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11 March 1900
Gates, Mary C. Bishop (d. 1905)
Gospel Heralds
The hymn, based on Luke 10:1, implores God to send messengers of His grace to those who are lost in sin and to those with broken hearts.
GLC05508.106
24 December 1848
Hale, Artemas (fl. 1848)
to his wife
Hale heard a sermon by Mr. Allen and thinks the man should have followed up his preaching by urging people to live a religious life as evidence of their faith. He also discusses the session of Congress between the end of December and the 4th of...
GLC05508.119
6 April 1979
Hayakawa, Samuel Ichiye (1906-1992)
to Earl G. Hunt
Asked for his favorite quotation for counselling college youth, Hayakawa provides Matthew 12: 36-37: "But I say unto you, That every idle word that men shall speak, they shall give account thereof in the day of judgment. For by thy words thou shalt...
GLC05508.124.01
6 August 1911
Lubin, David (1849-1919)
to Mrs. Stetson
Lubin offers condolence to Stetson with a quotation from scripture: "The Lord hath given, the Lord hath taken; blessed be the name of the Lord."
GLC05508.172
2 November 1955
Marshall, Catherine (1914-1983)
to James Jones
Marshall responds to Jones about what her novel, "A Man Called Peter," has meant to him. Marshall is thankful that since her husband's death, God has given her work (i.e. writing) that she loves doing and which helps others.
GLC05508.177
12 March 1973
McGovern, George (1922-)
to Bishop Earl Hunt
Letter sending autographed card with the quote: "What doth the Lord require of thee, but to do justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with God."
GLC05508.184
circa 1979
Muzorewa, Abel Tendekayi (1925- )
The General State of the Church in Zimbabwe Rhodesia Today
Muzorewa's report cites instances of persecution and martyrdom as the Marxists began to impose their rule upon Zimbabwe-Rhodesia. Yet, in the midst of the persecution Muzorewa reports that many people are giving generously to their Church and many...
GLC05508.192.01
14 November 1833
Pickering, John
to Rev. Bernard Whitman
Responding to a letter from Whitman asking about the religious beliefs of various founders including Washington, John Quincy Adams, and Jefferson. For Washington and Adams, Pickering refers him to other people. About Jefferson he writes that a...
GLC05508.204
12 January 1852
Sumner, Charles (1811-1874)
[Good Works!...]
A sentiment by Charles Sumner: "Good works! Such even now is the Heavenly ladder on which angels are ascending & descending while weary Humanity on pillows of stone slumbers heavily at its feet."
GLC05508.240
17 January 1863
[They are men by the grace of God and this is enough.]
Sentiment by Sumner written in the Senate Chamber.
GLC05508.241
11 August 1943
Wallace, H. A. (1888-1965)
to Elmer T. Clark
Wallace applauds the Methodist Church's decision to promote "practical action in behalf of the brotherhood of man in the post-war world." He writes that the social creed of the Methodist Church has long been an inspiration to him.
GLC05508.252
14 April 1940
Pittman, Portia Washington (1883-1978)
to Alice J. Cutright Kaine
Washington writes to Kaine, a friend of her father's, about the ceremony issuing a commemorative stamp of her father, Booker T. Washington. Discusses the family members in attendance, and mentions that she "received the first sheet of stamps from...
GLC05508.255.01
24 October 1914
Wilson, Woodrow (1856-1924)
[Excerpt from speech at Pittsburg, Pennsylvania on October 24, 1914]
Wilson expresses support for the YMCA. He is impatient with those who think the purpose of Christianity is to help individuals develop their character. He prefers people devote themselves to aiding others, and good character will result as a by...
GLC05508.267
23 July 1917
[Statement on reading the Bible for the Scripture Gift Society]
Wilson encourages people to read the Bible in long passages so they can find the heart of it; the Bible is "the key to your own heart, your own happiness, and your own duty." The statement was "prepared by the President for transmission, through...
GLC05508.268
17 June 1955
X, Malcolm (1925-1965)
to Yvonne X (Munford)
Malcolm X writes to another member of the Nation of Islam: "As Salaam Alaikum: Always remember that fasting and prayer to Allah brings all our desires to past [sic]. Islam is the reward that brings about all other rewards. Hold fast to it. Your...
GLC05508.271
1816
Demoulin, Jean Francis (fl. 1816)
An Essay on Naturalization & Allegiance
Printed by Daniel Rapine in Washington, D.C. Inscribed to James Madison in the author's hand but without signature: "To his Excellency James Madison, President of the United States, respectfully presented, by the Author --." Dedicated to James...
GLC05515
1863/11/16
Lincoln, Abraham (1809-1865)
Authority to affix the seal to letter to Pope Pius IX [credence for Rufus King]
Rufus King's credence as ambassador to the Holy See.
GLC05526
18 February 1879
Garfield, James A. (James Abram) (1831-1881)
to Louis Abraham
Discusses the separation of church and states. Corrects a misunderstanding from a speech in which he gave the impression that the "Constitution forbade the states to make any law in aid of religion." What he meant was that the spirit of American...
GLC05559
22 March 1864
Pierrepont, Edwards (1817-1892)
to William Evarts
Recounts a private conversation with the Secretary of State William H. Seward. Discusses presidential politics. Reports that Salmon P. Chase has withdrawn from the election. Remarks, "Mr. Lincoln has the people; there is no doubt of this; but he...
GLC05603.01.02
1825
Blair, John D. (1759-1823)
[Sermons collected from the manuscripts of the late Rev. John D. Blair].
Signed by John Marshall. With pasted signature of E. J. Laughlin on front pastedown. Blair was Chaplain of the Virginia House of Delegates and the sermons are about the death of Washington; criticism of the writings of Thomas Paine; and various...
GLC05605
9 January 1840
Unknown
[Testimonies regarding the capture of the Amistad; includes Cinque's testimony]
Marked "&c Cinqué" at top. Appears to be a continuation of GLC 5636.13. Testimony of Cinqué, leader of the Africans aboard the Amistad, continues. Contains the testimonies of Grabbo and Foolaqua, Amistad mutineers. Includes the testimony of...
GLC05636.14
15 February 1828
Jackson, Andrew (1767-1845)
to Wilson Lumpkin
Responds to a part of a speech given by Lumpkin, a Georgia congressman, dealing with Indian tribes east of the Mississippi. Contends that Indians "can only be perpetuated as tribes, or nations, by concentrating them west of the Mississippi upon...
GLC05695
29 October 1884
Brown, Joseph E. (Joseph Emerson) (1821-1894)
[Speeches delivered by Senator Joseph Emerson Brown, 1880-1884]
Inscribed to son Joseph M. Brown and signed 29 October 1884. Contains speeches addressing various topics dated 1 June 1880- 26 June 1884.
GLC05700
6 April 1858
Buchanan, James (1791-1868)
A Proclamation...concerning the Utah War and its necessity.
Printed declaration by President Buchanan proclaiming that a state of rebellion exists in the Territory of Utah, and offering a pardon to all citizens who submit to the authority of the United States government. The present proclamation mentions...
GLC05708
25 September 1911
Roosevelt, Theodore (1858-1919)
to [George] Gray
An extraordinary and lengthy letter, full of observations about people he met, especially the crowned heads of Europe. Labeled on page 1 "For nobody's eyes but yours." Written while acting as special ambassador for the United States for King Edward...
GLC05750
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