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17 August 1863
Figures, Henry S. (fl. 1861-1864)
to my dear Ma
He expresses his sympathies toward his grandma.He does not think he will get to go home soon and asks which part of Huntsville his father wants to move to.
GLC00653.01.27
9 August 1864
Powell, George May (1835-1905)
to Emma C. Small
re: He writes of the power of submitting to the will of God. He describes his month-long furlough spent writing and publishing a speech for the campaign about taxation, "Facts and Figures for the Hour." He refers to the "Iron Brigade," Wisconsin...
GLC00687.011
no date
George May Powell and co., publisher of the Great National Picture.
GLC00687.075
5 September 1868
Smith, Gerrit (1797-1874)
[Check to Salmon P. Chase for $1000 for Howard University]
On verso, endorsed by Salmon P. Chase with a note to pay O. O. Howard on order. Also endorsed by Oliver O. Howard, H. Huntington and A. Van Allen (both bank cashiers), and several others. Contains several bank stamps. Tipped in measurement is 9.3...
GLC00723.01
2 February 1864
Goold, James (b. 1842)
to Abby Goold
Writes to his mother thanking her for letters, a photograph, and a box which contained dried fruit, corn, beans, cheese, and tongue. Tells her that when she writes to his brother Theodore she "must encourage him to presevere, also to learn to sing...
GLC03523.05.20
24 February 1863
Wilkinson, Frederick W. (fl. 1861-1863)
to Amanda Wilkinson
Writes to his wife of the bad weather they have had recently. Thinks that many of the men would stay here but it does not feel like home to him. One of the regiment's captains has resigned and gone home. States that he will not use any of his...
GLC03523.13.082
3 February 1787
Valiniere, Pierre Huet de la (1732-1806)
[Translation of a French letter from Pierre Huet de la Valiniere, Vicar General to Charles Thomson]
Body of the letter in the hand of Robert Pemberton, Knox's aide. Original letter written from "Kaskaskias in the Illinois." Writes that he left New York to go west in May 1786 and has received very few provisions from Congress. Has enclosed a...
GLC02437.03440
29 October 1787
Unknown
[Naturalization certificate]
Later copy. Certifies Barthélémy de Grégoire, and his wife, Marie-Thérèse de Grégoire, as naturalized citizens of the state of Massachusetts, along with their three children.
GLC02437.03685
1 June 1796
[Terms of settlement with Madam de Leval]
A negotiation of a land settlement with Madam de Leval. Contains two columns, one of which lists items "to give up," "in consideration of" items in the other column.
GLC02437.06759
14 November 1796
[Agreement between Christopher Gore and William Hay]
Signature, possibly of Christopher Gore, has been clipped. Also signed by William Hay and by John Trumbull as witness. Contract between the American Christopher Gore, living in London, and William Hay, a London gardener. Enumerates the terms of...
GLC02437.06868
16 August 1797
Knox, Henry (1750-1806)
[List]
List of settlers in Canaan. Written in Knox's hand.
GLC02437.07017
List of references or persons who have referred their land to the Commissioners
Lists the names of those settlers who have referred their land to the Commissioners.
GLC02437.07018
February 1798
[Arguments]
Discusses the claims of some German settlers on land. Date from docket.
GLC02437.07093
23 October 1800
to George Ulmer
Written from Montpelier, Thomaston, Maine. Encloses a list of settlers who have not paid for their lots of land (not present).
GLC02437.07477
24 November 1800
Rynier, John (1797-1802)
to Settlers of the Waldo Patent
Rynier writes on behalf of Henry Knox that Knox expects "on his return from Boston, which will be on or before the 15th. of December next that all Persons, who subscribed for Land in 1788, and all others settled on Land, belonging to him in the Waldo...
GLC02437.07488
1800
Communications from several states... respecting the Alien & Sedition Laws
(Virginia Resolves) [Full title] "Communication from Several States, on the Resolutions of the Legislature of Virginia, Respecting the Alien and Sedition Laws...." First edition printed by Meriwether Jones by order of the Virginia Assembly. Old...
GLC05770
13 September 1921
The New York Herald
The New York Herald, Tuesday, September 13, 1921.
This document is a newspaper that was found stuffed in the frame of 05860.01 when that document was being removed from the mount and frame. It is a newspaper from a 1921 release of The New York Herald. Topics covered include international economic...
GLC05860.02
7 January 1863
Adair & Smith (1861-1864)
Southern Confederacy. [Vol. 2, no. 276 (January 7, 1863)]
This newspaper is from the Southern Confederacy and includes various local advertisments and runaway notices. The main articles are written based on an account of the war given by Burnside. It is noted that "New Englanders [are] sick of war". There...
GLC05959.09.119
12 December 1863
Prentice, George Dennison (1802-1870)
Louisville daily journal. [Vol. 34, no. 19 (December 12, 1863)]
Lovejoy's Bill to Punish Slave Holding, Rebel Losses at Knoxville.
The front page of this issue includes the address of Lieutenant General R.T. Jacob upon taking his seat as the presiding officer in the Kentucky Senate, with minutes from the...
GLC05959.14.33
24 June 1863
Reynolds, J. L. (James Lawrence), 1814-1877
Confederate Baptist. [Vol. 1, no. 35 (June 24, 1863)]
"Rev. A.E. Dickinson's Annual Report to the General Association of Virginia" discusses plans to send out further evangelists and take care of churches at home. "Army Correspondence" prints a lengthy letter by Chaplain 1st South Carolina Volunteers...
GLC05959.39.28
27 January 1864
Confederate Baptist. [Vol. 2, no. 16 (January 27, 1864)]
"The New Doctrine of Church and State" notes changes made in proscribed church doctrine through a lengthy article examining the debate between church and state with particular consideration given to the Confederate Congress. An editorial titled...
GLC05959.39.47
21 May 1861
Pinckney, Henry Laurens (1794-1863)
Charleston mercury. [Vol. 56, no. 11, 157 (May 21, 1861)]
Napolean III in Alliance with Jefferson Davis, the Blunders of Lincoln, The Germans Deserting the Lincolnites.
GLC05959.43.03
6 July 1863
Charleston mercury. [Vol. 83, no. 11, 799 (July 6, 1863)]
Raid in North Carolina, News from the West, the Occupation of Carlisle, The Northern Press on the Invasion, Liability of Alien Residents to Conscription in the Confederate Court.
GLC05959.43.16
7 April 1866
McSherry, Anna (b. 1833)
to Henry F. McSherry
Written by Anna to her brother Henry. Says their father wants him to send home an allotment ticket. Says their father would be able to put the payment, which is in gold, to good use, maybe to purchase land. Continues letter on 18 April 1866...
GLC03523.21.56
30 April [no year]
Written by Anna to her brother Henry. Updates him on local marriages. Gives him other local news as well. Ends by saying "Pa does not say anything decided about your staying in China. I believe he thinks the risks are quite a balance to any advantage...
GLC03523.21.64
18 November 1860
Braithwaite, Mary (fl. 1860-1867)
to Isora Sayles
Writes to her friend about how much she misses her. Wishes for her not to move away in case they may return. Comments how she has not been to church but once and how she longs to go. Notes that she has spent the last week in bed and that she needs...
GLC03523.32.02
22 March 1863
Shafer, David H.
to Lydia A. Bishoff
There has been some confusion over delayed receipt of letters. Even though Bishoff wrote Shafer twice, he only received one letter (in February). He thought she had forgotten her "best friends that are absent from home." Regardless, Shafer promises...
GLC03523.40.24
Hogeland, Sally W. (fl. 1861-1865)
to her brother
Written at Granby. Starts the letter by stating that no important events have taken place since she last wrote and that the world is "jogging on about the same pace." They are all glad that he is well and they have heard rumors of another battle. She...
GLC03523.42.63
[religious verse] [in German]
Appears to be a prayer. Throughout the document the Trinity and Mary are called upon. There is a passage at the end of the document that is written in English. "A true & approbiate [sic] fever knowledge that whosoever has this letter in his house...
GLC03523.50.19
28 June 1864
Tyler & Allegre (fl. 1862-1865)
The daily richmond enquirer. [Vol. 37, no. 27 (June 28, 1864)]
Update on the situation around Petersburg from the "Petersburg Express." Report on military activity in the Shenandoah Valley from the "Lynchburg Republican." Article on the rise of gold prices in the North. News of the movement of General Philip...
GLC05959.80.08
8 January 1861
Nixon, J. O. (fl. 1861)
New Orleans daily crescent. [Vol. 13, no. 264 (January 8, 1861)]
Published at 70 Camp Street. Results of elections to State Convention from New Orleans. A full ticket of secessionists is to be sent. References to Mississippi state convention, military preparations in Mississippi - including a call for the...
GLC05960.02.05
1844
Garrison, William Lloyd (1805-1879)
Letter from the American Anti-Slavery Society
A letter issued by various members of the American Anti-Slavery Society asking for financial support from the "anti-slavery public."
GLC06143.01
22 April 1844
Buffum, James N. (1807-1887)
to David P. Harmon
Letter asking Harmon to attend the upcoming American Anti-slavery Society convention in Lynn, Massachusetts.
GLC06143.02
8 February 1849
[to David P. Harmon]
Informs Harmon that an Anti-Slavery Society meeting will be held in Harmon's town of Haverhill, Massachusetts. Writes that "the South are beginning [to] feel the effect of agitation and are alarmed for their Patirarchical [sic] institution."...
GLC06143.03
21 February 1849
Informs Harmon that Mr. and Mrs. Craft (escaped slaves William and Ellen Craft) will be attending his meeting in Haverhill, and sends him "a part of a bill which discribes these two interesting Slaves" (not included here). Mentions that he tried to...
GLC06143.04
11 November 1855
Harmon, David Porter (1800-1869)
to his wife
Harmon writes that he will take longer than expected to return home, as his goal for which he left home has not been accomplished. Expects to travel up the River du Loup thirty to forty miles and into the woods. He expresses his concern for matters...
GLC06143.05
circa 27 April 1847
May, Samuel J. (Samuel Joseph) (1797-1871)
[to David P.Harmon]
Writes that he would like to arrange a meeting for "our friend P[arker] Pillsbury" and Lucy Stone at the town of Haverhill, Massachusetts on Sunday, 2 May. Asks that Harmon make arrangements to secure the availability of the town hall for the...
GLC06143.06
circa 27 February 1849
Writes that he had wanted to include Lucy Stone in the meeting arranged in Harmon's town, but she decided to go home and visit her parents instead. Hopes that she will join the meeting at Concord, New Hampshire on 5 March.
GLC06143.07
15 March 1848
Informs Harmon that William W. Brown will be attending a meeting in Haverhill. Asks that Harmon publicize Mr. Brown's appearance and find a suitable place for him to give his lecture.
GLC06143.08
8 July 1853
Written from Leicester, likely in Massachusetts. Informs Harmon that Stephen Foster will be speaking at a meeting in Haverhill on Sunday, 17 July. Asks that Harmon confirm the arrangement of the meeting.
GLC06143.09
24 September 1854
Merrill, Joseph (1788-1856)
Written from Danvers Port, likely in Massachusetts. Asks that Harmon assist Sojourner Truth with accommodations for her lecture at Haverhill. Truth is to speak on the "abominations of Desolation of American slavery" and is described by Merrill as a...
GLC06143.10
28 January 1853
Pillsbury, Parker (1809-1898)
Informs Harmon that he will be in Lexington next Sunday holding a meeting. Asks that Harmon do what he can to publicize the meeting and compliments him on his ability to get people to attend.
GLC06143.11
23 September 1853
Remond, Charles Lenox (1810-1878)
Written from Salem, likely in Massachusetts. Writes that he has been asked to be present at the Essex County Anti-Slavery Society meeting in Haverhill by Joseph Merrill. Permits Harmon to use Remond's name and presence to attract people to attend...
GLC06143.12
15 May 1855
to Mr. West
Informs West that William Lloyd Garrison and Wendell Phillips will be unable to attend any meetings prior to the New England convention. Consequently, he requests that the Essex County Anti-Slavery meeting be postponed until Garrison's and Phillips'...
GLC06143.13
10 December 1858
Remond, Charles Lenox (1810-1873)
Written from Salem, likely in Massachusetts. Informs Harmon that an announcement for the next quarterly meeting in Salem of the Essex County Anti-Slavery Society will be published in "The Liberator" next week. Writes that the success of the meeting...
GLC06143.14
16 February 1857
Rock, John S. (John Sweat) (1825-1866)
[Advertisement for antislavery lecture]
Letterpress broadside/flyer for an antislavery lecture by Dr. John Sweat Rock. Includes a short note in which Dr. Rock asks David P. Harmon if his lecture on "The Unity of the Races" would be well received in Harmon's town.
GLC06143.15
20 March 1849
Stearns, Charles B. (1818-1899)
Asks Harmon to assist him in coordinating a meeting for Mr. Watson and himself. Stearns writes that he has sent a notice to J.G. Whittier (the poet) but does not know if he will give a lecture as he is not a disunionist.
GLC06143.16
21 September 1853
Wallcut, Robert (fl. 1853)
Informs Harmon that he can count on the presence of Charles Remond, James Buffum, and William Lloyd Garrison at his meeting. Writes that Garrison will try to persuade Mr. (likely Wendell) Phillips to attend as well, but is likely that Phillips will...
GLC06143.17
2 May 1854
Upon Harmon's request, Wallcut includes a list of suitable publications for inclusion in a public library. Amongst other works the list includes: William Garrison's Writings, Gidding's Speeches, "Uncle Tom's Cabin," Theodore Parker's "Discourse of...
GLC06143.18
1940 circa
Bamma (fl. 1940)
to Nancy
Written from New Rochelle, possibly in New York. Encloses the letters of David P. Harmon and asks that she take care of them and return them when she is done. Mentions that Harmon was honored by being mentioned in the fourth volume of the American...
GLC06143.28
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