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1843 ca.
To the electors of the western ... district [Wilkins Updike for Congress]
For the Western Congressional District supporting Wilkins Updike for Congress. Post-dates 1842, quotes text from Narragansett Citizen.
GLC07255.02
1845 ca.
Governor Dorr's extra [anti-Dorr illustrated broadside]
Satirical propaganda attacking Dorr for fleeing the "battle" of Acote's Hill, calls supporters "rabble" from New York, etc. (Losses affecting cartoon on left center.)
GLC07256
circa 1845
Whipple, John (fl. 1845)
Great political car ride and last load of patriots.
Full title, "Great political car ride and last load of patriots. Dorr, Jackson, Simmons, and Arnold! 'We stoop to Conquer' 'Better to reign in hell than serve in heaven'. Anti-Dorr broadside issued by John Whipple. "Law and Order" presentation...
GLC07257
1815 ca.
Battle of New Orleans broadside [in French and English]
Dual-language War of 1812 broadside detailing battle of 8 January 1815. Consists of illustration and key.
GLC07263
1774/07/19
Low, Isaac (1735-1791)
Proceedings of the Committee of Correspondence
New York's response to the Coercive Acts.
GLC07274
1769/12/18
A Citizen's Address to the Public re: support of Royal troops
Printed by John Holt, per manuscript note.
GLC07276
1862/05/27
Polk, Leonidas (1806-1864)
General Orders no. 33 re: fight for Second War of Independence
Broadside ordering punishment of deserter and urging his men to "fight for the Second War of American Independence." Thought to be unique. The printed "27" has been struck with red ink and corrected "26." Parish & Willingham 1120
GLC07288
1861/01/15
Mississippi ordinance of secession [lithographic facsimile]
Lithographic broadside printing of the manuscript ordinance issued by the Mississippi convention. Printed by J. Manrouvier & Co.. With manuscript label at bottom "Facsimile of the Ordinance of Secession of the State of Mississippi Presented by Mrs...
GLC07289
1861
Sanford, John
Address ... to the Texas Secession Convention on February 2, 1861
"United among ourselves, a world in arms cannot conquer on subjugate us." Sanford was a Georgia Commissioner, apparently in Texas. Texas decided to secede after a direct vote. Parish & Willingham 5836.
GLC07290
18 January 1861
Whitthorne, W.C.
Joint Resolution of the General Assembly of Tennessee [secession crisis]
Regarding resolutions recently adopted by the state of New York, concerning the tendering of men and money to the President of the United States. The broadside argues that they should not be used in coercing certain sovereign states of the south in...
GLC07291
1868/05/20
Brown, Joseph E. (Joseph Emerson) (1821-1894)
Speech given at the National Republican Convention
Speaking at the Republican National Convention of 1868 at Chicago. Brown, Civil War govenor of Georgia, focuses on the feeling in the South that he betrayed the rebel "cause" by joining the Republican party and advocating Reconstruction.
GLC07292
21 October 1814
Evans, Jonathan (fl. 1814)
To Our Fellow Citizens of the United States.
Quotes a Philadelphia newspaper article that characterizes opposition to War of 1812 discussed at a Quaker meeting as treason. The Quakers charge that the article is both false and a fabrication. They claim that political subjects are not discussed...
GLC07331
19 September 1861
Lane, James Henry (1814-1866)
Proclamation to the People of Western Missouri, Now Occupied by the Kansas Brigade
Proclamation signed in print by Brigadier General Lane, who was also a U.S. Senator from Kansas (1861-1866). Proclamation was written by T.J. Anderson, Lieutenant of Engineers and Acting Assistant Adjutant General. Proclamation written in response...
GLC07349
1861/04/15
Auburn Daily Democrat Extra re: Fort Sumter
Presidential Proclamation calling for 75,000 Militia to put down secession and reclaim "forts, places and property which have been seized from the Union."
GLC07408
[1864]
Mirror of Events 1861-62-63-64
Broadside includes narrative of Kilpatrick's cavalry expedition, 4th U.S. Colored Troops. Red ink printed on thin paper. Long broadsheet.
GLC07428
Speech of... delivered in the National Republican Convention at Chicago
Broadside endorsing Grand as candidate for Presidency.
GLC07433
1870 ca.
Farrow, Henry P. (fl. 1870)
The Injustice of Poll Taxes
GLC07434
24 February 1838
Unknown
The Emancipator---Extra. February 24th 1838, Anti-Slavery Convention
Broadside inviting "Citizens of Connecticut friendly to immediate emancipation of the slaves of our Country, to send delegates to a convention to be held at Hartford" for establishing a state society. The names of the signers are printed in columns.
GLC07437
Binney, Horace (1780-1875)
To the President of the United States....
Broadside with pledge of 67 Philadelphians to uphold the Union, one day after the fall of Fort Sumter.
GLC07439
1866
Wilson, Joseph S.
Reports of General Land Office, with Atlas
The report is printed in English, with four land promotion tracts in English, French, German and Swedish. Accompanied by an atlas containing 23 folding cloth color maps of each area. One of the maps is said to be the first to show Nevada with its...
GLC07453
1813/04
A Day of reckoning at hand [anti-War of 1812 election broadside]
New York State Anti-War of 1812 propaganda regarding election of officials against war.
GLC07551
1861/10/05
Buckland, R. P. (fl. 1861)
To Arms! Fellow Citizens of Northern Ohio.... [Union recuiting broadside]
Union recruiting broadside. "Kentucky appeals to us to come toher relief. Her cause is out cause!..." Alludes to the defense of Fort Stephenson by Kentuckians in 1813. Signed in type by Lt. Col. R. P. Buckland, recruiting for the 72d Ohio. Severely...
GLC07605
1874/06/27
Smith, Gerrit
Open Letter to Frederick Douglass re: treatment of black cadets at West Point
GLC07592
1780/12/12
Clinton, Henry, Sir (1738?-1795)
Proclamation [threatening rebellious New Yorkers]
Broadside threatening rebellious New Yorkers: "seduced from their Allegiance by...Ambitious and Factious Men."
GLC07462
1756/05/17
George II, King of Great Britain (1683-1760)
His Majesty's Declaration of War against the French King
Printed by Thomas Baskett.
GLC07475
1775/04/15
Hancock, John (1737-1793)
In Provincial Congress. [Massachusetts broadside re: day of fasting and prayer]
Broadside calling for a day of fasting and prayer. (Trimmed)
GLC07467
2 April 1778
Lowndes, Rawlins (fl. 1778)
Loyalty Oath to protect Independence of South Carolina
Cosigned by George Mason, Jason & Catherine West and others.
GLC07469
circa January 1863
Jones, Joseph
[Map of fortifications]
GLC02739.159
1683/09/07
Settlements along the Susquehanna River
The map marks various settlements of the Senecas, Onondagas, and Cayugas along the Susquehanna River, and the length of travel between them. The accompanying text explains that a detailed account of the river is necessary so that settlers may find...
GLC03107.01923
1697
Map of northern New York and part of Canada
GLC03107.02046
[1768/11]
Indian Boundary Line as Settled by Sr. William & them in Nov[ember[ 1768
GLC03107.02166
1702/01/21
Povey, John
Queen's Council on behalf of Nicholas Bayard and John Hutchins
Nicholas Bayard and John Hutchins were previously sentenced to death for the charges of treason and misdemeanor. At this session of the Queen's Council, the accused were granted impunity.
GLC03107.05295
1757/06/08
DeLancey, James (fl. 1757-1760)
Proclamation concerning riotous proceedings
The proclamation describes a recent incident in which the tenants on the Manor of Livingston rioted in protest of the Livingston's claim to the land. As a result, a number of the tenants were shot in defense of the Manor, and Governor DeLancey...
GLC03107.05298
1758
Bennett, R. (fl. 1758)
Map of Europe describing its empires, kingdoms, and republics
GLC03107.05299
1762/03/31
Colden, Cadwallader (1688-1776)
Proclamation against riotous proceedings
As a result of numerous attempts to dispossess Robert Livingston, Jr. of his rightfully-owned Manor, Governor Colden issued this proclamation to advise citizens to desist from further riotous proceedings, or face legal action.
GLC03107.05300
1766/06/20
Moore, Henry (fl. 1766)
Proclamation offering a reward for the apprehension of individuals accused of high treason
GLC03107.05301
1790/04/23
Livingston, John H., et al
Sale of the late Philip Livingston's estate at public auction
Thomas Jones, Alexander Hamilton, and Brockholst Livingston are listed with John H. Livingston as persons to contact about the auction.
GLC03107.05303
1815/04/17
Federal Republican members of the Legislature
Address to the people of the state of New York
The address states that the objects of the recent war with Great Britain have not been accomplished.
GLC03107.05305
no date
Federal nominations
Rufus King for Governor, plus nominations for Lt. Governor, Senator, Congress, and Assembly.
GLC03107.05307
Subscribers and merchants of New York
Petition to the Legislature of New York
The subscribers and merchants of New York ask the Legislature to reconsider a law requiring all Port Wardens to be the masters of vessels. They describe the rule as unconstitutional, and beyond the Legislature's power.
GLC03107.05310
1701/01/24
Nanfan, John (fl. 1688-1702)
Proclamation condemning disaffected citizens in contempt of his Majesties laws and government
The proclamation refers to the treason of Nicholas Bayard and John Hutchins.
GLC03107.05316
[n.d.]
Lincoln & Edmands
Book of maps
The maps include the world, Asia, Europe, Africa, North America, South America, and New England States.
GLC03107.05320
1780/06/16
Bowdoin, James (1726-1790)
State of Massachusetts in Convention [State Constitution]
GLC03116
McRae, A.T. (fl. 1861-1862)
Map of the Battle Ground of Greenbrier River
Wood and copper engraving of a battle in the Cheat Mountain Campaign, Robert E. Lee's first field command of the Civil War. This document is of Confederate origin and shows Camp Bartow, the Confederate position, in great detail, marking buildings...
GLC02875
circa 1864
Gilmer, Jeremy Francis (1818-1883)
Map of the vicinity of Petersburg
This document is a black and white, printed map depicting towns, rivers and creeks, rail lines, forested areas, and land segments divided by ownership surrounding Petersburg, Virginia. The map is extremely detailed, and includes names associated...
GLC02876
Map of the Vicinity of Richmond, and Part of the Pennisula
Rare lithographic Confederate map "from surveys made by order of Major General J.F. Gilmer Chief Engineer C.S.A.," the cartographer is unknown. Shows Richmond and its environs in great detail, including roads, rivers, railroads, and towns. Probably...
GLC02877
31 January 1865
Ridgely, C. S. (fl. 1865)
[Notice for the enlistment and impressment of slaves into military service]
Captain Ridgely informs slave owner G. N. Jones that the "Confederate Government has made requisition on this State for five hundred Slaves ... by the enrollment of free negroes and slaves in certain capacities, approved February 17, 1864. Your...
GLC02889
13 December 1832
Hayne, Robert Young (1791-1839)
Columbia Telescope--Extra, Thursday, December 13, 1832.
Prints the inaugural speech of South Carolina Governor Robert Y. Hayne. Proclaims the authority of states' rights during the Nullification crisis. " ... it is my fixed determination to assert and uphold the SOVEREIGN AUTHORITY OF THE STATE, and to...
GLC02890
9 April 1865
[Courant Extra! Glorious News! The End of the War]
Small newspaper broadside re-printing Grant's famous notice to Edwin Stanton, Secretary of War, about Lee's surrender at Appomattox. "Let the People Rejoice. Surrender of Lee and His Whole Army. Ring the Bells and Shout Loud Huzzas." With a...
GLC02916
1833/04/29
Ogden, Thomas L.
New Arkansas & Texas Land Co. grant to Sylvester Davis (cos. Jackson & Curtis)
Numbered 3895. Cosigned by Daniel Jackson and Edward Curtis. Streeter, Texas Rev. 1138.1.
GLC02933
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