7 January 1881

Grant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson), 1822-1885

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Nathan Appleton

Former President Grant replies to a letter received 27 December 1880 from Boston lawyer Nathan Appleton. States that all investments in the construction of the Panama Canal under European management will be "sunk without any return to the investors ... to say nothing of the human lives that would be sacrificed in its construction."

GLC03635

14 January 1761

Hancock, John, 1737-1793

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Thomas Hancock

Hancock writes to his uncle. He mentions people he has met in London, as well as the death of Admiral Edward Boscawen before they had a chance to meet. He asks to be allowed to stay to see the coronation of George III. Hancock reports a rumor that Governor Ellis of Georgia will be appointed Governor of Nova Scotia. He also defends his expenses in London, particularly for clothing.

GLC03637

1778

Hutchins, Thomas, 1730-1789

Map

Title: A New map of Virginia, Pennsylvania....[with book:] A Topographical description

First edition, second issue. One of the most important early geographical descriptions of the West. Graff 2029, Howes H846. Accompanied by book. Not in Nebenzahl, Battle Plans of the American Revolution. Ex-Newberry Library. The map on light color on rivers, political borders and lake shores. Full title on map: "A New Map of the western part of Virginia, Pennsylvania, Maryland and North Carolina: Comprehending the River Ohio and all the Rivers which flow into it; Part of the River Mississippi, the whole of the Illinois River, Lake Erie, Part of the Lakes Huron, Michigan &c. and…

GLC03638

24 November 1791

Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William Short

Secretary of State Jefferson writes to Short, charge d'affaires to France. Short was in Europe negotiating a commercial treaty with France and handling details of a Dutch loan. Jefferson attempts to answer Short's request for information to quell rumors in France that America and Spain are on the brink of war. Recommends an essay on population by James Madison in the National Gazette be translated and published in France. Spends most of the letter on the slave uprising of Santo Domingo. Santo Domingo representatives went to America to request supplies to continue their revolt, but Jefferson…

GLC03639

14 July 1798

Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Maria Eppes

Writes with fatherly concern to his daughter that he has learned of her illness and hopes that she is recovering. Advises that though he is anxious to see her, she should only travel if she is strong enough. Mentions that his eyes have been very sore for a few days but are better now. This delayed the men working on the roof of Monticello and he is anxious to have it done.

GLC03640

18 October 1861

Johnson, Andrew, 1808-1875

Autograph letter signed

Title: to [Hickey] re: suppressing rebellion in Tennessee and allowing exiles to return

GLC03645

9 July 1782

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Samuel Osgood

Writes to Osgood, then a member of the Continental Congress and the treasury board, to request that Congress pay Baron von Steuben. States that "it has been owing to [von Steuben] that a substantial discipline has been established in the American Army," that he "is particularly attached to the cause of America," but "can no longer live without pay." (See GLC02437.01480 for the retained copy of this letter)

GLC03646

4 February 1870

Lincoln, Mary Todd, 1818-1882

Autograph letter signed

Title: to James Orne

Writes that she has been suffering from an illness this winter which her doctor believes is an inflammation of the spine brought on by great mental stress. He has advised her to go south, but she admits candidly that she does not have to money to do so. Describes the pain she is experiencing and her fear that she will lose the ability to walk. Comments shamefully that with her small means, she can only stay in second class boarding houses. Observes that the doctor told her that all of Germany would like to see the wife of such a great man put in a more comfortable position; bitterly remarks…

GLC03651

6 May 1729

Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Abraham Van Hoorn

Discusses the patenting of Indian lands in New York. Expresses concerns that their "adversaries Mr. Rutgers Bleeker & Compy. design to take in more Land than they purchased from the Natives." Discusses what actions they should take to protect their interests.

GLC03652

29 March 1825

Taney, Roger Brooke, 1777-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Nathaniel Williams

Discusses the case of Solomon Etting vs. the Bank of the United States. Informs that the argument has ended today though he cannot render a guess about what the decision will be. Indicates that the case has generated a lot of excitement and will be carefully decided.

GLC03545.01

9 March 1830

Taney, Roger Brooke, 1777-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Nathaniel Williams

Discusses the case of the United States vs. Robertson. Explains why he did not reply to his correspondent's request right away. Remarks that he learned that the recipient already had the needed information and that the case was not to be tried at this time anyway.

GLC03545.02

26 February 1827

Taney, Roger Brooke, 1777-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Nathaniel Williams

Reports on the health of Judge [Sewal?]. Mentions the decision on the insolvency law. Remarks that he does not know when the Goodings case will be tried.

GLC03545.03

25 February 1826

Taney, Roger Brooke, 1777-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Nathaniel Williams

Discusses an upcoming case and when it will be tried. States that he still has confidence in the case.

GLC03545.05

21 February 1827

Taney, Roger Brooke, 1777-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Nathaniel Williams

Analyzes a decision on the insolvency law. Discusses a university and the appointment of a committee. Mentions the Goodings case.

GLC03545.06

5 February 1831

Taney, Roger Brooke, 1777-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Nathaniel Williams

Discusses a case he is handling and informs that he will not be able to be in Baltimore for the next two weeks. Briefly mentions other legal matters.

GLC03545.07

18 April 1833

Taney, Roger Brooke, 1777-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Nathaniel Williams

Informs that President Andrew Jackson is to assist in the laying of the cornerstone of a monument to the memory of George Washington's mother on 7 May. States that members of the President's cabinet are invited to attend. Asks if a case Williams is to handle will keep him in Baltimore that day, if so, the President will excuse him from attending.

GLC03545.08

11 December 1835

Wise, Henry A., 1806-1876

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Nathaniel Williams

Discusses an upcoming fraud court case and indicates that he does not know much about it. Refers Wise to Colonel James Polk of Somerset County, Maryland to get more information.

GLC03545.12

1866

Gardner, Alexander, 1821-1882

Photograph album

Title: Gardner's Photographic Sketchbook of the War. 2 Vols.

These albums are in the original format, showing photographs taken while in Brady's studio. Depicts Antietam, Gettysburg, Petersburg, etc.

GLC03547

1812-1873

Header Record

Title: Collection of letters from the archive of Baltimore attorney Nathaniel Williams [Decimalized] 69 items

From the archive of Baltimore attorney Nathaniel Williams.

GLC03545

12 April 1825

Taney, Roger Brooke, 1777-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Nathaniel Williams

Discusses their payment of $200 for a trial.

GLC03545.04

16 September 1830

Wirt, William, 1772-1834

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Nathaniel Williams

Discusses a conflict between a recent Circuit Court ruling and an act of the Maryland legislature concerning William's role as trustee of the Elkton Bank.

GLC03545.09

19 January 1813

Pinkney, William, 1764-1822

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Nathaniel Williams

Expresses his agreement with a legal statement concerning a court case.

GLC03545.10

8 January 1822

Story, Joseph, 1779-1845

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Nathaniel Williams

Declines to write a recommendation to President James Monroe because of a disagreement. He writes, "... at present I am in very ill humour with the President for refusing an office to a Brother of mine (the only one of profit I ever asked for any one of the family)." States that he will not write to the President or any of his department heads until he receives an explanation.

GLC03545.11

16 July 1823

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

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Nathaniel Williams

Discusses a payment he must make and states he is unable to pay it at the time because money he was expecting did not come through. Hopes to be able to pay it next time he is in Baltimore. The year could be either 1823 or 1825 because the handwriting is unclear.

GLC03545.13

17 September 1819

Dorsey, Walter, 1771-1823

Document signed

Title: [Transcript of record in the case of James McCulloch, an insolvent debtor]

Record of the case of McCulloch, a man being held in the Baltimore County jail for not being able to pay his debts. McCulloch agrees to give up any personal possessions to cover the debt. Lists his possessions and his creditors. Details the proceedings of the case. Signed by Dorsey as the Chief Judge of the sixth Judicial District of Maryland and Chief Justice of the Baltimore County Court.

GLC03545.14