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1902
Lowell, James Russell, 1819-1891
The anti-slavery papers of James Russell Lowell.
First edition. No. 141 of a Limited edition of 525 copies. Uncut and unopened. Published by Houghton Mifflin and Company.
GLC00267.013
1863
Cairnes, John Elliott, 1823-1875
The Slave-power: Its character, career and probable designs: Being an attempt to explain the real issues involved in the America contest.
Second edition. Published by Macmillan and Company. Contains pencil notes on title page. Includes dedication to John Stuart Mill: "...the opportunity of connecting my name in public with that of one from whose works I have profited more largely...
GLC00267.014
14 January 1829
Georgia. General Assembly
Report adopted by the Legislature of Georgia on the resolutions of South Carolina and Ohio ...
Title continues, " ... in relation to the powers of the general government and state rights, and to the subject of slavery." 20th Congress, 2nd session. Report concludes that the writers of the Constitution did not intend all power to be...
GLC00267.016
26 November 1833
Hayne, Robert Y., 1791-1839
State of South Carolina. Governor's Hayne's message.
A message from the Governor congratulating his state of South Carolina for firmly opposing the original tariff and the Force Act passed by the federal government. Hayne insists that nullification is an "unquestionable right of Sovereignty, under a...
GLC00267.019
1791
Great Britain. Parliament. House of Commons.
An abstract of the evidence delivered before a select committee of the House of Commons in the years 1790 and 1791...
(title continues)... on the part of the petitioners for the abolition of the slave trade. Pamphlet bound as a book. With a note "Printed at the expense of the society in Newcastle for promoting the abolition of the slave-trade. Includes one...
GLC00267.028
1816
Urquhart, Thomas, fl. 1816
A letter to Wm Wilberforce, Esq. M.P. on the subject of Impressment; calling on him and the philanthropists of this country ...
Title continues "... to prove those feelings of sensibility they expressed in the cause of humanity on negro slavery, by acting with the same ardor and zeal in the cause of British seamen." First edition. Published for the benefit of the Maritime...
GLC00267.029
1830
Mercer, Charles Fenton, 1778-1858
Slave trade.
Mercer reports for "the committee to whom were referred the memorial of the American Society for colonizing the free people of color of the United States; also, sundry memorials from the inhabitants of the State of Kentucky, and a memorial from...
GLC00267.035
19 February 1847
New Hampshire Senate
Resolutions of the Legislature of New Hampshire in relation to slavery and the domestic slave trade.
29th Congress, 2d session, document no. 155. Opposes slavery in the territories, favors abolition in the District of Columbia and abolition of the domestic slave trade. Signed in print by John P. Hale as Speaker of the House, James U. Parker as...
GLC00267.037
16 April 1832
Clay, Henry, 1777-1852
In Senate of the United States. April 16, 1832. Mr. Clay, from the Committee on Manufactures, made, to the Senate, the following Report:
22d Congress, 1st Session, document no. 128. Discusses the history of land surveying and selling after the Revolution, the Louisiana purchase, and the acquisition of Florida. There was fear in the South that proceeds would be used to advance a...
GLC00267.047
December 26, 1795
Adams, John Quincy, 1767-1848
to Thomas B. Adams
Observations of riots by the poor of London, who were attempting to get more power from the government. Adams calls the rioters "Revolutionists" and notes their hunger, possibly indicating that they took inspiration from the French Revolution and...
GLC00392
1748
Baskett, Thomas, ?-1761
[An Act for permitting Tea to be exported to Ireland, and His Majesty's Plantations in America, without paying the Inland Duties...]
Records this tea law passed by Parliament on 10 November 1747 in its entirety. Baskett was the printer.
GLC00400
February 28, 1858
Spinner, Francis Elias, 1802-1890
to Elias Root
Writes confidentially that General Campbell will not be reappointed as Superintendent of Canal Affairs and that a Republican will take his place. Mentions that he is "living on hope here - The Senate has killed the Army bill, one of the...
GLC00431.05
March 12, 1875
to Henry M. Hubbard
Informs that he has complied with Hubbard's unspecified request. Addressed from the Treasury of the United States to Hubbard in Windsor, Vermont.
GLC00431.08
May 22, 1888
to Julia Patten
Replies that he is aware that Mr. Dwight had borrowed money from her husband but cannot remember the amount of the loan. Note at top of page says Spinner wrote Dwight 9 November 1888. Addressed to Patten in Washington, D. C. Later notes in pencil...
GLC00431.11
1846-1888
Collection of letters regarding service with Treasury Dept, retirement [decimalized .01-.13]
GLC00431
September 3, 1848
to W. W. Van Zandt
Explains a misunderstanding about a package. Encloses a receipt for circulating notes (not present). Written on blue paper.
GLC00431.02
November 25, 1890
to unknown
Discusses the origins of the design of the flag of the United States. Encloses something showing what he believes the flag should look like now (not present). Reports that he became Treasurer in 1861 and served under Presidents Lincoln, Johnson...
GLC00431.13
circa January 1825
Monroe, James, 1758-1831
[Report defending actions as Minister to France]
Draft. Defense of actions taken and request for reimbursement of debts incurred while Minister to France. Monroe was Minister to France from 1794-1796. Proof of innocence regarding government-subsidized housing is found in GLC00496.065.02.
GLC00496.065.01
September 23, 1820
Written by Monroe as President to an unknown recipient. Is anxious about Samuel Gouverneur, his son-in-law and private secretary, and his child, perhaps because they are ill. Sent down letters with John Coburn because there was no mail going out that...
GLC00496.070
July 10, 1822
Authorization for transfer of funds
Authorizes the transfer "from the Appropriation for the Pay of Subsistence of the Marine Corps to the Appropriation for Clothing the Marine Corps, The sum of Ten Thousand Dollars." Permitted by virtue of the May 1, 1820 "Act further to amend the...
GLC00496.072
January 24, 1815
Rich, Charles, 1771-1824
Discusses General Andrew Jackson's New Orleans victory. Mentions a bank bill has been kept by President James Madison for 6 days without a decision. Reports the loss of the frigate U.S.S. President on 15 January 1815.
GLC00496.080
July 31, 1776
Schuyler, Philip John, 1733-1804
to Richard Varick
Written by General Schuyler as commander of Northern Department to Captain Varick as deputy muster master general of the Northern army. Schuyler says he only received Varick's letter of 27 July 1776 yesterday afternoon. If cannot get certain articles...
GLC00496.082
20 July 1792
Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804
Treasury Department circular
Printed circular docketed "No. 78." Explains the various responsibilities and duties of Customs Officers with regards to collection of revenue, port duties, jurisdiction, and uniformity of practices.
GLC00496.029
November 7, 1794
Discusses a meeting with French diplomats regarding Treaty of Amity and adoption of a national free market. Reports on Mr. Paine's and Mme. Lafayette's imprisonment. Transcribed duplicate letter signed with a closing note.
GLC00496.060
1825-1829
Mr. Monroe's claims
Written by Monroe in retirement after his presidency. Starting in 1825, in order to pull himself out of $75,000 of debt and save his Oak Hill estate, he requested reimbursement of back salary and expenses from his diplomatic missions and governmental...
GLC00496.062
October 12, 1826
Copy of a letter from Col. James Lewis to Col. James Monroe
Lewis, Monroe's attorney, describes the circumstances under which he sold Monroe's land above Charlottesville, Virginia, in 1806; the land on which the University of Virginia was later established. A need to settle Monroe's debts compelled the sale...
GLC00496.064
22 August 1794
The Commissary of Foreign Affairs to the Minister Planipotentiary of the United States of America
Transcribed letter, with response, declining government-subsidized housing as it contradicts the Constitution. Philibert Buchot was Commissary of Foreign Affairs for the French Republic in 1794. Monroe was Minister to France from 1794-1796. Serves...
GLC00496.065.02
1783-1815
Burritt, Elihu, 1810-1879
to Edmund Fry
Offers special hotel rates for unspecified delegates.
GLC00496.135
March 22, 1828
Buxton, Thomas Fowell, 1786-1845
Thanks recipient for book of poetry. Discusses dinner plans with William Wilberforce and Zachary Macaulay. Buxton, Wilberforce and Macaulay were British abolitionists who worked for social reform. The letter also mentions Secretary of State...
GLC00496.137
March 9, 1820
to William C. Bradley
Written as Secretary of State. re: not complying with request, Treaty of Ghent
GLC00496.004
8 November 1780
Pettit, Charles, 1736-1806
[Estimate of the profits of the office of the Commissary General of Forage]
Pettit, acting as Assistant Quarter Master General, responds to the request of Colonel Clement Biddle, former Commissioner General of Forage, for the profits of his office since 2 March 1778, when General Nathanael Greene became Quarter Master...
GLC00488
July 20, 1804
Boudinot, Elias, 1740-1821
Report of a committee of the Bank of the United States that was formed to investigate an alleged counterfeiting ring in North Carolina
Also signed by George Fox, both as members of the committee. They confirm the existence the ring, saying of it that it is a "very extensive Combination, and of a very formidable nature, to counterfeit & pass Notes purporting to be of the Bank of the...
GLC00496.012
circa May 1777
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790
Signed by Benjamin Franklin, Silas Deane, and Arthur Lee. Reports on their activities in France including getting Mr. Hodges released from the Bastille for lying about outfitting a privateer. Mentions receipt of commissions for Ralph Izard and...
GLC00496.025
November 1, 1851
Greeley, Horace, 1811-1872
to Elizabeth Oakes Smith
Greeley tries to discourage Smith from founding a woman's newspaper as a poor business decision and discusses differences between business and reform. He concludes by preferring that they be "former acquaintances" rather than "friends" or "enemies."...
GLC00496.026
May 27, 1777
Hooper, William, 1742-1790
to Robert Morris
Laments the failure of North Carolina to re-elect his associate Joseph Hewes to the Continental Congress. Discusses and rejects the charges of profiteering leveled against Hewes (and others) while he was a member of the Secret Committee of...
GLC00462
circa 1862
Sumner, Charles, 1811-1874
[Draft of Sumner's article on "Domestic Relations" with regard to the Confederate states]
Sumner, a United States Senator and abolitionist, opens his lengthy article by stating "At this moment, our Domestic Relations all hinge upon one question; what shall be done with the rebel States?" Discusses abolition and human nature, quoting...
GLC00454
20 February 1863
Tyler, Robert, fl. 1863
[Confederate States of America bond].
Endorsed by Confederate States of America Register of the Treasury Tyler. With engraved portrait of General Thomas J. Jackson. Bond no. 29246 for $1,000. Labelled "Loan."
GLC00468.10
06 August 1792
Two items: Hamilton LS and John Hay DS (passport) [decimalized]
Written at the Treasury Department
GLC00473
1789
Cushing, William, fl. 1789
Acts passed at a Congress of the United States of America...
Containing the Bill of rights. This copy annotated by Assoc. Supreme Court Justice William Cushing; Collation: pi A-B4 C4(-C4)D-Z4 2A1 2B-2C4. With adverts. First 8vo edition and first unofficial edition of Acts passed at a Congress. Cushing's...
GLC00447
20 March 1852
Seward, William Henry, 1801-1872
to Henry Carey
Writes to Carey in Burlington, New Jersey. Thanks him for his recent letter. Mentions that the country is demoralized on the subject of home industry and that the "loco foco corpus," meaning some democratic body or group, cannot be removed by...
GLC02490.13
20 December 1837
Legare, Hugh Swinton, 1797-1843
to James T. Austin
Possibly to James Trecothick Austin, a Massachusetts resident active in local politics. Thanks Austin for a copy [of a speech or an article]. Notes that the topic of the speech (possibly related to anti-slavery) will soon bring trouble on the...
GLC02504.27
10 September 1844
Walker, Robert J., 1801-1869
to Thomas C. Reynolds
Walker, a United States Senator from Mississippi, relates that he has not received an abolition pamphlet to which Reynolds previously referred. Mentions another pamphlet, also pertaining to abolition, and notes the importance of its circulation....
GLC02505.41
23 October 1779
Nixon, John, 1741-1815
to Benjamin Heywood
Informs Heywood that he was chosen for a committee to settle payment for Massachusetts troops in arrears due to currency depreciation. Written at "Camp Pines Bridge"
GLC02499.16
30 December 1794
Barry, John, 1745-1803
to James Seagrove
Commodore Barry tells Seagrove that the militia who suppressed the Whiskey Rebellion in western Pennsylvania has arrived home safe. Also indicates that he sent receipts with this letter (not included). Written from Strawberry Hill, Barry's near...
GLC02500.02
1897/03/22
Bryan, William Jennings, 1860-1925
to Mr. Warner re: contribution to Bimetallic Union
Written on personal stationery. Concerns splitting royalties to benefit the Union.
GLC02504.04
1848/12/02
Fish, Hamilton, 1808-1893
to Millard Fillmore re: information on state prisons
GLC02504.16
11 February 1876
Bryant, William Cullen, 1794-1878
to Hamilton A. Hill
Urges that "the present is as favorable a time as we can expect for the agitation of the free trade question." Explains the importance of free trade and elimination of a protective tariff. Declares that "During the war the country went back to a...
GLC02595
21 September 1864
Benjamin, Judah Philip, 1811-1884
[Warrant to the Confederate Treasury Secretary to pay $4,850 in gold for "foreign intercourse"]
Partly printed document filled in by hand and signed by Benjamin as Confederate Secretary of State. Apparently intended for Confederate Agents in Europe.
GLC02604
14 September 1861
Elmore, Edward Carrington, fl. 1861-1865
to Alonzo B. Noyes
Confederate Treasurer Elmore sends a list of 10 signatures that appear on Confederate Treasury notes. Clerically signed by James Simons on behalf of Elmore; with actual signatures of R.L. Delaney, C.C. Thayer, J. Ellett, Henry [Sparniak?], R. McRae...
GLC02628
1790/04/04
Carroll, Daniel, 1730-1796
to unknown re: regarding bill of lading, state debts question
GLC02470.08
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