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1814
Madison, James, 1751-1836
Message from the President of the United States....
Printed by Roger C. Weightman. House Document no. 6. Slipcased with four other pamphlets. War of 1812. Treaty of Ghent
GLC00381.01
Message from the President of the United States, transmitting copies..
Printed by A & G. Way. House document no. 8 dated October 14, 1814. War of 1812. Treaty of Ghent
GLC00381.02
Senate document no.25 dated December 1, 1814. War of 1812. Treaty of Ghent
GLC00381.03
1815
United States. Treaties, etc.
House document no. 66 dated February 20, 1815. War of 1812. Treaty of Ghent
GLC00381.04
March 12, 1783
Washington, George, 1732-1799
to Henry Knox
This letter uses oblique language (apparently chosen to avoid its detection by Newburgh conspirators) to call for a meeting of Generals Henry Knox and Jedediah Huntington: "I should be glad to see you & General Huntington at Dinner but be here...
GLC00390
11 June 1776
Clark, Abraham, 1726-1794
[Receipt for 100 pounds]
Countersigned by Joseph Ellis and Caleb Camp. Certifies that Clark received of John Dennis 100 pounds delivered by Caleb Camp for purchasing military stores. Paper has a watermark, "WORK & BE RICH." Tipped to a border.
GLC00367
1865-1885
Stonehouse, John B., 1813-1885
Letter regarding Lincoln's assasination with related documents [Decimalized .01-.06.02]
A letter from John B. Stonehouse to his son that discusses the assassination of President Lincoln, and other documents related to Stonehouse and his family.
GLC00368
13 March 1865
Fenton, Reuben Eaton, 1819-1885
[New York State militia commission for John B. Stonehouse]
Commision appointing John B. Stonehouse a colonel in the one hundred eighty-seventh New York State militia. Also signed by Bentley as Act. Asst. Adjutant General.
GLC00368.02
1865 ca.
Howe, C.A., fl. 1865
Cabinet portrait of John B. Stonehouse
Cabinet portrait of John B. Stonehouse, a witness to the assassination of Abraham Lincoln. Originally with letters written by Stonehouse regarding Lincoln's assassination (see GLC00368 and GLC00368.01).
GLC00368.04
8 January 1874
Reeves, D.M., fl. 1873-1874
Certificate of Marriage
Partially printed marriage certificate for John B. Stonehouse and Sarah Rigley. Signed by Ullman and Reeves.
GLC00368.05
24 November 1885 - 28 November 1885
Burial card and news clipping regarding death of John B. Stonehouse [Decimalized .01-.02]
GLC00368.06
April 12, 1778
Henry, Patrick, 1736-1799
to County Lieutenant of Berkeley
Printed circular letter signed by Patrick Henry as Governor of Virginia to the County Lieutenant of Berkeley telling him to keep his militia prepared for duty. Says the Continental Army may be forced to retreat and that Virginia might be called on...
GLC00370
17 March 1756
Shirley, William, 1694-1771
Secret Instructions to Lieut. Col. Bradstreet
During the French and Indian War, Lord Stirling (William Alexander) orders Bradstreet to travel to Oswego with supplies, regroup there, then proceed to Fort Frontenac to "bring off, set fire to, or in any manner destroy whatever Vessels and Boats...
GLC00371
25 October 1775
Hancock, John, 1737-1793
The Hon. John Hancock of Boston... Done from an original picture paint
With platemark numbered 84. Based on painting by Littleford, Oct. 25, 1775
GLC00372.02
1860
South Carolina. Convention, 1860-1862
Declaration of the immediate causes which induce and justify the secession of South Carolina from the Federal Union; and the ordinance of secession.
First edition printed by Evans & Cogswell, Charleston, South Carolina. The report of the committee to draw up the Confederate declaration of independence. Original yellow paper cover as issued.
GLC00373
September 1774
Thompson, Ebenezer, fl. 1774
[Oath to forswear the authority of the pope and the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church]
Also signed by Israel Gilman. Signed as justices of the court at Exeter, Massachusetts.
GLC00376
29 September 1664
Nicholls, Richard, 1624-1672
[True copy of articles, whereupon the Citty and Fort Amsterdam and the Province of the New Netherlands were surrendered]
Co-signers of original are listed at end, including: Robert Carr, Connecticut Governor John Winthrop, Samuel Willis, George Cartwright, Thomas Larke, John Pricham, Johan I Dechere, Nicholas Barlet, Samuel Mogapolonsio, Cornolis Sterunyck, Oloft...
GLC00377
31 May 1803
Walton, George, 1740-1804
[Endorsement of John Neilson]
Petition of Neilson to become a citizen of the United States approved by Walton. The endorsement certifies that Neilson is a native of Ireland and has lived in the United States since 1795. Includes signed affidavits by William Scott and James...
GLC00378
7 February 1789
Broom, Jacob, 1752-1810
[Delaware land indenture]
Also signed by William Lane, Ann Lane, Sarah Bennett, Susannah Bennett, James McLellan, and Joseph Summirl. Describes the location of a parcel of land in the borough of Wilmington in the County of New Castle, Delaware, that Alice Bennett obtained...
GLC00379
1814 - 1815
Treaty of Ghent pamphlet set [Decimalized .01-.04]
GLC00381
15 April 1865
[Funeral ribbon]
Brown velvet with silver fringe surmounted by a tin eagle with tintype portrait of Lincoln in metal frame. Participating mourners of the funeral procession were required to wear funeral ribbons.
GLC00382
3 March 1791
Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826
An Act Supplemental to the Act "establishing the Treasury Department," and for a farther Compensation to certain Officers.
Copy of an act of Congress supplementing the act that established the treasury department. Fixes salaries and protocol for treasury department officers. Signed by Jefferson as Secretary of State.
GLC00383
October 13, 1778
Laurens, Henry, 1724-1792
to Caesar Rodney
Also signed by Rodney. A cover letter for an act submitted the day before to Congress by Laurens "for encouraging true religion and good morals and for the suppression of such entertainments and diversions as have a contrary tendency." Addressed to...
GLC00384
1869
Custer, George Armstrong, 1839-1876
to my dear friend
Writes a long letter to a friend, in which he sends a report made by General Philip Sheridan (not included) that was not meant for publication and discusses hardships and Indian fighting. Of the hardships encountered, comments that "some people...
GLC00385
9 May 1777
Huntington, Samuel, 1731-1796
[Payment order for Jonathan Fitch]
Also signed by William Pitkin. Pitkin and Huntington signed as Assistants. Addressed to John Lawrence, Treasurer. Orders to pay Fritch, Sheriff of New Haven County, four pounds from the treasury of the state of Connecticut for tending to the...
GLC00386
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