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1790/02/27
Fenno, John, 1751-1798
Gazette of the United States. [No. 92 (February 27, 1790)]
Re: House of Representatives discussion on Hamilton's report as Secretary of Treasury.
GLC07269
1778/04/21
Washington, George, 1732-1799
to unknown
Washington, delays repaying a loan until the economy is more stable.
GLC07878
1790/02/19
Rush, Benjamin, 1746-1813
to Mr. Fitssimons
Regarding funding act of 1790 (supported by Mr. Fitssimons, opposed by Rush). Speaking of "future acts of injustice," Rush remarks that: "Your funding System is to be one of them, and however much it may be gilded by the splendid and imposing names...
GLC07874
1880 ca.?
Douglass, Frederick, 1818-1895
Half length seated carte de visite portrait of Frederick Douglass, with cane
GLC07752.02
1880 ca.
Powelson, fl. 1880
[Carte de visite of Anna Douglass]
Three quarter length seated carte de visite portrait of Anna Douglass. Douglass appears to be holding a parasol.
GLC07752.03
1880s ca.
Anthony, Susan B., 1820-1906
The United States citizen's vote that Mr. Justice Hunt declared $100 damage...
"You have reason to exult, that you are a 'freeborn American' and I wish you may never be ashamed to boast of it. In all cases remember, that birth, without wisdom, is reproach and disgrace."
GLC07753.01
Masceau
[Susan B. Anthony]
Three quarter length standing portrait in black dress, holding flower. Imprint of Masceau on verso.
GLC07753.02
1860/02/17
Frederick Douglass's paper. [Vol. 13, no. 9 (February 17, 1860)]
GLC07763
1870s ca.
Vignette bust portrait of Douglass (Currier and Ives print)
GLC07765
circa May-June 1856
Burns, Anthony, fl. 1854
["The man is not bought!"]
Printed broadside protesting slavery. The text reads, in part: "The Man is Not Bought!....The kidnapper agreed, both publicly and in writing, to sell him for $1200. The sum was raised by eminent Boston citizens and offered him. He then claimed...
GLC07887
1766/03/31-04/05 ca.
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790
Necessity of an Equal Currency for All America
GLC07829
1870s-1880s ca.
Greenbacks for Bonds; One Currency
Verso contains text of law authorizing the first issue of greenbacks and 5.20 bonds. Printed with black and green ink.
GLC07785
14 October 1783
Hull, William, 1753-1825
to Henry Knox
Discusses the issue of imposts, which was brought up in the general court. States that "the Governor of Massachusetts has come out fully on the subject and strongly recommend a compliance with the late Resolutions of Congress on the subject of...
GLC02437.02651
1678/04/15
Coker, Thomas, fl. 1678
Declaration of charges against Johannes de Peyster in the court at Albany
Thomas Coker asked the court to induce Johannes de Peyster to pay an overdue debt, in addition to damages incurred by the delay.
GLC03107.04869
1699/03/16
Carter, John, fl. 1699
Deposition of John Carter
In his deposition, John Carter stated that David Schuyler and Jacobus Turk refused to have their rum "gadged" according to custom, and proceeded to sell this rum in violation of regulations.
GLC03107.04882
4 July 1783
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
to David Humphreys
Written by Major General Knox to Colonel Humphreys, an aide-de-camp to General Washington. Knox says that Captain Lieutenant Kemper has been arrested "at the instance Colonel Crane for uttering expressions to his prejudice." Says the cause of the...
GLC02437.02234
23 April 1786
Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809
Reports that Captain Hall is not back in town yet so he cannot do anything further about the lime business. Writes that Isaac Winslow has gone to Halifax, but they spoke about it and it is Winslow's opinion that it would take a large farm and many...
GLC02437.03263
25 June 1787
Humphreys, David, 1752-1818
Writes in full, "It appears by the Resolution of Congress, authorizing the Board of Treasury to enter into a Contract for a Copper Coinage, that a person is to be appointed to superintend the business on the part of the Public. Captn Throop, whose...
GLC02437.03590
27 July 1787
Writes to Knox about his last trip to Portsmouth and Boston. Says he was present and "highly delighted" with most of the "Academic Excercises" held at the University of Cambridge [Harvard], including one by a young Mr. [John Quincy] Adams, who...
GLC02437.03624
16 May 1785
Jackson, in charge of Knox's financial affairs, mentions the sale of carpets that had been consigned to Knox. Advises Knox to allow his notes to "take their chance in the Bank... for to sell them at the present going price (which is very low) would...
GLC02437.03147
15 August 1785
Colonel Henry Jackson writes to his close friend General Henry Knox on a variety of topics. Writes "I have been Lasey it is true, but cool weather is coming on & I shall be more attentive in future." Discusses the sale of some hardware goods Knox had...
GLC02437.03179
19 September 1785
Writes that he has received Knox's last letter. Reports that he has heard from a friend of Henry's brother William Knox, in London, that William should be arriving in America any day. Discusses matters of finance: "As the Bank is now calling in the...
GLC02437.03197
16 October 1785
Writes largely on financial subjects. Mentions a Mr. Appleton, and his attempts to get 20 associates to join. Also refers to a Mr. Sherbourn and a meeting with proprietors, and asks Knox about signing a bond they will be sending. Mentions that he...
GLC02437.03208
12 July 1789
Writes that he is sorry to "hear of the situation of your poor little fellow Washington, but as I did not hear from you last evening, I please myself he is better, which I pray god may be the case..." Sends news of their mutual friend Shaw, who is...
GLC02437.10222
19 December 1785
Writes on several topics. Mentions that [Samuel] Shaw will leave soon for New York and that Jackson has delivered to Shaw all of Henry Knox's brother William's luggage. Mentions that Governor [John] Hancock, his wife and family, and several others...
GLC02437.03226
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