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1859/12/16
Liberator. [Vol. 29, no. 50 (December 16, 1859)]
Whole no. 1511. It includes "Brown's letter to his wife.", the burial of John Brown; South Carolina's secession movement and the dissolution of the Union.
GLC07287
1851/11/06
Buchanan, James, 1791-1868
To: James M.H. Beale.
Forney, a pro-slavery candidate, was "in favor of the maintenance and faithful execution of the fugitive slave laws...and of the suppression of all further agitation of the slavery question."
GLC07927
1833/08/28
Jackson, Andrew, 1767-1845
to Tilghman Ashurst Howard
Constitution, slavery, banking, methods of electing the President: "If I can...only succeed in banishing...corrupting influences...on the Constitution and [attempts] to make the government an engine of oppression to the people instead of the agent...
GLC07931
1843/05/08
Story, Joseph, 1779-1845
To: John McDonogh.
Discusses "the rights of master and the interests of the slave" in reference to the idea of African colonization.
GLC07932
1836/04/04
Adams, John Quincy, 1767-1848
to Solomon Lincoln Esq.
Pontificating on the history and intentions of the Pilgrims and the Founding Fathers, and on the important principles to be learned from America's collective history. Also giving his views on freedom of religion and freedom of speech and the limits...
GLC07868
[1860/05/14-18]
Keyes, John S., fl. 1860
Daily journal of Massachusetts delegation to Republican National Convention
GLC07863.01
1860/05/16
Vorhees, N.W., fl. 1860
[Resolution of New Jersey Delegation]
One manuscript page (in the hand of N. W. Voorhees, Secretary) in which the New Jersey Delegation responds to the Massachusetts Delegation's communication with a resolution of their own, instructing and informing the Delegates from Massachusetts that...
GLC07863.02
1860/05/21
[Draft of a resolution of thanks]
A communication from the Headquarters of the Massachusetts Delegation to the Republican Convention, Chicago (from the Secretary of that Delegation) thanking Governor Randall of Wisconsin "for the kind and liberal invitation to us to an execution over...
GLC07863.03
1829/04/14
Madison, James, 1751-1836
to B[enjamin] Romaine, Esq.
Expressing his views on impending Constitutional reforms. In part: "On the subject that of Constitutional Reforms....it will be well for the States who are latest in performing the task, not to lose sight of the advantage which that circumstance...
GLC07873
1829/05/18
Mitchell, Samuel L., fl. 1829
to Benjamin Romaine, Esq.
Regarding friction in the early 19th century America and the rise of various secession movements. In part: "That a few mad or unfortunate persons of the old federal party might have thought of dissolving the confederacy, is despicable enough; but I...
GLC07875
1860/10/30
Scott, Winfield, 1786-1866
to [John B. Floyd]
Comments on an untitled essay he wrote which dealt with the topics of succession and the tensions between the Northern and Southern states. In part: "Gen. Scott is all solicitude for the safety of the Union. He is, however, not without hope that...
GLC07876.01
1860/10/29
Views suggested by the imminent danger of a disruption of the Union by...
GLC07876.02
6 February 1843
Lee, Robert E., 1807-1870
to John MacKay
Comments on MacKay's improving health and gives additional advice. Discusses congressional appropriations, reductions in budgets and appointments, and politics in Washington, D.C. at length. Mentions that the Oregon Bill, which expansionist...
GLC07755
1845/09/27
Polk, James K. (James Knox), 1795-1849
Authority to affix the seal attesting to Alabama Act
GLC07761
1837/12/30
Van Buren, Martin, 1782-1862
Pardon of Mary Scott, convicted of stealing
GLC07766
1860/02/17
Douglass, Frederick, 1818-1895
Frederick Douglass's paper. [Vol. 13, no. 9 (February 17, 1860)]
GLC07763
1846/07/23
Duncan, James, fl. 1846-1847
to Isaac Faurot re: army's movement on Monter[r]ey
GLC07768.01
1847/12/08
to Isaac Faurot re: struggle in Mexico
GLC07768.02
1860 ca.
Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865
1860 Pro-Lincoln campaign ribbon, based on Brady portrait
GLC07769.01
Douglas, Stephen Arnold, 1813-1861
1860 Pro-Douglas campaign ribbon, based on Brady portrait
GLC07769.02
Bell, John, 1797-1869
1860 Pro-Bell campaign ribbon, based on Brady portrait
GLC07769.03
Breckinridge, John C. (John Cabell), 1821-1875
1860 Pro-Breckinridge campaign ribbon, based on Brady portrait
GLC07769.04
1859/12/06
Realf, Richard, fl. 1859
to Judge Duval
Offering a confession for his participation in the Canada Convention of 1858 and presenting himself for punishment in response to his actions. Also elaborating on the reasons for his participation.
In part: "Sir: I have the honor to announce to...
GLC07886
circa May-June 1856
Burns, Anthony, fl. 1854
["The man is not bought!"]
Printed broadside protesting slavery. The text reads, in part: "The Man is Not Bought!....The kidnapper agreed, both publicly and in writing, to sell him for $1200. The sum was raised by eminent Boston citizens and offered him. He then claimed...
GLC07887
1854/08/19
Pierce, Franklin, 1804-1869
Authority to affix the seal to treaty with Miami Indians of Indiana
GLC07807
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