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1841/02/[19]
Spier, R. P.
to Joseph F. Spier re: hard times in city of Houston
A long and excellent description of Texas in 1841. Spier concludes by saying he planned to return home to the US.
GLC02578
September 1787
Carey, Mathew (1760-1839)
The American Museum. [Vol. II, no. 3 (September 1787)]
Contains the first magazine printing of the United States Constitution on p. 276-284. Also contains an essay by Benjamin Franklin on "Information for those who would wish to remove to America. Also features political sketches, an address to...
GLC02593.01
6 February 1860
Stafford, Robert H. (fl. 1837-1866)
to sister
mentions he has joined a society in college. also speaks of wanting to improve his letter writing.
GLC02618.001
18 March 1860
mentions a cousin who was recently wounded and may lose his hand
GLC02618.002
18 September 1860
to Ma
Stafford describes a prayer meeting.
GLC02618.003
8 October 1860
talks about sophomore year and roommate troubles
GLC02618.004
17 November 1860
complains that he receives hardly any letters, talks about war in general
GLC02618.005
8 June 1861
to father
talks about the war spirit and the company that they started at school "Ogletree Guards."
GLC02618.006
12 July 1861
to sisters
describes initial days as a soldier, camping grounds, food, the company
GLC02618.007
20 September 1861
describes the life of a soldier: sleeping in the rain, changing landscapes, the food, etc.
GLC02618.008
15 October 1861
He writes that he received the blanket and requests his shoes and suspenders. He will send his pistol along with some money home.
GLC02618.009
22 September 1847
Scott, Winfield (1786-1866)
[Orders for the arrest of Mexican soldiers]
Winfield Scott's endorsement, countersigned by Henry Lee Scott on David McTeager's letter. Refers to General John A. Quitman the matter of arresting Mexican soldiers who, disguised as civilians, have returned to the neighborhood of Jesus Maria to...
GLC02644
circa 17 March 1864
McParlin, Thomas A. (1825-1897)
to William H. McParlin
Discusses the need for medical supplies, commenting that "The sickness at Camp Douglas is on the decline - but the prisoners of war at Camp Butler near Springfield are reported as having much sickness among them." Comments on his impression of...
GLC02649.13
circa 1864
to Alida McParlin
McParlin expresses concern over his wife's health and discusses the possibility of going to California after the Civil War.
GLC02649.16
29 September 1828
Houston, Sam (1793-1863)
[Land grant to Thomas Seitz]
Land grant to Thomas Seitz signed by Sam Houston as Governor of Tennessee, and countersigned by Daniel Graham as Secretary. Notes, "State of Tennessee no 451." Red seal on upper left corner.
GLC02659
16 August 1899
Hampton, Wade (1818-1902)
to Joseph Wheeler
Writes to Wheeler, a former Confederate general, about an article Wheeler wrote and corrects some mistakes. Explains that he was asked to correct them by former Confederate soldiers under his command who are still loyal to the Confederacy and felt...
GLC02662
18 September 1919
Dawes, Charles (1865-1951)
to my dear mother
He hopes she can visit in October. he knows she would like his foreign friends. He was appointed to a conference but he declined the appointment.
GLC02679.50
9 March 1863
Hill, Daniel H. (1821-1889)
to Zebulon B. Vance
Confederate Major General Hill writes to Governor Zebulon B. Vance of North Carolina, addressing the issue of deserters. Informs Vance that Colonel Wheeler, commissioned to arrest deserters, will travel to Wilkes County, North Carolina. Orders...
GLC02701
n.d.
Epperly, Sarah
to Marion Epperly
Discusses a friend or family member [illegible] who she says ought to join her out west. Writes that there have been a number of weddings this season, but she has not yet been asked. Letter was written on 8 January, year and state not listed.
GLC02715.127
circa 1792-1793
Knox, Henry (1750-1806)
[Legal document concerning land]
Signed in text twice by Knox as "HK." Writes he is conveying property to "WB" (referring to William Bingham). Wants to make sure everything is clearly expressed so the "true intent and meaning" of the deal is known to all parties. Includes mention...
GLC02719
circa 1878
Norton, Joshua Abraham (1819-1880)
[Two items relating to Joshua Abraham Norton, self-proclaimed emperor of the United States] [Decimalized]
Joshua Norton was an Englishman who came to America during the California Gold Rush of 1849 and proclaimed himself emperor of the United States. Mark Twain is said to have modeled the character of Huck Finn on Norton.
GLC02729
Bradley & Rulofson.
[Cabinet photograph of Joshua Abraham Norton]
Signed "Emperor Norton." Three-quarter profile photograph of a seated Norton. He is wearing an officer's uniform.
GLC02729.01
18 February 1878
[Fifty-cent interest-bearing note from the Imperial Government of Norton I]
Signed by Joshua Abraham Norton as Norton I, self-proclaimed emperor of the United States. Check number 2510. On verso, affixed note reads "Yours Truly A.J. Bryant Mayor, San Francisco. Oct. 22nd, '78."
GLC02729.02
6 September [1862]
Jones, Joseph
to Nancy E. Jones [incomplete]
Move to Jeffersonville aboard extremely crowded train; march across the Ohio River into Kentucky, with enthusiastic reception; rumors of 60,000 Confederates within 10 miles of Louisville; saw "over one thousand negroes" as they passed through town.
GLC02739.009
7 August 1863
Jones, Joseph (fl. 1862-1865)
to Nancy E. Jones
He has been to black prayer meetings and believes "if they had the schooling and chance that we have they could take care of their selves and be a smart people….You may believe evry word of uncle tom's cabin." He befriended a black boy who...
GLC02739.064
25 October 1866
Benjamin, Judah Philip (1811-1884)
to James M. Mason re: Jefferson Davis' imprisonment, his law career in England
Cross-written on p. 1. Benjamin mentions that Pres. Johnson is intimidated by the Radical Republicans from releasing Davis. He mentions his legal career in England and says he saw Slidell in Paris.
GLC03787
15 April 1782
Steuben, Friedrich Wilhelm Ludolf Gerhard Augustin, Baron von (1730-1794)
[Muster roll for the 3rd Company, 7th Massachusetts Regiment]
Signed by Friedrich Wilhelm von Steuben as Major General and Inspector General of the United States Army, certifying the muster roll as valid. Signed by Gamaliel Bradford as Lieutenant. Plus five collateral newspapers clippings that seem unrelated.
GLC03847
May 1782
Roll and muster of the 3rd company 7th Massachusetts regument taken for the month of May 1782
General Von Steuben signs as Inspector General of the Army of the United States. Captain Rufus Lincoln signifies that the muster roll is accurate on the 30 June 1782. Lists the names of soldiers in Lincoln's company. Small tear in the top center.
GLC03848
8 July 1817
Hewson, John (1744-1821)
to Rufus Lincoln [incomplete]
Says Lincoln's daughter reports his health is as good as can be expected. Hewson says his health has been poor since last winter and that he was confined to the house for eight or nine weeks. Says God wanted him to live in order to help his youngest...
GLC03849.04
circa 1820
Undated, circa date inferred from other letters in the collection. Note in pencil in different hand says page 13 is the last, but it is missing here. Pages numbered 5-12 so beginning and end of letter are missing. After escaping to New Jersey...
GLC03849.08
14 November 1863
Parrott, John A.
to brother
His brother has sold his farm and will settle in Minnesota. Their father has also sold his farm. John instructs his brother regarding money, telling him if their father does not need it, to send it to him care of N. Thompson so that John may use it...
GLC03858.01.23
1864 ca.
Guesner
Refugee home, Camp Nelson, KY. [1864 ca.]
Image of a dirt street with small white homes lining both sides. The street goes uphill and many of the homes have fences around the front yard. All of the people in the photo are African-American. A group of six children stand in the middle of...
GLC05111.01.0213
General view of refugee homes, barracks, and tents [Camp Nelson]. [1864 ca.]
View of buildings in the distance with wooded hill in the foreground. Larger buildings to the left side of the image. Most of the structures have a uniform appearance. Tents can be seen throughout the camp. Camp Nelson was a recruiting and training...
GLC05111.01.0214
1861
Brady, Mathew B. (ca. 1823-1896)
German artillery, Winter 1861
Title taken from inscription penciled in on top right corner of photograph. Image of 36 soldiers gathered around a cannon. A sergeant stands to the right of the canon with his arm raised, as if giving the order to fire. A private to the left of the...
GLC05111.01.0453
Gardner, Alexander (1821-1882)
Wagon train river crossing
The image shows one covered and one uncovered wagon, with six horses each, waiting to cross a river, with three other uncovered wagons already in the water. There is a large camp on the riverbank in the distance, and people and horses line the entire...
GLC05111.01.1072
1755/07/31
Elphinstone, William (fl. 1755)
to Cousin Robert Livingston, Jr. re: sympathy for illness in the family
William Elphinstone sends his sympathy to Robert, Jr. who suffers the double burden of a sore knee and a very ill son. He also states that he and his wife have grown tired of traveling, and asks Robert, Jr. for his advice on where they should settle...
GLC03107.02904
1756/05/14
Alexander, William (1726-1783)
to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: appointment of Lord Louden to commander in chief
William writes that Lord Louden was appointed commander-in-chief in America, but it is uncertain if he will travel immediately. He also states that General Shirley is moving to Jamaica. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.02967
1756/11/03
Livingston, Robert, Jr.
to Brother Livingston re: invitation to live among his brothers and sisters
Robert, Jr. writes that the recent deaths of both his mother and his eldest son Philip have been most difficult to endure, and he hopes that the familial bond between him and his brother remain in tact. He then invites his brother to come and live...
GLC03107.02981
1770/01/25
Livingston, Philip J.
to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: decision to move to Dutchess County
Robert, Jr.'s nephew Philip J. Livingston writes that he will be moving to Dutchess County from New York City, and explains "My Reasons for this proposed change of settlement arise from the great Decline of Business in our Profession in the City...
GLC03107.03229
1773/04/03
Coklen, Nathan (fl. 1773)
to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: notice of plans to move
Coklen states that he plans to move to New Winsor, and asks if he can wait to pay Robert, Jr. until he harvests his crops. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.03270
1773/05/29
Duane, James (fl. 1763-1785)
to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: dissatisfaction with politics
James Duane describes how he is overwhelmed with his business at the moment, and airs some frustrations regarding New York's political situation:"Timidity has induced the Colony to make a most unreasonable sacrifice to the Massachusett's bay. I fear...
GLC03107.03278
1773/08/21
Cuyler, Abraham C. (fl. 1773)
to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: conveyance of John Myer
Abraham Cuyler states that the bearer of the letter, John Myer, was brought before him as a wandering vagrant who claimed that he used to live on Livingston Manor. Cuyler therefore explains that he has sent Myer back to live on the Manor, and asks...
GLC03107.03286
1773/09/22
Elliott, James (fl. 1744-1773)
to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: apology for leaving Ancram
Elliott apologizes profusely for leaving his job at Ancram so abruptly, and is afraid that he has deeply offended Robert, Jr. He explains, however, that he was led to believe that Robert, Jr. was tired of him, so he took it upon himself to move at...
GLC03107.03293
1783/02/23
Bogardus, Jacob
to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: hopes for more prosperous trade
Bogardus writes of his hopes for an improvement in trade: "times have been fluctuating & distracting for trade, but now the happy moment is at hand when we can again hope for order & Regularity to take place amongst us. When the happy event of peace...
GLC03107.03478
1786/05/04
Clinton, Henry
to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: request for a letter to his son
Henry Clinton asks Robert, Jr. to contact his son who lives in America, and inform him that his family wishes him to return to London. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.03611
12 September 1785
Peters, Richard (1744-1828)
to Friedrich Wilhelm von Steuben
Written by Peters, a former Pennsylvania Continental Congressman, to von Steuben in retirement. Peters is trying to put Von Steuben at ease after he was denied a large part of the inflated expense account he sumbitted to Congress and the rejection of...
GLC04833
20 November 1838
Weld, Theodore Dwight (1803-1895)
to Milton Sutliff
Weld writes to Sutliff, an Ohio abolitionist and lawyer, from the Office of the American Anti-Slavery Society. The Society will be publishing a series of tracts refuting the main objections to abolition, and Weld seeks information on slavery and the...
GLC04941
1720 ca.
Law, John (fl. ca. 1720)
Missisippi of 'T Wydbefaamde goudland [Dutch] [Wonderful Land of Mississippi]
With engraved scene depicting Europeans trading gold with the Indians on the banks of the Mississippi. Publicizing settling in America. Written in Dutch. (The translation in the title here comes from the first line: "Dit 's 't wond're Missisippi...
GLC04946
6 August 1850
McCarthy, Denis (fl. 1850)
[Notice to vacate home]
Street Commissioner asking author William H. Davis to move his house. Originally pasted into GLC04967.02. Removed in 1998 due to fragility but still housed with 4967.02.
GLC04967.03
1830/10/19
Austin, Stephen F. (1793-1836)
Settler's certificate for Austin's first colony to Epraham Anderson (in Spanish)
Printed in Spanish. Settler's certificate for Austin's first colony in Texas.
GLC05078
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