1852/07/05

Douglass, Frederick, 1818-1895

Pamphlet

Title: Oration delivered in Corinthian Hall, Rochester

First Edition by Lee, Mann & Co. Douglass' famous fourth of July oration, given on the fifth. Douglass was asked by the Rochester Ladies Anti-Slavery Society to give the oration on the fourth, choosing the topic "the meaning of the Fourth to the Negro." Douglass' famous peroration: "Are the great principles of political freedom and natural justice [of the Fourth], embodied in the Declaration of Independence, extended to us? .... This Fourth of July is yours, not mine. You may rejoice, but I must mourn." McFeely called this "perhaps the greatest anti-slavery oration ever given." Sabin…

GLC06829

1860/11/08

Hunt, Andrew, fl. 1860

Broadside

Title: To The Voters of Jefferson County [Secession]

In bid to be representative at Virginia Secession Convention.

GLC06785.02

1850/01/01-15

Garfield, James A. (James Abram), 1831-1881

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Samuel Bates re: schoolroom experiences; opinion re: the "Christmas Religion"

Written while employed as a young school teacher in Northeast Ohio. Includes accounts of two altercations with disobedient schoolboys.

GLC06786

1842/08/01

Jackson, Andrew, 1767-1845

Autograph letter signed

Title: to James W. Breedlove re: his anger about Sen. Conrad's attack on him

"The attack of Mr. Conrad in the United States Senate upon me...He had hitherto in all his public speeches approved my course..." Requests History of Judge Martin and declares....the reign of the Whiggs will terminate with the present Congress, when honest men will again be brought into power...." The letter has some severe bleedthrough, affecting legibility.

GLC06789.03

1842/10/03

Jackson, Andrew, 1767-1845

Autograph letter signed

Title: to James W. Breedlove re: Martin's history of Louisiana, Clay's attacks on him

Jackson mentions receipt of Judge Martin's history of Louisiana and describes his belef that Henry Clay influenced the writing of Morten and the attack on Jackson by Senator Conrad: "should Mr. Conrad take back his slander and do me justice, he will be spared."

GLC06789.04

1843/01/11

Jackson, Andrew, 1767-1845

Autograph letter signed

Title: to James W. Breedlove re: falsehoods of "Kentuckian on Martial Laws"

Requests information on specific death dates of Judge Hall.

GLC06789.05

1843/05/08

Jackson, Andrew, 1767-1845

Autograph letter signed

Title: to James W. Breedlove re: improving health, congratulations on his appointment

Free frank removed. Congratulating Breedlove on his progress in obtaining an appointment as collector.

GLC06789.07

1843/07/25

Jackson, Andrew, 1767-1845

Autograph letter signed

Title: to James W. Breedlove

Jackson declares that Federalism "Is really dead" and suggests that "A Requiem" be held.

GLC06789.08

1833/08/17

De Iturbide, Augustin, fl. 1833

Document

Title: A Secularizar Las Misiones De Alta y...California" ...

15 Articles of Secularization Law, opening way for colonization of California. Printed document.

GLC06796

1836/02/25

Jackson, Andrew, 1767-1845

Manuscript document signed

Title: Pardon of Leonard Prather (c/s John Forsyth)

Convicted of stealing money from letters as assistant postmaster

GLC06868.01

1837/12/26

Van Buren, Martin, 1782-1862

Manuscript document signed

Title: Pardon of George Anderson (c/s John Forsyth)

Convicted of an assault and battery on Captain Hilliard of Ship Draper

GLC06868.02

1848/07/05

Polk, James K. (James Knox), 1795-1849

Manuscript document signed

Title: Pardon of Edward King (c/s James Buchanan)

Convicted of transferring forged papers to the treasury in exchange for money

GLC06868.03

1856/07/29

Greeley, Horace, 1811-1872

Autograph letter signed

Title: to J. S. Foy re: politics, slavery and morality in North and South

"I am quite aware that the people of the South are not all 'slave drivers' or 'slave holders,' but the non-slaveholders allow the slave drivers to rule them and rule us by means of them.... We have prostitution and other evils here, but our laws are not on the side of the vices but against them: Is it so with yours?... My friend our house has many windows...."

GLC06837

1851/11/22

Smith, Gerrit, 1797-1874

Letter

Title: to President King, Columbia College; discusses Fugitive Slave Law

Printed circulat letter, addressed in Smith's hand.

GLC06852

1854/10/23

Phillips, Wendell, 1811-1884

Letter signed

Title: to Charles T. Beach re: printed circular letter on anti-slavery

"The present is the most auspicious period for the diffusion of antislavery statements." Counter signed by Francis Jackson.

GLC06862

1837/05/16

Livingston, Crawfurd, 1811-1847

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Johnston Livingston re: displeasure with the city

Crawfurd explains his growing dislike of New York City, and expresses envy for Johnston's country dwelling. Address leaf on p.4.

GLC03107.04121

1837/10/01

Livingston, Crawfurd, 1811-1847

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Johnston Livingston re: plea for Johnston's return to the city

Crawfurd questions Johnston's attachment to the countryside, and pleads with him to return to the city, where opportunities for learning would be far greater. He also gives news of Johnston's sisters and their new babies.

GLC03107.04123

1838/04/19

Livingston, Crawfurd, 1811-1847

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Johnston Livingston re: feeling in good spirits

C[rawfurd] writes that his spirits have lifted and he is "determined to try & raise myself and banish weekness."

GLC03107.04124

1838/04/24

Livingston, Crawfurd, 1811-1847

Autograph letter

Title: to Johnston Livingston re: note to forgo an inconvenient visit

[Crawfurd] writes to tell Johnston that despite his longing to see him, he should remain at home if the visit would cause him the slightest inconvenience. P.3 and the address leaf are a fragment.

GLC03107.04125

1838/08/28

Livingston, Crawfurd, 1811-1847

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Johnston Livingston re: concern regarding Johnston's mother's health

Crawfurd thanks Johnston for informing him of the improvement in his mother's health, which has helped to put his mind at ease. Address leaf on p.4.

GLC03107.04128

1838/08/29

Livingston, Crawfurd, 1811-1847

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Johnston Livingston re: hope for an improvement in Johnston's mother's health

Crawfurd writes that he was greatly relieved to hear Dr. McLean state that Johnston's mother would soon recover from her illness. He also bills Johnston for some oysters he sent him, and complains of his present state of poverty. Address leaf on p.4.

GLC03107.04129

1838/09/03

Livingston, Crawfurd, 1811-1847

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Johnston Livingston re: plea for a letter from Johnston

Address leaf on p.4.

GLC03107.04130

1838/09/06

Livingston, Crawfurd, 1811-1847

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Johnston Livingston re: the pleasure of a letter from Johnston

Crawfurd describes the immense pleasure he experiences with a letter from Johnston, and adds that there is little else that can make him happy. Address leaf on p.4.

GLC03107.04131

1838/09/11

Livingston, Crawfurd, 1811-1847

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Johnston Livingston re: lamentation of his wretched condition

Crawfurd writes that the coldness of Johnston's last letter wounded him greatly, and states that he feels so wretched that he must unburden himself in his letters to Johnston, even at the risk of disgusting his reader.

GLC03107.04132

1838/09/13

Livingston, Crawfurd, 1811-1847

Autograph letter

Title: to Johnston Livingston re: gratitude for the receipt of Johnston's letter

[Crawfurd] describes the relief he felt when he received Johnston's kind letter, and regrets accusing Johnston of coldness. He describes his painful physical condition, and also his inclination towards melancholy thoughts. He also encloses a few lines of original verse. Address leaf on p.4.

GLC03107.04133