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23 June 1864
Bennett, James Gordon, 1841-1918
New York Herald. [Whole no. 10,142 (June 23, 1864)]
War news. Sherman's operations in Georgia with map. News from Europe.
GLC08427.17
24 June 1864
New York Herald. [Whole no. 10,143 (June 24, 1864)]
War news. The latest from General Grant's forces near Petersburg, Va. News from Havana, arrival of the steamship Havana.
GLC08427.18
16 July 1864
New York Herald. [Whole no. 10,164 (July 16, 1864)]
War news. Sherman, arrival of the Union Army at the defences of Atlanta. Conflagration in Brooklyn, immense loss of property. News from Europe.
GLC08427.19
27 July 1864
New York Herald. [Whole no. 10,175 (July 27, 1864)]
War news. Sherman, additional details of the army movement in the Southwest. Reinforcement of the rebel invading army. News from Point Lookout.
GLC08427.20
28 July 1864
New York Herald. [Whole no. 10,176 (July 28, 1864)]
War news. Sherman, additional details of the successful expedition under General Rousseau. Reported death of General Hood. Hunter, the fighting in the Shenandoah Valley.
GLC08427.21
30 July 1864
New York Herald. [Whole no. 10,178 (July 30, 1864)]
War news. Grant, the fighting at Deep Bottom. Sherman, the Union lines steadily closing around Atlanta. News from New Orleans.
GLC08427.22
5 April 1855
Safford, E.H., fl. 1850
The Essex banner. [Vol. 21, no. 40 (April 5, 1855)]
Includes an extract of a speech by Henry A. Wise regarding the Know Nothing party.
GLC06143.24
12 December 1896
Turner, James H., fl. 1896
[Clipping of the article "boyhood days"]
Turner shares his memories of David P. Harmon's garden and other members of the community.
GLC06143.26
1877-1900
[Obituary of David P. Harmon]
Describes Harmon as a horticulturalist, farmer, and abolitionist. Mentions that Harmon withdrew from his religious associations due to the "complicity of the church... with the crime of slavery." Harmon was also a member of the Masonic fraternity....
GLC06143.27
1763-1783
[Newspaper clippings related to Jonathan Trumbull, Governor of Connecticut 1769-1784]
Includes three clippings containing biographical information. One clipping states "Sec. and Aid to Washington, Speaker Ho. of Reps., Senator, Gov. of Conn., called by Washington 'Brother Jonathan.' " Other clippings each measure 1.2 x 9.5 cm.
GLC02511.02
29 June 1863
The black hawk chronicle. [Vol. 1, no. 4 (June 29, 1863)]
News on the siege of Vicksburg from the Union Mississippi Squadron blockading the city. Article humorously attacks the Arkansas Democrat.
GLC06107.22.02
circa 1901
Beeby, Frank Leon, 1859-?
Ain't it strange
Contains a poem possibly printed within a Pennsylvania newspaper. Poem was contributed to the paper by Beeby, from Kennett Square, Pennsylvania. On verso, clipping includes a reference to Market Street. Previously contained within GLC06126.01.
GLC06126.02
9 April 1759
Gill, John, 1732-1785
The Boston gazette and country journal. [No. 210 (April 9 1759)]
Articles about a comet, news from London, shipping news, and public sales.
GLC01450.452.01
21 June 1759
Draper, John, 1702-1762
The Boston news-letter. [No. 3015 (June 21, 1759)]
Prints an act passed on the Governor of Massachusetts Bay concerning bankrupts and their creditors. Articles detail news from London, Philadelphia, New York, and the West Indies. Also includes information on arrivals and departures of privateer...
GLC01450.452.02
6 September 1759
The Boston news-letter. [No. 2036 (September 6, 1759)]
Prints a proclamation from the Governor of Massachusetts Bay. Articles detail news from London, New York, Philadelphia, and the St. Lawrence River, Quebec area. Also includes information on arrivals and departures of privateer ships, military...
GLC01450.452.03
21 November 1777
Powars & Willis (Boston, Mass.), 1776-1801
Independent chronicle and the universal advertiser. [Vol. X, no. 483 (November 21, 1777)]
Prints the transcript of part of a court case involving a Mr. Horne and Lord Mansfield. Includes a long poem, news from Philadelphia, Fishkill, New Haven, and Boston. Also includes public notices and information on the lottery.
GLC01450.452.04
6 March 1865
Raymond, Henry J. (Henry Jarvis), 1820-1869
The New York times. [Vol. XIV, no. 4195 (March 6, 1865)]
Prints news of Abraham Lincoln's inauguration ceremony and his inaugural address. Other main articles detail events of the Civil War, such as the capture of Confederate General Jubel Early's forces by Union General Philip Sheridan, the occupation of...
GLC08822.02
30 June 1810 - 4 July 1810
Everett, David, 1770-1813
Two issues of the Boston Patriot with Fourth of July content [Decimalized]
GLC08830
4 July 1810
Boston patriot. [Vol. 3, no. 36 (July 4, 1810)]
Contains a section of the celebration of the Fourth of July which quotes a letter from John Adams. Prints correspondence from President John Adams dated 25 August 1781 from Amsterdam. A letter from the Massachusetts governor to the state legislature...
GLC08830.02
June 1845
[Maine newspaper with full page announcement the pro-emancipation "State Liberty Convention" on 3-4 July 1845]
The masthead of the paper is torn off. Contains articles on slavery, religion, African colonization, and short blurbs on Mormons and possible declaration of war by Mexico. The Liberty Convention (for emancipation) announcement appears on p. 4, and...
GLC08442.08
1861-1865
[Twenty two newspaper clippings collected by Eleazer L. Sarsons]
Mostly printed photos and obituaries of New Hampshire Civil War Veterans. Some material related to ex-prisoners of war; Sarsons had been a POW and spent time at Andersonville. There is also an article on Thomas Carter, who had been awarded the...
GLC03953.12
12 October 1813
Woodworth, S., & Co., fl. 1813
The war. [Vol. II, no. 17 (October 12, 1813)]
Prints updates on War of 1812.
GLC03436.16
27 February 1875
Webster, E.A., 1849-?
The free citizen. [Vol. 1, no. 29 (February 27, 1875)]
Includes a fictional romance, articles on freedmen and southern culture, a message from a local grange hall, several reports of a scientific nature, and advertisements. Extremely fragile, and torn along several creases. "Richard Gadson" is written...
GLC05959.40.01
15 May 1875
The free citizen. [Vol. 1, no. 40 (May 15, 1875)]
Reports on the iron industry in the South, gambling as a vice among noble women in Great Britain, the effects of heat on the human body, and Catholicism among freedmen, among other topics. Includes advertisements and market reports. Fragile and...
GLC05959.40.02
21 August 1875
The free citizen. [Vol. 2, no. 2 (August 21, 1875)]
Reports on cotton, a wandering group of thieves and murderers, religion, and the transformation of iron ore to steel, among other topics. Also contains advertisements. Fragile and slightly torn along several creases.
GLC05959.40.03
circa 1863
[Newspaper clipping from Shakepeare's Hamlet]
Possibly transmitted with a letter (refer to GLC06298.03) from John A. Bogert to his parents Jacob C. and Mrs. Bogert, 7 June 1863.
GLC06298.03.01
21 March 1863
Sandoz, Joel H., fl. 1840-1864
The Opelousas courier. [Vol. 11, no. 16 (March 21, 1863)]
Raising of militias and militia rosters, editorials, ads, classifieds, soldiers letters, Ladies Hospital Association of Opelousas, etc. Gray, white, and red floral pattern.
GLC08009
January 25, 1862
Scientific American
Scientific American. [Vol. 6, no. 4 (January 25, 1862)]
GLC00005.02
1872/06/01
"Sovereigns. No. 10. General Ulysses S. Grant, President of the United States of America." [Vanity Fair]
"Sovereigns. No. 10. General Ulysses S. Grant, President of the United States of America." Article in Vanity Fair which provides a brief account of Grant's former occupations. With additional page featuring a color lithograph of Grant smoking a...
GLC04360.115
1915
8 News articles [decimalized: a-c]
Collateral: 81 News articles, mostly 1915-1925. The articles were written after Grant's death (bulk: early 20th century). Includes four articles about Susan B. Anthony centenary celebrations in 1920; two articles written by Grant's Granddaughter...
GLC04360.119
1 May 1862
100th Pennsylvania Regiment
The Camp Kettle. [Vol. 1, no. 11 (May 1, 1862)]
Articles on the Battle of Wilmington Island, promotions, camp life, and military business. States "The Camp Kettle is published every opportunity by the 100th Penn'a (Roundhead) Reg't, Col. Leasure, Commanding."
GLC09007
28 November 1885
Ford, S.T., fl. 1885
Interesting Biographical Sketch by Rev. S.T. Ford
Newspaper clipping of an obituary for John B. Stonehouse given by the Reverend S.T. Ford. Newspaper reprints words said at the funeral, "General, we shall be lonesome without you."
GLC00368.06.02
1782/08/24
Barber, Henry, fl. 1782
Newport Mercury
Some of the articles discuss the conflict between Great Britain and America.
GLC03107.05302
13 April 1861
New York times. [Vol. X, no. 2983 (April 13, 1861)]
The headline announces the firing on Fort Sumter by Confederate Troops, the beginning of the Civil War. Though the South had already seceded, physical confrontation did not begin until the fort was fired on. The paper reports in detail the events...
GLC04661.06
7 November 1789
Fenno, John, 1751-1798
Gazette of the United States. [No. 60 (November 7, 1789)]
Printed on page four is the act of Congress to establish the Judicial Courts of the United States (continued in the 2nd issue of the Gazette, see GLC08757.02). A letter of John Adams dated 16 October 1780 concerning troops in the Revolutionary War...
GLC08757.01
1861/03/23
Harper, Fletcher, 1806-1877
Harper's weekly. [Vol. 5 no. 221 (March 23, 1851)]
The front page of this issue is a drawing of the commanding officers at Fort Sumter, less than a month before an attack on the fort would begin the hostilities of the Civil War. The news focuses on the Union forts that have already been turned over...
GLC04661.05
6 August 1863
Harding, William W., 1830-1889
The Philadelphia Inquirer. [August 6, 1863]
Various news items about the Civil War, including an account of the bombardment of Fort Wagner.
GLC08516.05
11 November 1789
Gazette of the United States. [No. 61 (November 11, 1789)]
Printed on page four is the continuation of the act of Congress to establish the Judicial Courts of the United States (see GLC08757.01 for the first part). Other articles concern privateering, the national debt, and congressional salaries.
GLC08757.02
[Tribute to Capt. Boswell]
Clipping from unknown newspaper. Dated August 6, no year.
GLC02176.41
1860/01/07-1860/12/29
Harper's weekly. [Vol. 4, no. 158 (January 7, 1860) - no. 209 (December 29, 1860)] [bound]
Issue number 207 has been removed.
GLC01733.02
1733
Zenger, John P., 1697-1746
New-York weekly journal. [Vol. 932, no. 9 (December 31, 1733)]
Argues that reverence should be paid only to those who are worthy of it, regardless of rank and social status. States that men in high offices and with good titles (such as bishops or lords) should not be respected if their actions are unworthy...
GLC06108.01
1734
New-York weekly journal. [Vol. 932, no. 51 (October 21, 1734)]
Contains an account of a meeting at Court, in London, between King George II, Queen Caroline, and Tomo Chachi, Indian king of the Creek Nation. News from The Hague reports on a battle fought between the French and Italian under the commands of...
GLC06108.03
1735
New-York weekly journal. [Vol. 933, no. 88 (July 14, 1735)]
Published three weeks before Zenger's trial. Argues that resistance is necessary in order to preserve and protect man's natural right to equity and self-preservation. Warns against submission to corrupt powers and those who consider themselves...
GLC06108.04
October 1890
James Fenimore Cooper: A Letter Explaining Why He Petitioned to Have His Name Changed.
Newspaper article that details a letter written by Cooper that was found in which Cooper petitions to add Fenimore to his name. Prints Cooper's letter in full. Date added in pencil at a later time.
GLC05258.02
21 September 1907
Army and Navy Register Publishing Company, 1879-1948
Army and Navy Register [Vol. 42, no. 1449 (September 21, 1907)]
Most of this issue it taken up with an obituary of Rear Admiral John G. Walker titled "Death of Rear Admiral Walker." It includes a large photograph of Walker in his dress uniform with a very large mustache. Obit says his ashes will be buried in...
GLC03804.43
27 April 1853
Darbee, L. & Son, fl. 1853
Williamsburgh Daily Gazette [Vol. 18, no. 291, whole no. 1676 (April 27, 1853)]
Includes the conclusion of a preview of a work soon to be published called "The Narrative of Solomon Northrop, a Citizen of New York, Kidnapped and Sold into Slavery in Washington City, in 1844, and Rescued in 1853 from a cotton plantation, near the...
GLC06069.02
12 September 1850
Quincy, Edmund, 1808-1877
National Anti-Slavery Standard. [Vol. 11, no. 16, whole no. 536 (September 12, 1850)]
With previous owner's signature (John Russell) signed along right margin of first page. Contains the "Speech of Mr. Brooks on the Wilmot Proviso," articles on the slave trade in Washington, D.C. and the Texas Boundary Bill, and miscellaneous other...
GLC08875.31
27 September 1849
National Anti-Slavery Standard. [Vol. 10, no. 18, whole no. 486 (September 27, 1849)]
With previous owner's signature (John Russell) signed along right margin of first page. Includes an article on "The Southern Press," an advertisement for the fourteenth Pennsylvania Anti-Slavery Fair, and miscellaneous other reports. Edited by...
GLC08875.08
11 October 1849
National Anti-Slavery Standard. [Vol. 10, no. 20, whole no. 488 (October 11, 1849)]
With previous owner's signature (John Russell) signed along right margin of first page. Contains an article on "The Southern Press," minutes of a recent anti-slavery convention, and miscellaneous other reports. Edited by Quincy and James Russell...
GLC08875.09
1 November 1849
National Anti-Slavery Standard. [Vol. 10, no. 23, whole no. 491 (November 1, 1849)]
With previous owner's signature (John Russell) signed along right margin of first page. Contains a printing of proceedings from the Twelfth Annual Meeting, Pennsylvania Anti-Slavery Society, an announcement for the sixteenth National Slavery Bazaar...
GLC08875.10
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