11 September 1885

Beecher, Henry Ward, 1813-1887

Autograph letter signed

Title: to J. M. Rosse

Signed also by J. M. Rosse. Thanks him for his letter. Thinks his idea of an article from his friend on Mugwumpism in the South from a Southern perspective, showing the benefits of political unity of the North with the South, is an excellent idea. His friend should send it to the New York Evening Post. At the bottom of page 3 Rosse has written: "received Sept. 14th." On the recto and verso of that page is a letter from Rosse to a Mr. Robinson, in which he encourages him to write the article.

GLC04353.12

1860's ca.

Beecher, Henry Ward, 1813-1887

Photograph

Title: Standing view of the abolitionist Reverand

Imprint on recto "Revd. Henry Ward Beecher." Graphite inscription on verso "**Book." Photographers imprint on verso: "Published by E. Anthony 501 Broadway New York from Photographic Negative in Brady's National Portrait Gallery."

GLC05111.02.0138

circa 1861-1865

Beecher, Henry Ward, 1813-1887

Photograph

Title: In dark suit, standing 3/4 length portrait with arms crossed and hat on table

Graphite inscription on recto "Beecher." Photographers imprint on verso: "Faljambe Bros., 211 Superior Street."

GLC05111.02.0989

1861-1865 ca.

Beecher, Henry Ward, 1813-1887

Photograph

Title: Standing, three-quarters length view

E. & H. T. Anthony & Co., publisher.

GLC05137.232

19 July 1869

Beecher, Henry Ward, 1813-1887

Autograph letter signed

Title: to unknown

Encloses an article. Mentions the New York Ledger.

GLC02509.02

1861-1865

Beecher, Henry Ward, 1813-1887

Autograph letter signed

Title: to unknown

Whimsical and poetic letter requesting "paper made of the fibre of the reeds that will grow along the Nile... envelope made of a spider's web to be spun next summer..." Mentions meeting the unknown recipient next July in Saratoga.

GLC05603.01.28

February 12, 1857

Beecher, Henry Ward, 1813-1887

Autograph letter signed

Title: to unknown

"I believe that there were never so many thinking upon the subject, never were thoughts more nearly right on the great question of Liberty. I do not disesteem the political & Commercial aspects of Slavery. Its evils in these regards are greater than any of us imagine. But it is the Moral Condition of the slave & the effect of the system upon the Conscience of the Nation, that I chiefly feel & deprecate. One thing is certain. Let the friends of freedom, those who have no honors to seek, no offices to crave, no ambition to mislead them, let such become if possible more…

GLC09133