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23 April 1892
Washington, Booker T., 1856-1915
to Anne Abbott
Written on printed stationery of the Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute, as Principal, to Anne Abbott, regarding a fund "to help girls who go as missionary teachers".
GLC02087
1865/04/04
to Frank Richardson
Written from an unknown soldier. Written on stationery of the Sergeant of Arms Office, House of Representatives, noted "Q.M. Gen.s Office." Envelope with 3 cent (1861) pink stamp, postmarked. Discusses the fall of Richmond and the celebration of...
GLC02034.02
15-16 December 1864
Battle of Nashville
Six stanza poem dramatizing the action at the Battle of Nashville. Each stanza has a heading: "The Preparation," "The Night Scene," "The Prelude," "The Second Day," The Chief," and "The Charge." The stanza titled "The Chief," is the shortest and is...
GLC02135
1858/05/02
Pryor, Roger Atkinson, 1828-1919
to William M. Burnell
Explains his plans to travel to Washington, D.C., and recommends caution in regard to the Ynipani treaty. Indicates that "they will try to represent us as in sympathy with the British.
GLC02071
1 February 1870
Parker, Ely S., 1828-1895
to William B. Hazen
President Grant's Commissioner of Indian Affairs writes to General Hazen, Superintendent of Indian Affairs for the Southern Agency, regarding claims of Creek Indian refugees and related expenses. Written on stationary of the Department of the...
GLC02079
15 January 1942
Schwartz, Warren Harold, 1914-1992;
to Mother and Dad
One letter addressed to Morris and Eva Schwartz from Warren Schwartz dated January 15, 1942. Pertains to life on the base, training, and reflex examination. Included is an invation to Arthur Burthman's confirmation.
GLC09662.164.01
24 January 1942
[Confirmation of Arthur Burtman invitation]
One printed invitation sent by Charles and Mrs. Charles Burtman for Arthur Burtman's confirmation. Ceremony would be set for January 24, 1942.
GLC09662.164.02
12 January 1877
Paluer, E.E., (fl. 1877)
Independent Order of Odd Fellows Representatives Certificate
GLC03131.15.37
9 March 1885
Rounds, B. (fl. 1885)
Announcement of Hiram C. Wells as District Deputy Grand Master of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows
GLC03131.15.38
October 13, 1857-October 17, 1857
McBlair, William, ?-1863
to V. McBlair
Writing to his wife, discusses attempts to catch a slave trader, life at sea, family matters and religion. Written on board the U.S.S. "Dale" at sea.
GLC00722.58
1858
Writing to his wife, discusses British pressure regarding American suppression of the slave trade, as well as his daily operations at sea, family affairs and religion. Hopes to return to the United States by the first of December and believes "The...
GLC00722.60
Writing to his wife, discusses the route for his voyage to the Canary Islands, his thoughts on religion and scripture, and the future of their children. Written on board the U.S.S. "Dale" at sea.
GLC00722.61
February 7, 1859
To his wife, discussing attendance at state dinners and a Liberian church service. Enjoys the state dinners, and does his best to create good will with other nations. Enjoys the church service, though much of it feels very foreign to him. Also...
GLC00722.64
November 12, 1848
Van Valkenburgh, Loty, fl. 1848
to Franklin Butler Van Valkenburgh
Written to Frank when he was 13 years old by his sister Loty who seems to be somewhere in the western part of the South. Frank is referred to as "Master" in the address. Frank is separated from his family (GLC00686.19 says he is at "the Academy") and...
GLC00686.02
August 18, 1865
Van Valkenburgh, Gerrit S., 1835-1885
to Mary B. Van Valkenburgh
Written by Gerrit to his mother Mary. Says he loves and thinks often of his relatives in the North. Mentions that his brother Frank has already written about his release from the prison. Says the charges against him were false. Since he has been in...
GLC00686.24
1858-1909
Powell, George May, 1835-1905
Papers of George May Powell [decimalized]
The George May Powell collection contains personal and family correspondence. Also included are business papers relating to his Thirteenth Amendment anti-slavery photograph, his inventions, and his publications; a diary, letters, and essays...
GLC00687
October 2, 1844
Tyler, John, 1790-1862
to William Wilkins
Acknowledges the receipt of Pennsylvania Congressman Wilkins' letter and thanks him "for the Kindness furnished Mrs. Tyler to New York." Desires Wilkins quick return to Washington, D.C. so that he can expedite the removal of the Choctaw Indians...
GLC00655.07
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
January 13, 1865
Gerrit writes to his mother as a prisoner of war in Ohio. Says it has been a long time since he heard from her and that he has wanted to write to her earlier, but was travelling around so much he was unable to tell her where to reply until now...
GLC00686.13
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
01 March 1793
An act to regulate trade and intercourse with the Indian tribes
Printed document signed by Jefferson as Secretary of State. With an unusual free frank for the printer, Childs and Swain of New York.
GLC00696
May 22, 1836
Fiske, E.G., fl. 1836
to Miss S. H. Fiske
Writes to his sister concerning Indian problems. Discusses Texas and the capture of Santa Anna.
GLC00765
February 12, 1761
Peters, Richard, 1704-1776
to William Johnson
Writes to the British commissioner about Northern Indian Affairs in upper New York. Discusses Indian tribes and Connecticut's attempt to get a new grant from the King. He concludes: "I most heartily congratulate You in the Surrender of Canada and...
GLC00766
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
May - August 1818
Jackson, Andrew, 1767-1845
[The Massacre of Chehaw indians by Georgia militia] [Decimalized .01- .06]
GLC00782.11
June 30, 1818
Adams, John Quincy, 1767-1848
to William Rabun
Secretary of State Adams informs Governor of Georgia Rabun that President Monroe has directed that Captain Obediah Wright be prosecuted for the murder of Chehaw Indians. Discusses some details necessary to start the prosecution. The Chehaw were...
GLC00782.11.02
13 April 1820
Pennsylvania Society for Promoting the Abolition of Slavery
[Preamble and resolution]
Printed petition signed by William Rawle as President of the Abolition Society and [Benjamin] Williams as secretary. Sent to Jacob H. De Witt, member of the House of Representatives from the 7th District of New York. Petition states that the society...
GLC00777
April 8, 1785
Adams, John, 1735-1826
to Richard Price
Recipient from contents. Thanks Price for his book Observations on the importance of the American Revolution. Has received 1st and 2d editions. States that to him the chief liberty is that of conscience.
GLC00782.01
May 7, 1818
Asks that Rabun, governor of Georgia, arrest for murder Captain Obediah Wright. Wright had destroyed a Chehaw village and murdered several of its inhabitants, while many of its members were aiding him in his expedition against the Seminole Indians...
GLC00782.11.01
April 30, 1818
Glascock, Thomas, 1790-1841
to Andrew Jackson
A brigadier general in the Seminole War, Glascock tells Jackson of his return to Fort Early during the first Seminole War and gives an account of the Chehaw Affair. Discusses the misunderstandings that lead Captain Obediah Wright, who was in the...
GLC00782.11.03
May 23, 1818
Davis, John M., fl. 1818
Assistant Inspector General Davis forwards Governor of Georgia William Rabun a letter from Andrew Jackson (see GLC00782.11.05) regarding the Chehaw Affair. Also explains his plans for a trip to apprehend Obediah Wright for massacring several Chehaw...
GLC00782.11.04
October 4, 1867
Johnson, Andrew, 1808-1875
to Ulysses S. Grant
Asks Grant to "inform Major General C. C. Augur, by telegraph, that he is authorized and empowered to act as a member of the Indian Peace Commission during the absence of Lieut. General Sherman, and direct him to meet the Commission at Fort Harker on...
GLC00782.13
07 April 1855
Pierce, Franklin, 1804-1869
Authority to affix the seal: Treaty with Cherokee Indians (1855 Feb. 2)
Original treaty dated Feb. 22, 1855
GLC00787
February 3, 1831
to John Henry Eaton
Writes to Secretary of War Eaton about arranging the removal of the Brothertown Indians of New York to a reservation in Wisconsin. Comments on a recent meeting he had with the New York Indians. Informs him that the Menominee of the Green Bay...
GLC00791
to John M. Davis
A clerical copy of Jackson's letter to Davis in which he deals with aftermath of the Chehaw Affair. Orders Davis to send a "talk to Kinnard with instructions to explain the substance to the Chehaw Warriors." Also orders him to arrest Obediah Wright...
GLC00782.11.05
May 29, 1818
Informs Georgia Governor Rabun that Obediah Wright, whom Davis arrested for massacring Chehaw Indians, has been released through a writ of habeas corpus. Requests that Rabun have Wright returned to his custody. The Chehaw were American allies in...
GLC00782.11.06
24 October 1787
Boone, Daniel, 1734-1820
[Receipt for 101 and 1/6 pounds provisions for Indian prisoners]
To be taken out of the Contingent's funds. On verso is a receipt dated 25 October 1787, noting the receipt of 5 and 11/15 pounds on an Army Debt Warrant.
GLC00783
August 31, 1836
Dickerson, Mahlon, 1770-1853
to President of the Geological Society of New Haven
Indicates that preparations are being made for the Wilkes expedition, "an exploring & surveying Expedition for the Southern Ocean." Requests for advice on the "formation of a scientific Corps" and recommendations of suitable members. Needs men...
GLC00507.01
1813-1815
Green, Joseph W., fl. 1812-1815
[Journal of a privateer and of prisoner of war during the War of 1812]
Diary written while aboard the privateer Alfred and as a prisoner of war in Melville Island Prison, Halifax, and Dartmoor Prison. Records many sightings and occasional capturing of ships. Entry on 22 February 1814 records the capture of Green's...
GLC00498.01
1836
Letter and book concerning the Wilkes expedition [decimalized]
[decimalized 00507.01-507.02]
GLC00507
January 4, 1829
Campbell, Thomas, 1763-1854
to Thomas Pringle
Confesses misplacing a paper. Encloses 3 pounds to help a child Pringle is sponsoring. Pringle was a Scottish abolitionist. Elder Campbell, a Seceder church preacher, was a founder of the Churches of Christ.
GLC00496.139
June 6, 1849
Ellis, Sarah Stickney, 1812-1872
to unknown
Plans to visit recipient on next trip to London. Written in Rose Hill Neighborhood.
GLC00496.154
April 8, 1846
Harris, John, 1802-1856
Requests assistance and chapel circulars from recipient addressed as "Dear Bro."
GLC00496.165
circa 1828-1830
Lawrence, Thomas, 1769-1830
Has an extra ticket to hear Dr. Chalmers and invites recipient to join him.
GLC00496.186
circa 1830-1850
Noel, Baptist Wriothesley, 1798-1873
Declines a request due to a previous engagement. Written in the Hornsey neighborhood of London.
GLC00496.201
September 1780
Pius VI, Pope, 1717-1799
Calligraphic document on vellum [in Latin].
Tied with rope with lead seal.
GLC00496.205
10 September 1840
Poinsett, Joel Roberts, 1779-1851
[Circular letter announcing the establishment of Smithsonian Institution]
Sends a copy of the constitution and by-laws of the National Institution for the Promotion of Science (the Smithsonian). Requests information on geography, natural history, and ethnology from the unknown recipient's area of the United States....
GLC00573
1863
Moore, Marinda Branson, 1829-1864
The Geographical Reader for the Dixie Children
Published by Branson, Farrar & Co. A Confederate textbook of American geography that was written because the author "having found most of the juvenile books too complex for young minds, has for some time intended making an effort to simplify the...
GLC00566
April 18, 1881
Garfield, James A. (James Abram), 1831-1881
to Samuel J. Kirkwood
Writes to Secretary of the Interior Kirkwood to introduce Dr. Mark Hopkins, of Williamstown, Massachusetts, who "has been appointed by a number of the churches to represent their Indian affairs." Asks that Hopkins be interviewed. Indicates that...
GLC00637
24 January 1775
The Testimony of the people called Quakers, given forth by a meeting of the representatives of said people, in Pennsylvania and New-Jersey.
Title continues: "held at Philadelphia the twenty-fourth day of the first month, 1775." Communicates Quaker opposition to public resolutions created by the colonies against the legislature of Great Britain. Promotes lawful action to address the...
GLC00620
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