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1901/05/13
Le Gallienne, Richard, 1866-1947
to James C. Young re: edition of Young's book, "Omar"
On stationery of "The Schuyler," New York. With collateral article.
GLC04353.18
1862
[Civil War maps] [decimalized]
Eight maps of various media, mostly of General McClellan's Peninsula Campaign.
GLC04355
1862/04/11
Grant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson), 1822-1885
to Richardson, Spenser & Towson re: ordering new uniforms for himself & staff
GLC04356
1859-1922 ca.
Collection relating to Grant's presidency & family with 3 S.B. Anthony items [decimalized .001-.119, .097a, .119a,b,c]
This collection, put together by some early twentieth century collectors concentrates on Grant's presidency, funeral and the commemoration of the centenary of his birth in 1922. #1-31 include Grant family correspondence (mostly about USG's death and...
GLC04360
28 June 1792
Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804
to Epes Sergeant
As Secretary of the Treasury, Hamilton sends a circular letter ending payment of public monies into the Bank of Massachusetts. Instead, he orders remittances to the Bank of the United States at Boston.
GLC04361
1788/02/16
Hancock, John, 1737-1793
to John Sullivan
Transmits a copy of the proceedings of the Massachusetts ratifying convention for the Constitution. Notes that the Convention recommended amendments and alterations to the Constitution.
GLC04362
12 July 1823
Jackson, Andrew, 1767-1845
to Hardy Murfree Cryer
Describes the flogging and subsequent escape of an enslaved man named Cyrus. Explains the events that led to the overseer, Mr. Parsons, flogging Cyrus, and Cyrus' running away. Says Cyrus has been found and that "Cyrus shall not be abused, but he...
GLC04363
1832/02/24
to Littleton W. Tazewell re: boundary between US and Spanish Texas along Sabine
A calling for the US-Texas (Spanish Colony) boundary along the west bank of the Sabine River, in accordance with the Adams-Onis Treaty of 1819. One bust engraving of Jackson included as collateral.
GLC04364
1844/07/08
to William Russell
Jackson writes that Texas should be annexed to remove the possibility of foreign influence, and to end tampering with slavery. He also writes of his fond memories of the "noble" Russells, his poor health, and his hope that Democrats will bury...
GLC04365
1764/07/26
Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826
to [John Page?] re: corresponding, question of soul, desire for secrecy
A very early letter, one of the earliest in private hands concerning questions of metaphysics. Young Jefferson says he will protect their secrecy by not signing (or addressing) the letter.
GLC04366
5 December 1787
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
to Edward Hand
Knox, Secretary at War, writes to General Hand, a former Continental Congressman. States that William Henry, son of deceased Continental Congressman William Henry, asked the War Office to dispose of his father's military and ordnance stores in...
GLC04367.01
20 December 1800
[Printed deed for land in Camden, Massachusetts]
Partially printed legal document signed by General Knox and co-signed by his wife Lucy Knox. Counter-signed by witnesses Josiah Reid, justice of the peace, and John Gleason. Also counter-signed by attorney Thomas Rice on verso. Document gives Elisha...
GLC04367.02
15 July 1777
Lee, Francis Lightfoot, 1734-1797
to Mann Page
Written by Lee as Virginia delegate to Continental Congress and signer of the Declaration of Independence to Page also as a Virginia delegate to Congress. Reports the fall of Fort Ticonderoga. Mentions letters from General Arthur St. Clair updating...
GLC04368
1864/08/29
Lee, Robert E., 1807-1870
to Richard H. Anderson re: Early's & Sheridan's Valley campaign, strategy
Concerning his fears of enemy strength and his desire that Anderson cooperate with Early by moving his forces or sending Fitz Lee's cavalry into Maryland.
GLC04369
1860/07/13-09/14
Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865
Rail Mauler [nos. 2-11] [Republican campaign newspaper]
Republican campaign newspaper, that includes news and articles. Includes the text of Lincoln's Cooper Institute address. Paginated from 5-44.
GLC04371
7 November 1836
Lundy, Benjamin, 1789-1839
to Elizur Wright
Lundy writes to Wright, a fellow abolitionist. Lundy is on a committee organizing a convention held to establish a state anti-slavery society. The convention will meet at Harrisburg 19 December, and Lundy solicits Wright's participation. Signed by...
GLC04372.01
15 July 1860
Smoot, A. Jackson, 1828-1906
[Reward for Nace Dorsey, a runaway slave]
Award offered by A. Jackson Smoot. Smoot offers $150 for Dorsey, described as a "Negro Man... 5 feet 11 inches in height-- may be 6 feet-- large and muscular, black, and with a few grey hairs. Is about 40 years old."
GLC04372.02
circa 1858
Pennington, James, fl. 1858
[Reward for a runaway indentured apprentice]
Pennington, from 107 Hillen Street in Old Town, Baltimore, issues a ten dollar reward for James Edward Grey, an apprentice indentured in the collar and harness business. Describes Grey as being of light complexion, light hair, and between 18 and 19...
GLC04372.03
27 November 1797
Madison, James, 1751-1836
to Henry Tazewell
Addressed to either Henry Tazewell or John Dawson. Written by Madison, who left the Congress in March 1797. Apologizes for not being a better correspondent. Expresses concerns for Tazewell's health because of "autumnal pestilence of your marshes."...
GLC04373
11 January 1757
Old Sam, fl. 1757
[Deed of land sale signed by Nottoway Chiefs]
Nottoway Chiefs Sam, Scholar, Skipper, Will, Turner, Step, Gray, Taylor, and Edmunds sign a deed selling Virginia land to Charles Simmons. Wood, Williams and Briggs sign as witnesses. Features paper and wax seals next to each of nine signers' names.
GLC04375
1775-1779
Correspondence between Cyrus Griffin and Burgess Ball [Decimalized .01-.05]
GLC04377
7 November 1864
Sheridan, Philip Henry, 1831-1888
to Oliver Edwards
Sheridan, commander of the Army of the Shenandoah, discusses troop movement with Colonel Edwards, in charge of troops at Winchester, Virginia. Relates that forces were ordered from New Creek to Moorefield, and from Cumberland to Wardensville (all in...
GLC04378
1783-1788
[Twenty-Six documents related to the founding and early history of the Society of Cincinnati] Decimalized
GLC04379
circa March to May 1847
Taylor, Zachary, 1784-1850
to Jefferson Davis
Sends Davis newspapers and notes he has had no news from Secretary of War Marcy. Sends along Colonel Taylor's wishes for a speedy recovery. Hopes he has received letters from Mrs. Davis and that everyone is well. Says that he received a letter...
GLC04380
17 December 1848
to Julia Knowlton
President-elect Major General Zachary Taylor writes to her to acknowledge receipt of a letter from her. Mentions his gratitude for the support of women in his election: "it was but rarely have I had intercours[e] with one of 'heaven's best gifts to...
GLC04381
1781/03/01
United States. Continental Congress.
Extract from minutes re: Maryland ratifying the Articles of Confederation
Maryland was the last state to ratify the Articles "by which act the Confederation of the United State of America was completed each and every one of the thirteen states from New Hampshire to Georgia both included having adopted and confirmed and by...
GLC04382
1863-1880
Various
Collection related to Civil War generals, including Ambrose Burnside, Ulysses S. Grant, John Logan, John Pope, and others [Decimalized .01-.06]
GLC04385
6 August 1862
[Presidential pardon of Charles Wallace who had abandoned his regiment in the Dakota Territory in October 1856].
Abraham Lincoln's 6 August 1862 pardon of Charles Wallace is on the verso of a letter to him from Dakota Territory representative J. B. S. Todd in Washington, D.C. dated 3 August 1862, which said he enclosed a letter to Lincon from Obed Foote of...
GLC04437
1765/08/02
Washington, George, 1732-1799
to Burwell Bassett re: poor crops, election to House of Burgesses, Stamp Act
Writes about the dry weather's effects on crops, his loss of wheat to rust, etc. Washington also notes receipt of the Governor's proclamation proroguing the assembly
GLC04441
24 March 1776
to Josiah Quincy
Written just one week after Continental forces captured Boston. Thanks Quincy and the nation for their praise, saying "To obtain the applause of deserving men, is a heart felt satisfaction - to merit them, is my highest wish. If my conduct...
GLC04442
[1789/04]
Inaugural address [leaf from 1st draft of discarded first inaugural = pp.49-50]
Concerning taxation and the national debt. This was a first draft which Washington later discarded. The manuscript was disassembled by Jared Sparks and leaves or clippings were given away as samples of GW's handwriting. Sparks regarded the...
GLC04443.01
1844/05/11
Sparks, Jared, 1789-1866
to Gilbert Hawkes re: sending sample of Washington's handwriting
Transmitting GLC 4443.01.
GLC04443.02
8 June 1789
to Ebenezer Hazard
Washington requests a report on the general state of the United States Post Office from Hazard, the Postmaster General.
GLC04444
27 February 1798
to William A. Washington
Commisserates with his nephew, Colonel William A. Washington, on the death of his wife. Regrets he cannot find employment for Mr. Ashton, who had been recommended to him by his nephew, as he already has hired a clerk. Notes the grains he uses to make...
GLC04445
March 10, 1884
Chester A. Arthur
Hand-tinted cabinet size photograph.
GLC04446
11 May 1865 - 13 May 1865
Stanton, Edwin M. (Edwin McMasters), 1814-1869
Letter and two telegrams requesting prosecution of Horace Greeley [Decimalized .01-.03]
Edwin M. Stanton writes one letter and two telegrams to Edwards Pierrepont asking him to prosecute Horace Greeley, who Stanton claims has tried to incite others to murder him.
GLC04452
23 April 1811
Monroe, James, 1758-1831
to unknown
Written by Monroe shortly after he took office as Secretary of State to unknown recipient. Acknowledges recipient's letter of 15 April 1811. Was pleased with President Madison's offer of the job saying "it was addressed on such fair & liberal...
GLC04453
17 October 1780
Paine, Thomas, 1737-1809
to Nathanael Greene
Begins by stating that he is thankful no one can publish his letters after his death since he does not write any. Discusses the treason of Benedict Arnold and the British spy John Andre. Comments on the capture of Andre and wonders why Andre was...
GLC04454
18 February 1778
Penn, John, 1741-1788
to Theodorick Bland
Written by Penn as North Carolina delegate to Continental Congress and Declaration of Independence signer to Bland as a Colonel of Virginia Calvary. Says nothing has happened other than General Sir William Howe's agreement to exchange prisoners of...
GLC04455
20 December 1916
Wilson, Woodrow, 1856-1924
[Appointment of John J. Pershing to Major General]
Commission to begin on September 25, 1916. Countersigned by Secretary of War Newton D. Baker. Stamp indicating receipt by the Adjutant General's office dated 6 January 1917 and signed by H.P. Milam as Adjutant General. Dated when Pershing commanded...
GLC04460
February 23, 1861
Beauregard, Pierre Gustave Toutant, 1818-1893
[Beauregard's copy of an official letter relative to his resignation from the Army]
A copy in Beauregard's own hand of the letter stating "Your resignation has been accepted by the President of the United States." Pencilled docket, also in Beauregard's hand, states "Mrs. Slidell left Wash, Feby 26. 1861 to return to N.C. Mr...
GLC04462
3 February 1909
Washington, Booker T., 1856-1915
[To the editor of the Independent]
Washington, founder and principal of the Tuskegee Institute, expresses appreciation for any reference made within the Independent regarding an upcoming meeting of the Tuskegee Negro Conference, held at the Tuskegee Institute. Does not note the name...
GLC04466.01
1789/08/10
to Samuel Huntington re: forwarding act of Congress (not present) on state debts
GLC04467
1798/07/16
Adams, John, 1735-1826
To: John Rutherford.
Call to convene Senate to receive communication (Quasi-War)-Washington's acceptance of command in the event of war with France.
GLC04468
26 July 1798
Russell, John, 1764-1831
Russell's gazette commercial and political [Vol. IV, no. 41 (July 26, 1798)]
Prints a lot of news pertaining to the Quasi French War. Contains an excerpt from a speech by Theodore Dwight analyzing Thomas Jefferson's Spring 1797 "Mazzei" letter as "a perfect compendium of the French, and anti-federal policy, as exhibited in...
GLC04468.02
14 June 1830
[Remitture of the forfeiture of the sloop Nun to master Winthop S. Baker, whose ship was siezed for importing slaves].
Countersigned by Secretary of State Martin Van Buren. The sloop Nun was seized in the territory of Florida. Jackson, in consideration of the premises, "divers other good and sufficient reasons," and on payment of costs, orders remission of the...
GLC04469
24 June 1848
Polk, James K. (James Knox), 1795-1849
Pardon of John Paterson, John Smith & Peter Johnson, convicted of larceny on high seas.
Convicted of larceny on high seas; sentenced to 4 months imprisonment and a fine of $30 each. Pardoned after serving prison sentence, as "they are seafaring men, dependent upon their monthly wages for support, have no property, and are wholly unable...
GLC04470
18 February 1777
to Robert Morris
Written by Hancock as President of the Continental Congress to Morris as a Continental Congressman from Pennsylvania. Reports to Morris that Congress will return to Philadelphia, and suggests that its return may relieve some of the burden of Morris...
GLC04431
19 June 1788
[Resolution of Massachusetts Legislature]
Signed approved by Hancock. Also signed by Theodore Sedgwick, Speaker of the House, and Samuel Phillips, President. Certified as a true copy by John Avery as Secretary. Concerns levying taxes on the polls and estates in Worcester County...
GLC04432
1811/04/15
to Pierre Paganel re: tragedy of the French Revolution, hopes for liberty
Paganel, author of Essai historique et critique sur la Révolution Française (Paris, 1810), sent a copy of his work to Jefferson, perhaps one of the few copies to survive burning at the hands of Napoleon's censors. Jefferson writes in part: "[t]he...
GLC04433
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