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1674/05/08
Proposition regarding Mohawk Indians [in Dutch]
GLC03107.01859
1852/03/18
Clay, Henry, 1777-1852
to Anne Lynch
Writes concerning the recent loss of a gold medal bearing Clay's likeness that had been presented to him by the Clay Association of New York City. Lynch had taken the medal to Daniel Ullmann, chairman of the association, for some "slight improvements...
GLC04623.03
1870
Smith, Samuel Francis, 1808-1895
[America]
Contains four verses in Smith's song "America."
GLC04353.08
1865
Douglas, Stephen Arnold, 1813-1861
Standing view, resting fist atop table
Ink inscription on verso "97." Photographers imprint on verso: "Published by E. Anthony, 501 Broadway, New York. From Photographic Negative, from Brady's National Portrait Gallery."
GLC05111.02.0127
1858/12/19
Nicolay, John G., 1832-1901
A Comprehensive and Explanatory Dictionary of the English Language
Published by Jenks, Hickling and Swann, 1854. Signed on front loose endpaper: "Jno G. Nicolay / Springfield, Ill. / Dec 19th 1858."
GLC05552
1840
[Metal slave tag for a servant number 94]
GLC05916
circa 5 April 1968
Emerson Graphics, fl. 1968
I am a man
Printed in large red letters by Emerson Graphics. Includes an imprint of Tea Lautrec Litho., the word "Memphis," and the poster price written in small print at the bottom of the page. Refer to GLC06124 for another printing of this poster.
GLC05954
1876/02/02
Gordon, G. A., fl. 1876
to Theophilus Rodenbough re: Indians as skirmishers
"The Indians are the best skirmishers in the world." Gordon says he received orders from Sheridan to join the regiment in Chicago. He says that fighting Indians is hard and dangerous since they are frequently better armed, better shots and better...
GLC06008
24 August 1835
Fannin, James Walker, Jr., 1804-1836
[Agreement for sale of five slaves]
Fannin receives $2800 in payment from J. F. Perry for the purchase of five slaves "African Negroes": Billy, John, Joe, Peter, and Betcey.
GLC06186
1774
Woolman, John, 1720-1772
The works of... in two parts
Includes his Journal and his both parts of his essay "Some considerations on the keeping of negroes." A seminal work published in part I (1754) and part II (1762) on Christian objections to slavery. First edition printed by Joseph Crukshank. Evans...
GLC06191
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