5 March 1861

Greeley & McElrath, 1841-1866

Newspaper

Title: New-York Tribune. [Vol. XX, no. 6196 (March 5, 1861)]

Includes Abraham Lincoln's inaugural address and news about the inaugural ceremony. Other articles detail military news, local reports, Congressional updates, public postings, and advertisements.

GLC01509

1783/11/29

Newspaper

Title: Independent New-York Gazette, Num. II

Published by John Holt, printer to the state of New York. Prints the Treaty of Paris on front page. Also contains Governor Clinton's proclamation of a cessation of hostilities between the U. S. and Britain.

GLC01510

1841

Header Record

Title: Letter signed and judicial review concerning the case of Alexander McLeod [Decimalized .01-.02]

GLC01512

1841

Tallmadge, Daniel B., fl. 1841

Pamphlet

Title: Review of the opinion of Judge Cowen, of the Supreme Court of the State of New-York, in the case of Alexander McLeod

A review of the New York Supreme Court acquittal of Alexander McLeod, a Canadian fighting for the British who boasted that he had murdered an American in New York State during the 1838 border skirmishes.

GLC01512.02

September 18, 1866

Pierce, Franklin, 1804-1869

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Fitz-John Porter

Pierce, former President of the United States, discusses General Porter's court martial and conviction for his actions at the Battle of Second Manassas. Writes, "There are reasons why I am disinclined at at [sic] present to address any request to the President, altho' I concur with his views upon the issues which now particularly Engross the public mind." Transmits a "brief expression of my convictions with regard to yourself- your services and the infamous sentence with which these services have been rewarded" (document not present). Remarks that if Porter wishes, he may send the enclosed…

GLC01513

August 27, 1916

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Miss Treadwell

On his Sagamore Hill letterhead, Roosevelt thanks Treadwell for her letter to him and his wife. Written from, or just after a trip to France during World War I: "your letter brings vividly before my eyes the terrible suffering and high heroism of France, and the joy in service felt by you and the men and women like you. This war has shown that the right type of woman can do her full share of the work of war just as the right kind of man does his." He closes by condemning all pacifists as German collaborationists, and adds, "if I had my way I would disenfranchise all the pacifists of both…

GLC01518

1933, 1946, 1947

Coolidge, Grace Goodhue, 1879-1957

Header Record

Title: [Collection of three letters of Grace Coolidge] Decimalized

GLC01522

circa July 13-21, 1804

Burr, Aaron, 1756-1836

Autograph letter

Title: to Joseph Alston

Burr writes in partial cypher to his son-in-law after his duel with Alexander Hamilton. In the text that is not in cypher, Burr states that the jury has adjourned until Monday, July 23, and that the results will determine whether or not he flees. He indicates that there is sentiment against him by Governor DeWitt Clinton and his allies. He thanks him for an earlier letter of support. At the end of the text is "Enclose to Ch. Biddle, Phila." Charles Biddle was a friend of Burr's. The second and third pages are in cypher. Date is from docket. The letter was written no earlier than July 13, 1804…

GLC01523

1838/05/10

Houston, Sam, 1793-1863

Document signed

Title: Ordering audit of receipt signed by Cherokee Chief Colonel Bowls

A note written as President of the Republic of Texas on the verso of a receipt for payment to Cherokee Chieftain Bowls (signed with an "X") at a time when the Texas Senate was taking Cherokee Indian lands.

GLC01525

1777/09/01-1780/03/18

Lowell, John, 1743-1802

Autograph manuscript

Title: Copy of Robert Morris speech re: price of peace & cost of maintaining it

Lowell's copy of Morris' 1783 budget speech detailing estimates for the army, navy, foreign affairs, etc. noting that by focusing on naval strength, "the enemy will be convinced of the impracticality of subduing us." With a one page table listing the depreciation of the Continental dollar.

GLC01526

1795-1798

Header Record

Title: Collection of two items related to Robert Morris [Decimalized .01-.02]

GLC01528

August 7, 1776

Schuyler, Philip John, 1733-1804

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Richard Varick

In the postscript it says letter has been forwarded to Connecticut Governor Trumbull and General David Waterbury of Connecticut shortly after General Schuyler led the controversial retreat from Crown Point. Says he received their letters from August 4-5, 1776, along with their enclosures. Asks them to send iron and spikes and any other supplies they might think the army will need. Says he is "greatly surprised" that money has not arrived and says he will not be to blame if it doesn't arrive. Says they can borrow on his credit as long as they can, but to keep track of who they are borrowing…

GLC01529

April 21, 1908

Morgan, J. Pierpont, 1837-1913

Letter signed

Title: to Charles Conant

Pierpont writes to financial author, Charles Conant, declining request to have his biography written. He writes "... At the same time any such procedure is entirely contrary to my taste, nor can I say that I am very anxious to have any biography published, even after I have passed away." Letter written on Grand Hotel d'Aix, letterhead with hotel envelope. Envelope includes a twenty-five cent French stamp and four postmarks: two from Aix-les-Bains and two from Paris.

GLC01530

January 15, 1811

Smith, Robert, 1757-1842

Autograph letter signed

Title: to unknown

Secretary of State Smith sends a cover letter with a copy of a proposed constitutional amendment (not included) banning persons holding foreign titles from public office to the New Hampshire legislature. The amendment did not pass.

GLC01623

July 14, 1902

Root, Elihu, 1845-1937

Telegram

Title: to William Howard Taft

Copy of a telegram from Secretary of War Root to William Howard Taft. Root thanks him for the successful result of his negotiations with the Vatican about the Friar Lands in the Philippines. He explains the position of the United States government toward these lands. He is to represent this position to the Philippine government and to church authorities in the Philippines.

GLC01625.03

9 May 1902

Root, Elihu, 1845-1937

Document

Title: Instructions of the Secretary of War to Governor William H. Taft in the matter of the purchase of the Friar Lands in the Philippines.

Because Congress has not yet acted on recommendations of the commission in regards to the Friar Lands of the Philippines and Taft cannot delay his return there, the President authorizes Taft to travel to Rome to determine which authorities of the Roman Catholic Church in the Philippines have the right to sell the lands. His errand is not diplomatic, but official assistance will be rendered to him.

GLC01625.04

April 25, 1864

Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865

Autograph note signed

Title: to unknown

Discharging a boy volunteer upon the refund of bounty money.

GLC01630

January 17, 1801

Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John Adams

Complete text: "Th: Jefferson presents his respects to the President of the US and will have the honor of waiting on him to dinner on Thursday next. / Jan.17.1801"

GLC01632

April 9, 1778

Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Clement Biddle

Greene mentions that he discussed his plan to amend Pennsylvania's wagon law with General George Washington, who suggested that the change might cause jealousy between the army and state. Closes the letter by mentioning the return of Lafayette, who wants his old quarters back. Greene, as the new Quartermaster General for the Continental Army, desired a change in the wagon laws as part of a larger effort to reorganize the transport operations. Commissary General Biddle had previously served as Greene's aide-de-camp.

GLC01637

January 12,1848

Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865

Pamphlet

Title: [Speech on Declaration of War on Mexico in the House of Representatives]

Concerning the constitutionality and necessity of Polk's declaration of war with Mexico. Printed by J.& G.S. Gideon. See also GLC02025.

GLC01638

December 24, 1884

Blaine, James Gillespie, 1830-1893

Autograph letter signed

Title: to unknown

Blaine offers his congratulations to his correspondent upon entering the field of journalism and offers only the advice to make his newpaper "absolutely trustworthy" since journalism is a "tiers etat of political power in America." He believes that swash-buckler, reckless, large-typed" journals shall fail among respectable people.

GLC01640

September 8, 1787

Washington, George, 1732-1799

Autograph letter

Title: to Mrs. Elizabeth Powel

Washington thanks her for a reflecting lamp that was apparently a new and unusual European import. Comments, "The benefits which will flow from the general use of such Lamps, are too apparent for the light of them to be long hid from the American World."

GLC01646

October 2, 1904

Mosby, John Singleton, 1833-1916

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Gaston

Colonel Mosby, the former Confederate leader, describes a cordial meeting with President Theodore Roosevelt, the loss of his hat, boots, overcoat and cape in 1864, when captured by the 13th New York Cavalry, and the return of his hat. He discusses his desire for a photo of himself taken in December 1865. Letter written on Department of Justice stationary.

GLC01653

28 August 1812

Monroe, James, 1758-1831

Printed document signed

Title: Additional instruction to the public and private armed vessels of the United States.

Signed by Monroe as Secretary of State, directed to privateers. In response to the repeal of British Orders in Council, instructs naval and privateering ships to assist American-owned vessels bringing British goods to the United States. Issued shortly after the beginning of the War of 1812. States "The public and private armed vessels of the United States are not to interrupt any vessels belonging to citizens of the United States coming from British ports to the United States laden with British merchandize... " Compare to GLC01494.

GLC01665

January 29, 1919

Creel, George, 1876-1953

Newspaper

Title: Official U.S. Bulletin. [Vol. 3, no.524 (January 29, 1919)]

Newspaper published daily by order of the president by the United States Committee of Public Information. Contains the text of the eighteenth amendment, which established the prohibition of alcohol. Accompanied by a statement by acting Secretary of State Frank L. Polk. Also contains various other news items, reports on congressional and supreme court proceedings, agricultural and industrial information, and a list of casualties reported among United States forces overseas.

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