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March 8, 1749
Pepperrell, William, 1696-1759
to George Coade
Requesting payment of a bill. Written at Spring Garden.
GLC01541.04.01
June 5, 1866
Bryant, William Cullen, 1794-1878
to James Thomas Fields
Bryant writes to Fields, editor of the Atlantic Monthly. Transmits a poem, "The Death of Slavery" (GLC 1543.02). Remarks that the poem was "meditated a year since but written out within the last few days. I had a good deal of trouble with some of...
GLC01543.01
July 25, 1807
Burr, Aaron, 1756-1836
to Jonathan Rhea
States that he is writing reluctantly to ask his attention to a matter concerning the plans for defense at his treason trial. States that George Morgan and his sons John and Thomas of Princeton, New Jersey have sworn before the grand jury about...
GLC01544
January 3, 1867
Sherman, William T. (William Tecumseh), 1820-1891
to E. L. Plumb
Examines the situation in Mexico, but feels it is a conflict that should be avoided. Fears a "distinct Indian War" that will consume a large amount of American military resources, and does not want to also be fighting in Mexico. Feels people should...
GLC01545.01
October 15, 1864
Porter, David Dixon, 1813-1891
to J.H. Spotts
Written in clerical hand, but signed by Rear Admiral Porter as commander of the North Atlantic Blockade Squadron to Commander Spotts as commander of the USS "Pawtuxet." Says a steamship belonging to the navy left Point Lookout for Hampton Roads on 8...
GLC01545.03
April 21, 1865
Park, William E., fl. 1855-1865
To Mr. Newton
Writes to his cousin about the Union soldiers' reaction to the assassination of Lincoln. States that "the boys are in for exterminating the Rebels altogether". He also writes that there are many men who would re-enlist now that would not have done...
GLC01545.05
September 17, 1864
Drayton, Percival, 1812-1865
to J. C. Palmer
Drayton served as captain of Admiral David Farragut's flagship, the sloop of war "Hartford," and also as fleet captain of the West Gulf Blockade Squadron. Tells Palmer, the fleet surgeon on board the "Pensacola," that he sent a box and small package...
GLC01545.07
August 20, 1861
Emerson, Ralph Waldo, 1803-1882
to Mr. Laighton
Regrets that he is unable to attend a meeting held at Allston Hall the following Friday, in remembrance of Theodore Parker. Emerson claims, "I do not know that I could add any facts of interest to the recollections of the occasion. Yet Theodore...
GLC01549
September 4, 1829
Lafayette, Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier, marquis de, 1757-1834
to Andre Paccard
Discusses being prevented by family and political obligations from visiting Chalons-sur-Saone. Mentions liberty. Paccard represented the citizens of Chalons-sur-Saone.
GLC01563
December 20, 1856
Sumner, Charles, 1811-1874
to Henry E. Rees
Senator Sumner replies to a letter from Rees. Claims that unless slavery is checked, "the liberty of white as well as black in our country will become a name only."
GLC01574.02
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