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17 December 1856
Thalberg, Sigismond, 1812-1871
[Musical quotation signed]
Also includes a book plate from Henry K. Willard, 1333 K. Street, N.W., Washington, DC.
GLC00496.235
circa October 18, 1830
Van Buren, Martin, 1782-1862
to John Branch
Letter of introduction of Mr. Groves of New York to Secretary of the Navy Branch. Written as Secretary of State.
GLC00496.241
6 December 1752
Price, William, ?-1790
[Deposition in case of Brown vs. Payne]
Signed as a witness by Augustine Washington, George Washington's half-brother, and Andrew Monroe. Deposition deals with the settlement of Brown's estate. Also contains deposition of John Brown but it is struck through. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC00496.245
Jenings, Edmund, fl. 1752
[Prepared statement and depositions in case of Brown vs. Payne]
The depositions are signed as witnesses by Andrew Monroe and Augustine Washington, George Washington's half-brother. Consists of a three page statement plus docket summarizing the plaintiff's case, prepared and signed by Edmund Jenings, and...
GLC00496.246
12 October 1831
Washington, Perrin, 1790-1857
[Promissory note binding Washington and Thornton F. Offutt to pay Thomas N. Jones $175]
Note on verso records the receipt of partial payment. Docketed on verso.
GLC00496.247
14 February 1803
Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826
[Ship's passport for Brigantine Mary of Newburyport]
Partially printed document countersigned by James Madison as Secretary of State and by the Collector of the port of New York, David Gelston. Includes official seal. One of the Collection's largest ship passports.
GLC00496.257
January 6, 1794
[Forged George Washington note and facsimile]
Marked as a forgery of a note from President Washington to the cashier of the office of discount and deposit in Baltimore, Maryland. Instructs the cashier to pay [N. S.?] Ridgely $230.50. Includes a facsimile of a different note mounted on the same...
GLC00496.264
May 5, 1794
Madison, William, 1762-1843
to James Madison
Writes to his brother, then a Virginia congressman, about advocating for Madison's resolutions (in favor of a policy of commercial retaliation against European powers) in an election. The comment that the resolutions, which Madison submitted to...
GLC00496.267
August 31, 1836
Dickerson, Mahlon, 1770-1853
to President of the Geological Society of New Haven
Indicates that preparations are being made for the Wilkes expedition, "an exploring & surveying Expedition for the Southern Ocean." Requests for advice on the "formation of a scientific Corps" and recommendations of suitable members. Needs men...
GLC00507.01
30 November 1859
War Department, United States
General Orders, no. 23.
With manuscript notes of Paul Semmes on front page. Statement of costs for clothing, camp and garrison equipment for the Army of the United States for the year starting on 1 July 1859. From the Adjutant General's office, S. Cooper. With fold out...
GLC00508.01
26 August 1870
Victoria, Queen of United Kingdom, 1819-1901
[Appointment of John Guyse Sparke as Ensign in the infantry]
Signed in upper left-hand corner. Co-signed by Secretary of State for War Edward Cardwell and [illegible] of the War Office. Includes royal seals.
GLC00496.209
August 10, 1824
Smith, Horace, 1779-1849
to Henry Colburn
Signed "Horatio Smith." Discusses two satirical articles he wrote that Colburn may want for the New Monthly Magazine.
GLC00496.227
August 1833
Smith, William, fl. 1833
to Thomas Pringle
Signed "W.S." Reports on the lack of progress in getting himself a position through Lord Landowne.
GLC00496.228
July 28, 1833
Southey, Robert, 1774-1843
Discusses his health and the conditions of South American natives forced into slavery. Complains about his past treatment by the Quarterly Review and their offers of meager compensation.
GLC00496.229
May 24, 1831
Stephen, James, 1758-1832
Complains about the control of the British press and the shameless reporters. Includes information about a paper he is writing embracing Lord Comblimere's case, starting with the address of 40 Planters to the People of England and the groundlessness...
GLC00496.230
April 29, 1839
Stockenstrom, Andries, Sir, 1792-1864
to Mrs. Pringle
Discusses travel plans to the continent and assures her that she will have enough time to get her packets together before for his return.
GLC00496.231
May 21, 1844
Talfourd, Thomas Noon, Sir, 1795-1854
to Thomas Chamberlain
Discusses the marriage of his butler and his subsequent move to an undesireable location. Talfourd questions his own happiness in a similiar situation.
GLC00496.232
circa August 11, 1858-1862
Tennyson, Alfred Tennyson, Baron, 1809-1892
Apologizes for answering Pringle's letter so late and explains his sporadic mail delivery. Writes that he has not sent any poetry since it would arrive too late for "Friendship's Offering" but agrees to have his poetry published in Pringle's Annual...
GLC00496.233
1830
Thackeray, William Makepeace, 1811-1863
to Mr. Glynn
Arranges a meeting and is sorry he missed Glynn yesterday.
GLC00496.234
March 3, 1832
Thompson, T. Renwick, fl. 1832
Includes Thompson's letter to Pringle as well as Pringle's reply. Comments on their sending two articles on the same subject to the same paper. Feels that if Mr. Macaulay gives them an article on the W.I. question they should be glad as two attacks...
GLC00496.236
1815-1860
Thomson, Andrew, fl. 1830
Asking for a face to face meeting and encloses a certificate for Mr. Pears (not included)
GLC00496.237
circa 1840
Thornley, Thomas, fl. 1846-1847
to unknown
Disappointed at lack of coverage of the Corn Law Meeting in the Morning Chronicle. Discusses an advertisement for resolutions from another quarter. Includes the member list of the Ipswich Committee.
GLC00496.238
November 29, 1826
Ticknor, George, 1791-1871
to Messrs. Gales and Seaton
Requests a subscription to the Daily National Intelligencer.
GLC00496.239
April 16, 1840
Tytler, Patrick Fraser, 1791-1849
Thanking him for a book of poetry given to him through Mr. Morehead, a mutual friend. Discusses an upcoming publication which Tytler would be obliged to support.
GLC00496.240
circa 1830
Villers, Charles Pelham, 1802-1898
Villiers, a British politician and lawyer, writes to an unknown recipient. Discusses a mutual friend [Sembish?]. Mentions The Examiner, a London newspaper. Discusses British politics, and an "engagement with the Yankees." Writes, "I am afraid...
GLC00496.242
10 February 1831
Watson, John F., 1779-1860
[Bill for books from Messrs. Carey & Start]
Watson, the antiquarian and author, orders copies of his own book, Annals of Philadelphia (1830). Orders one copy of the book History of Enthusiasm (possibly A Natural History of Enthusiasm, 1830). Includes a brief biographical note on Watson...
GLC00496.248
February 7, 1820
Waugh (doctor), fl. 1820
Waugh, a reverend, writes to Pringle in Deptford, a township in London. In the first paragraph, which is struck, Waugh insists that Pringle meet Mrs. Gregory. Introduces Mr. Elliot, who bears this letter. Waugh hopes that Elliot will be useful in...
GLC00496.249
September 20, 1817
Webb, Mary, fl. 1817
to Miss Ratledge
Webb, on the Island of Saint Helena while Napoleon was there, writes to her friend in London. Mentions a recent earthquake on the island. Refers to mutual acquaintances. Discusses ordering goods from the India Company. Comments that her daughter...
GLC00496.250
May 9, 1832
Wilberforce, William, 1759-1833
Wilberforce, a British abolitionist, writes from the Brighstone (Brixton) Rectory (possibly while his son Samuel served as vicar there). Recommends Mr. Stephen, a relative and friend (likely his brother-in-law James Stephen), to serve as chairman of...
GLC00496.251
January 14, 1830
Wilberforce, a British abolitionist, writes from Highwood Hill, London. Invites Pringle to visit, and discusses travel arrangements in detail. Includes a post script on the same topic. Attached to a brown paper frame. Split along center fold....
GLC00496.252
circa 1820
Wilkie, David, 1785-1841
to dear MacDonald
Date previously inferred. Wilkie, the Scottish painter, promises McDonald he will call at 7 o'clock. Measurements include attached frame.
GLC00496.253
1862-1865
Four letters and two other documents regarding William A. Williams [Decimalized .01-.06]
Four letters regarding Williams's land holding and legal issues, mentioning freedmen, as well as an oath of allegiance to the Confederacy and an official permission to visit Richmond.
GLC00496.254
October 1, 1787
Witherspoon, John, 1723-1794
Recipient is James Madison, who was awarded this degree in 1787. Madison's name is faded. Witherspoon informs the recipient, a College of New Jersey [Princeton] alumni, that he has been awarded the Degree of Doctor of Laws. Written from "Tusculum...
GLC00496.255
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
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
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
[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
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