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1870/09/19
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919
to J. M. M. re: sending donation to church
"Just as easy as you can Mr. Preacher, upon these uncanny doctrines of election, predestination, & c."
GLC07556
6 November 1861
Snowden, E., Jr., fl. 1861-1862
The local news. [no volume or number information (November 6, 1861)]
Union occupation newspaper. Also published by W.F. Carne (fl. 1861-1862). Short item says the body of "the negro lad Sam," who had drowned in Hunting Creek during a previous storm, had been found. Report on the popularity of "Foot-ball" -- says it...
GLC06107.02
19 November 1863
Stockton, T. H. (Thomas Hewlings), 1808-1868
Prayer at the dedication of the National Cemetery at Gettysburg
Published by William S. & Alfred Martien, Booksellers. Delivered 19 November 1863, though a precise print date for this document is not cited. Delivered by Reverend Thomas Hewlings Stockton, who previously served as Chaplain to the United States...
GLC06072
2 May 1862
News-Letter Extra
Union Soldiers' newspaper printing correspondence between Commodore David G. Farragut and the Mayor of New Orleans (it is unclear which mayor, there were six in 1862). Copied from the "New Orleans Cresent" of 29 April 1862. Also includes a column...
GLC06107.19
15 January 1874
Herndon, William H., 1818-1891
to Mr. Noyes
Replies to a request for a lecture on Abraham Lincoln's religion. Describes Lincoln as "a kind - tender & sympathetic man feeling deeply in the presence of suffering - pain - wrong or oppression in any shape: he was the very essence and substance of...
GLC06648.02
9 October 1863
Garrison, William Lloyd, 1805-1879
Sonnet to Liberty.
"Know this, O man, whate'er thy earthly fate-/God never made a tyrant nor a slave:/Woe, then, to those who dare to desecrate/His sacred image! - for to all He gave/Eternal rights, which none may violate;/And by a mighty hand th'oppressed He yet shall...
GLC06643
1863
Howard, R.S., fl. 1863
Documents pertaining to Chaplain R. S. Howard's service in the Battle of Vicksburg [Decimalized .01- .03]
Howard, Chaplain of the 124th Illinois Infantry, writes extremely detailed and descriptive letters regarding the Battle of Vicksburg. Includes a map of Vicksburg drawn in black and red ink.
GLC06382
12 March 1863
Howard, Richard L., fl. 1863
to brother [George]
Written to "Geo" or "Gro." Howard, Chaplain of the 124th Illinois Infantry, writes as the Union organized operations against Vicksburg, Mississippi. Discusses mutual acquaintances, family, and his recent sickness. Describes Lake Providence...
GLC06382.01
circa 12 July 1863
to Brother Grover and Bird
Howard, Chaplain of the 124th Illinois Infantry, writes an enormous and colorful letter on a Confederate muster sheet he refers to as "a secesh sheet." One on side, writes to Brother Grover. Mentions Clara. Writing after the fall of Vicksburg...
GLC06382.02
14 January 1864
Buchanan, James, 1791-1868
to Maria B. Weaver
Thanks her for her letter. Disapproves of the remarks of her "female teacher" about religion and is pleased that she also disapproves. For him, "the Christian religion & the teachings of our Saviour and his Apostles are necessary both for this life...
GLC06400.03
1870 ca.
Rockwood, George Gardner, 1832-1911
Henry Ward Beecher and Harriet Beecher Stowe
GLC06439
2 May 1864
Draper, John William, 1811-1882
to Mrs. Maury
Draper, a chemist and historian, discusses his views on black inferiority. "Inferior races cannot be merged in superior ones, without bringing the standard down. For such reasons I look upon all schemes for the removal of the Blacks by absorption in...
GLC06452.02
December 18, 1861
Weeks, John F., fl. 1860-1882
to his parents
Feels it will be impossible for him to get furlough or discharged. Reports that the colonel is under arrest for fraud and the chaplain for collecting two months wages more than was due to him. Two lieutenants and the Quarter Master are also under...
GLC06728.008
circa 1861-1865
Anderson, William, fl. 1861-1865
to Sarah Ogden
Encloses a certificate (not included) to thank Ogden for "the interest you have taken in this mans faith." The man, a neighbor of Anderson's, was a soldier who "felt unable to return" to the war and "believes that he will not be able to perform...
GLC06559.001
17 December 1864- 31 January 1865
[Diary of an unknown officer, 54th United States Colored Troops]
An unknown soldier writes from various encampments and locations, including Fort Smith, Arkansas. Contains entries discussing various aspects of the Civil War, fellow soldiers, weather, and location. States that on 20 December 1864, Samuel Perkins...
GLC06270
28 July 1864
Andrew, John A. (John Albion), 1818-1867
A Proclamation for a day of humiliation and prayer.
Reprinting of Lincoln's proclamation of 7 July 1864 calling for a day of prayer for the people of the United States in order to bring about the end of the Civil War and the continuation of the Union. Printed again by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts...
GLC06234
20 April 1873
Howe, Julia Ward, 1819-1910
[Woman's Festival of Universal Peace].
Written on an offprint of a brief essay by Howe from an 1873 issue of the "Woman's Journal." Howe asks for help to achieve the goals outlined in the essay. Includes a prayer by Mary N. [illegible]: "the root of evil of women's position begins in the...
GLC06242
1866/01/29
Parsons, Lewis B., fl. 1866
to unknown recipient re: reconstruction in New Orleans
"It is a bad place-a hard set to deal with; men full of corruption...the Angel Gabriel could not avoid being villanously traduced."
GLC07451
Theresa, Sister, fl. 1863
Pen and ink portrait of Chief Nurse of Ward J. Satterlee
Depicts a women in a religious habit, with rosary, and holding an open book. Attached to a ruled sheet with ink note identifying the person. She worked in the U.S. General Hospital (Philadelphia)
GLC07452
17 January 1863
Sumner, Charles, 1811-1874
[They are men by the grace of God and this is enough.]
Sentiment by Sumner written in the Senate Chamber.
GLC05508.241
circa 1870
Evans, John M., fl. 1870
Jesus Holds My Hand
Five stanzas of the hymn with musical score (originally adhered at the top of the page).
GLC05508.099
20 December 1870
Ewing, Thomas, 1829-1896
to Archbishop Purcell
Responding that he cannot adopt the Archbishop's suggestions. Although he believes Christianity is the greatest moral and social boon to man, he can neither avow nor disavow Catholicism before he has sincere and complete faith.
GLC05508.100
4 October 1870
Fillmore, Millard, 1800-1874
to George M. Fillmore
Fillmore offers condolence upon the death of his nephew's child. He urges his nephew to submit to the dictates of Providence. 1 black and white full length seated engraving of Millard Fillmore included.
GLC05508.102
22 April 1874
Holmes, Oliver Wendell, 1809-1894
[Lord of the Universe shield us...]
Holmes writes: "Lord of the Universe shield us and guide us / Trusting Thee always through shadow and sun! / Thou hast united us. Who shall divide us? / Keep us, O keep us the Many in One."
GLC05508.132
1861-1865
Howitt, Mary Botham, 1799-1888
[Where is the Utopian code of morals...]
Howitt writes an excerpt from the Seven Temptations, p. 14: "Where is the Utopian code of morals equal to that which a few words set forth unto the Christian, 'do ye so to others as ye would they should do unto yourselves."
GLC05508.138
23 March 1872
Kingsley, Charles, fl. 1872
to unknown
Kingsley disagrees with his correspondent's optimistic outlook on the world situation. He cites the increases in armaments and the re-extension of Papal power (after the first Vatican Council) in "our once Protestant and fruitful land" as reasons...
GLC05508.160
31 May 1862
Palmer, Raymond, fl. 1862
to Rev. Dr. Peabody
Palmer praises an article Peabody wrote in the "North American Review" on the American Board of Committees for Foreign Missions. He thanks Peabody for the service he has done for Christian missions. He remarks that he has heard Peabody will become...
GLC05508.200
circa 1870-1880
Milton, John, fl. 1740-1804
Nine engravings of scenes from Paradise Lost
GLC05508.201
circa 1876
Stedman, Edmund C., 1833-1908
[Yes, in the world's eternal plan...]
Stedman wrote this poem upon the death of Horace Greeley to be read at the dedication of the Printer's Monument in Greeley's honor: "Yes, in the world's eternal plan / Divinity itself is given / To him who lives or dies for Man / And looks within...
GLC05508.234
circa 1863
Stevenson, Robert Louis, fl. 1863
to Papa
Written by Stevenson when he was thirteen to his father. He briefly discusses the weather and attending church.
GLC05508.235
United States. Congress
Journal of the House of Representatives of the United States: Being the third session of the thirty-seventh congress; ...
Title continues, " ... begun and held at the city of Washington, December 1, 1862." Compilation journal containing Abraham Lincoln's address of 1 December 1862, Ulysses S. Grant's General Order No. 11 expelling Jews from the Department of Tennessee...
GLC05165
1875 ca.
Sarony, Napoleon, 1821-1896
[Henry Ward Beecher]
Verso has pencil notes of previous owner: "t[aken] @ 62-65 = 1878."
GLC05144
Beadle, J.H., 1840-1897
Life in Utah or the mysteries and crimes of Mormonism; being an expose of their secret rites and ceremonies.
Title continues: "WITH A FULL AND AUTHENTIC HISTORY OF POLYGAMY AND THE MORMON SECT, FOR ITS ORIGIN TO THE PRESENT TIME." Illustrated advertisement for a book with this title. Broadside at foot reads: "PLEASE POST THIS UP IN A CONSPICUOUS PLACE."
GLC05154
1864
Warren, E.W., 1820-?
Nellie Norton: or, Southern slavery and the Bible. A Scriptural refutation of the principal arguments upon which the abolitionists rely. A vindication of Southern slavery from the Old and New Testaments.
Published by Burke, Boykin & Company. Cover consists of faded yellow paper. Outer back cover contains advertisements for other books.
GLC05180
circa 1861
Morse, Samuel Finley Breese, 1791-1872
[Introductory address to American Society for Promotion of National Unity]
Morse, president of the society, introduces Rabbi Morris Jacob Raphall. Discusses "Whether Slavery, or the condition of being held in subjection to the will of another, is a divine institution, sanctioned by laws & commands, and regulated from the...
GLC05350
1862-1893
Russell, Samuel, 1835-1896
[Collection of 8 documents related to Mormonism is Utah. Decimalized.]
GLC05493
12 April 1862
Gordon, George Washington, 1836-1911
to his daughter
Written in pencil as P.O.W. at prison no. 3, Camp Chase, Ohio. Gordon writes about conditions living as a P.O.W and the liberty he enjoys through Christ. He mentions sickness in the camp, both deceased and surviving members of his company, and some...
GLC05508.004
29 September 1862
Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865
to Edwin M. Stanton
A two-page petition regarding churches in Port Royal, S.C., occupies recto and verso of first leaf. Lincoln's note appears on verso of second leaf. Lincoln writes about the danger of conflict among different religious denominations in their ministry...
GLC05508.008
circa 1875-1885
Cable, George Washington, 1844-1925
[I believe in beauty and in joy...]
Cable quotes Charlotte Oliver, in part: "As to the resurrection, punishment and reward, I can't see what my noblest choice has to do with them; they seem to be God's part of the matter; mine is to love perfect beauty and perfect joy...."
GLC05508.059
11 July 1874
Blaine, James Gillespie, 1830-1893
to Mr. Holman
A letter of condolence over the death of Holman's child. Blaine share's the story of losing his first-born child. He writes that such a loss taxes one's faith, but expresses a belief that "Time's cloud has its radiant silver lining in Eternity."...
GLC05508.038
4 March 1862
Bridgman, Laura Dewey, 1829-1889
to Mr. Williams
Bridgeman, a deaf-blind mute who learned to read via embossed letters, writes of a deeply religious life. She fulfills his request for a letter, and offers Williams a prayer.
GLC05508.049
2 March 1869
Cartwright, Peter, fl. 1869
to Rev. W.H.H. Moore
Cartwright discusses personal and church matters, particularly over the past winter. Cartwright's writing is shaky due to Parkinson's disease, making parts of the letter illegible. Felt-tip marker obliterates something on verso.
GLC05508.062
Cornell, Ezra, fl. 1870
[While down the stream of life I sail...]
This poem defines Christ, grace, hope and the Bible as tools necessary for life, just as a ship, the wind, an anchor and a compass are necessary for sailing.
GLC05508.075
3 November 1873
Dodge, Mary Abigail, fl. 1873
to Mr. Ward
Response written to Mr. Ward, her publisher and a minister. Mr. Ward apparently disliked an article Dodge sent him because he disagrees with religious interpretations in the text. Dodge defends her beliefs and criticizes that ministers compel...
GLC05508.087
1875
Eddy, Mary Baker, 1821-1910
Science and health.
First edition. Published by the Christian Scientist Publishing Company. Author's name on title page is Mary Baker Glover, her maiden name. With 2 pages of errata.
GLC05648
22 October 1863
Bonga, George, fl. 1800-1874
to Henry B. Whipple
Long letter about the 2 October 1863 Red Lake Treaty with the Red Lake and Pembina bands of Chippewa Indians. Discusses government and missionary efforts to assimilate the Indians and the Indian resistance to adapting the "habits of the white man."...
GLC05121
1861/04/14
Interior View Showing the Northeast Angle
Quinby & Co.,Charleston, S.C., publisher. Extensive caption describes Gen. Wade Hampton and Rev. Bishop Lynch and others standing by a 10-inch Columbiad gun.
GLC05137.086
28 May 1864
Fletcher, Francis H., 1841-?
to Jacob C. Safford
Fletcher, a black soldier in the 54th Massachusetts Colored Infantry, complains bitterly of the inequality of treatment and pay between the white and black soldiers. "Just one year ago to day our regt was received in Boston with almost an ovation...
GLC07345
1876
Douglass, Frederick, 1818-1895
The Finding of Moses
Signed by Frederick Douglass.
GLC07821
28 July 1862
McParlin, Thomas A., 1825-1897
Poem
Two stanza poem in McParlin's hand (author unknown) about someone being watched over from the heavens. Written on stationery of the 37th U.S. Congress, House of Representatives.
GLC02649.24
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