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21 October 1787
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
to Isaac Winslow
Forwards a letter to Winslow from Mrs. Hannah Urquhart. Regrets having to postpone his visit to Boston and discusses business related to the Waldo patent.
GLC02437.03677
3 January 1788
Winslow, Isaac, 1736-1806
to Henry Knox
Discusses a legal matter, possibly related to the Waldo Patent. Mentions Colonel Benjamin Hichborn.
GLC02437.03751
27 January 1802
Vose, Thomas, 1753-1810
[Receipt]
Note of receipt that Benjamin Daggatt has received $54.12 from Vose. Also includes another note of receipt on the verso written in Henry Knox's hand and signed by Benjamin Daggatt.
GLC02437.08795
24 January 1752
Winslow, Isaac, 1709-1777
to Samuel Waldo
Discusses the settling of Waldo's eastern lands.
GLC02437.08955
22 April 1766-circa December 1771
[Thomas Flucker's obligation to Isaac Winslow]
Account of Flucker's debts to Winslow between April 1766 and December 1771.
GLC02437.09034
22 March 1770
Receipt for a bond Winslow received from Thomas Flucker, signed by Joseph [Barnet], John Moore, and several other parties. Lists the pay schedule for the bond.
GLC02437.09062
9 June 1787
Discusses various issues relating to the Waldo patent, including correspondence with his cousins Isaac and Samuel Winslow, and Mr. [Edward H.] Robinson.
GLC02437.09166
10 October 1788
to Samuel Winslow
Discusses legal issues concerning the land owned and taxes owed by his late mother-in-law, Hannah Flucker, in Falmouth, Maine. Extracts are included which list out who the land was sold to and the amount of taxes paid. Expresses his desire to...
GLC02437.09202
13-23 September 1783
United States. Congress
[Resolution]
Copies of two resolves. The first offers the thanks of Congress to General R. Howe for the manner in which he conducted the inquiry into the Pennsylvania Line mutiny; the second resolves to transmit the former to George Washington and have him relay...
GLC02437.02559
18 October 1783
[Proclamation to dissolve the army]
Signed secretarially for Elias Boudinot and Charles Thomson. Congress's resolution to dissolve Continental Army. This resolve was originally enclosed with a letter from George Washington to Henry Knox dated 23 October 1783, GLC02437.09394. Penned in...
GLC02437.02676
1807/01/25
Fulton, Robert, 1765-1815
to [Robert Livingston] re: discussion of the steam boat
Fulton writes a letter to describe the innovations of the steam boat, and how he has calculated its certain success. Docketed on p.12.
GLC03107.04464
24 July 1782
Jackson, William, 1759-1828
[Resolution of Congress repealing all previous resolutions involving the Department of Commissary General of Military Stores]
Extract from the minutes of Congress on the resolution that repealed all previous resolutions on the Department of Commissary General of Military Stores. The minutes were recorded in the War Office and signed by Jackson as Assistant Secretary of War...
GLC02437.01501
3 September 1782
United States. Continental Congress.
[Resolution of Continental Congress]
Signed by Charles Thomson, Secretary of the Continental Congress. Location inferred from location of Continental Congress in 1782. Very similar to GLC02437.01566. Outlines a Congressional resolution detailing the pay and rations of officials in...
GLC02437.01569
10 October 1783
Clark, S., fl. 1783
Return of clothing wanted in the Connecticut Regiment
Lists items by type and amount. Includes hats, shirts, and blankets.
GLC02437.02634
26 November 1786
to David Cook
Informs Captain Cook he cannot help him obtain a promotion to command a company of artillery. Writes, "Congress agreably [sic] to the confederation cannot make any appointments of military officers..."
GLC02437.03070
24 December 1804
Conner, E., fl. 1804
[Account]
Lists transactions between Henry Knox and E[liphabet ?] Conner from 6 January to December of 1804.
GLC02437.08838
circa 1781-1791
Constable, William, 1721-1791
Discusses the sale of land. A date of 1795 was previously inferred and written in pencil, but Constable died in 1791, indicating that the document must have been written prior.
GLC02437.09925
1 July 1786
Nourse, Joseph, 1754-1841
Schedule of requisitions on the several states by the United States in Congress assembled
Lists the requisitions and quotas, date, amount paid and balances due by state. Noted as taken from the Register's Office in the Department of the Treasury.
GLC02437.10584
1781/10/14
Washington, George, 1732-1799
To: Thomas Nelson
Requesting clothes for troops-written 5 days before Cornwallis' surrender at Yorktown.
GLC07956
13 September 1967
Goldstein, Israel, 1896-1986
to John D. Buchanan
Written on stationery of Congregation B'Nai Jeshurdun, New York. Goldstein writes that the United Nations, "weak and faulty an instrument as it is," has been a major deterrent to a world war in the troubled times following World War Two. He...
GLC05508.111
24 October 1950
MacArthur, Douglas, 1880-1964
to Mary Cushman
Writing from his office in the General Headquarters, United Nations Command, MacArthur, as commander-in-chief of the United Nations Command, offers condolence on the death of Mary Cushman's son in the Korean War. He praises devotion to duty and...
GLC05508.173
12 March 1930
Sousa, John Philip, 1854-1932
to John W. Hughes
Sousa writes to Hughes remarking that the only way of judging music is whether or not it has beauty. He discusses differences between composers of the "olden days" and those of today. Sousa believes inspiration for writing music comes from...
GLC05508.231
February 28, 1803
Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826
[Two acts of Congress which offer protection of seamen and a partial ban on imported slaves]
The first act is titled: "An Act supplementary to the "Act concerning Consuls and Vice-Consuls, and for the further protection of American Seamen." The second act is titled: "An Act to prevent the importation of certain Persons into certain States...
GLC05198
6 April 1804
Tayler, John, fl. 1804
Address to the Republican electors of the state of New York
Address to the Republican electors of New York from the Committee of Publication and Correspondence reccomending Morgan Lewis over Aaron Burr to become the Governor of New York state. Docket on verso. Twelve names are printed on the bottom of the...
GLC05200
1763
George III, King of Great Britain, 1738-1820
A Proclamation.
The proclamation establishes colonial rule over former French and Spanish possessions in Canada, Florida, Grenada and other areas; it offers tolerance to Roman Catholics; it calls for governments and assemblies like those in existing colonies and...
GLC05214
circa 1 December 1862
Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865
Annual message of the President [incomplete]
Gideon Welles's copy of proof sheets of Lincoln's message to Congress, lacking the final page and accompanied by the Government Printing Office pamphlet printing of the message (see GLC05505.02). WIth correction in pencil on page one. Tied at top...
GLC05505.01
May 28, 1953
Einstein, Albert, 1879-1955
to Rose Russell [in German]
Signed with initials. Speaks about the spirit of the Constitution and the Fifth Amendment during the McCarthy hearings and argues that "it is a misuse of congressional immunity to carry out practices which rightly belong to the competence of the...
GLC05322
1781/10/26
Cornwallis, Charles Cornwallis, Marquis, 1738-1805
Important Intelligence! [announcing the surrender of Cornwallis at Yorktown]
"A gentleman who arrived this morning, from Providence, has favoured us with the following Importance Intelligence! [....] This Moment an Express arrived... announcing the glorious Intelligence of the Surrender of Lord Cornwallis, and his Army..."...
GLC05504
29 September 1862
to Edwin M. Stanton
A two-page petition regarding churches in Port Royal, S.C., occupies recto and verso of first leaf. Lincoln's note appears on verso of second leaf. Lincoln writes about the danger of conflict among different religious denominations in their ministry...
GLC05508.008
30 December 1770
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790
to Jane Mecom
Written to his sister concerning various matters, including stories of the threatened loss of his position as colonial postmaster, the difficulties he faces for expressing his political opinions, and sending some books Jane had asked for. Franklin...
GLC05508.003
circa 1910
Uncle Tom's Cabin
J. H. J. Ronner announces a play by Harkins and Barbour of Uncle Tom's Cabin with 200 people in the cast. Boosts, "Cotton pickers, dancers, jubilee singers, Mississippi steamboat." "Scenically the most mammoth production of modern times." At the...
GLC05508.013.01
December 1859
Brown, John, 1800-1859
Address of John Brown to the Virginia Court, when about to receive the sentence of death, for his heroic attempt at Harper's Ferry...
Small broadside with lithograph signature of Brown produced by the Liberator, reprinting his address to the Virginia Court before sentencing. Brown denies wanting to murder or cause an uprising. He argues that his raid on Harper's Ferry was just...
GLC05508.051
1868/02/24
Johnson, Andrew, 1808-1875
House members who voted in favor of Johnson's impeachment, signed by 127 members
Resolution, engrossed on vellum and signed by House members who voted in favor of Johnson's impeachment. Signed by Speaker of the House, Schuyler Colfax, the House Clerk and 126 congressmen. Accompanied (5274.02) by small format Brady composite...
GLC05274.01
1868
Brady, Mathew B., 1823-1896
Managers of the House of Representatives of the impeachment of Andrew Johnson
A small format composite picture by Brady. Includes images of Benjamin F. Butler, James F. Wilson, Thaddeus Stevens, George S. Boutwell, Thomas Williams, John A. Logan and John Armour Bingham. These men were selected by the House to serve as managers...
GLC05274.02
16 December 1798
to James McHenry
States he is stuck on the Susquehanna River because of low tide and bad winds. Takes the opportunity to discuss administration of the Provisional Army. Says War Department should only communicate with a concentrated military leadership, or else it...
GLC05319
1803/10/17
Pickering, Timothy, 1745-1829
[Speech in favor of the twelfth amendment]
Pickering argues that the proposed twelfth amendment, which would reform the Electoral College, would help realize the intent of the framers and give the Constitution "stability and duration." Referring to the contentious, drawn-out presidential...
GLC05321.02
12 August 1790
Sherman, Roger, 1721-1793
to Samuel Huntington
Reports to the Governor of Connecticut about the actions of Congress in the most recent session. Encloses notes on the acts and laws passed (not present). Informs him of the provision for funding domestic debt and states that though both Houses...
GLC05282
February 12, 1788
Adams, John, 1735-1826
to Benjamin Rush re: balanced government under the Constitution
Adams mentions his Defence (just received by Rush) and writes "It is an opinion here that they [the volumes] contributed Somewhat to to restore permanent Tranquility to this Commonwealth, as well as Suppress the pestilent County Conventions...
GLC05289
1953/10/16
Kennedy, John Fitzgerald, 1917-1963
Address of Senator John F. Kennedy of Massachusetts at Executive Committee Meeting
Advance copy of the address given at American Legion National Headquarters, Indianapolis, Indiana. Criticizes the weakness of the American Air Force, compared to the Soviets, and advocates "a Strategic Air Force with sufficient retaliatory powers."...
GLC05313
1780/04/19
to Lieutenant of Berkeley Co. re: plans to avenge murders of settlers by Indians
Signed as governor. Planning to retaliate with militia for the murder of frontier settlers by British-backed Indians. "We have been too long diverted by humanity from enforcing good behavior by severe chastisement. Savages are to be curbed by fear...
GLC05710
1863
Manville, C.M., fl. 1863
Deserters.
Broadside listing delinquent drafted men who failed to report at the proper time in the 13th District of Pennsylvania. Lists their ages, occupation, and residence. Seems to contain about 200 names, in 3 columns. Eight of the names are highlighted in...
GLC05646
1797
Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804
Observations on certain documents contained in... no. V & VI ...
Disbound. Printed by John Bioren for John Fenno. The famous "Reynolds pamphlet." Responding to charges against Hamilton of speculation while serving as Sec. of State. Howes H120, Evans 32222. Full title: "Observations on certain documents contained...
GLC05649.01
25 September 1831
Allyn, Nelson, fl. 1831
to Joseph Allyn
Nelson writes to his brother Joseph in Connecticut, roughly one month after Nat Turner's Rebellion. Discusses family and mutual acquaintances, noting he is in good health. Writes, "the insurrection of the blacks have made greate disturbance here...
GLC05655
May 1862
[Confederate Civil War map of the Army of Mississippi camp at Corinth, Mississippi]
Manuscript map shows the lines of entrenchments and reinforcements, the Danville Road, cultivated land, camp roads, a cotton press, the O & M Railroad and C & M Railroad, and General William J. Hardee's headquarters. Map was blind stamped while...
GLC05668
3-4 November 1829
Byrne, John, fl. 1829
[Contract for the purchase of a slave named "Kitty"]
John Byrne "hires" Kitty to James B. Bailey for $200 for a term of seventy years. To uphold his part of the contract, Bailey has "to furnish the said negro girl Kitty with good holesome provisions & comfortable clothing & also to treat her with...
GLC05679
1755 ca.
Frye, Thomas, 1710-1762
His most Sacred Majesty George IIId, King of Britain, &c.
This document is a mezzotint depicting King George III. Three names are associated with the making of this print. The first, which is noted in the lower left corner of the engraving, is T. Frye. The note next to his name reads "ad vivum delineavit"...
GLC05694
1849
Johnson, D.C., fl. 1912
[Scraps no. 1., 1849. New Series].
Cartoons satirizing changing social mores, especially the changing role of women in society and politics. Includes cartoons showing men asking permission of wives and mothers before engaging in activities and a gallant woman proposing to a bashful...
GLC05703
circa 1861-1865
Silsbee, Case & Co.
As Navy captain, standing full-length portrait with hat in right hand
Ink inscription on recto "Fairfax." Graphite inscription on verso "Capt. Fairfax." Photographers imprint on verso: "Silsbee, Case & Co. Photograph Artists, 299 1/2 Washington St. Boston."
GLC05111.02.1403
John Adolph Dahlgren. as admiral, standing full length portrait next to "Dahlgren" cannon
Graphite inscription on recto "John Adolph Dahlgren." Graphite inscription on verso "Dalgreen [sic]." Photographers imprint on verso: "Brady's National Photographic Portrait Galleries No 352 Pennsylvania Av Washington DC & Broadway & Tenth Street New...
GLC05111.02.1434
Sheridan, Philip Henry, 1831-1888
As major general, seated 1/2 length portrait with crossed arms and wearing hat
Sheridan appears to be waering a non-uniform hat. Graphite inscription on verso "76" "Gen. Sheridan." Photographers imprint on verso: "Brady & Co.'s National Photographic Portrait Galleries No. 352 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington DC and Broadway &...
GLC05111.02.1438
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