circa 1825

Harrison, Mary S., 1809-1842

Object

Title: [Stitch sample of Mary S. Harrison]

Small piece of off-white fabric with lines of various types of stitches in green thread. Originally from the sentiment book of Mary S. Harrison, GLC07732.02.

GLC07732.04

1836

Harrison, William Henry, 1773-1841

Signature

Title: [Signature of William Henry Harrison] [Incomplete]

Scrap of paper laminated in plastic signed, W. H. Harrison. Might not be his original signature. Printed along top is Major General William Henry Harrison, and at bottom "by an Act of Congress 1836 by James B. Longacre in the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the Eastern District at P. . ." Cut off after the P. Originally from the sentiment book of Mary S. Harrison, GLC07732.02.

GLC07732.05

9 August 1836

Fry, William, 1777-1855

Newspaper

Title: The national gazette literary register. [Vol. 16, no. 4883 (August 9, 1836)]

Signed at top, General Wm. H. Harrison. Many items have been marked with an X. Originally in the sentiment book of Mary S. Harrison, GLC07732.02.

GLC07732.07

1856

Pamphlet

Title: Proceedings in the Senate of the United States May 9, 12, 13, and 14, 1856, on the Iowa Land Bill, making a grant of lands to the State of Iowa, in alternate sections, to aid in the construction of railroads in said state

Printed at the Congressional Globe Office. Begins with an introduction by Iowa Senator George Wallace Jones. Offers an account of the Senate debate on the passage of the Iowa land bill.

GLC01265.06

1860

Voorhees, Daniel Wolsey, 1827-1897

Pamphlet

Title: The American citizen

Published by R.H. Simpson & Co. in Terre Haute, Indiana. A signature, "Jas. H. Williams" is inscribed on the lower center of the front cover. An address delivered before the Jefferson and Washington societies of the University of Virginia. Argues that as members of a governing race (Anglo-Saxon race), the audience has a responsibility to preserve the constitutional liberty established by the founding fathers.

GLC01265.08

1863

Chase, Salmon P. (Salmon Portland), 1808-1873

Pamphlet

Title: Authentic speeches of S.P. Chase, Secretary of the Treasury, during his visit to Ohio, with his speeches at Indianapolis, and at the mass meeting in Baltimore, October, 1863

Printed by W. H. Moore. A collection of fifteen speeches given at various locations. The speeches range in topics including European intervention of the war, possibility of abolition in Southern states, and characteristics of the war.

GLC01265.15

1863

Whiting, William, 1813-1873

Pamphlet

Title: Military arrests in time of war

Printed by the Government Printing Office. Written as Solicitor of the War Department. The work serves as a guide for military arrests during war. Discusses various topics such as the Enrollment Act of 1863, arrests on suspicion, martial law, and Habeas Corpus. Includes table of contents and an appendix entitled "instructions of the war department to officers having charge of deserters."

GLC01265.16

April 1807

Smith, Philander, 1764-1824

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Jedediah Smith

Informs his brother in Massachusetts that their brother Philetus has died of an inflammatory illness. Comments on family members and his finances. Says he has withdrawn from public life for he is tired of the ignorance of both Democrats and Federalists. Discusses Aaron Burr's conspiracy and states that General James Wilkinson has denounced Burr as a traitor. Describes in detail Burr's attempted West Florida expedition and the subsequent capture of Burr. States that most inhabitants in the area feel the victory over Burr was overblown by the government. Indicates that he was foreman of…

GLC04601.03

28 May 1865

Boyd, H., fl. 1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to L. S. Prescott

States that in accordance with the surrender terms entered into between Confederate General E. K. Smith and Union General Edward R. S. Canby at New Orleans on 26 May 1865, the Confederate front line troops will not enter into any hostilities against the United States. Indicates that full orders will follow in a few days. Addressed to Prescott as Captain, Commander of Outpost, Washington.

GLC05987.09.03

April 14, 1865

Farmer, George E., fl. 1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mr. Farmer

Writes to his father that he is in excellent spirits after being present at Confederate General Robert E. Lee's surrender. Discusses the Appomattox Campaign and indicates that he participated in the fighting near Dinwiddie Courthouse and was with the dismounted cavalry at Five Forks. Explains that though the fighting was fierce, the soldiers knew it was the end of the war and that the Confederates could be beaten. He was also present at the battle on Brown's Road and was with the advance the day Confederate General Richard S. Ewell was captured. Describes the events of the morning of 9…

GLC00808.01

April 21, 1865

Farmer, George E., fl. 1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Maggie

Gives a day by day account of the movements and engagements of his regiment during the Appomattox campaign. Reports that they left Petersburg on 29 March, camped at Dinwiddie Courthouse, and fought a skirmish at Hatcher's Run. After fighting all day on the 30th, they were attacked in strong force on the 31st. States that they fought in the Battle at Five Forks on the first of April and briefly describes the battle. Says they skirmished near Amelia Courthouse on 4 April, then marched 25 miles to Jetersville. Reports fighting at Deatonsville on 6 April and describes capturing all the…

GLC00808.02

May 4, 1865

Farmer, George E., fl. 1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Maggie

Writes that Confederate General Joseph E. Johnston did not surrender as soon as anticipated. Remarks that Union General Philip H. Sheridan's "destroying Angels took the war path again." States that his regiment marched along the Boydton Road and reached the Nottoway River the same night. By Friday, they were 100 miles from Petersburg on the south side of the Staunton River when they heard of Johnston's surrender, halted for the night, and continued on to Petersburg the next day. Comments upon the condition of the city of Petersburg. Laments the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln…

GLC00808.03

1856

Kelley, William D., 1814-1890

Pamphlet

Title: An Address Delivered by Hon. William D. Kelley at Girard Avenue, Above Eleventh St. on October 3rd, 1856

Published by "Philadelphia Morning Times", No. 3. Discusses various topics including the character of the Republican Party, threats of dissolution of the Union, and emigration from the South to the North. Includes a map of the U.S. showing "free states", "slave states", and coveted territories.

GLC01265.05

circa 1863-1864

Stephens, Alexander Hamilton, 1812-1883

Pamphlet

Title: Prophecy and fulfillment

A printed speech of A.H. Stephens delivered November 4 1860 opposing secession. Also includes an address by E.W. Gantt in favor of reuniting the states, delivered October 7, 1863. Published between 1863 and 1864.

GLC01265.07

1861

Merrick, R.T., fl. 1859-1860

Pamphlet

Title: Speech of R.T. Merrick, Delivered Before the Illinois State Democratic Convention at Springfield, Illinois, January 16, 1861

Published by S.P. Rounds' Steam Book and Job Printing House. Includes resolutions adopted by the Illinois State Democratic Convention. In his speech, Merrick blames the dissolution of the Union on the "bitter, vindictive, fanatical and uncompromising spirit of the abolitionists of the North." Criticizes the Republican party, particularly Abraham Lincoln by stating that " they are ready to maintain the integrity of a party platform at the expense of the integrity of the Union."

GLC01265.09

circa 1861

Chase, Salmon P. (Salmon Portland), 1808-1873

Pamphlet

Title: How the South Rejected Compromise in the Peace Conference of 1861

Published by the Loyal Publication Society. Number 37 in a series. The contents of the pamphlet come form the notes of a member of the Loyal Publication Society. Includes a brief historical introduction to the Peace Conference of February 1861. Also includes a preamble to the Peace Conference Convention submitted by Mr. Tuck of New Hampshire. The Peace Conference,upon the invitation of the state of Virginia, brought delegates from both Union and Confederate states together in an attempt to prevent war.

GLC01265.10

1863

Drisler, H., fl. 1862-1863

Pamphlet

Title: A reply to the "Bible View of Slavery, by J.H. Hopkins, D.D., Bishop of the Diocese of Vermont"

One article written by H. Drisler dated 1863. Opposes and criticizes the essay written by Bishop Hopkins entitled "Bible View of Slavery", which claims that the Bible "authorized" slavery. Published by the Loyal Publication Society of New York. Number 39 in a series.

GLC01265.11

circa 1863

Everett, Edward, 1794-1865

Pamphlet

Title: The Monroe Doctrine

Published by the Loyal Publication Society of New York. Number 34 in a series. Reprinted from the New York Ledger. Includes a letter written by John Quincy Adams on the Monroe Doctrine; reprinted from the Providence Journal and dated August 11, 1837. Also includes an excerpt from a speech given by George Cunning on the relations of Portugal, in the House of Commons, December 12, 1826.

GLC01265.12

1863

Williams, John Mason, 1780-1868

Pamphlet

Title: Nullification and compromise; a retrospective view

Published by the Loyal Publication Society of New York. Number 27 in a series. Reviews the history of the Nullification Crisis as a means to demonstrate that South Carolina's actions were a "mere pretext" to slavery and civil war.

GLC01265.13

1863

Smith, E. Delafield (Edward Delafield), 1826-1878

Pamphlet

Title: Brief Appeals for the Loyal Cause

Published by John W. Amerman. Includes two addresses given in New York City, resolutions and a poem. The first address, given at Union Square, was delivered at a war meeting which was called by various committees in response to an appeal of President Lincoln for additional military forces. The second address was delivered at Madison Square on April 20, 1863 under the patronage of the Union Leagues. The resolutions included in the pamphlet were presented at the Cooper Institute at the request of the Committee of Arrangements. Smith, also a poet, includes his poem entitled "The Continent is…

GLC01265.14

1863

Corry, William McMillan, 1811-1880

Pamphlet

Title: Against the Degradation of the States: an Oration Delivered Before the Peace Democracy, at Canton, Stark County, Ohio, July 4, 1863

Published at the request of the Democrats. Argues that the recognition of the South is inevitable. Proclaims that the federal government is attempting to overthrow the sovereignty of the Confederate States. Emphasizes the right and constitutional authority of nullification, particularly pertaining to the Confederate States. Alludes to the nullification controversy of South Carolina. Concludes that the men of the state of Ohio must come to the rescue of the South and "integrity of state rights."

GLC01265.17

1863

Drake, Charles D. (Charles Daniel), 1811-1892

Pamphlet

Title: The Wrongs to Missouri's Loyal People

Speech given before a convention at Jefferson City, Missouri on September 1 , 1863. Denounces the "conservatives" of Missouri as disloyal secessionists and Southern sympathizers. Expresses his outrage for the injustices done to the loyal people of Missouri. States that the citizens of the state have been wronged more than "any other state that has adhered to the Union." Discusses emancipation in Missouri and the Missouri State Convention of 1862.

GLC01265.18

1863

Corning, Erastus, 1794-1872

Pamphlet

Title: President Lincoln's views

May 16, 1863 resolutions from a group of New York Democrats led by Erastus Corning, along with Lincoln's response. The committee argues that the arrest of Clement L. Vallandigham of Ohio for treason had violated the latter's rights under the Constitution, and that arbitrary arrests will further divide the country and "distract those who should be united in suppressing the rebellion." Lincoln responds that Vallandigham was not simply criticizing the administration; he was encouraging desertion and attempting to thwart the raising of troops. Lincoln concludes by stating that he must continue to…

GLC01265.19

1863

Pamphlet

Title: The rebuke of secession doctrines

Includes three speeches delivered by General Andrew Jackson, Honorable Horace Maynard, and Mr.Gaulden (delegate from Georgia). The speeches were delivered at various places; General Jackson's speech was delivered at the South Carolina Convention of 1832 and Maynard delivered his speech in the House of Representatives on January 31, 1863. Mr. Gaulden's speech was given at the Democratic National Convention, Charleston, S.C., 1860.

GLC01265.20

1865/04/10

Lee, William Henry Fitzhugh, 1837-1891

Document signed

Title: [Parole for Capt. J. S. James]

Certifies Captain James of the 24th regiment of Virginia cavalry as a paroled prisoner of the Army of Northern Virginia and gives him permission to go home safely and undisturbed.

GLC03988.01