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1861 ca.
Sumner, Charles, 1811-1874
Carte de visite vignette bust portrait
(Somewhat better version in GLC 2095.) Signed on front: "Charles Sumner"
GLC05597.23
circa 1861-1865
In civilian suit, vignette bust portrait
Graphite inscription on recto "Owen Lovejoy." Imprint on recto "Williamson, Brooklyn." Graphite inscription on verso "Owen Lovejoy."
GLC05111.02.1439
1870s ca.
Douglass, Frederick, 1818-1895
Vignette bust portrait of Douglass (Currier and Ives print)
GLC07765
5 September 1868
Smith, Gerrit, 1797-1874
[Check to Salmon P. Chase for $1000 for Howard University]
On verso, endorsed by Salmon P. Chase with a note to pay O. O. Howard on order. Also endorsed by Oliver O. Howard, H. Huntington and A. Van Allen (both bank cashiers), and several others. Contains several bank stamps. Tipped in measurement is 9.3...
GLC00723.01
5 November 1862
Dix, Dorothea Lynde, 1802-1887
to Thomas A. McParlin
Writes to Dr. McParlin, then Medical Director of the Army of Virginia. "I send three Nurses ... after two weeks trial I beg you will report on their ability..." Notes she will see him that week. Mentions problems with "Mrs. Thompson's health."...
GLC02649.40
10 June 1862
Garrison, William Lloyd, 1805-1879
to Aaron M. Powell
Discusses an abolitionist meeting he attended, where a memorial was drafted calling on President Lincoln to immediately abolish slavery. Now in New York, an "immense, dirty, bustling, turbulent city." Says of Theodore Tilton, one of his companions...
GLC08958
11 February 1864
[Quotation of Charles Sumner on freedom]
Complete quotation reads: "Freedom always for all!" Marked Senate Chamber.
GLC02095.28
27 October 1861
to unknown
Thanks an unknown "sir" for his words of sympathy: "Accept my thanks for the words of cheer & sympathy which you kindly write. I have tried to do my duty & shall continue unto the end."
GLC02095.08
1869/05/19
Grant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson), 1822-1885
Affix the seal to the proclomation concerning the eight hours law
Affix the seal to the proclomation creating eight hour work day.
GLC07998
1871
Anthony, Susan B., 1820-1906
An appeal to the women of the United States by the National Woman Suffrage and Educational Committee
Urges women to demand equal rights for themselves, including the franchise, argues that the Constitution gaurantees equal rights to women, and offers a "Decleration and Pledge" for supporters of women's suffrage. Letter also states ways in which...
GLC08999
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