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1861
Bull's Run [Confederate song about Battle of Bull Run]
Confederate imprint of lyrics to tune of "Wait for the wagon".
GLC07042
1788/04/01
Hancock, John, 1737-1793
re: 300,000 acres of western territory agreed to be ceded by state of New York
Also discusses funds for "extinquishing by purchase the claims of the native indians". Clerical signatures of Hancock and Samuel Adams. Noted by John Avery Jr. as a "True Copy"
GLC07044
1832/02/16
Bell, John, 1797-1869
to Powhatan Ellis re: Indian land purchase
Requests to consult President on legal matter.
GLC07045
1 May 1863
Bryan, M.K., fl. 1863
Regulations for the city of Franklin.
"For the City of Franklin and Persons within our Jurisdiction." Occupation orders printed by the Provost Marshal's office. Printed on cream floral pattern wallpaper.
GLC07046
1898/04/12
Emerich, Edward, fl. 1898
Spanish-American war diary kept by a private in 1st Colorado Volunteer Infantry
"Dietario" printed at Barcelona, but written by Emerich in English. Discusses journey to and army life in the Philippines. Accompanied by a collateral photograph
GLC07048
1802
Johnson, Paul R., fl. 1802
A letter to Thomas Jefferson, President of the United States...
by Junius Philaeneus. Denouces Jefferson.
GLC07037
1781
Barton, William, 1748-1831
Observations on the nature and use of paper credit
Includes proposals for a national bank. Ex-libris stamps.
GLC07038
1845/06/11
The Address of the Southern and Western Liberty Convention
GLC07039
1864
Herman, David, fl. 1864
Diary of drummer boy in 138th Pennsylvania Regt.
Refers to Brandywine, Shenandoah, siege of Petersburg, and Winchester.
GLC07007
2 April 1828
Key, Francis Scott, 1779-1843
to John H. B. Latrobe
Concerning an American Colonization Society legal settlement arising from the transportation of cargo and colonists. Francis Scott Key, a lawyer and member of the society, brainstorms ideas for diminishing their liability. Latrobe was also a lawyer...
GLC07100
2 February 1793
Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826
to Charles W. Dumas
Sends Dumas plans for the construction of Washington, D.C. "with a desire that they may be exhibited" in Europe. Accompanied by a 1792 Andrew Ellicott Map from "Columbian Magazine" (GLC 7104.02).
GLC07104.01
1792
Ellicott, Andrew, fl. 1792
[Map of Washington, D.C.].
Engraved folding map removed from the "Columbian Magazine." Included with a letter from Thomas Jefferson to Charles W. Dumas (GLC07104.01).
GLC07104.02
10 June 1801
to James Dinsmore
Discusses the renovation and construction of the dome at Monticello. "I wonder the Copper sheets had not got to hand, as it is very long since they left Philadelphia. the steps, or plinths for the dome must be got from Fluvanna...." States that it...
GLC07105
31 December 1863
Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865
to Edwin M. Stanton re: discharge of jailed Confederate conscript
The soldier was a nephew of Lincoln's aquaintance, John Tipton, who has "Lost one brother, and another crippled for life, in our service"
GLC07107
7 July 1864
[Authorization to affix the seal to "my proclamation," for a day of national humiliation and prayer]
Partially printed document ordering the seal affixed to a presidential proclamation praying for an end to the Civil War. A pencil note on verso explains the circumstances of the document.
GLC07108
25 August 1777
Monroe, James, 1758-1831
to John Francis Mercer
Written by Monroe as a major in William Alexander's (aka Lord Stirling) brigade of George Washington's army to Colonel Mercer, captain in the 3rd Virginia Regiment. Recipient is inferred from the third page of the letter where Monroe asks for...
GLC07111
11 September 1789
Washington, George, 1732-1799
to Thomas Mifflin
Presidential circular letter in which Washington transmits to Mifflin "the duplicates of the two Acts - one to establish the Treasury Department - and one for registering and clearing Vessels, regulating the coasting trade, and for other purposes."
GLC07116
1812/03/04
Adams, John Quincy, 1767-1848
to Thomas B. Adams
Signed with his initial "A." Adams discusses family matters, his declining a seat on the Supreme Court. He expects war with Great Britain: "All the information that we receive from the United States... indicates a disposition and measures leading to...
GLC07118
1842/04/24
to Samuel Elliot re: inability to review Elliot's book
Returning Elliot's book "upon Politics and Law, Morals and Religion" and saying he is unable "to give my opinion upon its merits" because of "perpetual pressure of indispensable occupations and absorbing cares." He writes "I have read many of its...
GLC07119
19 September 1708
Bemis, James, 1690-?
to Ephraim Bemis
Writes to his parents to relay that he is in good health. Implores them to arrange for his release from his duty as a soldier, fearing that if he does not return home soon he will lose his trade. Also notes an Indian attack on Casco Fort. Written...
GLC07097
21 March 1802
Clay, Henry, 1777-1852
to Jacob Burdett
Written by Clay as a lawyer in Lexington, Kentucky, before he began his political career to Burdett as an attorney in Cincinnati, Ohio. References a previous letter by Burdett respecting Jim, a runaway slave whose status was in question. Says an...
GLC07098
21 November 1840
Baldwin, Roger Sherman, 1793-1863
to Theodore Sedgwick
Discusses a two hundred page report (possibly of the Amistad case). Mentions Lewis Tappan, an abolitionist who supported the Amistad Africans' freedom. Discusses the authenticity of treaties admitted as evidence in the Amistad case at District...
GLC07099
14 November 1793
Adams, John, 1735-1826
to Benjamin Lincoln
Adams as vice president to Lincoln after his unsuccessful mission to make peace with the Northwest Indians. Says he read with interest Lincoln's report on why peace was not achieved. Says the report fits with the facts he learned while in Europe and...
GLC07101
6 May 1781
Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786
to Thomas Sumter
Writes to General Sumter about Lord Cornwallis's movements, concluding that he is "rather inclined to think that he will leave everything here and move northward." Discusses the arrival of some supplies. Comments "I fully agree with you that...
GLC07103
30 September 1821
to James Breckinridge
Discusses the plans for construction and related finances at the University of Virginia. Proctor of the University Arthur Brockenbrough was involved in assessing the costs so that they could plan for the construction of a library.
GLC07106
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