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January 1862
McKinney, Erastus R. (fl. 1851-1904)
to unknown
re: mess duty, release of Confederate comissioners James Mason and John Slidell; capture of 100 hogs. Top portion missing.
GLC02179.01.019
27 December 1861
Painter, Heber (fl. 1841-1900)
to sister Kate
Reports that he has a slight cold. Asks his sister to thank their aunt for the good advice contained in her letter to him. Hopes that the war will not last long and is quite sure that England will be getting involved soon. Describes his Christmas...
GLC02016.006
17 July 1864
Ward, Edward K. (1837-1864)
to his sister
Writes that their brother Marshall has returned from the hospital. As Ward had no immediate occupation to assign to his brother, he sent his brother back to the hospital and put him in the charge of one of the surgeons. He writes that Marshall is...
GLC02232.32
1948
Eisenhower, Dwight David (1890-1969)
Crusade in Europe
Inscribed to Brigadier General Frank Caffey (Commander of the 34th Infantry) on a facsimile of D-Day message. "Outstanding soldier in two World Wars, with best wishes and lasting regard to him and his wife, Louise, from their devoted friend."...
GLC00601
1770
Lord Nuneham (fl. 1769)
to Catharine Macaulay
He will give Monsieur de Liancourt her message when he is in town. He does not dare to appear an open supporter of liberty, although he is in his heart.
GLC01794.36
27 December, 1774
Knowles (fl. 1774)
She writes of their gentle friendship. She describes the whooping cough sickness and recovery of her son. She notes CMG's response to "maladministration" and yearns for liberty and peace. She refers to recent political events in England. A partial...
GLC01794.37
1 June, 1777
Macaulay, Catharine (1731-1791)
GLC01794.39
2 December 1790
Mallet, Philip (fl. ca. 1763-1791)
GLC01794.45
25 July 1770
Ramsay (fl. 1770)
a separate/loose envelope addresses to Catharine Macaulay for letter from Mr. Ramsay, [letter does not accompany it]
GLC01794.46
November 1790
to Robert Griffiths
the negative review of her letters on education which he published.
GLC01794.47
18 January 1769
Rush, Benjamin, 1746-1813
Typed copy of letter to Macaulay, from Rush in which he discusses politics and representation in the government boby.
GLC01794.48
20 January 1769
to Benjamin Rush
Typed copy of letter to Rush in response to GLC01794.48
GLC01794.49
17 February 1769
Burgh James (fl.1796)
Typed copy of letter between Catherine Macaulay and James Burgh
GLC01794.50
4 March 1769
to James Burgh
GLC01794.51
22 March 1769
Desire (fl. 1769)
Copy of the Original Petition drawn up for the use of the City of London
Typed Copy of the Original Petition drawn up for the use of the City of London
GLC01794.52
13 July 1769
Hollis, Thomas (fl. 1769)
To Catharine Macaulay
Typed copy of letter between Thomas Hollis and Catharine Macaulay
GLC01794.53
13 May 1769
Mayhew (fl. 1769)
To Thomas Hollis
Typed copy of letter between Thomas Hollis and Mrs. Mayhew
GLC01794.54
14 May 1769
Typed copy of letter between Thomas Hollis and Catherine Macaulay
GLC01794.55
25 November 1769
To Catherine Macaulay
Typed copy of letter between Benjamin Rush and Catherine Macaulay
GLC01794.56
24 November 1769
Earl of Buchan (1742-1829)
Typed copy of letter between the Earl of Buchan and Catherine Macaulay
GLC01794.57
To Iszard
Typed copy of letter between Iszard and Catherine Macaulay
GLC01794.58
To Sophronia
Typed copy of letter between Sophronia and Catherine Macaulay
GLC01794.59
8 December 1769
Sophronia (fl.1769)
GLC01794.60
9 June 1769
Homfray (fl.1769)
To Mr Whately
Typed copy of letter between Whately and Homfray
GLC01794.61
Beesley James (fl.1769)
Typed copy of letter between James Beesley and Catharine Macaulay
GLC01794.62
To Benjamin Rush
Typed copy of letter between Benjamin Rush and Catharine Macaulay
GLC01794.63
circa 1783-1784
Macaulay, Catherine S. (fl. 1784-)
to Mama
One undated letter addressed to Catharine Macaulay from Catharine S. Macaulay. She acknowledges her mother's plan to go abroad against her wishes, and is anxious to be made aware of plans. She comments on Madame Genlis's work on education.
GLC01795.001
One letter addressed to Catharine Macaulay from Catharine S. Macaulay. She requests more letters and more news from her mother. She mentions hoop and curtain makers and other updates.
GLC01795.002
One letter addressed to Catharine Macaulay from Catharine S. Macaulay. She was delighted to hear of her mother's successful theatrical expedition in such poor weather. She reports the progress of her reading.
GLC01795.003
One letter addressed to Catharine Macaulay from Catharine S. Macaulay. She refers to a note from Miss Olivia Young. She mentions the two instruments that the Miss Herons play. She continues to attempt to persuade her not to leave England.
GLC01795.004
31 May 1784
One letter addressed to Catharine Macaulay from Catharine S. Macaulay dated May 31, 1784. She writes as her mother is at sea on her way to America. She includes a message in French from Mr. Warville. She reports the latest political news, including...
GLC01795.005
2 July 1784
One letter addressed to Catharine Macaulay from Catharine S. Macaulay dated July 2, 1784. She expresses concern for her mother's health while at sea. She reports political news: taxes will be raised to make up for deficiencies. She requests an order...
GLC01795.006
29 July 1784
One letter addressed to Catharine Macaulay from Catharine S. Macaulay dated July 29, 1784. She comments on her recent visit to the Greenwich Hospital as a place of British pride, and hopes that with her will not forget England when she travels to...
GLC01795.007
7 February 1786
Macauley, Catherine S. (fl. 1784-)
One letter addressed to Catharine Macaulay from Catharine S. Macaulay dated February 7, 1786. Pertains to her mother's finances and publications. Expresses concern about her finances under the care of Mr. Rudd. Folloing the end of the letter written...
GLC01795.021
17 October 1796
Gregorie, Catherine S. (fl. 1784-)
to William Graham
One letter addressed to William Graham from Catharine S. Gregoire dated October 17. 1796. Pertains to her grief for her husband's death and contemplating their marriage.
GLC01795.047
19 August 1797
Gregorie, Catherine S. Macauley (fl. 1784-)
to Cousin
One letter addressed to Mrs. Fraser from Catharine S. Gregoire dated August 19, 1797. Advises her cousin on boarding schools for her children.
GLC01795.078
circa 1780
Barres, Joseph Frederick Wallet des (1722-1824)
A sketch of the operations before Charlestown, the capital of South Carolina
Large engraved map showing military operations, fortifications and outlying plantations, together with shallows and swamps. Shows positions of the various army units and notes that the Americans surrendered the city on 12 May 1780. Imprint from...
GLC01859
15 March 1868
Unknown
[Napolean I, carte de visite]
White mount. Pencil inscription on verso: "March 15, 1868." Vignette bust portrait of Napoleon. Photo from engraving.
GLC00919.24.18
18 March 1889
Powell, George May (1835-1905)
to Samuel D. Risley
He compares Florida to Egypt, and then turns to a discussion of Africa. This letter is handwritten on the back of printed letters, 1886/2/16, Philadelphia, B.C. Tillinghast, Asaph Terry, C.R. Blackall, and Francis J. Rue to George May Powell, re...
GLC00687.108
no date
Mullin, William
to Alex Whildin & others
He preaches to his congregation often about the Sabbath but is afraid that the present state of the world is not promising for Sunday worship.
GLC00687.113
20 February 1896
International Arbitration Council
International Arbitration Memorial
The undersigned men, under the direction of George May Powell, support an international arbitration first between the U.S. and Britain, and later with other nations. The memorial is directed toward the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee
GLC00687.146
18 June 1899
Gilbert, Mary L.
to Mrs. George May Powell
She has invited her to participate in a conference of the "Newfield Y's." She hopes that Mrs. Powell's paper, originally intended to discuss the Peace question, will not interfere with another paper on peace.
GLC00687.147
19 October 1899
Cameron, William A. B.
to George May Powell
He reports news of the Boer War and the intentions of the English, with reference to violent events. He seeks international assistance from various courts.
GLC00687.148
18 June 1905
Sunderlin, Kate
She refers to the recent secession of Norway, and its impact on Russia, as well as a possible alliance between London and Germany. She is concerned about the Swedish government's recognition of Norway. She believes arbitration to be the only...
GLC00687.149
Arbitration Council
[Arbitration Council flyer]
A brief report of the Committee of Arbitration averting strikes and lockouts is included, with reference to the Chicago Board of Trade, the Permanent International Peace Court, the Peace Memorials on International and Industrial Peace at the 1904...
GLC00687.150
England & the Boers
He writes in response to another letter to the editor about the Boer War. He refers to Livingston and the varying opinions of clergy on slavery, and the actions of British missionaries in South Africa. He encourages careful study of the history of...
GLC00687.151
to U. S. Senate
Because the U.S. has improperly secured vast and valuable territory from Mexico without fair equivalence, this memorial requests that Congress establish a "Commission of Inquiry in Equity."
GLC00687.152
[Petition]
The undersigned men express sympathy for Boer independence before the Senators and Representatives of the United States Congress.
GLC00687.154
12 May 1886
to Joseph T. Edwards and others
He writes about waste in America and its worth in Europe. He calculates the amounts of waste.
GLC00687.164
Profit Sharing
Profit sharing will help solve the labor question. He uses examples of Irish workers, the Paris and Orleans railroad, the LeClaire experiment, and others. Successful profit sharing must be based on fraternal love. He refers to Sabbath observance and...
GLC00687.198
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