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11 September 1776
Moncada, Fernando de Rivera y, fl. 1775-1776
to Antonio Bucareli (in Spanish)
Discusses food shortages and insufficient supplies.
GLC06287.04
16 September 1776
Discusses distribution of domestic animals among the missions.
GLC06287.05
22 September 1776
Rivera y Moncada, Fernando de, 1725-1781
to Antonio Bucareli
Discusses Native American uprising of 9 August 1776. Comments on differences between Christians and "barbarian" Indians.
GLC06287.06
1776/01-02
Inquiry and report re: Indian rebellion at San Diego Presidio, 1775 [in Spanish]
A 20 page report on the Summer 1775 uprising that consists of a continuous series of documents signed by Moncada (pp. 3, 5, 10, 13, 15, 16, 18 and 20) and Ortega (pp. 10, 12 and 14).
GLC06288
20 March 1747
Sadelmayer, Jacobo, fl. 1747-1751
to Juan A. Balthasar (in Spanish)
Need to establish five new missions in Primeria Alta, California and parts of Mexico and Arizona. Evaluation of likely places, information on local Indians and settlers, past problems and possible future complications.
GLC06289
November 1750-December 1750
[Relacion de la entrada (in Spanish)].
Detailed account of exploration, including discussions of the evaluation of Indian tribes' prospects for conversion, the desire to obtain horses, and the reputation of Father Kino.
GLC06290
1751
Supplementum ad historiam Primeria Alta (in Latin).
Description of expeditions of 1737 - 1748. Includes information about Indian settlements, customs and potential problems.
GLC06291
1698
Salvatierra, Juan María de, 1648-1717
to Antonio Abarea [in Spanish]
Addresses the audience of Guadalajara on the day of the birth of Our Lady of [Loreto]. Discusses the English threat, the weakness of the Spanish crown, and the general situation of the Catholic religion in Mexico.
GLC06292
26 November 1833
Santa Anna, Antonio López de, 1794-1876
[Decree secularizing California missions and opening them to colonization].
GLC06294
circa 6 May 1773
Serra, Junipero, 1713-1784
Minutes of meeting of Vice Regal War Junta and Ministry of Treasury (in Spanish).
Includes a 32 point report by Serra on missionaries and soldiers of Ancillary presidios. Discusses discipline, temptations of flesh, criminal activities, supplies and attempts to separate military and religious aspects of the order in California.
GLC06295
24 October 1775
to Hernando de Rivera (in Spanish)
Discusses salaries and rations for servants at a California mission.
GLC06296.01
1775/10/24
re: description of precedent among soldiers re: rations and salaries, (in Spanish)
GLC06296.02
3 August 1771
Verger, Rafael, fl. 1771
to Manuel L. Casa Fonda (in Spanish)
Report on new missions in Monterey. Includes physical conditions of the buildings, abilities of missionaries, obstacles due to local resistance among Indians, settlers and California ranchers.
GLC06297
1857
Long, John Dixon, 1817-1894
Pictures of slavery in church and state; including personal reminiscences, biographical sketches, anecdotes, etc. etc...
(title continues)... with an appendix, containing the views of John Wesley and Richard Watson on slavery. Published by Long, an abolitionist and minister of the Philadelphia annual conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church. In conclusion...
GLC06232.05
28 July 1864
Andrew, John A. (John Albion), 1818-1867
A Proclamation for a day of humiliation and prayer.
Reprinting of Lincoln's proclamation of 7 July 1864 calling for a day of prayer for the people of the United States in order to bring about the end of the Civil War and the continuation of the Union. Printed again by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts...
GLC06234
20 April 1873
Howe, Julia Ward, 1819-1910
[Woman's Festival of Universal Peace].
Written on an offprint of a brief essay by Howe from an 1873 issue of the "Woman's Journal." Howe asks for help to achieve the goals outlined in the essay. Includes a prayer by Mary N. [illegible]: "the root of evil of women's position begins in the...
GLC06242
22 September 1789
Collister, Thomas, fl. 1789
[Note]
Note of receipt of Henry Knox for £2, 17s. for rector fees and other items.
GLC02437.08624
11 February 1784
Gibbs, Caleb, fl. 1748-1818
[Court martial of soldiers from Constitution Island]
Major Gibbs serves as president. Contains the detailed proceedings of the trial of a group of soldiers from Constitution Island who broke into the home and store of David Sands, a Quaker. According to GLC02437.02948, they "abused his Wife, and...
GLC02437.02949
11 December 1790
Cornell, Ezekiel, 1733-1800
to Henry Knox
Tells Knox that Benjamin Bourn will be bearing this letter on his way to Philadelphia to take his seat in the House of Representatives. Points to Bourn's visit with him as "evidence to you that he is not an Anti" [possible anti-federalist or anti...
GLC02437.04794
22 March 1782
Cutting, John Browne, fl. 1782-1797
Thoughts on various topics of the day, including the ways people understand the war and military strategy; shifting American perceptions of the war, especially those of people in Massachusetts; financial problems and supply shortages; squabbles among...
GLC02437.01374
11 March 1900
Gates, Mary C. Bishop, ?-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 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
14 November 1833
Pickering, John, 1737-1805
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
circa 1870
Evans, John M., fl. 1870
Jesus Holds My Hand
Five stanzas of the hymn with musical score (originally adhered at the top of the page).
GLC05508.099
20 December 1870
Ewing, Thomas, 1829-1896
to Archbishop Purcell
Responding that he cannot adopt the Archbishop's suggestions. Although he believes Christianity is the greatest moral and social boon to man, he can neither avow nor disavow Catholicism before he has sincere and complete faith.
GLC05508.100
18 April 1967
Ferrer, Jose, 1912-1992
to Marshall E. Bean
Ferrer thanks Bean for his inspirational message of faith.
GLC05508.101
4 October 1870
Fillmore, Millard, 1800-1874
to George M. Fillmore
Fillmore offers condolence upon the death of his nephew's child. He urges his nephew to submit to the dictates of Providence. 1 black and white full length seated engraving of Millard Fillmore included.
GLC05508.102
24 April 1943
Fosdick, Harry Emerson, 1878-1969
to Frank Mock
Written on stationery of Riverside Church. Fosdick reprimands Mock for a downhearted letter and encourages him to keep his faith during the dark times of WWII. He also warns that we must win the peace this time (as opposed to WWI) because the next...
GLC05508.104
3 May 1810
Furman, Richard, fl. 1810
to Rev. Jedediah Morse
Reverend Furman hopes that bad weather will keep the Reverend Morse's ship from sailing until the next day so he will be able to preach that night. He encloses copies of the letters Morse lent to him and remarks that he is glad to know that serious...
GLC05508.105
6 March 1941
Gandhi, Mahatma, 1869-1948
to Dr. Susai
Gandhi comments on Dr. Susai's discontent with the Catholic Church. He suggests Susai revert to his original faith. (Month confirmed from post-marked envelope.)
GLC05508.108
16 December 1896
Gibbons, John, fl. 1896
to unknown
Cardinal Gibbons discusses his new book, "The Ambassador of Christ." The book's purpose "is to demonstrate the dignity and responsibility of the Christian ministry."
GLC05508.109
14 November 1881
Gordon, Charles, fl. 1881
to Capt. Murray
Gordon commiserates with Murray about the drudgery and loneliness of their prospective assignments. He writes that despite their trials, God assures their salvation. Murray's stokers and men are under Gordon's care.
GLC05508.112
7 February 1944
Graham, Martha, 1894-1991
to Kit
Graham discusses her feelings and perceptions about a party attended in Kit's honor and the way Kit has touched so many people. She also discusses her belief in "a Great Source," or living energy, from which one can draw strength and power.
GLC05508.114
21 March 1966
Grant, Cary, 1904-1986
Grant cannot send a photo of him and his wife. He hopes that through prayer and faith Bean will overcome his illness.
GLC05508.115
circa 3 July 1900
Grant, Elizabeth, 1797-1885
to Bliss Isley
Grant does not recall her father-in-law attending church during the five years she lived in his house. She doubts the assertion that Grant chose the Bible passage over which he took his Oath of Office. She corrects his version of Grant baptism...
GLC05508.116
1 September 1794
Green, Ashbel, 1762-1848
Green introduces Rev. Dr. Keith, a minister from the congregational church in Charleston, SC. He believes Morse will receive much pleasure from both Keith's preaching and his conversations. Green apologizes for not writing often, citing that his...
GLC05508.117
March 1936
Guest, Edgar A., 1881-1959
My Creed
A personal philosophy Guest tried to live by, much of it dealing with ethics and decorum: "... to be strict with myself, but patient and lenient with others; to give the advantage , but never to ask for it; to be kindly to all, but kindlier to the...
GLC05508.118
16 November 1854
Hale, Sarah J.B., 1788-1879
to Ninian W. Edwards
Hale writes to the Superintendent of Illinois public schools, Ninian W. Edwards, to ask him to consider the suitability of her book, "The Bible Reading Book" for the classroom. She claims the book is already being used at a number of other schools...
GLC05508.121
25 September 1952
Harrison, William K. Jr., 1895-1987
to Orlando C. Mood
Harrison writes a lengthy discussion of his Christian faith and experiences. He draws heavily on references to passages in the Bible. The end of the letter discusses the Korean War and the reorganization of the Far East Command. Harrison would...
GLC05508.123
4 May 1966
Heyerdahl, Thor, 1914-2002
Heyerdahl responds to Bean after having taken a three month trip around the world. He shares his religious views, stating that he believes the spirit is eternal. He beleives human senses are limited, but trick us into thinking we know reality in...
GLC05508.126
circa 1820
Hill, Rowland, fl. 1820
to Robert Bolton
Rowland, an evangelical preacher, discusses a possible meeting with Mr. Jay somewhere between Wotten and Bath. Also, he also does not know the result of the correspondence between Mr. Potter and Bolton. Dated Saturday evening.
GLC05508.128
22 April 1874
Holmes, Oliver Wendell, 1809-1894
[Lord of the Universe shield us...]
Holmes writes: "Lord of the Universe shield us and guide us / Trusting Thee always through shadow and sun! / Thou hast united us. Who shall divide us? / Keep us, O keep us the Many in One."
GLC05508.132
17 January 1857
Houston, Sam, 1793-1863
[Sam Houston letter and advertisement] [Decimalized .01- .02]
See descriptions in GLC05508.133.01-.02
GLC05508.133
4 December 1855
to John H. Houston
Houston writes that if the American Party (Know-Nothing Party) is to succeed they must admit Protestant naturalized citizens, but not Catholics because of their allegiance to foreign powers [i.e. the Pope]. He writes that they cannot jeopardize...
GLC05508.134
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