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1864/09/19 ca.
Holmes, David S., 1827-1904
Benedict Arnold & Horatio Seymour! ... Who is to be president? [election]
Election-relation broadside attacking Seymour and attempting to link him to the 1863 draft riots in New York City.
GLC06813
1864
Who shall be Vice President? George Pendleton vs. Andrew Johnson [1864 election]
GLC06815
1825/11/03
Adams, John Quincy, 1767-1848
Patent issued to Robert Dennis for improvement to steam engine (c/s Clay)
Countersigned by Henry Clay. Joined with a yellow ribbon.
GLC07020
1818/05/07
Certifying copy of patent issued to Nathaniel and Philip W. Miller
For improvements in weaving (attached patent clerically signed for James Madison).
GLC07021
1863/01/13
Butler, Benjamin F. (Benjamin Franklin), 1818-1893
Confederate Congress Resolution no. 24, endorsing orders for Butler's hanging
Confederate resolution endorsing President Jefferson Davis's orders for the hanging of Benjamin Franklin "Beast" Butler (for his women around town order)
GLC07008.01
Confederate House Resolution no. 21: thanking citizens who opposed Butler
Voting thanks and gratitude of the House to citizens of New Orleans who had refused the oath and defied B.F. Butler.
GLC07008.02
1866/11/04
McLaws, Lafayette, 1821-1897
to Charles J. Jenkins re: his ability to serve Reconstruction government
Informs the Governor of Georgia that he has been pardoned by the President and will be able to serve as clerk of court of Richmond County.
GLC07011
1891/07/31
Wood, Robert, fl. 1891
An Appeal to the colored voters of Hart County [with Clabe Garvin]
Issued by 2 black men (Wood and Clabe Garvin) from Bowling Green, Ky., who claimed to be falsely imprisoned because they refused to vote for a klansman. Unevenly inked.
GLC07018
1864/12/25
Ashley, James Mitchell, 1824-1896
Urging support of Thirteenth Amendment
Includes ANS by Ashley: "Don't you know of one 'sinner' among the opposition who is on praying ground?"
GLC07033.01
1865/01/06
Speech.. in the House of Representatives supporting Thirteenth Amendment
Printed by William C. Bryant.
GLC07033.02
1865 ca.
Powell, George May, 1835-1905
Lawmakers who voted aye for the Thirteenth Amendment [Photographic montage]
Oval photograpic montage. The individuals are identified in accompanying wood engraving, Anti-Slavery Constitutional Amendment picture. There is slight damage to the central top edge of the photograph. There is also another copy in the Powell...
GLC07033.03
1832/01/21
Randolph, Thomas Jefferson, 1792-1875
Speech...House of Delegates of Virginia, on the abolition of slavery
Second edition. Argues the Fugitive Slave Law of 1793 was unconstitiutional in Ohio due to Northwest ordinance.
GLC07035
1779/11/25
George III, King of Great Britain, 1738-1820
to Edward Thurlow re: directions to give Hillsborough seals of Sec. of State
Discusses importance of mollifying Lord North to continue the war in America.
GLC07003
1784/02/20
Pickering, Timothy, 1745-1829
to Elbridge Gerry re: seeking appointment as Secretary of War
Docketed by Gerry.
GLC07004
1834 ca.
Jackson, Andrew, 1767-1845
Jefferson Celebration, Washington Hall
Pro-Jackson propaganda celebrating "The Genuine Democratic Party". Date in pen at top "14 April 1834."
GLC07040
1788/04/01
Hancock, John, 1737-1793
re: 300,000 acres of western territory agreed to be ceded by state of New York
Also discusses funds for "extinquishing by purchase the claims of the native indians". Clerical signatures of Hancock and Samuel Adams. Noted by John Avery Jr. as a "True Copy"
GLC07044
1832/02/16
Bell, John, 1797-1869
to Powhatan Ellis re: Indian land purchase
Requests to consult President on legal matter.
GLC07045
1802
Johnson, Paul R., fl. 1802
A letter to Thomas Jefferson, President of the United States...
by Junius Philaeneus. Denouces Jefferson.
GLC07037
1845/06/11
The Address of the Southern and Western Liberty Convention
GLC07039
7 July 1864
Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865
[Authorization to affix the seal to "my proclamation," for a day of national humiliation and prayer]
Partially printed document ordering the seal affixed to a presidential proclamation praying for an end to the Civil War. A pencil note on verso explains the circumstances of the document.
GLC07108
11 September 1789
Washington, George, 1732-1799
to Thomas Mifflin
Presidential circular letter in which Washington transmits to Mifflin "the duplicates of the two Acts - one to establish the Treasury Department - and one for registering and clearing Vessels, regulating the coasting trade, and for other purposes."
GLC07116
1812/03/04
to Thomas B. Adams
Signed with his initial "A." Adams discusses family matters, his declining a seat on the Supreme Court. He expects war with Great Britain: "All the information that we receive from the United States... indicates a disposition and measures leading to...
GLC07118
21 November 1840
Baldwin, Roger Sherman, 1793-1863
to Theodore Sedgwick
Discusses a two hundred page report (possibly of the Amistad case). Mentions Lewis Tappan, an abolitionist who supported the Amistad Africans' freedom. Discusses the authenticity of treaties admitted as evidence in the Amistad case at District...
GLC07099
20 August 1815
Madison, James, 1751-1836
to Richard Rush
Written by Madison as President to Rush as Attorney General. Asks advice on various problems the government needs to handle. Wants to know if it is proper to give naval protection against the "Carthaginian Corsairs" -- probably the Barbary powers...
GLC07110
27 August 1860
Tyler, John, 1790-1862
to Robert Tyler
Tyler, former President of the United States, elaborates on the 1860 Presidential election to his son Robert. States that he discussed the election with Colonel William T. Withers of Mississippi. Expresses approval at the fusion of Stephen Douglas'...
GLC07112
1795/02/19
to Sylvanus Bourne re: complaints about Mr. Skipwith
As Minister to the Netherlands he complains about a letter from Mr. Skipwith, "who must know perfectly well that I cannot command a farthing of public money for the application of which I am not expressly authorized." Adams also questions the...
GLC07117
5 March 1863
[Authority to affix seal to additional article to slave trade treaty with Britain]
Partially printed document. Lincoln signs an official State Department warrant ordering the Secretary of State to affix the Great Seal of the United States to "my ratification of the Additional Article to the slave trade treaty between the United...
GLC07083
7 February 1860
Munford, George W., 1803-1882
to William B. Hartley
Discusses financial matters related to an account for $12,953.95. Munford held a position in the office of the first auditor of the U.S. treasury and was Virginia's secretary of state. Hartley was business agent for Connecticut arms manufacturer...
GLC07082.01
1860, 1864
[1860 and 1864 presidential election Union campaign banner]
Linen Union campaign banner with image of an eagle holding an American flag shield. Banner held in eagle's beak reads [Abraham] Lincoln and [Andrew] Johnson. Printed in red, blue and black. Altered for use in the 1864 election. The original...
GLC07095
1776/12/02
Jay, John, 1745-1829
to Robert Morris re: defending James Duane's loyalty
"I am exceedingly hurt at the wicked attack made on Mr. Duane. Envy Hatred Malice and all Uncharitableness must have conspired in producing it. Whatever suspicions some folks might entertain of his political conduct from his opposition to certain Men...
GLC07130
1861/04/26
Authority to affix the seal to commission of Norman B. Judd as commissioner
To "A Full power authorizing Mr. Norman B. Judd, to negotiate a convention, with the Gov't. of Prussia, on the subject of the rights of neutrals & belligerents in time of war." Judd, a Chicago attorney, was closely involved in Lincoln's election to...
GLC07134
1788/01/09
United States. Constitution
The Constitution of the United States [Connecticut ratification act printing]
Ratification of the U.S. Constitution, printing the Constitution, with the act of the Connecticut Convention, ratifying it 9 January 1788 at end. Connecticut was the fifth state to ratify the new Constitution. This is presumed to have been printed at...
GLC07142
10 July 1863
[John A. Gurley intends to establish a civil government for Arizona]
Signed by Lincoln on 11 July 1863. Brigadier General Edward Canby informs Major General Schofield that John A. Gurley, the Governor of Arizona, will be passing through the Missouri Territory. Requests that Schofield, stationed in Missouri, provide...
GLC07158
8 September 1789
to Edmund Randolph
Signed with initials ("G.W.") President Washington states that a painful disorder prevented him from replying sooner to a letter from Randolph. Discusses the lottery of the deceased Colonel Byrd, stating that one of the associates of this lottery...
GLC07161
19 November 1798
Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804
to John Jay
Inspector General Alexander Hamilton writes to Governor of New York John Jay about the importance of engineers in planning the defense of Philadelphia against possible attack duing the threat of war between the United States and France in 1798...
GLC07155
17 July 1816
to Baron Jean Guillaume Hyde de Neuville
Madison as President to Hyde de Neuville as French Ambassador to the United States. References Hyde de Neuville's letter of 12 July 1816. Madison is pleased with the positive sentiments of France relayed by Hyde de Neuville. Says he is glad King...
GLC07159
1791/03/11
Van Schaack, Henry, 1733-1823
to unknown [incomplete]
Writes at length on the relationship between church and state, particularly in regard to unconstitutional tax assessment and the use of public funds to build a Congregational meeting house in Pittsfield, Massachusetts. Discusses the Constitution...
GLC07160.01
26 October 1791
Stillman, Rev. Dr., fl. 1791
to Henry Van Schaak
Thanks him for his letter. Regrets that he suffers so much persecution on account of his "adherence to the Episcopal Church." Reminds him that current law protects the free exercise of religion. Stillman is possibly Samuel Stillman, pastor of the...
GLC07160.03
1791/12
to Loring Andrews
Writes a letter to the editor of the Western Star to condemn the practice of using public funds to pay for parish teachers linked to denominational majorities. Such taxation and town treasury appropriations, he charges, violate the constitutional...
GLC07160.04
14 December 1794
Danforth, Joshua, 1759-1837
to Henry Van Schaack
Advises that there are certain expenses that must be taxed on the Congregationalists. Requests information on the damages and costs resulting from a suit against the town. Sends two Philadelphia newspapers containing the speech of Mr. Sedgwick on...
GLC07160.05
1792
[Notes on taxation and establishment of churches in Massachusetts]
Notes outlining his arguments against the practices of taxation and appropriation of public monies to fund construction of meeting houses and payment of teachers for denominational majorities. Cites the state constitution and its Bill of Rights. In...
GLC07160.06
19 July 1804
Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826
[Pardon of James Snow for perjury].
Countersigned by Secretary of State James Madison. Snow was convicted of perjury in Alexandria, Virginia in 1803. Jefferson pardoned Snow for "divers causes and considerations."
GLC07146
1820/11/13
to J. Jones & Co. re: selection to publish orders, resolutions, laws, etc.
To editors of Columbian Phoenix & Providence Patriot.
GLC07188
1895/01/04
Bryan, William Jennings, 1860-1925
to I.J. Dunn
"Certainly there never was more urgent need for the vigorous enforcement of demecratic principles and never . . . a time when true democracy as taught by the fathers would be welcomed more heartily by the masses."
GLC07189
21 February 1854
Sumner, Charles, 1811-1874
The landmark of freedom. Speech of Hon. Charles Sumner, against the repeal of the Missouri prohibition of slavery north of 36° 30'. In the Senate, February 21, 1854.
Printed by Buell & Blanchard. Senator Sumner declares, "As a lover of concord and a jealous partisan of all things that make for peace, I am always glad to express my attachment to the Union; but I believe that this bond will be most truly preserved...
GLC07202.04
circa February 1873
Arkansas. General Assembly. House of Representatives
["AN ACT: To Protect all Persons in Their Civil Rights, in the State of Arkansas and to Furnish Means for Their Vindication" with endorsements by Charles Sumner and John H. Johnson]
Back page contains an undated autograph note signed by John H. Johnson, an Arkansas state congressmen. Johnson's note states "Sir, happy am I to inform you that this bill pass [sic] both house [sic] by a handsome majority and I now submit the same to...
GLC07202.01
14 December 1872
Chase, Thomas N., fl. 1872
to Charles Sumner with Sumner's autograph endorsement signed
Chase, a professor at Atlanta University, updates Sumner on the condition of African Americans in Georgia. States that "[t]he opposition to the elevation of the colored people is becoming more & more intense. 'I don't want a nigger to know more than...
GLC07202.02
circa 1866
K.L.K., fl. 1866
to Charles Sumner
A vitriolic death threat signed with initials: "Your infamous equal rights bill if passed will secure your death inside of 8 months. The spirit of 76 is not dead yet & the Land which my & our forefathers fought for shall never be compelled to submit...
GLC07202.03
1805/03/12
to Ann Welsh re: denying pension to widow of Revolutionary War officer
"Having fallen during the war, no right of half pay could arise in their case . . . A legislature must follow general rules, and never do for one person what they would not do for every other under the same circumstances . . . [commutation] has never...
GLC07172
1822/11/26
Monroe, James, 1758-1831
to unknown re: attempt to mortgage Albemarle
Unknown recipient. "It is undoubtedly the best estate in that part of Virg[inia] . . . [but] I have been forced to incur some debts, by my long absence from home, often in offices, the salaries of which were incompetent to my support."
GLC07179
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