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circa 1800
[Slave shackles intended for a child]
Circa date previously estimated. Consists of two loops held together by a metal pin. Shackles were intended for a child.
GLC06151
1773
Wheatley, Phillis, 1753-1784
Poems on Various Subjects, Religious and Moral
Poems written by the "Negro Servant" of John Wheatley of Boston. Printed at London by A. Bell and sold in Boston by Cox and Berry. First edition copy. The first book of poetry by an African American. Bound in nineteenth century vellum, with...
GLC06154
1870 ca.
Frederick Douglass
With printed title "Fred[.] Douglass." on front, and gold printed border (where the photograph would normally be placed) on verso. Dark, rich image. No imprint. This image was used by the engraver Ritchie for a silhouette bust portrait of Douglass...
GLC06198
20 October 1776
Moncada, Fernando de Rivera y, fl. 1775-1776
to Antonio Bucareli (in Spanish)
Discusses building missions in San Diego and San Juan Capistrano. Also mentions soldiers in the stockade and checking on the families of troops.
GLC06287.08
1776 ca.
Habermann, Francois X., 1721-1796
Representation du feu terrible a Nouvelle Yorck [Vue d'Optique] [Burning of Wall Street area, New York]
GLC07754
1793
Paine, Thomas, 1725-1802
Common sense [with seven other pamphlets from the 1790s]
Paine, Thomas. COMMON SENSE, bound with seven other tracts by Paine. Altogether eight works (in nine parts, one title consisting of two separately issued parts.) A fine collection bound in a single volume, contemp. sheep rubbed, crudely but neatly...
GLC08643
1856
Vanderlyn, John, 1775-1852
Landing of Columbus.
One engraving entitled "Landing Of Columbus" dated 1856. Depicts Columbus landing in the New World in 1492. Columbus and his men arrive on a beachfront in the West Indies. Columbus holds the royal banner of Aragon and Castile in one hand and a sword...
GLC08878.0001
1918
Gustrine, Charles, fl. 1918
True Sons of Freedom
True Sons of Freedom broadside by Charles Gustrine, Chicago, Illinois. Depicts a regiment of African American soldiers gallantly assaulting a line of Germans with the spirit of Abraham Lincoln looking on approvingly.
GLC09121
1 September 1857
[Broadside supporting Know-Nothing party]
Supports the American, or Know-Nothing, Party in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. Encourages all "who are in favor of 'Americans Ruling America!'" to send delegates to the Harrisburg Convention of September 1857.
GLC09342
1943
United States. Office of War Information. Division of Public Inquiries.
Americans will always fight for liberty
OWI No. 26. Government printing Office O-502684. By artist Bernard Perlin (1918- ). U.S. soldiers in helmets and coats march forward on snow, looking back in review at colonial militiamen with rifles, some in torn clothing or bloody bandages. A badge...
GLC09520.37
Beneker, Gerritt A., fl. 1918
Concrete Ammunition / Second - Line - Defense
With printed text on back.
GLC09521.01
1836
Reynolds, Joshua, 1723-1792
Engraving of Augustus, Viscount Keppel
One engraving of Augustus, Viscount Keppel dated 1836. Half portrait of Keppel based on the painting by Joshua Reynolds.
GLC08878.1502
July 1863
O'Sullivan, Timothy H., 1840-1882
A Harvest of death, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania by T. H. O'Sullivan
From Gardner's Photographic History, "No.36. July 1863"
GLC00244
January 14, 1869
Lee, Robert E., 1807-1870
to Miss Norvell Caskie
Written just before Miss Caskie married, as President of Washington College.
GLC01435
June 24, 1775
Caldwell, Noble, fl. 1775
to Andrew Caldwell
Remarks that he hopes Andrew had a pleasant trip to New York with General George Washington. Also hopes that the war between Great Britain and [the colonies] comes to an end. Would like to see him in the fall and sends complements to his family....
GLC01450.011.01
February 6, 1776
Rice, John, fl. 1776
Petition cosigned by Charles Alexander, John Hamilton, James Montgomery, Richard Eyres, Alexander Henderson, James Blair, Gibbs Jones, Benjamin Thompson, and John Chutham. Signers notify Caldwell that William Duncan, gunner of the Washington (a ship...
GLC01450.011.03
April 23, 1776
Dougherty, H., fl. 1776
Petition cosigned by John Hamilton, James Montgomery, James Davison, Alex Henderson, Hugh Montgomery, Thomas Houston, and Richard Eyres. Signers inform Caldwell that promotions of men from lieutenant to captain are being given by order of seniority...
GLC01450.011.04
May 8, 1781
Lovell, James, 1737-1814
to Samuel Holten
Author inferred due to content and handwriting. Recipient inferred from content and from comparison to other items in the 1450.020 collection. Praises Massachusetts but laments the failure of the states to contribute to the common cause. States...
GLC01450.020.14
November 20, 1781
Putnam, Enoch, 1727-1796
Remarks that he is in good health. States that many in the county of Essex Massachusetts thought that the militia were no longer needed at West Point but they were mistaken. His Excellency (George Washington) took a great many troops to the south...
GLC01450.020.17
July 20, 1781
Irvine, Charles, 1756-1819
to Alexander Irvine
Writes to his brother in Aberdeen, Scotland that he has arrived safely in New York. The boat was frequently chased but out-sailed any danger. Informs that he is now with the 57th regiment and everything is going well. Praises the officers....
GLC01450.023.06
circa 1786
Macaulay, Catharine, 1731-1791
to Jonathan Clarke
Presents her compliments to Mr. Clarke, thanks him for the polite note, and wishes him a good voyage and the best health. Asks Clarke to give her compliments to Mr. Adams. Envelope is addressed to Mr. Clarke, No. 55 St. Paul's Church Yard....
GLC01450.032.02
July 17, 1776
Noyes, John, 1740-1784
to Mary Noyes
Writes his wife in Newbury, Massachusetts about how much he misses her and how he thinks about her all the time. Relays that the British sent a truce flag but that the colonies have declared independency. He believe George Washington would be glad...
GLC01450.056.08
November 19, 1779
Claiborne, Richard, fl. 1779
to Nathanael Greene
Informs that the Carolina troops have been ordered to South Carolina and lists every city along their route from New Jersey to South Carolina. States that the troops will sail immediately. The Pennsylvania Division will move early tomorrow and the...
GLC01450.058
December 6, 1778
Burnet, Ichabod, fl. 1778-1782
to Clement Biddle
Addressed to Colonel Biddle. Encloses a bill from the tavern in Bound Brook that Biddle promised to settle. Reports that General Nathanael Greene directed him to inform that General George Washington will be at his quarters tomorrow evening....
GLC01450.117
August 31, 1779
Harrison, Robert H., 1745-1790
to unknown
Written by Colonel Harrison as secretary to General George Washington to an unknown recipient. References a letter received from the recipient on 31 August 1779. States that his private opinion is that the commissaries and conductors of military...
GLC01450.149
1820, 1823
Melish, John, fl. 1820-1823
A Map of the United States with the contiguous British & Spanish possessions
The 1823 edition, but copyright 1820. Of Melish and his maps, Martin & Martin write (p. 115): "Recognizing the demand for geographical information on the American West was limitless for the foreseeable future, Melish undertook to accumulate a vast...
GLC04319
1888/12/04
Douglass, Frederick, 1818-1895
to Robert Adams
He is disturbed over the "clamour raised for the disfranchisement of the colored voters of the South." Written on letterhead from Cedar Hill, Douglass's Washington, D.C. home.
GLC04997
24 January 1963
Kennedy, Robert Francis, 1925-1968
[Report to President John F. Kennedy regarding civil rights]
A signed carbon copy. Robert Kennedy, Attorney General, describes 1962 as "a year of great progress in civil rights, in large measure because of the responsibility and respect for law displayed by the great majority of the citizens of the South."...
GLC05630
1865/04/15
Stanton, Edwin M. (Edwin McMasters), 1814-1869
The President is Dead
A dramatic printed version of Stanton's announcement of Lincoln's death to General John A. Dix, U.S. Military Commander of the Department of the East, headquartered in New York. In full: "The President is Dead! [rule] War Department, Washington...
GLC06680
1917/01/25
Wilson, Woodrow, 1856-1924
to Carrie C. Catt re: women's suffrage
President Wilson expresses solidarity with the woman's suffrage movement. "I have a very real interest in the extension of the suffrage to the women, and I feel that every step in this direction should be applauded." Catt headed the influential...
GLC07144
13 May 1944
Roosevelt, Eleanor, 1884-1962
[One letter and one photograph related to Eleanor Roosevelt] [Decimalized .01-.02]
One letter from Eleanor Roosevelt to Addie Frizielle dated May 13, 1944, and one photograph of Eleanor Roosevelt.
GLC09544
1941
unknown, fl. 1941-1945
Photographs of Tuskegee Airfield and Tuskegee Airmen taken during training [Decimalized .001-.145]
One scrapbook of images related to the Tuskegee Training Facility in Alabama dated 1941 to 1945. Images of scrapbook portray life at the Tuskegee Army Air Field in Alabama. Depicts construction of the airbase as well as residences, recreational...
GLC09645
1942
Office of War Information, Division of Public Inquiries
Homemakers War Guide
This poster is an all-round guide for homemakers to help in the war effort. It is broken down into four sections, plan, conserve, salvage and air raid protection. Each section contains instructions and helpful hints on what to do. The plan section...
GLC09653.02
November 11, 1840
Adams, John Quincy, 1767-1848
to Roger S. Baldwin
Former United States President Adams writes to Baldwin, a lawyer and abolitionist. Acknowledges receipt of Baldwin's narrative of the Amistad case, to be tried before the Supreme Court. Writes "I consented with extreme reluctance at the urgent...
GLC00582
28 August 1787
Butler, Pierce, 1744-1822
[Wheresoever any person bound to service...]
Draft. States that "the legislatures of the several states shall make provision for the recovering of such persons." No mention is made by name of slaves, apprentices or servants. Pencil note on back concerning a meeting at "Clifton at the Blue...
GLC00819.17
circa 1865
to Mrs. R. E. Lee
Sent in the care of Col. Hill Carter to his wife at Shirly, near Petersburg, Va.
GLC01436
October 2, 1870
Lee, Mary Custis, 1808-1873
to Norvell Caskie
Writes of her husband Robert E. Lee's sudden illness. "He has taken very suddenly & alarmingly ill after a day of rather harrassing mental fatigue but is now better & the Dr. gives us good hope he will soon be well again though he is still confined...
GLC01440.01
October 7, 1870
Updates Caskie on her husband Robert E. Lee's illness. " ... Dr. Madison says that the Genl has neither paralysis or apoplexy but is suffering from tension of the nerves of the head connected with his former illness." Advises that in case Caskie...
GLC01440.02
November 24, 1865
Jones, P.B., fl. 1836-1865
to William H. Seward
Letter of acceptance for pardon
GLC01444.03
November 10, 1865
Ellite, Loftlin N., fl. 1865
to P.B. Jones
Letter advising him to accept amnesty and take the oath of GLC01444.04
GLC01444.05
January 16, 1865
Unknown
to Alexander Robert Lawton
Written by a member of the Jones family to Confederate Brigadier General and Quartermaster General Lawson. Says his brother-in-law Mr. Charles Moncine was expelled from his home near Rapidan Station, Culpepper County, Virginia and has recently rented...
GLC01448.01
December 31, 1862
Jones, William W., fl. 1862-1863
to Philip B. Jones
One letter addressed to Philip B. Jones from William W. Jones dated December 31, 1862. Pertains to paying $1,400 to enslave a man named Joe. Also states his concern that cost for enslaved people are rising. Mentions possibly selling two enslaved...
GLC01449.01
June 12, 1782
Mathews, John, 1744-1802
to William Richardson
Written to Richardson at High Hills of Santee, South Carolina. Notifies Richardson to deliver by the order of General Andrew Pickens 100 pounds of powder, 100 muskets and bayonets, 1000 cartouch boxes, one ream of cartridge paper, and one pound of...
GLC01450.009.02
July 13, 1782
Pickens, Andrew, 1739-1817
Written to Richardson at High Hills of Santee, South Carolina. Mentions that last April the governor of South Carolina, John Mathews, ordered Richardson to deliver to Colonel Hammond some arms and ammunition. States that he was informed only part...
GLC01450.009.03
August 4, 1782
Written to Richardson at High Hills of Santee, South Carolina. Requests Richardson to deliver one case of sugar out of the public stores by order of Brigadier General Isaac Huger. Note at bottom of p. 1 signed by Huger asking the sugar to be sent to...
GLC01450.009.04
March 17, 1782
Hartcup, Thomas, fl. 1761-1820
to Sir Frederick Haldimand
Commandant Hartcup writes that he received Haldimand's dispatches dated 31 January 1782. Reports on the last matter of importance to occur, Lord Cornwallis's surrender at Yorktown and Gloucester in Virginia to the French and American forces on 19...
GLC01450.012.02
January 22, 1779
Hall, Joseph, Jr., fl. 1779
to James Lovell
Recipient inferred from content and because the collection is described as letters to or from Lovell. States that his father received the earlier letter from Lovell and thanks him. Speaks of two emissions (of bank notes or money) on 20 May 1777 and...
GLC01450.020.01
September 27, 1779
Needham, Stephen, 1732-1801
Recipient inferred from content and because collection is described as letters to or from Lovell, a Continental Congressman. Informs Lovell that he is one of the four delegates chosen to represent the town in the convention at Cambridge for forming...
GLC01450.020.02
December 10, 1779
Wadsworth, Benjamin, 1750-1826
Recipient inferred from content and because the collection is described as letters to or from Lovell, a Continental Congressman from Massachusetts. Wadsworth, pastor of the First Church at Danvers, thanks Lovell for his last letter. Congratulates...
GLC01450.020.03
May 9, 1781
Signed with initials. Discusses a letter sent to Elbridge Gerry concerning money. States that Congress cannot move forward with the creation of a new system during this wartime without money from the states. Writes "Congress without their money...
GLC01450.020.15
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