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1842/01/09
Buchanan, James, 1791-1868
to Isaac Winters re: Whig administrators and the removal of Democrats
Discusses his lack of influence with Whig administrators, the removal of Democrats from office. Also, proscription suspended.
GLC04902
1911/05/06
Taft, William H. (William Howard), 1857-1930
to Hugh H. Hanna
Discusses an endorsement of his proposed arbitration treaty between the United States and Great Britain. Taft would like the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church to withhold their public endorsement until a specific agreement has been...
GLC04932.01
21 June 1821
Adams, John, 1735-1826
to William Smith Shaw
Discusses his interest in Native American religion and his difficulties in learning about it because of Indians reluctance to speak on the topic. Describes his attempts to learn about Native American religion from a Mr. Alexander McGillivray, the...
GLC04880
23 January 1882
Young, Ann Eliza, 1844-?
to unknown
Written to the chairman of an anti-Mormonism meeting to be held in Farwell Hall, Chicago. The former wife of Brigham Young denounces Mormonism as a "Political, social and religious monstrosity." Young left Mormonism eight years earlier and welcomes...
GLC04893
1838/12
Jackson, Andrew, 1767-1845
to Frederick W. Porter
Jackson's letter is one page, written on the back of a two page letter sent to him by Porter. The address is also from Porter's letter. Porter's letter was sent from Philadelphia 27 November 1838. Porter's letter explains to Jackson that "A friend...
GLC04913
1852/06/27
Pierce, Franklin, 1804-1869
to Mary Aiken re: acknowledges congratulations from sister-in-law
After winning the Democratic Presidential nomination, he acknowledges congratulations from his sister-in-law, thanks his family and Christian faith.
GLC04927
1776/07/25
Rutledge, John, fl. 1739-1800
Pay order for a minister's salary for William P. Graham of Prince Wm. Parish
Signed as a member of a committee. On verso the minister has asked that money be paid to another party.
GLC04842.36
31 October 1777
Huntington, Jedediah, 1743-1818
to Colonel Williams
Huntington as a General of Connecticut forces in the Continental Army to a Colonel Williams, whose larger identity could not be ascertained. Says that Williams might have money that was sent to help his father. Sends along information of General...
GLC04791
1863/07/12 ca.
Gutekunst, Frederick, 1831-1917
Lutheran Theological Seminary from second story of Foulk House, Gettysburg, PA., 12 July 1863 ca.
Taken by Gutekunst. Accompanying text panel reads: "Scenes from the battlefield at Gettysburg, PA. The Seminary. Being the left of our Line of Battle on the 1st of July. In front of the Grove to the right is the spot where General Reynolds fell."...
GLC05111.01.0227
Chambersburg Pike with Lutheran Seminary to the left. 12 July 1863 ca.
Taken by Gutekunst. Inscription on recto reads: "Chambersburg Pike. 1st day." An inscription on the verso elaborates further: "Gen'l. view of the battlefield of the first of July the road in the foreground is the Chambersburg Pike the ridge in the...
GLC05111.01.0230
1865/04
O'Sullivan, Timothy H., 1840-1882
Blanford Church, Petersburg, Virginia. [April 1865]
Negative by Timothy O'Sullivan, published by Alexander Gardner. From Gardner's "Photo. Sketchbook of the Civil War" Vol. 2, plate 85. With text plate attached.
GLC05111.01.0262
1864/06
Charles City Court House, rear view. June 1864.
Negative by Timothy O'Sullivan, published by Alexander Gardner. Taken from Gardner's "Sketchbook of the Civil War," vol. 2, plate No. 68. The original text plate is still attached.
GLC05111.01.0263
1865- ca. [Post war]
Roche, Thomas C., fl. 1861-1865
Post-war view of Richmond from Gamble's Hill.
Former owner claims the photographer may be Tomas Roche. Taken from a slightly different angle than Gardner's famous 6 April 1865 panoramic photograph which shows the destruction of Richmond. Visible in the distance are the Spotswood Hotel [as...
GLC05111.01.0290
1 March 1864
Gibbs, Alfred, 1823-1868
to F. S. Cozzens
Written from camp near Culpeper. Missed Cozzens on a recent trip to Washington, D.C. On the train to Washington, sat beside a Presbyterian parson. Told the parson he was a brevet Bishop in the Army of the Potomac. Notes that the parson was...
GLC05033
10 November 1861
Mansfield, Joseph K.F., 1803-1862
to A. T. Goodman
General Mansfield replies to Goodman's request for his autograph. Says "You ask my autograph - If I could close this unhappy war as easily as I can comply with your complementary request, I should be happy. We are now engaged in a contest from which...
GLC05042.01
16 August 1864
Prince, Henry, 1811-1892
to Ulysses S. Grant
Written in the hand of Captain Russell, aide-de-camp. Reports on events which occurred since Prince was assigned to command the District of Kentucky. Relates that he was superceded unannounced by another commander (possibly Stephen Gano Burbridge)...
GLC05049
10 May 1886
Whittier, John G., 1807-1892
Whittier declines an invitation to a religious festival because it coincides with the Quarterly Meeting of Friends (Quakers) at Amesbury, Massachusetts. He discusses schisms within his correspondent's religious community, particularly the debate over...
GLC05092.01
14 May 1881
to Sallie E. Bickford
Whittier declines Bickford's invitation to a Union meeting because he has a Quaker meeting the day before in Amesbury.
GLC05092.02
circa 25 October 1892
[Program for the play Hiawatha]
Performed at the Shawmut Universalist Church. Includes pencil notes (possibly designating who will perform each part). Contains a list of names on verso of persons responsible for different aspects of production. The name "Sarah Bickford" is...
GLC05092.03.01
circa 1785
Madison, Dolley, 1768-1849
to Eliza Brooke, Jr.
News of a Quaker community in Philadelphia, where she had recently moved. Includes comments on the marriage of local couples. Signed "D. Payne."
GLC05102
17 May 1788
Pemberton, James, 1723-1809
to Moses Brown
The letter is written in traditional Quaker fashion without reference to the pagan names of months, and instead uses numbers for dates throughout. Written by Pemberton, a Quaker merchant and philanthropist in Philadelphia, to Brown, a well-known...
GLC04980
1772
Rush, Benjamin, 1746-1813
[The Holy Bible; inscribed by Benjamin Rush].
Presented by him to his daughter, Ann Emily Rush.
GLC04998.01
circa 1802-1813
to Ann Emily Rush Cuthbert
Also written on by Cuthbert, Rush's eldest daughter. He writes, "permit me my dear child to remind you of the promises you made me the evening before we parted. I shall not be happy till I hear of your having fulfilled them. I send you herewith a...
GLC04998.02
1863
French & Co.
[Artillery park in Vicksburg captured at its surrender with Methodist and Catholic Churchs behind]
A print of a photograph taken near Vicksburg, MS in 1863 after Confederate loss of the city to the Union Army. Inscription on verso: "One of the parks of artillery Vicksburg captured at its surrender Methodist Church in the front Catholic Church...
GLC05111.01.0090
July 1863
Gardner, James, 1832-?
Dunkard Church on Antietam Battlefied, after battle damge was repaired. [July 1863]
Negative by J. Gardner. Taken from "Gardner's Photographic Sketchbook of the Civil War. No. 21" with text accompanying panel. Heavy fighting took place around the church, and after the battle it was used as a field hospital. This photogrpah was...
GLC05111.01.0189
1859-1890
Epperly, Christian M., 1837-1904
[Collection of Christian M. Epperly, 54th regiment, Virginia, artillery] [decimalized]
The collection contains 136 letters (122 war-date) mostly from Private Christian M. Epperly to his wife, Mary Epperly, living in Floyd County. The collection also contains a few letters from Mary Epperly to her husband. Throughout the war, Epperly's...
GLC02715
1837-1929
Burpee, Thomas Francis, 1830-1864
[Collection of Thomas Francis Burpee, field and staff, 21st regiment, Connecticut, infantry] [Decimalized .001- .385]
Mentions Fredericksburg, Suffolk, North Carolina, and the 1863 Virginia campaign. Burpee was wounded at Cold Harbor, Virginia on June 9, 1864 and died a few days later. The collection includes memorabilia connected to his death. Collection includes...
GLC02744
1862-1892
Wright, Sereno A., fl. 1862-1863
[Collection of Sereno A. Wright, B company, 24th regiment, Connecticut, infantry] [Decimalized .01- .49]
Collection of a soldier in the 24th Connecticut Volunteers who died in Louisiana. Includes 43 letters, 3 envelopes, 2 wedding announcements, 1 funeral annoucement and 1 calling card. 34 of the letters date from 1862-1863, and the balance are family...
GLC02751
1701/09/16
Livingston, John
to Robert Livingston re: Livingston's problems with the Government
John writes home to discuss the problems that father wrote of to son, namely the difficulties in being reimbursed for the moneys outlayed for the Provincial Government. He says "I hope since god has been so merceyfull as for to Releve us of one Govr...
GLC03107.00637
1702
Livingston, Robert, 1654-1728
'A Sayre [Satire] upon the Times'
Verse entitled "A Saytr upon ye Times." Caustic critique of an "Unhappy York," where a manipulative church and king have allowed the colony's political affairs to become rife with corruption and hypocrisy. In New York "villians triumph under a...
GLC03107.00692
1713/03/24
Meech, Thomas, fl. 1713
to Robert Livingston re: denial of the marriage of his daughter
Meech denies reports that his daughter has married, and sharply criticizes the sacrilege that he has seen in his church. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.00980
1713/01/05
Livingston, Gilbert, 1718-1789
to Robert Livingston re: christening of Gilbert's child
Gilbert explains that he and his wife have not yet christened their child, as they are waiting for Robert and the rest of the family to arrive, which has been delayed due to weather. He also mentions that the child seems sickly, which makes them...
GLC03107.01003
1713/04/24
Vetch, Samuel, 1668-1732
to Robert Livingston re: family concerns
Vetch expresses concern over the loss of John Livingston's wife, and hopes that his wife and her sister Jo[h]anna will be in each other's company soon. He also mentions some trouble abroad relating to hostility against Protestants.
GLC03107.01007
1713/07/09
to Robert Livingston re: invitation to learn more of Elizabeth Knight
John expresses his regret that his parents believe Elizabeth Knight to be of poor character, and asks that they write to the Minister of the North Church in Boston, where Elizabeth was brought up, in order to confirm that she is of good fortune and...
GLC03107.01019
1714/03/30
Jamison, David, fl. 1619-1717
to Robert Livingston re: political affairs
Jamison mentions a rumor of Governor Hunter's removal, discusses a growing fear of a religious war involving France and Spain, and also writes of the trouble between Samuel Vetch and Governor Nicholson. Docketed on verso.
GLC03107.01055
1712/06/13
Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749
to Robert Livingston re: interest in an expedition
Philip discusses how difficult it is to purchase wheat at the moment, and also requests that his father volunteer him for a tentative expedition, as he is eager to find a profitable position. He concludes by stating his suspicions of the 5 Nations...
GLC03107.00919
18 August 1714
Livingston, Robert, 1708-1790
[Map of Livingston estate along the Susquehanna River][in Dutch]
One map depicting the Livingston estate along the Susquehanna River. Depicts borders with Iroquois land. Most likely a section of Livingston's Manor, as Roeloff Jansen's Kill runs through the middle of it. Docket reads: Jurian Deckers Folly.
GLC03107.01088
1717/08/21
Hager, John F., fl. 1717
to Robert Livingston re: plans for the construction of a church
Hager desires Livingston's opinion on the matter of constructing a church. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.01180
1717/09/26
to Robert Livingston re: need for an answer about the church
Hager states that there is an urgent need for an answer regarding the construction of the church. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.01185
1717/09/30
to Robert Livingston re: request for advice on his financial situation
Hager implores Livingston for advice on how to help his family out of financial ruin. He expresses regret at spending so much money on the church, which has made him indebted to Livingston. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.01186
1697/05/03
Census of inhabitants of Albany
Complying with orders from Governor Benjamin Fletcher, Livingston compiled a census of "Christians and Indians" at Albany, comparing the numbers of 1689 with 1697 to account for the number killed or carried away since the beginning of the war.
GLC03107.00369
4 October 1892
Stowe, Harriet Beecher, 1811-1896
[Quotation from Uncle Tom's Cabin on Christ]
"Not one throb of anguish, not one tear of the oppressed is forgotten by the man of sorrows, the Lord of Glory - In his patient generous bosom He bears the anguish of a world." Quoted from Chapter 12.
GLC03969.02
8 June 1785
Adams, Samuel, 1722-1803
A proclamation for the encouragement of piety, virtue, education & manners for the suppression of vice.
The closing text is in a scribal hand: "Given at the Council Chamber in Boston...by His Excellency's Command, with advice & consent of the Council...."
GLC04009
2 January 1865
Lee, Mary Custis, 1835-1918
to Mrs. M. E. Boswell
Thanks her for her New Year's present which was some sort of cooked fowl. Remarks, "General Lee is in town and if he leaves before we can enjoy it together I shall insist upon his taking it to camp." Comments on "the dear old church where we and...
GLC04020
circa 1880
Kell, John McIntosh, 1823-1900
[Account of battle between C.S.S. Alabama and U.S.S. Kearsarge]
Writes about the battle between the C.S.S. Alabama and U.S.S. Kearsarge, which "took place in the English Channel, about seven miles distant from the port of Cherbourg, France on the 19th day of June 1864." On first and second pages, gives...
GLC04022
8 August 1699
Penn, William, 1644-1718
[Partially-printed Quaker marriage certificate between Richard Richardson and Elizabeth Collard]
Marriage certificate signed by 67 other Quakers. William Penn's is the first signature. A separate section of signatures is designated: "relations." Document is dirty around edges.
GLC04055
25 June 1864
Morse, Samuel Finley Breese, 1791-1872
to George Wood
Thanks Wood for sending a letter written by Secretary of State William H. Seward concerning a petition for government aid in constructing an overland international telegraph line. Remarks upon the rapid progress of the telegraph throughout the world...
GLC04080
28 February 1787
Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826
to John Adams re: forwarding letter, affairs in France, Assembly of Notables
A diplomatic dispatch to Adams, mentioning the secrecy surrounding the Assembly of Notables, French revenue and the status of Protestants in France.
GLC03814
1869
Peck, Jesse T., 1811-1883
The history of the great republic, considered from a Christian stand-point.
Signed by Joshua L. Chamberlain as Governor of Maine. Printed by Broughton and Wyman. Apparently a salesman's mock-up copy, containing binding samples and list of subscribers following the printed text. Chamberlain is one of 32 signers who were...
GLC03851
8 April 1833
to Lewis Cass
Writes to Secretary of War Cass to inform him that the Reverend Mr. Campbell of the Executive Committee of the Board of Foreign & Domestic Missionaries, who delivered this letter, was coming to talk with Cass about extending their missions to the...
GLC03870
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