19 August 1807

Newspaper

Title: Columbian Centinel [No. 2440 (August 19, 1807)]

One issue of the Columbian Centinel dated August 19, 1807. Contains public and shipping notices, as well as an article debating the political and economic results of a war at the present time.

GLC09791.23

17 December 1808

Newspaper

Title: Portsmouth Oracle [Vol. 20 No. 11 (December 17, 1808)]

One issue of the Portsmouth Oracle dated December 17, 1808. Contains an article concerning an embargo on American goods being exported to other countries in order to protect American merchants. The newspaper also contains advertisements and public notices.

GLC09791.25

25 June 1808

Newspaper

Title: New York Weekly Museum [Vol. 20 No. 20 (June 25, 1808)]

One page from the New York Weekly Museum dated June 25, 1808. Features an article entitled "The Fate Of Fitz Charles" concerning a man named Henry Fitz Charles who was accused of killing his estranged father in self defense.There are also articles entitled "The Generous Father," "True Courage," "Early rising," and "Striking Friendship of two Negroes." The paper also included three poems "Lines to an Affectionate Mother," "Beauty and Virtue" and "To Fashion."

GLC09791.01

February 12, 1800

Humphrey, H., fl. 1788-1800

Engraving

Title: The Man of Feeling in search of Indispensibles

One colored engraving entitled "The Man of Feeling in search of Indispensibles" dated February 12, 1800. Features a room full of women. One woman is entering the room via a door on the right of the image. A man kneels in the center inspecting dresses that are being worn for pockets causing chaos. The caption indicated that he is seaching for the location of the pockets that have become a new fashion.

GLC09791.20

12 March 1796

Humphrey, H., fl. 1788-1800

Engraving

Title: Lady Godina's Rout; Or Peeping-Tom spying out Pope-Joan

One colored engraving titled "Lady Godina's Rout; Or Peeping-Tom spying out Pope-Joan" dated March 12, 1796. Features a room full of men and women playing cards. One woman in the front of the image wears a low cut gown. A man leans over her shoulder watching her. It is made evident that he is not paying attention to his job cutting the wick on the candle as he is about to cut into the candle. On the rear of the engraving are two fashion prints from France.

GLC09791.19

23 January 1792

Pennigton, P., fl. 1792

Broadside

Title: At a Public Meeting of the Gentlemen, Clergy, Manufacturers, and Inhabitants of Kendal, held at the Town-Hall, January 23, 1792

GLC09898.02

22 June 1796

Liston, Robert, 1742-1836

Autograph letter signed

Title: to The Earl of Balcarres

GLC09898.03

25 December 1809

Bernard, John, fl. 1809

Autograph document signed

Title: [Bill of Sale for Enslaved Person named Charles]

GLC09898.06

20 December 1790

Fitch, John, 1743-1798

Autograph document signed

Title: [Biography of John Fitch]

A handwritten biography of John Fitch. The text is written under an engraving of a image of a steamboat with the caption "Plan of Mr. Fitch's Steamboat." There is a more detailed typed biography attached to the upper left hand corner of the page. In the biography he mentions not being recognized for the invention of his steam boat, and his wish to be recognized.

GLC02480.07.01

14 April 1800

Kitteridge, Thomas, 1756-1818

Autograph manuscript signed

Title: [Moses Dorman's military discharge]

One manuscript document dated Andover, April 14, 1800, certifying Moses Dorman's near sightedness rending him unfit for military service. Document is signed by "Thomas Kittredge," the Regiment's surgeon. On reverse of document is a note from Captain Jacob Gould discharging Dorman from service until he "he shall be restored to soundness of Limbs & to his sight," below Gould's note is approval from Colonel Nathaniel Lovejoy.

GLC09687

24 April 1795

Mifflin, Thomas, 1744-1800

Document signed

Title: [Land grant for Benjamin Rush in Mifflin Co., Pa.]

Land Transaction involving Dr. Benjamin Rush and Jesse Brook. Rush purchases an area of land in Mifflin County, Pennsylvania called "Upland"; document includes a handwritten description of the boundaries of the property. Witnessed by Thomas Mifflin as Governor of Pennsylvania and by Deputy Secretary James Shimble. Features large star shaped paper seal and engraved stamp printed by F. Bailey. On verso, docket dated April 30, 1795 signed [Wash. Irvin], features 2 diamond shaped paper seals.

GLC04842.31.01

24 April 1795

Wellmore, Edward, fl. 1834-1867

Engraving Signed

Title: Thomas Mifflin

Portrait engraving of Thomas Mifflin, shown from the waist up in formal military dress. Text beneath the image reads "Engraved by E. Wellmore from a painting by G. Smart in possesion of G. M. Dallas Esq'r." Includes Thomas Mifflin's signature beneath the title.

GLC04842.31.02

1789

Goddard, Mary Katherine, 1736-1816

Header Record

Title: [Materials related to Mary Katherine Goddard] [Decimalized .01-.04]

Collection of materials related to Mary Katherine Goddard dated 1789. Pertains to her dismissal as the Postmaster of Baltimore. Consists of four documents that stated the grounds of her dismissal and petition to have her reinstated and letters. These items were sent to President George Washington. See GLC01747 for George Washington's letter on her removal.

GLC09756

13 November 1789

unknown, fl. 1789

Letter

Title: Extract of a letter from Baltimore to a Gentleman in Philadelphia

One unaddressed letter dated November 13, 1789. Pertains to the firing of Baltimore's Postmaster, Mary Katherine Goddard. The author describes Goddard's work ethic as superior and satisfactory to all in Baltimore. Also describes her successor, Colonel John White as being able to attain the position through political manipulation. Mentions Goddard's financial situation in the wake of her job loss.

GLC09756.01

23 December 1789

Goddard, Mary Katherine, 1736-1816

Autograph letter

Title: to his excellency George Washington Esq. President of the United States

One letter addressed to George Washington from Mary Katherine Goddard dated December 23, 1789. Pertains to reinstating Mary Katherine Goddard as the Postmaster General in Baltimore. Claims that she had not committed misconduct in her position. and should therefore not be forcibly removed by Postmaster General Samuel Osgood.

GLC09756.02

23 December 1789

Goddard, Mary Katherine, 1736-1816

Autograph document

Title: A schedule of the monies received in quarterly payments, at the Baltimore post-office

One copy of a schedule for monies addressed to George Washington dated December 23, 1789. Contains a list of quarterly payments made at the Baltimore Post Office between January 1776 to April 1781. This was included in her case of evidence to support her reinstatement to her position as Baltimore postmaster after Samuel Osgood dismissed her. See GLC01747 for George Washington's letter on her removal.

GLC09756.03

1861-1877

Stauffer, David M., 1845-1913

Document

Title: [Tracing of George Washington]

One tracing of an engraving of George Washington. Includes a caption below the portrait, "Painted by Stewart, Engraved By Illman & Pillbrow."

GLC07713.02.15

1810

Map

Title: A Map of Africa, From the best Authorities

One map entitled A Map of Africa, From the best Authorities, dated 1810. Contains the entire continent of Africa, as well as a small portion of the Middle East. The island of Madagascar is also included. The map notes many coastal cities, as well as lakes and rivers. The map has colored regions denoting different kingdoms of people.

GLC09862.03

22 April 1799

Smith, Israel, 1763-1821

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Jedediah Smith

Writes to his brother in Boston that he was overjoyed to receive his letter as he never expected to hear from him since it has been 24 years. Gives information on how they can get letters back and forth to each other. Informs that he has a wife and three daughters. Discusses the Mississippi territory where he lives favorably and says he will not return to the cold of New England as it is easier to make a living here. Describes the fertile land and the crops that can be grown. Gives love to his family.

GLC04601.01

28 September 1798

Heron, William, fl. 1798

Document signed

Title: William Heron document

Heron was a Revolutionary War double agent involved with Arnold and Andre. Enclosing "An Act to provide for the valuation for lands and dwelling houses, and the enumeration of slaves. . ."

GLC08389.03

27 November 1793

George III, King of Great Britain, 1738-1820

Document signed

Title: [Commission of Thomas Hartcup]

Appointment of Hartcup to Lieutenant Colonel in the Corps of Royal Engineers. Will Nettleshipp, a clerk, notes the document was entered into the Office of Ordnance 2 December 1793. Accompanied by a British revenue stamp. Features blue square paper seal.

GLC01450.012.05

January 26, 1797

George III, King of Great Britain, 1738-1820

Document signed

Title: [Commission of Thomas Hartcup]

Appointing Hartcup to be a Colonel in the British army. Notes at bottom attest the appointment was entered with the Secretary of War, and the Commissioner General of Musters. Accompanied by British revenue stamp. Features two paper seals, one dark blue.

GLC01450.012.06

25 June 1796

Cary, Lydia, fl. 1796

Autograph document signed

Title: [Receipt of Lydia Cary]

Receipt stating Cary received $50 from Gideon Savage. This document originally housed in Gideon Savage's wooden chest (GLC01450.013.02) with others decimalized in GLC01450.013.

GLC01450.013.10

1798

Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804

Header Record

Title: [Collection of 2 letters from Alexander Hamilton regarding the military] [Decimalized .01- .02]

GLC00496.030

10 June 1790

Cobb, David, 1748-1830

Document signed

Title: [Petition of Lincoln County, Maine asking permission for a lottery to raise funds]

Petition of inhabitants of Lincoln County, the District of Maine, asking for permission to start a lottery to raise funds to build a bridge over the Eastern River in June 1790. Includes 73 signatures. Marked as being received by the Massachusetts House of Representatives on 10 June 1790. Signed by David Cobb, Speaker of the House. Marked that the petition arrived in the Massachusetts Senate on 11 June 1790 and signed by Samuel Phillips, Jr., President of the Senate. Docket states it was referred to a committee on 24 June 1790. Extensive docketing on the petition.

GLC03794.02