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1869/01/20
Johnson, Andrew, 1808-1875
Pardon of Martha Taylor (c/s Seward)
Taylor was convicted of Grand Larceny based on circumstantial evidence. Countersigned by William H. Seward.
GLC07400
1812/06/18
Gallatin, Albert, 1761-1849
re: printed circular letter announcing declaration of War of 1812
GLC07413
1885/03/19
Bailey, Joseph, fl. 1885
to Henry Bailey re: the 13th Amendment and end of slavery
Written to his son. With pencil underlining. In part: "I cast my last vote...for the 13th Amendment." Accompanied by 3 collateral items: 1) Joseph Bailey, ALS to unknown, 6/4/1885; 2) Sarah? ALS to Joseph Bailey, 12/16/1874 [possibly a Quaker: use of...
GLC07404
3 October 1899
Prince, George, fl. 1899
[Photograph of McKinley and Admiral George Dewey in a parade]
Image of a parade thrown in honor of Admiral George Dewey. Dewey stands up in the carriage, facing the crowds. President William McKinley sits beside him. A mass of people has gathered on the streets to welcome the admiral, and some lean out of...
GLC07416
1804
Toussaint-Louverture, Francois D., fl. 1804
Life and Military Achievements of Toussant [sic]-L'Ouverture...
Title continued: "...late General in Chief of the Armies of St. Domingo, from the year 1792." Disbound. Printed for the author.
GLC07447
1722/12/03
Sewell, Samuel, 1652-1730
Order to search for kidnapped slave signed by Sewall as Chief Justice
Order signed by Sewall as Chief Justice of Massachusetts.
GLC07448
1884/02/01
Anthony, Susan B., 1820-1906
re: apathy of women in Suffrage movement
"And my answer to the Men-is-that if they insist of leaving the women of this republic disfranchised until the vast majority of them demand it-there is no hope for our emancipation from political serfdom."
GLC07419
1864
Chittendon, L. E., fl. 1864
A Report of the Debates and Proceedings.... [secession crisis]
Title continued: "...in the secret sessions of the Conference Convention." Broadside for the February 1861 convention proposing 6 constitutional amendments to avoid disunion. Printed by Appleton. Includes extending Missouri Compromise west to...
GLC07421
14 May 1738
Woodside, Jean, fl. 1738
[Testimony]
Testimony of Jean and Anna Woodside regarding an encounter with a Penobscott Indian and his squaw. "She then asked him why the Indians would not lett the English and Irish sett down there, he replyd it spoild their hunting..." Jean appears as 'Jane'...
GLC02437.08886
24 May 1784
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
to Thomas Mifflin and Congress
Responds to a letter from Thomas Mifflin, President of Congress, requesting Knox to engage in correspondence with the Commander of British forces in North America, likely referring to Frederick Haldimand. Mifflin had requested Knox to inquire when...
GLC02437.03003
10 March 1785
to Jeremiah Wadsworth
Replies to a letter from Wadsworth (GLC02437.03101), in which Wadsworth informed Knox of his likely appointment as Secretary at War. Knox had heard that he might receive this appointment, but is disappointed by the low salary. Comments on his...
GLC02437.03107
1828/05/03
Harrison, William Henry, 1773-1841
To: E. Kemper.
Separation of church and state.
GLC07958
1814/12/18
Monroe, James, 1758-1831
To: Henry Dearborn.
Concerning a proposed attack, written six days before the Treaty of Ghent.
GLC07953
14 September 1782
Shaw, Samuel, 1754-1794
[Order to the Commissary for the arrearage of provisions due to Mrs. Corbin of the Invalids]
Includes a note at the top of the page, in Shaw's hand, from Jonathan Pugh, Lieutenant of Invalids, which reads, "This is to certify that Mrs. Margaret Corbin (wife of John Corbin a soldier in the corps of Invalids) has not drawn any liquor with the...
GLC02437.01611
24 December 1783
Hughes, James M., fl. 1783
[Extract from minutes]
An extract from the Council's minutes. Resolve gives the governor of New York the authority to "discharge the said Troops; except such Number or Detachment of them as Major General Knox, or other commanding Officer of the Troops of the United States...
GLC02437.02856
15 March 1785
Handley, George, 1752-1793
[Extract from minutes of the Georgia Executive Council regarding the Creek Nation]
Extract from the minutes of the Georgia Executive Council prepared by George Handley, secretary of the council and later Governor of Georgia (1788-1789). Relates to an act recently passed respecting land within the state and the appointment of Major...
GLC02437.03113
9 June 1785
[Letter related to the Creek Nation and minutes of the Georgia Executive Council]
The first part of this document consists of a letter from the Creek Nation presented before "the board," or Executive Council of Georgia, of which Handley was secretary. The letter, written by James Durouzeaux and copied by Handley, indicates: "The...
GLC02437.03153
13-23 September 1783
United States. Congress
[Resolution]
Copies of two resolves. The first offers the thanks of Congress to General R. Howe for the manner in which he conducted the inquiry into the Pennsylvania Line mutiny; the second resolves to transmit the former to George Washington and have him relay...
GLC02437.02559
18 October 1783
[Proclamation to dissolve the army]
Signed secretarially for Elias Boudinot and Charles Thomson. Congress's resolution to dissolve Continental Army. This resolve was originally enclosed with a letter from George Washington to Henry Knox dated 23 October 1783, GLC02437.09394. Penned in...
GLC02437.02676
3 September 1782
United States. Continental Congress.
[Resolution of Continental Congress]
Signed by Charles Thomson, Secretary of the Continental Congress. Location inferred from location of Continental Congress in 1782. Very similar to GLC02437.01566. Outlines a Congressional resolution detailing the pay and rations of officials in...
GLC02437.01569
26 November 1786
to David Cook
Informs Captain Cook he cannot help him obtain a promotion to command a company of artillery. Writes, "Congress agreably [sic] to the confederation cannot make any appointments of military officers..."
GLC02437.03070
1 July 1786
Nourse, Joseph, 1754-1841
Schedule of requisitions on the several states by the United States in Congress assembled
Lists the requisitions and quotas, date, amount paid and balances due by state. Noted as taken from the Register's Office in the Department of the Treasury.
GLC02437.10584
February 28, 1803
Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826
[Two acts of Congress which offer protection of seamen and a partial ban on imported slaves]
The first act is titled: "An Act supplementary to the "Act concerning Consuls and Vice-Consuls, and for the further protection of American Seamen." The second act is titled: "An Act to prevent the importation of certain Persons into certain States...
GLC05198
6 April 1804
Tayler, John, fl. 1804
Address to the Republican electors of the state of New York
Address to the Republican electors of New York from the Committee of Publication and Correspondence reccomending Morgan Lewis over Aaron Burr to become the Governor of New York state. Docket on verso. Twelve names are printed on the bottom of the...
GLC05200
1763
George III, King of Great Britain, 1738-1820
A Proclamation.
The proclamation establishes colonial rule over former French and Spanish possessions in Canada, Florida, Grenada and other areas; it offers tolerance to Roman Catholics; it calls for governments and assemblies like those in existing colonies and...
GLC05214
circa 1 December 1862
Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865
Annual message of the President [incomplete]
Gideon Welles's copy of proof sheets of Lincoln's message to Congress, lacking the final page and accompanied by the Government Printing Office pamphlet printing of the message (see GLC05505.02). WIth correction in pencil on page one. Tied at top...
GLC05505.01
May 28, 1953
Einstein, Albert, 1879-1955
to Rose Russell [in German]
Signed with initials. Speaks about the spirit of the Constitution and the Fifth Amendment during the McCarthy hearings and argues that "it is a misuse of congressional immunity to carry out practices which rightly belong to the competence of the...
GLC05322
1868/02/24
House members who voted in favor of Johnson's impeachment, signed by 127 members
Resolution, engrossed on vellum and signed by House members who voted in favor of Johnson's impeachment. Signed by Speaker of the House, Schuyler Colfax, the House Clerk and 126 congressmen. Accompanied (5274.02) by small format Brady composite...
GLC05274.01
1868
Brady, Mathew B., 1823-1896
Managers of the House of Representatives of the impeachment of Andrew Johnson
A small format composite picture by Brady. Includes images of Benjamin F. Butler, James F. Wilson, Thaddeus Stevens, George S. Boutwell, Thomas Williams, John A. Logan and John Armour Bingham. These men were selected by the House to serve as managers...
GLC05274.02
16 December 1798
Washington, George, 1732-1799
to James McHenry
States he is stuck on the Susquehanna River because of low tide and bad winds. Takes the opportunity to discuss administration of the Provisional Army. Says War Department should only communicate with a concentrated military leadership, or else it...
GLC05319
1803/10/17
Pickering, Timothy, 1745-1829
[Speech in favor of the twelfth amendment]
Pickering argues that the proposed twelfth amendment, which would reform the Electoral College, would help realize the intent of the framers and give the Constitution "stability and duration." Referring to the contentious, drawn-out presidential...
GLC05321.02
12 August 1790
Sherman, Roger, 1721-1793
to Samuel Huntington
Reports to the Governor of Connecticut about the actions of Congress in the most recent session. Encloses notes on the acts and laws passed (not present). Informs him of the provision for funding domestic debt and states that though both Houses...
GLC05282
February 12, 1788
Adams, John, 1735-1826
to Benjamin Rush re: balanced government under the Constitution
Adams mentions his Defence (just received by Rush) and writes "It is an opinion here that they [the volumes] contributed Somewhat to to restore permanent Tranquility to this Commonwealth, as well as Suppress the pestilent County Conventions...
GLC05289
1953/10/16
Kennedy, John Fitzgerald, 1917-1963
Address of Senator John F. Kennedy of Massachusetts at Executive Committee Meeting
Advance copy of the address given at American Legion National Headquarters, Indianapolis, Indiana. Criticizes the weakness of the American Air Force, compared to the Soviets, and advocates "a Strategic Air Force with sufficient retaliatory powers."...
GLC05313
1797
Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804
Observations on certain documents contained in... no. V & VI ...
Disbound. Printed by John Bioren for John Fenno. The famous "Reynolds pamphlet." Responding to charges against Hamilton of speculation while serving as Sec. of State. Howes H120, Evans 32222. Full title: "Observations on certain documents contained...
GLC05649.01
1755 ca.
Frye, Thomas, 1710-1762
His most Sacred Majesty George IIId, King of Britain, &c.
This document is a mezzotint depicting King George III. Three names are associated with the making of this print. The first, which is noted in the lower left corner of the engraving, is T. Frye. The note next to his name reads "ad vivum delineavit"...
GLC05694
1929/03/04
Hoover, Herbert, 1874-1964
Inaugural Address of President Herbert Hoover
Takes the opportunity to express "simply and directly" his "opinions...on matters of present importance." Discusses national progress, especially since World War I; the failures of the criminal justice system and his general strategy to...
GLC05612
3 May 1864
to John P. Usher
Discussing the Battle of Fort Pillow, Tennessee, President Lincoln informs Usher, Secretary of the Interior, "it is now quite certain that a large number of our colored soldiers, with their white officers, were, by the rebel force, massacred after...
GLC05620
1788/03/03
to Henry Knox re: congratulations on acceptance of Constitution by Massachusetts
Severely faded on p. 1 right margin (from water damage). Also, opposition in remaining states and predicting revolution in France. Accompanied by provenance note of John F. Smith. This document had been removed from Gen. Knox's papers by his...
GLC05638
1828/11/23
Jackson, Andrew, 1767-1845
to Thomas Butler
Celebrating his inevitable election over John Quincy Adams, "A triumph of the virtue of the people over the corrupting influence of executive patronage." Promises "my best exertions...to promote the interest & prosperity, of the whole union." Until...
GLC05627
1963/11/22
Dow Jones News Service, fl. 1963
[Dow Jones News Service ticker tape from the day John F. Kennedy was assassinated]
The fifteen sheets start at 9:00 am and conclude at 4:59 pm. Spans the entire day of Kennedy's assassination including his arrival in Dallas, the swearing in of Lyndon Johnson and the search and capture of Lee Harvey Oswald. Arranged chronologically.
GLC05629
1923/12/22
Taft, William H. (William Howard), 1857-1930
to Gertrude Ely
Notes that he shares Ely's "impatience and amusement" with the Molly Pitcher Club. Discusses attempts to alter the Volstead law and his personal opposition to prohibition. But because of his belief in popular government he must respect the law....
GLC07319
2 May 1828
Adams, John Quincy, 1767-1848
[Patent for Silas Hyde's improvements in the bedstead]
Signed by Adams as President. Countersigned by Henry Clay as Secretary of State and William Wirt as Attorney General. Docketed and signed by Henry L. Ellsworth, Commissioner of Patents. Sealed and bound with bright red ribbon.
GLC07324
13 June 1848
Buchanan, James, 1791-1868
[Patent for Jordan L. Mott's improvement in the process of chilling castings]
Signed by Buchanan as Secretary of State. Countersigned by Edmund Burke, Commissioner of Patents. Mott's written description of his improvement is signed by Edward Lewis and M. D. Van Doren as witnesses. Contains a one-page diagram of Mott's...
GLC07325
17 June 1926
Coolidge, Calvin, 1872-1933
[Presidential commutation for Arthur Franzblau, convicted of mail fraud 24 February 1924 in New York]
Arthur Franzblau was convicted of using the mails in a scheme to defraud in the U.S. District Court of Southern New York and sentenced to one year in the U.S. Penitentiary in Atlanta, Georgia. He appealed to the Second Circuit Court of Appeals on 2...
GLC07326
29 May 1835
[Patent for Nathan Currier's improvements in a machine designed to excavate and remove earth]
Signed by Jackson as President. Countersigned by [Adam?] Birkins as Acting Secretary of State, and Benjamin Franklin Butler as Attorney General. Sealed and bound with mauve ribbon.
GLC07327
16 August 1808
[Patent for John Templeman's improvement in the chain bridge]
Signed by Jefferson as President. Countersigned by James Madison as Secretary of State and Caesar Augustus Rodney as Attorney General. Templeman's written description of his improvement is signed by Thomas Corcoran and John Oto as witnesses. The...
GLC07328
13 August 1868
Pardon of Leonhart F. Reik, convicted of a violation of Internal Revenue laws.
Convicted of violating Internal Revenue laws; sentenced to pay a $1000 fine and to be imprisoned until fine is paid. Pardoned after spending some months in prison and proving entirely unable to pay the fine due to poverty, and by recommendation of...
GLC07329
15 July 1816
Madison, James, 1751-1836
[Patent for Schuyler Fisher's improvement in the Hatter's Plank Kettle]
Signed by Madison as President. Countersigned by James Monroe as Secretary of State and Richard Rush as Attorney General. Fisher's written description of his invention is signed by Samuel Fisher and Aston Peren as witnesses.
GLC07330
21 October 1814
Evans, Jonathan, fl. 1814
To Our Fellow Citizens of the United States.
Quotes a Philadelphia newspaper article that characterizes opposition to War of 1812 discussed at a Quaker meeting as treason. The Quakers charge that the article is both false and a fabrication. They claim that political subjects are not discussed...
GLC07331
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