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1863/11/09
Lincoln, Abraham (1809-1865)
[Early photo of the coin counting room of the Philadelphia Mint]
[Early photo of the coin counting room of the Philadelphia Mint]. A photo of two men sitting at a table counting coins.
GLC01992.02
30 November 1862
Painter, Heber (1841-1900)
to sister Kate
Complains that he is being kept in town for recruiting despite the poor recruitment rate. Writes that recruiting costs $219 a month and feels that the government should act more economically instead of wasting money on recruiting parties. He was...
GLC02016.026
3 November 1862
Sallie
to Lile Miller
Aunt Sallie writes to Lile from "Catoctin," possibly either Catoctin Mountain in Maryland or Catoctin Creek in Virginia. Reports they can "hear the Cannons in Virginia Fighting again." Expects to be able to visit Lile closer to Christmas. Comments on...
GLC02155.068
18 December 1862
Miller, Michael Murray (1861-1864)
[to Lile Miller]
Possibly written from camp at Brooks Station. Miller encloses money for his wife and comments on the high price of goods. Location and recipient inferred based on date and accompanying letters.
GLC02155.073
2 December 1790
Mallet, Philip (fl. ca. 1763-1791)
to Catharine Macaulay
GLC01794.45
25 July 1770
Ramsay (fl. 1770)
a separate/loose envelope addresses to Catharine Macaulay for letter from Mr. Ramsay, [letter does not accompany it]
GLC01794.46
November 1790
Macaulay, Catharine (1731-1791)
to Robert Griffiths
the negative review of her letters on education which he published.
GLC01794.47
18 January 1769
Rush, Benjamin, 1746-1813
Typed copy of letter to Macaulay, from Rush in which he discusses politics and representation in the government boby.
GLC01794.48
20 January 1769
to Benjamin Rush
Typed copy of letter to Rush in response to GLC01794.48
GLC01794.49
17 February 1769
Burgh James (fl.1796)
Typed copy of letter between Catherine Macaulay and James Burgh
GLC01794.50
4 March 1769
to James Burgh
GLC01794.51
22 March 1769
Desire (fl. 1769)
Copy of the Original Petition drawn up for the use of the City of London
Typed Copy of the Original Petition drawn up for the use of the City of London
GLC01794.52
13 July 1769
Hollis, Thomas (fl. 1769)
To Catharine Macaulay
Typed copy of letter between Thomas Hollis and Catharine Macaulay
GLC01794.53
13 May 1769
Mayhew (fl. 1769)
To Thomas Hollis
Typed copy of letter between Thomas Hollis and Mrs. Mayhew
GLC01794.54
14 May 1769
Typed copy of letter between Thomas Hollis and Catherine Macaulay
GLC01794.55
25 November 1769
To Catherine Macaulay
Typed copy of letter between Benjamin Rush and Catherine Macaulay
GLC01794.56
24 November 1769
Earl of Buchan (1742-1829)
Typed copy of letter between the Earl of Buchan and Catherine Macaulay
GLC01794.57
To Iszard
Typed copy of letter between Iszard and Catherine Macaulay
GLC01794.58
To Sophronia
Typed copy of letter between Sophronia and Catherine Macaulay
GLC01794.59
8 December 1769
Sophronia (fl.1769)
GLC01794.60
9 June 1769
Homfray (fl.1769)
To Mr Whately
Typed copy of letter between Whately and Homfray
GLC01794.61
Beesley James (fl.1769)
Typed copy of letter between James Beesley and Catharine Macaulay
GLC01794.62
To Benjamin Rush
Typed copy of letter between Benjamin Rush and Catharine Macaulay
GLC01794.63
Circa 1892
Powell, George May (1835-1905)
to His Excellency The Governor, and To the Legislature of the State of Massachusettes
Losses in the country due to forest fires affect the political economy as well as national wealth. Fireproof buildings of brick and mortar should be the rule rather than the exception. Deforestation should be regulated.
GLC00687.189
no date
Sunday Railway & Str. Travel or traffic
He discusses the secular and ethical nature of the topic that Sunday traffic does not pay. He includes the testimonies of various railroad men who agree that working on Sunday is reckless and not economically profitable. He uses historical, literary...
GLC00687.199
2 June 1886
J. B. Lippincott Company
to unknown
They inform him that his article "Friction between Labor and Capital" as been accepted for publication, and they enclose a check. On the back are notes about the beautiful music of a violin and the decision to do God's will.
GLC00687.262
November 1779
Shaw Francis (fl.1779)
To Henry Swift,
Shaw, Francis. Document signed: to Henry Swift. [Boston]: November 1779.
Bill or receipt for state and town/county poll and real estate taxes. Signed by Francis Shaw, on recto and verso, as tax collector.
GLC01450.226.04
6 March 1893
Unknown
How the Treasury is Robbed and No Load in that Barrel
Article discusses the problem they have on their hands with the duplication of bonds and treasury notes. Currently there is no method of preventions and they've had to pay millions in redemption. The other side talks about taxes and how farmers are...
GLC02691.12.02
9 November 1863
Appointment of John G. Butler, Chief Coiner, Philadelphia (c/s Seward) and photograph
Appointment of John G. Butler, Chief Coiner, Philadelphia (c/s Seward).
GLC01992.01
14 January 1861
Painter, Heber (fl. 1841-1900)
to sister Ella
States that there is a growing number of disunionists in the city: "the disease is evidently beyond the control of mortal man." Fears that Washington City will be stormed if Virginia and Maryland secede. Reports that the ship "The Brooklyn" has...
GLC02016.003
20 December 1929
Hoover, Herbert (1874-1964)
to Richard Edmonds
Acknowledges to Edmonds, the founding editor of the Manufactures Record, that their unemployment was high but contends "it is fantastic for the Englishman you mention to talk about five million." Also notes that he needs to hear from Edmonds...
GLC02346.01.01
1864
Facts and Figures for the Hour
Recognizing that money is power, federal taxes have always caused problems for citizens. Other countries have much higher excise and revenue taxes, and yet the U.S. competes with them in every field. He compares foreign money, duties, and taxes with...
GLC00687.193
15 June 1865
Fendall, Philip Richard II (1794-1868)
to James R.Y. Fendall
Encourages his son to come home to rest and discuss plans for the future, rather than stay in Mississippi, which will take some time to recover economically after the end of the war.
GLC03135.11.02
11 October 1786-21 November 1786
Shaw, Samuel, 1754-1794
to John Green
Written from Canton, present-day Guangzhou, China. Writes a long narrative regarding a dispute with Captain John Green, who helmed the ship Shaw traveled on during his first visit to China in 1784. The first page contains a letter to John Green from...
GLC02437.03310
21 November 1786-3 December 1786
to Henry Knox and Samuel Ogden
Written from Canton, present-day Guangzhou, China. Writes a lengthy letter updating his friends Knox and Ogden on the status of his business in China. Says he is pleased to finally be able to write, but is sad to report on the illness and death of...
GLC02437.03311
26 July 1787
Ward, Joseph (fl. 1787)
[to Henry Jackson, Current prices of public securities]
Lists the prices for public securities, including those from the loan office, those issued by Colonel Timothy Pickering and the Massachusetts state office. Originally enclosed with GLC02437.03626. Docketed by Henry Knox.
GLC02437.03622
28 September 1787
Board of Treasury
[A report from the Board of Treasury regarding foreign and domestic debt]
Report presented to Congress by the Board of Treasury detailing foreign and domestic debt. Includes lists of amounts on requisition by state, year and purpose. Dated in print on page 7. Signed in print on page 10 by Samuel Osgood, Walter Livingston...
GLC02437.03668
16 April 1788- 9 May 1789
Knox, Henry (1750-1806)
[Copy of a receipt related to army warrants]
Knox's signature is struck. Knox, Secretary at War, notes receipt of ten warrants from John Pierce drawn by the Board of Treasury "in favor of Michael Hillegas." Intends to forward the warrants to Jeremiah Wadsworth and to issue warrants for the...
GLC02437.03842
4 October 1796
Waldo, Samuel (fl. 1796)
to Henry Knox
Writes that he understands that a Mr. Anderson will be applying to Knox to purchase some of the Falmouth lands in Maine. Declares that he has sold Anderson some of his land and that Anderson is financially responsible and conscientious, always...
GLC02437.06836
29 March 1863
Wright, Jason D. ( fl. 1864)
to Mary (Wright) Kellogg
Wright writes to his niece Mary Kellogg, congratulating her on her marriage to Mr. Kellogg. States he will send photographs of his family and extends an invitation for her and her new husband to visit. Claims Terra Haute is destined to be the leading...
GLC03523.31.25
1868 ca.
Election campaign carte de visite of Ulysses S. Grant and Henry Wilson
Campaign carte depicting Grant and Vice-Presidential candidate Henry Wilson, with quotation about reducing taxation and national debt.
GLC06663.01
May 1961
Bernot, Rafael A. (fl. 1961)
Project for the economical development of Mexico and Latin America
Co-authored with Renan E. Perez Rivero. Published in Mexico City, Mexico in May 1961. President John F. Kennedy signed a note "For Jim," using his personal stationary, which is pasted at the front of the binder. Items contained in green leather...
GLC05723.01
1961 ca.
Knudsen, R. L. (fl. 1961)
[Tickertape parade in Mexico]
Shows police motorbikes in flying-V parade formation with line of vehicles following.
GLC05723.02
[John and Jacqueline Kennedy with unknown Mexican government officials]
John and Jackie Kennedy stand at a banquet table with four other people making a toast. Behind the table is a backdrop with the American and Mexican flag crossed.
GLC05723.03
1 September 1854
unknown (fl. 1855)
to Franklin Butler Van Valkenburgh Esquire
A letter written to Franklin Butler Van Valkenburgh. In this letter, the author writes about farming and how the lack of rain will effect the crops if the weather persists. The author goes on to write about the prices that his crops, including wheat...
GLC06253.05
1804-1889 [bulk 1810-1827]
Aaron Hobart Collection [Decimalized .01-.04.445]
Includes letters and documents that span Hobart's entire career, from the time that he was a law student, a lawyer, a representative, and, finally, a judge. The documents shed light on both Hobart's personal and political lives. The bulk of the...
GLC06313
16 March 1865
The Congress of the Confederate States of America
An act authorizing the Secretary of the Treasury to borrow specie to be applied to the redemption and reduction of the currency.
stamp of record division
GLC06745.009
20 February 1863
(Secret.) . . . Mr. Garnett's amendment to [the] bill of the Senate "To provide for the further issue of treasury notes and for other purposes," by striking out all after the enacting clause and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
GLC06745.044
11 December 1863
(House of Representatives.) . . . A bill to raise a tax for the support of the government.
GLC06745.058
14 December 1863
(House of Representatives, no. 23.) . . . A bill to be entitled An act to permit the funding of certain treasury notes not now fundable.
GLC06745.059
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