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circa 1920-1947
unknown, fl. 1920-1947;
[Photograph of people shooting streamers from a ship]
One undated black-and-white photograph of people shooting streamers from a ship. Also pictured are people waiting at the dock.
GLC09860.304
[Group photograph of Japanese-Americans on a boat]
One undated black-and-white group photograph of Japanese-Americans on a boat.
GLC09860.370
circa 1910
Unknown
[Grace Nash with Native Americans at Indian School]
One photograph of Grace Nash with Native Americans dated circa 1910. Features Nash standing in front of trees with two unnamed Native American girls on either side of her. A note on the back of the photo reads, "Grace Nash with Indians at Indian...
GLC09941
1946
Griffith, Ernest S., fl. 1946;
Communism in Action A Documented Study and Analysis of Communism in Operation in the Soviet Union
One pamphlet entitled Communism in Action A Documented Study and Analysis of Communism in Operation in the Soviet Union published 1946. Includes fifteen chapters broken into two parts. Part one is entitled Economic, and part two is entitled Political...
GLC09897.01
circa 1861
Jones, Maxine Harris (fl. 1860-1920)
The Nineteenth Century
One undated document by Maxine Harris Jones entitled The Nineteenth Century.
GLC03135.13.033
12 July 1960
Democratic National Convention
The Democratic Platform The Rights of Man
One pamphlet entitled "The Democratic Platform The Rights of Man" dated July 12, 1960. Outlines the various platforms of the Democratic Party for the 1960 elections. The platforms include; National Defense, Arms Control, The Instruments of Foreign...
GLC09899.03
18 July 1948
Roosevelt, Eleanor, (1884-1962)
Remarks by Mrs. [Eleanor] Roosevelt to the Seminar Group at Hyde Park, Sunday, July 18, 1948
One speech entitled "Remarks by Mrs. [Eleanor] Roosevelt to the Seminar Group at Hyde Park, Sunday, July 18, 1948." The speech concerns, the drafting, creation, and implementation of the Covenant on Human Rights. She discusses the difficulties in...
GLC09926
March 14, 1861
Van Valkenburgh, Gerrit S., 1835-1885
to Mollie Van Valkenburgh
Written by Gerrit to his sister Mollie. Attempts to justify his decision, as a transplanted Northerner, to side with the South. Mixes support for his adopted home with love for the family he left in the North. References her letter of 12 February...
GLC00686.05
June 11, 1865
Van Valkenburgh, Franklin Butler, 1835-1924
to his wife
Written part in pen, part in pencil. Reports on conditions in the South after the Civil War. Frank was travelling to Arkansas to help his twin brother Gerrit who was in trouble with the law. Says he knows he wrote recently, but since he is stuck in...
GLC00686.20
March 31, 1864
Memminger, Christopher G., 1803-1888
to Henry W. Allen
Memminger, Treasurer of the Confederacy, declines a request from Allen, Governor of Louisiana, to "purchase five millions of treasury notes with the Bonds of the State of Louisiana." States that an act passed 17 February 1864 reduced the value of...
GLC00690
October 3, 1933
Hoover, Herbert, 1874-1964
to Bruce Barton
Comments on retirement: "A smoking President receives enough pipes to last a life time. Likewise fishing tackle. It is the only endowment he gets, except a troubled soul." Also mentions that "The country is going sour on the New Deal." Expresses...
GLC00691
18 May 1796
United States. Department of the Treasury
Letter from the Secretary of Treasury [re: budget of 1796]
Entirely printed. Stitched pamphlet. Signed in type by Oliver Wolcott, Jr. as Secretary of Treasury. Wm Smith was Chairman of the Committee of Ways & Means
GLC00692
December 28, 1896
McKinley, William, 1843-1901
to Edward Oliver Wolcott
Writes to the Colorado senator regarding international bimetallism. Bimetallism is the use of silver and gold as a standard of currency. McKinley initially favored international bimetallism, but when the British rejected that system, he abandoned...
GLC00655.16
February 19, 1867
Sherman, William T. (William Tecumseh), 1820-1891
to Alfred H. Terry
Writes to Major General Terry about military and Indian matters on the Great Plains. Discusses the establishment of military posts in Montana, the distribution of military forces, the regulation of travel across the plains, and tactics used by and...
GLC00668
19 April 1861
Seward, William Henry, 1801-1872
[A proclamation issued by President Abraham Lincoln concerning the effects of insurrection on maritime commerce]
Secretarially signed for William Seward, Secretary of State; signed in type by Lincoln. Pertains to the ports of South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, Florida, Mississippi, Louisiana, and Texas. Lincoln states that insurrection in these states has...
GLC00674
June 16, 1781
Washington, George, 1732-1799
to George Clinton
Asks the New York Governor "whether any ways & means can be devised to procure Money for the payment of the Troops of the New York Line." Describes it as an urgent "matter of...interesting importance." Written during the American Revolution.
GLC00683
25 November 1935
Roosevelt, Franklin D. (Franklin Delano), 1882-1945
Pardon of Miguel Lujan (c/s Homer S. Cummings [AG])
Pardon restoring civil rights. Pleaded guilty to importing sotol; pardoned since he was unable to pay the fine.
GLC00743
28 February 1793
Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826
An Act making Appropriations for the Support of Government for the Year one thousand seven hundred and ninety three.
Sets the federal budget for the year at $1,589,044.72. Lists the salaries to be paid to members and employees of government, the amount of their expenses, such as stationary, to be covered, and other costs of the federal government, such as the...
GLC00755
23 October 1872
Grant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson), 1822-1885
Pardon of J.A. de Abora, convicted of violating the "Passenger Act."
Convicted of violating the "Passenger Act." Pardoned by recommendation of Senator W.H. Corbett, District Attorney Gibbs, the Collector of Customs at Portland, and other prominent citizens of Oregon, and since he was ignorant of the law. (c/s...
GLC00706
April 25, 1934
to Lewis L. Strauss
Concerns the Rindge Land business, the financing and outlook of investing in "The richest soil in California." Also mentions tenant-related issues, particularly keeping land in the hands of white farmers rather than Asian tenants. Typed on personal...
GLC00707
January 13, 1622
Brandt, Sebastian, fl. 1600-1625
to Henry Hovener
Requests having the London Company send him supplies. Requests his nephew (the son of Phillip Brandt) be sent to Virginia from Derbyshire. Mentions Admiral of the Jamestown District John Pountis. Written in Elizabethan secretarial hand. Docket...
GLC00708
September 29, 1860
Aleix, P.O., fl. 1860
Recommendation letter for A. Kleber
Confirms that A. Kleber served as Sergeant instructor of the 1st Company of Chasseurs a Pied de la Louisiane. Praises him as one of the best instructors of light infantry tactics. Paul J. Semmes was planning on hiring Kleber, a mercenary who served...
GLC00715.08
1857
Ruffin, Edmund, 1794-1865
The political economy of slavery
First edition of Ruffin's pro-slavery pamphlet, signed by Andrew Johnson. Johnson writes on the cover "Send this to my room with my mail." The pamphlet was published in 1857, Johnson most likely signed it in 1858. Untrimmed edges. Lacking wrappers...
GLC00774
30 August 1862
Chase, Salmon P. (Salmon Portland), 1808-1873
to Abraham Lincoln
Petition to President Lincoln recommending "the immediate removal of George B. McClellan from the Command of any army of the United States," signed by Chase, Stanton, and Smith. These three members of Lincoln's cabinet feel "constrained to urge this...
GLC00776
July 8, 1933
to Henry L. Stoddard
In a letter marked "Personal," Hoover writes critically about President Roosevelt and the New Deal. Comments on an economic conference and going off the gold standard. Provides a list of "misrepresentations and illusions held out from Washington"...
GLC00782.10
December 25, 1866
Cobb, Howell, 1815-1868
to Henry L. Benning
Cobb, former President of the Confederate Provisional Congress, requests Supreme Court reports from Benning, Confederate General and former Georgia State Supreme Court Justice. Bitterly discusses legal property cases during reconstruction, claiming...
GLC00771
January 17, 1810
Revere, Paul, 1735-1818
to Joseph Revere
Discusses Nathaniel Macon's anti-tariff bill in Washington, D.C. and its potential consequences for the Embargo Act of 1807. Also discusses business matters and the health of their family. With a diagram drawn on the verso. Joseph was Paul's son.
GLC00782.18
March 8, 1909
Taft, William H. (William Howard), 1857-1930
to Henry G. Granger
Writes in response to a telegram from Granger in which he had praised his economic policy and looked forward to seeing Taft ride through a sea-level Panama Canal. Thanks him for his praise, but dismisses as impracticable a sea-level canal. Written...
GLC00782.20
October 24, 1814
Monroe, James, 1758-1831
to Callender Irvine
The secretary of state informs the commissary general of purchases that an appropriation of $60,000 had been made to him for contingency expenses for the execution of the War of 1812.
GLC00786
May 26, 1960
Reagan, Ronald, 1911-2004
to Harold Ward
Quotes Barry Goldwater stating that the Herlong-Baker bill (concerning tax reform) can only be gotten out of committee through a letter-writing campaign. Rejects the idea of a third party of economic conservatives, saying that he joined the...
GLC00782.17
May 5, 1794
Madison, William, 1762-1843
to James Madison
Writes to his brother, then a Virginia congressman, about advocating for Madison's resolutions (in favor of a policy of commercial retaliation against European powers) in an election. The comment that the resolutions, which Madison submitted to...
GLC00496.267
circa 1840
Thornley, Thomas, fl. 1846-1847
to unknown
Disappointed at lack of coverage of the Corn Law Meeting in the Morning Chronicle. Discusses an advertisement for resolutions from another quarter. Includes the member list of the Ipswich Committee.
GLC00496.238
July 9, 1849
Matthew, Theobald, 1790-1856
to A.F. Cunningham
Declines an invitation to visit with The Temperance Societies of Washington due to a prior engagement. Compliments the Societies' work by stating that "the recollection of the Friends of the Temperance in Washington, being amongst the earliest to...
GLC00496.197
August 24, 1790
to John Hancock
Asks Governor Hancock to collect data on the cod and whale fisheries. Seller's note reads: "an incomplete press copy of a contemporary transcript." First pages missing. Written while Jefferson was Secretary of State.
GLC00496.175
August 1781
Adams, Samuel, 1722-1803
Draft of letter soliciting aid for patriots in South Carolina and Georgia
Written by Adams as President of the Massachusetts Senate. References a letter received 31 July 1781 enclosing a Congressional resolution of support for South Carolina and Georgia. Says humanity should induce them to reply, but when you consider...
GLC00568
August 7, 1860
Semmes, A.G., fl. 1860
to Paul J. Semmes
Writes to his brother to inform him that he has found a man, Major A. Kleber, formerly in the French army, who will suit his purposes. Paul Semmes was looking for someone to train the Georgia troops. States that this man organized the Zouaves...
GLC00572.12
August 20, 1860
Kleber, A., fl. 1860
Letter from a mercenary Semmes was considering hiring to train the Georgia troops. Kleber asks for $75 a month plus board and lodging. Also requests that his passage be paid and that he receive an $80 advance. Kleber was recommended by Semmes's...
GLC00572.13
September 5, 1860
Clemons, W.G., fl. 1853-1860
Discusses the hiring of a Major Kleber, a German mercenary, to train the Georgia troops. Advises that any information about training troops should be kept confidential and known only by those in the company. Relates that he is working on finding...
GLC00572.17
January 5, 1861
Viele, Augustus, fl. 1861
Notes difficulty of finding credit for shipments of munitions to the south because of the impending war. States, "... much excitement exists in our section in regard to the Manufacture & Shipment of Munitions of War, to the Southern States ... I...
GLC00572.23
February 7, 1778
Gerry, Elbridge, 1744-1814
to Henry Knox
Gerry, a signer of the Declaration of Independence and a Continental Congressman from Massachusetts, writes from York, where the Continental Congress was convening. Dismisses rumors of a possible plot to undermine Washington's authority, but...
GLC00619
1861, 1863-1865
Harpers Weekly
Harper's weekly. [Vol. 5, no. 210 (January 5, 1861); vol.7, no. 314 (January 3, 1863) - vol. 9, no. 470 (December 30, 1865)] [Decimalized .01-.04]
Features article and illustration on emancipated children in New Orleans.
GLC00623
January 10, 1813
Adams, John, 1735-1826
To Governor William Plumer
New York State, party and sectionalism.
GLC00639.02
April 27, 1820
Jackson, Andrew, 1767-1845
to John C. Calhoun
One letter from by Major General Andrew Jackson to John C. Calhoun, Secretary of War dated April 27, 1820. Jackson notes that he is sending documents (not included) from General Gaines related to the illegal enslavement of Black people and...
GLC00639.13
17 February 1787
Bowdoin, James, 1726-1790
A Proclamation: [amnesty offer to Shays's rebels]
Offers pardons to Massachusetts citizens who participated in Shay's Rebellion (1786-1787). Document includes a printed seal of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Printed by Adams and Nourse. Noted in Ford no. 2474.
GLC00518
May 15, 1789
to James Searle
Written by Adams as vice president to Searle, a former Continental Congressman, who was involved in business in Philadelphia. Says he is happy to hear of Searle's success and happiness in business. Says it was one piece of good news he has received...
GLC00529.02
June 26, 1809
to Joseph Dougherty
Complains about the mail taking a long time to arrive. Discusses sheep and gives advise on the amount of ewes and rams to purchase. Explains that he would like to assist him in purchasing the sheep but the heavy debt he incurred while president is...
GLC00639.15
October 27, 1851
Tyler, John, 1790-1862
to Robert Tyler
Written to his son. Discusses the defeat of Judge Campbell, who had been rejected because he was a Roman Catholic: "to make a man's religious opinions the test for office is to break down the fairest and most beautiful pillar of the Constitution."...
GLC00639.24
October 14, 1784
Von Steuben, Friedrich Wilhelm Ludolf Gerhard Augustin, 1730-1794
Written by von Steuben in retirement after resigning his commission in March 1784 to Hancock as Governor of Massachusetts. Says he is writing to secure his prospects for a satisfactory retirement. Says he is waiting to hear if the United States...
GLC00598
November 15, 1871
Greeley, Horace, 1811-1872
to R. L. Sanderson
Serving as editor of the New York Tribune, Greeley offers advice to Sanderson: "...I say to all who are in want of work, Go West!" Written on New York Tribune stationery.
GLC00608
November 18, 1861
Leavenworth, F.P., fl. 1861
to his father
A Confederate captain in an ordnance unit tells his father about Civil War activities in Arkansas and Missouri. Comments on the arrival of Union General David Hunter with 36,000 soldiers. Discusses the strength and position of Confederate...
GLC00653.07
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