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June 24, 1825
Tyler, John, 1790-1862
to Henry Curtis
Discusses a carriage he is selling to Curtis. States that he will accept a mule Curtis has as partial payment. Mentions that his wife Letitia's health is still poor.
GLC00988
October 2, 1857
Greeley, Horace, 1811-1872
to Harriet Weed
Writes to the daughter of Thurlow Weed, a fellows journalist and founder of the Albany Evening Journal, about a meeting. Regrets that he could not visit sooner and arranges to have the meeting when he comes to Albany, New York. Mentions talking...
GLC00930.03
March 8, 1859
to Robert Tyler
Writes a letter to his son in which he touches the issue of slavery and the election of 1860. Discusses "Healy's portrait of me" as admirable and being "often mortified at the misrepresentations of me which are occasionally seen in the print shops."...
GLC00948
circa 1862
Benham, Henry Washington, 1813-18884
[Print of camp of H. W. Benham's engineering brigade]
GLC00919.18
1865
General Benham's winter camp near Poplar Grove Church, Va., with photo of troops
Printed map, "Winter Camp, Detachment 50th N.Y.V. Engineers" Brevet Colonel I. Spalding Commanding, near Poplar Church, Virginia, Army of the Potomac, 1865. Has been partially hand colored. An original albumen photograph of soldiers with musical...
GLC00919.26
October 20, 1788
Adams, John Quincy, 1767-1848
to James Bridge
Writes to his friend and former Harvard classmate, Bridge, about his health, law studies, and longing to see his female friends. Adams also reports that Townsend, who also studied law with Theophilus Parson, is spending the winter in South Carolina...
GLC00958.02
September 11, 1789
Adams writes in detail about his journey from Boston to Newport via Providence. He describes his stage coach companions on the way to Providence, expressing a liking for an amiable eighteen year-old named Landman. He comments on Brown University...
GLC00958.04
February-May 1864
Allen, George Walter, 1842-1912
[Diary aboard the U.S.S. Nantucket]
Allen was an officer on the USS "Nantucket" during and before the bombardment of Fort Sumter. The diary appears to have been written within days of the actions. Includes manuscript pencil and ink "Sketch of Charleston Harbor and fortifications," and...
GLC01006
circa 1783
Lodge, John, fl. 1783
View of the Attack on Bunker's Hill with the Burning of Charles Town, June 17, 1775
Marked that it is engraved by Lodge, but drawn by a Mr. Millar. Engraved for Edward Barnard's book "New Complete & Authentic History of England," which was published in 1783. Shows the bombardment, from both land and sea, of Charles Town. The town...
GLC01450.169.05
circa 1770-1785
Collection of 5 engravings: John Andre, Rogers, Tarleton, Earl of Loudon & J. Sullivan [Decimalized .01-.05]
GLC01450.201
1772-1779
[Six Revolutionary War era financial documents 2 receipts, 1 receipt for poll tax, 3 state currencies] [Decimalized .01- .06]
[Currency]. [Philadelphia], Pennsylvania: 03 April 1772. Two shilling and sixpence note. Printed by Hall and Sellers. Signed by Cadwalader Morris, Joseph Swift and Samuel Hudson. No. 4665.
[Currency]. [Philadelphia], Pennsylvania: 01 October 1773...
GLC01450.226
1749/04/20
Cutler, Timothy, fl. 1749
Attestation that the widow of a surgeon serving under William Pepperell is still alive and without a pension.
GLC01450.305
11 April 1772
Irving, William, fl. 1772
to Thomas Irving
Written by William Irving to his son Thomas Irving, who was Inspector General of Imports, Exports, and Register of Shipping for North America in Boston. Says he has waited impatiently the past three weeks for the result of Charles's petition. Says...
GLC01450.406.01
14 June 1776
Coman, Richard, fl. 1776
[Legal document transfering land to the colony of Rhode Island]
Co-signed by Coman's wife Sarah. Also witnessed and signed by Philip Peekham and Jacob Goff. Coman sold about one acre of land to the colony of Rhode Island for 50 Spanish milled dollars. The deal was made with John Jenckes and John Waterman as...
GLC01450.410.01
26 December 1782
Moore, David, fl. 1782
to Mary Cox
Travel to Baltimore disrupted by "the enemy." His boat was forced to return to Petersburg because the British controlled "the bay." Is informed that a ship bound for France carrying her nephew was lost, and hopes she has heard from him. Has...
GLC01450.412.14
25 October 1781
Stone, Michael Jenifer, 1747-1812
to his brother
Writes a long letter to his brother that includes an announcement that "Cornwallis was taken." Discusses his brother's business in Philadelphia and advises him of the benefits of continuing to cultivate a friendship with a man named Mr. Morrill....
GLC01450.412.15
11 July 1778
Burt, Elizabeth, fl. 1778
[Receipt for three "Pair Yarn Stockers"]
With a signed note dated 4 September 1778 indicating her receipt of the money owed.
GLC01450.447.04
3 July 1751
Bertram, Charles, 1723-1765
[to an unknown recipient regarding the forgery "Richard"]
Bertram, later discovered to be a literary imposter, writes to an unknown recipient (possibly to William Stukeley). Reports that when he receives the recipient's reply, he will deliver "Richard," a historical manuscript which he claimed to have...
GLC01450.449
13 July 1782
Pollock, W., fl. 1782
[Certifying cash lent and not repaid]
Certifies that Hannah Franklin lent money in February 1772 to be repaid, that never was. Signed by Pollock as Justice of the Peace.
GLC01450.518.06
circa 1786
Macaulay, Catharine, 1731-1791
to Jonathan Clarke
Presents her compliments to Mr. Clarke, thanks him for the polite note, and wishes him a good voyage and the best health. Asks Clarke to give her compliments to Mr. Adams. Envelope is addressed to Mr. Clarke, No. 55 St. Paul's Church Yard....
GLC01450.032.02
1774-1777
Lovett, John, 1743-1792
[Account book of John Lovett]
Details the Lovett family accounts. Most are lists of sundry goods brought to Lovett by ship and their costs. Mentions the names of many ships, their sailing dates, and their captains. Inscribed, "John Lovet his book Elizabeth Lovet" on inside...
GLC01450.006.08
1780-1825
[John Lovett account book for Pilgrim's prizes]
Details distribution of the prize monies from the privateer ship the Pilgrim. Many notes added in 1806-1807 certifying money was received by various sailors from the estate of the deceased Lovett. Most signed by Elizabeth Lovett, his wife. Lovett...
GLC01450.006.14
1781
[Collection pertaining to the 10th Massachusetts Regiment [Decimalized .01- .02]
GLC01450.016
1777
Bromfield, Eliza, 1763-?
[Composition and sentiment book]
Mostly contains poetry. Eliza was the daughter of Henry Bromfield from his second marraige to Hannah Clarke.
GLC01450.030.02
circa 1770-1780
Bulkley, Eliphalet, 1746-1816
[Equestrian silhouette of Colonel Eliphalet Bulkley]
Silhouette of Colonel Bulkley of the 25th Regiment of Connecticut by T.C. Colchester.
GLC01450.041
1770-1780 circa
Frothingham, Richard, 1748-1819
[Framed silhouette of Richard Frothingham]
Small silhouette of Frothingham's head in profile in dark blue. Oval shaped gold gilt frame. Backing is no longer attached to frame.
GLC01450.065.02
[18th century military drawing of a soldier in uniform]
Full body ink sketch of soldier in uniform holding a sword. Not signed or dated.
GLC01450.071
April 15, 1778
Phillips, William, 1731-1781
to William Heath
States that it is increasingly important that Captain Willoe go to Canada. Requests passports be granted for Willoe, two servants, and three women to sail to Halifax with a Flag of Truce. He wants Heath to get a passport that will admit the vessels...
GLC01450.078
27 February 1777
Dalton, Tristram, 1738-1817
to Captain Samuel White
Addressed to Dear Brother White in Boston. Requests that if White knows the two ladies to whom the enclosed is directed to, please deliver it to them. Gives his love. Missing three areas of the page where stamps were ripped off. Dalton was a US...
GLC01450.090
May 1, 1783
Walton, William, fl. 1783
to unknown
Walton signed as Magistrate of Police. States that Mrs. Harrison ought to relinquish the house she holds. Requests that the Commandant force her removal if she refuses to give up possession. Note at bottom signed by James St. Clair stating that...
GLC01450.109
11 June 1777
Follett, Robert, fl. 1778
[Promise and receipt of payment]
Promises to pay Charles Trellwen 20 pounds, 13 shillings, and five pence Halifax currency for supplies received from him. Various materials (cloth, buckram, thread, buttons) and their quantity and cost are listed on the lower part of the page....
GLC01450.125
31 August 1778
Bayard, John Bubenheim, 1738-1807
[Receipt for drummers and fifers]
Orders David Rittenhouse to pay Captain William Duffield seven pounds, 19 shillings for obtaining drummers and fifers for his company. On reverse is a note signed by Duffield certifying that he received payment, 11 September 1778. Bayard signed as...
GLC01450.130
October 26, 1879
Douglass, Frederick, 1818-1895
to Emily Collins
Offers his home as a place to stay during her attendance at the eleventh annual meeting of the American Woman Suffrage Association, to be held in District of Columbia in early January 1880. Emily Parmely Collins worked for women's rights in New York...
GLC01197
January 22, 1874
Sherman, William T. (William Tecumseh), 1820-1891
to Anne M. Bowen
Sherman tells Bowen that he forwarded the letter she wrote to the Postmaster General. Sherman included a superscription that will make sure it is read by the Postmaster General, an action that Sherman describes as the "usual Red tape process." He...
GLC01225
October 28, 1775
Warren, Mercy Otis, 1728-1814
to Ellen Lothrop
Written by Warren, the well known Revolutionary and post-Revolutionary writer, to her friend Lothrop. Says she will leave politics for others to discuss and that she only has warm feelings for the circle of friends in Fairfield (where Lothrop is)...
GLC01189.01
1763-1783
[Description of General William Smallwood's family and education]
Appears to be a fragment of a biographical sketch of General Smallwood of Maryland. Previous entry in Past Perfect claimed the sketch appears to be from the early 19th century, before 1840, but there is no evidence to back up that assertion. Mentions...
GLC01205.05
July 16, 1772
Adams, Samuel, 1722-1803
to James Warren
Written by Adams, a future signer of the Declaration of Independence, as member of the Massachusetts legislature to Warren, also a member of the Massachusetts legislature. Says the session is over and the resolves, including one asking the King to...
GLC01215
March 1776
Jay, John, 1745-1829
to Sarah Livingston Jay
Written by Jay as a member of the Continental Congress to his wife Sarah, who he refers to as "Sally." References Sarah's letter of 17 March 1776 (date of creation inferred from this reference), which gave news of her and their son's improved health...
GLC01220
April 6, 1765
Galloway, Joseph, 1731-1803
to John Lawrence
A note at the bottom of a bond of Catherine Evans tells John Lawrence that Galloway does not object to Lawrence "delivering up of yr above mentiond Bond." Galloway, a delegate to Congress from Pennsylvania, publicly defended the Stamp Act in 1765...
GLC01221.04
circa 1871-1910
Howe, Julia Ward, 1819-1910
[Signed manuscript copy of the first stanza of the Battle Hymn of the Republic]
Written for her granddaughter, one of the daughters of Laura E. Richards.
GLC01252
1852
Stowe, Harriet Beecher, 1811-1896
Uncle Tom's cabin; or, life among the lowly.
First edition, first printing (with Hobart & Robbins on the copyright pages). Rebound, with original cloth binding bound into back. Boston, John P. Jewett & company; Cleveland, Ohio, Jewett, Proctor & Worthington. Two volume set housed together in...
GLC01361
March 1, 1781
Schuyler, Philip John, 1733-1804
to Henry Glen
Schuyler, then a major general in the Continental Army, reports to Glen, an agent for Indian affairs, complaints from Indians that they cannot mend their axes for want of iron and that "their women are almost naked and Incapable to fetch a...
GLC01406
1 October 1907
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919
to Quentin Roosevelt [Decimalized .01- .02]
Writes to his son describing the aspects of his journey a child might find interesting. Includes two sketches drawn by Roosevelt during his trip down the Mississippi River. Written on U.S. Steamer Mississippi letterhead. Accompanying photograph of...
GLC01410.02
3 October 1907
to Quentin Roosevelt. With accompanying photograph. [Decimalized .01- .02]
Writes to his son about sights on the Mississippi River. Mentions getting caught in the rain in St. Louis. With two illustrations by Roosevelt, including a self-caricature. Written on U.S. Steamer Mississippi letterhead. Accompanying photograph
GLC01410.03
November 19, 1780
Spotswood, Alexander, 1746-1818
to Nathanael Greene
Written by Colonel Spotswood to Major General Greene as commander of the Southern Department. Greene was only given the command of the South a month earlier. Introduces Colonel Senf, an engineer from the South who is "much esteemed." He sends...
GLC01412.19
May 29, 1775
Green, Robert, fl. 1775
Cosigned by Mary Green. Says he has been in bad health for the past five weeks. Hopes to get better by the grace of God. Says their sister has a new daughter three months old. References a letter that came from several brothers and sisters. Hopes he...
GLC01412.31
30 June 1775
Wentworth, John, 1737-1820
[Marriage certificate for officer and wife]
Partially printed marriage certificate signed by Wentworth as "Captain-General, Governor and Commander in Chief" over the Colony of New Hampshire. For the marriage of Colonel Jonathan Titcomb and Sarah Stedman. Numbered 335. The docket says they were...
GLC01412.33
10 November 1877
Hayes, Rutherford B., 1822-1893
[Presidential authority to the Secretary of State to affix the seal to the pardon of Maggie Ford].
GLC01180
8 November 1767-1785
Sylvester, Deborah, fl. 1760-1785
Collection of items belonging to Deborah Sylvester [Decimalized .01-.02.08]
GLC01144
30 October 1676
Winslow, Josiah, 1628-1680
[Estate inventory for William Foard, Sr]
Also signed by Marke Eames, Nathaniel Winslow, Samuel Sprague, and Secretary of the Colony Nathaniel Morton. Notes that Foard's widow, had appeared before him and testified that this is a true inventory, the lands and house where she dwells excepted...
GLC01412.54
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