1872

Still, William, 1821-1902

Book

Title: The underground railroad. A record of facts, authentic narratives, letters, &c., narrating the hardships, hair-breadth escapes and death struggles...

(title continues)... of the slaves in their efforts for freedom, as related by themselves and others, or witnessed by the author; together with sketches of some of the largest stockholders and most liberal aiders and advisers of the road. Printed by Porter & Coates. Contains a frontispiece printed portrait of Still, and woodcut illustrations throughout text. An exhaustive volume containing narratives, testimonies, and biographies.

GLC05843

1883

Still, William, 1821-1902

Book

Title: Still's underground rail road records. Revised edition. With a life of the author. Narrating the hardships, hairbreadth escapes and death struggles of the slaves in their efforts for freedom.

Contains woodcut illustrations. Published by Still. Includes a printed portrait of Still opposite title page. An exhaustive volume containing narratives, testimonies, and biographies.

GLC05844

1850

Stuart, Moses, 1780-1852

Pamphlet

Title: Conscience and the Constitution with remarks on the recent speech of the Hon. Daniel Webster in the Senate of the United States on the subject of slavery.

Published by Crocker & Brewster. Stuart, a minister and Professor of Biblical Studies at Andover Seminary (near Boston), justifies slavery using a Biblical argument. Also predicts the economic repercussions of abolition: "Suppose the black population are made free; then what is to be done with them after this, specially in those States, or parts of States, where they are more numerous than the whites; how are they going to live and prosper... What then I ask the Abolitionists... what is to be done with such a population?" Argues for colonization.

GLC05845

1863

Thompson, Joseph Parrish, 1819-1879

Pamphlet

Title: Christianity and emancipation; or, the teachings and influence of the Bible against slavery.

Printed by Anson D. F. Randolph. Thompson is identified as pastor of the Broadway Tabernacle Church. Bound with string. Printed circa May 1863.

GLC05846

circa 1910

Twain, Mark, 1835-1910

Pamphlet

Title: The suppressed chapter of "life on the Mississippi"

Leaflet consisting of the suppressed chapter of Twain's book Life on the Mississippi, which was published in 1883. First edition. Marked as number 230 of 250 numbered copies of the first printing. Comparing Northern and Southern society, Twain discusses public indifference. Criticizes the tendency for Southerners to maintain similar opinions and to vote the same way. Opens by stating "I missed one thing in the South- African slavery. That horror is gone, and permanently ... half the South is at last emancipated, half the South is free. But the white half is apparently as far from…

GLC05847

28 February 1781

Lafayette, Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier, marquis de, 1757-1834

Autograph letter signed

Title: to [Elijah] Vose

Informs Colonel Vose that he will find three days provisions for his troops in Trenton, New Jersey, in addition to boats to accommodate his men on their trip from New Jersey to Virginia to counter British Brigadier General Benedict Arnold. Gives him advice on the path his troops should take and warns against stopping in Philadelphia, saying "it would have many inconveniences." Advises him to keep in mind the wind and the health of his men when choosing his course. Gives instructions on embarking horses onto the vessels. Postscript written vertically in the margin of page three requests…

GLC05848

1783

Vose, Joseph, 1738-1816

Object

Title: [Society of Cincinnati gold enameled eagle medallion with 2 cuff links]

Accompanied by blue and white shirt cuff buttons or links.

GLC05849

5 November 1876

Ingraham, Linton S., 1856-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Alexander Hamilton Stephens

Ingrahm writes as a student at the University of Atlanta to Stephens, his former master. Saw Barner Shelgrin yesterday, as he promised Stephens he would, noting that Shelgrin is still on crutches and will be for seven or eight months. Of life as a student, writes, "I have to saw wood every morning, after breakfast one hour we have to work one hour evry day and two hour evry Saturday. we get tolerably fare eating up here not the findest [finest] and not worst... The class what Studies Latin will not commece [commence] until Chrismas..." Mentions Fannie and Ginny.

GLC05850

9 September 1863

Howard, Oliver Otis, 1830-1909

Manuscript document signed

Title: Report of the operations of 11th Corps From June 28th to July 25th exclusive of the Battle of Gettysburg.

Reports activities of the 11th Corps, Army of the Potomac. Mentions Confederate and Union troop locations and actions. Refers to specific commanders, including Generals George Gordon Meade, John Sedgwick, and Alexander Schimmelfennig. Writes "I believe the Corps successfully Executed every order of the Commanding General of the Army. Sometimes the marches were long and tedious but they were always performed with cheerfulness and very little struggling case be laid to our Charge. I feel grateful to the officers and men of th[?] Corps for the part they have done in this eventful campaign,…

GLC05851

1872/07/27

Pillow, Gideon Johnson, 1806-1878

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Horace Porter re: claim against Government, support for Grant

The claim against the government should be paid but not publicized in order to preserve his support and influence for Grant in the upcoming election.

GLC05852

3 September 1862

Smith, Edmund Kirby, 1824-1893

Letter signed

Title: to Braxton Bragg

Battle report details Confederate victory outside Richmond, Kentucky. "The remnant of the Federal force in Kentucky, is making its way, utterly demoralized & scattered to the Ohio." Discusses future action. Hopes to soon take Cincinnati, says "all that is needed to accomplish the objects of the campaign, is to have our left in communication with your right. If I am supported, & can be supplied with arms, 25,000 Kentucky troops in a few days would be added to my command."

GLC05853

18 December 1859

Wise, Henry A., 1806-1876

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Charles D. Meigs

Governor Wise responds to a letter from Meigs, a professor of obstetrics and diseases of women at the Jefferson Medical College (in Philadelphia). Arguing for unity between North and South, writes, "I eagerly grasp your hand, as Thomas Jefferson did Benjamin Franklin's at Carpenter's Hall on the 4th of July 1776." Claims Northerners "meddle with what is not their business." Writes, "I am a Union man- have been so ever. Mean to be so, forever. But if my honor is pricked in any Union I will burst its bonds... I mean to fight for the Union- never against it- but fight I will if it is…

GLC05854

4 June 1858

Ericsson, John, 1803-1889

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John B. Kitchen

Written by noted Swedish inventor Ericsson. Tells him to put off construction of the "Caloric boat." Regrets having to say this because he believes the engine would useful. Says he wants to test other large engines that are weaker before they continue on the potentially more powerful Caloric engine.

GLC05857

circa 4 July 1866

Pierce, Benjamin, 1809-1880

Autograph document signed

Title: Every star is itself a complete world, filled with the majesty of God.

A meditation on the divine order of the universe, followed by an Euler equation and a discussion on it: "this equation was discovered by a man, it governs all the stars, and is more comprehensive than the created universe."

GLC05858

1856

O'Callaghan, E.B., fl. 1856

Book

Title: Colonial History... Holland Documents, Vol. 1 [with fold-out maps]

One volume only. Printed by Weed, Parson and Co. Rebound. Three large facsimile maps (damaged by refolding) are housed separately.

GLC05859

1777 ca.

Habermann, Francois X., 1721-1796

Print

Title: Die Anlandung der Englischen Troupen zu Neu Yorck [New York][in French & German (with collateral folder of newspaper clippings)]

Shows debarking British troops in a highly imaginative setting. Hand-colored engraving, in watercolor, by Francois Xaver Habermann. Title in French and German. Full title: "[German] Die Anlandung der Englischen Troupen zu Neu Yorck." and "[French] Debarquement des Troupes engloises [sic] a nouvelle Yorck". The French title at top center has been printed backwards, in the manner of a "Vue d'Optique." From the "Collection des Prospects" (LC-USZ62-45372). Part of a series of Vues d'Optique printed at Augsburg; other prints in the series include New Yorkers pulling down George III's statue (…

GLC05860.01

1840/10/05

Webster, Daniel, 1782-1852

Broadside

Title: Great Speech of the Hon. Daniel Webster at Richmond.... [on silk]

Full title: "Great Speech of the Hon. Daniel Webster at Richmond, Virginia, Monday, Oct. 5, 1840. Reported for the Herald, by William H. Attree." Report's Webster's speech at the Whig presidential nominating convention in Richmond with audience reaction. Criticizing Van Buren's administration at his party's convention: "Executive power has increased, and is dangerous to the free institutions of our land." Printed in 6 columns on silk with decorative bands framing the text and a hovering eagle at the top holding an "E Pluribus Unum" banner.

GLC05862

1755

Le Rouge, George L., fl. 1755

Map

Title: Canada et Louisiane [double page engraving with handcoloring]

Drawn by George Le Rouge, Engineer to the King. With hand-colored outlines. Double-page engraving showing the east coast of North America from New Foundland to Florida, with insets of Niagara Falls (small), New Orleans (medium) and upper Louisiana (large). The border of the English colonies clearly runs along the Alleghenies. Forts are also indicated, including Washington's Fort Necessity.

GLC05714

8 May 1779

McHenry, James, 1753-1816

Autograph letter signed

Title: to S. Smith

Written by McHenry as a secretary to General George Washington to Colonel Smith. References Smith's previous letter. It appears that Smith is trying to decide if he should leave the army to deal with business affairs. McHenry says he is sure Smith wouldn't leave the army except reluctantly. McHenry then claims he is desirous to stay in the army because he doesn't hold riches to as high a regard as others do. Says "For my own part I shall be prouder in poverty should the war terminate in the happiness of the people, than in any wealth, which I might accumulate from the civil exercise of any…

GLC05715

15 November 1880

Douglass, Frederick, 1818-1895

Autograph letter signed

Title: to N. C. Corbin

Douglass, serving as a United States Marshal, replies to a letter from Colonel Corbin sent 12 November 1880. Corbin invited Douglass to serve on Inaugural Ceremony committees (for the inauguration of President James Garfield, to be held 4 March 1881). Corbin informed Douglass that the ceremonies will require reception, military encampment, music, recreation, and other committees. Douglass declines, stating that because of custom requiring U.S. Marshals to serve a prominent role in the ceremonies, he will wait until he is assigned a role by those in charge. Written on United States Marshal…

GLC05717

1857/01/12

Houston, Sam, 1793-1863

Letter signed

Title: to John G. Tod re: obtaining a federal contract; the new Buchanan administration

Discussing the Buchanan administration: "Trouble comes enough when a man finds it out himself."

GLC05718

1835/10/23

Jackson, Andrew, 1767-1845

Document signed

Title: to Carey A. Harris

Appoints Harris as interim Secretary of War "during the temporary absence of the Secretary fir that Department."

GLC05722.01

1836/03/30

Jackson, Andrew, 1767-1845

Autograph manuscript

Title: to Lewis Cass

Calling captains back to their companies. Written in the third person. Pencil note added later identifies recipient as Carey A. Harris, which is incorrect.

GLC05722.02

1836/10/15

Jackson, Andrew, 1767-1845

Autograph manuscript

Title: to Carey A. Harris re: criticizing paying John Ross to attend Congress

Written in the third person. "If Mr. Bell had been as attentive to the pay of the volunteers as he was to John Ross & others to have them paid for attending Congress & opposing the treaty the appropriation would have been made as required."

GLC05722.03

1836/12/01

Jackson, Andrew, 1767-1845

Autograph manuscript

Title: to Carey A. Harris re: interpretation of 14th Sect. of Choctaw Treaty

Asking Harris to bring Samuel Gorman's letter regarding Choctaw Treaty. Written in the third person.

GLC05722.04