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21 March 1863
Burnett, Lawrence T., fl. 1862-1863
The confederate states. [Vol. 6, no. 37 (March 21, 1863)]
Exemption bill; resolutions against Lincoln. White and cream floral pattern.
GLC06208.21
7 August 1863
The confederate states. [Vol. 4, no. 43 (August 7, 1863)]
Exchange order for captured soldiers. Reprinted notice to citizens, report of Mississippi militia, benefits for solders' families. Encouraging editorial. Acts of the Louisiana legislature. Slave ads. Gray and white swirl pattern outlined in...
GLC06208.27
13 June 1776
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
to William Knox
Comments on Benjamin Harrod's unchristian demand to be paid for taking care of Knox's bookstore merchandise while Knox was out of Boston. Explains the arrangements he made with Harrod and how they were being violated. Mentions that his books will...
GLC02437.00341
9 January 1840
[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
29 August 1776
Knox, William, 1756-1795
to Henry Knox
Gives a detailed account of a town meeting in Boston's Old Brick Meeting House about smallpox, and a debate over the propriety of multiple office holding especially when it links civil and military authorities. [James] Otis and Major [Paul] Revere...
GLC02437.00430
28 July 1776
Discusses the recent American victory in Charleston, South Carolina, and praises the patriotism and dedication of those in the southern campaign. Notes Captain Skimmer (possibly a privateer) seized a large ship and brought it to Marblehead...
GLC02437.00397
16 January 1860
Moore, John, 1826-1907
to Mary Kelly
Reports that General Albert S. Johnston sent him to make a professional visit on Bill Hickman, a Mormon who had been shot. Describes meeting Brigham Young's first wife. Disparages Young's wife and the other Mormon ladies he met. Comments on...
GLC04194.27
17 May 1935
Todd, Beatrice, fl. 1935
to Harry K. Weymer
Authenticating "Against Hoarding," a draft of a speech or commentary by Secretary of the Treasury Ogden Mills. Includes Mills's signature in pencil. Todd was Mills's secretary.
GLC02977.01
circa 1861
Epitaph on the United States Of America.
Confederate Broadside published by Evans & Cogswell commenting on the Union, Freedom , Equality, etc., and listing nearly every argument for Secession. "Here lie the mutilated and disjointed remains of the noblest form of Government." A main target...
GLC08297
1828
Jackson, Andrew, 1767-1845
Election poster with prominent Americans.
"Wellington's Invincibles: Jackson at New Orleans/Adams at Ghent" Election poster with prominent Americans.
GLC08317
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