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1894 November

Prettyman, William S., fl. 1889-1894

Photograph

Title: Atoka First Baptist Church.

White frame church with congregation in front. Small piano and woman in wheel chair are seen to the right of the group. Penciled notation on verso: "Atoka - First Baptist Church. It was here Mr. & Mrs. Michael Conlan were married Nov. 6, 1894. 'This picture as given to Czarina C. Conlan by her aunt Mrs. Czarina Robb soon after Nov. 6 1894. This church was at one time the best in Ind. Terr. or Okla."

GLC05475.11

1821/02/03

Van Ness, Cornelius P., 1782-1852

Printed document

Title: [Report on the progress and expenditures of the Commissioners regarding the fifth, sixth, and seventh articles of the Treaty of Ghent]

The fifth, sixth, and seventh articles of the Treaty of Ghent pertained to the establishment of various parts of the boundary between the United States and Canada. Van Ness was the commissioner for the section of the boundary outlined in article five and Peter B. Porter was the commissioner for the section outlined in articles six and seven. The report ends with a printed letter from Van Ness to Secretary of State John Quincy Adams regarding the execution of article five.

GLC05634.02

1818/03/26

Turner, Charles, 1760-1839

Manuscript letter

Title: to John Holmes

Reports on his activities assisting in the execution of the part of the fifth article of the Treaty of Ghent pertaining to the settlement of an United States-Canada border in the east. Discusses several problems with the enterprise, being at odds with government agents, and the various suggestions he made. Submits his ideas for Holmes to make use of as he sees fit and asks they be kept confidential. Fears becoming a scapegoat. Holmes had been appointed a commissioner to divide the islands of Passamaquoddy Bay between the United States and Great Britain. Turner was a Massachusetts state…

GLC05634.03

1818/04

Manuscript document

Title: [Resolution of the Select Committee on the execution of the Treaty of Ghent]

Copy of a declaration including a letter in the report of the Select Committee investigating the expenditures made in the execution of the part of the Treaty of Ghent fixing the boundary line between Maine and Canada. The letter, written by Charles Turner, was critical of the execution of the treaty (see GLC05634.03). Also resolves "That the Select Committee be discharged from further considering the said report." Addressed to Cornelius P. Van Ness in Burlington, Vermont.

GLC05634.05

1846 ca.?

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

Object

Title: Counterfeit coins

GLC01980.02

1846 ca.?

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

Object

Title: Counterfeit coins

GLC01980.03

1865/05/15

Thomas, George Henry, 1816-1870

Letter

Title: to: [Robert] Allen. (Louisville, [Ky.])

secretarial copy of a telegram requesting a special passenger train to carry Jefferson Davis to Washington, D.C: "Keep quiet about the object of engaging the special train but it must be at Parkersburg on Friday next…." Note at upper right reads "By Cypher."

GLC07642.03

1865/05/16

Allen, Robert, fl. 1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to: A[lba] M. Tucker

instructions for Tucker to proceed to Parkersburg, where he should arrange for transportation for Jefferson Davis from there to Washington, D.C. Allen encloses a copy of Gen. Thomas's 15 May 1865 dispatch (item #3 in this collection).

GLC07642.04

1865/05/12-15

Thomas, George H.

Document

Title: [Civil War reminiscence]

War reminiscence containing full text of seven telegrams regarding transportation of Jefferson Davis from Nashville to Washington, D.C. (These telegrams appear as items 3-9 in this collection.)

GLC07642.10

1890/01/11

Tucker, Ada M., fl. 1862-1865

Newspaper

Title: Cleveland Leader.

incomplete newspaper clipping recounting the plans for transporting Jefferson Davis to Washington. Published shortly after Davis's death.

GLC07642.17

1836/04/04

Adams, John Quincy, 1767-1848

Object

Title: Medal of John Q. Adams

Medal of John Q. Adams

GLC07868.02

1770/02/28

Livingston, Robert Jr., 1688-1775

Document signed

Title: Indenture

Indenture for lease of a farm to Adam Shuts

GLC03107.05459

1771/02/13

Livingston, Robert Jr., 1688-1775

Document signed

Title: Indenture

Indenture for lease of a farm to Angus MacDuffie

GLC03107.05460

1771/03/02

Livingston, Robert Jr., 1688-1775

Document signed

Title: Indenture

Indenture for lease of a farm to Jacob Cillmer [or Kilmor]

GLC03107.05461

1771/03/23

Livingston, Robert Jr., 1688-1775

Document signed

Title: Indenture

Indenture for lease of a farm to Christiaen Copper [or Christian Cooper]

GLC03107.05462

1771/03/25

Livingston, Robert Jr., 1688-1775

Document signed

Title: Indenture

Indenture for lease of a farm to Hendrick Tiel

GLC03107.05463

1771/03/26

Livingston, Robert Jr., 1688-1775

Document signed

Title: Indenture

Indenture for lease of a farm to Philip Coachman

GLC03107.05464

1771/04/24

Livingston, Robert Jr., 1688-1775

Document signed

Title: Indenture

Indenture for lease of a farm to Jerry Tibble

GLC03107.05465

1771/05/03

Livingston, Robert Jr., 1688-1775

Document signed

Title: Indenture

Indenture for lease of a farm to William Shoeck

GLC03107.05466

1862/08/14

Noble, Larz, fl. 1862

Autograph document signed

Title: Appointment of Alba M Tucker as Second Lieutenant in the 100th Regiment, Indiana Volunteers.

Signed by Noble as Adjutant General of Indiana, and by Tucker as a Volunteer. General Orders No. 56 on stationery of Adjutant General's Office, Indiana Volunteer Militia.

GLC07642.01