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1880 ca.
Powelson, fl. 1880
[Carte de visite of Anna Douglass]
Three quarter length seated carte de visite portrait of Anna Douglass. Douglass appears to be holding a parasol.
GLC07752.03
20 March 1849
Stearns, Charles B., 1818-1899
[to David P. Harmon]
Asks Harmon to assist him in coordinating a meeting for Mr. Watson and himself. Stearns writes that he has sent a notice to J.G. Whittier (the poet) but does not know if he will give a lecture as he is not a disunionist.
GLC06143.16
10 January 1807
Morton, Perez, 1751-1837
[Resolution of the Massachusetts House of Representatives]
Resolution of the Massachusetts House of Representatives that they "do sincerely condole with the afflicted relatives in the death of Major General Henry Knox; - That his honorable discharge of the duties of a statesman & citizen entitle him to...
GLC02437.08055
circa 1789-1794
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
[Indian relations]
Discusses relations with the Indians and the possibility that, if united, they could raise a force of 15,000 warriors.
GLC02437.08211
4-15 January 1786
Hawkins, Benjamin, 1754-1816
[Letters to John Hancock and Joseph Martin]
A set of copied letters to John Hancock and Joseph Martin regarding treaties with the Indians. The first is addressed to Charles Thomson and signed by both Hawkins and Andrew Pickens. The second is addressed to Hancock, dated 4 January 1786 and...
GLC02437.08213
1673/12/12
Pynchon, John, 1626-1703
to Gerrit van Slichtenhorst re: reimbursement for expenses
John Pynchon writes to thank Gerrit van Slichtenhorst for reimbursing him for expenses incurred from apprehending "those villainous murderers." The letter seems to allude to damages from an attack by Indians.
GLC03107.04865
1873
Watkins, Carleton E., 1829-1916
Four photographs
Yosemite Valley, Railroad trestle, locomotive and railroad track over mountains.
GLC03030.07
June 1845
Address to the People of the United States, by the General Anti-Slavery Convention, of nearly 4,000 People, held in Cincinnati, Ohio, June 11, 1845
Abolitionist circular derived from an anti-slavery convention. Discusses the history of slavery, its relationship to the constitution, the Liberty Party, and the threatening influence of the "Slave Power."
GLC08442.05
2 June 1831
Burr, Aaron, 1756-1836
to Jane McLachlan
Burr denies having any of the money owed to McLachlan's son, Philip Garniss. Says Mr. Gardiner has $2,600 for the her son and that he is trying to help secure for the boy. Says if she tries to take it, the money will be returned to Mr. Gardiner...
GLC08970
1867-1868
[Two letters by Harrison Stearns, a former slave, to the wife of his former master] [Decimalized .01-.02]
GLC08945
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