1911/09/25

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Typed letter signed

Title: to [George] Gray

An extraordinary and lengthy letter, full of observations about people he met, especially the crowned heads of Europe. Labeled on page 1 "For nobody's eyes but yours." Written while acting as special ambassador for the United States for King Edward VII's funeral. Considerable discussion of his Guildhall Speech (see GLC 5798). Gives his opinions on British affairs in Africa, the Arch-duke Ferdinand and other European leaders, anarchists vs ultra-clerics etc. Includes an extraordinary report of conversations(s) with the King of Spain (re: Spanish-American War), encounters with a petty…

GLC05750

1840/01/08

Fillmore, Millard, 1800-1874

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Solomon G. Haven re: fund raising for election of Harrison; locoism

"Like mushrooms it [locoism] springs up during the darkness of night from the steaming heaps of dung that encumber the earth...." With FF.

GLC05753

1801/01/01

Goorich, Elizur, fl. 1799-1809

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Stephen Twining re: election tied between Thomas Jefferson and Aaron Burr

Date obscured but docketed 1801. Writes with his wishes for a Happy New Year and "entrance upon the nineteenth Century." Adds that "[t]he votes are even between Jefferson and Burr. [.... ] Never were men more seriously alarmed than our republican friends - they do not hesitate to say that Mr. Burr is not fit for the office." Goodrich also asks for the opinion of local leaders. With postscript that Dexter has been named Sec of Treasury. Samuel Dexter replaced James McHenry as Secretary of War in June 1800. Upon the resignation of Oliver Wolcott as Secretary of the Treasury, Adams…

GLC05754.02

1800/12/04

Goorich, Elizur, fl. 1799-1809

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Stephen Twining re: guessing that Jefferson will not be President

He writes: "We had correct intelligence from Annapolis the last evening that the votes of Maryland are five for Adams & Pickney -- five for Jefferson & Burr. It has been pretty much conceded by the Gentlemen, here, who arrogate to themselves the appellation of Republican, that Mr. J. cannot this time be President of the U States." He continues, concerning South Carolina, "Mr. Randolph yesterday received a Letter from S Carolina dated the 19th ult. from Pierce Butler, once a democratic Senator, now the democratic successor of Harper -- and a violent & in some respects a powerful…

GLC05754.05

1800/12/13

Goorich, Elizur, fl. 1799-1809

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Stephen Twining re: finances, a missing draft; arrival of treaty

GLC05754.06

1800/12/31

Goorich, Elizur, fl. 1799-1809

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Stephen Twining re: finances

GLC05754.07

1801/01/16

Goorich, Elizur, fl. 1799-1809

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Stephen Twining re: treaty of convention with France; ratification issues

Also expresses his opinion on the precise changes that the Senate will make to the treaty in order to ratify it.

GLC05754.08

1801/01/21

Goorich, Elizur, fl. 1799-1809

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Stephen Twining re: burning of Teasury, Marshall nominated for Chief Justice

It seems, as tho' Pandora's Box of Mischief was opened upon the United States -- Last evening... the Treasury Department was discovered to be on fire -- The flame caught presumably from the hearth of the Auditors room -- and wrapped up and consumed all his papers." He notes on page 3 before closing: "Mr. Patterson must be mortified by the nomination of Mr. Marshall as Chief Justice."

GLC05754.09

1801/01/24

Goorich, Elizur, fl. 1799-1809

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Stephen Twining re: modifications to treaty, Sedition law, etc.

Complains that he is too busy writing to other people to write at length.

GLC05754.10

1801/02/04

Goorich, Elizur, fl. 1799-1809

Autograph letter signed

Title: to [Stephen Twining] re: ratification of Convention; votes

GLC05754.11

1801/02/11

Goorich, Elizur, fl. 1799-1809

Autograph letter signed

Title: to [Stephen Twining] re: tie for Presidency between Jefferson & Burr

Dated "1/2 past 3 o'clock." He writes: "On examining the votes of the electors in the presense of the Senate and House they were as follows for: Thomas Jefferson - 73; Aaron Burr - 73; John Adams - 65; Chs. C. Pickney - 64; John Jay -1. We have ballotted, as States, four times & Mr. Jefferson has eight states- Mr. Burr has six, and two are divided."

GLC05754.12

February 12, 1801

Goorich, Elizur, fl. 1799-1809

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Stephen Twining re: tie for Presidency between Jefferson & Burr continues

"It is now one o clock PM, we have balloted twenty eight times, uniformly eight for Jefferson - six for Burr & two divided - We cannot adjourn or do any other business[.] We have voted to ballot again on the morrow, at 11 oclock. I cannot guess the result."

GLC05754.13

1913

Bryan, William Jennings, 1860-1925

Book signed

Title: Speeches of William Jennings Bryan, revised and arranged by himself, with a biographical introduction by Mary Baird Bryan, his wife

Inscribed to P.L. Goldsborough, who may be Phillips Lee Goldsborough, governor of Maryland. Volume one consists of 347 pages; volume two 428 pages plus ten pages of advertisements.

GLC05683

1 January 1803

Jansen, Zacharias, fl. 1803

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Grants of money for children of slaves in Ulster County, New York]

Grants of money for the children of slaves in the town of Shawangunk, New York. Signed by Zacharias Jansen, several other members of the Jansen family, and various others. Refers to the eventual abolition of slavery in New York State. "...for the support and maintenance of the children of slaves duly registered and born after the fourth day of July, 1799 whose right of service has been abandoned by the respective proprietors of the mothers of such children in pursuance to the directions of the several acts of the Legislature for the gradual abolition of slavery ..." Lists the names and birth…

GLC05685

1868 ca.

Gardner, Alexander, 1821-1882

Photograph

Title: Fort Laramie peace council with Northern plains tribes, no. 39 [stereocard]

On yellow mount. Shows William T. Sherman, Winfield S. Hancock and Harney, with others plus small Indian girl.

GLC05686

1875

Book

Title: Constitution and Laws of the Cherokee Nation

From the estate of Frank James. Pasted-in Cherokee alphabet. Published by R. & T.A. Ennis, stationers, printers & book binders. "Published by authority of the General Council." Includes Act of Union between Eastern and Western Cherokee Indians, various internal laws and agreements.

GLC05687

1875

Pamphlet

Title: Journal of ... the 6th annual General Council of the Indian Territory

Printed by the Journal Steam Boat and Printing House.

GLC05688

1836/06/11

Jesup, Thomas S., 1788-1860

Autograph document signed

Title: Ordering southern army into battle against Creeks

GLC05690.01

1836/06/10

Autograph document

Title: Order No. 1 re: troop coordination [against the Creek Indians]

GLC05690.02

9 November 1845

Edwards, Cabel G., fl. 1845

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Rufus Edwards

Reports that their father is dead and describes his last weeks. Includes the surrender of his father's estate to his brother. Discusses his financial and legal troubles. Invites his brother and family in Ohio to go west to California, where they can escape the oppressive, violent government of the established United States. Mentions Mormonism and the saints moving west en masse.

GLC05691

1836/06/16

Scott, Winfield, 1786-1866

Document signed

Title: Orders No 8

Printed orders with AES by Robert Parker Parrott following up on Scott's order.

GLC05693

1755 ca.

Frye, Thomas, 1710-1762

Print

Title: His most Sacred Majesty George IIId, King of Britain, &c.

This document is a mezzotint depicting King George III. Three names are associated with the making of this print. The first, which is noted in the lower left corner of the engraving, is T. Frye. The note next to his name reads "ad vivum delineavit", which in Latin translates to "vividly depicted [by]". Frye is the artist who originally drew the portrait of King George III. The second name is noted in the lower right corner and reads "W. Panther fecit", which translates to "made [by]". This refers to the engraved plate of the print, which was made by Panther but copied off of T. Frye's…

GLC05694

21 March 1791

Boudinot, Elias, 1740-1821

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Elizabeth Ferguson

Complains about the poor real estate market in regard to the sale of Ms. Ferguson's land and currency inflation. Has an entire paragraph crossed out on page two. Possibly for probate.

GLC05698.01

1792/10/10

Gorham, Nathaniel, 1738-1796

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Samuel R. Gerry re: sending order of Senate on salaries of office holders

Transmitting an order of the Senate (not included) to "all Officers to furnish an account of the emoluments of their respective Offices."

GLC05698.02

11 June 1783

St. Clair, Arthur, 1734-1818

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvanus Bourne

Written by Major General St. Clair to Bourne. References Bourne's previous letter. Has left it at home, which has kept him from replying as particularly as he wanted. Letter deals with a business transaction the two made previously with a Mrs. Bayard. Says he has no recollection of the conveyances he mentions, but says he does not doubt their authenticity. Mentions how payments should be made. Says he will be a better correspondent as his army duties are about to cease. Relates information on his family. Free frank is signature "Genl. St. Clair."

GLC05698.03