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October 1, 1836
Polk, James K. (James Knox), 1795-1849
to unknown
Gives the county official voting results for electoral candidates Martin Van Buren and Hugh L. White. The votes were 1695 to 1200 respectively.
GLC00655.06
July 9, 1826
Harrison, William Henry, 1773-1841
to B. Tappin
Asks Tappin to send more lime for use in the construction of an aqueduct for Harrison's distillery.
GLC00655.08
circa 1856
Pierce, Franklin, 1804-1869
to George C. Whiting
Discusses the pension for the widow of Navy Commander Samuel Larkin. Mentions testimony given on the cause of his death which showed that Larkin contracted the disease while on duty in Africa. Paper watermarked "Joynson/1856." Written during...
GLC00655.09
October 17, 1856
Buchanan, James, 1791-1868
to James Campbell
Writes to U.S. Postmaster General Campbell regarding his decision to delay the appointment of a postmaster for Lancaster, Pennsylvania, for political reasons. Date "17" was overwritten on "16." Docketed as 16th. Written as a candidate in the 1856...
GLC00655.10
February 28, 1865
Grant, Jesse R., 1794-1873
to Frank A. Hilton
Written in response to a request for an autographed letter written by his son, Ulysses S. Grant. He writes, "I have no letter from him written for such a purpose..." He also gives a brief history of the family and states concerning his son, "...it...
GLC00655.12
December 28, 1896
McKinley, William, 1843-1901
to Edward Oliver Wolcott
Writes to the Colorado senator regarding international bimetallism. Bimetallism is the use of silver and gold as a standard of currency. McKinley initially favored international bimetallism, but when the British rejected that system, he abandoned...
GLC00655.16
September 30, 1906
Cleveland, Grover, 1837-1908
to William H. Riding
Discusses an article Cleveland writes for the Youth Companion about what should the government do with ex-Presidents. Writes, "This subject, i think was suggested by me. I have thought of it a great deal and have gone so far as to make a start in its...
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February 9, 1932
Roosevelt, Franklin D. (Franklin Delano), 1882-1945
to G. C. Hutcherson
Thanks him for his support and for his work in Indiana. States that he is pleased others believe him worthy of a higher office. Written as New York State Governor on stationery. Addressed to Mr. G. C. Hutcherson, The Shirley Canning Co., Inc...
GLC00655.19
February 4, 1860
Helper, Hinton R., 1829-1906
to John Sherman
Helper, a Unionist and anti-slavery North Carolinian, writes to Sherman, an Ohio congressman, about his opposition to slavery as a "Southern Republican." Discusses his controversial book, 'The Impending Crisis of the South.' Writes "For good or for...
GLC00657
1786-1868
Collection of documents related to the estate of Button Gwinnett [Decimalized]
GLC00658
13 June 1786
Hall, Lyman, 1724-1790
[Indenture with Joseph and William Gibbons]
Settles an old claim against the Gwinnett estate in Georgia and states that title to the land in question will be given to Joseph Gibbons. Noted on verso that the document was recorded in the clerk's office, Chatham County, Georgia.
GLC00658.01
circa November 1813
Gwinnett, Button, 1735-1777
[Map of Button Gwinnett's estate]
Hand sketched map of Gwinnett's estate in Georgia of 1450 acres showing the bordering properties. Mentions neighboring properties of James Spalding and Mary Maxwell. Circa date from typed label originally accompanying the document upon acquisition.
GLC00658.02
January 1786
Gibbons, William, 1726-1800
[Authorization of payment for Walker Richardson]
Orders payment be made from the treasury to Richardson of Franklin County, Georgia 73 pounds for his attendance as a member of the assembly. Verso appears to be a page from an account book.
GLC00658.03
13 November 1813
Crew, Isaac, fl. 1813
[Deed record for Mrs. Ann Gibbons]
Recorded deed from Mrs. Ann Gibbons to Henry and Margaret Gibbons. Crew signed that the doucment was recorded in the books of the Camden County, Georgia Clerk's office, Superior Court.
GLC00658.04
14 May 1827
Moore, Thomas, fl. 1827
[Grant of guardianship to Henry Gibbons]
Copy of the court document of Laurens County, Georgia granting guardianship over minors David Brown Gibbons and Margaret Gibbons to Henry Gibbons. Charges Henry with managing the minors' estate, education, and upbringing. Moore signed as the court...
GLC00658.05
1 March 1838
Gibson, Benjamin, fl. 1838
[Land indenture]
Countersigned by Thomas Thornton and Joseph Little. Copy of an indenture between Gibson of Randolph County and Little of Sumter County, Georgia. Certifies that Little paid $20 to Gibson for a tract of land in Cherokee County. Note on verso signed...
GLC00658.06
18 April 1776
Hart, John, 1708-1780
[Certification of attendance]
Certifies that John Pope has attended the meeting of the New Jersey Committee of Safety in New Brunswick as a member. Authorizes payment of three pounds, 18 shillings for 13 days. Note on verso signed by Pope certifies he received payment....
GLC00659
July 4, 1780
Dagworthy, Mary, fl. 1780
to Mrs. Genl. Morris
Written as head of the Ladies Association of Trenton. Dagworthy asks Morris to subscribe to their campaign to raise funds in support of Continental soldiers. Her postscript notes some early contributors and gives the amounts of their contributions...
GLC00660
30 April 1765
De be Abois, Joost, fl. 1765
[Indenture agreeing to transfer title to land]
Witnessed by Barent Jansen and Simon Boerum. Certified by Justice of the Peace John Lefferts. De be Abois, "of Brookland and in Kings County on Nassaw Island in the Province of New-york," a yeoman, and his wife, Marritie, agree to sell land to...
GLC00661
January 14, 1863
Wise, Henry A., 1806-1876
to Arnold Elzey
Retained copy of a letter to Elzey on which a pencil signature of Wise has been added by a secretary. General Wise (Confederate) describes a recent Union raid near White House, Virginia. Informs Major General Elzey, commander of the Department of...
GLC00662
May 11, 1861
Lee, Robert E., 1807-1870
to Wynne, Hill and Glazebrook
Regarding surveying the approaches to Richmond to establish lines of defense
GLC00663
May 19, 1862
Beauregard, Pierre Gustave Toutant, 1818-1893
General orders, no. 44
General Beauregard's order rallying Confederate soldiers, in response to Benjamin F. Butler's infamous General Order number 28, signed by Smith as Assistant Adjutant General. Butler's order number 28, stating that New Orleans women showing contempt...
GLC00666
March 15, 1863
Sherman, William T. (William Tecumseh), 1820-1891
to Colonel Robert Crooke Wood
Sherman writes to Assistant Surgeon General Wood (Sherman incorrectly addresses the letter to "C.R." Wood). Sherman writes about his armies' medical preparedness, commenting that they are well supplied with surgeons, medicines, medical supplies, and...
GLC00667
February 19, 1867
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
August 4, 1863
Geary, John White, 1819-1873
to Edgar Cowan
Geary writes to Cowan, a United States Senator from Pennsylvania, in attempt to obtain a recommendation for his promotion to Major General. Cites his qualifications and the achievements of his brigades. Declares "I have received four honorable...
GLC00673
19 April 1861
Seward, William Henry, 1801-1872
[A proclamation issued by President Abraham Lincoln concerning the effects of insurrection on maritime commerce]
Secretarially signed for William Seward, Secretary of State; signed in type by Lincoln. Pertains to the ports of South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, Florida, Mississippi, Louisiana, and Texas. Lincoln states that insurrection in these states has...
GLC00674
4 March 1933
Inaugural address of Franklin D. Roosevelt
Title continues, "President of the United States / delivered at the Capitol, Washington, D.C., March 4, 1933." Signed at the end by Roosevelt. First inaugural address. Printed by the United States Government Printing Office, Washington D.C. in...
GLC00675
11 February 1878
Hayes, Rutherford B., 1822-1893
[Presidential authority to the Secretary of State to affix the seal to the pardon of Smith T. Conlee].
GLC00681
June 16, 1781
Washington, George, 1732-1799
to George Clinton
Asks the New York Governor "whether any ways & means can be devised to procure Money for the payment of the Troops of the New York Line." Describes it as an urgent "matter of...interesting importance." Written during the American Revolution.
GLC00683
11 January 1843
Tyler, John, 1790-1862
[Appointment of John Kell to midshipman in the Navy of the United States]
Partially printed commission effective from 9 September 1841. Co-signed by L.B. Hardin and Abel P. Upshur, Secretary of the Navy. Seal missing.
GLC00684.01
24 July 1856
[Appointment of John Kell to Lieutenant of the United States Navy]
Commission effective from 15 September 1855. Co-signed by James Cochrane Dobbin, Secretary of the Navy, and L.B. Hardin. Features two detailed patriotic scenes and a paper seal.
GLC00684.03
13 January 1875
Grant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson), 1822-1885
[Presidential authority to the Secretary of State to affix the seal to the pardon of James Smith and Timothy Hixon].
GLC00685
August 3, 1865
Van Valkenburgh, Robert B., 1821-1888
to Mary B. Van Valkenburgh
Signed "Robt" by Congressman Robert Van Valkenburgh. Writes to his mother to tell her he has just returned to Washington after a trip to Kansas, Missouri, Ohio, Virginia, and then to Elmira, Albany, and New York. Says his health is better than it has...
GLC00686.23
05 September 1864
Endorsement (by Lee and Beauregard) of telegram from Gov. Zebulon B. Vance
Telegram from Raleigh, N.C. written in a clerical hand on stationery of the Southern Telegraph Company. Endorsed on verso by Beauregard and Lee. Vance was North Carolina governor.
GLC00670
June 7, 1894
Longstreet, James, 1821-1904
to William J. Fowler
General Longstreet discusses the reconstruction policies of Presidents Abraham Lincoln and Andrew Johnson with Fowler, a judge in Boston, Massachusetts. States "The independent action of President Johnson, was the error that lead the grave troubles...
GLC00671
02 November 1839
Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865
[Declaration in the case of John Kerr and Augustus Kerr v. Thomas Constant and Josiah Francis].
John and Augustus Kerr sued Constant and Francis for $522.55 they were owed. Lincoln, working as a lawyer with John T. Stuart, won judgment for $440.14 on November 26, 1839.
GLC00672
1864
Two pamphlets [decimalized]
GLC00676
Mason, & Co., fl. 1864
Lincoln campaign songster.
Title page states songster is for the use of clubs and contains all the most popular songs. Miniature book with woodcut of Lincoln on paper cover and printer's advertisements on back cover. Intended for the 1864 presidential election. Uncut...
GLC00676.01
1860
Burleigh, William Henry, 1812-1871
Republican campaign songster, for 1860.
Edited by Burleigh and published by H. Dayton. Original blue printed front wrapper (only), stab-stitched as issued. Intended for the 1860 Presidential election. Burleigh was a prominent New York journalist and social reformer.
GLC00676.02
30 April 1863
Curran, William, fl. 1863
The Opelousas Courier. [Vol. 11, no. 3 (April 30, 1863)]
On front, humorous soldiers' letters and descriptions. printed: "William Curran, Co. "D," Forty First Regt Mass Vols". On back, blue, brown, gray striped wallpaper pattern, number 289.
GLC00677
4 April 1864
Hughes, Thomas, fl. 1864
Natchitoches union daily. [April 4, 1864]
Advertises Lincoln-Johnson election ticket, proclaims fervent unionist sentiment, local and international news. Light brown (wood grain) wallpaper (on back).
GLC00678
22 June 1776
Jay, John, 1745-1829
[Warrant for the arrest of the traitor John Campbell]
Cosigned by Gouverneur Morris and Philip Livingston. Authorizing the arrest of the Campbell for "treasonable conspiracies" and the seizure of his papers.
GLC00679
1855-1865
Two abolitionist letters and one newspaper [Decimalized .01-.03]
GLC00680
June 23, 1855
Stearns, George L. (George Luther), 1809-1967
to Samuel Johnson
Stearns, an abolitionist, asks if Reverend Johnson would like him to join Johnson on a trip to Niagara.
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November 28, 1863
Garrison, William Lloyd, 1805-1879
to Joseph Knight
Informs Knight that he has "no autograph of the revered Wilberforce to send" but will instead send "one of George Thompson, whose long continued and wonderfully efficient labors in the cause of freedom and humanity you so fittingly eulogise."
GLC00680.02
23 June 1865
Liberator. [Vol. 35, no. 25 (June 23, 1865)]
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October 1751
Ross, George, 1730-1779
[Case of Dalton verses McClure]
Details a case in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, between Andrew Dalton and Robert McClure about a promissory note for payment. Dated "October term."
GLC00682
1843-1900 (bulk: 1861-65)
Kell, John McIntosh, 1823-1900
Collection of John McIntosh Kell [Decimalized .01-.21]
Kell was a member of the United States Navy from 1843 until 19 January, 1861, the day of Georgia's secession from the United States. He served in the Confederate Navy for the duration of the Civil War, commanded the C.S.S. Savannah, and was made a...
GLC00684
May 6, 1849-June 16, 1849
to Mary Kell
Writes to his sister while suspended from duty and awaiting Court Martial aboard the Albany. Describes surrounding islands of Santo Domingo and Navaro with stories of landscape and native islanders. Arrives at Aux Cayes, Haiti, on 11 June 1849 and...
GLC00684.02
October 6, 1859
to Julia Blanche Kell
Writes to his wife while commandant at Warrington Navy Yard. Discusses a month long leave of absence to visit his family. Mentions that he is a member of a court investigating the grounding of the Fulton and that his cousin, Captain James McKay...
GLC00684.04
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