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[Lincoln endorsement on Edwin M. Stanton letter to Lincoln]

Stanton asks Lincoln to provide a citation to an Act of Congress that excluded improper applicants from seats in House of Representatives which Lincoln has mentioned to him previously. Lincoln's note on the verso gives the citation for the act and...

GLC06553

to Sarah Ogden

Writes his appreciation of how Ogden has "faithfully ministered to the wants of the sick and wounded." Sends news concerning past patients from the "Broad and Cherry [Streets Hospital]" in Philadelphia. He is still at the "Pencote Battery," enjoying...

GLC06559.002

His excellency General Washington's last legacy

A printing in four columns containing Washington's "Circular letter" from Newburgh regarding his resignation as commander-in-chief and discusses the establishment of a stronger government for the United States. Washington wanted a stronger Congress...

GLC06561

Journal of a recruit in the 7th regiment

Unbound sheets (possibly a transcript?) detailing the defense of Washington D.C.

GLC06563

Maj. Gen. Wm. T. Sherman's Farewell Address to his Army.

Special field order no. 76. Printed broadside announcing Sherman's farewell to the armies of Tennessee and Georgia. With decorative border.

GLC06564

The American Museum: or repository of ancient and modern fugitive pieces, & c. prose and poetical. Volume IV.

Printed by Carey. Carey dedicates this volume to General George Washington. Includes a printing of Washington's farewell orders to the armies of the United States, issued 2 November 1783 from Rocky Hill, near Princeton, New Jersey (pages 240-242)....

GLC06565

The American Museum: or repository of ancient and modern fugitive pieces, &c. prose and poetical. [Vol. 5 (January 1789-June 1789)].

Includes six monthly issues. Contains a congratulatory note from Pennsylvania's Executive Council to President George Washington (with Washington's reply following, page 329). Includes a description of Washington's 21 April 1789 arrival to the...

GLC06566

to Jonathan Roberts

Written as Vice President under Martin Van Buren. Mentions Henry Clay and states that Roberts can discern his feelings toward Clay from their relations. But remarks that he has never broken ties with distinguished men just because of politics....

GLC06575

to Alexander J. Dallas

Seeks clarification on negotiations with Spain concerning duties and the tonnage act.

GLC06576

[Notes on division in President Lincoln's cabinet over the issue of emancipation]

Appears to be part of a draft to Welles' book, "Lincoln and Seward: Remarks Upon the Memorial Address of Chas. Francis Adams, on the Late William H. Seward..." first published in 1874. In the notes, Welles quotes Secretary of State William H. Seward...

GLC06577

to George G. Meade re: hold off execution of Christopher Delker

Also requesting a meeting to discuss death penalty cases.

GLC06578

[Patent for Hercules Thomas' invention of the Herculean Hub, an improvement in hubs for carriage wheels]

Signed by Adams as President. Countersigned by Henry Clay as Secretary of State and William Wirt as Attorney General. Thomas' description of the Herculean Hub is signed by [Charles?] Dwight and [Angus?] Peabody as witnesses. Sealed and bound with...

GLC06595

to unknown

Directed to "Dear Dr." Hamlin replies to a letter from the recipient. Mentions affidavits pertaining to an unspecified matter. Writes, "How the reopening of the Slavery questions will effect me and our friends, I cannot tell at this time- They ask...

GLC06596

Executive Order removing civil servant in accordance with Tenure of Office Act

Executive order advising that a civil servant has been suspended from his position in accordance with the Tenure of Office Act. Cancelled, with name scraped-off.

GLC06597

[Sentence commutation for Fernando Robert Edward Ludicke, convicted for violating the Espionage Act on 18 September 1918]

Fernando Ludicke, alias Robert Edwards, was convicted of violating the espionage Act of June 15, 1917 in the U.S. District Court of Western Pennsylvania and sentenced to 18 months to be served in the Maryland State Penitentiary at Baltimore, Maryland...

GLC06598

[General orders no. 2 placing Brigadier General Ambrose E. Burnside in command of the Department of North Carolina]

Apparently unbound from a larger volume. Townsend, United States Assistant Adjutant General, signs general orders no. 2, issued by Lorenzo Thomas, Adjutant General, by command of Major General George B. McClellan.

GLC06600

G.O. no. 3 re: Fort Duncan, Texas court marshall

Disbound.

GLC06601

G.O. no. 15 re: regulating trade with the Indians

Disbound.

GLC06602

to Thomas B. Adams

Adams, then a Massachusetts senator, writes to his brother about "the receipts and expenditures, upon the Seamen's fund" and the Louisiana Purchase. Discusses the legislation relating to Louisiana that would "tax them, then make a government for...

GLC06606

to Henry Moore Teller

Stephens, a United States Representative from Georgia, introduces Reverend Henry M. Turner to Teller, Secretary of the Interior. States that Turner, a resident of Atlanta, Georgia, is Bishop of the African Methodist Episcopal Church in the South....

GLC06612

to C.S. Knapp

Discusses at length the present state of the government and the unconstitutional and monarchal rule of the current president, Andrew Jackson. Quotes Edward Gibbons' "Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire," and George Washington. Expresses his views...

GLC06614

to E. D. Williams, O. Jones, William Butler, Moses Dawson and others

Declines a dinner invitation from a group of supporters in Cincinnati because of his health, but hopes to spend a day there to thank "the intelligent, the virtuous, the disinterested Democrats and Patriots" of that city.

GLC06617

to James J. Meyers re: support of Henry Cabot Lodge for Civil Service reform, &c

With TR's autograph pen corrections on p. 2. On stationery of the United States Civil Service Commission.

GLC06622.01

to James J. Meyers re: detailing Lodge's support for Civil Service reform

With TR's autograph pen corrections on both pages. On stationery of the United States Civil Service Commission.

GLC06622.02

[Soldier's collection] [Decimalized .01- .43]

Collection includes 25 signed letters, most accompanied by envelopes. Also a Roll of Company B, 1st NY Cavalry. Crans discusses his experience in battle, and Washington D.C. Includes reports from Toliver (Taliaferro) Heights and Middleton, Virginia...

GLC06627.01

An act for the relief of persons imprisoned for debt

Printed draft act of Congress, noting revisions of the bill.

GLC06547

to Col. Langdon re: power of Courts, ambiguity of law

Discussing a "cursed Lusanna cause" of New Hampshire for which the Supreme Court has been requested to issue a Writ of Error. He complains: "[B]oth the [Supreme] Court & Bar could not put a just Construction of the Law, they acknowledged it to be...

GLC06548

to John Langdon

In florid prose, Peabody appeals to Langdon's patriotism in order to enlist his support for the War of 1812."Our enemies are in our bosom." Recalls their service in the revolutionary war and seeks Langdon's attendance at an assembly to organize...

GLC06549

Recueil d'estampes representant les differents evenements...

"...de la guerre qui a procure l'independance aux Etats Unis de l'Amerique." 16 engraved copper plates of revolutionary designs by Godefroy, Fauvel, Wiliam, Laussan, and le Paon. Prints include Lexington, Saratoga, and Yorktown. Other designs...

GLC06551

Letters on the equality of the sexes and the condition of woman.

Title continues: "addressed to Mary S. Parker, president of the Boston Female Anti-slavery Society." First women's rights pamphlet published in United States. Examines the present state of inequality of women, its causes and possible solutions....

GLC06552

to unknown

Referring to abolition, Sumner declares, "The cause is more than any man- Davis, Wade or Lincoln, & it must be saved. There must be harmony among our friends, & energy- oh my God! Energy in the Good!" Following his signature, continues "Energy in...

GLC06554

[Successful petition of James Duane for speedy sale of Morris estate]

Twice countersigned by Mayor James Duane and once by Gerard Bancker, Treasurer of the State of New York. Chief Justice Richard Morris' certificate for debt due to Duane from the forfeited estate of Roger Morris.

GLC06555

to John Trumbull re: advice on how to conduct negotiations with the British

Advice on how to conduct effective negotiations with the British on administering the fifth and seventh articles of John Jay's treaty. With three sentences struck.

GLC06556

[Collection of Sarah Perot Ogden] [decimalized]

Collection includes 153 letters and envelopes, a photograph album with 27 cartes-de-visite, three objects, ephemera, one book, and one marriage certificate.

The first section includes 137 letters, 84 accompanying envelopes, and 10 unaccompanied...

GLC06559

to Sarah Ogden

Encloses a certificate (not included) to thank Ogden for "the interest you have taken in this mans faith." The man, a neighbor of Anderson's, was a soldier who "felt unable to return" to the war and "believes that he will not be able to perform...

GLC06559.001

to Sarah Ogden

States he was recently in two major battles where his company suffered several casualties. Expresses his opinions on the 1864 election. Notes he hopes that Fremont will not run, because he fears that if he does, General George McClellan will be...

GLC06559.004

Photograph album, with cartes de visite [word processed inventory available]

The album contains 27 photographs of the military patients and staff of the U. S. Hospital in Philadelphia. Includes 20 identified patients (one of whom is John Walker, a 13 year old drummer boy), 4 male nurses and stewards. All of the patients are...

GLC06559.154

Quaker marriage certificate for Edward H. Ogden and Sarah M. Perot

Large vellum marriage certificate signed by the bride and groom as well as members of the meeting.

GLC06559.160

to Mrs. Trist re: draft of letter opposing Constitution, political news

Also mentions the election of Cyrus Griffen as president of Congress and Thomas Jefferson's opinion of the Marchioness. (Losses on page 1 affecting text.)

GLC06560

to [Stephen Decatur Miller]

Informs that he has been elected governor of South Carolina (on December 10, just two days prior), and that nullification will proceed, despite the protests of Unionists in Charleston. Instructs that he should be kept informed as to the course of...

GLC06562

Collection of Raymond D. Henley relating to the Marines on Okinawa [Decimalized .01-.10]

Henley was a member of the 2nd Squad, 1st Platoon, "G" Company, 3rd Battalion, 29th Marines. The collection includes photographs, photo albums, his squad book, a telegram and letter to his wife, three medals, a certificate showing he fought in...

GLC06567

to Philip Schuyler

Written by Lansing as secretary to Major General Schuyler. Written to Schuyler, who was commander of the Northern Department. Copied extract from the resolves of Congress. Says situation is such that recruiting officers are to enlist men for three...

GLC06568

to Jefferson Davis

Page one consists of a letter from Atchison, a United States Senator from Missouri, introducing Judge Samuel Treat of St. Louis to Davis, Secretary of War. Describes Treat as "a politician of the Nullification, Secession, & High Treason School, to...

GLC06569

[Diary of World War I army nurse Ella Jane Osborn] [word processed inventory available]

Ella Jane Osborn, originally from Wainscott, Long Island, New York, departed as an Army Nurse in January of 1918 and spent the majority of her assignment stationed near Toul and Nancy, in the Lorraine region of northeastern France, near the German...

GLC06570.01

to Joseph Coolidge re: his marriage to Jefferson's granddaughter, Ellen

Two full pages. Jefferson expresses his warm thoughts on Coolidge's intentions to marry his granddaughter. Also discusses Jefferson's health, finances, the upcoming visit of Lafayette, the University of Virginia and Monticello. Written in...

GLC06571

[Description of a rain-gauge]

A scientific note on the design of a rain gauge. Includes 18 lines on the measurement (volume and weight) of rain, written on the verso of a fragmentary address leaf to John Gads[incomplete]. "The area of the funnel is 10. square inches. The fall...

GLC06572

Scientific Dialogues, intended for the instruction... of young people

12 mo. 248, [2],; 272, iv; 285, ii pp. with 24 engraved plates. Collateral to GLC 6572, although this 1819 edition printed by M. Carey and Son, is probably later than that used by Jefferson. Scarce. Title in full: "Scientific dialogues, intended for...

GLC06572.02

[Collection of six letters from Sarah to her husband Everett] [Decimalized]

Sarah writes to her friend and eventual husband Everett.

GLC06573

to his wife and children

Writes to his family discussing camp life as a miner and describes his health. Written in Gregory's Express Pocket Letter Book. Includes envelope from 1937. Inside covers include a calendar and an advertisement for Gregory's Express.

GLC06574

The Battle of Bunker's Hill

After the painting of John Trumbull. Engraving by Johann Gottfried von Muller. Published by A.C. de Poggi, in London.

GLC06579

Death of General Montgomery

Engraved by Danish engraver J.F. Clemens, based on a painting by John Trumbull completed in 1786. Published by A.C. de Poggi at 91 New Bond Street, London. Depicts the death of General Richard Montgomery during the assault on Quebec on 31 December...

GLC06580

[William Averell Civil War diary]

One of three of Union General Averell's Civil War-era diaries (see GLC06581.02-.03). The entries are highly detailed with a great deal of battle content, particularly cavalry actions. Also contains content related to his conversations with military...

GLC06581.01

Collection of Confederate soldier George Morton Williams] [Decimalized: .01-.62]

Includes 56 complete and 3 incomplete letters written to his wife. Williams was a captain in the 9th Virginia, Hansbrough's Battalion. Discusses family matters, and important military information including the surrender of Fort Donelson, and the...

GLC06582

Materials pertaining to Mixter, a Civil War soldier. [Decimalized .01-.05]

GLC06583

to Samuel W. Crawford re: election of 1868, abolishing the office of General

"If Grant resigns after the election, Congress will abolish the office of General."

GLC06584

[Endorsement of the creation of Berdan's sharpshooters]

Wadsworth endorses s clerical copy of a letter from Major General Nathaniel P. Banks to Secretary of War Simon Cameron, with his own approval of the establishment of "Berdan's Sharpshooters." Banks recommends that "the Rifle shooters what Mr. Berdan...

GLC06585

Subscription list for copy of "Speech of Hon. Thomas Ruffin of NC"

Also signed by Lawrence Branch, Thomas Clingman, John Lecher, and others. "Speech of the Hon. Thomas Ruffin of NC in the Presidential election."

GLC06586

[Petition to New York Governor Edwin D. Morgan seeking military policy changes]

Signed by several New York officers and endorsed by prominent Union generals Joseph Bartlett, John Newton, Winfield S. Hancock, and Henry W. Slocum, among others. Seeks to institute policy changes in order to fill the ranks for New York regiments....

GLC06587

[Collection of Bruce Elmore, C company, 143rd regiment, New York, infantry] [decimalized]

Over 200 letters from Sergeant Elmore to his wife, with an additional 60 from his wife. Highlights include pursuit of Lee's army after Gettysburg, the siege of Atlanta, Sherman's march to the sea, and other campaigns. Also includes several loose...

GLC06588

News-letter extra.

Rare newspaper extra from Ship Island containing two letters by Admiral Farragut to the Mayor of New Orleans. On verso is an autograph letter signed (undated) from Union soldier S. S. Eastman to a friend. Severe ink bleed-through throughout.

GLC06589

Louisville courier--extra. [no volume or number information (August 3, 1861)]

Pro-Confederate newspaper. Front page is dominated by a speech on executive usurpation by Kentucky Senator John C. Breckinridge on 16 July 1861. List of taxes passed by the House of Representatives. A scathing column critical of the "Abolitionism and...

GLC06590

[Petition for the emancipation for Fanny and Patsy Woodson]

Official document reporting that since Cuffy Woodson was emancipated, he purchased his wife Fanny Woodson, "a mulatto woman," and her child Patsy from his former master Micajob Moorman. Cuffy "further represents to your worship that the sd. Fanny &...

GLC06592

Resolutions and other papers from the Anti-Slavery Society in New York [Decimalized .01-.21]

Contains two letters to N. R. Chapman, who served as secretary for an Anti-Slavery Society in the Onondaga/Madison County region of New York (refer to GLC06593.20). Contains a Civil War soldier's letter noting the fall of Atlanta. Includes numerous...

GLC06593

to Sylvia Willett

Discusses women suffrage in Wyoming in the election of 1900. Comments that turnout among women was high, but "their voting does not help purify politics." Willett supported the candidacy of Williams Jennings Bryan. Also comments on bad weather...

GLC06594

[Diary of an African American soldier in 8th Regiment United States Colored Troops, Company G]

Woodlin's brief entries describe camp life, his service with the regimental band as a horn player, several battles, the weather, equal pay with white soldiers, and the famous 54th Massachusetts Regiment, among many other topics. He describes his...

GLC06599

to [unknown] re: leaning against signing a pardon.

Written to an unknown colonel, as Governor of Maine.

GLC06603

Boston gazette and country journal. [No. 1235 (April 27, 1778)]

Discusses military matters pertaining to the Revolutionary War. Reports on governmental matters related to the Continental Congress, including taxation, acts of Congress, and business proceedings of the East India Company. Includes a lengthy...

GLC06604

Proclamation by the President of the United States and the message of the governor of the state of Illinois, to the General Assembly, ...

Title continues, " ... together with a preamble and resolutions adopted by the Legislature accompanying the same." Printed on the first page is a letter introducing this proclamation by John Reynolds, Governor of Illinois, dated 24 December 1832...

GLC06605

An Act to perpetuate testimony in cases of slaves abducted or harbored by the enemy, and of other property seized, wasted, or destroyed by them. No. 270.

Appears to be a circular. Possibly created in Richmond, Virginia. Gives orders for the procedure slave owners may follow when their slaves are abducted or harbored. Notes that the Confederate States are not liable to make compensation for...

GLC06607

General Orders: No. 287

Signed by H. L. Scott. Republication of General Orders, No. 20, declaring Martial Law. Discusses the code of conduct for military personnel. Written from the National Palace of Mexico. Duplicate of GLC00911.15.

GLC06608

"Mormon" women's protest.

Title continues: "an appeal for freedom, justice and equal rights. The ladies of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints protest against the tyranny and indecency of federal officials in Utah, and against their own disfranchisement without...

GLC06609

A Dissertation on slavery with a proposal for the gradual abolition of it...

[Complete title] "A dissertation on slavery with a proposal for the gradual abolition of it, in the State of Virginia." First edition. With contemporary notations on and a page of manuscript notes dated 1836 in front. Tucker's argument was urgent...

GLC06610

to Robert Livingston

Revolutionary War general Horatio Gates, replying to a letter from Livingston, American minister to France, discusses the Haitian Revolution, the Louisiana Purchase, Napoleon, and other French notables.

Writes, "I greedily devour every line that...

GLC06611

Boston Gazette Extra, No. 2 [preparing for war]

Prints Jefferson's 27 October 1807 message to Congress re: preparing for war against the British (which never came). One of the results of Jefferson's message was the Embargo Act.

GLC06613

to Willis A. Hodges

Discusses arrangements at North Elba, and upcoming plans for this African American farming settlement. Says money is being raised to help the "infant colony," urges residents not to lay out plots yet, but instead cut wood. Also discusses the...

GLC06615

to Charles Emory Smith re: responsibility of leadership to take chances in crisis

Also discusses the inevitability of irregularities occurring and rooting out scandal. Noted "Private" at top.

GLC06616

State Register Vol. 1, No. 1-36 [Lincoln] [damaged issue no. 2]

With content related to Abraham Lincoln's legislative career. Lacking the first leaf of No. 2.

GLC06618

to Senate of the Confederate States of America

Sends a draft of instructions (not included) for sending a diplomatic minister to Mexico. Asks the senate for advice on whether a minister should be sent and, if so, on the terms laid out.

GLC06619.01

to Jefferson Davis

Confederate Secretary of State Benjamin sends draft instructions (not included) for a proposed diplomatic minister to be sent to Mexico, on which Davis then sought the Confederate Senate's advice (see GLC06619.01). Recommends secrecy to avoid the...

GLC06619.02

[Union autograph and sentiment album]

Includes thirty-five autographed quotations and sentiments, and ten signatures. This collection was possibly prepared for sale by the United States Sanitary Commission at the April 1864 Metropolitan Fair, held in New York City. The sentiments and...

GLC06620

Collection of twenty eight letters and documents by Texas patriots & politicians [Decimalized GLC06623.01-.28]

GLC06623

[Texas land indenture from Branch T. Archer to Giles M. Stone]

Archer signs over to Stone the title for "one half of the land secured to me...by the annexed deed...by N.F. Smith." Witnessed by William Christy, Willis A Jarvis, and J.W. Moorly. The deed from Niles Smith appears on p. 2-3, and specifies the...

GLC06623.01

[Partial legal document in the case of Thomas W. Nibbs vs. J.N. Penningyon, et al]

The case concerned the return of unearned legal fees.

GLC06623.02

Sello Cuarto: Una Cuartilla [in Spanish]

GLC06623.03

[Texas land indenture]

Records the sale of land from Alexander McDonald to N. Hobbs and Caldwell. McDonald acquired the land from the late John Shirly, a soldier in the army of the Republic of Texas who was, like other soldiers involved in the Texas Revolution, given a...

GLC06623.04

[Certification of an act of sale]

Partially printed document from the Consulate of the Republic of Texas in which Bryan, as "Consul for the Republic of Texas, for the port of New Orleans, State of Louisiana" certifies that William Richardson signed an annexed act of sale (not...

GLC06623.05

[Certification of an act of sale for Texas land]

Partially printed document in which George Trembley of New Orleans, Louisiana, attests to selling 640 acres of Texas land to Edward T. Jackson for $325. The land had originally been granted to John Miller for service in the Texas Revolution and...

GLC06623.06

[Certification that Jefferson George was issued and obeyed a summons from the state of Texas]

George was to "appear before the Committee of Investigation of the House of Representatives...in the case...wherein the Republic of Texas" was involved. Indicates that Jefferson obeyed the summons and was entitled to reimbursement for travel...

GLC06623.07

to Nicholas Biddle

Mifflin, then United States district attorney for the eastern district of Pennsylvania, discusses the protocol regarding enclosed draft notices (not included) issued to men named Mr. Moore and a Mr. Picket with Biddle, the President of the Bank of...

GLC06623.08

[Receipt for payment of $100 for closing land offices in Texas]

Forbes attests to receiving $100 from Arthur Henrie, "receiver of the public Monies at Nacogdoches...for closing the land offices." Some arithmetic appears on the verso.

GLC06623.09

[Promise to pay $306.32 for "value Received"]

Payment to be made to "Thomas P. Shapard or bearer."

GLC06623.10

[Appointment of administrator for the estate of the late Robert Cunningham]

Acting in his capacity as probate judge, Heard appoints Bazil G. Ijams the administrator of Cunningham's estate. Written four days before Heard was elected chief justice of Colorado County, Texas.

GLC06623.11

[Account of Major Harman Runnell]

Lists expenses related to room, board, and clothing. A note at the bottom indicates that Johnson accepted payment.

GLC06623.12

Collection of fifteen documents signed by eleven of the signers of 1836 Texas Declaration of Independence [Decimalized GLC06624.01-.15]

Most documents pertain to land or legal matters in Texas in the 1830s and 1840s.

GLC06624

to Thomas Rusk re: asking for help in supporting his family, rallying for Texas

Also, "getting men to rally to the standard and fight the battles of Texas."

GLC06625

to Mary A. Willis

Writing from inside the walls of the "Castle of Perote" (Perote Prison), Thurman informs Willis that her husband, O.R. Willis, has died. Praises her deceased husband as a "Patriot and a Gentleman," telling her that he "was highly esteemed" and his...

GLC06626

Collection of letters between a Union soldier and family in New York and New Jersey [decimalized .01-.03]

Collection includes 48 letters and envelopes; also includes 4 photos and 124 envelopes with patriotic covers.

GLC06627

to Adolphus Crans [Decimalized .01- .22]

Collection includes 22 signed letters and envelopes.

GLC06627.02

Album of patriotic covers and envelopes

Envelopes (patriotic covers) with various Union cartoons. Some unusual images.

GLC06627.03

to John Langdon re: Spain & Louisiana purchase, Jefferson's administration

Jefferson administration's handling of commerce and maritime matters. Problems that have arisen with Spain over Louisiana purchase: "The Spanish nation is weak and feeble... much to fear from the potent arm of Bonaparte."

GLC06543