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November 10, 1864
Farragut, David Glasgow, 1801-1870
[Carte de visite on U.S.S. Hartford with Capt. Drayton]
Carte de visite depicting Farragut and Drayton standing near a steering wheel. Also signed on verso by Capt. P. Drayton.
GLC02035
26 August 1863
The Draft in Berks County
Extra from the "B. & S. Journal" -- the Berks and Schuylkill Journal. Broadside lists men drafted in the first Northern draft by town, with occupation, in Berks County, Pennsylvania. Lists the names of men from 16 different towns. Mentions number of...
GLC02036
2 January 1843
Gragg, John W., fl. 1843
[Bill of sale to Andrew Johnson for a slave girl named Dolly]
John W. Gragg sells Dolly to Andrew Johnson for $500. Gragg signs with his mark, an "x." Cosigned by William M. Lowry, a witness. Dolly is "aged about nineteen years." Docket was written and signed by Andrew Johnson.
GLC02041
1865/01/10
Lee, Robert E., 1807-1870
to Jefferson Davis, re: the waning strength of Confederate forces
Signed as commander in chief of Confederate forces. Lee comments particularly and generally about the positions held by his generals and the weakened condition of all armies.
GLC02042
6 March 1830
Biddle, Nicholas, 1786-1844
to William Rochester
As President of the Bank of the United States, Biddle clarifies some rules and regulations concerning lending funds. Explains that the security of two responsible, known persons is necessary and advises Rochester, a banker in Buffalo, New York, to...
GLC02044
31 December 1817
Boudinot, Elias, 1740-1821
to Elihu Chauncey
Writes concerning his bank balance. States that he sent a messenger to the bank who reported his balance to be $3614.49 which worries him because he wrote a check yesterday for $10,000. Asks Chauncey to check on this and if his balance is really...
GLC02045
1813/12/28
Brown, Jacob, 1775-1828
to George Newbould
General Brown forwards $300 to pay interest on a bond. Notes that his quarters are good and that supplies are coming to his town. Indicates that he is not worried by the enemy forces in the vicinity and welcomes an attack, because it would "give...
GLC02047
21 February 1891
Cooke, Jay, fl. 1891
to F. N. Barrett
Responding from a letter from Barrett, a journalist, who had requested permission to print a letter from him. He has no objection to the publication of the letter "if names were suppressed." Advocates free-coinage of silver. Written on personal...
GLC02048
20 July 1792
Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804
[Circular letter to port collectors]
Printed circular letter signed by Hamilton as Secretary of Treasury. Points out common errors in customs collection.
GLC02052
circa April 1870
Hayes, Rutherford B., 1822-1893
to Ulysses S. Grant re: petition for executive clemency for Mrs. William Mason
Autograph note signed as Governor of Ohio, appended to a petition (and character testimonial) for Mrs. William Mason (nee Sarah Anderson), jailed for postal fraud. Also with the notes and endorsements of the U.S. Judge, Marshall and Sheriff, all on...
GLC02053
24 January 1735
Cosby, William, fl. 1690-1736
Inquisition
Co-signed and sealed by Stephen Cortlandt, John Moore, David Clarkson, Joseph Reade, Anthony Duane, Enoch Stephenson, Thomas Vater, Gulian Verplanck, Thomas Day, Abraham Van Horne, David Abell, and Matthew Clarkson. Oaths taken at the house of...
GLC02055
1863
Marshall, William Edgar, 1837-1906
[Pen and ink drawing of council of war at Gettysburg]
Signed in pencil by Marshall, and apparently intended for publication. The original pen and ink drawing shows Meade, Sykes, Newton, Butterfield, Getty, and Howard. Mounted; dimensions refer to the image.
GLC02057
11 November 1788
Osgood, Samuel, 1748-1813
to William Ellery
Circular letter (marked "Copy") signed by Osgood and Walter Livingston to Ellery as Loan Officer for the state of Rhode Island. Sends directions for "issuing one years Interest on the domestic debt," which had been delayed in hopes that the accounts...
GLC02058
7 August 1781
Dunlap, John, 1747-1812
The Pennsylvania packet, or, the general advertiser [Vol. 10, No. 765 (August 7, 1781)]
Reports news on the Charleston campaign and peace negotiations during the American Revolution. Contains news from other papers in America and around the world. An article from the London Evening Post discusses the "infamous letters, published...under...
GLC02059
16 March 1791
Russell, Benjamin, 1761-1845
Columbian centinel. [Vol. 15, no. 729 (16 March 1791)]
Reprints "An act to incorporate the subscribers of the Bank of the United States." References the establishment of the National Bank. Other news includes congressional news, local news, ship arrivals, postings, and advertisements. Handwritten note in...
GLC02060
1 February 1783
Harrison & Co., fl. 1783
The British magazine and review, or, Universal miscellany. [Vol. II, no. 18 (Jan. 1783)]
In addition to its regular news and literary items, prints the preliminary treaties of peace (Treaty of Paris) between England and the United States and France, ending the American Revolution. Published by Harrison & Co.
GLC02061
12 March 1877
Bell, Alexander Graham, 1847-1922
to C. F. Manahan
Requests that Manahan make arrangements with Western Union Telegraph Company or the Atlantic & Pacific Telegraph Company to connect lines with his private line. Offers to repeat a telephone lecture in Lowell [Massachusetts] as long as the lines are...
GLC02062
18 September 1862
McPherson, James Birdseye, 1828-1864
to Leonard Ross
Discusses an exaggerated news report regarding the battle of Antietam. Writes "The substance of the news is that 'Genl McClellan has driven the Rebels out of Maryland with great slaughter and has bagged Genl Lee.' The bagging part I think is...
GLC02063.01
8 August 1878
Hood, John Bell, 1831-1879
to dear General
Replies to correspondence from an unknown recipient. Remarks that the delay in his reply is due to serious illness in his family, and a recent yellow fever outbreak (possibly in New Orleans, where Hood lived after the Civil War). Discusses records...
GLC02063.02
circa 1865
Hardee, William J., 1815-1873
[Clipped signature]
Written on lined paper fortified by solid backing.
GLC02063.03
Johnston, Joseph Egleston, 1807-1891
Contains biographical information pertaining to Johnston and price written in pencil on verso.
GLC02063.04
Schofield, John McAllister, 1831-1906
GLC02063.05
Sherman, William T. (William Tecumseh), 1820-1891
GLC02063.06
Thomas, George Henry, 1816-1870
GLC02063.07
29 March 1901
Wheeler, Joseph, 1836-1906
[Check written to George C. Boldt]
Check from the Mechanics' National Bank written for $118.17. Contains canceled 2 cent stamp. Includes a stamp on verso instructing "Pay to the order of the Astor National Bank, N. Y. Geo. C. Boldt, (The Waldorf-Astoria)." Contains an Astor...
GLC02063.08
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