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to Albert Whitton re: murder of slave by overseer

"Your having shot my Negro man, Willett, I hereby dismiss you from my business as overseer." Written on a quarter sheet of paper.

GLC07415

[Photograph of McKinley and Admiral George Dewey in a parade]

Image of a parade thrown in honor of Admiral George Dewey. Dewey stands up in the carriage, facing the crowds. President William McKinley sits beside him. A mass of people has gathered on the streets to welcome the admiral, and some lean out of...

GLC07416

[Crowd in front of Lincoln's Springfield home after funeral]

Image of Lincoln's funeral train and Springfield townspeople posed in front of the late President's home, following his burial at Oak Ridge Cemetery on May 4. The home is draped in mourning and decorated with evergreens. Some members of the crowd are...

GLC07418

to unknown re: mission in Philadelphia and need for money

"You must naturally conclude that in taking up this business in its present situation, supplies of money will be necessary." Probably written to Robert Morris.

GLC07420

A Report of the Debates and Proceedings.... [secession crisis]

Title continued: "...in the secret sessions of the Conference Convention." Broadside for the February 1861 convention proposing 6 constitutional amendments to avoid disunion. Printed by Appleton. Includes extending Missouri Compromise west to...

GLC07421

Certificate by Mary Dougherty (mother) that she wishes son to be apprenticed

Certifying that she wants her son Andrew Johnson to be tailor apprentice to James G. Selby.

GLC07423

A view of the Conduct of the Executive...in the Foreign Affairs[defends conduct]

Title continued: "...connected with the mission to the French Republic." Printed by B.F. Bache. Monroe defends his conduct as American Minister in France. (Collateral to the Monroe manuscripts in GLC 496.062 and 496.065.)

GLC07424

Mirror of Events 1861-62-63-64

Broadside includes narrative of Kilpatrick's cavalry expedition, 4th U.S. Colored Troops. Red ink printed on thin paper. Long broadsheet.

GLC07428

Rochester Daily Advertiser Extra. [Mexican War]

Taylor's "Repulse of Santa Anna's Army!!"

GLC07430

A Grand Slave Hunt or Trial of Speed for the Presidency... [cartoon]

Lithograph cartoon. Rest of title: "...between the celebrated Nags Black Dan [Webster], Lewis Cass and [Robert Y.] Hayne." Lithograph cartoon depicting the U.S. Capitol in background and Millard Fillmore carrying a copy of Fugitive Slave Bill.

GLC07432