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January 1862
McKinney, Erastus R. (fl. 1851-1904)
to unknown
re: mess duty, release of Confederate comissioners James Mason and John Slidell; capture of 100 hogs. Top portion missing.
GLC02179.01.019
31 May 1858
Wright, Augustus R.
"Arrest of Walker-Central America"
Speech given by Rep. Augustus Wright in the House of Representatives on the arrest of William Walker in Central America. Walker was an American Citizen who expatriated himself to Nicaragua. He was later captured by the navy without legal...
GLC02691.11.003
9 November 1860
Braithwaite, Mary (fl. 1860-1867)
to Isora Sayles
Discusses the upcoming presidential election. Writes about the Prince of Wales, Edward Albert, passing through the area. Comments that they had special train cars (the royal train) that were done up in the most beautiful style. Describes the train...
GLC03523.32.01
11 January 1862
Punch, or the London Charivari
Up a Tree
Colonel Bull and the Yankee 'Coon. Reproduced from Punch.
GLC05603.02.86
11 May 1861
The American Difficulty
Reproduced from Punch.
GLC05603.02.87
23 August 1862
Lincoln's Two Difficulties
GLC05603.02.88
27 September 1862
The Overdue Bill
GLC05603.02.89
15 August 1863
Brutus and Caesar
GLC05603.02.90
14 November 1863
Neutrality
GLC05603.02.91
5 November 1864
The American Brothers; Or, "How WIll They Get Out of It?"
GLC05603.02.92
18 February 1865
The Threatening Notice
GLC05603.02.93
6 May 1865
Britannia Sympathises with Columbia
GLC05603.02.94
1873
Kiger, James S. (fl. 1859-1873)
1873 Diary
Front features phases of the moon, a list of principle cities and stamp duties. Writes poetic passages about the abolition of goverments like those in Germany where the war is said to have dug 7 million graves. rest of the book is blank. He uses the...
GLC03131.16.12
6 February 1860
Stafford, Robert H. (fl. 1837-1866)
to sister
mentions he has joined a society in college. also speaks of wanting to improve his letter writing.
GLC02618.001
18 March 1860
mentions a cousin who was recently wounded and may lose his hand
GLC02618.002
18 September 1860
to Ma
Stafford describes a prayer meeting.
GLC02618.003
8 October 1860
talks about sophomore year and roommate troubles
GLC02618.004
17 November 1860
complains that he receives hardly any letters, talks about war in general
GLC02618.005
8 June 1861
to father
talks about the war spirit and the company that they started at school "Ogletree Guards."
GLC02618.006
12 July 1861
to sisters
describes initial days as a soldier, camping grounds, food, the company
GLC02618.007
20 September 1861
describes the life of a soldier: sleeping in the rain, changing landscapes, the food, etc.
GLC02618.008
15 October 1861
He writes that he received the blanket and requests his shoes and suspenders. He will send his pistol along with some money home.
GLC02618.009
no date 1876
Bachelder, John B.
[Autograph notes concerning a model, possibly seen at the Centennial Fair, 1876, and probably intended to guide a model he was making.]
Plan of the movements and battles of the Spanish Forces against the Moors in Moroco [sic] during 1859-60.... JBB's large panoramic Gettysburg prints are copyright 1877.
GLC02673.17
1908
The Outlook Company (fl. 1908)
Stephen Austin "The Father of Texas"
Magazine clipping image of Stephen Austin standing in a forest with a dog, holding a rifle. The image is printed from a portrait held by the Texas Historical Society. A two page clipping is included which gives a brief biography of Austin. Clipping...
GLC02452.02
May 1, 1822
Monroe, James, 1758-1831
to House of Representatives
Recommends Congress grant a request by the government of Norway that the United States provide reciprocity of a policy reducing port duties and cargo unlading fees for U.S. vessels using Norwegian harbors. Written a year before the Monroe Doctrine.
GLC01107
April 26, 1844
Jackson, Andrew, 1767-1845
to Amos Kendall
Writes to the former Postmaster General, also Jackson's close friend and biographer. Jackson relates how he learned that nullifiers secretly sent an agent to Great Britain for aid during the Nullification Crisis of 1832. "... the nullifiers of the...
GLC01025
May 20, 1824
to John Quincy Adams
Written by Monroe as President to an unnamed recipient. The recipient is likely John Quincy Adams, however; this is inferred based on the content and on information in John Quincy Adams diary, discussing his meeting with Monroe on this topic on this...
GLC00969
June 15, 1841
Adams, John Quincy, 1767-1848
to Thomas Aspinwall
Introduces George Bishop to Aspinwall, United States Consul to London. Recommends Bishop, claiming that he "has invented a mode of making cloth without spinning and weaving." Informs Aspinwall that while in London, Bishop will attempt to gain a...
GLC01123
circa 29 October 1843
Perry, Matthew Calbraith, 1794-1858
[General Order no. 8 regarding African Squadron vessels' procedure for obtaining supplies]
One letter written by Commodore Matthew Perry dated October 29, 1843. Contains orders that fresh provisions and medicaid aid must be approved by the commanding officers before given to members of the African Squadron. Signed on behalf of the...
GLC01126
September 26, 1818
Adams, John, 1735-1826
to Caesar Augustus Rodney
re: revolutions in South America, mentions memories of James Otis. Rodney had just returned from South America
GLC00922
June 27, 1848
Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865
to David B. Campbell
Replies to Illinois Attorney General Campbell and discusses his unpopular stand on the Mexican War. Mentions a speech on internal improvements and another in support of Zachary Taylor that would constitute the close of his Congressional career....
GLC00965
1835
Oration on the Life and Character of Gilbert Motier De Lafayette
Title page continues: "Delivered at the request of both Houses of the Congress of the United States, before them, in the House of Representatives at Washington, on the 31st December, 1834." Published by Gales and Seaton. Signed by Adams and...
GLC01238
March 3, 1829
Gallatin, Albert, 1761-1849
to William Pitt Preble
Letter regarding Canadian border dispute.
GLC01217
May 10, 1823
Probably sent to John Quincy Adams as Secretary of State by President Monroe. Letter believed to be a precursor to the Monroe Doctrine. Said he had to withdraw the nomination of John B. Prevost, Aaron Burr's nephew, as Charge d'Affaires to Peru from...
GLC01137
February 16, 1836
Austin, Stephen F., 1793-1836
to John McCalla
Argues that the Mexican government's usurpations and violations of the constitutional rights of Texans led to this "war of independence." Mentions Santanna's pending invasion. With Nashville postal stamp on address leaf.
GLC01161
July 26, 1836
Santa Anna, Antonio López de, 1794-1876
to Francisco Martinez
Written in Spanish while being held captive in Texas. Martinez was Mexican consul in New Orleans. The letter was to be delivered through the Semano Brothers at the Consulate at Vera Cruz.
GLC01164
August 7, 1836
to Charles Lynch
Letter in the hand of Andrew Jackson Donelson, President Jackson' s nephew and amanuensis. He penned the entire letter and signature. Jackson denies Texas U.S. aid because of neutrality. He also notes sufficiency of men to defeat the Creeks and...
GLC01165
April 11, 1842
Houston, Sam, 1793-1863
to Edward Burleson
Houston, as President of the Republic of Texas, writes to Edward Burleson, the Vice President of Texas, about the security of Austin as Texas's capital. Considers the vulnerability of the archives of the Republic to attack, while they are kept in...
GLC01171
October 29, 1827
Clay, Henry, 1777-1852
to Don Francisco Tacon
Clay, Secretary of State, replies to a note from Spanish Minister Tacon concerning the presence of Commodore Porter (possibly David Porter, Commander in Chief of the Mexican Navy) and his actions in Key West, Florida. Claims that Porter did not...
GLC01419
7 April 1853
Chase, Salmon P. (Salmon Portland), 1808-1873
to Lizzie Ellicott
Jocular letter where he talks of mutual acquaintances, taking a trip east in June, and other trivial matters. Promises her that when he becomes President, Mr. Pike will receive a diplomatic appointment "and you shall enjoy old world sights for me."
GLC01473
14 July 1832
[Appointment of Samuel J. Bayard to as Clerk of the Commission]
Appointing Bayard as Clerk of the Commission for "carrying into effect the Treaty of limits between the Untied States and the United Mexican States," a treaty establishing the border. Countersigned by Secretary of State Edward Livingston. Affixed...
GLC01475
1815/02/12
Mande, J., fl. 1815
to Winfield Scott
Asks General Winfield Scott to supply his ship with supplies to enable its return to England. Written aboard the British ship "Favorite" commanded by Captain Mande which carried the Treaty of Ghent notifying America of peace in the War of 1812.
GLC01450.722
25 February 1832
Tornel y Mendívil, José María, 1789-1853
to Dr. Joshua Cohen
Written as Mexican Secretary of State.
GLC01450.723
1845/06/16
Gaines, Edmund Pendleton, 1777-1849
to Col. Thomas Aspinwall re: potential war with England over Oregon
Also mentions concerns about Texas. Gaines seems to welcome war with England.
GLC01463
10 December 1827
Madison, Dolley, 1768-1849
to James Madison
Dates letter Thursday. Discusses President John Quincy Adams' State of the Union Address before Congress on 4 December 1827 and comments that it did not move her either negatively or positively. Observes that some may be critical of it because he...
GLC01812
1846/05/14
Buchanan, James, 1791-1868
Circular letter re: declaration of war on Mexico
Printed letter signed as Secretary of State. This copy was sent to to Seth Sweetser, U.S. Consul at Guayaquil.
GLC01860.18
15 May 1847
Victoria, Queen of United Kingdom, 1819-1901
Remission of death sentence with conditional pardon of Joseph Bevis, convicted of "an Unnatural Crime".
Bevis was convicted of "an Unnatural Crime" and sentenced to death. Pardoned conditionally "...in consideration of some circumstances..."--death sentence remitted in favor of 3 years hard labor.
GLC01841
circa 1815
Lee, John T., fl. 1815
View of... the... action between HMS Shannon and USF Chesapeake
Hand-colored aquatint published by G. Webster. The battle was fought near Boston. (Title is abbreviated here.)
GLC01853
1831/01/19
Milam, Benjamin R., fl. 1831
Certificate in Spanish allowing John Raysdale to bring in foreign emigrants
Partly printed document numbered 96.Written regarding Wavells colony in Texas.
GLC01860.20
1824/08/26
Application to Mexican government re: Samuel May Williams (in Spanish)
Signed in Spanish, "Estevan." Asking that Williams become Austin's official secretary and stating his qualifications.
GLC01860.21
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