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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
1863 ca.
Banks, Nathaniel Prentiss, 1816-1894
Engraving with original painted border showing Banks, Battle of Port Hudson, etc
Oval engraving, retouched, surrounded by a painted gouache border illustrating Banks's career as a politician and general. Possibly intended for reproduction. Signed lower right by "Wm Thomberger."
GLC07449
[1863]
Baird, Henry C., 1825-1912
Washington and Jackson on Negro Soldiers...
Title continued: "Gen. Banks on the Bravery of Negro troops..." Includes one page poem by George F. Boker, at end. Urging Union use of black troops; Banks' report on Port Hudson.
GLC07417
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
4 May 1865
[Crowd in front of Lincoln's Springfield home after funeral]
Image of Lincoln's funeral train and Springfield townspeople posed in front of the late President's home, following his burial at Oak Ridge Cemetery on May 4. The home is draped in mourning and decorated with evergreens. Some members of the crowd are...
GLC07418
1781/01/19
Carrington, Edward, 1749-1810
to unknown re: mission in Philadelphia and need for money
"You must naturally conclude that in taking up this business in its present situation, supplies of money will be necessary." Probably written to Robert Morris.
GLC07420
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
19 December 1781
Crane, John, 1744-1805
to Henry Knox
Writes to inform Knox of his "wishes that the detachment from the Regiment may joine us" if consistent with Knox's plans. They are acquiring clothing for the regiment and he wants the men to anticipate the new clothes and feel satisfaction from...
GLC02437.01307
20 February 1782
Received last letter from Knox and is waiting for General William Heath's arrival with an unnamed Sergeant to convene a party of men. Will respond to Knox as soon as they return.
GLC02437.01357
22 November 1783
Townsend, David, 1753-1829
[Certificate of illness]
Countersigned by Samuel Adams, a hospital surgeon. Certifies that soldiers in the general hospital are "so reduced by Sickness as totally to disqualify them for any Kind of military Duty & in our Opinion they will continue in that situation thro'...
GLC02437.02793
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