1813/09/18

Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826

Autograph letter signed

Title: to James Duane re: naval battle of Enterprise and Boxer, with FF

Discusses the naval battle of Enterprise and Boxer. "No heart is more rejoiced than mine at these mortifications of English pride." Docketed. Written in Monticello

GLC06708

1819/06/23

Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Patrick K. Rogers re: University of Virginia opening delayed

Jefferson writes that the general opening of the University will be delayed to 1821. Dr. Cooper may open a school of philosophy, chemistry, mineralogy and law. Written in Monticello

GLC06709

1774/10

Revere, Paul, 1735-1818

Autograph document signed

Title: Bill for his ride to New York and Philadelphia announcing the Suffolk resolves

The document, "The Town of Boston to Paul Revere," lists travel from Boston to New York, New York to Philadelphia, and his time, for a total of 55 pounds, 3 shillings and 6 pence. There are two pen-strokes of letters at the top of the document.

GLC06711

1792/05/21

Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826

Letter signed

Title: to Gov. of Virginia re: transmitting acts of Congress

Acts involve land grants, protection of frontiers, militias, debt relief, duties on spirits, national defense, altering Treasury and War Departments, copper coinage, governing territories, etc.

GLC06712

1851/05/28

Beauregard, G.T. (Gustave Toutant), 1818-1893

Letter signed

Title: to Persifor F. Smith re: Mexican War, brevets, discusses his role in the battles

Discusses Beauregard's role in Mexican War battles. He complains about only receiving two brevets saying: "Give unto Caesar what is Caesar's."

GLC06715

1944/09/14

Churchill, Winston, 1874-1965

Document signed

Title: to Frank J. Kozicki re: Anfa hotel plans, Casablanca conference site Jan. 1943

The printed plan of the hotel, signed simply "Winston Churchill." Accompanied by a cover letter from Churchill's secretary, Kozicki's (damaged) request to FDR and a negative response from FDR's secretary, Grace Tully.

GLC06716

1890/08/31

Hassam, Childe, fl. 1890

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mr. Clemint re: an obituary

"Please keep my impressionistic prose as it is."

GLC06718

1825/04/20

Houston, Sam, 1793-1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John H. Houston re: political turmoil in Tenn. after election of 1824

Describing the turmoil in Tennesse (his home state), he comments "Political firment at home." He also notes that "Miss M." concluded to defer matters until fall.

GLC06719

1822/02/20

Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Judge Peters re: thanks for Biddle's address on agriculture

A wonderful letter written in the third person, signed at the beginning and in initials at the end. "Mr. Biddle has justly noticed their mass of excellent sense and admirable practice disfigured by a fantastical mixture of superstition and empiricism, such as the ass's head in the middle of the garden, these poor ignorant pagans...." Written in Monticello

GLC06720

1829/04/15

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

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mr. Bayley re: plan to liberate his slaves, colonization, personal matters

Written to Mr. Bayley in England. Discusses his plans for colonizing his freed slaves in Haiti or Liberia. Lafayette also mentions the Catholic emancipation bill, etc.

GLC06721

1862/03/12

Brown, John Jr., 1821-1895

Book signed

Title: Cavalry tactics: or Regulations for the instruction... of the cavalry

[Full title] "Cavalry Tactics: or regulations for the instruction, formations, and movements of the cavalry" by Philip St. George Cooke. Edition printed by Lippincott, 1862. Signed by Brown as member of Co. K., 1st Cavalry, 7th regiment Kansas Volunteers

GLC06724

1867/05/18

Underwood, John C., fl. 1867

Autograph letter signed

Title: to "Alice" re: explaining why he set Jefferson Davis free on a $100,000 bond

GLC06726

1862/07/23

Saxton, Rufus, 1824-1908

Document

Title: G.O. no. 3 re: taking advantage of freed slaves

GLC06727.01

1862/08/02

Saxton, Rufus, 1824-1908

Document

Title: Circular re: freed slaves and the evils of idleness

Signed by George Merrill.

GLC06727.02

1862/08/20

Saxton, Rufus, 1824-1908

Document

Title: G.O. no. 6 re: freedman's claims on plantation property owned by former master

Claims made by freed slaves on the plantation property owned by their former masters. Signed by George Merrill.

GLC06727.03

1863/01/30

Saxton, Rufus, 1824-1908

Document

Title: Circular re: no rations to freed slaves who refused to work

Signed by E.W. Hooper

GLC06727.04

1863/06/23

Saxton, Rufus, 1824-1908

Document

Title: G.O. no. 1 re: court martial of Union captain who attacked a freed woman

Countersignature is illegible.

GLC06727.05

1863/07/15

Saxton, Rufus, 1824-1908

Document

Title: Circular no. 6 re: law concerning captured plantations operated by former slaves

GLC06727.06

[1863/08/06]

Saxton, Rufus, 1824-1908

Document

Title: Circular to freed slaves, thanksgiving for victory at the Battle of Gettysburg

GLC06727.07

1863/09/10

Saxton, Rufus, 1824-1908

Document

Title: Circular no. 7 re: shelter for colored refugees

GLC06727.09

1864/02/10

Saxton, Rufus, 1824-1908

Document

Title: Circular no. 3 re: distribution of property of newly freed slaves

GLC06727.10

1864/04/01

Saxton, Rufus, 1824-1908

Document

Title: Circular no. 4 re: regulations dealing with the labor of former slaves

GLC06727.11

1864/06/14

Semmes, Raphael, 1809-1877

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Samuel Barron re: U.S.S. Kearsage off the port side

"The Kearsage is off the port, which I understand of course, as a challenge." Also he deposited four and a half sacks of gold sovereign in Cherbourg.

GLC06730

1864/07/06

Winslow, John Ancrum, 1811-1873

Letter signed

Title: to Edward E. Preble re: letter of recommendation for him, praising his bravery

Praising Preble for action under fire in the battle between Kearsage and Alabama.

GLC06731

1870/08/17

Lybrook, Bettie W., fl. 1870

Autograph letter signed

Title: re: criticizing the KKK but without it the no white lady would be safe in Ala.

With envelope.

GLC06732