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1694/11/06
Hamilton, Andrew, fl. 1676-1741
to Thomas & Francis Drake re: recommendation of Robert Livingston
Hamilton recommends Robert Livingston to the Drakes as a man to put in their service. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.04834
11 March 1787
Gorham, Nathaniel, 1738-1796
to Henry Knox
Discusses an issue concerning the salary of the governor. States that "One step they [the General Court] took[,] I am afraid[,] will be injurious in the approach[ing] election - which is that the two Towns passed a Bill to reduce the Governor salary...
GLC02437.03488
circa 1861-1865
Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865
Political cartoon: "Uncle Abes Last Joke."
Drawing shows a bust portrait of Abraham Lincoln surrounded by a collage of currency bills of different denominations. Three of the bills have George Washington's image on them, which is circled in each case. Imprint on image "Uncle Abes Last Joke...
GLC05111.02.1375
1861-1865 ca.
Beecher, Henry Ward, 1813-1887
Standing, three-quarters length view
E. & H. T. Anthony & Co., publisher.
GLC05137.232
1838/05/07
Jackson, Andrew, 1767-1845
to William M. Price
Jackson writes of his reliance on the "virtue and incorruptibility, of the sovereign people" who will never surrender their sovereign power to the "despotic rule, and government, of a moneyed Rogocracy."
GLC05138
15 June 1865
Johnston, Joseph Egleston, 1807-1891
to Colonel Ewell
Possibly to Richard S. Ewell. Johnston's wife, Lydia Mulligan McLane Johnston, wrote to Ewell two days before. Discusses the travels of other acquaintances in Virginia, including Mr. Paxson. Writes, "...we are here- Mainly in the hope that such an...
GLC05254
1791/01/26
Fenno, John, 1751-1798
Gazette of the United States. [Vol. 2, no. 78 (January 26, 1791)]
Concerning the proclamation by Washington and Jefferson defining the boundaries of the "Federal City on the Potomac" and Hamilton's closing remarks in a report on public credit. Two sheets, no longer joined.
GLC06960
1838
Parker, Mary, fl. 1838
Address to the free colored people of the United States
Published by Merrihew and Gun. Stab Stitched.
GLC06893
1920 ca.
Letters to Mrs. [Sarah Secor] Edward Bissell re: Suffrage [decimalized]
Four letters originally mounted on a board with ribbons and a "Votes for Women" felt banner in a display prepared ca. 1920. They were a part of the Bisselll Archive and Suffrage Memorabilia.
GLC06895
1897/06/18
Anthony, Susan B., 1820-1906
to Mrs. Edward Bissell re: receiving funds for NAWSA
The letter also requests any letters written to Sarah Secor (Mrs. Edward) Bissell.
GLC06895.01
1890/06/13
Stanton, Elizabeth Cady, 1815-1902
to Mrs. Edward Bissel re: a letter acompanying leaflets
Leaflets started as "Almost anything will pass muster if well read....& the best thing can be spoiled if badly read."
GLC06895.02
1886/10/16
Stone, Lucy, 1818-1893
to Mrs. Edward Bissell re: a thank you letter for the Toledo Report
The letter also wishes that all members "belonged to the American W.S.A."
GLC06895.03
1920/06/24
Upton, Harriet T., 1853-1945
to Mrs. Edward Bissell re: collecting histories of Ohio suffrage associations
GLC06895.04
[1917?]
Votes for Women [small yellow felt banner, with collateral bow]
Banner is on yellow felt. Accompanied by separate blue, red and yellow ribbon with bow). A later note indicates that the "chest bow" was owned by suffrage supporter Mrs. Walter Bissell.
GLC06895.05
1786/02/16
Supplement to the Daily Advertiser...
Contains report of Congressional Committee establishing a system of revenue. Trimmed. Docketed on p. 1 "Report of Congress, Feb 1786"
GLC06955
1817 [i.e., 1818]
Tracy, Destutt, fl. 1817
A Treatise on Political Economy [edited by Jefferson]
First American edition of this important economic work. Translation of French work. Ownership signature of Archibald Austin, a Virginia lawyer who was retained sometimes by Jefferson. The translation from the original French was gone over and...
GLC06987
1832
Say, Jean-Baptiste, fl. 1832
A Treatise on Political Economy [edited and signed by Clement C. Biddle]
Fuller title: "A Treatise on Political Economy; or the Production, Distribution and Consumption of Wealth. Translated from the Fourth edition of the French by C. R. Prinsep, with notes by the Translator...containing a Translation of the Introduction...
GLC06988
1805
Alexander, Ann Tuke, 1767-1849
An address to the inhabitants of South Carolina [anti-slavery]
In original blue wrappers. Anti-Slavery pamphlet. Printed by Kimber, Conrad & Co.
GLC06992
1852/07/05
Douglass, Frederick, 1818-1895
Oration delivered in Corinthian Hall, Rochester
First Edition by Lee, Mann & Co. Douglass' famous fourth of July oration, given on the fifth. Douglass was asked by the Rochester Ladies Anti-Slavery Society to give the oration on the fourth, choosing the topic "the meaning of the Fourth to the...
GLC06829
1842
Channing, William Ellery, 1780-1842
The duty of the Free States, or remarks suggested by the case of the Creole
In original wrappers. Channing argues in favor of the slaves who had taken over the Creole, a slave ship. Steering towards the British West Indies, they won freedom under British law, even though the U.S. attempted to reclaim them. Blockson...
GLC06835
1788
The Constitution of the Pennsylvania Society for ... the Abolition of Slavery
Rest of title: "and the relief of free Negroes, unlawfully held in bondage, begun in the year 1774 and enlarged... To which are added the Acts of the General Assembly of Pennsylvania for the gradual abolition of slavery." First edition, printed by...
GLC06836
1836
Stuart, Charles, fl. 1836
A memoir of Granville Sharp
First edition; early publisher's cloth. Includes Patrick Reason's first published portrait engraving. Reason was an black artist. Collateral to Lincoln manuscript GLC 5302, referring to Granville Sharp.
GLC06841
1851/11/22
Smith, Gerrit, 1797-1874
to President King, Columbia College; discusses Fugitive Slave Law
Printed circulat letter, addressed in Smith's hand.
GLC06852
1837
Chapman, Maria Weston, 1806-1885
Right and Wrong in Boston. Annual report of the Boston Female Anti-Slavery Soc.
Subtitle: "Annual report of the Boston Female Anti-slavery Society, with a sketch of obstacles thrown in the way of emancipation by certain clerical abolitionists and advocates for the subjection of women." Printed by Isaac Knapp. 16mo. Rebound...
GLC06860
1854/10/23
Phillips, Wendell, 1811-1884
to Charles T. Beach re: printed circular letter on anti-slavery
"The present is the most auspicious period for the diffusion of antislavery statements." Counter signed by Francis Jackson.
GLC06862
1833
Child, Lydia Maria Francis, 1802-1880
An Appeal in the Favor of That Class of Americans Called Africans
First book of American abolitionist movement; inscribed in pencil with respects of "the author" to J. J. Dixwell. Exlibris stamp of Meadville Theological School on top, with duplicate sold stamp. Includes engravings.
GLC06867
1781
Barton, William, 1748-1831
Observations on the nature and use of paper credit
Includes proposals for a national bank. Ex-libris stamps.
GLC07038
1917/01/25
Wilson, Woodrow, 1856-1924
to Carrie C. Catt re: women's suffrage
President Wilson expresses solidarity with the woman's suffrage movement. "I have a very real interest in the extension of the suffrage to the women, and I feel that every step in this direction should be applauded." Catt headed the influential...
GLC07144
1895/01/04
Bryan, William Jennings, 1860-1925
to I.J. Dunn
"Certainly there never was more urgent need for the vigorous enforcement of demecratic principles and never . . . a time when true democracy as taught by the fathers would be welcomed more heartily by the masses."
GLC07189
circa 1863
Women's National Loyal League
[Men and Women's Emancipation petitions]
Blank, unsigned petitions for the emancipation of slavery. Folded document. First page is titled "Women's Emancipation Petition," second page is titled "Men's Emancipation Petition." Calls on the U.S. House and Senate to abolish slavery throughout...
GLC07202.05
1791/08/02
Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826
to [Philip Mazzei] re: Monticello and family; debts
A lengthy discussion of debts, currency, interest bearing certificates and the assumption of state debts by the Federal Government. Mentions Mr. Blair, Edmund Randloph, Mr. Foster, George Nicholls. Jefferson offers to forgive the debt of Mr...
GLC07540
1924/02/26
Sinclair, Upton, 1878-1968
to Mr. Rankin re: being arrested in San Pedro, CA for reading U.S. Constitution
GLC07599
28 April 1791
Duer, William, 1747-1799
William Duers receipt for stock of the United States 28th April 1791
Lists stocks received of Henry Knox on 26 April 1791 transferred to Messrs Le Roy and Bayard. Title from docket.
GLC02437.04930
1821/12/27
Calkin, J., fl. 1821
to Walter Patterson re: iron and timber business
J. Ca[tkin] writes of the state of business at Ancram, and his hopes for the timber and iron business. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.04538
1793/12/10
A.C., fl. 1793
to W[alter] Patterson re: poor state of lumber trade
Due to the war, the author notes that the lumber trade has suffered greatly. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.04544
1808/01/15
Griffith, Robert E., fl. 1808-1815
to William D. Patterson re: business arrangements
The letter is preceded by a copy of another letter by Robert E. Griffith, dated 15 January 1808. The letter discusses current tensions with England, and expresses hope that recent negotiations have proved successful. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.04548
1808/10/25
P&B Buttron & Co.
to W[illiam] D. Patterson re: cancellation of an insurance policy
P&B Buttron & Co. write that they cancelled an insurance policy for and unfilled shipment of wheat from Nantes to London, and offer their services for the future. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.04549
1816/04/02
Fletcher, William, fl. 1816
to William D. Patterson re: decision to give up trade
Fletcher writes that he is going to give up trade, as it only causes him a loss of profit. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.04551
13 May 1790
Asks Knox to lend him money and forwards him a receipt.
GLC02437.04603
16 July 1790
Encloses cancelled notes (not included), and discusses financial business in detail. Writes, "My Frenchmen drain me of cash, as I find it impossible to sell bills in France-"
GLC02437.04654
17 October 1781
Wigglesworth, Edward, 1732-1794
to William Knox
Indicates that he has enclosed copies of a vote of thanks from Harvard College to Granville Sharp for a donation to the library that was conveyed through Knox (see GLC02437.01220). Asks that when Knox arrives in France he send thanks to Sharp, who...
GLC02437.01236
1816/07/19
Account of Mr. Patterson [in French]
GLC03107.04517
1816/05/25
GLC03107.04518
1816
Account [in French]
GLC03107.04519
1816/05
GLC03107.04521
1816/07/01&06
GLC03107.04522
1816/07/16
Campbell, fl. 1816-1862
Account of Mr. Patterson
GLC03107.04523
1816/07/20
Collection of financial documents [in French]
The documents are bound together with string.
GLC03107.04524
10 May 1791
Williams, Jonathan, 1750-1815
Encloses a letter from his brother Bradford, who is "much alarmed at the appearance of a rival candidate in the person of [a] mutual friend Harry Jackson." Expresses no wish to sway Knox's opinion, but does ask for his "Opinion of the requisite...
GLC02437.10229
1816/08/02
GLC03107.04526
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