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1833/05/17
Madison, James (1751-1836)
to Robley Dunglison re: his failing health, University of Virginina
Written in the hand of Dolley Madison.
GLC07524
1836/06/28
Madison, Dolley (1768-1849)
to Eliza Lee re: sending large lock of James Madison's hair on day of his death
Note reading "James Madison's Hair" with the date. It appears to be written on the address panel of letter (not present). The large lock of hair is colored mostly gray and blond.
GLC07525
1845/11/03
Counterfeiting Indictment. State of Ohio v. Hiram Hobbs
Printed on paper. Legal action brought by Harrison County against Hobbs for counterfeiting. With three sketches of counterfeit notes. Docketed. Subscribed in print by John Forsythe and B.F. Butler.
GLC07570
18 June 1855
Brown, John (1800-1859)
to Henry Thompson re: relocation to North Elba, N.Y.
Written on blue stationery of "J. R. Brown, Wool, Butter and Cheese" which has been crossed out. Docketed.
GLC07589
1840/09
Printed fundraising document for the Amistad captives
"Here are thirty men taken out of the midst of a heathen nation in the interior of Africa, and in the providence of God thrown on the shores of New England. If they should be delivered from the fangs of wicked oppressors, (for which many prayers...
GLC07606
1849/08/25
Davis, Jefferson (1808-1889)
to Nahum Capen re: lauds Capen's "Republic of the United States"
Davis also praises a book, "Republic of the United States" and calls for free trade of social, intellectual and moral advancements.
GLC07608
[1850]
Buchanan, James (1791-1868)
to Henry A. Wise re: platform
"Pray strengthen my arms in the South for the support of the Union & the Constitution & do not arrest us whilst we are dealing blows upon your enemies & our enemies by stopping as to inquire the construction which we may place on this or that...
GLC07620
1839-1841
Hand, George (fl. ca. 1839-1841)
Log of Whaler "Hamilton"
Portrait of the Lincoln Assassination conspirator after his capture. By Gardner, printed circa 1880's.
GLC07664
1 February 1853
Garrison, William Lloyd (1805-1879)
to Thomas W. Higginson
Discusses their list of lecturers, including Frederick Douglass, which he will publish in the next issue of the Liberator. Believes Douglass is on his way from Rochester and will be able to lecture on the 18th. Praises Higginson's speech as...
GLC07483.04
15 November 1838
Smith, Gerrit (1797-1874)
to Judge Buell
Writes that he has not yet received a reply from Buell to his letter of October 22nd and asks that he write soon. Addressed to Buell in Albany, by W. Raymond.
GLC07483.15
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