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1860 ca.
Whipple, John Adams, 1822-1891
[R.W. Emerson]
Carte de visite bust portrait of Ralph Waldo Emerson. Note by previous owner on verso: "1803-1882 t[aken] @ [age] 58 = 1861."
GLC05141
1850s
Tieman, Daniel T., fl. 1850
Three portaits of a NYC reformer mayor: daguerreotype, ambrotype & later carte
The three items are: 1. Daguerreotype. Half view, seated, with left hand holding jacket label and right holding a book. Cased: 15.2 x 12.0 (2.0) cm. 2. Ambrotype half view, seated with hands in lap, no case, 8.2 x 7.1 (.6) cm. Varnished back. 3...
GLC05188
1818
Whelpley, Samuel, fl. 1818
Letters addressed to Caleb Strong... [attacking capital punishment & war]
Full title: "Letters addressed to Caleb Strong, Esq., ... showing that retaliation, capital punishment, and war are prohibited by the Gospel...." Third edition printed by Miller & Hutchen. Justifies pacifism.
GLC05208
1855
Belisle, Orvilla, fl. 1855
The Prophets; or, Mormonism unveiled.
Signed on the front endpaper by Ephraim Clark, Oakland, Ohio, 25 February 1857. An attack on BrighamYoung and the Mormon Church. Printed by William White Smith, and illustrated with woodcuts. Includes a loose print, "Death of Joseph Smith." Howes...
GLC05211
1851-1855
Newspaper
[Deseret news; Vols. 2, 3, 4].
Official publishing organ of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (Mormons), and the only newspaper in the Utah Territory until after the Civil War. Contents include official announcements and information on the Church. Published in Great...
GLC05233
24 March 1855-February 1860
[Deseret News; Vols. 5-9].
Official publishing organ of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. The 5 May 1858 through 1 September 1858 issues of volume 8 were printed in Fillmore City, Utah. Volume 8 lacks nos. 4 and 27.
GLC05234
14 March 1830
Chase, Salmon P. (Salmon Portland), 1808-1873
to Edward Chase
Writes to his brother, a lawyer in Lockport, New York, about his journey from Washington, D.C. to Cincinnati, Ohio. Laments his undesirable traveling companions among whom was a woman convict. "A woman too - who had been committed for Infanticide...
GLC05494.01
circa 5 October 1850
Friends of Freedom (Boston, Mass.)
Declaration of sentiments of the colored citizens of Boston, on the fugitive slave bill!!!
African American citizens of Boston respond to the Fugitive Slave Law. Published by the "Friends of Freedom." Signed in print by Lewis Hayden as President of the Friends of Freedom and William C. Nell as Secretary. Also includes another text block at...
GLC05345
circa 1850-1855
English, John G., fl. 1827-1869
[Mississippi cotton plantation diary and journal]
Signed in inner front cover in August 1850, where English notes that his father, James English, moved from Kingsport, Tennessee to Madison County, Alabama in 1818. Records that James took him, and left his sister in Salem, North Carolina, and his...
GLC05496
20 January 1842
Adams, John Quincy, 1767-1848
to James Brooks
Adams comments upon his "essay" in defense of British actions in China during the Opium War. He maintains that he confined himself "to the question of right from wrong between the parties, as it stood upon the ransom of Canton." He bases his...
GLC05508.001
12 October 1836
Key, Francis Scott, 1779-1843
to unknown
Apparently written to a clergyman friend who refused to baptize the child of unbelieving parents. Key dwells at length on the sponsors' obligations in baptism, supporting his friend's decision. He gives specific advice on how he would have proceeded...
GLC05508.007
2 April 1836
Buchanan, James, 1791-1868
to Harriet Henry
Buchanan writes to his sister because he is concerned for her health. He writes: "let me strongly urge you to resist the gloomy feelings & apprehensions which I fear you indulge." He asks her to submit to the will of God, but also acknowledges he...
GLC05508.054
31 August 1842
Jackson, Andrew, 1767-1845
to Mary P. Payson
Jackson sends Miss Payson a sentiment: "Seek true wisdom[:] it is the pearl of 'great price' which cheers us thro' life, and ends in happy mortality." One black and white bust engraving of Jackson included.
GLC05508.005
3 January 1855
Jackson, Thomas J. "Stonewall", 1824-1863
to his uncle
A heartfelt letter noting the spiritual guidance that Jackson's uncle gave to Jackson's now deceased wife, Ellie. Jackson expresses thanks for his uncle's condolence after her passing. He discusses his sadness and changed outlook on life. Jackson...
GLC05508.006
15 May 1815
Adams, John, 1735-1826
to Jedidiah Morse
Adams thanks Morse for his pamphlet "American Unitarianism" (Review of American Unitarianism, published in 1815), but comments that he heard the doctrines maintained 65 years ago by a number of ministers. Adams resists what he perceives as Morse's...
GLC05508.016
10 February 1846
Blanchard, Jonathan, 1811-1892
to Homer H. Stuart
Blanchard discusses living the Christian life. He focuses on how worldly suffering brings you closer to salvation, because it is partaking in Christ's suffering. Last page of a longer letter.
GLC05508.040
December 1859
Brown, John, 1800-1859
Address of John Brown to the Virginia Court, when about to receive the sentence of death, for his heroic attempt at Harper's Ferry...
Small broadside with lithograph signature of Brown produced by the Liberator, reprinting his address to the Virginia Court before sentencing. Brown denies wanting to murder or cause an uprising. He argues that his raid on Harper's Ferry was just...
GLC05508.051
circa May 1, 1850
Burnet, David G., fl. 1830-1870
to Mattie
Burnet writes to a young girl who is feeling swings in emotion, and ascribes the problem to excessive indulgence in "fashionable amusements." He advises putting "a philosophical curb on our enjoyments and restrain[ing] them from exciting us too...
GLC05508.056
18 July 1836
Butler, Josiah, fl. 1836
to Rev. N. Wells
Butler talks of his desire to be baptized and join the Congregational Church, but suspects he is not wanted and rescinds his desire. The circumstances that prevented Congressman Butler from joining the church are unknown.
GLC05508.057
circa 1843
Carlyle, Thomas, 1795-1881
[Excerpt from Thomas Carlyle's 'Past and Present'].
From chapter 8 "Unworking Aristocracy," on p. 172-74 of Carlyle's 1843 book, "Past and Present." A note on the top identifies the content: "A scrap of T. Carlyle's manuscript of 'Past and Present.' RW. Emerson," although, it is probably not in...
GLC05508.060
April 1842
Caroline, Amelia, fl. 1842
to Mrs. Fry
Writing as the Queen of Denmark, Caroline quotes Proverbs 19:17: "He that hath pity on the poor lendeth to the Lord, and that which he hath given will He pay him again."
GLC05508.061
13 August 1815
Ellery, William, 1727-1820
to his grandson
Congratulates his grandson's wife's safe delivery of a baby boy. Advises that the child be taught piety and virtue from a very young age, so it will stay with him always. He also urges the mother to nurse the baby and "not suffer any silly ideas of...
GLC05508.097
6 April 1858
A Proclamation...concerning the Utah War and its necessity.
Printed declaration by President Buchanan proclaiming that a state of rebellion exists in the Territory of Utah, and offering a pardon to all citizens who submit to the authority of the United States government. The present proclamation mentions...
GLC05708
9 November 1845
Edwards, Cabel G., fl. 1845
to Rufus Edwards
Reports that their father is dead and describes his last weeks. Includes the surrender of his father's estate to his brother. Discusses his financial and legal troubles. Invites his brother and family in Ohio to go west to California, where they...
GLC05691
1840-1841
Polk, James K. (James Knox), 1795-1849
Bound collection of 45 Congressional speeches of various people
Bound volume of printed speeches from Congress signed on the front pastedown by James K. Polk. Most pamphlets have been printed at Washington by Blair and Rives. This bound volume of printed speeches from Congress is signed on the front pastedown...
GLC05598
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