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circa 1837
Pamphlet
Minutes of the proceedings of the bank convention held in the City of New York on the 27th of November 1837.
With original printed wrappers, stab-stitched as issued. Printed by Bowne & Co.
GLC03805.02
1837
Report of the delegates of the banks of the City of New-York, to the bank convention, held at New-York, on 27th November to 1st December 1837.
Title continues: "Published by order of the General Committee of the City Banks." The convention had been called to respond to the Panic of 1837, and the report argues for the return to specie payments. The General Committee was led by President of...
GLC03805.03
8 April 1833
Jackson, Andrew, 1767-1845
to Lewis Cass
Writes to Secretary of War Cass to inform him that the Reverend Mr. Campbell of the Executive Committee of the Board of Foreign & Domestic Missionaries, who delivered this letter, was coming to talk with Cass about extending their missions to the...
GLC03870
13 January 1851
Tappan, Lewis, 1788-1873
to Mary Ann Jackson
Inquiring if Jackson can try to interest her neighbors in the American Missionary Association and give them copies of the Association's publications. Writes, "Are there no other Christians in your place and neighborhood [whom] Mr R. and yourself can...
GLC04239
1860
Album with 31 CDVs of prominent Mormons, including Brigham Young; Indians
Album includes Brigham Young, Indians, Salt Lake City buildings. Most with Salt Lake City imprints of Savage & Ottinger and Carter's Lake View Emporium.
GLC04264
1845/07/15
Adams, John Quincy, 1767-1848
to Lewis Tappan
Written as congressman. A beautiful and deeply felt letter. Concerning the opposition of abolitionists to his bill to abolish slavery in the District of Columbia. Adams writes that with opposition from both abolitionists and pro-slavery advocates...
GLC03891
29 June 1854
Young, Brigham, 1801-1877
to Thomas L. Kane
Young writes to Colonel Kane, an abolitionist and friend. Praises his acquaintance with Kane, and Kane's knowledge of the Mormon people. Thanks Kane for his assistance in a legal case, the "May case," noting "...it is no remedy at all, to put a man...
GLC03888
20 May 1834
United States. Congress (23d, 1st session : 1834). House.
Congressional report on regulating the Indian Department and map of Western Territory [Decimalized .01-.02]
This collection contains a map previously bound inside the book, 4132.01. The map is housed with size 3 manuscripts.
GLC04132
1843
Smet, Pierre-Jean de, 1801-1873
Letters and sketches: with a narrative of a year's residence among the Indian tribes of the Rocky Mountains
Published by M. Fithian. Dedication included on the inside front cover to the Sisters of St. John's Asylum from Father Felix Joseph Barbelin. Smet records his journey past Chimney Rock, Nebraska, along the Missouri River, travelling as far as Fort...
GLC04145
6 January 1818
Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826
to Joseph Cabell
Concerns difficulties in getting the Virginia legislature to approve the establishment of the University of Virginia and its general educational system. Asks Cabell to sign a report regarding the college's finances (GLC04108.02), then deliver it to...
GLC04108.01
1848
General epistle from the Council of the Twelve Apostles, to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints abroad, dispersed throughout the earth.
Signed in type by President Young and Clerk Willard Richards. A letter narrating Mormon history from their expulsion from Illinois in 1846 until their settlement in Utah and their founding of Salt Lake City. Invites like-minded people in the...
GLC04149
1857-1861
Moore, John, 1826-1907
John Moore Collection [Decimalized .01-.42]
Contains a map, a general order, 39 letters, and a memoir, pertaining to the Utah Expedition of 1857-1861.
GLC04194
1855
Linforth, James, 1927-1899
Route from Liverpool to Great Salt Lake Valley : illustrated with steel engravings and wood cuts from sketches made by Frederick Piercy.
Title continues: "together with a geographical and historical description of Utah, and a map of the overland routes to that territory from the Missouri River : also an authentic history of the Latter-Day Saints' emigration from Europe from the...
GLC04155
14 December 1852
Stowe, Harriet Beecher, 1811-1896
to Ralph Wardlaw
Writes to thank Wardlaw for his invitation to visit Scotland. Mentions her surprise at the success of "Uncle Tom's Cabin," her belief that the work was divinely inspired, and her hope that its popularity shows Christ has mercy to the cause of...
GLC04631
1815/06/09
Astor, John Jacob, 1763-1848
to William Whann
Seeking repayment of a $15,000 loan he made to the government during the War of 1812.
GLC04667
18 November 1818
to Henry Colman
Invites Reverend Colman to dinner. Written in the third person.
GLC04675.10
27 May 1858
Johnston, Joseph Egleston, 1807-1891
to the Assistant Adjutant General
A report for the general commanding. Describes the numbers, condition and discipline of the troops preparing to march towards Utah. Docket reads: "marched on the 28th. [illegible]." Signed as Lieutenant Colonel and Acting Inspector General.
GLC04685
1836
American Anti-Slavery Society, 1833-1870
Slave Market of America.
American Anti-Slavery Society broadside regarding the abolition of slavery in the District of Columbia. The text quotes scripture, the Declaration of Independence, the federal Constitution, state constitutions, and news accounts. Illustrated with...
GLC04557
1859, 1864
Flinn, John William, fl. 1863-1893
[Bible given to Flinn at Point Lookout, Maryland]
A fellow inmate at Point Lookout gave this Bible to Flinn. Contains two inscriptions recording the gift: "C. R. Myers to J. W. Flinn Prison Camp 1864" and "From C. R. Myers to J. W. Flinn Prison Camp Point Lookout Maryland 1864."
GLC04573.15
23 January 1837
Tyler, John, 1790-1862
to H. A. Weber
Discusses tariff reduction at length and the opposing views of the southern states on the matter. Also brings up sectionalism, the failed Whig campaign of 1836, and fear that " ... no union can be formed between us and the latitudinarians of the...
GLC04440
6 August 1851
Buchanan, James, 1791-1868
to L. Harper
Written from Buchanan's estate, Wheatland. Discusses a recent trip to a General Bowman's home in Bedford Springs, Pennsylvania, where he and other guests held "meetings... which were not confined to Democrats." Referring to an upcoming judicial...
GLC04508
25 July 1858
Stauffer, David M. (1845-1913)
to "Father"
One letter dated Back Woods, July 25, 1858 from David M. Stauffer to his father. Writes about his request for lard and butter and how much they cost. Mentions that if his mother wants blackberry jam she will need to send sugar. Gives udpates on other...
GLC07713.02.01
14 January 1860
Goodell, William, (fl. 1860)
The Principia [Vol 1. No. 9 (January 14, 1860)]
One issue of the newspaper "The Principia," dated January 14, 1860. The newspaper states that its purpose is "to promote pure religion, sound morals, Christian reforms" including the abolition of slavery, the caste system, an alcohol. The newspaper...
GLC09886.01
17 July 1845
Hood, J.E., (fl. 1845)
Granite Freeman [Vol 2. No. 3 (July 17, 1845)]
One issue of the newspaper "Granite Freeman," dated July 17, 1845. Newspaper contains current events as well as advertising. It is a abolition newspaper and many of its articles concern the evils of slavery. There are two main articles on the first...
GLC09886.02
22 September 1848
Jones, J. Elizabeth, (fl. 1848)
Anti-Slavery Bugle [Vol 4. No. 4 (September 22, 1848)]
One issue of the newspaper "Anti-Slavery Bugle," dated September 22, 1848. Newspaper contains current events concerning the 1848 presidential election, as well as the question of slavery in the election process. There are also numerous articles...
GLC09886.03.01
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