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1837 ca.
Skello, J.M., fl. 1837
Tally of Indians moving from Little Rock to Fort Towson
Covers the period of May 4th through July 16th, with separate total for teamsters rations.
GLC06741.07
1837/07/01-1838/01/13
Vanderslice, D., fl. 1837-1838
Account of Vanderslice's expenditures during Chickasaw emigration
Vanderslice was Assisant Superintendent and Conductor in the emigration of the Chickasaw Indians.
GLC06741.08
1838/02/20
Certification re: delivery of 175 Chickasaw Indians and their belongings
Delivered via the ship "Itasca."
GLC06741.09
1861-1865
Confederate imprints: mostly handbills and pamphlets, mostly Confederate laws [decimalized]
GLC06745
1782/12/24
Hancock, John, 1737-1793
Promissory note to Ms. Margaret Tidmarsh for 300 pounds
GLC06746.04
1775-1776
Aitken, Robert, 1735-1802
The Pennsylvania magazine, or, American monthly museum.
Nearly complete run, edited in part by Thomas Paine. Total of 13 issues from January to December 1775 (12 issues plus one supplement), January 1776, February 1776 (incomplete with facsimile cover) and March 1776. Two additional issues for April...
GLC06466
10 March 1828
Adams, John Quincy, 1767-1848
[Patent for George M. Selden's improvement in the tide pump basin or reservoir]
Signed by Adams as President. Countersigned by Henry Clay as Secretary of State and William Wirt as Attorney General. Selden's written description of his improvement is signed by Thomas Addis Emmet and Dudley Selden as witnesses. Contains a...
GLC06467
6 December 1864
Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865
Message of the President of the United States and Accompanying Documents ...
Title continues, " ... to the Two Houses of Congress, at the Commencement of the Second Session of the Thirty-Eight Congress. Part I." Lincoln's State of the Union Address, marked Executive Document No. 1. Printed by the Government Printing Office...
GLC06472
1877/01/13
Baker, David, fl. 1877
to Peter Cooper
Partially printed letter from the Division of Loans, with Treasury Department letterhead. Acknowledges the recipient's desire to redeem $100,000 worth of bonds.
GLC06473.06
1877/01/16
United States. Department of the Treasury
[Transmittal of a check in the amount of $101,084.93]
Printed document from the Treasury of the United States with "Coin Transfer Check" enclosed. Worth $100,000 plus $1,084.93 in interest, for the redemption of bonds. Contains a printed signature from A. U. Wyman, Treasurer of the United States.
GLC06473.07
2 June 1863
Otto, William T., 1816-1905
[Patent for Lewis Tees' improvement in iron-clad vessels]
Signed by Otto as Acting Secretary of the Interior. Countersigned by David P. Holloway as Commissioner of Patents. Tees' written description of his improvement is signed by John Clouds and J. R. Deacon as witnesses. Includes a one-page diagram of...
GLC06476
28 June 1865
Meade, George Gordon, 1815-1872
to Leander H. Riddle
Praises a fallen comrade and expresses the need for "care and protection of the widows and orphans of those who have offered up their lives in saving the nation." Comments on the death of General Thomas A. Smythe and Brigadier General Thomas....
GLC06460
14 February 1848
Roe, P.J., fl. 1848
to Sarah Whiteman
Reports the death of four soldiers from the measles. Has recently left Mexico City and is camping out in tents, which he likes much better than being in the city as the men are much healthier. Reports the news of peace, the Treaty of Guadalupe...
GLC06469
4 September 1859
Thompson, Dauphin Adolphus, 1838-1859
to his brother and sister
Discusses preparations for the raid on Harper's Ferry. Never mentions a raid, or any specific plans, but states "we have not got ready to begin operations yet." Also does not reveal his location, saying he is writing from "parts unknown."...
GLC06471
circa 1860-1865
Cooper, Peter, 1791-1883
[Draft of speech introducing Lincoln]
Reads in part, "God has made our future peace depend on virtue -- and our national health on wise and temperate use of the blessings entrusted to our care." On page four he begins to introduce Lincoln but does not finish. With cross-outs and...
GLC06474
March 1783-September 1783
[George Weedon incoming correspondence] [Decimalized .01- .06]
Collection of six letters, mostly written from Philadelphia, from the personal papers of George Weedon. Four of the letters have address leaves, with three of them franked by John F. Meuse.
GLC06491
21 December 1782
Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786
to George Weedon
Written by Major General Greene as commander of the Southern Department to Brigadier General Weedon. A friendly, and at times humorous, letter addressed to Weedon as "My good old friend." Also has a note from Greene's wife Catherine after his...
GLC06496
13 February 1782
Jenifer, Daniel of St. Thomas, 1723-1790
to William Smallwood
Discusses the supply of iron, a congressional resolution rearranging the hospital department, the pregnancies of unmarried Roman Catholic women, and an act of the assembly regarding fornication.
GLC06503
1805/12/15
Plumer, William, 1759-1850
to John Langdon re: Spain & Louisiana purchase, Jefferson's administration
Jefferson administration's handling of commerce and maritime matters. Problems that have arisen with Spain over Louisiana purchase: "The Spanish nation is weak and feeble... much to fear from the potent arm of Bonaparte."
GLC06543
1805/12/17
Thompson, Thomas W., 1766-1821
to John Langdon re: Louisiana purchase, Jefferson
Also negotiations between France and England.
GLC06544
29 December 1806
to John Langdon
Written by New Hampshire Congressman Thompson to Langdon as Governor of New Hampshire. Says nothing of interest has occurred since the suspension of the non-importation law. Claims domestic issues take up most of their time. Has hope that...
GLC06545
25 August 1863
[Lincoln endorsement on Edwin M. Stanton letter to Lincoln]
Stanton asks Lincoln to provide a citation to an Act of Congress that excluded improper applicants from seats in House of Representatives which Lincoln has mentioned to him previously. Lincoln's note on the verso gives the citation for the act and...
GLC06553
23 February 1865
Benfield, Marcus, fl. 1865
to Sarah Ogden
Writes his appreciation of how Ogden has "faithfully ministered to the wants of the sick and wounded." Sends news concerning past patients from the "Broad and Cherry [Streets Hospital]" in Philadelphia. He is still at the "Pencote Battery," enjoying...
GLC06559.002
1783 ca.
Washington, George, 1732-1799
His excellency General Washington's last legacy
A printing in four columns containing Washington's "Circular letter" from Newburgh regarding his resignation as commander-in-chief and discusses the establishment of a stronger government for the United States. Washington wanted a stronger Congress...
GLC06561
January 1789- June 1789
Carey, Mathew, 1760-1839
The American Museum: or repository of ancient and modern fugitive pieces, &c. prose and poetical. [Vol. 5 (January 1789-June 1789)].
Includes six monthly issues. Contains a congratulatory note from Pennsylvania's Executive Council to President George Washington (with Washington's reply following, page 329). Includes a description of Washington's 21 April 1789 arrival to the...
GLC06566
29 December 1837
Johnson, Richard M., 1780-1850
to Jonathan Roberts
Written as Vice President under Martin Van Buren. Mentions Henry Clay and states that Roberts can discern his feelings toward Clay from their relations. But remarks that he has never broken ties with distinguished men just because of politics....
GLC06575
29 October 1816
Crawford, William Harris, 1772-1834
to Alexander J. Dallas
Seeks clarification on negotiations with Spain concerning duties and the tonnage act.
GLC06576
1800/12/23
Shurburne, John, fl. 1800
to John Langdon re: gloating over Republican victory in election of 1800
GLC06534
1800/12/29
Sullivan, James, 1744-1808
to John Langdon re: election of 1800, support of Jefferson, Adams temper
Also, the need "to maintain our Republic upon the glorious principles of the Constitution."
GLC06535
15 April 1805
Stickney, B. F., fl. 1805
Refers to a constitutional amendment and states that Mr. Crownershield said it was not well managed in New Hampshire. Remarks on American jurisprudence and the problem of relying on British precedents to decide cases, " ... ransacking the huge...
GLC06536
1788/05/12
[Extract of a letter of support for the Constitution from a Virginian to a friend in Portsmouth, New Hampshire]
Recognizes that human political institutions are not perfect, and describes the proposed Constitution as "the result of mutual concession and accommodation" that does not "come fully up to the views of any one." He praises the Constitution as...
GLC06537
1795/08/13
Taylor, John, fl. 1744-1811
to John Langdon re: wheat; Jay's treaty
"If the monarchists or aristocrats oust the republicans... the whole power of the government revolves upon 20 senators and a president." Docketed on address leaf.
GLC06540
7 April 1794
Edwards, John, 1748-1837
Edwards, a United States Senator from Kentucky covers issues pertaining to Kentucky politics with Langdon, a Senator from New Hampshire. Discusses establishing posts on the wilderness road, navigation of an unspecified river (possibly the...
GLC06541
1781/12/24
Pickering, John, 1737-1805
to John Langdon re: Habeas Corpus, constitutional issues
"The Confederation dearly points out the right of deciding all controversies concerning the boundaries of any state... the present case shows the necessity and utility of such powers being vested in the United States and not in any one separate state...
GLC06542
6 July 1789
Langdon, Woodbury, fl. 1738-1805
Writes to his younger brother and mentions the payment of some personal accounts. Discusses a bill relative to the judicial courts and states that he sees many faults in it. Disagrees with the idea of annexing the Province of Maine to New Hampshire...
GLC06546
1794/11/14
Martin, Thomas, fl. 1794-1800
to Col. Langdon re: power of Courts, ambiguity of law
Discussing a "cursed Lusanna cause" of New Hampshire for which the Supreme Court has been requested to issue a Writ of Error. He complains: "[B]oth the [Supreme] Court & Bar could not put a just Construction of the Law, they acknowledged it to be...
GLC06548
1812/09/08
Peabody, Nathaniel, 1741-1823
In florid prose, Peabody appeals to Langdon's patriotism in order to enlist his support for the War of 1812."Our enemies are in our bosom." Recalls their service in the revolutionary war and seeks Langdon's attendance at an assembly to organize...
GLC06549
1838
Grimke, Sarah M., fl. 1838
Letters on the equality of the sexes and the condition of woman.
Title continues: "addressed to Mary S. Parker, president of the Boston Female Anti-slavery Society." First women's rights pamphlet published in United States. Examines the present state of inequality of women, its causes and possible solutions....
GLC06552
1850-1876
Ogden, Sarah Perot, 1831-?
[Collection of Sarah Perot Ogden] [decimalized]
Collection includes 153 letters and envelopes, a photograph album with 27 cartes-de-visite, three objects, ephemera, one book, and one marriage certificate.
The first section includes 137 letters, 84 accompanying envelopes, and 10 unaccompanied...
GLC06559
circa 1861-1865
Anderson, William, fl. 1861-1865
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
3 September 1864
Benham, Tower S., fl. 1841-1865
States he was recently in two major battles where his company suffered several casualties. Expresses his opinions on the 1864 election. Notes he hopes that Fremont will not run, because he fears that if he does, General George McClellan will be...
GLC06559.004
1850-1865
Photograph album, with cartes de visite [word processed inventory available]
The album contains 27 photographs of the military patients and staff of the U. S. Hospital in Philadelphia. Includes 20 identified patients (one of whom is John Walker, a 13 year old drummer boy), 4 male nurses and stewards. All of the patients are...
GLC06559.154
1 December 1853
Quaker marriage certificate for Edward H. Ogden and Sarah M. Perot
Large vellum marriage certificate signed by the bride and groom as well as members of the meeting.
GLC06559.160
1788/01/27
Madison, James, 1751-1836
to Mrs. Trist re: draft of letter opposing Constitution, political news
Also mentions the election of Cyrus Griffen as president of Congress and Thomas Jefferson's opinion of the Marchioness. (Losses on page 1 affecting text.)
GLC06560
12 December 1832
Hayne, Robert Y., 1791-1839
to [Stephen Decatur Miller]
Informs that he has been elected governor of South Carolina (on December 10, just two days prior), and that nullification will proceed, despite the protests of Unionists in Charleston. Instructs that he should be kept informed as to the course of...
GLC06562
22 November 1776
Lansing, John, 1754-1829
to Philip Schuyler
Written by Lansing as secretary to Major General Schuyler. Written to Schuyler, who was commander of the Northern Department. Copied extract from the resolves of Congress. Says situation is such that recruiting officers are to enlist men for three...
GLC06568
1 January 1918 - 29 April 1919
Osborn, Ella Jane, 1881-1966
[Diary of World War I army nurse Ella Jane Osborn] [word processed inventory available]
Ella Jane Osborn, originally from Wainscott, Long Island, New York, departed as an Army Nurse in January of 1918 and spent the majority of her assignment stationed near Toul and Nancy, in the Lorraine region of northeastern France, near the German...
GLC06570.01
1824/10/24
Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826
to Joseph Coolidge re: his marriage to Jefferson's granddaughter, Ellen
Two full pages. Jefferson expresses his warm thoughts on Coolidge's intentions to marry his granddaughter. Also discusses Jefferson's health, finances, the upcoming visit of Lafayette, the University of Virginia and Monticello. Written in...
GLC06571
1849-1850
Sarah, fl. 1849-1850
[Collection of six letters from Sarah to her husband Everett] [Decimalized]
Sarah writes to her friend and eventual husband Everett.
GLC06573
1870
United States. Army. Corps of Engineers.
Organization of the bridge equipage of the United States Army, with directions for the construction of military bridges.
Signed by George W. Goethals, the engineer of the Panama Canal and dated December 1881. Printed by the Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C. Contains six folding illustrations. With bookplate of Goethals on inside cover.
GLC06254
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