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1808/07/25
Address of the State Committee of Correspondence, to the citizens of PA
Pennsylvania Committee of Correspondence. William Duane, publisher. (Bound with: Selected pamplets, GLC 5945.)
GLC05945.07
1800
Hamilton, Alexander (1755-1804)
Observations on certain documents contained in... no. V & VI ... [speculation]
Complete title: "Observations on certain documents contained in No. V & VI of 'The History of the United States for the year 1796 ,' in which the charge of speculation against Alexander Hamilton, late Secretary of the Treasury, is fully refuted...
GLC05945.08
1798 ca.
Truth will out! [defending the Aurora from Tory charges]
Title continued: "The foul charges of the Tories against the editors of the Aurora repelled by positive proof and plain truth." William Duane, publisher. First edition. (Bound with: Selected pamplets, GLC 5945.)
GLC05945.09
1806/07
Lloyd, Thomas (fl. 1806-1807)
The Trials of William S. Smith and Samuel Ogden [Miranda expedition]
Title continued: "for misdemeanors, had in the Circuit Court of the United States... in July, 1806." Regarding the Miranda expedition to South America. Printed by and for I. Riley and Co. First edition.
GLC05946
1788
Minot, George Richards (1758-1802)
The History of the insurrection, in Massachusetts, in the year 1776, and the rebellion consequent thereon
First edition copy published by Isaiah Thomas. Gives a historical account of Shay's Rebellion. Late 19th century binding by P. V. Sanford.
GLC05949
1797
Acts passed at the first session of the fifth Congress of the United States
Bound together with "Acts passed at the Second Session of the Fifth Congress..." and "Acts passed at the third session of the fifth Congress." Printed by William Ross.
GLC05950
1796-1797
Journal of the Senate of the United States... first session
First session of Fourth Congress. Bound together with "Journal of the Senate of the United States... second session..." Printed by John Fenno. First edition.
GLC05951
8 June 1799
Jefferson, Thomas (1743-1826)
to Henry Remsen
Discusses the tobacco market and the high quality of tobacco grown at his estate. Reports that they should take advantage of the price of 11 cents per pound since it is so much lower than the Richmond price. States that he has sold his tobacco...
GLC05958
1789
Goddard, Mary Katherine (1738-1816)
[Materials related to Mary Katherine Goddard] [Decimalized .01-.04]
Collection of materials related to Mary Katherine Goddard dated 1789. Pertains to her dismissal as the Postmaster of Baltimore. Consists of four documents that stated the grounds of her dismissal and petition to have her reinstated and letters. These...
GLC09756
7 February 1801
Glen, Jacob
to Henry Glen
One letter addressed to Henry Glen from his uncle and former Loyalist, Jacob Glen, dated February 7, 1801. Pertains to the presidential election of 1800. Glen writes that Jefferson is likely to be elected.
Item contains adhesive.
GLC09758
13 November 1789
unknown, fl. 1789;
Extract of a letter from Baltimore to a Gentleman in Philadelphia
One unaddressed letter dated November 13, 1789. Pertains to the firing of Baltimore's Postmaster, Mary Katherine Goddard. The author describes Goddard's work ethic as superior and satisfactory to all in Baltimore. Also describes her successor...
GLC09756.01
23 December 1789
Goddard, Mary Katherine, 1738-1816;
to his excellency George Washington Esq. President of the United States
One letter addressed to George Washington from Mary Katherine Goddard dated December 23, 1789. Pertains to reinstating Mary Katherine Goddard as the Postmaster General in Baltimore. Claims that she had not committed misconduct in her position. and...
GLC09756.02
A schedule of the monies received in quarterly payments, at the Baltimore post-office
One copy of a schedule for monies addressed to George Washington dated December 23, 1789. Contains a list of quarterly payments made at the Baltimore Post Office between January 1776 to April 1781. This was included in her case of evidence to support...
GLC09756.03
12 November 1789
Various
to Samuel Osgood, Postmaster General of New York
One petition addressed to Samuel Osgood dated November 12, 1789. A statement details that the signers felt obligated to petition on behalf of Goddard to have her reinstated as postmaster. 235 prominent citizens of Baltimore signed the petition.
GLC09756.04
7 May 1807
Ritchie, William (fl. 1779-1815)
[Certificate of manumission signed by Frederick County clerk, William Ritchie]
One certificate from William Ritchie dated Frederick County Court, May 7, 1807 addressed to the State of Maryland. Grants freedom to a formerly enslaved woman Jenny Maynard. States that this was drafted by Henry Maynard who granted her manumission...
GLC09775
1814
Blood, T. (fl. 1814)
Engraving of William Wilberforce
One portrait engraving of William Wilberforce based on the painting by Russell R.A. dated 1814.
GLC09791.07
circa 1810
Unknown
Negroes just landed from a Slave Ship
One engraving entitled "Negroes just landed from a Slave Ship" dated circa 1810. Features a group of enslaved people on a beach with a ship in the background. The group is bracketed by two white men.
GLC09791.06
19 August 1807
Columbian Centinel [No. 2440 (August 19, 1807)]
One issue of the Columbian Centinel dated August 19, 1807. Contains public and shipping notices, as well as an article debating the political and economic results of a war at the present time.
GLC09791.23
9 May 1808
Wagner, Jacob (fl. 1808)
The North American and Mercantile Daily Advertiser [Vol. 1 No. 103 (May 9, 1808)]
One issue of The North American and Mercantile Daily Advertiser dated May 9, 1808. Contains many advertisements and notices of sale. Of particular note is a runaway slave ad for an enslaved person by the name of Joe Key. He is described as five feet...
GLC09791.24
17 December 1808
Portsmouth Oracle [Vol. 20 No. 11 (December 17, 1808)]
One issue of the Portsmouth Oracle dated December 17, 1808. Contains an article concerning an embargo on American goods being exported to other countries in order to protect American merchants. The newspaper also contains advertisements and public...
GLC09791.25
1 August 1787
Russell Benjamin (fl. 1787)
The Massachusetts Centinel [Vol. 7 No. 39. (August 1, 1787)]
One issue of The Massachusetts Centinel dated August 1, 1787. Feature the opinion of Hector St' John, a farmer, on slavery. There are also advertisements and articles including a poem entitled "Ode on the Anniversary of American Independence."
GLC09791.16
23 February 1796
Greenleaf's New-York Journal, Extra [Vol. 1 No. 15 (February 23, 1796)]
One issue of Greenleaf's New-York Journal, Extra dated February 23, 1796. Features an account of the minute of the legislature of New York for January 19, 1796 to January 28, 1796. Of particular note is mention of a bill on the gradual abolition of...
GLC09791.17
23 January 1788
Humphrey, H. (fl 1788-1800)
Wouski
One engraving entitled "Wouski" dated January 23, 1788. Features a man and a woman on a hammock in what looks like a ships hold. Below them is a coil of rope, a small barrel labeled Jamaica Rum, and a monogramed trunk. The woman is black and the man...
GLC09791.21
20 January 1807
Marchant, Willington & Co.
Charleston Courier [Vol. 5 No. 1,243 (January 20, 1807)]
One issue of Charleston Courier dated January 20, 1807. Consist mainly of shipping and public notices and lists of items for sale. Of particular interest is nine entries of ships selling enslaved people from the Congo, Mandingo, Angola, Windward...
GLC09791.22
25 June 1808
New York Weekly Museum [Vol. 20 No. 20 (June 25, 1808)]
One page from the New York Weekly Museum dated June 25, 1808. Features an article entitled "The Fate Of Fitz Charles" concerning a man named Henry Fitz Charles who was accused of killing his estranged father in self defense.There are also articles...
GLC09791.01
12 February 1800
The Man of Feeling in search of Indispensibles
One colored engraving entitled "The Man of Feeling in search of Indispensibles" dated February 12, 1800. Features a room full of women. One woman is etering the room via a door on the right of the image. A man kneels in the center inspecting dresses...
GLC09791.20
12 March 1796
Humphrey, H. (fl. 1788-1800)
Lady Godina's Rout; Or Peeping-Tom spying out Pope-Joan
One colored engraving titled "Lady Godina's Rout; Or Peeping-Tom spying out Pope-Joan" dated March 12 1796. Features a room full of men and women playing cards. One woman in the front of the image wears a low cut gown. A man leans over her shoulder...
GLC09791.19
15 December 1809
Daniell, William (fl. 1794)
Engraving of Granville Sharp
One engraving of Granville Sharp dated December 15, 1809. The engraving was published by William Daniell originally drawn by G. Dance. The portrait is a profile of Sharp.
GLC09791.11
31 August 1815
Thomas, E.S. (fl. 1815)
City Gazette and Commercial Daily Advertiser [Vol. 35 No. 11,381(August 31, 1815)]
One issue of the City Gazette and Commercial Daily Advertiser dated August 31, 1815. Contains many advertisements and public notices, of particular note are four runaway slave ads. The first ad is for an enslaved man named Tom who escaped from the...
GLC09791.26
1781-1864
The James Basker and Angela Vallot Family Archive
A collection of material related to abolition in the United States as well as in England. Contains engravings and newspapers.
GLC09791
1810
A Map of Africa, From the best Authorities
One map entitled A Map of Africa, From the best Authorities, dated 1810. Contains the entire continent of Africa, as well as a small portion of the Middle East. The island of Madagascar is also included. The map notes many coastal cities, as well as...
GLC09862.03
1 August 1814
Trimble, James (1755-1836)
Commisssion belonging to John L. Woolf
One commission belonging to John L. Woolf as Lietuenant Colonel of the 74th Regiment dated August 1, 1814. Item is signed by Deputy Secretary, James Trimble.
GLC09836.27
Commission belonging to John L. Woolf
One commission belonging to John L. Woolf as Major of the 2nd Battalion of the 74th Regiment dated August 1, 1814. Item is signed by Deputy Secretary James Trimble. (similar to GLC09836.27)
GLC09836.28
circa 1805
Peale, Rembrandt, 1778-1860
[Portrait of Thomas Jefferson]
One print of Thomas Jefferson from an original painting by Rembrandt Peale.
GLC08878.1188
1887
Johnson, T., fl. 1887
One print of Thomas Jefferson. Engraved by T. Johnson from an original painting by Gilbert Stuart.
GLC08878.1189
circa 1847
Pierson (engraver)
Monticello - The Home of Thomas Jefferson
One print of Monticello engraved by Pierson.
GLC08878.1190
circa 1788
Trumbull, John, 1756-1843
[Print of Thomas Jefferson]
One print of Thomas Jefferson originally painted by John Trumbull.
GLC08878.1196
unknown
One print of Thomas Jefferson by an unknown artist.
GLC08878.1197
circa 1801-1809
Thomas Jefferson
One print of President Thomas Jefferson by an unknown artist. Includes birth and death dates.
GLC08878.1200
circa 1809-1817
[Portrait of Dolley Madison]
One print of Dolley Madison by an unknown artist.
GLC08878.1234
circa 1779-1830
Blach, Vistus, 1799-1884
[Print of James Monroe]
One print of James Monroe engraved by Vistus Balch from an original painting by Gilbert Stuart.
GLC08878.1245
Bocquet, E., fl. 1806-1841
John Wilkes
One engraving of John Wilkes dated circa 1805 engraved by E. Bocquet.
GLC08878.1019
1795
Peale, Charles Wilson, 1741-1827
Martha Washington
One print of Martha Washington from an original portrait painted by Charles Willson Peale. Print is from the Independence National Historical Park.
GLC08878.1338
John Wilkes Esq.
One engraving of John Wilkes dated circa 1805 engraved by E. Bocquet. Engraving printed after an original painting by Robert Edge Pine.
GLC08878.1020
Stephenson (engraver), fl. 1805;
John Wilkes M.P.
One engraving of John Wilkes dated circa 1805 engraved by Stephenson. Engraving printed after an original painting by Robert Edge Pine after 1763.
GLC08878.1021
circa 1800
Buttre, John Chester, 1821-1893
Joseph C. Yates, Sixth Governor of New York
One print of Joseph C. Yates dated approximately 1800. Engraved by John Chester Buttre.
GLC08878.1052
1803
Sewell, J. (publisher)
Hon. Charles Yorke
One print of Charles Yorke dated 1803. Published by J. Sewell. Engraver's name is illegible.
GLC08878.1057
Fry, William Thomas, 1789-1843
Philip Yorke, Earl of Hardwicke
One print of Phillip Yorke dated 1789. Engraved by William Thomas Fry.
GLC08878.1058
circa 1791-1794
John Adams by Charles Wilson Peale
One print of John Adams from an original painting by Charles Wilson Peale. From the Independence National Historical Park Collection in Philadelphia.
GLC08878.1075
7 May 1801
McClanahan, Elijah (fl. 1801-1856)
to A. Lewes
One letter addressed to A. Lewes from Elijah McClanahan dated May 7, 1801.
GLC03135.10.001
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