1733

Zenger, John P., 1697-1746

Newspaper

Title: New-York weekly journal. [Vol. 932, no. 12 (January 21, 1733)]

Bitterly criticizes governors who abuse their power. States that "plagues, epidemical distempers, and famines are tolerable evils, compared to an ill governor and supreme magistrate." Specifically criticizes Governor Lowther of Barbados. Also includes three editorials addressed to Zenger, one of which discusses a response published in the New York Gazette to a paper criticizing Governor William Cosby of New York. In addition to the editorials, the journal also includes a section for New York and New York customs house arrivals and departures. The advertisement section includes an…

GLC06108.02

1734

Zenger, John P., 1697-1746

Newspaper

Title: New-York weekly journal. [Vol. 932, no. 51 (October 21, 1734)]

Contains an account of a meeting at Court, in London, between King George II, Queen Caroline, and Tomo Chachi, Indian king of the Creek Nation. News from The Hague reports on a battle fought between the French and Italian under the commands of Marshal de Coigny and Count Merci. The battle was fought during the War of the Polish Succession. Includes an editorial in which the writer defends Zenger and his correspondents. The writer argues that the Governor (Willian Cosby) falsley accuses Zenger and others of libel and of being enemies of the government, simply because they are not "…

GLC06108.03

1735

Zenger, John P., 1697-1746

Newspaper

Title: New-York weekly journal. [Vol. 933, no. 88 (July 14, 1735)]

Published three weeks before Zenger's trial. Argues that resistance is necessary in order to preserve and protect man's natural right to equity and self-preservation. Warns against submission to corrupt powers and those who consider themselves above the law. Announces the murder of Capt. Christopher Brooks at the hands of his crew members and consequently the takeover of the ship by Boatswain Robert Anderson. Includes an update on the War of the Polish Succession. In addition to the editorial, the journal also includes a section on foreign affairs with an update on the War of the Polish…

GLC06108.04

1735

Zenger, John P., 1697-1746

Newspaper

Title: New-York weekly journal. [Vol. 933, no. 98 (September 22, 1735)]

Bitterly denounces the government of William Cosby, although the writer never uses the Governor's name in the essay. Particularly focuses on the corruption of the counselors and ministers who surround the governor and prevent the voice of the people from reaching Cosby. Includes an update on the War of the Polish Succession. Reports the capture of a suspect carrying counterfeit bills from Connecticut. The suspect was imprisoned and found to be carrying a total of one hundred pounds. Advertises the soon-to-be-published "A Brief Narrative of the Case and Tryal of John Peter Zenger,…

GLC06108.05

circa 1815

Tudor, William, 1779-1830

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Jury decision of the Supreme Judicial Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts]

Also signed by Daniel Davis as Solicitor General of Massachusetts, and Andrew Cunningham as Foreman. Contemporary copy of the decision in the case of two printers, Thomas Rowe and Joshua Hooper, accused of sedition against the government of the United States. Hooper and Rowe were publishers of a newspaper, "The Yankee." On 20 January they printed a slanderous and malicious article criticizing the legislature of Massachusetts for weakening on the issue of Massachusetts seceding from the United States. Describes the content of the newspaper article and details the seditious accusations made…

GLC06417.01

circa 1815

Hooper & Rowe, fl. 1814-1817

Newspaper

Title: [Clipping from the Yankee newspaper criticizing the Massachusetts legislature]

Article clipped from the Yankee newspaper criticizes the Massachusetts legislature for backing down on the issue of Massachusetts seceding from the United States and calls them a "lifeless body." Puts the blame on Governor Caleb Strong of Massachusetts. The two publishers of the Yankee newspaper, Joshua Hooper and Thomas Rowe, were accused of sedition against the United States government for printing this article. Date inferred from content. See GLC06417.01 for the jury decision in the case.

GLC06417.02

1 January to 4 January 1849

Sarah, fl. 1849-1850

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Everett

Writes to her friend in Middleborough, Massachusetts, about her improving health, the new year, and wishing he were at home with her. Wishes she had psychic ability so she would always know what he was doing. Scolds him for his lack of correspondence and wonders if a certain woman has been occupying his time. Assures him that she will not be going sleigh riding with Mr. G any time soon. Discusses James and Lori (possibly a brother and sister-in-law) and his plans to mine gold in California. Wonders if Everett will get "gold fever" and move even further away for an even longer period of…

GLC06573.01

20 April to 3 May 1849

Sarah, fl. 1849-1850

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Everett

Writes to her friend in Middleborough, Massachusetts, scolding him for his lack of correspondence. She is angry and wonders why she continues to write at all. Wonders if he is waiting to hear from her. Mentions having two teeth extracted without chloroform and how brave she was. Has decided to hold off on anesthetic until she has four removed. Ponders the possibility that Everett has died or married someone else. Reports that one of her clan is getting married and will not tell him if it is her. She hopes his letter arrives before she changes her name! Letter has no date, but possibly…

GLC06573.02

September 1849

Sarah, fl. 1849-1850

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Everett

Writes to her friend using a new pen she is sure will make a difference. Expresses her loneliness without him and says she only lives when they are together and apologizes for inquiring about a possible marriage. She plainly explains that she would like to know where their relationship is going and that if he was more communicative, it would prevent much mental anguish.

GLC06573.03

January 6 to January 15,1850

Sarah, fl. 1849-1850

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Everett

Writes to her husband who is currently in Boston. Mentions having received a letter from James (possibly a brother) who was seriously ill and has since forsaken California. Thanks Everett for sending papers, which are just as appreciated as letters. Worries about his safety in such a "mixed population" as there is in Boston. Writes that she is becoming increasingly anxious about his safety and worries constantly. Reports that she has received another letter from James and that he is recovered and his business is picking up. Is considering visiting a friend and waits for Everett's…

GLC06573.04

19 May 1850

Sarah, fl. 1849-1850

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Everett

Writes to her husband (possibly in Plymouth) about visiting several friends and family members. Mentions the death of a family friend and the subsequent return of Catherine (possibly a sister). Is sorry she will not be able to see him this week but is glad to have finally received his letter. Talks about their baby and how it is getting along. Signed G.S. Rob[inson]. Written on blue paper.

GLC06573.05

8 December 1850

Sarah, fl. 1849-1850

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Everett

Writes to her husband about his lack of correspondence. Expresses great grief over his inability to visit and, more so, his broken promises to see her. Written on blue paper.

GLC06573.06

30 July 1863

French, William Henry, 1815-1881

Manuscript

Title: [Circular reporting troop mobilization to New York City]

Official copy signed clerically by W[illiam].F.A. Torbert as adjutant and Albert Ordway and countersigned by J.H. Chase. Reports the march of the 20th Regiment Indiana Volunteers and the 1st Regiment Massachusetts Volunteers to New York City during the Draft Riots. Copy made 16 December 1863

GLC08523.01

30 July 1863

Meade, George Gordon, 1815-1872

Printed document

Title: [Extract of Special Orders, No. 202]

Partially printed document countersigned by W.F.A. Torbert with the clerical signature of S. Williams. Orders the senior officer accompanying troops to New York to telegraph the number of soldiers to the Chief Quartermaster General so he may provide adequate transportation. Written on Third Army Corps letterhead. "Third Army Corps" has been struck and replaced with "Army of the Potomac."

GLC08523.02

3 August 1863

French, William Henry, 1815-1881

Manuscript

Title: [Circular coordinating transportation to New York City]

Official copy signed clerically by W[illiam].F.A. Torbert as adjutant and Albert Ordway and countersigned by J.H. Chase.Orders all troops being sent to New York to report to Warrenton for transportation to that city. The regiments affected are the 2nd and 12th New Hampshire, 20th Indiana, and 1st Massachusetts. Copy made 16 December 1863.

GLC08523.03

1778/11/06

Duffield, John, fl. 1778

Document signed

Title: [Receipt for tea]

Duffield attests to receiving 837 British pounds worth of tea from Robert Campbell.

GLC08696.01

1779/10/25

Brown & Morgan, fl. 1779

Document

Title: [Receipt for tea and sugar]

Attests to receipt of two half chests of tea and one barrel of sugar by Greenbury Dorsey, possibly Greensbury Dorsey (d. 1807) of Huntington County, Pennsylvania.

GLC08696.02

1780/07/14

Hopkins, R., fl. 1780

Document

Title: [Receipt for tea]

Attests to receipt of 179 pounds of tea by Greenbury Dorsey, possibly Greensbury Dorsey (d. 1807) of Huntington County, Pennsylvania. Notes that R. Hopkins was paid $6000.

GLC08696.03

1810

Gallatin, Albert, 1761-1849

Pamphlet

Title: Letter from the Secretary of the Treasury on the Subject of American Manufactures

First edition of second American report on manufacturing.

GLC08891

1793

Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826

Pamphlet

Title: Papers Relative to Great Britain

Transcripts of letters from the U.S. Department of State, 1782-1793, relating to Great Britain. The final 32 pages are transcripts of letters written in French.

GLC08892

circa 1800

Broadside

Title: New York Slavery

"A Statement, Shewing the Aggregate Number of Persons in each of the Wards of the city of New York, and in each of the Counties in this State, including, however, no more than three-fifths of the whole number of slaves."

GLC08893

20 April 1865

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

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Frederick Schuckhardt

General Sherman replies to a previous letter from Schuckhardt. Discusses assisting their mutual friend Joseph Grafton with recovering the body of his brother Captain James Ingersoll Grafton, who was killed the previous month in the Battle of Averasborough. Relates he will ensure that Grafton's grave is properly marked, and he will assist in bringing the body back to the Grafton family's home area. Writes "I think the War is nearly if not quite over." States that he has been negotiating with General Joseph E. Johnston, and the results of this negotiation will be presented to the President…

GLC08895.02

1793

Pamphlet

Title: The Constitution of the New-Jersey Society, for the Promoting of Abolition of Slavery...

GLC08896

1795

Pamphlet

Title: Minutes of the Proceedings of the Second Convention of Delegates from the Abolition Societies Established in Different Parts of the United States, Assembled in Philadelphia ...

GLC08897

June 22, 1862

Beauregard, Pierre Gustave Toutant, 1818-1893

Autograph manuscript signed

Title: Answers to questions included in a 14 June 1862 interrogation by Confederate President Jefferson Davis

General Beauregard answers questions Davis originally posed to Colonel W. P. Johnston regarding the 19 April-10 June Battle of Corinth, a Union victory. Beauregard includes both Davis's questions and his own replies. Mentions Generals Braxton Bragg, Polk (possibly Leonidas Polk), Earl Van Dorn, William Joseph Hardee, Sterling Price, and John Cabell Breckinridge. States that his actions were approved by General Robert E. Lee. Addresses issues such as choice of position and strategy, prevalent sickness in camp, and loss of military stores.

GLC08898