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2 March 1860
Mott, Lucretia, fl. 1849-1860
to Amory D. Mayo
Mott declines Mayo's offer to give a sermon in his church in Albany. Mott has previously obligations; she remains open to the idea.
GLC02509.06
28 February 1860-1904
Murray, W.H.H., 1840-1904
to Buck
Informs him that he is traveling in England and is in a position to be well informed about current conditions there. Will write to him, and leaves the remuneration to him. Advises him not to print his letters until such time as he has done...
GLC02509.07
22 March 1848
Parker, Theodore, 1810-1860
to Signore Mancinelli
Hopes that Mancinelli remembers him. Writes to introduce Dr. Loring, who is visiting Rome. Congratulates Mancinelli "on having so noble a Pope. Protestants as we are, we will all shout, Viva Papa Pio IX." Supposes that Mancinelli knows his American...
GLC02509.08
1 March 1837
Smith, Joseph, 1805-1844
[Ten dollar bank note of Kirtland Safety Society Bank, payable to W. Parish].
Also signed by President of the Bank Sidney Rigdon. Numbered 1493. Printed from plates obtained in Philadelphia from Underwood, Bald, Spencer & Hufty. The Kirtland Safety Society Anti-Banking Company, which issued the notes, attempted without...
GLC02509.09
16 February 1856
to Nathaniel P. Banks
Congratulates him on his "success in helping achieve the first victory which the North has won over the South since 1808, when the slave trade with Africa was abolished. I might better say, the first victory of freedom over Slavery since the...
GLC02509.10
1814/01-02/23
Adams, John, 1735-1826
To: Richard Rush.
Written to the son of his close friend Dr. Benjamin Rush in January 1814 and finished February 23. An early portion of the letter is in a Sternian style (stream of consciousness) concerning dreams while ill. Adams concludes, slightly tongue-in...
GLC02518
16 April 1857
Brown, John, 1800-1859
to Mary Ann Brown
Has "been more prospered within a very few days than I had before been," thanks to a $7,000 loan from George L. Stearns to be used towards a free Kansas. Hears "that one of 'Uncle Sam's Hounds was at Cleavland on my track;' and I have been hiding a...
GLC02519
22 June 1865
Bailey, D.C., fl. 1864-1865
to Mary E. Bailey
States that he is grateful and thanks God that he and his family have been safe from sickness and harm. Reports that a part of his regiment is in Madison and will probably be there for some time. He hopes that if he is to stay long somewhere, it is...
GLC02664
5 August 1869
Grant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson), 1822-1885
[Land deed for Sioux Indian Trust Lands]
Signed clerically. Also signed by L . Bunnitt as Secretary and M. Granger as Recorder of the General Land Office. Certifies that David S. Salisbury has paid for a tract of land from the Sioux Indian Trust lands. Marked no. 849.
GLC02671
circa 1871
Safford, A.P.K. (Anson Peasley Keeler), 1830-1891
[Autobiographical account of Safford, Governor of Arizona] [Incomplete]
Cites his birth as 1828 in Hyde Park, Vermont, to Joseph W. Safford and Dyanthia P. Little. Reports on his early childhood, including a move to Illinois. States that after his parents' deaths, he placed his little sister in school and sought his...
GLC02666
22 July 1861
Wright, Augustus Romaldus, 1813-1891
to Miller A. Wright
Augustus did not send Asa, an enslaved person, to Miller, as he did not want Miller to be "better off in attendants than the other soldiers." Rather, he sold him to Dr. Colb, along with Asa's wife and Martha. Augustus gives Miller a word of advice:...
GLC02691.11.011
1911/04/25
Taft, William H. (William Howard), 1857-1930
to Rev. John Wesley Hill re: declining to speak at Hadley Rescue Mission
Signed as President. Accompanied by a note on verso of recipient attesting to the President's unexpected appearance at midnight, despite his schedule.
GLC02793.059
1943/03/09
Roosevelt, Franklin D. (Franklin Delano), 1882-1945
to Bishop G. Bromley Oxnam re: opposition to prohibition
Signed as President on White House stationery. Written as a follow-up to meeting with Methodist bishops.
GLC02793.085
1952/06/13
Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972
to Edward H. Pruden re: a prayer he said since his youth, with prayer
Written as President on White House stationery, accompanied by the prayer on White House stationery. Pruden was minister at the First Baptist Church, Washington, D.C.
GLC02793.094
1789/12/24
Livingston, J.H., fl. 1789
to Tobias Lear re: thanks for charity gift from President Washington
"The attention of the President of the United States to the Charity School under the care of the Dutch Church in this City is very acceptable [. . . .] Please to accept my thanks . . ." Docketed on address leaf.
GLC02794.009
1974 ca.?
Ford, Gerald R., 1913-2006
Quoting himself upon assuming the presidency re: prayers
"... I ask you to confirm me as your President by your prayers." The statement Ford made at the time of his suceeding Richard Nixon.
GLC02793.110
1793/01/10
Stagg, John, fl. 1793
to: Tobias Lear
Lear identifies the author as "Major Stagg." "Please to inform the President that Grand Joseph, one of the Indian chiefs died yesterday evening, and will be buried this afternoon." Docketed on address leaf.
GLC02794.029
15 April 1779- 17 October 1780
Brodhead, Daniel, 1736-1809
[Brodhead's Revolutionary War letterbook]
Includes various letters written by Colonel Brodhead, commander of the Western Department in Pittsburgh. Early entries in this book are created in Pittsburgh, while later entries are created at Fort Pitt, Pennsylvania. This book begins with a list...
GLC02867.01
1779/04/21
Washington, George, 1732-1799
to Col. Daniel Brodhead re: wish to chastise the western Indians and Iroquois
Washington notes that supplies, communications and other hazards make any operation difficult and orders Brodhead to make preparation for a joint expedition. Brodhead did pacify Indians along the Alleghany, 1779-1780.
GLC02867.02
29 June 1840
Buchanan, James, 1791-1868
to Henry A. Muhlenberg
Comments on the 1840 presidential campaign and states that they are "in the midst of a higher political excitement than I have ever yet witnessed ... " Believes that Pennsylvania will support Democrat Martin Van Buren though the Whigs have...
GLC02919
1776
Revolution
Journal of the House of Delegates of Virginia [with] At a General Assembly...
Owned by John Edmondson, presented to William R. Vanter by M.A. Miller. The second item documents the first session of the state House after independence. Both items printed by Alexander Purdie. Journal of session dominated by Thomas Jefferson in...
GLC02882
18 September 1788
Von Steuben, Friedrich Wilhelm Ludolf Gerhard Augustin, 1730-1794
to William North
Whimsical letter written by Von Steuben in retirement and in debt in New York to his former aide North, who was also in retirement at Duanesburg, New York. Refers to North as "my dear Bill." Looks back on the last year. Mentions that "you did cut...
GLC02542.12
23 March 1798
[Presidential proclamation for a national day of prayer]
Proclamation declaring national "day of Solemn Humiliation, Fasting, and Prayer," with Timothy Pickering's free frank on verso. Adams wants Americans to pray for the protection of their country. Proclamation states that America is in a "hazardous and...
GLC02542.14
23 April 1842
Theobald, Mathew, 1790-1856
[Abstinence pledge card]
Printed card, with various illustrations, stating that Catherine Cauty has taken the "the Total Abstinence Pledge." Cauty has card number 4281797. Signed by Theobald as president of the society. Pledge card states that Cauty will refrain from...
GLC02542.27
4 April 1779
Schuyler, Philip John, 1733-1804
to unknown
Written by Major General Schuyler to an unknown recipient, but seller's description says it is probably to Continental Congressman James Duane. References recipients letter of 20 March and another undated letter. Says the president, probably...
GLC02545
1883
The Ladies Association of the First Presbyterian Church
The Texas cook book.... [first Texas cookbook]
Edited by the Lady's Association of the First Presbyterian Church. Standard fare plus some ethnic dishes. With 60 interleaved manuscript recipes.
GLC02936
1733
Great Britain. Acts.
Act...paying off..South Sea annuities...for establishing the colony of Georgia
Act of Parliament that pays off one million South Sea annuities, and using money for various purposes, including "Marriage Portion of the Princess Royal," in establishing the colony of Georgia, and paying debt. Act also makes reference to building...
GLC03498
1861-1865, 1866-1902
Maitland, Joseph M., 1836-1918
Collection of Joseph M. Maitland, G company, 95th regiment, Ohio, infantry [Decimalized .001-.258]
Maitland (1839-1918) was a pro-Union Democrat. His correspondence discusses the war and politics. Maitland's collection includes commentary on the 1863 political campaign for Governor of Ohio, Morgan's Raid, religious matters (Baptists in Ohio)...
GLC03523.10
1861-1865
Knox, Andrew, 1835-?
[Collection of Andrew Knox, B company, 1st regiment, Connecticut, heavy artillery] [Decimalized .01-.23]
Knox served as Lieutenant in the 1st Connecticut Artillery. The letters discuss the sieges of Yorktown and Petersburg, support Lincoln's re-election, condemn McClellan's Peace Platform, and mention William, a freeman working for McClellan as a...
GLC03523.20
circa 1861-1865
Richards, Leonard H., fl. 1864-1865
[Collection of Leonard H. Richards, D company, 75th regiment, Illinois, infantry]
Richards was a devout young soldier, greatly in love with his wife. Letters mention battle of Nashville, Lincoln's death, etc.
GLC03523.29
Russell, E. S., fl. 1861-1862
Collection of E. S. Russell, G company, 65th regiment, Ohio, infantry [Decimalized .01-.23]
Most of the letters are written by E. S. Russell to his wife. There is a possibility that some of the letters are out of order due to no year being listed. Letters discuss camp life, marching experiences, and his health. Throughout his letters his...
GLC03523.50
1864
Serz, John, 1808-1881
Abraham Lincoln President of the United States signing the Emancipation Proclamation
Black and white engraving showing Lincoln seated at a table with the Holy Bible, facing forward with a handwritten copy of the Emancipation Proclamation in his left hand. Engraved by John Serz after a painting by W. E. Winner. Published by John...
GLC03531
12 September 1777
McKean, Thomas, 1734-1817
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to Lewis Nicholas, Alexander Nesbit and Samuel Caldwell.
Warrant ordering them to arrest Thomas Gilpin, Thomas Afflick, Charles Jervis, William David Smith, Thomas Pike, and Charles Eddy. The individuals were prominent Quakers, who were suspected of Loyalist sympathies. Signed as the Chief Justice of...
GLC03535
5 April 1802
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
[Last will and testament of Henry Knox]
Signed by Knox once in the text and once at the close. Witnessed and signed by Samuel D. Parker, Thomas Welsh, Jr., Henry Cabot, and William Sullivan. Appoints his wife Lucy as sole executor, leaving the management and division of assets to her...
GLC03536
12 April 1796
[Expense account for Schuyler's work as an Indian agent from 12 April 1795 - 9 November 1795]
Lists monies due from the State of New York to Schuyler, "one of the agents appointed by the Act, intitled, an Act for the better support of the Oneida, Onondaga and Cayuga Indians, and for Other purposes therein mentioned." Lists various actions...
GLC03543
10 October 1777- 11 April 1778
Hand, Edward, 1744-1802
[Hand's Revolutionary War letterbook]
Many letters contained within this book were created at Fort Pitt, Pennsylvania. Various other locations are noted. A typed biography and a partial list of persons to whom Hand's letters were written are included with this book. "Copies of Letters...
GLC03426
29 December 1795
Colerick, Hunter & Beaumont, fl. 1795-1797
The western telegraphe, and Washington advertiser. [Vol. 1, no. 20 (December 29, 1795)]
Contains President George Washington's seventh State of the Union Address. Among other topics, Washington discusses treaties confirmed by the Creek and Cherokee tribes, a treaty of navigation with Great Britain, and a review of the United States...
GLC03433
January 1791- June 1791
Carey, Mathew, 1760-1839
The American Museum or Universal Magazine. [Vol. 9 (1791)]
Contains six monthly issues, January to June 1791. Bound in contemporary leather. Published by Carey, Stewart & Co. Contains a lot of information on American history at the beginning of the U.S. Government, Indian "depradations (sic)," Washington...
GLC03461
25 July 1812
Flint, Elijah, 1779-?
to Elijah Flint
Provides a lengthy discussion of "the declaration of war with G. Britain, and the unprepared Situation we were placed in to make our defence." Comments on the spread of the news of the start of the War of 1812 to British forces and relations with...
GLC03436.01
November 1876 - December 1876
Sherman, William T. (William Tecumseh), 1820-1891
[Fragment of a report on the war against the Sioux]
Concerns the campaigns against Sitting Bull and Crazy Horse, commenting on the activities of generals Nelson A. Miles, George Crook, and Philip H. Sheridan. Last four pages of a document, numbered 50-53, possibly of an annual report. Crazy Horse...
GLC03444
1820
Letter from the Secretary of Treasury re: Indians and public lands
Re: "purchasing from the Indians" land & an accounting acres surveyed.
GLC03450
1787 - 1788
Loudon, Samuel, 1727-1813
The American Magazine.
Contains six monthly issues. Billed as "Containing a Miscellaneous Collection of Original an other Valuable Essays, in Prose and Verse, and Calculated both for Instruction and Amusement." A quote underneath the title reads: "Science the guide, and...
GLC03462
15 August 1868
Hawley, Joseph R., 1826-1905
to William Claflin
Introducing and recommending Reverend John M. Morris. Mounted on paper 29 x 20 cm.
GLC03476.09
1877
Jackson, William Hicks, 1835-1903
Descriptive catalogue of photographs of North American Indians
Printed by the Government Printing Office. This document is a catalogue intended to systematize the collection of photographs taken of Native Americans during the United States Geological Survey of the Territories.
GLC03775.01
1831
Various
[Forty six pamphlets on Indian affairs. Decimalized]
The first items is a pamphlet printing correspondence between Andrew Jackson and John C. Calhoun during the Seminole Indian War. This is accompanied by eight congressional pamphlets on the Cherokee Indians and an additional thirty seven on various...
GLC03776
17 October 1787
Huntington, Samuel, 1731-1796
to Henry Knox
Discusses Connecticut's progress in raising troops for duty in the Northwest territory and the appointment of officers. Retained copy, as noted on docket. Written as governor of Connecticut to Knox as the Secretary of War.
GLC03729
27 November 1793
Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826
to Thomas Pinckney re: fever in Philadelphia, failed negotiations with Indians
Talks about the Yellow Fever epidemic in Philadelphia, negotiations with the Northwest Indians, Citizen Genet, Lafayette and copper and silver metals for coinage. The federal government moved from Philadelphia to Germantown because of a yellow fever...
GLC03730
6 August 1797
Morris, Robert, 1734-1806
to Joseph Brant
Introduces his son, Thomas Morris, and asks Brant to help negotiate the purchase of land owned by the Seneca Indians
GLC03731
23 May 1794
Williams, William, 1731-1811
to Benjamin Trumbull
Opposes the repeal of a statute which allocates proceeds from Connecticut's land sales in the Western Reserve for the support of religious ministers. Williams was a signer of the Declaration of Independence. At the time of this letter he was County...
GLC03733
21 January 1861
Anderson, Robert, 1805-1871
to Anthony Thornton
Discusses South Carolinians view of the Union, and worries that America may be punished. States "All give me much more credit for what has been done here, than I deserve...I fear that as a Nation we have taken too much upon ourselves - that we have...
GLC03748
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