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1786/11
Livingston, Robert III, 1708-1790
Bill of lading
Robert, Jr. orders 5 tons of his bar iron shipped aboard the Brig. Columbia, and delivered to either the Cape of Good Hope, or Canton, China.
GLC03107.03601
1786/09/21
Nicholas Hoffman & Sons
Account of Robert Livingston, Jr. with Robert Cambridge Livingston
Items on the account include sheep skins, knitting needles, cloves, raisens, and indigo. Docket notes that Nicholas Hoffman & Sons purchased and shipped the goods to Robert, Jr.
GLC03107.03602
1857/02/03
Davis, Jefferson, 1808-1889
to John B. Weller
Secretary of War Davis responds to a letter from California Senator Weller sent on 12 January 1857, which included an enclosed document from Thomas Buckmaster. Reports that Buckmaster claimed Davis had underestimated the amount of money Congress...
GLC04353.02
1866 August
Brady, Mathew B., 1823-1896
[Ulysses S. Grant]
Probably taken at Brady's Washington studio sometime after July 25, 1866.
GLC04359
1863/03/17
Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865
to Joshua F. Speed re: asking Speed to help Lyman Guinnip in Louisville
A confidential letter. Guinnip had been accused of helping enslaved people seek refuge. Lincoln comments "I scarcely think he is guilty of any real crime."
Basler, Roy P. The Collected Works Of Abraham Lincoln. (New Brunswick, NJ: Rutgers...
GLC04370
1837/12/12
Pierce, Franklin, 1804-1869
to Simon P. Colby re: claiming that Boston "Federalists" aided N.H. Whigs
Emphasizing the need for Democrats to organize to secure victory in the Spring elections. One bust engraving of Franklin Pierce included.
GLC04376
1829/01/15
Tyler, John, 1790-1862
to Robert Saunders
Reports on the Senate's plans to distribute extra revenue in the future, once the debt has been taken care of. Also mentions Littleton W. Tazewell's probably being offered Secretary of State, and Jackson expected to leave Nashville.
GLC04384
1782/03/28
Washington, George, 1732-1799
to Matthias Ogden re: plan to capture Prince William Henry and Admiral Digby
Approving a plan to capture (or kidnap) the future William IV but advising Ogden to treat them with respect and warning him (in a postscript) to avoid touching neutral ground. Boatner's Encyclopedia of the American Revolution notes the plan was...
GLC04386
1789/07/09
to George Walton re: circular to Governors transmitting Act for levying duties
Circular letter, lacking the act of Congress. Trimmed on right edge, with some loss of text. One bust engraving of Washington included.
GLC04388
1892/04
Field, Eugene, 1850-1895
A Woman is a Blessing [poem] (with ALS of his brother 6/20/1903)
GLC04352.08
1818/07/19
Clay, Henry, 1777-1852
to Joseph Gales
Discusses his "second speech on Internal Improvements," which Gales had copied down for him. Briefly comments on the activities at Pensacola during the first Seminole War, noting "that the Executive must feel embarrassed." Mentions expecting a good...
GLC04353.01
1869/07/26
Emerson, Ralph Waldo, 1803-1882
to T.B. Pugh re: not wanting to lecture at Philadelphia
GLC04353.03
1814/09/22
Fulton, Robert, 1765-1815
to John Livingston
The letter touches on various points of business relating to the men's steamboats. Assigns captains to their respective boats. Advises Livingston to try to get protection from the government against Indians.
GLC04353.04
1919/01/26
Burroughs, John, 1837-1921
4 stanza poem, "In Blooming Orchards"
GLC04353.13
1813/01/02
Field, Eugene, fl. 1813
to Julia [Comstock] re: to fiancee with short love poem
GLC04353.14
1813/04/13
to Julia [Comstock] re: news of work on the "Journal," etc.
Tear along center fold at left edge, very small hole 2 inches further in along fold, not affecting text.
GLC04353.15
[1880]/08/05
Taylor, J. B., fl. 1880
to Frank Taylor re: hopes that he will catch up with Frank
Written on folio. With address leaf, stamp and postmark, 9/8 Zurich.
GLC04353.16
1887/11/23
Nye, Bill, fl. 1887
to Matthews re: asking him to resubmit article c/o Bill Nye
Jocular letter, signed J[..]sy [illegible]
GLC04353.17
1901/05/13
Le Gallienne, Richard, 1866-1947
to James C. Young re: edition of Young's book, "Omar"
On stationery of "The Schuyler," New York. With collateral article.
GLC04353.18
1862/04/11
Grant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson), 1822-1885
to Richardson, Spenser & Towson re: ordering new uniforms for himself & staff
GLC04356
1788/02/16
Hancock, John, 1737-1793
to John Sullivan
Transmits a copy of the proceedings of the Massachusetts ratifying convention for the Constitution. Notes that the Convention recommended amendments and alterations to the Constitution.
GLC04362
1832/02/24
Jackson, Andrew, 1767-1845
to Littleton W. Tazewell re: boundary between US and Spanish Texas along Sabine
A calling for the US-Texas (Spanish Colony) boundary along the west bank of the Sabine River, in accordance with the Adams-Onis Treaty of 1819. One bust engraving of Jackson included as collateral.
GLC04364
1844/07/08
to William Russell
Jackson writes that Texas should be annexed to remove the possibility of foreign influence, and to end tampering with slavery. He also writes of his fond memories of the "noble" Russells, his poor health, and his hope that Democrats will bury...
GLC04365
1764/07/26
Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826
to [John Page?] re: corresponding, question of soul, desire for secrecy
A very early letter, one of the earliest in private hands concerning questions of metaphysics. Young Jefferson says he will protect their secrecy by not signing (or addressing) the letter.
GLC04366
1864/08/29
Lee, Robert E., 1807-1870
to Richard H. Anderson re: Early's & Sheridan's Valley campaign, strategy
Concerning his fears of enemy strength and his desire that Anderson cooperate with Early by moving his forces or sending Fitz Lee's cavalry into Maryland.
GLC04369
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