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[Robert G. Shaw]

Carte de visite, 3/4 length standing portrait. Later reprint of a war-time photo.

GLC05923

to John Bennett re: lobbying support during his successful bid for Congress

Basler, Roy R. The Collected Works Of Abraham Lincoln. (New Brunswick, New Jersey: Rutgers University Press, 1953), Vol. I
1824 - 1848, p. 355

GLC05927

An Essay to prove the contagious character of maligant cholera... .

By Bernard M. Byrne. Published by Childs & Peterson. Second edition. Signed by Millard Fillmore and inscribed to Fillmore by the author. Book plate of Abram T. Kerr and Agnes Kerr.

GLC05928

Acts passed at the second session of the third Congress

Full title: "Acts passed at the second session of the third Congress of the United States of America, begun and held at the city of Philadelphia, in the state of Pennsylvania, on Monday, the third of November, 1794." Includes pages AAA and 572...

GLC05932

Proceedings of the Liberal Republican Convention, in Cincinnati

Title continued: "May 1st 2d and 3d, 1873. Horace Greeley's letter of acceptance. Address of the New York State Committee to their fellow-citizens." With obituary of Reverend Charles Brooks .

GLC05940

Address of the State Committee of Correspondence, to the citizens of PA

Pennsylvania Committee of Correspondence. William Duane, publisher. (Bound with: Selected pamplets, GLC 5945.)

GLC05945.07

Truth will out! [defending the Aurora from Tory charges]

Title continued: "The foul charges of the Tories against the editors of the Aurora repelled by positive proof and plain truth." William Duane, publisher. First edition. (Bound with: Selected pamplets, GLC 5945.)

GLC05945.09

The Trials of William S. Smith and Samuel Ogden [Miranda expedition]

Title continued: "for misdemeanors, had in the Circuit Court of the United States... in July, 1806." Regarding the Miranda expedition to South America. Printed by and for I. Riley and Co. First edition.

GLC05946

to Caroline Gilman

Apologizes for the publisher's loss of Gilman's portrait that Hale had borrowed for the printing of her book, "Women's record" (New York, 1853).

GLC05955

Daily sun.

The first three issues have four pages and the last one has two pages. Each issue has at least one column of "Telegraphic" war dispatches. The back page (except the last two-page issue) always contains the Georgia State Constitution. The 29 March...

GLC05959.03

The Daily morning news. (Savannah, Ga.)

4 pages each. Vol. 12 nos. 177-178. Coast invaded by the Lincolnites, Incidents after the Battle of Manassas, The Maryland Regiment in the Battle at Stone Bridge, The killing of Colonel T.E. Rawlings, New York Republican Press on the Battle of...

GLC05959.05

Savannah republican. [necessity newspaper]

Vol. 61 no. 671 and vol. 65 no. 85. Dated 11/20/1862 and 4/14/1865. The latter issue is printed on brown wastepaper. Topics include Fredericksburg, St. Alban's raiders, suffering in Petersburg, Jefferson Davis's flight.

GLC05959.06

True witness (New Orleans, La.)

Vol. 8 nos. 31 and 41. Presbyterian religious newspaper. The 12/7/1861 issue discusses slavery and religious readings for soldiers.

GLC05959.18

Spirit of the age (Raleigh, NC)

Weekly. Vol. 12, no. 47; vol. 13, nos. 50-51; vol. 14 nos. 2, 7, 13 and 17. One very worn issue from 1861. Issues from 1862 use a smaller format of 49 x 33 cm. 7/17/1861; 8/4/1862, 8/11/1862, 9/1/1862, 10/6/1862, 11/17/1862 and 12/15/1862. "A...

GLC05959.33

Fayetteville (NC) observer

Most issues contain 4 pp. One issue from 1861; 8 from 1862; 12 from 1863. Vol. 43 no. 2341, 2344-45, 2362, 2371-74, 2383, 2385-87, 2389, 2416-17, 2419, 2426-27, 2429-30, 2432-33, 2435, 2437-41, 2445-47, 2449 [...]

GLC05959.34

Charleston daily courier. [Vol. 59, no. 18,835 (April 19, 1861)-v. 63, no. 19,915 (November 8, 1864)]

Previously bound. (Daily issue of the Daily Courier; see also Charleston tri-weekly Courier.) Size varies. Five measure 74 x 54.5 cm. while another 12 measure 60 x 42 cm.

GLC05959.37

to David Humphreys re: trade, laws of European countries against US commerce

Extensive ink bleedthrough obscures Jefferson's writing. Written to America's secret agent in Lisbon concerning laws of France, Spain and England damaging American commerce. "Our best interest would be to employ our principal labours in agriculture...

GLC05967

to Daniel Butterfield re: asking for news, battle of Chancellorsville

Written on what is now a slip of paper, with printed "Washington City" at top, probably for telegraph transmission. The ink quality is uneven. "Where is General Hooker? Where is Sedgewick? Where is Stoneman? A. Lincoln." (In full)...

GLC05977

Discharges for nine soldiers and William Yocum (signed recto by Brutus J. Clay)

List of prisoners on front, with place of imprisonment, endorsed on verso by Lincoln. At the bottom of the list is a note of congressman Brutus J. Clay, requesting the discharge of the above. Lincoln orders the discharge of nine soldiers upon...

GLC05984

to Appleton re: sends autograph with authenticity note of warden John S. Crocker

Countersigned and authenticated by John S. Crocker, the warden. On U.S. Jail stationery.

GLC05999

to Theophilus Rodenbough re: Indians as skirmishers

"The Indians are the best skirmishers in the world." Gordon says he received orders from Sheridan to join the regiment in Chicago. He says that fighting Indians is hard and dangerous since they are frequently better armed, better shots and better...

GLC06008

to unknown re: protecting independent judiciary, trial of judges; attacking Aaron Burr

"It is an axiom with me that he will be the most dangerous chief that Jacobism can have."

GLC06019

Memphis tri-weekly appeal.

Vol. 17 nos. 111-112.

GLC05959.49

Galveston (TX) tri-weekly news

Vol. 23, nos. 30 and 44.

GLC05959.53

Houston (TX) tri-weekly telegraph

Many previously bound. Vol. 30 no. 164-168, 170, 172-182, 184-186, 188, 193-194, 196-197, 199, 201, 204-206, 208, 210, 211 [CONTINUES]. vol. 30 no. 168 misprinted as 198.

GLC05959.54

Daily dispatch (Richmond, VA)

Many issues have been previously bound. vol. 19 nos. 60, 114, 135-143, 146-153; vol. 20 nos. 6-15, 21, 24-25, 27-44, 46-62, 64-66, 68-69 [TO CONTINUE] Vol. 20 no. 38, 39, 53___ repeated.

GLC05959.56

Daily Republican.

4 pp. each. Vol. 5 nos. 145 and 146. Discusses Benjamin Franklin Butler's "women around town" order in New Orleans.

GLC05959.59

Marion ensign. [Vol. 1, no. 1 (September 16, 1864)]

Major General George B. McClellan accepts nomination by Democratic party for President of the United States.

GLC05959.67

Richmond Whig & public advertiser.

Some without volume or issue numbers. 7/11/1862, 10/3/1862, 10/28/1862; 1/10/1865. (Note that 3/7/1862 and 10/27/1864 are distinct titles: 5959.78 and 5959.79).

GLC05959.71

Daily Richmond examiner.

Some are Ex-Flowers, or Duke University. Also includes Semi-weekly Examiner.

GLC05959.72

Richmond weekly enquirer

GLC05959.73

Southern literary messenger.

Monthy magazine. 7/1861 (war a contest for racial supremacy); 11-12/1862 (combined; a new literature); 2/1863-6/1863 (2 copies of March); 11-12/1863.

GLC05959.75

Richmond (VA) Enquirer. Extra edition

Vol. 57, no. 97. Appears to be distinct (bibliographically) from the Daily and Weekly Enquirers, with an independent numbering system.

GLC05959.81

Confederate newspapers from Louisiana [decimalized]

"The New Orleans Daily Crescent" and "The Daily True Delta. Other Louisiana newspapers are contained in GLC 5959.

GLC05960

Hood's Texas Brigade

Honors the 1st, 4th, 5th Texas and the 18th Georgia, Hampton Legion for their bravery in battle. The broadside prints a portion of a letter by Texas Governor Gustavus W. Smith and Lee's letter of 21 September 1862, praising the brigade. Lists...

GLC05961

to: Jean B. Plaunche.

Concerning victory over Whigs in election & proposed national bank.

GLC05970

to Joseph R. Jones re: a "blackmailing operation", re-election campaign

Jones identified by the U.S. Grant papers. Discusses a "blackmail operation" and the "soreheads and thieves who have deserted the Republican party have strengthened it by their departure." Grant refers to the reform Republicans like Greeley, Carl...

GLC05975

Hospital regulations

Written by Fisher as Surgeon in Charge of General Hospital No. 3 in Lynchburg, Virginia. Says the regulations "are published for the government and guidance of the Patients of this Hospital." Regulation topics include: getting full name, company...

GLC05987.12

Collection of Confederate wallpaper newspapers [decimalized]

[decimalized 05988.01-05988.29]

GLC05988

to Basil O'Connor

Typed on stationery and signed as Lt . Cmmdr. in the US Naval Reserves sending a check to the March of Dimes (National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis) with money raised by his men. There is a long manuscript postscript beginning on p. 1 "Dear...

GLC05990

[Joseph Eggleston Johnston]

Cropped mount, not affecting image. Image as embedded grime at edges. Stamp on verso: Collection of Ambrose Lee.

GLC05998

Indictment against Benjamin Wallace for rape (signed on verso only)

Signed endorsement as attorney on verso. (Clerical signature on the front.) Indictment against Benjamin Wallace who, "not having the fear of God before his eyes but being moved and seduced by the instigation of the Devil," committed rape.

GLC06000

to Henry Clay

Asks Clay to review a copy of a letter to Secretary of War Joel Roberts Poinsett (not included). Discusses attempts by politicians to lend him support for a presidential bid in the election of 1840, to which he expressed indifference. Comments on...

GLC06001

to Anne Hinkley

Typed on stationery of the Executive Mansion, Albany, to Hinkley, the leader of a "wet" organization. "I have never joined the Women's Organization for National Prohibition Reform, because as you know I am a dry." Roosevelt notes that the...

GLC06002

[Thomas L. Crittenden]

Half-length vignette portrait as major general. Signed on mount. No imprint.

GLC06007

Albumen of Ulysses S. Grant and staff

A studio portrait of Grant and twelve members of his staff, including Rawlins, Parker, and others. No imprint, but identified as Gardiner by R. Mark Katz.

GLC06010

to Benjamin Rush

Adams believes that there should be an article in the Declaration of Rights securing free speech, impartiality and independence at the bar because everyone deserves a fair trial. He also discusses his recent appointment and that of Mr. Dana.

GLC06016

[Act of Congress calling for the first census in Rhode Island]

An act declaring that the act calling for the first census was applicable to Rhode Island, which had not yet ratified the Constitution when the first session of Congress began. Rhode Island's ratification occurred on 29 May 1790. Jefferson signed...

GLC06020

The sixth Article of Confederation re: military forces during peace time

Resolution limiting number of warships and soldiers during peacetime and allowing Virginia to maintain two armed vessels and troops for defense of trade, public prisons and stores.

GLC06026

Integral education. An inaugural address, delivered at Antioch College...

[title continued] "... , of Yellow Springs, Greene County, Ohio." Published by Little Brown. Education reform.

GLC06027.02

to Perry Belmont re: removing political corruption from national life

Written in response to Belmont's article "Publicity of Campaign Receipts and Expenditures." Cleveland writes in part: "I am thorougly convinced that the time has arrived when this subject should be treated thoroughly and rigorously and with honest...

GLC06041

to Michel Chevalier

Thanks Chevalier for his "interesting work on the High ways of the U. States," which he presented to Clay. Compliments Chevalier and de Tocqueville for their descriptions of America's character. Claims that the press in France is mischaracterizing a...

GLC06042.01

G.O. no. 3 re: joint resolution of Congress thanking Sherman for his March

A joint resolution of Congress thanking Sherman and troops "for gallant conduct of their late brilliant move through Georgia," better known as his March to the Sea. Nichols was Secretary of War

GLC06695.02

to David Lenox re: transmitting documents on impressed American seamen

Transmitting documents (not included) concerning impressed seamen Edmund Fish, Sylvester Richmond, Zadoch Howard and James Hall.

GLC06696

to Thomas C. Reynolds re: detailing duties of Secretary to Legation at Madrid

GLC06697

to Edward Weinfeld re: public housing

Truman extends greetings for the 18th Annual meeting of the National Public Housing Conference. He mentions the possibility that Congress will pass legislation "establishing national public housing policy." Weinfeld was president of the National...

GLC06699

to unknown re: President Johnson and black suffrage, Johnston's surrender

Apparently written to an unknown governor. "President Johnson means to do right on the great question of Negro suffrage." Discusses Johnston's surrender.

GLC06704

to J. H. Couston re: efforts to allow women to work

GLC06707

to Boutwell re: predicting secession of Virginia

"VA. will secede and will carry with her the rest."

GLC06714

Authority to affix seal to pardon of Jane Irvin

GLC06717

to Judge Peters re: authorizing pay-master to pay James McHenry $6,990 & 60/90

Printed document countersigned by Jonathan Trumbull Jr. Paying McHenry for his work as Washington's secretary. With ANS of McHenry at bottom.

GLC06723

to [Daniel Craig] McCallam re: capture of Confederate raider John S. Mosby

With AES forwarding the letter to General Sheridan.

GLC06725

to Martin Van Buren re: fraud committed against Cherokee Indian Nation by agents

Draft with numerous corrections.

GLC06741.02

President's Message. First address to Congress [on silk]

GLC06747

to Bureaux Pusy?? re: assistance to Revolutionary veteran, forwarding

Letter is addressed to Pusey, and appears to be forwarding a petition for Congress to introduce. Written in Monticello

GLC06749.01

Authority to affix the seal to proclamation for day of Thanksgiving

Ordering a day of national thanksgiving on 6 August 1863 for victories at Gettysburg and Vicksburg, seeking restoration of the Union and God's intervention to "subdue the anger which has produced... a needless and cruel rebellion...." Lined on verso...

GLC06754

to Lew Wallace re: asking for advice on discharge of soldier at Ft. McHenry

Regarding the discharge of soldier Thomas Washington Smith. WithANS of Lew Wallace at the bottom concerning the inquiry, responding, and forwarding to Col. Wooley.

GLC06755

to Edwin M. Stanton re: arranging trip to review troops at City Point

"Mrs. L. proposes 3 P.M. Thursday, and says she can not be ready sooner. Let it be so." (Mary Todd Lincoln had an infamous fit of jealousy over her husband's accompaniment by General Ord's wife during this trip.)

GLC06756

to Griffith Evans re: requesting expense report from Board of Commissioners

Madison asks for a detailed expense report. Evans had been secretary of the Board. Very minor losses affecting letters on the address leaf.

GLC06758

President's Message. National Intelligencer Extra

Monroe's address to the second session of the fifteenth Congress. Printed in 5 columns. Brigham 1: 103.

GLC06759

to Mr. Hill re: thanks for report of Committee of Commerce, reciprocity

Written in the third person, signed in the text at the beginning.

GLC06695.01

re: former Confederate general admits Union victory was a "blessing"

A Confederate general admits Union victory was "an incommensurable blessing to the whole country and especially to the people of the South. The consequences would have been continual wars, standing armies, fortifications on every frontier and...

GLC06695.03

Albumen photos of Confederate position, headquarters of McClellan at Seven Pines

GLC06698

to unknown re: arranging a visit aboard another ship [in French]

GLC06701

New Jersey resolution honoring Scott, with Congressional pamphlet

Signed by Charles Olden, Governor, with Congressional pamphlet.

GLC06702

re: Sherman's March, comments on history article [fragment]

Apparently a fragment, but the sentiments appear to be complete

GLC06703

to Edwin M. Stanton re: skirmish with guerilla band

GLC06705

to [Genet?] re: "measure consequence to Citizen Genet"

GLC06706

to James Duane re: naval battle of Enterprise and Boxer, with FF

Discusses the naval battle of Enterprise and Boxer. "No heart is more rejoiced than mine at these mortifications of English pride." Docketed. Written in Monticello

GLC06708

to Patrick K. Rogers re: University of Virginia opening delayed

Jefferson writes that the general opening of the University will be delayed to 1821. Dr. Cooper may open a school of philosophy, chemistry, mineralogy and law. Written in Monticello

GLC06709

Bill for his ride to New York and Philadelphia announcing the Suffolk resolves

The document, "The Town of Boston to Paul Revere," lists travel from Boston to New York, New York to Philadelphia, and his time, for a total of 55 pounds, 3 shillings and 6 pence. There are two pen-strokes of letters at the top of the document.

GLC06711

to Gov. of Virginia re: transmitting acts of Congress

Acts involve land grants, protection of frontiers, militias, debt relief, duties on spirits, national defense, altering Treasury and War Departments, copper coinage, governing territories, etc.

GLC06712

to Persifor F. Smith re: Mexican War, brevets, discusses his role in the battles

Discusses Beauregard's role in Mexican War battles. He complains about only receiving two brevets saying: "Give unto Caesar what is Caesar's."

GLC06715

to Frank J. Kozicki re: Anfa hotel plans, Casablanca conference site Jan. 1943

The printed plan of the hotel, signed simply "Winston Churchill." Accompanied by a cover letter from Churchill's secretary, Kozicki's (damaged) request to FDR and a negative response from FDR's secretary, Grace Tully.

GLC06716

to Mr. Clemint re: an obituary

"Please keep my impressionistic prose as it is."

GLC06718

to John H. Houston re: political turmoil in Tenn. after election of 1824

Describing the turmoil in Tennesse (his home state), he comments "Political firment at home." He also notes that "Miss M." concluded to defer matters until fall.

GLC06719

to Judge Peters re: thanks for Biddle's address on agriculture

A wonderful letter written in the third person, signed at the beginning and in initials at the end. "Mr. Biddle has justly noticed their mass of excellent sense and admirable practice disfigured by a fantastical mixture of superstition and...

GLC06720

to Mr. Bayley re: plan to liberate his slaves, colonization, personal matters

Written to Mr. Bayley in England. Discusses his plans for colonizing his freed slaves in Haiti or Liberia. Lafayette also mentions the Catholic emancipation bill, etc.

GLC06721

Cavalry tactics: or Regulations for the instruction... of the cavalry

[Full title] "Cavalry Tactics: or regulations for the instruction, formations, and movements of the cavalry" by Philip St. George Cooke. Edition printed by Lippincott, 1862. Signed by Brown as member of Co. K., 1st Cavalry, 7th regiment Kansas...

GLC06724

to "Alice" re: explaining why he set Jefferson Davis free on a $100,000 bond

GLC06726

G.O. no. 3 re: taking advantage of freed slaves

GLC06727.01

Circular re: freed slaves and the evils of idleness

Signed by George Merrill.

GLC06727.02

G.O. no. 6 re: freedman's claims on plantation property owned by former master

Claims made by freed slaves on the plantation property owned by their former masters. Signed by George Merrill.

GLC06727.03

Circular re: no rations to freed slaves who refused to work

Signed by E.W. Hooper

GLC06727.04

G.O. no. 1 re: court martial of Union captain who attacked a freed woman

Countersignature is illegible.

GLC06727.05

Circular no. 6 re: law concerning captured plantations operated by former slaves

GLC06727.06

Circular to freed slaves, thanksgiving for victory at the Battle of Gettysburg

GLC06727.07

Circular no. 7 re: shelter for colored refugees

GLC06727.09

Circular no. 3 re: distribution of property of newly freed slaves

GLC06727.10

Circular no. 4 re: regulations dealing with the labor of former slaves

GLC06727.11