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The Four traitors [anti-Dorr illustrated broadside]
1843 ca.
Illustrations and text of 4 politicians who "infamously sold themselves to the Dorrites, for office and political power."
GLC07254
To the Whigs of Rhode-Island [pro-Dorr]
1845/03/20
Jackson, Charles, fl. 1845
Charles Jackson, candidate for Governor of Liberation Convention; re: "unconditional liberation of Thomas Wilson Dorr ... to be action of amnesty ... to restore peace"
GLC07255.01
Gazette of the United States. [Vol. 2, no.20 (June 19, 1790)]
1790/06/19
Whole no. 124. re: Notice of Rhode Island's ratification of the Constitution; Washington's letter to Hebrew Congregation of Savannah; etc.
GLC07270
to Richard B. Winder
circa July 1865
Wirz, Henry, 1823-1865
Wirz seeks information to implicate "the authorities at Richmond" on conditions at Andersonville, suggesting that he is being prosecuted so that "the big men, such as Cooper Seddon, Jeff Davis" can be prosecuted. Indicates that providing such...
GLC07271.01
[Admission ticket to the hanging of Captain Henry Wirz at the Old Capital Prison in Washington, D.C.]
8 November 1865
Russell, G.B., fl. 1865
Wirz's hanging is not mentioned but the date of admission is 10 November 1865, the day he was hanged at the Old Capital Prison. Small yellow printed card. The name of the bearer has been scratched out.
GLC07271.04
to Louisa Andre
30 November 1777
André, John, 1751-1780
Writes a lengthy letter to his sister about recent events of the war in Philadelphia. "The army has remained encamped before Philadelphia and Mr. Washington has remained about 14 miles off. Our patroles meet and exchange shot every now and then...
GLC07272
to [Benjamin Tallmadge] re: spy report, setting meeting
1778/08/25
Washington, George, 1732-1799
Washington wants to discuss a spy report concerning British troop movements in New York: "Knowledge of that circumstance in the enemy might blast the whole design"
GLC07277
to Nathanael Greene re: supporting the Society of Cincinnati
178[4]/03/27
The Society is designed to counter the "Temper of the New England States," and prepare it for the "decision of the weighty matters which may be brought on." (Small losses affecting text at center right fold.)
GLC07278
To the electors of the western ... district [Wilkins Updike for Congress]
For the Western Congressional District supporting Wilkins Updike for Congress. Post-dates 1842, quotes text from Narragansett Citizen.
GLC07255.02
Governor Dorr's extra [anti-Dorr illustrated broadside]
1845 ca.
Satirical propaganda attacking Dorr for fleeing the "battle" of Acote's Hill, calls supporters "rabble" from New York, etc. (Losses affecting cartoon on left center.)
GLC07256
Great political car ride and last load of patriots.
circa 1845
Whipple, John, fl. 1845
Full title, "Great political car ride and last load of patriots. Dorr, Jackson, Simmons, and Arnold! 'We stoop to Conquer' 'Better to reign in hell than serve in heaven'. Anti-Dorr broadside issued by John Whipple. "Law and Order" presentation...
GLC07257
Governor Thomas Dorr
1845
Dorr, Thomas Wilson, 1805-1854
Mezzotint engraving taken from daguerreotype. Engraved by W. Warner, from a December 1841 image.
GLC07258
A candid and impartial narrative of the transactions of the fleet...
1779
O'Bierne, T.L., fl. 1779
Printed by Almon. Second edition, illustrated with large folding map, showing promontory at Sandy Hook, NJ. (First edition had no map.) Full title: "A candid and impartial narrative of the transactions of the fleet under the command of Lord Howe...
GLC07259
Abraham Lincoln Republican candidate for President [medal]
1860
Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865
Brass medal: "Abraham Lincoln Republican candidate for President / The great rail splitter of the west must & shall be our next President."
GLC07260
Draft of farewell address to his army, written in pencil
1865/01/23
Hood, John Bell, 1831-1879
Draft of farewell address to the army: "I have this day been relieved from the command of this army ... you have endured your many hardships during the recent campaign. I am alone responsible for its conception and strived hard to do my duty in its...
GLC07261
to Wm. R. Ware? re: illustrated letter on placement of Shaw 54th Mass. memorial
1890/02/21
Saint-Gaudens, Augustus, 1848-1907
Letter concerning the placement of the Shaw Memorial for 54th (colored) Massachusetts Regiment near the Boston State House.
GLC07262
Battle of New Orleans broadside [in French and English]
1815 ca.
Dual-language War of 1812 broadside detailing battle of 8 January 1815. Consists of illustration and key.
GLC07263
The Modern part of an universal history
1759
Warren, James, 1726-1808
Title page (only) from a book in Warren's library, signed.
GLC07264
New-York weekly journal. [No. 86 (June 30, 1735)]
1735/06/30
Zenger, John P., 1697-1746
Printed while Zenger was in prison
GLC07265
Pennsylvania gazette. [No. 1736 (April 1, 1762)]
1 April 1762
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790
Re: British and French hostilities in the Caribbean; Indian peace treaty in Virginia, etc.
GLC07266
Gazette of the United States. [No. 76 (January 2, 1790)]
1790/01/02
Fenno, John, 1751-1798
re: urging ratification of Bill of Rights in Virginia; "an act providing for the expenses which may attend negotiations with Indian tribes ..." etc.
GLC07268
Gazette of the United States. [No. 92 (February 27, 1790)]
1790/02/27
Re: House of Representatives discussion on Hamilton's report as Secretary of Treasury.
GLC07269
[Collection of sixteen documents from an archive of the Quartermaster of Andersonville Prison][Decimalized]
1864-1866
Includes several letters, an Andersonville wallet, biscuit in a tin, Libby Prison drawing, hand-carved bone kerchief slide, bone snuff box, cane, etc. Richard B. Winder served as Quartermaster throughout the Civil War. He was a cousin of Gen. John H...
GLC07271
[Parole from Andersonville Prison issued for for W.T. West]
February 7, 1865
Partially printed slip permits West "to go to drive hospital wood team and return to hospital." With "Military Prison" stamp on verso. Written at Camp Sumter, also known as Andersonville Prison.
GLC07271.02
[Special order for a furlough for Private P.T. Hodges, Company G, 3rd Regt. Georgia Reserve]
15 September 1864
Winder, John H., 1800-1865
Countersigned by General Winder's son, Captain Winder, the acting assistant general. Partially printed document granting a twenty five day furlough. Numbered "Special Order No. 190." Form printed on dark orange paper. Written at Camp Sumter...
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