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April 22, 1775
Stanley, Daniel, fl. 1775
to Jabez Ellis
Says he has sent food gathered from townspeople to support Ellis' troops. "Don't give up the cause but go on and the Lord be with you," he prays for the troops.
GLC01450.436.02
April 29, 1748
Mascarene, Paul, fl. 1748
to Capt. Winslow
Written as British Colonel. Note that Mascarene shortened his name from John Paul to Paul.
GLC01450.443
July 26, 1706
Cadogan, William, Earl, 1672-1726
to unknown
Possibly written by Cadogan (First Earl Cadogan) in present day Belgium. Relates "I should be very glad you made all possible haste... for King and [vassels?] going along with Blood to Menin, and Spotswood being sick, I have no body with me..."...
GLC01450.446.01
November 4, 1716
Bourke, Edward, fl. 1700-1730
to William Cadogan
Discussing Jacobite rebellion, writes "the first of this month a letter was putt into my hands to be forwarded to mister Sheldon one of the pretenders privy counsell with treats of nothing but to conspire against King George. I would lett you know...
GLC01450.446.04
November 8, 1716
Sheldon, Dominick, fl. 1689-1721
Refers to previous correspondence. Mentions an enclosed letter from the recipient's brother, whose name is not mentioned. Writes that the recipient may explain the present situation further to his brother if it is deemed safe to do so. Writes "I...
GLC01450.446.05
November 12, 1716
to Edward Bourke
Replies to GLC1450.446.04, in which Bourke informed Cadogan of a Jacobite plot. Guarantees "a reward equal to the Discovery you shall make" (regarding the discovery of Jacobitism in Cambray). States "I sign this letter by another name than my own...
GLC01450.446.06
November 15, 1716
Written to John Williams, a pseudonym Cadogan used in his correspondence with Bourke. Bourke mentions previous correspondence to and from Cadogan, which discussed Bourke's discovery of a Jacobite plot. Bourke relates that his brother Ulick Bourke...
GLC01450.446.07
November 18, 1716
Writes to "John Williams," a pseudonym Cadogan used in his correspondence with Bourke. Refers to previous correspondence discussing the discovery of a Jacobite plot (refer to GLC01450.446.04, .06, and .07), in which Bourke requested a pension in...
GLC01450.446.08
November 21, 1716
Discusses previous correspondence related to a Jacobite plot (refer to other items in the GLC01450.446 collection). Mentions the unreliable nature of sending information through the post, and promises Bourke a pension he previously requested in...
GLC01450.446.09
April 17, 1777
Johnston, Francis, 1749-1815
to Persifor Frazer
Asks Frazer to make "a list of neccesities" for the company, and to order all men back from furlough.
GLC01450.457.04
June 2, 1777
Says he is sick. Advises Frazer on how to organize the troops and supplies for a march.
GLC01450.457.05
August 10, 1777
Company moving to Cornell's Ferry. Does not know where they will move next, but suspects it will be Albany or New England, and hopes recipient can join him there. Addressed not addressed, but ends "my best respects to Mrs. Frazer."
GLC01450.457.06
June 22, 1778
Expects to move out in the morning, and asks Frazer to have his things packed for him. A note reads "Please inform the officers that nothing can be done touching the arrangement till General Reed comes to Camp, as soon as he comes I shall state...
GLC01450.457.07
October 24, 1777
Wonders why Frazer has not written him for some time, and says he is now healthier and has returned to service. At the time Frazer was a British prisoner.
GLC01450.457.08
July 19, 1778
"I have escaped the clutches of old death with great difficulty." Is still weak but "I shall return to you soon" and resume active duty.
GLC01450.457.09
July 25, 1777
Was sick in Brunswick for three weeks, then Philadelphia, but is now better. Asks Frazer to take care of various duties with regard to the company.
GLC01450.457.10
circa 1778
Discusses American troop movements, including those of General Gates and Comte d'Estaing. Asks Frazer to send Andrew, since he is in need of a good waiter.
GLC01450.457.11
September 17, 1777
Franks, Jonathan, fl. 1777-1782
to Mr. Currier
Requests sugar, pepper, and rum for Colonel Livingston, and two pounds chocolate, one pound pepper and two gallons both wine and rum for himself. Addressed to Currier on board the sloop Mohawk, a supply ship
GLC01450.515.01
September 21, 1776
Williamson, Matthias, 1716-1807
to William Livingston
Has been informed that captain Neil's company is lacking in artillerymen. Requests that the governor provide for more men, and enlist them for the duration of the war. Elizabeth was called Elizabethtown at the time.
GLC01450.521
April 4, 1778
Gardoqui e Hijos (Firm)
to Arthur Lee
Discusses accounts for military supplies, mostly uniforms and blankets for "the American friends that we have worked for in the present troublesome times." Also notes hearing news that Benjamin Franklin "had been presented to His Majesty as an...
GLC01450.523
June 15, 1777
Warren, James, 1726-1808
to Elbridge Gerry
Discusses arrival of supplies and trade with Spain. Docketed by Gerry.
GLC01450.527
May 8, 1776
Bordman, Andrew, 1743-1817
to Samuel Whittemore
Orders Whittemore to inform the population to convene for various meetings, including elections of representatives, a county register, gramar school master, and other town matters. Demands that this warrant be returned after these tasks are...
GLC01450.540
May 8, 1781
Lovell, James, 1737-1814
Discusses fiscal matters in detail, claiming that "Nothing can exceed the Confusion here as to money." Comments on problems related to paying delegates, regarding inflation caused by paper money and the state as paymaster. Using personal examples...
GLC01450.541
March 11, 1766
Brown, Moses, 1738-1836
to Joseph Clark
Recalls his successful opposition in the Rhode Island General Assembly to a proposal to print money in the colony. Discusses raising 1000 pounds needed to "Depay the Necessary Changes of Government, and his willingness to put up a part. Clark was...
GLC01450.551
February 17, 1769
Grant, Robert, 1762-1843
to John Manners, Marquis of Granby
Petitioning Granby for a post as a carpenter in Quebec "in the room of Mr. Butler." He has just served as a carpenter for the army. Bottom states "Ordered to be recommended to the Master General" and is signed in an illegible hand.
GLC01450.556.04
January 31, 1826
Clay, J., fl. 1826
to David Murphy
GLC01450.600.011
October 4, 1846
Grady, J.H., fl. 1846
to Mrs. Murphy
GLC01450.600.013
1783-1815
Unknown
to Mr. Murphy
GLC01450.600.014
July 31, 1805
GLC01450.600.018
Brown, A. Henry, fl. 1783-1815
GLC01450.600.019
September 27, 1818
Murphy, David, 1769-1844
to William Madkins
GLC01450.600.024
April 30, 1820
to the independent electors of the county of St. Genevieve
GLC01450.600.058
July 16, 1812
Ficat, G.H., fl. 1812
GLC01450.600.059
July 31, 1820
Saniffs, Geoff, fl. 1820
to Brother Murphy
GLC01450.600.063
1796
Dawson, George, fl. 1796
Verification of age and other identifying information for George Dawson. Noted as an "exact copy" on the document.
GLC01450.612.03
1860 June
Ayres, George B., fl. 1860-1867
Platinum print of beardless Abraham Lincoln
With ink inscription on verso: "Copyright Geo. B. Ayres, Phila." Ostendorf 26. Hesler negative printed by Ayres
GLC04200
1733
Popple, Henry, fl. 1773
A Map of the British Empire in America... [index sheet, with 20 plates]
Large engraved map composed in sheets. Streeter Sale 676.
GLC04526
1863
Kimball, Myron H., fl. 1863-1865
[Carte-de-visite of emancipated children, Isaac and Rosa]
One carte-de-visite entitled,"Issac & Rosa, Slave Children from New Orleans," dated 1863 printed by Kimball. Imprint on image details that the children were emancipated by George H. Hanks. Image consists of two children holding hands. This item would...
GLC05111.02.1051
1859 circa
[Twenty Star American "Abolitionist Flag"]
Large American cotton flag with only 20 stars. Fragile. The flag consists of 9 alternating red or white cloth strips sewn together with 20 somewhat irregular stars. The blue field is mottled and the flag has staining. The flag is identified as an...
GLC05762
1864
Truth, Sojourner.
Printed inscription on recto: "I sell the shadow to support the substance. Sojourner Truth." Blue two-cent tax stamp and pencil inscription "11902" on verso. Full length standing portrait with walking stick. White mount with gold border.
GLC06391.20
1863 ca.
Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865
The President's dedication address at Gettysburg
Printed by Miller & Mathews. Contains textual variations indicative of a very early printing of the Gettysburg Address.
GLC06811
1852/08/23
$2,500 Reward! Mississippi Co., Missouri broadside advertising runaway slaves
Broadside advertising four runaway slaves and their characteristics, offering more compensation if captured in a free state. (With losses to text.)
GLC07238
Everett, Edward, 1794-1865
Oration Delivered on the Battlefield of Gettysburg
GLC07743.01
circa 1863
[Broadside recruiting African Americans for military service]
Color recruitment broadside depicting a Union soldier holding a United States flag with an attached banner declaring "Freedom to the Slave." In the background on one side, African American troops march holding a United States flag bearing the words...
GLC08249
6 November 1917 circa
N. Y. State Woman Suffrage Party
How to vote for woman suffrage amendment, election day, November 6th, 1917
Instructs voters which box to check on the ballot in order to vote in favor ammending the New York State Constitution to allow women the right to vote.
GLC08961
1910 circa
New Jersey Woman Suffrage Association
Plain Facts for the Working Man
Encouraging working men to vote for women's suffrage. Argues that letting their wives vote will improve their own situation. States that the wife, who has so many responsibilities, can better take care of the home and the family, if she has the...
GLC08962
1915 circa
Woman Suffrage Party of the City of New York
Votes for Women! The Woman's Reason
List of arguments for why women should be allowed to vote, including "Because women must obey the laws just as men do, They should vote equally with men. Because women pay taxes just as men do, thus supporting the government, They should vote...
GLC08963
1943
United States. Office of War Information
Ten Years Ago:/ The Nazis burned these books/ ... but free Americans can still read them
OWI Poster no. 66. Government Printing Office # O-528869. Poster in red and black tones. In the center is a black & white photograph showing a crowd of people standing next to a bonfire and giving the Nazi salute.
GLC09520.03
1944
United States. Public Health Service. Division of Nurse Education
Be a cadet nurse
Image by Jon Whitcomb. NE Poster #3. Government Printing Office # O-599074. Color poster of two women in cadet nurse uniforms. The woman on the left wears a military-style uniform with blue jacket and cap. The woman on the right wears a white nurse...
GLC09520.04
1942
Office of War Information, Division of Public Inquiries
We here highly resolve that these dead shall not have died in vain-- : remember Dec. 7th!
Government printing Office O-491977. OWI No. 14. Quotes Abraham Lincoln's Gettysburg Address. Shows a tattered, torn U.S. flag flies at half-staff as dark smoke billows in the background. Allen Russell Saalburg (1899-1987), artist.
GLC09520.08
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