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to [Arnold] B. Johnson

"The 'water-closet' is one of the gifts of modern civilization, & must always be taken into account when you select a house." Written to Johnson in Washington, D.C.

GLC02095.13

to [Edward W.] Kinsley

Marked private. Written from the Senate Chamber. Complains about the Boston press being hard on him, criticizes President Ulysses S. Grant's attempt to annex Santo Domingo, and rails against Grant's leadership in general: "I did not write to...

GLC02095.16

[Quotation of Charles Sumner on freedom]

Complete quotation reads: "Freedom always for all!" Marked Senate Chamber.

GLC02095.28

to unknown

Regrets having to decline attending a meeting: "Consider me always as deeply interested in the cause, but as reluctantly compelled to forego participation in your meeting."

GLC02095.02

to Thomas L. Sprague

Thanks Sprague, a schoolboy, for his compliments: "Through my mother, who recently visited your friends in Hingham, I have learned your kind interest in me, & the manner in which you have spoken of me in one of your exercises at school. The words of...

GLC02095.04

[Quotation of Charles Sumner]

Complete quotation reads: "In the universe of God there are no accidents."

GLC02095.29

to T. P. Chandler

Writes about speaking in the Senate: "Had I made that speech, I would have taken a vacation of a week or more. Now I wait the Civil Appropriation Bill, when I shall move an Amendment, that nothing be paid [to] the execution of the Fug. Sl. Bill, but...

GLC02095.03

to A. M. Knapp

Replies to a request from Knapp, in Boston, for written works. States that he has no more to distribute. Informs Knapp that he can obtain copies of "Emery's work" at [Burnham's] bookstore in Boston. Written from the Senate Chamber.

GLC02095.10

to John T. Hoffman

Writes to the Governor of New York and encloses a letter (enclosure not included). States he does not know anything of the writer nor of the case, but transmits the letter because it concerns a human life.

GLC02095.15

to Lile Miller [incomplete]

Written at Camp Tennaly. Writes, "...every thing is very quiet, when every thing is so quiet i get the horrors i never feel Better than when we are moving..."

GLC02155.008

to Lile Miller

Written at Camp Washington near Falmouth, Virginia, to his wife. Gives her advice as to how to get rid of her "sick headache." Comments on the weather and an upcoming inspection.

GLC02155.045

To Cook

Ward ALS 6/16/1841 1 p. + docket re: finding seconds

GLC02145.28.02

to Lile Miller

Written at Camp Pierpont to his wife. Notes, "...yesterday was the grand Review and such a sight was never seen on this continent it is impossible for me to tell you how may [sic] soldiers was there but i suppose from 50 to 70 thousand they were...

GLC02155.020

to Lile Miller

Labels the letter Leesburg, Montgomery County, Maryland, however Miller likely writes from Leesburg, Virginia. Predicts they will travel to Harpers Ferry, West Virginia, and there is no sign of an upcoming battle. Writes, "I have just heard there is...

GLC02155.062

to Lile Miller

Miller writes to his wife from Frederick County, Maryland. Notes that the Confederates left Frederick City. Writes, "i suppose there has been great excitement there since the Rebels have invaded Maryland, But i do not think there is much cause for...

GLC02155.063

to Lile Miller

Miller writes to his wife six days after the Battle of Antietam (also known as the Battle of Sharpsburg). Describes "Rebels lying around through the woods and fields that have not Been Burried and perhaps never will..."

GLC02155.065

to Lile Miller

Miller writes to his wife from camp at Brooks Station. Discusses the metaphoric "dark cloud" that hangs over the country and his feelings of disheartenment. Mentions the high rate of desertion, including a "rascal" who borrowed $100 from the other...

GLC02155.074

to Lile Miller

Miller writes to his wife from camp near White Oak Church. Describes marching to Falmouth, Virginia. Referring to Burnside's Mud March, writes: "Burnside army got fast in the mud, although as usual they had the Old Pa Reserves for their wheel Horses...

GLC02155.078

to Lile Miller

Miller writes to his wife from camp near White Oak Church. Mentions that his father, who is also in the military, is ward master of an unspecified hospital. Writes, "in this letter you filled a large space with the doings of of [sic] the Government...

GLC02155.079

to Lile Miller

Miller writes to his wife from camp near Union Mills. Relates that his lieutenant, [Henry] Minnigh, has obtained a leave of absence. Written in pencil.

GLC02155.087

to Lile Miller

Complains about his inability to obtain a furlough. Expects to stay at Fairfax Station through the summer.

GLC02155.095

to Lile Miller

Regarding his inability to get a furlough, writes, "Dear Wife there is an under handed game at work here, those that are Particular friends of Little Eddy McPherson stands the Best chance as they write on to him he goes to Genl Heintzleman [sic]...

GLC02155.096

to Lile Miller

Reflects on his service: "...when we look at the army of the Potomac under Genl Hooker how they have Been marching and fighting the last week we ought not to complain, many a poor fellow whose time was nearly out... whose Boddy now lies a lifeless...

GLC02155.098

to Lile Miller

Regarding the Battle of Chancellorsville, writes that there is "a great deal of excitement about Genl Hookers last defeat if such it can be called, it is verry currently Reported here this morning that he is again crossing, But I do not think it is...

GLC02155.100

to Lile Miller

Writes, "... the different Regts keep the People that live around here, they come into camp and gather up all the Bread meat an coffee the Boys do not make use of which is not a little, they are generally women and children, and I must say I should...

GLC02155.102

to Lile Miller

Received a letter from his father, who is also in the service. Notes that he has one year left to serve, but his father's time will be up soon. Discusses his wife's upcoming trip to Columbia (possibly Columbia, Pennsylvania). Pages one and two of the...

GLC02155.104

to Azariah Smith

Thanks him for his letter. Plans to leave for Washington, D.C., "simply to vote" presumably in Senate. After Washington, Sumner plans to travel to Europe "in search of that complete restoration which I have not yet found at home."

GLC02095.05

[Check signed by Charles Sumner]

Check for $354.51 payable to Mr. Elliott C. Cowdin from the First National Bank, Washington, D.C. Signed by Sumner. Endorsed on verso. With US inter-revenue stamp.

GLC02095.33

[George Dill promises to pay Watson]

GLC01450.600.031

[ itemized list of taxes for the Murphys]

GLC01450.600.032

[Receipt for Richard and William Murphy's subscription to illegible magazine or newspaper]

GLC01450.600.033

[Receipt of Louis Sim's subscription to Enquirer]

GLC01450.600.034

[Record of Receipt for David Murphy]

GLC01450.600.035

[Record of Receipt for David Murphy's courthouse taxes]

GLC01450.600.036

[Record of Receipt for David Murphy's state, county, and courthouse taxes]

GLC01450.600.037

[Record of Receipt for David Murphy's circuit court fees]

GLC01450.600.038

[Receipt of Mrs. David Murphy for subscription to Ratmonth?]

GLC01450.600.040

[Receipt of David Murphy for the cost of a civil suit]

GLC01450.600.041

[Receipt of William Murphy for county taxes]

GLC01450.600.042

[Receipt of David Murphy for state and county taxes]

GLC01450.600.043

[Receipt of David Murphy for state and county taxes]

GLC01450.600.044

[Receipt of David Murphy for state and county taxes]

GLC01450.600.045

[Record of Receipt for David Murphy's state and county taxes]

GLC01450.600.046

[Record of Receipt for David Murphy for his subscription to St. Louis Beacon]

GLC01450.600.047

[Record of Receipt for David Murphy regarding court case fee]

GLC01450.600.048

[Record of Receipt for David Murphy's state and county taxes]

GLC01450.600.049

[Constable receipt for David Murphy]

GLC01450.600.050

[Court receipt of David Murphy]

GLC01450.600.051

[receipt of David Murphy]

GLC01450.600.052

[List of expenses for David Murphy for Sept. 30th-Oct. 17th]

GLC01450.600.053

[List of expenses for David Murphy for Jan. 14th-Jan. 19th]

Dated January 14, 1834 - January 19, 1834.

GLC01450.600.054

[David Murphy, Isaac Cunningham, WIlliam Brown, James Ritter, and Charles Bart are appointed by the county court]

GLC01450.600.055

[ Receipt of David Murphy for land purchase]

GLC01450.600.056

[Announcing pro-slavery meeting]

GLC01450.600.057

to the independent electors of the county of St. Genevieve

GLC01450.600.058

to Mr. Murphy

GLC01450.600.059

Insteuits qulon a circul...[in French]

mentions Governor Wilkinson

GLC01450.600.060

[petition to elect Nathaniel Book as Mayor of St. Genevieve]

GLC01450.600.061

People's Ticket with Sam Caruthers for Rep. [4 copies]

GLC01450.600.062

to Brother Murphy

GLC01450.600.063

to John

David Murphy writes to John about the approaching election.

GLC01450.600.064

Moore Certificate

GLC01450.600.065

Commissioners' Obligation

discusses David Murphy's obligations to the county

GLC01450.600.066

[petition to appoint Nathaniel Cook as second mayor of St. Genevieve]

GLC01450.600.067

[petition to replace John Nallee with John Smith in St. Genevieve]

GLC01450.600.068

[Annnouncement from the county clerk that David Murphy has died and left a will leaving his estate to others]

GLC01450.600.069

[David Murphy's will]

Dated May 14, 1843- 7 September 1843.

GLC01450.600.070

[Copy of David Murphy's will]

GLC01450.600.071

[David Murphy's will, unfinished and undated]

GLC01450.600.072

[Ledger for 91 Francois Branch Bible Society]

GLC01450.600.073

[Horses sold between David Murphy and James Dodson]

GLC01450.600.074

[Military department declares resignation]

GLC01450.600.075

to James Lowry Donaldson

A letter from David Murphy to James Lowry Donaldson. Donaldson was a register of land claims for the district of Louisiana.

GLC01450.600.076

[David Murphy is sworn in]

GLC01450.600.077

[Pledge to form volunteer obligation to help those whose resources have been taken by the wolves]

GLC01450.600.078

Articles of agreement between Joab Lim and David Murphy of the district of New Bourbon.

GLC01450.600.079

to Sons

GLC01450.600.080

to Sir

Duane writes a letter to Murphy addressing the letter as "to Sir."

GLC01450.600.081

The barbarism of slavery. Speech of Hon. Charles Sumner, on the Bill for the admission of Kansas as a free state.

Given in the Senate, 4 June 1860. Condemns slavery as barbaric and criticizes various pro-slavery arguments, including that slavery was not upheld by the United States Constitution. Published by Thaddeus Hyatt, Washington, D.C. Printed as the clergy...

GLC02095.21

[Quotation of Charles Sumner on liberty]

Complete quotation reads: "And I cannot go wrong when I lean to the side of Liberty."

GLC02095.27

to S.R. Phillips

Replies that a paper Phillips requested cannot be obtained today as his colleague, who has it, is absent. Ends by saying, "We are tranquil at last." Written on a United States Postal card to Phillips at the State House in Boston. Marked Senate...

GLC02095.31

[Carte-de-visite of Charles Sumner]

Portrait photograph of Sumner as a middle-aged man. Signed by Sumner along the base of the image. Photographer is unknown.

GLC02095.41

to unknown

Thanks an unknown "sir" for his words of sympathy: "Accept my thanks for the words of cheer & sympathy which you kindly write. I have tried to do my duty & shall continue unto the end."

GLC02095.08

[Quotation of Charles Sumner on equality]

Complete quotation reads: "Equality of rights is the first of rights."

GLC02095.30

to Elliot C. Cowdin

Wishes Cowdin a happy New Year. Addressed to Cowdin in New York.

GLC02095.17

to [Edward W.] Kinsley

Criticizes Buenaventura Baez, President of the Dominican Republic. Kinsley apparently informed Sumner of a dinner for Baez. He states in full, "A Dinner to Baez! Why not invite the murderer of the Virginius crew? At least please read an authentic...

GLC02095.18

[Quotation of Charles Sumner on the struggle to end slavery]

Complete quotation reads: "Our cause is nobler even than that of our Fathers, in as much as it is more exalted to struggle for the Freedom of others than for our own."

GLC02095.26

[Check signed by Charles Sumner]

Check for $51.17 payable to Mr. Beckwith Huntly from the First National Bank, Washington, D.C. Signed by Sumner. Endorsed on verso. With US inter-revenue stamp.

GLC02095.32

[Note declining Charles Sumner's attendance at Mr. Lincoln's circle]

Signed in text. Dated 6 January, no year specified. States that Sumner regrets not being able to attend "Mr. Lincoln's circle," to be held that evening, due to the state of his health.

GLC02095.09

to Epes Sargent

Sumner thanks Sargent for his sympathetic praise. Writes, "The verses on Shaw I had enjoyed before, & had sent to England," likely a reference to Sargent's poem, "Colonel Shaw: On Hearing that the Rebels Had Buried His Body Under a Pile of Twenty...

GLC02095.12

Mr. Sumner's Lecture on White Slavery in the Barbary States.

Sumner's lecture given before the Boston Mercantile Library Association, 17 February 1847. Published by William D. Ticknor and Company. Printed in Cambridge by Metcalf and Company, printers to the University. Inscribed on the original orange cover...

GLC02095.19

[Quotation of Charles Sumner on liberty]

Complete quotation reads: "For myself in a case of doubt I feel that I cannot go wrong when I lean to the side of Liberty."

GLC02095.25

[Envelope with free frank and docket]

Free frank of Sumner on envelope addressed to John Jay, [Nassau St] New York. With docket.

GLC02095.34

[Remains of violets from Charles Sumner's funeral service]

In folded paper with note: "Violets from the coffin of the Hon. Chas. Sumner, March 13/74 deceased Mar 11. 74. [10]. m. to 3 pm." Violets are no longer intact; only brittle pieces remain.

GLC02095.36

[Carte-de-visite of Charles Sumner]

3/4 image of Sumner holding a French newspaper.

GLC02095.39

[Senate resolution submitted by Charles Sumner]

Appeals to the people to manifest their loyalty by ceasing to fight or work for the rebels, and putting their resources into supporting the Union. States that the government will reciprocate. Writes, "...it is the further duty of the government of...

GLC02095.22

to Charles Sumner

Asks Sumner to help a graduate of Harvard, Edward B. Drew, to obtain a post in the Chinese Customs Service. Drew hopes Sumner will help him arrange a meeting with Sir Frederick Bruce, British representative at Washington, D.C.

GLC02095.38

[Carte-de-visite of Charles Sumner]

Signed by Sumner along the base of the image. Taken by Brady & Co.'s Photographic Portrait Galleries, Washington, D.C. and New York.

GLC02095.40

The Crime Against Kansas. Speech of Hon. Charles Sumner, of Massachusetts. In the Senate of the United States, May 19, 1856.

Sumner delivered this speech after the May 1856 debates on slavery in Kansas. Condemns Southern advocacy of the expansion of slavery. Published by Greeley and McElrath, New York. Advertised on cover page as being "for sale at the office of the New...

GLC02095.20

[Print with a clipped signature of Preston S. Brooks]

With clipped signature of Brooks. Both engraving and signature are pasted to backer page. A pencil note, also on backer page, explains that Brooks attacked Charles Sumner after Sumner's famous "Crime Against Kansas" speech in the Senate.

GLC02095.37