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March 7, 1788
Morris, Lewis, 1726-1798
to Col. Lewis V. Morris
Discusses the violent debates back-and-forth in Albany and New York, and writes that he believes the majority of New Yorkers are against the new Constitution.
GLC01461
May 9, 1789
Gerry, Elbridge, 1744-1814
to John Sullivan
Signed by Gerry as a Maryland Congressman. Also signed by William Smith of Maryland and Josiah Parker of Virginia. Requests that Sullivan, as the Governor of New Hampshire, transmit the proper statements to the House of Representatives concerning...
GLC01496
June 15, 1790
Ellery, William, 1727-1820
to Elbridge Gerry
Writes to Congressman from Massachusetts Gerry to say that since the Constitution has been ratified, it is now proper for him to ask for his support for appointment as the Collector of the Southern District of Rhode Island. He has asked him to be...
GLC01497
August 5, 1777
Hancock, John, 1737-1793
to Horatio Gates
Written by Hancock as President of the Continental Congress to Gates as Commander of the Northern Department. Says enclosed resolutions (which are not included here) give him command of the army. Gates was in a struggle for control of the Northern...
GLC01498
11 December 1773
Adams, John, 1735-1826
to Catharine Macaulay
Adams predicts a breach between America and Britain and writes that "Nothing, but equal Liberty and kind Treatment can Secure the Attachment of the Colonies to Britain." He argues that London's "Experiments" in public revenue will open trade to the...
GLC01787
1769/07/28
Iroquois Nation
Six Nations. Document signed with the holograph totems of 14 chiefs.
A reciept acknowledging the final payment for land ceded by the Six Nations at the Treaty of Fort Stanwix. With the loss of these lands the Six Nations eventually dispersed: the Mohawk and Cayuga to Canada, the Oneida to Wisconsin, while the Onondaga...
GLC02548
3 December 1859
Kossuth, Lajos Von, 1802-1894
[Letter of reference for Alexis Ludvigh]
Writes, "The bearer Mr. Alexis Ludvigh native of Hungary, County of Szepes, is going to the United States America [sic] with the consent of his parents, and the intention to make the States his adoptive home. I am well acquainted with his father...
GLC02869.01
July 16, 1776
Whipple, William, 1730-1785
to [John Langdon].
Discusses contracting for guns, military preparations, and the Declaration of Independence. Remarks that independence was proclaimed in the army at New York last Wednesday and a statue of King George III was taken down and cast into bullets, "...
GLC03186
1857-1858 ca.
Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865
Speech fragment on slavery and American government
Probably part of a speech, beginning in the middle of a word. Lincoln emphasizes how America's affirmation of natural rights has made the nation into a wiser, stronger, happier and more progressive country.
GLC03251
1860/06, 1897
Mammoth platinum print enlarged & printed by Ayres from Hesler negative
Ayres's copyright blindstamp has been made twice in the image. Inscribed, signed and dated by Ayres in ink on the reverse: "Copyright, 1897. Enlarged from the original negative owned by Geo. B. Ayres, Artist, Philadelphia." Ostendorf 26. The...
GLC04347
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