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October 30, 1846
Yancey, William L., 1814-1863
to Messr. Smith, Greene & White
Accepts an honorary membership in Phi-Delta Society of Oglethorpe University in Midway, Georgia.
GLC00496.256
January 7, 1673
Pepys, Samuel, 1633-1703
to unknown
Replies to a letter from an unknown Lord and other gentlemen. States "I will by the first opportunity informe his Majty of what you write concerning the Soldiers, both in the Downs and at Harwick, and shall speedily send you his Resolution thereupon...
GLC00496.258.01
June 13, 1898
Victoria, Queen of United Kingdom, 1819-1901
to Ronald
Thanks Ronald for a cup he sent for her Jubilee. Hopes to see him when she returns to Windsor. Written on black-bordered Osborne royal stationery.
GLC00496.259
26 December 1848
Bennett, James Gordon, 1841-1918
California herald. [(December 26, 1848)]
Large map on front titled "Gold and Quicksilver District of California." Articles discuss California's gold supply, Americans' excitement about the gold supply, and migration of workers to California. Includes "song of the gold digger" on second page...
GLC00496.260
1861-1865
Smith, H.W., fl. 1848-1868
Engraved portrait of Andrew Johnson
Vignette left-facing bust portrait in profile by H.W. Smith. Engraver's name is located on the lower right of the image. Printed signature underneath image. Page appears to have once been a part of a book.
GLC00496.261.01
circa 1860
Ritchie, Alexander Hay, 1822-1895
John Marshall LLD
Portrait engraving of Marshall seated, in judge's robes. Printed signature of Marshall underneath. Possibly based on a painting by J. B. Martin, as the name is printed under the engraving.
GLC00496.262
circa 1840-1849
Polk, James K. (James Knox), 1795-1849
[Printed facsimile of Polk's signature]
GLC00496.263
March 1, 1863
Wilkes, Jane J., fl. 1863
to Charles Wilkes
Incomplete letter from which author has been inferred (says "Mrs. Wilkes" in the body). Mrs. Wilkes discusses her meetings with President Lincoln, Secretary of Navy Gideon Welles, Secretary of State William Seward, Senator Issac Arnold, and General...
GLC00496.265
1763-1783
Monroe, James, 1758-1831
Regarding affidavits in Paris
Contains list of names concerning some issue in Paris, including Peyton Skipwith, Gouverneur Morris, William Lee, General William Hull and Benjamin Hichborn. Seems to be written on the back of an old letter. Unrelated address leaf on verso.
GLC00496.266
January 20, 1778
Lee, William, 1739-1795
to Benjamin Franklin, Silas Deane, and Arthur Lee
Addressed to Franklin, Deane, and Lee as the Commissioners at Versailles. Now that he has received a copy of a treaty, he will go to Vienna to take up his appointment there. Also comments on money needed for travel.
GLC00496.268
October 23, 1776
Andre, fl. 1776
to Daniel of St. Thomas Jenifer
Requesting permission to ship twenty-five barrels of flour. Written to Jenifer while president of the Maryland Council of Safety. Andre was most likely a French merchant.
GLC00496.269
8 June 1782
Marion, Francis, 1732-1795
Articles of Treaty between General Marion in behalf of the State of So. Carolina and Major Gainey & the Inhabitants under his Command which were Included in the Treaty made under the 17th day of June 1781
Clerical copy of treaty made between loyalist Major Micajah Gainey and American General Francis Marion. Gainey promises to disarm and swear allegiance to America. The second article notes that Gainey "will deliver up all Negroes, Cattle and other...
GLC00496.270
December 4, 1823
Marshall, John, 1755-1835
to Joseph Gales, Jr.
Requests pamphlet containing the transactions of the great convention, and asks to become a subscriber to Gales' paper. Brings up political news.
GLC00496.271
16 October 1794
Mr. Marshall's opinion as to the penalties incurred under the Militia Laws
Manuscript in clerical hand with clerical signature. Marshall expresses the opinion that "only the fine imposed by the Act of Congress ought to be Collected." He concludes by noting that foreign subjects and citizens are not subject to the militia...
GLC00496.272
September 4, 1817
Perry, Oliver Hazard, 1785-1819
to Benjamin W. Crowninshield
Perry writes to the secretary of the navy to recommend Dr. Richard Stevens for a position as a surgeon in the navy. Cites his experience as a surgeon's mate aboard the frigate Java in the Mediterranean and attests to his "extensive acquirements...
GLC00496.273.01
April 28, 1820
Hale, Nathan, 1784-1863
to James Ronaldson
Hale requests, "...please inform me what will be your best terms for a set of types for my paper, the principal kinds to consist of, about three hundred and fifty weight of Bourgeois and nine hundred of Minion." Includes a pencil note at the bottom...
GLC00496.274
1840-1865
Thackeray, William Makepeace, 1811-1863
[Reproduction of an illustration, possibly by Thackeray]
Reproduction (woodcut) of a drawing. Depicts an old, haggard woman standing behind a young woman. Caption states "Let us see if this can be reproduced." A note in pencil states "Original drawing by Thackery?" Possibly reproduced after Thackery's...
GLC00496.275
1815-1860
Pringle, Thomas, 1789-1834
Transmission of two cards for the Institute of France's annual assembly
Attributed to Pringle, the Scottish poet and abolitionist, circa 1820s. Pringle relates that Athanase Coquerel sends compliments to [Ch. N. N.?] Richard and Elihu Burritt. Transmits two cards (not included) for the annual assembly of one of the...
GLC00496.276
September 11, 1824
Madison, James, 1751-1836
to Augustus B. Woodward
Unsigned. The last page(s) are missing. Per David Mattern, Papers of Madison, the letter fragment appears to be in the hand of Augustus B. Woodward, who published it (Niles Register 1841, pp. 127-28). Woodward had written observations "addressed...
GLC00496.605
January 30, 1862
Payne, John A., fl. 1862-1865
[Journal of John A. Payne while serving on the USS Richmond]
Leather-covered ledger-paper notebook with 168 pages of entries followed by 15 blank pages. Inscribed "Jan. 18th 1862, John A. Payne / Portsmouth N.H." Begins on 30 January 1862, when Payne shipped out from New York on the USS Richmond for 3 years of...
GLC00497
1813-1814, 1860, 1864
Green, Joseph W., fl. 1812-1815
Diary and 2 letters re: War of 1812 [decimalized]
GLC00498
1813-1815
[Journal of a privateer and of prisoner of war during the War of 1812]
Diary written while aboard the privateer Alfred and as a prisoner of war in Melville Island Prison, Halifax, and Dartmoor Prison. Records many sightings and occasional capturing of ships. Entry on 22 February 1814 records the capture of Green's...
GLC00498.01
July 18, 1860
Green, Joseph W., Jr., 1822-1889
to James Gregory
Discusses the contributions made by soldiers from Marblehead, Massachusetts in the American Revolution and the War of 1812. Emphasizes the War of 1812, commenting on service aboard the ship Constitution by men from Marblehead. Expresses pride in...
GLC00498.02
January 27, 1864
to Glover Brughten
Describes a brief genealogy of the Goss and Twisden families. Comments on the contributions of men from Marblehead, Massachusetts, in the Revolutionary War and the War of 1812. Penciled in notes on p. 3 reiterate the genealogy described. Author...
GLC00498.03
15 August 1805
McKean, Thomas, 1734-1817
[Grant of Liquor license for George Giess of Salisbury]
Countersigned by State Secretary M. Thompson. Partially printed document grants Giess a liquor license and permission to keep a house of entertainment in Salisbury, Northampton County, Pennsylvania. Signed by McKean as governor. Docketed by...
GLC00501
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