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1860
Album with 31 CDVs of prominent Mormons, including Brigham Young; Indians
Album includes Brigham Young, Indians, Salt Lake City buildings. Most with Salt Lake City imprints of Savage & Ottinger and Carter's Lake View Emporium.
GLC04264
1811/11/23
Evans, Oliver, 1755-1819
to Samuel Pitkin
Hopes Congress will pass new laws that will help him to extend his steam engine patent. Argues that by protecting patents the government will be aiding the public good, and encouraging innovation.
GLC04265
1811/08/28
Fulton, Robert, 1765-1815
[Renunciation of claim by N. Roosevelt against Robert R. Livingston & John Stevens]
Roosevelt renounces his shipping-related claim against Livingston and Stevens. Signed by Nicholas Roosevelt and by Robert Fulton, as a witness. Document lacks original seal at right hand side.
Nicholas J. Roosevelt (1767-1854) had gone into joint...
GLC04266
1811/11/08
Fox, Robert W., 1754-1818
to James Monroe
Fox, the American consul at Falmouth, writes to Secretary of State Monroe on foreign affairs as they pertained to maritime commerce in the year preceding the War of 1812, particular British enforcement of the orders in council. Offers condolence on...
GLC04267.01
1817/05/31
to John Quincy Adams
Fox, the American consul at Falmouth, writes to Secretary of State Adams in an attempt to collect monies owed for expenses he had incurred assisting impressed seamen since 1809.
GLC04267.02
4 April 1799
Roberts, Enoch, 1757-1853
[Receipt for payment made for quartering General William McPherson and his family]
Duplicate receipt for $12, signed by Roberts, during Fries' Rebellion in Pennsylvania. Fries' Rebellion was caused by the passage of a window tax.
GLC04268
14 October 1880
Davis, Jefferson, 1808-1889
to Marcus Wright
Written and signed by Varina Davis, for her husband. Responds at length to General Wright's questions concerning the conduct of General Joseph E. Johnston's defense of Richmond during the Peninsula Campaign of 1862. With references to numerous...
GLC04269
14 March 1942
Roosevelt, Franklin D. (Franklin Delano), 1882-1945
Pardon of Lucien Cazebonne (c/s Francis Biddle)
Convicted of illegal sale of whiskey and maintenance of a public nuisance.
GLC04280
[1866 ca.]
Johnson, Andrew, 1808-1875
to Gideon Welles re: introduction for P. B. Fonda of Illinois with autograph env
GLC04282
July 1778
Clinton, Henry, Sir, 1730-1795
to Lord George Germain
Written by Clinton as Command of Chief of British forces in America to Germain as British Secretary of State for the American Colonies. Detailed report of his recent activity. Says he evacuated Philadelphia on 18 June 1778. Details the problems of...
GLC04283
28 June 1849
Payne, Ann, fl. 1849
[Deed of sale for two slaves]
Possibly a copy possibly written in the hand of Lewis Carbery. Deed of sale for slaves Eliza Jones & son Sam Jones for $170 to William Fowler. Eliza, age twenty-nine, and son Sam, sixteen months, were sold on condition that Eliza be freed on Ann...
GLC04294
1899, 1915
Washington, Booker T., 1856-1915
Book and leaflet created by Washington [Decimalized .01-.02]
GLC04297
21 February 1862
Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865
[Appointment of James R. Partridge as Minister Resident of the United States at Honduras]
Countersigned by Secretary of State William H. Seward. Official notification of President Lincoln to Victoriana Castellanos, Acting President of the Republic of Honduras, that he has appointed James R. Partridge of Maryland as "Minister Resident of...
GLC04306
21 August 1852
Stephens, Alexander Hamilton, 1812-1883
to Daniel Webster
Discusses the upcoming 1852 Presidential Election and various candidates and nominations. States his views on where Southern support lies for the upcoming nomination. Tells Webster his support in the south is solid, and encourages Webster not to...
GLC04320
1872/04/16
Sumner, Charles, 1811-1874
to unknown
He is against the renomination of Grant, "believing him entirely unworthy." He also writes that Grant has "little thought for the colored race" and freedmen. re: attacking Grant's nomination
GLC04324
29 December 1909
Up from slavery: an autobiography
Published by Doubleday, Page & Company. Signed in Tuskegee, Alabama. Inscribed to George B. Utley, a librarian. Contains articles describing events in Washington's life, including being enslaved in Virginia through his childhood, his struggle to...
GLC04327
17 January 1865
[Authority to affix the seal to a treaty with the Shoshonee Goship Indians].
Lincoln authorizes a treaty with the Shoshonee Goship (Goshute) Bands of Indians dated October 12, 1863. The treaty was made at Tuilla Valley, Utah Territory. Brigadier General P. Edward Connor, commander of the military district of Utah, and...
GLC04328
1812/01/30
to Oliver Evans
Requests that Evans try out his engine against Watt's and promises that if Evan's's is in any way superior, there will be a good deal of interest in the engine.
GLC04331
19 August 1861
[Presidential pardon of Arthur O'Bryan, who had been convicted in the District of Columbia of attempted bestiality in August 1857].
Pardoned by Lincoln near the end of his sentence because of his exemplary behavior in prison, because he had been decent and well-behaved, but was drunk when he committed the offense, and at the request of a large number of respected citizens....
GLC04335
1862
Stevenson, C. L. (Carter Littlepage), 1817-1888
Regulation under the act of Congress providing for the granting of bounty & furlough to privates and non commisioned in the provisional army.
Clerical copy of Judah Benjamin's orders regarding reenlistments, signed by Carter L. Stevenson. Those who reenlist to receive fifty dollar bounty and thirty day furlough. Also discusses reorganization of regiments. Date inferred, based on...
GLC04270
1905
Stephen Lee letter and engraving [Decimalized .01-.02]
Letter from Stephen D. Lee, and engraving.
GLC04271
29 October 1864
Patterson, Joab N., 1835-1923
to George A. Bruce
Possibly written in Virginia. Lieutenant Colonel Patterson of the 2nd Regiment, New Hampshire Volunteers, writes to Bruce (possibly George Anson Bruce) from Headquarters of the 3rd Brigade. 1st Division, 18th Corps, from the field. Four pages...
GLC04272
1861-1865 ca
Brady, Mathew B., 1823-1896
[Alexander Stewart Webb]
Wardate carte de visite
GLC04273
12 June 1863
Dick, Franklin Archibald, 1823-1885
to Charles Drake
Written as provost marshal of St. Louis. Replies to Drake's request for information concerning the Missouri congressional laws about emancipating slaves in compliance with the Emancipation Proclamation. Details General Orders no. 35, which...
GLC04274
2 April 1898
Lee, Fitzhugh, 1835-1905
to William Sampson
Dispatch regarding the arrival of Spanish torpedo fleet at Martinique. Written in pencil.
GLC04275
July 10, 1875
Schley, Winfield Scott, 1839-1911
Attempting to correct newspaper reports that he was responsible for victory over the Spanish fleet on 3 July. Encloses a copy of the cipher telegram.
GLC04276
19 September 1898
Sampson, William Thomas, 1840-1902
to Mrs. Sampson
Discusses the conditions in Havana and the importance of the Spanish withdrawal from Cuba.
GLC04277.01
22 September 1898
Writes that the Spanish commissioners had yielded a point on duty-free admission to canal. Includes personal news, negotiations with the Spanish, and the state of civilians' lives.
GLC04277.02
6 August 1847
Hopping, Enos D., 1805-1847
to Mrs. Hopping
Writes to his wife about having received a letter from General Zachary Taylor regarding a possible peace with Santa Anna. Adds that Santa Anna had asked General Winfield Scott for a short armistice, even though he has been raising several thousand...
GLC04278
2 March 1900
Taft, William H. (William Howard), 1857-1930
to Luke Wright
Urges recipient to accept appointment as President of the Philippine Commission. Written on U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit letterhead.
GLC04279
20 November 1803
Paine, Thomas, 1737-1809
to Anthony Taylor
Says he just arrived in New Rochelle. Received Taylor's letter with the news of the death of Colonel Joseph Kirkbride. Claims he has lost "my best friend." Paine befriended Kirkbride, a well-known patriot and fellow Quaker, when he lived in...
GLC04281
6 May 1861
Confederate States of America. Congress
An Act recognizing the existence of War between the United States and the Confederate States; and concerning letters of marque, prizes, and prize goods.
Jefferson Davis, President of the Confederacy, approved this act 6 May 1861. States "Whereas the earnest efforts made by this Government to establish friendly relations between the Government of the United States and the Confederate States, and to...
GLC04284
1803
Ross, James, fl. 1803
The Speeches of Mr. Ross and Mr. Morris...in the Senate...[right of deposit, La]
Published by Bronson & Chauncey. Speeches by Federalist senators from Pa. and NY 2/24/1803 urging a declaration of war on Spain, seizure of West Florida and New Orleans, and fortification of the Mississippi because of Spain's ending rights of deposit...
GLC04285
18 January 1799
Murray, William V., fl. 1799
Message from the President [relations with France in aftermath of XYZ Affair]
House report consisting of correspondence between the American mission and the French government. Disbound. References: DAB 13: 368-69; Evans 36551.
GLC04286
27 April 1792
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
to William Knox
Requests that two furnished wagons be ready "to take the luggage of Indians to the Wind Gap [illegible] Wyoming," referring to the Wyoming Valley in Pennsylvania.
GLC04287.01
9 March 1793
to Samuel Hodgdon
Knox writes to Quartermaster Hodgdon, stating "You will have cleaned One Thousand muskets and bayonets, not of the Charlotville manufacture, and have them packed in chests proper for transportation- Also twenty five barrels of musket powder, and a...
GLC04287.02
23 October 1824
Savage, Ezekiel, fl. 1824
[Certificate confirming the citizenship of John Harris, an African American]
Partially printed. Savage signs as notary public, confirming Harris's status as a citizen of the United States. Harris, born in Alexandria, Virginia, "is a free coloured man, now residing in said Salem and never has been under allegiance to any...
GLC04289
[1778/10]
Rhode Island. Acts
An Act assessing and apportioning a rate of tax...[R.I. tax for Gloucester]
Apparently an only known copy. Note on verso indicates that the copy is for the treasurer of Gloucester. References: Alden 751.
GLC04290
3 December 1734
Peyster, Johannes Jr. de, 1694-1789
[Deposition by Johannes DePeyster regarding a Six Nations land deed]
DePeyster, a former mayor of Albany, gives the history the Indian deed to a property called Tiondrogue, possibly present day Ticonderoga. Describes an incident on 12 September 1733 in which colonial Governor William Cosby told DePeyster the deed was...
GLC04291
1780/11/29
Massachusetts
Resolution of Massachusetts Legislature re: militia officers, quota for army, &c
Printed document (or broadside?) subscribed in type by John Hancock. Establishes a quota for each town to supply the Continental Army. Printed by Edes & Sons.
GLC04292
1779/06/17
Copy of the proceedings of... Boston, June 17, 1779 [price controls]
Resolution in support of price regulation and the necessity of local committees of correspondence to enforce the regulations. Also resolving that those who refused to accept Continental currency be considered enemies. Printed by Benjamin Edes & Co.
GLC04293
23 February 1803
Shays, Daniel, 1747-1825
[Inventory of Daniel Shays' creditors]
Signed by the witness to Shays' statement by Jonathan Danforth. Describes Shays as "of the city of New York an insolvent debtor." This most likely not the same Daniel Shays who fomented the Shays' Rebellion.
GLC04296
20 September 1680
Culpeper, Thomas, 1635-1689
to his sister
Royal Governor of the Colony of Virginia Culpepper mentions his arrival in Boston, his impressions, and a near shipwreck. Claims success in governing Virginia. An addendum is dated 5 October 1680.
GLC04298
29 June 1692
Penn, William, 1644-1718
to Loving friend
Written while he was under indictment for treason and hiding in England. Reviews the history of Pennsylvania's government since his departure in 1684, lamenting about his failure to find fit administrators and the division between the upper and lower...
GLC04299
13 September 1788
Thomson, Charles, 1729-1824
Setting date for first election & commencing proceedings under U.S. Constitution
Printed broadside signed as Sec. of Congress.
GLC04300
12 April 1792
to John Brooks
Letter signed by Knox as Secretary of War to Brigadier General Brooks. Informs Brooks that he has been appointed a brigadier general in the U.S. Army. Says he must write to accept or deny the rank. If he accepts the rank he must go to Philadelphia...
GLC04301
19 April 1788
to Clement Biddle
Discusses the payment of warranty for rations to be furnished to Captain Zeiglers company. States "The Board of treasury have furnished warrants on Connecticut from which by the assistance of Colonel Wadsworth I am in full hopes that money will be...
GLC04302
1777
Faden, William, fl. 1750-1836
The Course of Delaware River from Philadelphia to Chester....
Nebenzahl, Battle Plans of the American Revolution, 132.
GLC04303
1776
An Account of the Expedition of the British Fleet on Lake Champlain...
Nebenzahl, Battle Plans of the American Revolution, 47. Engraved map with no color.
GLC04304
19 January 1777
Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786
Written by Major General Greene with his men in winter quarters at Morristown to Biddle as Deputy Quartermaster General of the militia of Pennsylvania and New Jersey. Claims nothing has changed recently. Says it appears General Howe is collecting his...
GLC04305
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