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circa 1852-1863
[Sheet music, broadsides, and advertisements relating to Uncle Tom's Cabin]. [Decimalized .01- .11]
See descriptions in GLC05508.013.01-.11
GLC05508.013
circa 1860
Emerson, Ralph Waldo (1803-1882)
[So near is grandeur to our dust...]
"So near is grandeur to our dust, / So near is God to man, / When Duty whispers low, Thou must, / the youth replies, I can." Accompanied by a tinted photogravure (GLC05508.098.02).
GLC05508.098.01
1859
Unknown
[Ralph Waldon Emerson photgravure].
Accompanies verse by Emerson (GLC05508.098.01).
GLC05508.098.02
May 1887
Fremont, Jessie Benton
Jessie Benton Fremont for Miss Mabel Osborn
GLC05603.02.44
11 September 1882
Stowe, Harriet Beecher (1811-1896)
Harriet Beecher Stowe
GLC05603.02.51
1853
Griffiths, Julia (d. 1895)
Autographs for freedom.
Published by John P. Jewett and Company. In the preface, Griffiths writes, "The proceeds of the sale of 'Autographs for Freedom,' will be devoted to the dissemination of light and truth on the subject of slavery throughout the country." Griffiths...
GLC05167
4 February 1854
Martin, John A. (fl. 1854)
To Joseph M. Maitland
Informs his cousin from Findley [Findlay], Ohio that he has been studying "Arithmetic, Georgraphy, writing, Reading, and spelling." Shares that he and Joseph, possibly his brother, recently went to New York City with their teacher.
GLC03523.10.008
9 March 1843
Moore, John (fl. 1843)
to Mary Moore
He comments on Richard's previous illness and reports that both he and Robert are healthy in Louisiana. He is anxious to return home. He contemplates the difference between rhyme and poetry, with examples.
GLC04191.03
8 January 1847
Moore, John (fl. 1847)
to Robert E. Moore
He hopes to find another school with better wages. He hopes that Robert will burn this letter after reading it. The weather is finally cold enough to kill hogs. He encourages him to study Greek to get a better job.
GLC04191.08
10 December 1847
to Mary Moore, and Richard Moore
He suggests she be sure to do her hair properly; "attention to the toilette is an essential part of a lady's duty." He was pleasantly surprised to learn of Robert's new position. He is delighted to have been asked to be a groomsman at a wedding...
GLC04191.16
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