edwin McMasters), 1814-1869

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Rev. Herman Dyer

Secretary of War Stanton writes to his friend Reverend Dyer about Union strategy in Peninsula Campaign, responding to criticism in the press. He expresses condemnation of General McClellan. Stanton insists that Lincoln agrees with him concerning the defense of Washington. He also expresses his thoughts about his position: "I knew that everything I cherish and hold dear would be sacrificed by accepting this office. But I thought I might help to save the country and for that I am willing to perish." Written on four folios.

GLC07102

2 February 1793

Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Charles W. Dumas

Sends Dumas plans for the construction of Washington, D.C. "with a desire that they may be exhibited" in Europe. Accompanied by a 1792 Andrew Ellicott Map from "Columbian Magazine" (GLC 7104.02).

GLC07104.01

1792

Ellicott, Andrew, fl. 1792

Map

Title: [Map of Washington, D.C.].

Engraved folding map removed from the "Columbian Magazine." Included with a letter from Thomas Jefferson to Charles W. Dumas (GLC07104.01).

GLC07104.02

10 June 1801

Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826

Autograph letter signed

Title: to James Dinsmore

Discusses the renovation and construction of the dome at Monticello. "I wonder the Copper sheets had not got to hand, as it is very long since they left Philadelphia. the steps, or plinths for the dome must be got from Fluvanna...." States that it is very important that the dome be ready for the plasterers by the last of July so they may work while Jefferson is there. He instructs that the skylight of the dome is to be a single plate. Mentions that he will pay Dinsmore's brother the $400 he owns as soon as he figures out the address to send it to in Philadelphia, as he lost the one…

GLC07105

31 December 1863

Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Edwin M. Stanton re: discharge of jailed Confederate conscript

The soldier was a nephew of Lincoln's aquaintance, John Tipton, who has "Lost one brother, and another crippled for life, in our service"

GLC07107

7 July 1864

Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865

Printed document signed

Title: [Authorization to affix the seal to "my proclamation," for a day of national humiliation and prayer]

Partially printed document ordering the seal affixed to a presidential proclamation praying for an end to the Civil War. A pencil note on verso explains the circumstances of the document.

GLC07108

25 August 1777

Monroe, James, 1758-1831

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John Francis Mercer

Written by Monroe as a major in William Alexander's (aka Lord Stirling) brigade of George Washington's army to Colonel Mercer, captain in the 3rd Virginia Regiment. Recipient is inferred from the third page of the letter where Monroe asks for information on his old regiment. Says he waited to write until something material occurred. Conveys news of General John Stark's victory over a detachment of German troops from General John Burgoyne's army at the Battle of Bennington. Stark led his New Hampshire militia against a German detachment that was seeking supplies for Burgoyne's bogged down army…

GLC07111

27 October 1777

Washington, George, 1732-1799

Autograph letter signed

Title: Letter by George Washington and prisoner list [Decimalized .01-.02]

A letter by George Washington regarding his campaign, and a list of prisoners from General Burgoyne's surrender.

GLC07115

11 September 1789

Washington, George, 1732-1799

Letter signed

Title: to Thomas Mifflin

Presidential circular letter in which Washington transmits to Mifflin "the duplicates of the two Acts - one to establish the Treasury Department - and one for registering and clearing Vessels, regulating the coasting trade, and for other purposes."

GLC07116