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8 January 1874
Reeves, D.M., fl. 1873-1874
Certificate of Marriage
Partially printed marriage certificate for John B. Stonehouse and Sarah Rigley. Signed by Ullman and Reeves.
GLC00368.05
7 February 1789
Broom, Jacob, 1752-1810
[Delaware land indenture]
Also signed by William Lane, Ann Lane, Sarah Bennett, Susannah Bennett, James McLellan, and Joseph Summirl. Describes the location of a parcel of land in the borough of Wilmington in the County of New Castle, Delaware, that Alice Bennett obtained...
GLC00379
1869
Custer, George Armstrong, 1839-1876
to my dear friend
Writes a long letter to a friend, in which he sends a report made by General Philip Sheridan (not included) that was not meant for publication and discusses hardships and Indian fighting. Of the hardships encountered, comments that "some people...
GLC00385
1682
Various
Collection of 5 letters relating to Elizabeth Woodhouse. [Decimalized .01-.05]
GLC00391
March 29, 1682
Penn, William, 1644-1718
to Dr. Woodhouse
Penn gives advice to the father of Elizabeth Woodhouse, who had the choice of going to America or staying with her lover. This letter mentions her wish to come to America, and Penn does not discourage the idea, mentioning that he will be going this...
GLC00391.01
May 11, 1682
Woodhouse, Elizabeth, fl. 1682
to John Harvey, Jr.
Love letter. Woodhouse was considering going to America at the time.
GLC00391.02
June 5, 1682
GLC00391.03
July 11, 1682
Harvey, John, Jr., fl. 1682
to Elizabeth Woodhouse
Love letter. He is devoted to her. Woodhouse was considering going to America at the time.
GLC00391.04
circa 1682
A love letter. Harvey apologizes for his "bouldness." Addressed to "My Dear friend E.W."
GLC00391.05
January 10, 1832
Adams, John Quincy, 1767-1848
to Susan Decatur
Responding to Decatur's letter, Adams will find it "highly gratifying" if he is able to aid Decatur in advancing her claim currently before Congress. Decatur was attempting to secure a pension for service rendered by her husband, Commodore Stephen...
GLC00105
April 30, 1813
Ellery, William, 1727-1820
to George G. Channing
Thanks his grandson for his letter and advises him to stop apologizing so much for the delay in writing. Apologizes for the character of his own writing, which has resulted from not taking proper care of his pen. Discusses his understanding of...
GLC00108.06
14 November 1855
Pierce, Franklin, 1804-1869
Pardon of Christian Krouse, convicted of assault with intent to rape.
Convicted of assault with intent to rape; sentenced to 2 years imprisonment. Pardoned for "...divers other good and sufficient reasons...". (c/s William L. Marcy)
GLC00159
17 November 1854
Pardon of Lucy Wheeler, "a negress," convicted of two counts of aggravated assault.
Wheeler, convicted of two counts of aggravated assault: sentenced in one case to 1 year imprisonment, and to pay a $0.50 fine and court costs; sentenced in the other to 6 months imprisonment [to be served following the first term], and to pay another...
GLC00173.05
February 25, 1972
Nixon, Pat, 1912-1993
to Lewis L. Strauss and Alice H. Strauss
Also signed "RN" by Richard Nixon. Sends a postcard picturing the Monument to the People's Heroes with greetings from Peking, China. Written during the Richard Nixon-Zhou Enlai talks on the first ever presidential visit to China.
GLC00162.27
20 May 1843
Madison, Dolley, 1768-1849
[Quotation on love]
Six line poetic quotation on love. "Love should be pure harmless as pilgrims kisses on the shrines of virgin martyrs, . . ." Docket states "Mrs. D. P. Madison, lady of the late President, her own composition and writing."
GLC00163
October 21, 1862
Semmes, Paul Jones, 1815-1863
to Emily J. Semmes
Gives instructions to his wife to secure their property from the Union occupation of General Benjamin Butler during the Civil War. Directs her to go immediately across the Mississippi river to their plantation. Doubts that the Federals have visited...
GLC00175
1799
Adams, Hannah, 1755-1831
Summary history of New-England
Title continues: "from the First Settlement at Plymouth, to the acceptance of the Federal Constitution. Comprehending a General Sketch of the American War." First edition, printed by H. Mann and J.H. Adams of Dedham, Massachusetts, for the author...
GLC00177.02
October 3, 1780
Hand, Edward, 1744-1802
to Kitty Hand
Writes to his wife that he hopes he can alleviate her distressing situation soon. Informs her of the treason of Benedict Arnold and the hanging of the British spy, John Andre. "A few days ago Gen Arnold detected in his views of Betraying the...
GLC00189
03 February 1829
to Miss Anna McKnight
A poem in which he expresses his attachment to her and asks her to consider him a true and honest friend: "My pulses, mix'd emotions blend, unchang'd by wind or weather. Of lover-brother-father-friend, to take them all together." Adams was President...
GLC00209
1862-1865
Jackson, Edwin, fl. 1862-1865
[Collection of Edwin Jackson, D company, 6th regiment, Minnesota, infantry] [decimalized]
Fighting the Sioux [18 letters]. Edwin Jackson 6th Regt. Minn. Vols. collection of letters, many written on patriotic stationery. Very detailed and descriptive accounts of Indian atrocities against civilians and battles. On 12 October 1862, he...
GLC00203
July 3, 1863
McClellan, George Brinton, 1826-1885
to Moses Grinnell
Asks Grinell if he can assist the bearer of the letter, supposedly the wife of one of McClellan's soldiers. The woman who is delivering the letter to Grinell "represents herself as being Mrs. McCormick," the wife of a soldier who served under...
GLC00221
July 6, 1844
Washington, John A., 1821-1861
to Isaac R. Douglass
One letter from John A. Washington to Isaac R. Douglass dated July 6, 1844. Pertains to arrangements to enslave a woman named Julia. Notes that William G. Cazenove told him Douglass would either pay $350 cash, or $400 in two installments, for Julia...
GLC00236
circa 1865
Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865
Carte de visite portrait of Lincoln, Mary Todd Lincoln, and Tad from lithograph
GLC00241.03
circa 1861-1877
Abbott (photographer), fl. 1860-1880
Half length seated carte de visite portrait of woman in black dress
Imprint by Abbott, Little Falls, N.Y., on verso. Photograph is either heavily retouched or from a lithograph.
GLC00241.11
Three quarter length carte de visite portrait
"Miss. Mansfield" printed in lower margin on recto.
GLC00241.21
Suluma, Melek, fl. 1861-1877
Full length seated carte de visite portrait
Imprint of H.D. Ward, North Adams, Mass., on verso. Pencil inscription on verso reads: "Suluma Melek, Circassian Lady, Born in Solder Cale, Asia Minor, Age 20 years." Melek's dress is tinted bright purple, her underskirt is tinted deep pink, and...
GLC00241.26
Woodbury & Page
Full length carte de visite view of Javanese girl brushing her hair
Imprint of Woodbury & Page, Java, on both recto and verso. Pencil and ink inscription on verso reads: "A Porto Rico Belle."
GLC00241.29
Full length carte de visite portrait of Javanese woman in elaborate headdress
Imprint of Woodbury & Page, Java, on both recto and verso.
GLC00241.31
Half length seated carte de visite portrait of young Javanese woman
GLC00241.33
Portrait of Javanese gamelan ensemble with dancer
GLC00241.34
1751-1865
Christian discipline, and anti-slavery broadsides. [Decimalized .01-.07]
GLC00246
August 14, 1830
Burritt, Ann W., fl. 1830
Mrs. Burritt's defence of her husband; first published in the Southern recorder, Milledgeville, Geo. August 14, 1830.
Elijah Burritt's former partner, John G. Polhill, had charged that Burritt had distributed incendiary pamphlets written by African-American abolitionist David Walker. In this open letter to the editors, his wife states that her husband only sold the...
GLC00246.03
May 7, 1856
Spinner, Francis Elias, 1802-1890
to Julia Patten
Mentions her search for a house. Informs that he is leaving for a trip south to Charleston or Savannah and that on his way home he will visit her and Mr. Patten. Expresses doubt as to whether or not his wife will accompany him. Addressed from the...
GLC00431.03
May 22, 1888
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
October 29, 1862
Advises his wife on how to address letters to him and tells her she must not write anything that will attract the attention of the Yankees, should they intercept the letters. Refers to his previous letter (possibly GLC00175). Discusses mail...
GLC00442
February 13, 1837
Jackson, Andrew, 1767-1845
to Emma Donelson
Letter of condolence to his niece upon the death of her son.
GLC00496.037
August 7, 1888
Howe, Julia Ward, 1819-1910
to Clarence Stedman
Sends a picture. Promises a copy of the Battle Hymn of the Republic. Written at Oak Glen, Howe's summer home.
GLC00496.033.01
circa 1861-1910
[Battle Hymn of the Republic]
Transcript of all five stanzas.
GLC00496.033.02
1886
Stedman, Edmund Clarence, 1833-1908
Lithographic letter requesting autograph
Hopes to insert into his private copy of "Poets of America" original drafts or autographic copies of poems by the authors represented in the book. He is also collecting engravings of the authors, and asks his correspondent to send a photograph if...
GLC00496.033.04
May 17, 1845
Jackson, Sarah Yorke, 1805-1887
to Emma Y. Donelson
Addressed "My dear sister." Includes updates on mutual friends and family. Andrew Jackson adopted his wife's nephew and named him Andrew Jackson, Jr. Sarah Yorke, his wife, was the president's daughter-in-law. Emma Yorke Farquhar Donelson married...
GLC00496.034
April 30, 1845
Written primarily by Sarah Yorke Jackson. Discusses family, mutual friends, and the president's declining health in detail. Andrew Jackson adds postscript notes regarding his health and the inheritance Emma should receive for caring for her aging...
GLC00496.036
December 21, 1880
Victoria, Queen of United Kingdom, 1819-1901
to Ronald
Regarding proposed memorial and funeral. Written on Osborne black-bordered stationery.
GLC00496.094
December 26, 1880
Regarding funeral service and burial. Reminisces about deceased daughter and husband. Eulogizes Constance, recipient's mother. Written on black-bordered stationery
GLC00496.095
August 21, 1766
Wesley, John, 1703-1791
to Miss Avison
Encourages her in her faith and gives her practical advice on how to increase it. With a side note: "Do not measure the length of your letter by that of mine, I have a thousand avocations."
GLC00496.111
circa 1837-1889
Bridgman, Laura Dewey, 1829-1889
[Autograph of January for Mrs. Allen]
Complete quotation reads, "Laura Bridgman Providence autograph for Mrs. Allen." Bridgman was a deaf, mute, and blind girl, educated by Samuel Howe at the Boston Institution for the Blind, Watertown, Massachusetts, beginning in 1837. Collateral are...
GLC00496.114.01
July 21, 1834
Brougham and Vaux, Henry Brougham,, 1778-1868
to unknown
Introduces Harriet Martineau. Martineau was a British author and transcendentalist.
GLC00496.133
circa 1847
Bryant, William Cullen, 1794-1878
[The May sun sheds an amber light]
Poem lamenting a woman's death. Imprint of a crown on upper left hand corner.
GLC00496.134
22 June 1769
Washington, George, 1732-1799
[Land bond to increase acreage at Mount Vernon]
Cosigned by Robert Alexander. Washington refers to himself in the third person seven times. Alexander wants to sell 300 acres of Maryland land his wife inherited from her father to George Washington. Washington hoped to exchange the plot with Thomas...
GLC00479
June 22, 1863
Everett, Edward, 1794-1865
to Lady Belper of Derby, England
Thanks her for "sending me your likeness" and remembers a visit from twenty years ago fondly. Discusses his son, who went abroad for four years, and his happiness that he has returned. Closes his letter with a long comment on the Civil War: "The...
GLC00463
17 February 1876
Febiger, George Lea, 1822-1891
to Mrs. John D. Townsend
Febiger, who served as major and paymaster in the United States Army during the Civil War, informs Mrs. Townsend: "I regret exceedingly that it will not be in my power to accept your kind invitation for the evening of the 22d instant. With my best...
GLC00468.05
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