The Gettysburg College–Gilder Lehrman MA in American History: Apply now and join us for Fall 2024 courses
25 September 1861
McKinney, Erastus R. (fl. 1851-1904)
to his father and wife
re: news of his new station outside Norfolk; request for some rosin and his violin book; African American cook; and march to Bird's Point
GLC02179.01.011
28 September 1851
Sumner, Charles (1811-1874)
to Thomas L. Sprague
Thanks Sprague, a schoolboy, for his compliments: "Through my mother, who recently visited your friends in Hingham, I have learned your kind interest in me, & the manner in which you have spoken of me in one of your exercises at school. The words of...
GLC02095.04
1847
Mr. Sumner's Lecture on White Slavery in the Barbary States.
Sumner's lecture given before the Boston Mercantile Library Association, 17 February 1847. Published by William D. Ticknor and Company. Printed in Cambridge by Metcalf and Company, printers to the University. Inscribed on the original orange cover...
GLC02095.19
1856
The Crime Against Kansas. Speech of Hon. Charles Sumner, of Massachusetts. In the Senate of the United States, May 19, 1856.
Sumner delivered this speech after the May 1856 debates on slavery in Kansas. Condemns Southern advocacy of the expansion of slavery. Published by Greeley and McElrath, New York. Advertised on cover page as being "for sale at the office of the New...
GLC02095.20
circa 1860
[Quotation of Charles Sumner on liberty]
Complete quotation reads: "For myself in a case of doubt I feel that I cannot go wrong when I lean to the side of Liberty."
GLC02095.25
8 January 1847
Ward, Thomas W.
[Receipt to Brown & Tarbor]
Receipt for payment to Brown & Tarbor for passage for African American woman and child. 1/8/1847. 1 p. + docket.
GLC02145.80.14
3 August 1858
Unknown
to "Dear John"
Signed "Charles"
GLC02181.02
12 March 1859
Howard, George W.
to "Cousin John"
Signed "George W. Howard"
GLC02181.03
25 December 1859
Taylor, G. H.
to "Friend Hale"
Signed "G.H. Taylor"
GLC02181.04
11 January 1860
Signed [illegible]
GLC02181.05
4 March 1860
Taylor, G Henry
Signed "G Henry Taylor"
GLC02181.06
6 June 1841
Carter, Henry L. (fl. 1841)
[Printed bill of sale for John, an enslaved man]
One printed bill of sale paid by John P.B. Jones to James C. Pleasants dated June 6, 1841. Jones paid 670 dollars to enslave a man named John. The document was filled out and signed by Henry L. Carter, Pleasants' attorney.
GLC01445.01
circa December 1836
Lyons, James (fl. 1836)
[Request for enslaved people]
One document possibly written by James Lyons. As executor of the will of William Moseley, requests the people whom he currently has enslaved should be transported back to William Moseley's daughter by Christmas.
GLC01447.05
23 January 1838
Winslow, Philip B. (fl. 1838)
In Hanover County Court, January 23rd 1838
One orders dated January 23, 1838 from the Hanover County Court to the sherriff. The order lists the names of freedmen who were not able to pay their taxes: [Cussis] Austin, Milton Rook, John Redd, Peter Page, Frank Harris, Moses Harrison, Jordan...
GLC01447.06
9 April 1847
Scott, Winfield (1786-1866)
General orders: No. 101
A free black man, Isaac Kirk, referred to as a resident and citizen of the United States, is charged, convicted of, and sentenced to death for rape.
GLC00911.02
25 November 1847
General orders: No. 358
Signed by H.L. Scott. Announcement that the army will begin to raise money for the occupation of Mexico. Beginning in December, soldiers and officers are to demand necessary quarters from the civil authorities of the places occupied by the troops.
GLC00911.37
11 January 1848
General orders: No. 15
Signed by H.L. Scott. Announces the appointment of Major J.L. Gardner to superintendent of assessments levied for the support of the Army. Printed on blue paper.
GLC00911.55
27 January 1848
General orders: No. 31
Signed by H.L. Scott. Continues General Orders No. 376 and 395 of 1847 regarding gold and silver bullion.
GLC00911.60
21 February 1848
Butler, William Orlando (1791-1880)
Orders No. 4
Signed by L. Thomas. Republication of Scott's General Orders No. 15 regarding assessments levied for the support of the Army. Deputy Paymaster General D. Randall to receive all such assessments.
GLC00911.68
24 April 1856
Brown, John (1800-1859)
to Mary Ann Brown
Defeat of a pro-slavery judge. Recounts story of "one of the most deeply exciting times..since our arival in the territory. A United States Judge came here & attempted to hold a Court, & to enforce the enactment of the Bogus Legislature but was...
GLC00929.01
Kelley, William D. (1814-1890)
An Address Delivered by Hon. William D. Kelley at Girard Avenue, Above Eleventh St. on October 3rd, 1856
Published by "Philadelphia Morning Times", No. 3. Discusses various topics including the character of the Republican Party, threats of dissolution of the Union, and emigration from the South to the North. Includes a map of the U.S. showing "free...
GLC01265.05
27 April 1853
Darbee, L. & Son (1853)
Williamsburgh Daily Gazette [Vol. 18, no. 291, whole no. 1676 (April 27, 1853)]
Includes the conclusion of a preview of a work soon to be published called "The Narrative of Solomon Northrop, a Citizen of New York, Kidnapped and Sold into Slavery in Washington City, in 1844, and Rescued in 1853 from a cotton plantation, near the...
GLC06069.02
17 July 1858
Lincoln, Abraham (1809-1865)
Three copies of the same pamphlet: Speech of Hon. Abraham Lincoln, delivered in Springfield, Saturday evening, July 17, 1858 [Decimalized .01-.03]
GLC06214
2 July 1840
United States. Congress (26th, 1st session : 1840)
Spanish schooner L'Amistad (to be annexed to Doc. 185).
To be annexed to GLC05795.01. Contains correspondence between Pedro Alcantara de Argaiz, Spanish minister at Washington, D.C., and John Forsyth, Secretary of State. Contains Spanish and English versions. In a letter to Forsyth, Argaiz writes...
GLC05795.02
22 February 1854
Gadsden, James (1788-1858)
to John Cripps
Writes to his Secretary reporting that the treaty is before the Senate Committee of Foreign Relations and expects a favorable decision which he hopes will upset Ward. Recaps the road to their success but adds a few caveats relating to unwanted...
GLC03587.09
Showing results 1 - 25