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10 October 1850
Chase, Salmon P. (Salmon Portland) (1808-1873)
"I do not believe in a democracy which claims that its graciousness is measured by its indifference to human rights." As Senator.
GLC08335
4 March 1829
Jackson, Andrew (1767-1845)
First printing of first inaugural address.
GLC08354
14 November 1836
Johnson, Andrew (1808-1875)
[Gubernatorial Proclamation]
"An Act to prescribe the mode of choosing electors to vote for President and Vice President of the United States." Signed three times.
GLC08393
21 December 1860
Greeley & McElrath (1841-1866)
New York semi-weekly tribune. [Vol.19, no. 1625 (December 21, 1860)]
Articles beginning on page four detail the proceedings of the South Carolina secession convention and the adoption of the ordinance of secession. Also prints the results of secession votes in other states like Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, etc....
GLC08429.08
9 November 1860
New York semi-weekly tribune. [Vol. 16, no. 1613 (November 9, 1860)]
Front page article announces that South Carolina will call a secession convention. Also contains news on the results of the election of 1860 listed by state. On page two there is a reprinted letter sent to Frederick Douglass by a white man stating...
GLC08429.09
7 November 1860
Hawley, Joseph Rosewell (1826-1905)
Hartford Evening Press. [Vol. 5, no. 265 (November 7, 1860)]
Eagle banner print of Lincoln's victory in the 1860 election. "Let the eagle scream!" Gives election results by state. Also contains public postings and advertisements.
GLC08429.23
10 September 1831
Ives, William B. (fl. 1800-1831)
Salem observer. [Vol. 9, no. 37 (September 10, 1831)]
Includes a brief description of the aftermath of Nat Turner's Rebellion: "...the insurgents are all taken and killed, except Nat Turner, the leader, after whom there is a warm pursuit... the troops will be discharged shortly... the number of...
GLC08430.01
circa 1856
Bingham, George Caleb (1811-1879)
Stump Speaking
Civil War print of a man addressing a crowd. A note at the bottom indicates it was "Engraved by Goupil & Company after a painting by George Caleb Bingham." Another notes that it was "Reproduced at the Lakeside Press by Donnelly Sheet Fed Gravure."
GLC08442.11
1841/03/04 ca.
S. F. J. (Orator)
[Biographical oration on President William Henry Harrison, for election?]
Post-election day eulogy, delivered on the day of WHH's inauguration (?), per p.1. Signed with initials at end "S.F.J."
GLC08445.08
1852
South Carolina
Journal of the State Convention of South Carolina
"Urgent need of... if action is to be averted that would work ruinous injuries to the Indian."
GLC07715
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
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
1825/08/02
Webster, Daniel
to John F. Parrott re: papers given in Senate on Colombian Slave trade treaty
GLC07792
1836/12/22
Houston, Sam (1793-1863)
Rep. of Texas passport to the U.S. issued to Robert A. Irion
GLC07804
1821/08/02
Madison, James (1751-1836)
to John Q. Adams re: thanks for Fourth of July oration
GLC07806
1824/03/23
to Thomas Cooper re: free trade, danger of oppression in government
GLC07843
[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.
[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
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
1859/11/25
Wise, Henry A. (Henry Alexander) (1806-1876)
to James Buchanan re: conspiracy to free John Brown
Copy of letter sent and signed by Henry A. Wise to President Buchannan regarding the plot to free John Brown from his cell in Charlestown, Virginia. Wise explicitly states that he has amassed over one thousand men at arms (militia) and is prepared...
GLC07897
1843/10/14
Taylor, Zachary (1784-1850)
To: Robert C. Wood.
Criticism of abolitionists and mention of a "fracas" involving Cherokees dissatisfied about the results of their election.
GLC07905
1847/05/16
To: Robert Wood
Taylor suggests that if he were to be nominated for the United States Presidency he would have to decline until after the Mexican War was over, and that it would have to be for the good of a nation and not that of a party. Taylor states that "There...
GLC07906
1829/07/02
To: Amos Kendall.
Jackson states that as long as one looks to the land as their guide and keeps justice the "end in sight," they shall maintain the support of the people.
GLC07914
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
28 August 1833
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
1828/01/18
Harrison, William Henry (1773-1841)
To: J[ames] Heaton, Esq.
William Henry Harrison's desire for the Vice Presidential nomination in the upcoming election.
GLC07941
1828/05/03
To: E. Kemper.
Separation of church and state.
GLC07958
1840/08/07
Adams, John Quincy (1767-1848)
To: Augustus E. Silliman.
Regarding threats to the government, including slavery: "The dangers to the duration of our Government are all within control of the people. We have nothing to fear from without upcoming elections, which magnify differences."
GLC07960
3 October 1857
Stevens, Aaron D. (1831-1860)
to his brother Henry
Discusses the upcoming election in Kansas, i.e. the second election over the Lecompton Constitution, the likelihood of free state supporters' defeat, and the influx of border ruffians from Missouri. Was against going into the election. Foresees that...
GLC07231.07
1837-1883
Twining, Alexander Catlin (1801-1884)
Archive of Alexander Twining, including inventions, writings and patents [Decimalized .01- .07]
Twining was an astronomer, and invented an ice-making apparatus. The archive includes: supplement to patent application, bound handwritten scientific journal, essay, various letters and diagrams.
GLC07242
10 November 1869
Main, Thomas (fl. 1869)
to Professor Alexander Catlin Twining
A letter written by Thomas Main to Professor Alexander Catlin Twining. Main found a series of designs Twining had drawn for an ice machine and was notifying Twining that they were in his possession.
GLC07242.05
1842/04/14
King, Samuel Ward (1786-1851)
By his Excellency. Samuel Ward King
Regarding Tyler's response to King about how the Government will deal with armed insurrections. (Damaged, affecting text at top and bottom.)
GLC07246.01
1842/06/29
Proclamation by His Excellency Samuel Ward King [Dorr as fugitive]
Offering $1,000 reward for the "delivery of the fugitive traitor Thomas Wilson Dorr"
GLC07249.01
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
1860
Abraham Lincoln Republican candidate for President [medal]
Brass medal: "Abraham Lincoln Republican candidate for President / The great rail splitter of the west must & shall be our next President."
GLC07260
1834/07/29
to Leverett Saltonstall re: "the Constitutional check of the Senate"
"It is...in the Senate alone, that the friends of our Union, and of its Free Republican Institutions, can find a solid foundation for the cheering hope that they will be preserved and redeemed...the Constitutional check of the Senate, fearlessly and...
GLC07279
9 July 1826
Monroe, James (1758-1831)
to unknown
Monroe attempts to gather support for his claims for reimbursement of compensation owed for serving as United States Minister to Great Britain between 1803 and 1807, as well as performing other diplomatic duties in France. He encloses a pamphlet with...
GLC07351
Laws of the Cherokee Nation...
GLC07383
1860/10/04
Ross, John
Message of the Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation to the National Council
Delivered October 4, 1860. Uncut.
GLC07384.04
1825/08
Contemporary copy of Treaty of Prairie Du Chien (WI) [Schoolcraft copy]
Copy of Henry R. Schoolcraft, the 19th century scholar and ethnologist of Native Americans. Tied with green ribbon
GLC07391
1854-6[?]
A Grand Slave Hunt or Trial of Speed for the Presidency... [cartoon]
Lithograph cartoon. Rest of title: "...between the celebrated Nags Black Dan [Webster], Lewis Cass and [Robert Y.] Hayne." Lithograph cartoon depicting the U.S. Capitol in background and Millard Fillmore carrying a copy of Fugitive Slave Bill.
GLC07432
1842
Channing, William Ellery (1780-1842)
Duty of the Free States, or remarks suggested by the case of the Creole
GLC07435
1830/05/17
to James Hillhouse re: amendments to Constitution
Madison writes a detailed critique of amendments proposed by Senator Hillhouse of Connecticut. Hillhouse, a former Federalist, proposed the amendments first in 1808 and published them in 1830. He proposed eliminating the Electoral College and...
GLC07523
1820 ca.
Journal of Choctaw Treaty of Doak's Stand with Jackson's accounts of treaty
Signed twice.
GLC07562.02
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