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1793
Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826
Report of the Secretary of State, on... commerce... in foreign countries
Published by order of the House of Representatives. Printed by Childs & Swain, with contemporary notes, notably on p. 7 and 13.
GLC01970
1865
Cannon & Holden (printers)
Executive documents. Convention. Session 1865. Constitution of North-Carolina, with amendments, and ordinances and resolutions passed by the convention session, 1865.
Prints reconstruction constitution of North Carolina. Index includes: Messages of Provisional Governor Holden to the convention, Report of public treasurer to the convention, Report of superintendent of insane asylum, Report of superintendent of...
GLC01973
8 August 1788
[Legal document granting power of attorney for John Paradise to Nathaniel Burwell]
Signed by John Paradise but written in Jefferson's hand, while Jefferson served as American ambassador in Paris. Paradise signs over his financial affairs, including the payment of his creditors to Burwell. Signed as a witness by Jefferson, William...
GLC01974
10 August 1864
Tate, Jeremiah M., fl. 1829-1877
to Mary
Written on stationery from a captured soldier from the 20th Maine Volunteers. Discusses hospital duty, and mentions General Jubal Early's campaign in the Washington, D.C. area.
GLC02082.56
1 February 1865
Tate writes that he hopes Stephens might make a compromise to "stop the war tho I am not willing to compromise on any terms I want them to contend for our independence to the last." He adds later, "If we are whipt it wil not be the fault of the...
GLC02082.63
1863/10/26
Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865
to Elihu B. Washburne re: a second term "would be a great honor...."
Written on Executive Mansion stationery and noted as "Private & Confidential." Concerns a leave of absence for Maj. Gen. Cadwallader C. Washburn [sic], an appointment for Israel Washburn at Portland, Me. which was accepted, and for his friend...
GLC02083
1 October 1862
Forney, John W. (John Wien), 1817-1881
to Abraham Lincoln
Secretary of the Senate J.W. Forney recommends William Cole, Esq., editor of the "Irish American," for a paymastership in the U.S. army. Cole also comes recommended by Bishop John Hughes, General Michael Corcoran, Horace Greeley, and New York...
GLC02086.01
23 April 1892
Washington, Booker T., 1856-1915
to Anne Abbott
Written on printed stationery of the Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute, as Principal, to Anne Abbott, regarding a fund "to help girls who go as missionary teachers".
GLC02087
20 September 1861
Blair, Montgomery, 1813-1883
to Francis P. Blair Jr.
Telegraph draft to his brother, regarding the quarrel between Francis Blair and John C. Frémont. Blair writes, "Fremont requests your letter from President & I sent it, It will do to stand by - Caution friends against controversy with the Provost...
GLC02089
14-17 April 1862
to Francis S. Corkran
Date and location from docket. Previously showed a letter from Corkran to President Abraham Lincoln. In response, Lincoln desired to see an article related to the topic of the letter, in "The American" (possibly a newspaper with which Corkran was...
GLC02090
22 August 1863
Chase, Salmon P. (Salmon Portland), 1808-1873
to Andrew Jamieson
Writes to Jamieson, the Collector at Alexandria, Virginia in reference to the transport of merchandise such as cotton and tobacco to the states in rebellion. Instructs that Jamieson will have to prepare a statement each month showing the number of...
GLC02091
1865/06/16
Schurz, Carl, 1829-1906
to Alfred Howe Terry
Lengthy letter describing the war-time sacrifices of Erhandz Richter, a Richmond brewer, presumably of German origin, who sacrificed his fortune and risked his family to serve in the Union Army. Schurz pleads Richter's cause with the commander of the...
GLC02094
18 September 1867
Lee, Robert E., 1807-1870
to Dr. W. Carnac
Lee briefly responds to a query from Dr. W. Carnac denying the allegation that there was any romantic involvement between George Washington and Sue Grimes (Grymes), the first wife of Nathaniel Burwell. Lee comments that although he believes...
GLC02096
1866/02/15
Johnson, Andrew, 1808-1875
Envelope: case of soldier who sought transfer from volunteer to regular army
Memorandum on the face of an Executive printed stationery envelope, in the case of Capt. W. A. Wainwright (Vols.), seeking a transfer to the regular army. Docketed by Acting Sec. of War Thomas Eckert on envelope flap, when Johnson was trying to fire...
GLC02097
[13 March] 1832
Tyler, John, 1790-1862
to R. F. Graves
Written as a Senator from Virginia before passage of the tariff of 1832 which caused South Carolina to "nullify" the law and led to the nullification crisis. The letter is dated "Washington 13. 1832." (The Tariff was passed 14 July 1832.) Tyler...
GLC02099
1844/04/13
Buchanan, James, 1791-1868
to Edward D. Gazzam re: Texas and the annexation treaty
Written as Senator from Pennsylvania to his friend Edward Gazzam. Buchanan's delaying tactics the following year as Secretary of State under Tyler allowed the president to ask for a declaration of war against Mexico. A portion of the letter on p. 1...
GLC02100
1840/12/09
to John B. Butler re: results of a meeting with the President
Written as Senator from Pennsylvania. Buchanan met with the President to discuss Edward Gazzam's claims (to be made minister to Texas). He adds "There is no news. The better opinion seems to be that Webster will be the Secretary of State under...
GLC02101
1 April 1842
to Edward D. Gazzam
Expresses the great value he places on Gazzam's friendship and political support. Comments that the office of the president is one that should not be sought out, but should also not be declined. Written as Senator from Pennsylvania. With a...
GLC02102
27 January 1847
Encloses a passport and a letter for General Campbell. Gazzam was to depart on a voyage to Havana soon and apparently asked Buchanan if there were any dispatches needing posting. Buchanan politely replies that dispatches post to Havana by mail very...
GLC02103
1844/02/03
to Edward D. Gazzam re: American interests better served by Texas independence
Written as Senator from Pennsylvania, regarding the bill for admission of Texas to the Union and South Carolina's opposition to another Tariff bill. Buchanan argues that an independent Texas would be better for America unless Great Britain were to...
GLC02104
17 October 1974
Ford, Gerald R., 1913-2006
Statement before Subcomm. on Criminal Justice re: his pardon of Nixon
Statement by the President released by the White House Press Secretary and signed by Ford on the upper right corner of the first page.
GLC02109
13 August 1872
Grant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson), 1822-1885
[Presidential authority to the Secretary of State to affix the seal to the pardon of Van Kennedy].
GLC02110
19 January 1844
Morse, Samuel Finley Breese, 1791-1872
to John C. Spencer
States that the lead pipe delivered by F.O. J. Smith, the contractors with Mr. Tatham and his brothers, is defective. Describes the main problem, "I find it defective in many points but particularly in the destructive effect that has been produced...
GLC02112
15 March 1844
Answers Spencer's questions about matters involving telegraphic conductors. Gives information on who will supply the pipe, pricing and payment, and delivery of it. States that he first found out about the deficiencies of the pipe on 6 December 1843...
GLC02113
27 April 1864
to his mother
The first page is overwritten. Mentions various engagements with Yankees including the Battle of Plymouth, North Carolina.
GLC02082.53
23 May 1864
Discusses battle action in the Wilderness Campaign, and mentions Yankee losses.
GLC02082.54
7 June 1864
to his sister
Written in pencil. Provides more information on the Wilderness Campaign and reports heavy losses in own company.
GLC02082.55
4 September 1864
The letter is written faintly in pencil on foxed paper. The third page is written in his code. Mentions still being on hospital duty.
GLC02082.57
5 November 1864
Written in pencil. Reports that he went back to his regiment. Mentions the Battle of Cedar Creek.
GLC02082.58
19 November 1864
Written in pencil on a large legal sheet. Provides news about skirmishing. Mentions boys suffering from sore feet.
GLC02082.59
24 December 1864
Written in pencil. Mentions leaving the Shenandoah Valley on 14 December. Discusses the cold weather.
GLC02082.60
1 January 1865
Continuation of GLC02082.60. Mentions citizens giving dinner.
GLC02082.61
20 January 1865
Written in pencil. Mentions that little mail has arrived from Alabama since Sherman captured that city.
GLC02082.62
10 April 1865
[to Elihu B. Washburne]
Souvenir document presented by Grant to loyal supporter and fellow Galena townsman, Elihu B. Washburne, who served as Secretary of State and Ambassador to France during Grant's presidency. Informs that Lee surrendered the Army of Northern Virginia on...
GLC02084.01
9 April 1865
[Appomattox ink well]
Small, ceramic, bell-shaped, brown bottle, glazed, with cork. Label affixed to the bottom, inscribed by Hempstead Washburne: "This is the ink bottle used in signing the Treaty [underscored] at Appomattox by Gen. Lee & Gen. Grant. It was presented...
GLC02084.02
2 May 1780
Harmar, Josiah, 1753-1813
[Muster roll of Captain Andrew Irvine's Company, 7th Pennsylvania Regiment of Foot]
Harmar signs as Lieutenant Colonel of the 7th Regiment. Signed and examined by William Alexander. Irvine signs on verso 4 May, attesting to the validity of this document. Lists officers divided into categories of sergeant, private, corporal, and...
GLC02085
February 1864 - March 1865
Andrews, Davis C., fl. 1864-1865
[Diary of a Union soldier in the 7th Iowa Vols.]
GLC02088
11 August 1862
Farragut, David Glasgow, 1801-1870
to Benjamin F. Butler
Written by Flag Officer Farragut to Major General Butler as commander of the Department of the Gulf. Farragut says he has just returned from an official visit with the Spanish commander of a steamer of war who had been detained for lack of proper...
GLC02092
1847-1874
Sumner, Charles, 1811-1874
Collection of signed materials, pamphlets and Civil War-related items of Charles Sumner [Decimalized .01 - .41]
Collection of signed materials, books, letters and documents related to the coming of the war, Sumner's career and Reconstruction. Includes: 17 ALSs (30 p.) 1847-1874, 6 AQS on themes of liberty and equal rights, 3 cartes de visite (2 signed), 2...
GLC02095
1 October 1807
Monroe, James, 1758-1831
to William Pinkney
Monroe, Joint Minister to Great Britain with Pinkney, sends to Pinkney an enclosed commission and letters of credence (not included) to the British King and Queen. States that the United States government hopes that Pinkney will take Monroe's place...
GLC02098
27 June 1775
Clarke, James, fl. 1775
to Nicholas Cooke
Also signed by James Clarke. Apologizes for their delay in providing Governor of Rhode Island Cooke with accurate records of recent imports and exports that they are compiling. Thinks a more extended accounting would be more useful, and if Cooke...
GLC02105
12 November 1861
Ericsson, John, 1803-1889
to Munn & Company
Written by Ericsson, the Swedish immigrant inventor responsible for building the first Union ironclad ship, to the Munn & Company as proprietors of the magazine "Scientific American." Writes that he is returning their article "on the subject of my...
GLC02106
16 September 1797
Bradford, William, 1729-1808
[Instrument of protest]
Signed by Bradford as notary public. James Bowers, Master of the Brigantine Flora from New York, had been seized and all his goods confiscated by a Royal Navy Schooner of War, the George and Ophelia. The protest notes that "perfect Peace and Amity...
GLC02108
16 July 1847
Hamlin, Hannibal, 1809-1891
to Jabez True
Discusses delegates elected to the national convention and gives the number of ballots for each. Written on blue paper. Recipient name from later penciled note on verso.
GLC02111
12 June 1878
Porter, Horace, 1837-1921
to George C. Pullman
Written as Vice President of the Pullman Company to the President while on vacation. Mentions political news, cost-effectiveness of the elevated trains in New York, and scheduling trains to handle rush hours. Written on Pullman Palace Car Company...
GLC02114
19 June 1863
Dupont, Samuel F., 1803-1865
to Thomas H. Patterson
Written aboard the U.S.S. Wabash in Port Royal Harbor. Rear Admiral Dupont gives orders to Patterson, commander of the U.S.S. James Adger on delivering prisoners of war to the proper authorities. Instructs Patterson to " ... proceed with the James...
GLC02115
20 September 1780
Rodney, Caesar, 1728-1784
to unknown
Encloses a copy of a resolution of Congress (not present) stating that 530 beef cattle are needed for the use of the Continental Army. Stresses that this order needs to be carried out immediately to avoid dire consequences. Docketed, "letter to the...
GLC02116
7 June 1843
Patterson, Robert M., 1787-1854
to Joseph M. Kennedy
Discusses sending dies for the half dollar and the quarter-dollar. Patterson served as director of the U.S. Mint from 1835 to 1851.
GLC02117
1777
Faden, William, fl. 1750-1836
A Plan of the city and environs of Philadelphia
Surveyed by N. Scull and G. Heap, engraved by William Faden. Includes military information relative to the American Revolution. Also has an inset image of Independence Hall, where the Declaration of Independence was adopted.
GLC02118
1786
Little, William, fl. 1780-1786
[Navigational journal]
Contains numerous charts and geometric diagrams in water color. Includes meticulous information on the navigational aspects of geometry. Contains a Mercator's chart created by Little in Newburyport under the tutelage of Bartholomew Horace Burgess...
GLC02119
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