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December 20, 1856
Sumner, Charles, 1811-1874
to Henry E. Rees
Senator Sumner replies to a letter from Rees. Claims that unless slavery is checked, "the liberty of white as well as black in our country will become a name only."
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circa spring 1851
Stowe, Harriet Beecher, 1811-1896
to Dr. Stone
Writes from "Woodside Cottage." Says she just received his letter and hopes to see him in Boston next week. Asks him "to make no public mention if you have not, of the Uncle Tom project till I have seen you. Don't mention it at any rate till then."...
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March 20, 1852
to Prince Albert of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha
On its first day of publication in 1852, Stowe sends a copy [not present] of "Uncle Tom's Cabin" to Prince Albert, husband of Queen Victoria. Slavery had been abolished throughout the British Empire in 1833, and Stowe holds Britain up as a model for...
GLC01585
14 December 1852
to Ralph Wardlaw
Writes to thank Wardlaw for his invitation to visit Scotland. Mentions her surprise at the success of "Uncle Tom's Cabin," her belief that the work was divinely inspired, and her hope that its popularity shows Christ has mercy to the cause of...
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October 21, 1782
Allen, Paul, 1742-?
to Asa Waterman
Informs him of the return of "our Brother Capt Joseph Cashman." Says Mr. Cushing's child "the sicked child that ever I saw." News arrived from Newfoundland of the "Royal George" sinking in port, and 1,300 people dying. Around eight hundred people...
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October 10, 1759
Browne, John, fl. 1759
to James Cushing
Discusses providing a letter and other support for Reverend Cushing's son to work for their "Kinsman Nat. Cotton" in England. Writes that "We are all filled with Joy at the Unexpected News of the Conquest of Canada," referring to the British victory...
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March 26, 1764
Gage, Thomas, 1718-1787
to Stephen Hopkins
General Gage to reiterate request of Rhode Island Governor Hopkins troops to fight "against the Savages" in the French and Indian War.
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April 17, 1760
Johnson, William, 1715-1774
to Jacob Glen
Colonel Johnson sends Lieutenant Colonel Glen commissions (not included) and indicates that the associated fees must be paid. Concludes "I am now Surrounded by a great Many People of all Sorts..." Written at Fort Johnson.
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July 3, 1755
Porter, Peter, fl. 1755
to Elijah Leonard
Describes the bad weather and encounters with Indians on his march from Massachusetts to Albany, New York. Sends news of recent victories against the French and their Indian allies and says a man brought good news of the fighting in Canada. Asks to...
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April 29, 1748
Mascarene, Paul, fl. 1748
to Capt. Winslow
Written as British Colonel. Note that Mascarene shortened his name from John Paul to Paul.
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January 31, 1826
Clay, J., fl. 1826
to David Murphy
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October 4, 1846
Grady, J.H., fl. 1846
to Mrs. Murphy
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1783-1815
Unknown
to Mr. Murphy
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July 31, 1805
to unknown
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Brown, A. Henry, fl. 1783-1815
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September 27, 1818
Murphy, David, 1769-1844
to William Madkins
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April 30, 1820
to the independent electors of the county of St. Genevieve
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July 16, 1812
Ficat, G.H., fl. 1812
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July 31, 1820
Saniffs, Geoff, fl. 1820
to Brother Murphy
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1859 circa
[Twenty Star American "Abolitionist Flag"]
Large American cotton flag with only 20 stars. Fragile. The flag consists of 9 alternating red or white cloth strips sewn together with 20 somewhat irregular stars. The blue field is mottled and the flag has staining. The flag is identified as an...
GLC05762
1864
Truth, Sojourner.
Printed inscription on recto: "I sell the shadow to support the substance. Sojourner Truth." Blue two-cent tax stamp and pencil inscription "11902" on verso. Full length standing portrait with walking stick. White mount with gold border.
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September 25, 1862
Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865
to John Ross
Protection of the Cherokee Indians against the Confederacy. Ross was the first and only elected Chief of the Cherokee Nation from the time it was formed until his death in 1866. He led the Eastern Cherokee in the "Trail of Tears" west of the...
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January 1, 1866
Dole, William P., 1818-1889
Signed as Commissioner of Indian Affairs.
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January 11, 1881
Johnston, Joseph Egleston, 1807-1891
to Fitz-John Porter
Johnston, at the time of this letter was a representative from Virginia, refuses to contribute to a memorial for George Armstrong Custer. Written on Congressional stationery.
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September 16, 1862
Ross, John, 1790-1866
to Abraham Lincoln
One letter addressed to Abraham Lincoln from John Ross dated September 16, 1862. Pertains to a visit with the Cherokee Nation. Mentions how they would like to establish a relationship with the United States.
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June 22, 1839
Bonneville, Benjamin Louis Eulalie de, 1796-1878
Written to unidentified general. Undated but probably June 22 1839 (or a few days later) when Elias Boudinot, Major Ridge and John Ridge were assassinated for supporting the Treaty of Echota, which relocated the Cherokee. Stand Watie (mentioned...
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May 15, 1861
Kannady, J.R., fl. 1861
Written as Lieut. Col. Commanding at Fort Smith in the Confederate army. Collateral to collection #1233.
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March 1, 1781
Schuyler, Philip John, 1733-1804
to Henry Glen
Schuyler, then a major general in the Continental Army, reports to Glen, an agent for Indian affairs, complaints from Indians that they cannot mend their axes for want of iron and that "their women are almost naked and Incapable to fetch a...
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July 31, 1832
Adams, John Quincy, 1767-1848
to Edward Cornelius Delavan
Adams thanks Delavan for the 5th number of the Temperance Recorder, a publication of the New York State Temperance Society of which Delavan was chairman. Assures Delavan that he will distribute copies of the issue as "may fulfill the humane and...
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May 29, 1775
Green, Robert, fl. 1775
to his brother
Cosigned by Mary Green. Says he has been in bad health for the past five weeks. Hopes to get better by the grace of God. Says their sister has a new daughter three months old. References a letter that came from several brothers and sisters. Hopes he...
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27 January 1747
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790
Pennsylvania gazette. [No. 946 (January 27, 1747)]
Inscribed with "William Sandwith His paper" and "London." Includes international news from various overseas newspapers. Domestic news and classified ads inhabit pages 2 through 4. Section reserved for announcing the indentured servitude of...
GLC06670.087
3 February 1747
Pennsylvania gazette. [No. 947 (February 3, 1747)]
Includes international news from various overseas newspapers. Domestic news and classified ads inhabit pages 1, 3, and 4. Massachusetts Bay governor William Shirley's speech to the general assembly of that province regarding acts of hostility...
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10 February 1747
Pennsylvania gazette. [No. 948 (February 10, 1747)]
Includes international news from various overseas newspapers. Domestic news and classified ads inhabit pages 2 through 4. Section reserved for announcing the indentured servitude of residents, the return of runaway slaves, and departing ships....
GLC06670.089
24 February 1747
Pennsylvania gazette. [No. 950 (February 24, 1747)]
Includes international news from various overseas newspapers. Domestic news and classified ads inhabit pages 2 through 4. Section reserved for announcing the indentured servitude of residents, the return of runaway slaves, and departing ships.
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3 March 1747
Pennsylvania gazette. [No. 951 (March 3, 1747)]
Signed by Mary Sandwith. Includes international news from various overseas newspapers. Domestic news and classified ads inhabit pages 2 through 4. Section reserved for announcing the indentured servitude of residents, the return of runaway slaves...
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10 March 1747
Pennsylvania gazette. [No. 952 (March 10, 1747)]
Inscribed with "Sandwith" on page one and "Mary" on page four. Includes international news from various overseas newspapers. Domestic news and classified ads inhabit pages 2 through 4. Section reserved for announcing the indentured servitude of...
GLC06670.092
16 March 1747
Pennsylvania gazette. [No. 953 (March 16, 1747)]
Signed by A. Petes. Includes international news from various overseas newspapers. Discusses a skirmish between American troops and French Canadians on Île-Saint-Jean. Domestic news and classified ads inhabit pages 2 through 4. Section reserved...
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2 April 1747
Pennsylvania gazette. [No. 955 (April 1, 1747)]
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14 May 1747
Pennsylvania gazette. [No. 961 (May 14, 1747)]
Domestic news and classified ads inhabit pages 1 through 4. Letter to Pennsylvania governor George Thomas from the assembly in response to the governor's speech published in issue number 960. Letter discusses public affairs and Thomas' upcoming...
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21 May 1747
Pennsylvania gazette. [No. 962 (May 21, 1747)]
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28 May 1747
Pennsylvania gazette. [No. 963 (May 28, 1747)]
Includes international news from various overseas newspapers. Domestic news and classified ads inhabit pages 3 and 4. Section reserved for announcing the indentured servitude of residents, the return of runaway slaves, and departing ships.
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