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1781/12/12
Washington, George, 1732-1799
to Moses Rawlings re: moving British POW's to Lancaster & Philadelphia
Washington also mentions allowing foreigners to stay in frontier towns.
GLC04566
1804
Derbigny, Pierre, 1767-1829
Memorial presented by the inhabitants of Louisiana to the Congress of the United States, in Senate and House of Representatives convened. Translated from the French...
(title continues)... Sole copy acknowledged to be conformable to the original. Famous pamphlet expressing the grievances of French settlers in Louisiana after annexation by the United States. "Henry" written on first page. Derbigny signs last page...
GLC04571
1832/02/24
Jackson, Andrew, 1767-1845
to Littleton W. Tazewell re: boundary between US and Spanish Texas along Sabine
A calling for the US-Texas (Spanish Colony) boundary along the west bank of the Sabine River, in accordance with the Adams-Onis Treaty of 1819. One bust engraving of Jackson included as collateral.
GLC04364
28 April 1855
Brown, Frederick, 1830-1856
to John Brown
Journey to Kansas, staking claims in Osawatomie, and plans to build a settlement. Says he, Owen, and Salmon arrived in Osawatomie, without John Jr. and Jason, and have found good land. They "intend to put up some cabbins and get to ploughing as...
GLC04463.03
5 July 1842
Tyler, John, 1790-1862
[Remitting penalties for the British barque Redwing]
This document remits penalties for a British barque and is countersigned by Daniel Webster as Secretary of State. Tyler remits penalties incurred by the British barque Redwing, which had arrived at New York with excess passengers. Dudley Persse, the...
GLC04619.02
January 26, 1856
Chase, Salmon P. (Salmon Portland), 1808-1873
to Alexander Sankey Latty
Writes to "Latty" concerning republican politics and elections, the Know-Nothings, and immigration.
GLC00011
February 23, 1813
Monroe, James, 1758-1831
to Thomas Rutter
Secretary of State Monroe transmits a printed copy of a notice to foreign nationals living near coastal areas. Rutter was marshal of Maryland from 1804 to 1817.
GLC00043.04
March 12, 1813
Secretary of State Monroe elaborates on what course of action is to be taken involving "peculiar and extraordinary cases of hardship, and where the character and deportment of the parties entitle them to peculiar consideration..." Rutter was marshal...
GLC00043.05
August 24, 1936
Roosevelt, Franklin D. (Franklin Delano), 1882-1945
Pardon of Joseph Beren, alien (c/s H. Cummings [AG])
Convicted of perjury in an immigration proceeding: pardoned so that he might be allowed to reapply for readmission if deported.
GLC00052
29 January 1926
Coolidge, Calvin, 1872-1933
[Presidential pardon of Nick Cotsiomitis, who was convicted of violating the Immigration Act]
Coolidge gives Nick Cotsiomitis a full and unconditional pardon; no reason given. Countersigned by Attorney General John G. Sargent. Printed document with blanks filled in with type.
GLC00068.21
09 June 1949
Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972
Pardon of Sol Lewis (c/s Thomas Clark [AG])
(Alias Sollis Levinsky.) Convicted as an illegal alien; pardoned since law-abiding while serving parole, had partly paid $5000 fine and would be deported if not pardoned.
GLC00068.23
27 December 1838
Van Buren, Martin, 1782-1862
[Presidential authority to affix the seal to the release of George Gausman]
Authority given to Secretary of State John Forsyth.
GLC00076.02
September 17, 1798
Morris, Gouverneur, 1752-1816
to Pierre Chassanis [in French]
Written in French. Previously cataloged as being to Rudolph Tillier, a land agent. Possibly discusses the land that is now Lewis County, New York. Place written is illegible.
GLC00087.02
February 11, 1799
Tillier, Rudolph, fl. 1793-1799
to Gouverneur Morris [copy]
Copy of a letter from Tillier and Morris' response, dated February 11, 1799. Tillier complains of unjust treatment by "the Company of Peter Chassanis and others," particularly the protestation of bill issued for the payment of advances he made....
GLC00087.03
June 30, 1799
Copy of letter to Pierre Chassanis (in French)
French; Incl. AMS from RT to GM and other material
GLC00087.04
August 25, 1799
to Rudolph Tillier [copy]
Terminates Tillier's position as agent for Peter Chassanis, who purchased the land that became the colony of Castorland, New York, in 1792. Includes a copy of Tillier's response in which he states the matter will be addressed in court, dated 29...
GLC00087.05
September 16, 1799
Copy of letter to [Pierre] Chassanis (in French)
GLC00087.06
July 7, 1702
Penn, William, 1644-1718
to James Logan
Writes to introduce Henry Child, who is immigrating from England to Pennsylvania. Makes reference to the magistrates of Chichester as "our adversaries." Reports on mutual acquaintances in England. Written from Worminghurst, his estate in England....
GLC00088
June 7, 1866
Grant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson), 1822-1885
to Edward O. C. Ord
Neutrality laws. Grant supports Pres. Johnson's neutrality proclamation
GLC00098
20 December 1946
Johnson, Ed. (fl. 1946)
To Margaret and Paul Lobik
This is a card and a note that was enclosed.
GLC09579.01.14
19 December 1946
Johnson, Marge. (fl. 1946)
To Margaret Lobik
This letter was included in a greeting card, GLC09579.01.14.01. The letter discusses both Margurites, and Ed's health as both have been sick, and the doctior recomends that they move south or west.
GLC09579.01.14.02
1899
Du Bois, William Edward Burghardt, 1868-1963
The Philadelphia Negro: A Social Study
Du Bois's detailed study uses history and sociology to consider the social experience of African Americans in the Seventh Ward of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Offers a comprehensive examination of black life, including migration, religion, crime...
GLC05823
1927
Sacco & Vanzetti, ?-1927
2 Broadsides and 1 newsletter related to the Sacco Vanzetti case [decimalized]
Materials relating to the execution of Nicola Sacco and Bartolomeo Vanzetti in 1927.
GLC05712
1927/07
Sacco-Vanzetti Defense Committee, 1921-1927
Justice the issue! Shall Sacco and Vanzetti be judicially murdered?
This document is a printed broadside put out by the Sacco-Vanzetti Defense Committee which attacks the exclusive judgment of Judge Webster Thayer and says in part: "The issue is not only for Massachusetts. It is for America. The world will judge...
GLC05712.01
1927/08
[Broadside against the Sacco-Vanzetti execution]
This document is a printed broadside that quotes a columnist from the New York World and reads, "What more can these immigrants from Italy expect? it is not every prisoner who has a President of Harvard University throw on the switch for him." Sacco...
GLC05712.02
September 1927
The official bulletin of the Sacco-Vanzetti defense committee [Vol. I, no. 15 (September 1927)]
Newspaper or newsletter issued after the execution of Nicola Sacco and Bartolomeo Vanzetti. The first page has a printed statement denouncing the execution of Sacco and Vanzetti and comparing the case to the Salem witchcraft trials. The rest of the...
GLC05712.03
1816
Demoulin, Jean Francis, fl. 1816
An Essay on Naturalization & Allegiance
Printed by Daniel Rapine in Washington, D.C. Inscribed to James Madison in the author's hand but without signature: "To his Excellency James Madison, President of the United States, respectfully presented, by the Author --." Dedicated to James...
GLC05515
28 January 1864
Campbell, John Archibald, 1811-1889
[Endorsement on a British citizen's request to leave the Confederacy]
Written on half-sheet of paper. Contains a request from Thomas Fitzpatrick to the Secretary of War. Fitzpatrick writes, "I am a native of Ireland and a subject of Great Britain. My trade is house-painting, and I am not only out of employment, and...
GLC05516
31 August 1848
Thomas, George Henry, 1816-1870
to John W. Thomas
Writes to his brother about the dwindling army of occupation, as the war had ended in February. Assures his brother that he will assist in relocating the family to Norfolk. Plans on being discharged soon but will apply for a furlough in October in...
GLC05520
7 April 1770
Ward, Artemas, 1727-1800
to The Province of Massachusetts Bay
Signed by Massachusetts commissioner Brattle and countersigned by Artemas Ward (four times), Samuel Crosby, and Edward Flindt as Selectmen of Shrewsbury, Massachusetts. Provides list of expenses for the poor transient William Quirk, including room...
GLC05535
1 June 1777
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
to Henry Jackson
Discusses their correspondence and friendship, affirming that he feels "the same sublime disinterested friendship for you that has existed in both our bosoms for so long." Also discusses the possible appointment of the French general Charles Tronson...
GLC05543
29 July 1673
Winthrop, John, 1606-1676
to John Berry
Winthrop, the royal governor of Connecticut, responds to a letter from Captain John Berry, the royal governor of New Jersey, to correct "misinformations." Denies that he has encouraged emigration from Connecticut to New Jersey and reiterates his...
GLC05550
1856
Schade, Louis, fl. 1856
The Immigration into the United States of America
Disbound. Title continued: "From a statistical and national-economical point of view." Printed at the Union Office.
GLC05942
1861
Campbell, Robert, fl. 1859-1861
A pilgrimage to my motherland. An account of a journey among the Egbas and Yorubas of Central Africa, in 1859-60.
Published by Thomas Hamilton in New York and by the author in Philadelphia. Contains a frontispiece print of Campbell, and a fold out map of Yoruba country near the Niger River (attached to front flyleaf). In the introduction, Campbell writes,...
GLC06171
1864
Winthrop, Robert C., 1809-1894
Life and letters of John Winthrop, governor of the Massachusetts-bay company at their emigration to New England, 1630.
First edition in original brown cloth. Printed by Ticknor & Fields. Robert C. Winthrop was a descendant of John Winthrop.
GLC06188
1919
Goldman, Emma, 1869-1940
Deportation, its meaning and menace; last message to the people of America.
Written by Berkman and Emma Goldman. After the author statement, the title continues: "Ellis Island, New York, U.S.A., December 1919." Colophon reads: "Ten cents a copy. Order from M. E. Fitzgerald, 857 Broadway, New York City."
GLC06222
Ninth annual report of the General Agent of the Board of National Popular Education, with the constitution of the board; January 1856.
The Board was founded to send New England women to teach in the American West. In original tan wrappers.
GLC06232.01
Bradford, William, fl. 1856
The History of Plymouth Plantation, printed from the original manuscript
Published for the Massachusetts Historical Society by Little, Brown & Co.
GLC05894
15 August - 7 September 1793
Hills, John, fl. 1771-1796
to Henry Knox
Three parts. First part dated 15 August. Details his journey to view the land and states that "for about 1 mile the land was very poor, but the Inhabitants a long the River are very thick settled and have plenty of Wheat, Barley, Rye, and Corn." Goes...
GLC02437.10272
5 April 1792
Flint, Royal, 1754-1797
Writes to acquaint Knox with the measures he is taking respecting the purchase of lands in Maine. Discusses financial arrangements he has made with General [Henry] Jackson to compensate for the insolvency of their business associate Mr. [William]...
GLC02437.05400
16 September 1792
to Royal Flint
Forwards a letter for William Duer, regarding land in Massachusetts. Asks Flint to obtain an answer from Duer and to inform Knox himself of Duer's development. Also mentions the status of Madame de Leval's security and payments.
GLC02437.05611
4 January 1795
Encloses a letter (not included) regarding the eastern lands. Says he believes the land could be sold to settlers from half a dollar to a dollar an acre. States Mr. Timothy Green can provide further information on the lands when he is in town...
GLC02437.06292
2 June 1789
Glasbeech, Baron de, fl. 1781-1789
Writes to discuss his impoverished lifestyle and complains of the government owing him money. Asks if perhaps Knox can lend him money, and then when Congress settles his debts he will be able to pay Knox back. Back page features various...
GLC02437.04230
29 September 1789
Gorham, Nathaniel, 1738-1796
Discusses the difficulties he is having in finding an agent. Mentions asking Rufus Putnam, but he "is so taken up with his Ohio concerns that I cannot prevail on him to undertake it." Has also tried to ask the surveyor, a Mr. DeWit, but he also...
GLC02437.04371
27 October 1789
Discusses the payment of debts and the possibility of traveling to the Ohio region.
GLC02437.04398
28 February 1802
Holland, Park, 1752-1844
to John Gleason
Noted as a copy. Discusses the lots, boundaries, and legal issues of the settlers in Bangor, Maine. Encloses (not included) a plan for Bangor, Maine that shows the settlers lots, the names of the settlers before 17 February 1798, and the names of...
GLC02437.07720
circa 1585-1763
History of the Livingston family
The manuscript traces the Livingston family back to its first descendents in Scotland. It was thought that the first member of the Livingston family was a Hungarian man who arrived in Scotland in 1070.
GLC03107.04825
30 August 1794
to William Griffin
Working draft to GLC02437.06190. Discusses the terms on his newly purchased island (Brigadiers Island, now Sears Island, Maine). Notes all the inhabitants, except for a gentleman named Benjamin Carver, have agreed to leave the island within a year's...
GLC02437.06189
Final retained version of GLC02437.06189. Discusses the terms on his newly purchased island (Brigadiers Island, now Sears Island, Maine). Notes all the inhabitants, except for a gentleman named Benjamin Carver, have agreed to leave the island within...
GLC02437.06190
8 February 1800
The writer works out some ideas about the prices of possible lands Knox could sell, as well as the way and manner in which those lands should be settled.
GLC02437.07363
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