14 March 1805

Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Isaac Briggs re: reports on formation of government & surveying of Louisiana

With three drafts of letters by Briggs to Jefferson.

GLC03872

20 March 1863

Davis, Jefferson, 1808-1889

Letter signed

Title: to Braxton Bragg

Davis tells General Bragg that he is glad Bragg's threat of force against the Georgia State Railroad to forward arms and ammunition did not need to be carried out. Notes that the Georgia Governor Joseph E. Brown, who had complained about Bragg's plan to seize the railroad, contended that he was doing all he could to help. Advises Bragg to ask for aid from the governor in the future, in fulfillment of his view that "Any conflict between Confederate and State authorities...should always be avoided if possible." Docketed by Bragg.

GLC03803

1862-1920

Walker, John G., 1835-1907

Header Record

Title: [John Grimes Walker's naval correspondence] [decimalized .01-.50]

49 items plus disbound orderly book and 2 collateral newsclippings on the launching of the USS "Walker" in 1918. Consists of his official naval correspondence. Walker's biography: Originally from New Hampshire, after his mother's death in 1846, Walker went to live with his uncle James W. Grimes, who was Governor of Iowa 1854-1858 and U.S. Senator from Iowa 1859-1869. Walker graduated from the naval academy in 1856 and served in the Brazilian Squadron afterwards. Taught mathematics at the naval academy 1859-1860. In Civil War served briefly on the "Connecticut," was named 1st Lieutenant on 2…

GLC03804

20 October 1837

Gallatin, Albert, 1761-1849

Letter signed

Title: [Call for a convention of bankers in order to effect resumption of specie payments].

Also signed by George Newbold and Cornelius W. Lawrence. This circular letter addressing the Panic of 1837, invites bankers "in the several states" to meet on 27 November in New York City "for the purpose of conferring on the time when specie payments may be resumed with safety, and on the measures necessary to effect that purpose." This copy is addressed to William Richmond, President of the Merchants Bank, Providence, Rhode Island. Signed as a member of the committee appointed by the officers of the banks of New York. At the time Gallatin was President of the National Bank of New York.

GLC03805.01

circa 1837

Pamphlet

Pamphlet

Title: Minutes of the proceedings of the bank convention held in the City of New York on the 27th of November 1837.

With original printed wrappers, stab-stitched as issued. Printed by Bowne & Co.

GLC03805.02

1837

Pamphlet

Pamphlet

Title: Report of the delegates of the banks of the City of New-York, to the bank convention, held at New-York, on 27th November to 1st December 1837.

Title continues: "Published by order of the General Committee of the City Banks." The convention had been called to respond to the Panic of 1837, and the report argues for the return to specie payments. The General Committee was led by President of the National Bank of New York Albert Gallatin. Printed in New York City by A. De Camp & Co. With original printed wrappers, stab-stitched as issued.

GLC03805.03

27 February 1812

Newbold, George, fl. 1812

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Samuel Coates

Reports on the political strategy involved in getting a charter for the Bank of America in New York. Details the contents of a letter H. Post sent him in relation to the applications for charter. Outlines strategy for working within the state legislature. Indicates that there are a number of Democrats who are opposed to the application, including the Governor of New York [Daniel D. Tompkins]. Discusses a situation involving Colonel Troup.

GLC03807

1788

Minot, George Richards, 1758-1802

Book

Title: The history of the insurrections, in Massachusetts, in the year 1786, and the rebellion consequent thereon

First edition copy published by Isaiah Thomas. Gives a historical account of Shay's Rebellion.

GLC03808

28 September 1864

Porter, David Dixon, 1813-1891

Document

Title: General Order

Printed general order from Rear Admiral Porter as Commander of the Mississippi Squadron. Porter was taking the leave of his officers and men as he assumed command of the North Atlantic Blockading Squadron. Praises their actions and says their efforts have been fruitful. Says that "Our commerce is now successfully, if not quietly, transported on the broad Mississippi, from one end to the other, and the same may almost be said with regard to its tributaries. These results are owing to the indomitable spirit evinced by the officers and men of the Mississippi Squadron." Stresses that they need…

GLC03810

23 January 1864

Allen, Littleberry W., fl. 1864

Autograph manuscript signed

Title: A Brief sketch of the war with the U.S. and of Battles in which I have been engaged or which I visited before the Dead Were Buried.

Signed by Allen as a Confederate prisoner of war and dated Johnsons Island, Ohio January 23rd, 1864. Allen signs as a captain in the Independent Cavalry of Virginia. He writes in the preface, "It is very hastily and therefore very imperfectly written as it was done amid a Bedlam of confusion: But being profoundly impressed with the mighty Struggle and being confidently hopeful of its grand success, I the more cheerfully write for my children that in after Years they may enter upon and enjoy the labors & sufferings of their Fathers; as I used to do when I was a child, to sit and listen…

GLC03811

31 January 1864

Wise, Henry A., 1806-1876

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William B. Taliaferro

Describing various kinds of food available, and inviting Taliaferro to come and take some for himself.

GLC03812

8 May 1792

Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826

Printed document signed

Title: An Act making certain Appropriations therein specified.

Act of Congress appropriating $34,497.90 to pay off various debts. The money is to come from either the Treasury or last year's surplus. Also sets aside funds for raising a regiment, and conducting foreign affairs.

GLC03813

28 February 1787

Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John Adams re: forwarding letter, affairs in France, Assembly of Notables

A diplomatic dispatch to Adams, mentioning the secrecy surrounding the Assembly of Notables, French revenue and the status of Protestants in France.

GLC03814

07 July 1842

Adams, John Quincy, 1767-1848

Printed document signed

Title: [Printed engraving of John Quincy Adams with note].

Note on verso indicates date Adams signed the print. Numbered 983 (the previous number 1279 has been struck).

GLC03815

06 May 1864

Photograph signed

Title: Carte de visite of Basil Wilson Duke

Basil Duke as Confederate prisoner of war at Fort Delaware. Signed on mount. Written at Fort Delaware

GLC03819

16 October 1861

Polk, Leonidas, 1806-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Thomas J. Churchill

Major General Polk (Confederate) informs Colonel Churchill "In the absence of Gnl Johnston your letter has been handed to me. I regret to say we have no arms to offer your command." Replies to a question posed by Major General Lewis (possibly Joseph Horace Lewis), stating "we would receive your Regt with this Column with pleasure if it were offered and armed." Instructs Churchill to place three new guns (which were, according to Lewis, in the Cumberland Gap) at General Felix Kirk Zollicoffer's disposal. Discusses the acquisition of guns and horses for Zollicoffer's reinforcement.

GLC03820

1862 ca.

Webster & Bro Louisville

Photograph signed

Title: Carte de visite of William Preston

Half-length image of Preston in Confederate general's uniform. Signed on mount.

GLC03821

7 July 1863

Vaughn, John Crawford, 1824-1875

Autograph endorsement signed

Title: [Endorsement on parole for Confederate Prisoner of War captured at Vicksburg]

Partially printed document created at Vicksburg, indicating that Confederate Daniel C. Staley vows not to take up arms against the United States. Signed 8 July by Captain and paroling officer William [Demean?]. Confederate General Vaughn's endorsement is written on verso. Vaughn signs across a notice created by Colonel John A. Rowan. Rowan's notice, written 21 July 1863, states that Staley is furloughed for 30 days to meet at a location specified by James Seddon, the Confederate Secretary of War. Includes calculations written in pencil on verso.

GLC03822

1868

Stanton & Butler

Photograph signed

Title: [Carte de visite of G.T. Beauregard]

G. T. (Gustave Toutant) Beauregard (1818-1893), full length in civilian clothes.

GLC03823

27 July 1863

Sherman, William T. (William Tecumseh), 1820-1891

Printed document

Title: [General order congratulating officers and soldiers of the 15th Army Corps after the fall of Vicksburg]

Major General Sherman issues General Orders from the Department of the Tennessee, camped on the Black River. Declares "Your Commander, in thus briefly reciting the events of the past seven months, thinks, in them, every officer and man has good reason to flatter himself that in producing this Grand Result, he has borne a part. In after years it will be the subject of pride to himself and children, and we know how our fellow countrymen were wild with joy when the telegraph spread the good tidings that the Mississippi was again made free by the courage and perseverance of their Brave…

GLC03828

16 April 1878

Parker, Ely S., 1828-1895

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Isaac Shanks re: asking a Tonawanda chief to help his sister manage his farm

Written on stationery of the NYC Police Department. Parker was a chief in the Seneca Indian tribe.

GLC03829

circa 1861

Silsbee, Case & Co.

Photograph signed

Title: Carte de visite of Frank K Brownell

Brownell holding saber and wearing Medal of Honor. He was awarded the Medal of Honor on June 20, 1877 for killing the murderer of Col. Elmer Ellsworth.

GLC03830

30 March 1862

Halleck, H.W. (Henry Wager), 1815-1872

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Edwin M. Stanton

Halleck writes to Stanton to report on Union troop strength in the western theater. Llists the number of troops under Generals Grant, Pope, Curtis, Strong, Steele, and Schofield, and the numbers in several state militia. Written on stationery of the Department of the Mississippi. At the bottom of the page, Halleck notes "(In cipher)."

GLC03831

10 May 1864

Meade, George Gordon, 1815-1872

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Horatio G. Wright.

Meade, Commander of the Army of the Potomac, informs General Wright that General Gershom Mott "taken position on your left will be under your direction." Instructs Wright to General Ambrose Burnside's relief if Wright hears heavy firing at Burnside. Relates that Lyman (possibly Colonel Theodore Lyman, Meade's aide) will inform Wright of the existing condition of affairs. Year inferred from content; possibly written during the Battle of Spotsylvania Court House.

GLC03832

1861-1865 ca.

Brady, Mathew B., 1823-1896

Photograph signed

Title: [Carte de visite of Irvin McDowell]

Signed on mount. Published by E. Anthony.

GLC03833