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circa 1585-1763
Concern about the influx of Episcopal bishops
The document warns of the threat to religious liberty presented by the influx of Episcopalian bishops in America.
GLC03107.05311
14 December 1864
Cook, Gustave, 1835-1897
to Eliza Cook
Discusses camp news. Feels that the war is more than half over. Interested in how the children are doing and what they are learning. Wants daughter Ida to continue her education away from home but doesn't think she would do well in the presence of...
GLC02570.64
12 January 1865
Tells Eliza that he wrote her four days ago and "sent the letter off by a very uncertain carrier but hope you will get it. I now regret not having retained it until the present as I have a most excellent opportunity to transmit letters." A friend...
GLC02570.66
1 July 1856
Howard, William Alanson, 1813-1880
Subduing freedom in Kansas. Report of the Congressional Committee, presented in the House of Representatives on Tuesday, July 1, 1856.
Presented in the House of Representatives, published in New York by the Tribune Office. Howard and Sherman report the committee's findings on Kansas's struggle for admission to the Union: "It cannot be doubted that if its condition as a free...
GLC05116.16
17 June 1867
Conger, Levi P., fl. 1824-1868
to Ann Conger
Misdated, possibly 17 June 1868. Explains to his wife that he does not write often because the post office is very far away. He believes the mountain air is good for him and feels better than he has in ten years. Says that the food seems to taste...
GLC04672.01
25 April to 8 May 1868
to Anne Conger
Writes to his wife detailing his journey from the Isthmus of Panama to San Francisco. Writes aboard the Aspenwall and the Oregonian, from the coasts of Nicaragua, Mexico, and California. Describes the Panamanian natives and an old town that had...
GLC04672.02
15 May 1868
Writes to his wife that he has stopped in Sacramento due to illness. Writes about his plans to continue to Plumas County by steamboat, stage, and sleigh. Due to the difficulty in transportation, he may not be able to write often. The included...
GLC04672.03
1 June 1868
Writes to his wife that he has walked 120 miles in four days and still has another 130 miles to go into the mountains. His feet are sore but he feels great. Describes sleeping on the ground and the arduous journey ahead of him. The included...
GLC04672.04
24 June 1868
Writes to his wife that he is working hard for his mining company. Reports that the weather is cold and that the nearest post office is forty miles away. Describes the food and says that the men in the company take turns cooking and baking. The...
GLC04672.05
6 July 1868
Writes to his wife about how mountain life agrees with him. Describes the local mountain men as uncivilized and sickly. Reports that he is in Indian country where the natives are killing the new settlers and plans on leaving for Red Bluff in the...
GLC04672.06
23 August 1868
Writes to his wife about the lack of correspondence he has received, and desperately wishes to hear from her. Explains that Gurkes Ranch is a 150-acre vineyard and describes all the fruit he has been eating. He wishes he was able to send Ann a...
GLC04672.07
1889 March
Prettyman, William S., fl. 1889-1894
[Oklahoma Prairie]
A group of men holding rifles and standing in front of an oxen-driven wagon train. Penciled notation on verso: "E. Hamill, Oklahoma City, March 1889."
GLC05475.01
1889
"California Avenue, Looking West, Oklahoma, I.T."
Contemporary inkstamp on bottom of mount: "Grand Avenue, Looking West, Oklahoma, I.T." Frame buildings lining either side of street, some still under construction. Plank sidewalk under construction on left side of photograph. Teams of horses...
GLC05475.02
Contemporary inkstamp on bottom of mount: "California Avenue, Looking West, Oklahoma, I.T." Scene similar to preceding photo, with piles of building materials in foreground. The street has already been graded. Wagons and pedestrians are visible on...
GLC05475.03
1889 August
Oklahoma City
Title from verso. Image of a fairly large town consisting of frame buildings shown at a distance. Railroad passes in front of town. Boxcars from the AT & SF RR line the tracks. A frame house and several horses grazing are in foreground of the image...
GLC05475.04
1892
"Main Street, 1892."
Title from verso. Street lined with 2 and 3 story buildings, predominantly brick. Wagons, pedestrians and electric lines line the street. Electric lights suspended over intersections. Penciled notation on verso: "Main Street. Okla. City. 1892."...
GLC05475.05
1889-1892
[D.C. Blossom General Merchandise]
Eight men standing on the porch of a store. Building is clapboard with brick front. Inscription on verso: "Atoka, I. T. Mr. McLaughlin (wearing derby) Father of Ed. [illegible] husband of Nettie. Mr. D. H. niece." Partially cut off ink...
GLC05475.06
[Two one-story frame store buildings with gathering in front]
Two one-story frame store buildings with a group of people, several horse-drawn wagons and an ox-drawn cart in front. Inscription on verso identifies the buildings: "1. Mr. Capt. J. B. Hester's Store. 2. Drugs & Medicines. Dr. T. J. Bord's...
GLC05475.07
1890
"Commissary building at Ft. Washataw."
Ruins of a long, roofless 2-story stone building. Notation on verso: "Commissary building at Ft. Washataw."
GLC05475.08
"Hunting Party at ranch of Charlie Colbert at Old Fort Washataw"
Group of 15 men in front same building as in # 8. Some men are mounted on horses and holding guns, others seated by a tent. Notation on verso: "Hunting Party at ranch of Charlie Colbert at Old Fort Washataw 18 miles from Durant. Picture of...
GLC05475.09
"Hunting party at Charlie Colbert's Ranch at Old Fr. Washataw."
Group of 7 men standing and seated in front of same building as in #8 & 9. Guns and cooking utensils are present and a supply wagon is seen in the background. The group appears to be either cooking or dressing deer. Notation on verso: "Hunting...
GLC05475.10
1894 November
Atoka First Baptist Church.
White frame church with congregation in front. Small piano and woman in wheel chair are seen to the right of the group. Penciled notation on verso: "Atoka - First Baptist Church. It was here Mr. & Mrs. Michael Conlan were married Nov. 6, 1894....
GLC05475.11
Choctaw Council House, Choctaw Nation.
Two-story brick building with groups of Indians and white men standing on upper and lower porches. Margin notation: "Choctaw Council House, Choctaw Nation."
GLC05475.12
Capital of Chickasaw Nation, Tishemingo
Large 3-story stone building with cupola, also a portion of a small frame church or school. Penciled notation on verso: "Capital of Chickasaw Nation, Tishemingo." 1890s ca. [Glossy collodian or gelatin print with warm/purple hues.]
GLC05475.13
Geo. & Ed. Manderfield' s Studio
"Chickasaw Orphanage at Lebanon, Indian Territory."
Large 4-story frame building. With imprint of 'Geo. & Ed. Manderfield' s Studio, Gainesville, Texas." Notation on verso: "Chickasaw Orphanage at Lebanon, Indian Territory. Aunt Nett Marshall taught here." 1890s ca. [Glossy collodian or gelatin...
GLC05475.14
15 February 1821
Robbins, Josiah, 1766-?
to Aaron Hobart
Informs Hobart that he received his letter and the certificate, and that he followed through with his directions, which related to port collections. Also discusses an appointment for the post office. Notes that he perceives that Hobart (as a...
GLC06313.04.112
13 February 1833
Treaty Between the United States of America and the Appalachicola Tribe of Indians
Concerns the cession and removal from the Appalachicola Indians' Florida land and the remuneration they will receive. Authorized by President Andrew Jackson. Treaty arranged by James Gadsen, Commissioner on the part of the United States, and John...
GLC08055.02
5 December 1861
Treaty Between the United States of America and the Arapahoe and Cheyenne Indians of the Upper Arkansas River
Concerns the cession of Arapahoe and Cheyenne land, their removal, and the remuneration they will receive. Authorized by President Abraham Lincoln. Treaty arranged by Albert G. Boone and F.B. Culver, Commissioners on the part of the United States...
GLC08055.03
20 May 1836
Treaty Between the United States of America and the Chiefs of the Swan Creek and Black River Bands of the Chippewa Nation
Concerns the cession of Chippewa land, their removal, and the remuneration they will receive. Authorized by President Andrew Jackson. Treaty arranged by Henry R. Schoolcraft, Commissioner on the part of the United States, and the Chippewa leaders...
GLC08055.04
2 July 1838
Treaty Between the United States of America and the Chippewa Nation of Indians
Concerns the cession Michigan land owned by the Saganaw tribe of the Chippewa nation, their removal, and the remuneration they will receive. Authorized by President Martin Van Buren. Treaty arranged by Henry R. Schoolcraft, Commissioner on the...
GLC08055.05
7 April 1848
Treaty Between the United States of America and the Chippewa Indians of the Mississippi and Lake Superior
Concerns the cession of Chippewa land, their removal, and the remuneration they will receive. Authorized by President James K. Polk. Treaty arranged by Isaac A. Verplank and Henry M. Rice, Commissioners on the part of the United States, and the...
GLC08055.07
7 April 1855
Treaty Between the United States of America and the Mississippi Chippewa Indians
Concerns the cession of Chippewa land in Minnesota, their removal, and the remuneration they will receive. Authorized by President Franklin Pierce. Treaty arranged by George W. Manypenny, Commissioner on the part of the United States, and the...
GLC08055.08
2 August 1855
Treaty Between the United States of America and the Chippewa Indians
Concerns the cession of Chippewa fishing rights at the Falls of St. Mary's and the remuneration they will receive. Authorized by President Franklin Pierce. Treaty arranged by George W. Manypenny and Henry C. Gilbert, Commissioners on the part of...
GLC08055.09
19 March 1863
Treaty Between the United States of America and the Chippewas of the Mississippi and the Pillage and Lake Winibigoshish Bands of Chipewa Indians in Minnesota
Concerns the cession of reservation land in Minnesota, their removal, and the remuneration they will receive. Authorized by President Abraham Lincoln. Treaty arranged by William P. Dole, Commissioner on the part of the United States, Clark W...
GLC08055.10
1814/09/18
Fonciu, John, fl. 1814
to Robert M. Patterson [French]
Fonciu, a French officer who had lived in Philadelphia, was Jonathan Williams' chief assistant in the volunteer association of field engineers organized by Philadelphia's Committee of Defence.
GLC02978.14
Eckstein, Frederick, fl. 1814
to Robert M. Patterson
Seeks an explanation for why his name was omitted from the list of persons on the volunteer association of field engineers organized by Philadelphia's Committee of Defence. Recounts his admirable service thus far and notes that "The corps was to be...
GLC02978.18
Patterson, Robert M., 1787-1854
to Frederick Eckstein
Responds to Eckstein's complaint that he was omitted from the list of persons on the volunteer association of field engineers organized by Philadelphia's Committee of Defence (see GLC02978.18). Patterson recognizes Eckstein's service and...
GLC02978.19
1814/11/20
Quotes from Patterson's explanation of why his name was omitted from the list of persons on the volunteer association of field engineers organized by Philadelphia's Committee of Defence (see GLC027978.19) and seeks further explanation. Provides a...
GLC02978.20
24 August 1856
Handlin, W.W., 1830-1911
to James Gadsden
Thanks Gadsden for all his kindness and help while he was living in Mexico City. Discusses his professional prospects and describes Los Angeles' climate and environs. Thinks that Buchanan will carry California in the next election as he is very...
GLC03587.21
12 November 1821
Adams, John Quincy, 1767-1848
to Smith Thompson
Transmits a pardon (not included) for Thomas Bryant made on condition of his leaving the country. Thompson was Secretary of the Navy.
GLC08916
circa 1878
Norton, Joshua Abraham, 1819-1880
[Two items relating to Joshua Abraham Norton, self-proclaimed emperor of the United States] [Decimalized]
Joshua Norton was an Englishman who came to America during the California Gold Rush of 1849 and proclaimed himself emperor of the United States. Mark Twain is said to have modeled the character of Huck Finn on Norton.
GLC02729
Bradley, James, fl. 1783
[Cabinet photograph of Joshua Abraham Norton]
Signed "Emperor Norton." Three-quarter profile photograph of a seated Norton. He is wearing an officer's uniform.
GLC02729.01
1814/08/31
[Provision of Fortifications indispensable to the defense of Philadelphia] [French]
GLC02978.05
31 July 1853
J.B.M., fl. 1853
to John Cripps
Writes to his friend reporting the death of an acquaintance. Discusses the declining financial state of his ranch and the inevitable sale of the land. Plans to meet Cripps in Mexico and ponders the possible economic advantages of relocating. The...
GLC03587.03
12 October 1853
Green, Thomas J., 1802-1863
Introduces Mr. Robert Rose, who is hand delivering this letter, as a businessman connected with building the Atlantic and Pacific Railroad, of which Gadsden is an advocate. Writes that if Gadsden is successful in securing a treaty with Mexico for...
GLC03587.05
6 August 1850
McCarthy, Denis, fl. 1850
[Notice to vacate home]
Street Commissioner asking author William H. Davis to move his house. Originally pasted into GLC04967.02. Removed in 1998 due to fragility but still housed with 4967.02.
GLC04967.03
5 May 1864
Treaty Between the United States of America and the Red Lake and Pembina Bands of Chippewas
Concerns the cession of Chippewa land in Minnesota and the Dakota Territory, their removal, and the remuneration they will receive. Authorized by President Abraham Lincoln. Treaty arranged by Alexander Ramsey and Ashley C. Morrill, Commissioner...
GLC08055.11
5 May 1866
Treaty Between the United States of America and the Boise Fort Band of Chippewa Indians
Concerns the cession of Chippewa reservation land near Lake Vermillion in Minnesota, their removal, and the remuneration they will receive. Authorized by President Andrew Johnson. Treaty arranged by Dennis N. Cooley and E.E.L. Taylor...
GLC08055.12
9 July 1860
Treaty Between the United States of America and the Swan Creek and Black River Chippewas, and the Munsee or Christian Indians
Concerns the cession of reservation land in Minnesota, their removal, and the remuneration they will receive. Authorized by President James Buchanan. Treaty arranged by David Crawford, Commissioner on the part of the United States, and the...
GLC08055.13
21 February 1835
Treaty Between the United States of America and the United Nation of Chippewa, Ottowa, and Pattawatamie Indians
Concerns the cession of land along the western shore of Lake Michigan, their removal, and the remuneration they will receive. Authorized by President Andrew Jackson. Treaty arranged by George B. Porter, Thomas J.V. Owen, William Weatherford...
GLC08055.14
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