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1842
Texas Republic
Treaty between Great Britain and Texas for suppression of slave trade
Streeter Texas 1416. Printed by T. R. Harrison.
GLC02562
1843/04/11
Great Britain. Acts.
An act of Parliament effecting a treaty between Great Britain and the Republic of Texas for the suppression of the slave trade.
Passed on 11 April 1843. Paginated 166-180 + unpaginated first page.
GLC02563
1787/09
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
1801
Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826
A Manual of parliamentary practice for use of the Senate of the United States
With bookplate of James M. Garnett, Essex County, Va. American Bibliography 719, Sabin 35887, Bibliotheca Jeffersoniana p. 83
GLC03024
1860
Greeley, Horace, 1811-1872
The Life of Lincoln
Tribune Tracts no. 6. Extra-illustrated biography with engravings of Lincoln, the Executive Mansion, the Capitol, and a Lincoln-Hamlin electoral ribbon depicting Lincoln pasted in first few pages. Published by Horace Greeley & Co.
GLC03012
1852
Laws of the Cherokee Nation adopted by the Council
The book contains the Constitutions of 1827 and 1839, a complete compilation of the acts and resolution from 1808, and the annual session of 1851, with the laws of the Western Cherokee or Old Settlers. Hargrett, Oklahoma Imprints 152; Hargrett...
GLC03162
1864
Matthews, James, Muscoe, 1822-?
The Statutes at Large of the Provisional Government of the Confederate States of America
Compilation of laws created "By Authority of Congress" and edited by Matthews. Title page states Matthews was an attorney and a law clerk in the Confederate Department of Justice. Published in Richmond by the Confederate Congress and printed by R.M...
GLC03163
1903
Stevens, Frank Everett, 1856-?
The Black Hawk War, including a preview of Black Hawk's life
Signed and published by Frank E. Stevens, 1205 Chamber of Commerce Building. Discusses the events of the 1832 Black Hawk War in which Sac and Fox tribes, under the leadership of Black Hawk, fought against United States army and militia troops in...
GLC03168
02 February 1861
A Declaration of the causes which impel the state of Texas to secede...
GLC03171
1783
United States. Continental Congress.
Constitutions des treize Etats-Unis de l'Amerique
First Franklin edition, printed at Passy. The French translation was made by Rochefoucault at Franklin's suggestion. Streeter Sale 1035, Howes C716, who notes 600 copies printed. Supposed to be the earliest appearance of the US seal (with eagle)...
GLC03109
9 March 1861
Virginia, Convention, Richmond, 1861
Partial report from the committee on federal relations, presented March 9, 1861.
Includes a partial report issued by Virginia delegates, stating "The people of Virginia recognize the American principle that government is founded in the consent of the governed, and they concede the right of the people of the several States of this...
GLC03112
Pitman, John, 1785-1864
To the members of the General Assembly of Rhode Island
Argues against those in favor of universal (white male) suffrage in Rhode Island, denouncing the supporters of the Dorr Rebellion. Pages are uncut.
GLC03115
1861-1864
Adjutant General's Office
General orders affecting the volunteer force. Adjutant General's office
The volume contains 3 years of the General Orders, for the years 1861, 1862, and 1863. Published by the Government Printing Office in Washington, D.C. An index for each year is included. Inscriptions for Lt. Col. Barton at Fort Richardson, Virginia...
GLC02676
1877
United States. Army
Index of General Orders, Adjutant General's Office, 1876
Published by the Government Printing Office. Contains military orders 1-114 for 1876, including forms for use of supplies, promotions, and designation of offices. The spine and cover of this book have separated in several places. Among notables...
GLC02693
1826
Wirt, William, 1772-1834
Discourse on the lives and characters of Thomas Jefferson and John Adams
Speech delivered by Wirt as Attorney General to the House of Representatives on 19 October 1826. Printed by Gales & Seaton. Inscribed in pencil by Wirt to Mr. James. Written shortly after the death of Jefferson and Adams.
GLC02697
1861
Evans & Cogswell, fl. 1860-1864
Articles of War, for the Government of the Armies of the Confederate States
Published by Evans and Cogswell on "Steam-Power Presses" at No. 3 Broad and 103 East Bay Street, Charleston, South Carolina. The paper cover has correct title, but title page misspells "hte" before "Confederate States." Document establishes the...
GLC02675
11 May 1979
Ford, Gerald R., 1913-2006
A time to heal: the autobiography of Gerald R. Ford
Published by Harper & Row and the Reader's Digest Association. Ford reviews his life and political career.
GLC02677
Davis, Jefferson, 1808-1889
Inaugural address of President Davis: delivered at the capitol, Monday, February 18, 1861, at 1 o'clock, P.M.
Printed by Shorter & Reid. First Printing. Uncut.
GLC02691.01
Confederate States of America. Congress
Constitution of the Provisional Government of the Confederate States of America
Printed by Shorter & Reid in the first capital of the Confederate States, Montgomery, Alabama. Divided into 5 articles. Pages not cut.
GLC02691.05
1776
Revolution
Journal of the House of Delegates of Virginia [with] At a General Assembly...
Owned by John Edmondson, presented to William R. Vanter by M.A. Miller. The second item documents the first session of the state House after independence. Both items printed by Alexander Purdie. Journal of session dominated by Thomas Jefferson in...
GLC02882
1860-1865
Collection of one book and pamphlets on Abraham Lincoln [Decimalized .01-.09]
Includes one paperback book entitled "Life and Public Services of Hon. Abraham Lincoln" and eight eulogy pamphlets.
GLC02913
26 June 1857
Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865
Speech of the Hon. Abram Lincoln, in reply to Judge Douglas.
Speech on the subjects of Kansas, the Dred Scott decision, and Utah. Delivered in Representatives' Hall, Springfield, Illinois, June 26th, 1857.
GLC02954
Washburne, E.B., 1816-1887
Abraham Lincoln, his personal history and public record. Speech of Hon. E.B. Washburne of Illinois.
Speech delivered in the U.S. House of Representatives, May 29, 1860. Published by the Republican Congressional Committee. Washburne, a U.S. Congressman from Illinois, was a Lincoln supporter and chairman of the Republican congressional campaign...
GLC02958
1832
Faulkner, Charles James, 1847-1929
The speech of Charles Jas. Faulkner, (of Berkley) in the House of Delegates of Virginia, on the policy of the state with respect to her slave population
Faulkner's speech explaining the resolution he had recently proposed to gradually emancipate the enslaved people in Virginia. States that emancipation will benefit the state, and that it is inevitable, so should be accepted sooner rather than later...
GLC03520
26 October 1775
The humble address of the House of Lords [supporting war against colonies]
GLC03524.01
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