27 January 1871

McCallaugh, Elizabeth, fl. 1871

Autograph letter signed

Title: to her sister

Written to her sister in the Mormon church, not by blood. Discusses family news and her desire to move to Utah. She lacks the means to make the journey and asks if money could be sent to her. She comments: "I hear Brigham Young is the wealthiest man in the world." She does not want her family, except for Maria, to be made aware of her request.

GLC05493.04

18 March 1876

Anderson, Eva, fl. 1876

Autograph letter signed

Title: to her sister

Discusses family news. Describes the actions of outlaws in the old west, particularly the actions of a man named John Holiday (not the infamous Doc Holiday).

GLC05493.05

1893

Carpenter, George, fl. 1893

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joe

Carpenter is happy to be back in Salt Lake. Cannot send money because he has been out of work and in debt for so long. Carpenter is now working in a dry foods department. Discusses various friends and relationships, his separation from the Mormon church and realization that it is "the only true one." Reflects on his past foolishness and attests to a desire to do "some good in this world outside of my own selfish self." Comments favorably on the early days of Utah, when all lived together and money considerations were secondary. Comments on impending marriages. Discusses the dedication…

GLC05493.06

10 February 1893

Alder, John, fl. 1893

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Son Joseph

Comments on recent changes in the Mormon church, lamenting that all Mormons have given up beliefs and practices to win favor with the world. People have put seeking money before seeking God. Discusses Mormon principles and his unwavering beliefs.

GLC05493.07

1862-1893

Russell, Samuel, 1835-1896

Letterbook

Title: [Samuel Russell, Letter Book].

Copybook of outgoing correspondence contains twenty letters to newspapers and individuals defending the Mormon faith. Topics include politics, anti-polygamy legislation, Church affairs, railroad right of way. Several were written and published (per Russell's notes) in the Richmond Conservator. Russell was a prominent church leader.

GLC05493.08

28 March 1877

Sherman, William T. (William Tecumseh), 1820-1891

Autograph letter signed

Title: to J. Kulin

Refuses to sell his last Lincoln autograph letter for any possible consideration.

GLC08236.01

08 February 1870

Sherman, Ellen Ewing, 1824-1888

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William T. Sherman

Accepting an invitation.

GLC08236.02

20 December 1783

Revolutionary War poems

Broadside

Title: to George, Prince of Wales

British hand-colored, printed rebus poem. "On War" depicts a miniature battle scene along with the lines: "How furious is the Battles rage/When foes with fire and swords engage...".

GLC08255.01

21 May 1892

Crouch, Frederick Nicholls, fl. 1892

Autograph manuscript signed

Title: Civil war campfire song lyrics.

Fair copy of lyrics for popular Civil War campfire song, "Kathleen Mavourneen"

GLC08322

1874

Mosby, John S., 1833-1916

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Oliver P. Morton

Opposes Civil Rights bill a written: "I very much fear that its passage will utterly destroy our Free School System."

GLC08333

10 October 1850

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

Autograph letter signed

Title: "I do not believe in a democracy which claims that its graciousness is measured by its indifference to human rights." As Senator.

GLC08335

31 May 1784

Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Count Vergennes

Regardless of current discussions, notes that powers of consuls have been agreed to with Rayneval and are awaiting signatures.

GLC08336

09 January 1778

Henry, Patrick, 1736-1799

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John Syme

Re: disposition and treatment of British Convention prisoners in Virginia: "The prisoners... are to walk about in the day time, but to be locked up at night securely. They are to be well fed & treated with humanity."

GLC08337

[ 1779-1780 ]

Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826

Document signed

Title: Blank form to promote militia members with instructions on following orders.

Blank form to promote militia members with instructions on following orders. As Governor of Virginia, in Williamsburg [between 01 June 1770 and 02 June 1781.]

GLC08339

May 1, 1807

Marshall, John, 1755-1835

Autograph letter signed

Title: Disposition of property, money and slaves for a local estate.

"Your sales under the circumstances I have stated with convey a good title. It will only be necessary to levy an executive on the slaves & get them."

GLC08340

18 May 1812

Adams, John, 1735-1826

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Issac Monroe and Ebenezer French

Re: Treaty of Paris with Britain, 1783, and France 1800: Concluding a series of reminiscences for the Boston Patriot (1809-1812), he writes to the Publishers: "I have been insulted by Ignorance and Impudence on the account of these Treaties more than any other actions of my Life. I have no more to say at present...Witnesses to whom I intended to have appealed, have, even while I have been writing, a Dana, a Lincoln, a knox been summoned to an higher Trybunal."

GLC08342

12 Dec 1777

Parker, James, fl. 1766-1771

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Morris

For release of former employee, Scotsman Hugh Brown, convicted of high treason and sentenced to death: "That he has once more expressed to me a desire to return to his native country saying it was very unfortunate for him to be in a strange country at such an unhappy time... that he could not fight against this meaning Great Britain with a good heart..."

GLC08349

24 March 1812

Kinsley, Benjamin, fl. 1812

Autograph letter signed

Title: to His Brother

Re: War of 1812, impressment: "I have had the misfortune to be imprest on board of a British Man of War... I said that I was a native of Poland so I cannot remedy it otherwise but by your assistance you must not neglect to insert my Birthright..."

GLC08350

06 July 1798

Barry, John, 1745-1803

Document signed

Title: Signed by 18 sailors.

Sailors" Oath of Allegiance on Commander Barry"s Frigate "United States".

GLC08352

27 March 1718

Cuyler, Johannes, fl. 1697

Manuscript document signed

Title: Commissioners of Indian Affairs:

With Robert Livingston and Killaen Van Rensselaer. The Commissioners of Indian Affairs address the issues of the Five Nations.

GLC08353

04 March 1829

Jackson, Andrew, 1767-1845

Broadside

Title: First printing of first inaugural address.

GLC08354

23 February 1785

United States. Congress

Document

Title: Text of the Twelfth Amendment

GLC08355

21 October 1781

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to John Jay

Indicates that French ships are about to dispatch with official accounts of the Battle of Yorktown. Knox feels he should tell Jay what has occurred because an official account from Congress may not be immediately forthcoming. Although the British had less forces in America than in 1776 or 1777, the Continental Army was compelled to attack Yorktown or consider the southern states lost. The Comte de Grasse was of similar opinion, and plans to attack New York were abandoned in favor of a siege of Yorktown. A detailed, chronological explanation of the Allied forces' actions between 27…

GLC02437.01253

4 November 1781

St. Clair, Arthur, 1734-1818

Manuscript document

Title: Extracts from the Queries laid before a Board of General Officers by General S Clair for His Excellency Genl Washington.

Discusses the case of Captain Gerlach, deputy quartermaster of the Brunswick troops. Suggests that [Heinrich] Gerlach be required to provide an inventory for stores that were supposed to be shipped to the Convention Troops, and that he complete the transport. Continues that if it is revealed that British Commissary Hoakerly disposed of the goods at Yorktown, as alleged, the vessel and remaining goods should be forfeited. Clerical copy in the hand of St. Clair's aide de camp.

GLC02437.01283

circa 1832-1852

Ryall, Henry Thomas, 1811-1867

Engraving

Title: [Engraving of Sir Walter Scott]

Engraving with death date. Handwritten note states "a M.S. from the Fortunes of Nigel by."

GLC00496.083.02