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1834 ca.
Jackson, Andrew, 1767-1845
Jefferson Celebration, Washington Hall
Pro-Jackson propaganda celebrating "The Genuine Democratic Party". Date in pen at top "14 April 1834."
GLC07040
1868
Chase, Salmon P. (Salmon Portland), 1808-1873
Trial of Andrew Johnson, President of the United States...
[title continued] before the Senate of the United States, on impeachment by the House of Representatives for high crimes and misdemeanors. 3 volumes, inscribed to Richard C. Parsons, signed "S.P. Chase". Vol 1: xxii, 741 pp. vol. 2: xxii, 498 pp...
GLC07047
1844
Dorr, Thomas Wilson, 1805-1854
Report of the Trial of Thomas Wilson Dorr for treason...
Printed by B. F. Moore. With errata. Bound in original marbled boards
GLC07041
1861
Bull's Run [Confederate song about Battle of Bull Run]
Confederate imprint of lyrics to tune of "Wait for the wagon".
GLC07042
1788/04/01
Hancock, John, 1737-1793
re: 300,000 acres of western territory agreed to be ceded by state of New York
Also discusses funds for "extinquishing by purchase the claims of the native indians". Clerical signatures of Hancock and Samuel Adams. Noted by John Avery Jr. as a "True Copy"
GLC07044
1832/02/16
Bell, John, 1797-1869
to Powhatan Ellis re: Indian land purchase
Requests to consult President on legal matter.
GLC07045
1 May 1863
Bryan, M.K., fl. 1863
Regulations for the city of Franklin.
"For the City of Franklin and Persons within our Jurisdiction." Occupation orders printed by the Provost Marshal's office. Printed on cream floral pattern wallpaper.
GLC07046
1898/04/12
Emerich, Edward, fl. 1898
Spanish-American war diary kept by a private in 1st Colorado Volunteer Infantry
"Dietario" printed at Barcelona, but written by Emerich in English. Discusses journey to and army life in the Philippines. Accompanied by a collateral photograph
GLC07048
1802
Johnson, Paul R., fl. 1802
A letter to Thomas Jefferson, President of the United States...
by Junius Philaeneus. Denouces Jefferson.
GLC07037
1781
Barton, William, 1748-1831
Observations on the nature and use of paper credit
Includes proposals for a national bank. Ex-libris stamps.
GLC07038
1845/06/11
The Address of the Southern and Western Liberty Convention
GLC07039
1864
Herman, David, fl. 1864
Diary of drummer boy in 138th Pennsylvania Regt.
Refers to Brandywine, Shenandoah, siege of Petersburg, and Winchester.
GLC07007
2 April 1828
Key, Francis Scott, 1779-1843
to John H. B. Latrobe
Concerning an American Colonization Society legal settlement arising from the transportation of cargo and colonists. Francis Scott Key, a lawyer and member of the society, brainstorms ideas for diminishing their liability. Latrobe was also a lawyer...
GLC07100
18 May 1862
Stanton, Edwin M. (Edwin McMasters), 1814-1869
to Rev. Herman Dyer
Secretary of War Stanton writes to his friend Reverend Dyer about Union strategy in Peninsula Campaign, responding to criticism in the press. He expresses condemnation of General McClellan. Stanton insists that Lincoln agrees with him concerning the...
GLC07102
2 February 1793
Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826
to Charles W. Dumas
Sends Dumas plans for the construction of Washington, D.C. "with a desire that they may be exhibited" in Europe. Accompanied by a 1792 Andrew Ellicott Map from "Columbian Magazine" (GLC 7104.02).
GLC07104.01
1792
Ellicott, Andrew, fl. 1792
[Map of Washington, D.C.].
Engraved folding map removed from the "Columbian Magazine." Included with a letter from Thomas Jefferson to Charles W. Dumas (GLC07104.01).
GLC07104.02
10 June 1801
to James Dinsmore
Discusses the renovation and construction of the dome at Monticello. "I wonder the Copper sheets had not got to hand, as it is very long since they left Philadelphia. the steps, or plinths for the dome must be got from Fluvanna...." States that it...
GLC07105
31 December 1863
Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865
to Edwin M. Stanton re: discharge of jailed Confederate conscript
The soldier was a nephew of Lincoln's aquaintance, John Tipton, who has "Lost one brother, and another crippled for life, in our service"
GLC07107
7 July 1864
[Authorization to affix the seal to "my proclamation," for a day of national humiliation and prayer]
Partially printed document ordering the seal affixed to a presidential proclamation praying for an end to the Civil War. A pencil note on verso explains the circumstances of the document.
GLC07108
25 August 1777
Monroe, James, 1758-1831
to John Francis Mercer
Written by Monroe as a major in William Alexander's (aka Lord Stirling) brigade of George Washington's army to Colonel Mercer, captain in the 3rd Virginia Regiment. Recipient is inferred from the third page of the letter where Monroe asks for...
GLC07111
27 October 1777
Washington, George, 1732-1799
Letter by George Washington and prisoner list [Decimalized .01-.02]
A letter by George Washington regarding his campaign, and a list of prisoners from General Burgoyne's surrender.
GLC07115
11 September 1789
to Thomas Mifflin
Presidential circular letter in which Washington transmits to Mifflin "the duplicates of the two Acts - one to establish the Treasury Department - and one for registering and clearing Vessels, regulating the coasting trade, and for other purposes."
GLC07116
1812/03/04
Adams, John Quincy, 1767-1848
to Thomas B. Adams
Signed with his initial "A." Adams discusses family matters, his declining a seat on the Supreme Court. He expects war with Great Britain: "All the information that we receive from the United States... indicates a disposition and measures leading to...
GLC07118
1842/04/24
to Samuel Elliot re: inability to review Elliot's book
Returning Elliot's book "upon Politics and Law, Morals and Religion" and saying he is unable "to give my opinion upon its merits" because of "perpetual pressure of indispensable occupations and absorbing cares." He writes "I have read many of its...
GLC07119
circa 1864
[Purple and blue "Union" paper folding paper lantern]
Lantern made from corrugated wove paper with cardboard top and base, hanging loop and internal metal candle holder. The paper is printed or painted with blue and purple (perhaps once burgundy or dark red), with the word "Union" printed twice as part...
GLC07096
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