19 April 1819

Mason, Jeremiah, 1768-1848

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Samuel Smith

New Hampshire State Representative Mason introduces Mr. Parker, a clergyman who will visit Baltimore from Portsmouth, to Maryland Senator Smith.

GLC02505.32

7 June 1750

Oliver, Andrew, fl. 1750

Document signed

Title: to Messrs. Williams & Hopkins s

Discusses the principles and moral character of Mr. Stiles, possibly Ezra Stiles, President of Yale College.

GLC02505.33

19 July 1804

Osgood, Samuel, 1748-1813

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Elisha Jenkins

Forwards a document (not included) that he thought was already sent. Hopes Jenkins will excuse this slip as a mere accident. Embossed revenue stamp in lower right corner (page upside down) depicts a circle surrounding stars with the words "Com. Rev. C.S. XX Cents."

GLC02505.34

12 July 1804

Paterson, William, 1745-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George Simpson

Written by Paterson, a signer of the U.S. Constitution, as a Supreme Court Justice to Simpson as cashier of the Bank of the United States. Asks that Andrew Bayard be allowed to receive 875 dollars for him, which is a quarter of his salary as an associate justice.

GLC02505.35

4 December 1807

Randolph, John, 1773-1833

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joseph Scott

Written by Randolph as a U.S. Congressman from Virginia to Major Scott. In his carelessness, says he forgot to ask Scott to procure supplies for Roanoke. Said if he had gone to Petersburg he would have bought them there because they are cheaper, but he was unable to go. Says that yesterday they were on the point of a legislative victory for arming the militia. Fears it will be "snatched from our hands by an adjournment." Wax seal partially extent.

GLC02505.37

26 November 1790

Rittenhouse, David, 1732-1796

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John Nicholas

Discusses some matters involving vouchers in his possession chargeable to the United States. Addressed to Nicholas as Comptroller General.

GLC02505.38

13 April 1831

Story, Joseph, 1779-1845

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Theodore Sedgwick, Jr.

Informs Sedgwick that Chief Justice John Marshall resides in Richmond, Virginia and mail for him should be sent there. Remarks that Sedgwick is highly esteemed at Cambridge Law School. Addressed to Sedgwick in Stockbridge, Massachusetts.

GLC02505.39

28 August 1861

Washburn, Israel, 1813-1883

Autograph letter signed

Title: to H. J. Libley & Co.

Israel Washburn, Jr., Governor of Maine, asserts that blouses for the 7th and 8th Regiments have to be two inches longer. Asks if Libley & Co. factored the extra length into their original offer. Requests more blouse cloth, 250 shirts with pockets, and 1000 drawers. Written on State of Maine Executive Department stationery. One black and white bust engraving of Washburn included.

GLC02505.42

1898

Wilson, Woodrow, 1856-1924

Book signed

Title: George Washington

Inscription regarding Washington's greatness dated Princeton, New Jersey, 2 November 1905. Illustrated by Pyle, Fenn, et al. Deckle edges.

GLC02551.01

1915 ca.

Wilson, Woodrow, 1856-1924

Photograph signed

Title: Studio portrait of Woodrow Wilson by Harris & Ewing

GLC02551.02

1796/09/20

Washington, George, 1732-1799

Pamphlet

Title: The President's address to the people... [farewell address -- proof copy]

The only separate book printing, by J. Ormrod and Conrad. With proof reader's notes and marks. Signature of Robert Meir on first page. Howes WI43, Sabin 101579

GLC02556

1796/09/17

Hudson & Goodwin, fl. 1787-1800

Broadside

Title: Address of the late General George Washington, to the citizens of the United States, on declining a re-election to the office of president.

An early broadside printing by Hudson and Goodwin. In this speech, George Washington declines a re-election to the office of President and offers counsel on governance to the country. Two signatures on verso.

GLC02557

1836/03/02

Ellis, Richard, 1781-1846

Broadside

Title: [Texas Declaration of Independence]

Declares that a "Free, Sovereign, and Independent Republic" has been constituted by the people of Texas. The Dr. Paul Burns copy, listed in the Thomas Taylor census Texfake as #2 of authentic copies. Printed by Baker and Bordens, San Felipe de Austin. Dimensions refer to document unmounted.

GLC02559

1846/01/10

Green, Thomas J., 1802-1863

Letter signed

Title: Circular letter "To the People of Texas" re: attack on Sam Houston

A savage attack on Houston's supposed duplicity in disowning the Mier expedition against Mexico. The Mier expedition (filibustering) was stopped, captured and then literally decimated by Santa Anna. This copy addressed to George Sykes. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC02564

1843/01/14

Burleson, Edward, fl. 1835-1843

Autograph letter signed

Title: to James Love re: running for President of Texas

Written as Vice President of Texas. Burleson was a friend of Love (Handbook of Texas II: 85)

GLC02571

1 November 1854

Pierce, Franklin, 1804-1869

Document signed

Title: [Authorization for James Buchanan to conclude a Consular Convention with Great Britian]

President Pierce directs Secretary of State William Learned Marcy to affix the United States seal. Confirms full power for Buchanan, Minister to Great Britain, to conclude a consular convention.

GLC02585

1850

Webster, Daniel, 1782-1852

Pamphlet

Title: Speech of the honorable Daniel Webster, on the Compromise Bill

Speech defending his previous speech on 7 March 1850, during which he had supported the proposed Compromise of 1850. Following his March speech Webster was attacked by many abolitionists as having deserted the North. Here he defends his actions, saying he supports a compromise because it is what is best for the nation, even if it will lead to his personal detriment. Believes that an end to sectionalism is more important than any other issue at hand. Ends his speech: "I was born an American; I live an American; I shall die an American; and I intend to perform the duties incumbent upon me…

GLC02586

September 1790

Carey, Mathew, 1760-1839

Magazine

Title: [American Museum or Universal magazine; volume VIII, no. 3].

Signed by Secretary of War Henry Knox. Includes Jefferson's report on currency and weight and measures, Washington's State of the Union address, and a letter by Franklin on death by lightning strike. Printed by Carey, Stewart, & Co.

GLC02593.02

1864/03/26

Johnson, Reverdy, 1796-1876

Autograph letter signed

Title: to an unknown recipient re: relations with France

GLC02594

1865

Kimmel, & Forster, fl. 1864-1865

Print

Title: Columbia's noblest sons

Print of Columbia crowning an image of George Washington and an image of Abraham Lincoln with laurel leaves. To the left of Washington are images from his presidency and the American Revolution, and on the right of Lincoln are images from his presidency and the Civil War. At Columbia's feet are broken shackles, an eagle, and cannons. She is stepping on a lion, which might represent the British Empire. Marked "Lithog. & print by Chr. Kimmel & Forster 254 & 256 Canal St., N.Y." Copyrighted by Henry & William Voight and published by "Manson Lang, 512 Broadway, New York."

GLC02597

28 June 1901

McKinley, William, 1843-1901

Document signed

Title: [Presidential commutation for Charles J. Miller, who was indicted for failing to transmit Internal Revenue records and fined $700 on 7 January 1901]

Miller's fine was for failing to produce records from his business as a wholesale liquor dealer; it was commuted to $50 and costs by McKinley, no reason provided. Partly printed document signed by McKinley, countersigned by Acting Attorney General L.C. Pratt.

GLC02599

18 April 1865

Spinner, Francis Elias, 1802-1890

Printed document signed

Title: [Certificate of deposit by Kansas soldier donating his savings to the U.S. Government]

Partially printed certificate of the U.S. Treasury filled out by hand. Patriotic $50 donation by soldier Alfred T. Jackson of Co. D of the 1st Regiment of Kansas Mounted Infantry indicated to be the "amount of his savings as a soldier." Spinner was treasurer of the United States.

GLC02609

1837-1908

Stafford, Robert H., fl. 1837-1866

Header Record

Title: Robert H. Stafford Collection [Decimalized .01- .98]

Stafford enlisted as a sergeant in the 12th Alabama infantry. Contains letters and newsclippings about the Peninsula Campaign, advance into Maryland, Chancellorsville, Gettysburg, Wilderness, Spotsylvania, and Early's raid on Washington, D.C. Preliminary inventory included.

GLC02618

1934

International Boundary Commission

Book signed

Title: Joint report upon the survey and demarcation of the boundary between the United States and Canada from the source of the St. Croix River to the Atlantic Ocean

Contains treaties between the United States and Canada regarding the demarcation of geographic boundaries. Describes the types of committees used and the methods of surveying the boundary from the source of the St. Croix River to the Atlantic Ocean. Features maps, descriptions of land formations and latitude and longitude tables. Includes a letter with the original signatures of the U.S. commissioner, James H. Van Wagenen, and the British commissioner (for Canada), Noel J. Ogilvie. Printed by the United States Government Printing Office.

GLC02619

1783/03 ca.

Washington, George, 1732-1799

Manuscript

Title: Address to officers with General orders 3/11/1783 & Newburgh address

A contemporary transcript written by an unknown soldier on the leaves of a stitched pamphlet. Contains the anonymous "Address to the Officers of the Army" calling the army's general officers to a meeting (a mutinous situation) (pp. 1-12), Washington's orders of 11 March 1783 calling officers to a meeting of his own (15-24; including Washington's letter to the president of Congress after the meeting), the officer's meeting on 15 March, with Washington's address (25-41), and concluding with the officers' resolves (41-47). Another manuscript relating to the incidents at Newburgh is in the Henry…

GLC02624