28 October 1775

Butler, John, 1749-1791

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joshua Mauger

Written by Butler as Mauger's agent in Nova Scotia to Mauger as a British Member of Parliament who was formerly Nova Scotia's agent in London. Mauger was considered the unofficial spokesman of the colony in Parliament. This document contains three letters, all of which appear to be copies. They are dated 28 October 1775 (marked "Triplicate"), 18 November 1775 (marked "Duplicate"), and 29 December 1775. 28 October letter: army is shut up in Boston and "The Rebells" have designs on Canada. Just heard that General Prescott defeated the Americans at St. Johns and that they are retreating. Says…

GLC03902.064

1 January 1776

Butler, John, 1749-1791

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joshua Mauger

Butler, a Loyalist and Mauger's agent, transmits a letter written to Mauger 29 December 1775, marked as a duplicate. In the 1775 letter, Butler states "Canada in the hands of the Rebells, & I fear the Army will be burnt out of Boston if so they must come here- how these matters will End God knows." Discusses business matters regarding military and provincial stores, and the orders of Lord William Barrington, Secretary at War. Mentions his high standing with British General Eyre Massey, in charge of Halifax 1776-1778. Refers to the death of an individual (possibly a sailor) named Day…

GLC03902.065

circa 1864-1865

Header Record

Title: [Gardner Civil War photographs: Meade, Grande Review, etc.]

See descriptions in GLC05508.012.01-.19

GLC05508.012

18 November 1993

Atkins, Susan, 1948-2009

Typed letter signed

Title: to Kregg Sanders

Atkins writes to Sanders from prison while serving time for her part in the Tate-LaBianca murders committed while a member of the Manson family. Atkins continues a previous letter (GLC05508.024.01), commenting that she feels a connection with her correspondent and makes tentative plans for a visit. She responds to questions about prison work, her religious faith, and drugs in prison. She discusses her guilt and remorse, as they relate to her Christian beliefs.

GLC05508.024.02

17 December 1993

Atkins, Susan, 1948-2009

Typed letter signed

Title: to Kregg Sanders

Atkins writes to Sanders from prison while serving time for her part in the Tate-LaBianca murders committed while a member of the Manson family. Atkins thanks Sanders for the story of his adventure getting her book, considering it "one of those cool drinks of water that refreshes my soul." She talks about her book (Child of Satan, Child of God), food, the book Helter Skelter and computers. Written on a single length of thermal "fax" paper.

GLC05508.024.03

30 November 1878

Barnum, P.T. (Phineas Taylor), 1810-1891

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Dr. Davenport

A short, odd, breezy letter, Barnum promises a humorous lecture, possibly to a religious group. He also remarks on the virtues of being "practically useful to our fellow man," indicating that he would trade some of his faith for a stack of good works. Barnum continues, remarking that he cares less what men believe in just so long as they love God and man. A photograph of Barnum is included (GLC05508.030.02).

GLC05508.030.01

30 November 1878

Photograph

Title: [Photograph of P.T. Barnum]

A photograph of Barnum is included, possibly for promotion of the upcoming lecture referred to in the accompanying letter (GLC05508.030.01).

GLC05508.030.02

10 September 1993

Bernardin, Joseph, 1928-1996

Typed document signed

Title: [Excerpt from Cardinal Joseph Bernardin's address at Seattle University on March 2, 1986].

In an address at Seattle University, Cardinal Bernardin, Archbishop of Chicago, explains how the consistent ethic "highlights both the systematic and anological character of Catholic moral theology." Accompanied by small Bachrach photograph of Bernardin (GLC05508.034.02).

GLC05508.034.01

10 September 1993

Bachrach, Fabian, 1917-2010

Photograph

Title: [Photograph of Cardinal Joseph Bernardin].

Small Bachrach photograph of Cardinal Bernardin that accompanied an excerpt from his speech given at Seattle University.

GLC05508.034.02

1981

Bernstein, Leonard, 1918-1990

Autograph quotation signed

Title: [Sing God a simple song]

Signed card with "Sing God a simple song" written on it, with score. Accompanied by sheet music for "A Simple Song" from "Mass" (GLC05508.035.02).

GLC05508.035.01

1981

Bernstein, Leonard, 1918-1990

Sheet music

Title: A Simple Song

Sheet music for "A Simple Song" from "Mass." Accompanied by signed card with "Sing God a simple song" written on it, with score (GLC05508.035.02).

GLC05508.035.02

11 August 1975

Mata, Maureen, fl. 1975

Typed letter signed

Title: to Mr. Luetge

Maureen Mata, at Pat Boone's office, writes a cover letter for items sent to Luetge: "As requested, we enclose the three pages taken from Pat Boone's book A NEW SONG autographed."

GLC05508.043.01

11 August 1975

Boone, Pat, 1934-

Typed document signed

Title: [To Shirley...]

Excerpt from Boone's autobiography, 'A New Song': "To Shirley [his wife], Clint Davidson was a living example of the Christian life she was looking for. Little did either of us know than that we were about to experience the reality of the presence of the Lord in our lives - in the same way that Clint and Flora had!"

GLC05508.043.02

11 August 1975

Boone, Pat, 1934-

Typed document signed

Title: [In the next few pages...]

Excerpt from Boone's autobiography, 'A New Song.' Boone writes that he will recount "events leading up to this [event not written, possibly related to religion], and then share with you the exciting experiences that have been ours since then." He writes that his is no new philosophy of life, just a relationship with the Lord described in the Bible, which many of the faithful, including himself, have overlooked.

GLC05508.043.03

11 August 1975

Photograph signed

Title: [Photograph of Pat Boone]

An autographed photo of Pat Boone "Leo-/ many thanks/ God bless you." Included with excerpts from his book and cover letter (GLC05508.043.01-.03).

GLC05508.043.04

18 December 1894

Booth, William B., 1829-1912

Autograph letter signed

Title: to James W. Eldridge

Booth writes to Eldridge to thank him for his contribution to the Salvation Army.

GLC05508.046.01

12 September 1907

Booth, William B., 1829-1912

Autograph note signed

Title: [The object of my life is...]

Booth sends a sentiment that states that the object of his life his to do the most for the Lord. This item appears to be a page from an autograph book. Note the quotations on the verso by Adelina Patti Ledstow (1907) and Luisa Tetrazzini (1909/09/25).

GLC05508.046.02

January 22, 1913

Bryan, William Jennings, 1860-1925

Typed letter signed

Title: to Earl Cranston, Jr.

Bryan gives advice to a student on the "temptations that come from education" namely, "to forget God" and "to put selfish interests above the common good." Includes a clipped signature.

GLC05508.052.01

10 April 1906

Bryan, William Jennings, 1860-1925

Autograph document signed

Title: [Fragment of speech by William Jennings Bryan]

A fragment of a speech by Bryan comparing Christ and Confucius marked B. 6: "Confucius dealt with forms and formulas; Christ dealt with substance and with unchanging truth." Typed by Bryan's wife with autograph notes and handwritten continuation on verso by Bryan.

GLC05508.052.02

February 1, 1876

Cooper, Anthony A., fl. 1876-1884

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Ashley O'Rorke

The Earl of Shaftesbury Anthony Cooper writes to his godson, Ashley O'Rorke, applauding his decision to become a teetotaling missionary, but suggests he go to Central Africa rather than India.

GLC05508.074.01

3 May 1876

Cooper, Anthony A., fl. 1876-1884

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Ashley O'Rorke

The Earl of Shaftesbury Anthony Cooper writes to his godson, Ashley O'Rorke, thanking him for a birthday present and teaches him the motto "None but Christ."

GLC05508.074.02

27 September 1876

Cooper, Anthony A., fl. 1876-1884

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Ashley O'Rorke

The Earl of Shaftesbury Anthony Cooper writes to his godson, Ashley O'Rorke, to assure him that despite not talking for a while, he is thinking of him. He talks about the beach and ocean. Cooper asks him to pray for the end of the Turkey War, and remarks that England has not been spared because its people are good, but rather because God is merciful.

GLC05508.074.03

18 December 1879

Cooper, Anthony A., fl. 1876-1884

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Ashley O'Rorke

The Earl of Shaftesbury Anthony Cooper writes to his godson, Ashley O'Rorke, to discuss how illness makes you appreciate health, and remark that they will pray for each other's continued good health. Cooper asks the little boy to imitate a quote: "And Jesus increased in wisdom, & stature; & in favour with God & Man."

GLC05508.074.04

27 December 1884

Cooper, Anthony A., fl. 1876-1884

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Ashley O'Rorke

The Earl of Shaftesbury Anthony Cooper writes to his godson, Ashley O'Rorke, to express happiness that O'Rorke has recovered from an recent illness, but also to point out that he should learn what a blessing health is from the experience. Cooper prays for his godson to become a clergyman, lawyer, or soldier, but not to be Archbishop of Canterbury, Chancellor or Field-marshal, because only God should choose to confer such dignities. He hopes O'Rorke will dedicate himself to advancing His Second Advent.

GLC05508.074.05

20 September 1966

Curti, Merle, fl. 1966

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Marshall E. Bean

Curti responds to a letter from Bean, who, facing his own death, asked Curti about his faith. Curti responds that Bean's life in teaching and religious faith ought to provide him with confidence in the value of his life. Regarding his own faith, Curti offers the concluding remarks of an address he gave at Columbia University years earlier that discusses increasing knowledge of human nature and social behavior, and the American tradition of ethical idealism, which he expresses in religious terms. The first two paragraphs of the letter are hand written, the rest is typed.

GLC05508.078.01