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Treaty Between the United States and the Minneconjon Band of Dakota or Sioux Indians

concluded October 10, 1865
proclaimed March 17, 1866

GLC04099.50

Treaty Between the United States and the O'Gallala Band of Dakota or Sioux Indians

concluded October 28, 1865
proclaimed March 17, 1866

GLC04099.51

Treaty Between the United States and the Onk-Pah-Pah Band of Dakota or Sioux Indians

concluded October 20, 1865
proclaimed March 17, 1866

GLC04099.52

Treaty Between the United States and the Sans Arc Band of Dakota or Sioux Indians

concluded October 20, 1865
proclaimed March 17, 1866

GLC04099.53

Treaty Between the United States and the Two Kettles Band of Dakota or Sioux Indians

concluded October 19, 1865
proclaimed March 17, 1866

GLC04099.54

Treaty Between the United States and the Upper Yantonais Band of Dakota or Sioux Indians

concluded October 28, 1865
proclaimed March 17, 1866

GLC04099.55

Treaty Between the United States and the Yanktonai Band of Dakota or Sioux Indians

concluded October 20, 1865
proclaimed March 17, 1866

GLC04099.56

Treaty Between the United States and the Winnebago Tribe of Indians

concluded March 8, 1865
proclaimed March 28, 1866

GLC04099.57

Supplemental Article to the Treaty Between the United States and the Pottawatomie Tribe of Indians

concluded March 20, 1866
proclaimed May 5, 1866

GLC04099.58

Treaty Between the United States and the Apache, Cheyenne and Arapahoe Tribes of Indians

concluded October 17, 1865
proclaimed May 26, 1866

GLC04099.59

Treaty Between the United States and the Camanche and Kiowa Tribes of Indians

concluded October 18, 1865
proclaimed May 26, 1866

GLC04099.60

Treaty Between the United States and the Woll-Pah-Pe Tribe of Snake Indians

concluded August 12, 1865
proclaimed July 10, 1866

GLC04099.61

Treaty Between the United States and the Deleware Tribe of Indians

concluded July, 4 1866
proclaimed August 10, 1866

GLC04099.62

Treaty Between the United States and the Chippewa Indians of Saginaw, Swan Creek, and Black River, Michigan

concluded October 18. 1864
proclaimed August 16, 1866

GLC04099.63

Treaty Between the United States and the Seminole Nation of Indians

concluded March 21, 1866
proclaimed August 16, 1866

GLC04099.64

Treaty Between the United States and the Great and Little Osage Indians

concluded September 25, 1865
proclaimed January 21, 1867

GLC04099.65

Treaty Between the United States and the Cheyenne and Arapahoe Tribes of Indians

concluded October 14, 1865
proclaimed February 2, 1867

GLC04099.66

Supplemental Treaty Between the United States and the Ponca Tribe of Indians

concluded March 10, 1865
proclaimed March 28, 1867

GLC04099.67

Treaty Between the United States and the Chippewa Indians of the Mississippi

concluded March 19. 1867
proclaimed April 18, 1867

GLC04099.68

Treaty Between the United States and the Nez Perce Tribe of Indians

concluded June 9. 1863
proclaimed April 20, 1867

GLC04099.69

Treaty Between the United States and the Sissiton and Warpeton Bands of Dakota or Sioux Indians

concluded February 19. 1867
proclaimed May 2, 1867

GLC04099.70

Supplemental Article to the Treaty of July 19, 1866, between the United States of America and the Cherokee Nation of Indians

concluded April 27, 1868
proclaimed June 10, 1868

GLC04099.71

Treaty between the United States of America and the Pottawatomie Tribe of Indians

concluded February 27, 1867
proclaimed August 7, 1868

GLC04099.72

Treaty between the United States of America and the Crow Tribe of Indians

concluded May 7, 1868
proclaimed August 12, 1868

GLC04099.73

Treaty between the United States of America and the Cheyenne and Arapahoe Tribes of Indians

concluded October 28, 1867
proclaimed August 19, 1868

GLC04099.74

Treaty between the United States of America and the Northern Cheyenne and Northern Arapahoe Tribes of Indians

concluded May 10, 1868
proclaimed August 25, 1868

GLC04099.75

Treaty between the United States of America and the Tribe of Sac and Fox Indians of the Mississippi

concluded February 18, 1867

GLC04099.76

Treaty between the United States of America and the Senecas, mixed Senecas and Shawnees, Quapaws, Confederated Peorias, Kaskaskias, Weas, and Piankeshaws, Ottawas of Blanchard's Fork and Roche de Boeuf, and certain Wyandottes

concluded February 23, 1867

GLC04099.77

to John Bryant

Requests a return (and the receipts) for every species of public stores under Bryant's care from the first of January. Says once the information is received Bryant's books will be closed. From that point on Bryant will only need to note...

GLC03432.067

to John Bryant

Informs Bryant that he received his letter and return. Inquires why the powder barrels have not been paid for.

GLC03432.068

to John Bryant

Requests Bryant ships 1,463 24-pound cannon balls to Henry Jackson in Boston, Massachusetts, the agent "for the Frigate building there for the United States" (USS Constitution). Bryant is to take triplicate receipts.

GLC03432.069

to John Bryant

Requests Captain Bryant immediately sends 50 Barrels of powder to Stephen Higginson, merchant, regiment in Boston, Massachusetts. The powder is for the "Navy and the vessell will be waiting to receive it." (The vessel was probably the USS...

GLC03432.074

to John Bryant

Asks Bryant for further details on the type, number, and weight of various supplies and weapons listed on Bryant's return. Instructs Bryant to be more accurate and "perfect" in his returns.

GLC03432.062

to John Bryant

Updates Bryant on Augusts' return he received from Bryant. Informs Bryant that he did not receive any receipts for the stores noted as expended, therefore Bryant will not be credited for those. Notes that Mr. Ames should have given Bryant a receipt...

GLC03432.064

to Estelle Spero

Diamond tells Estelle that he has enclosed some notes scribbled in class while at Edgewood that he found in the pad on which he is writing. He explains that it mentions one of his nicknames, G. T., and also informs Estelle that his new nickname is...

GLC09120.187

to Estelle Spero

Diamond describes the poverty, hunger and crime found in the border town. He also asks Estelle to send him an identification tag.

GLC09120.199

[Quotation of Charles Sumner on liberty]

Complete quotation reads: "For myself in a case of doubt I feel that I cannot go wrong when I lean to the side of Liberty."

GLC02095.25

Grand Civic, Military, and Firemen's Celebration

Civil War broadside advertising the Fourth of July celebration "in Honor of the 10th Regiment Massachusetts Volunteers." Outlines the schedule for the festivities. Printed by Samuel Bowles & Company. Docketed "From George W.W. Gray of Springfield...

GLC08442.02

to Anna Ralston James

Letter to his wife from prison. Discusses plans for the future, their relationship, his case, and the mugging of his friend. Expects "When I come I am going to have my way for the same length of time that you have had yours, that will be will be...

GLC08991

to John A. Lynch

Denies he ordered the burning of Columbia, South Carolina. "The only interest I have in the burning of Columbia is in its true history... the firing was not done by the Authority of the US. The fire once begun the prevailing wind accounts...

GLC09035

[List of orders for a printed Congressional speech]

Partially printed. Lists the names and corresponding number of copies ordered for a print of a speech delivered 16 March 1872 in the House of Representatives. List includes three Representatives' signatures: Job Evans Stevenson (Ohio), Aaron Fyfe...

GLC03481.15.04

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

"In accordance with your application, the Bureau has this day ordered the discharge of Hiram Johnson from the U.S ship Saratoga..."

GLC09400.262

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

applying for the position of driver. Written in Hillsdale neighborhood of Washington, D.C..

GLC09400.259

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

mentions the Whig party

GLC09400.268

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

writes they are having a lively canvass in the county. also that the two jurisdictments which were brought against him were quashed but they cost him a lot of money. asks Bruce for the money to pay his legal fees.

GLC09400.277

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

informing him that his appointment is probationary and the probationary period has expired.

GLC09400.282

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

writes that there is a general dissatisfaction with the current post master. wants Bruce to use his influence to replace him.

GLC09400.294

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

he is owed money, but they have decided not to sue and have decided to be lenient.

GLC09400.297

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

writes that everyone is dissatisfied with Stallings as Postmaster and they want to remove him.

GLC09400.304

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

received his telegram in reference to the position of Marshal of the Northern District of Mississippi. writes that if appointed he will fulfill his duties to the best of his abilities.

GLC09400.313

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

wishes to get an apprenticeship in the printing or binding division

GLC09400.320

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

writes to let him know Mr. Leachman is sick.

GLC09400.421

to F.E Smith

glad to hear Mr. Leachman is recuperating

GLC09400.422

receipt for Millie Bowers

mother of Morris Bowers, "allowed January 12th, 1872 on certificate for $285..."

GLC09400.423

to unknown

requests receipt of Millie Bowers

GLC09400.424

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

wants the appointment for Supervisor of Census.

GLC09400.455

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

requests a photo of Mrs. Bruce for Mrs. Bassett.

GLC09400.466

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

asks for compensation in reference to an examination that must be conducted.

GLC09400.477

to Ann Conger

Misdated, possibly 17 June 1868. Explains to his wife that he does not write often because the post office is very far away. He believes the mountain air is good for him and feels better than he has in ten years. Says that the food seems to taste...

GLC04672.01

[Medal of Andrew Johnson]

Front of medal features profile of Andrew Johnson and the words "Andrew Johnson, President of the United States 1865." The verso, designed by Anthony C. Pacquet, features Columbia shaking hands with an Indian Chief in front of a bust of George...

GLC02779.02

to Cephas Brainerd

Encloses President Abraham Lincoln's appointment of Brainerd as Arbitrator for the United States for the suppression of the African slave trade (not present). Asks Brainerd to acknowledge receipt and supply his place of birth. Also encloses an...

GLC04471.06

to Aaron Hobart

Explains that because he is on the Valuation Committee (which he describes as "an unpleasant situation"), he must obtain information about all "the taxable property in the Commonwealth [of Massachusetts]." Discusses the problems obtaining the...

GLC06313.04.116

to Aaron Hobart

Informs Hobart of the amount of United States Stock in Boston ($18,898,381.46). Hobart had been asked to discover this information for tax assessment purposes (see GLC06313.116). Written from the Treasury Department.

GLC06313.04.117

The Battle for Stone River or Murfreesboro

Civil War lithograph "representing Gen. Palmer's Division, Col. Scribner's and Col. John Beatty's Brigades and the Regular Brigade, on the 31st of December, 1862; as seen from the position of the 15th and 19th Regulars while supporting Guenther's...

GLC08442.10

to his brother Henry

Describes his wounds at Harpers Ferry: "I received six wounds there [his chest], three in my head, two in my brest and one through my left arm two in my head were the worst." Claims he is enjoying his time in jail, with the help of his jailer Captain...

GLC07231.11

"Terms of hiring negroes belonging of T. Winn Est. & Drummond for 1833"

One document stating the terms by which people enslaved by John Winn would be hired out for work. Lists their names and amount charged, and names of the people requesting their labor. Document also states that they would be given winter clothes and...

GLC03434.35

[Receipt belonging to John Winn certifying the enslavement of Wanny and her two children]

One receipt dated January 12, 1831 belonging to John Winn. States the he paid $435.00 to enslave Wanny and her two children, John and Addison. Also signed by Jonathan B. Gilliam.

GLC03434.38

[Receipt for the sale of two slave girls]

States that forty nine dollars is owed to Minor C. Bradshaw in exchange for "two negro girls." Also signed by Jonathan Bradshaw, Joshua Barnard, Valentine W. Thomes, and Mildred Bradshaw, with her mark. Note on docket states that George Winn...

GLC03434.51

to Jasper Allison

One letter from Eben Allison to Jasper Allison dated March 18, 1864. Describes his horse being hit by a bullet during a charge.

GLC03523.24.088

Jackie Robinson: An Intimate Portrait

One book entitled Jackie Robinson: An Intimate Portrait by Rachel Robinson published 1996. This book highlights Jackie Robinson's story from the perspective of his wife Rachel Robinson. It is broken into 43 section and covers Robinson's life before...

GLC09928

to Theodore Parker

Senator Wilson thanks Reverend Parker for Parker's recent criticism of Wilson's speech on the topic of slavery and states' rights. Defends himself, stating "I deny the right of any state or nation to hold men in slavery, but I maintain the right of...

GLC08889

to Mrs. E. F. Strickland

Written on Senate stationery. Logan, a United States Senator from Illinois, writes "Prior to the success of the Union armies, in the contest against secession, Freedom in this country was a sham and a mockery. Now it is a verity. There is however...

GLC04732

to James Buchanan

Written to President Buchanan to show Southern support for U.S. Marshal Watson Freeman and Massachusetts District Attorney Benjamin F. Hallett. Signed by Suttle, former owner of Anthony Burns, Henry C. Ward, President of the Democratic Association of...

GLC09028.05

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

heard that there is a movement to replace J. Alexander as post master. asks Bruce to interfere.

GLC09400.321

Treaty Between the United States of America and the Umpqua And Calapooia Indians

GLC04099.16

to his brother Henry

Bids his brother farewell, with knowledge of his upcoming death. Encourages Henry to explore spiritiualism and to live rightly: "as you love yourself as you love man as you love woman, as you love god, work with your head heart and hands for the...

GLC07231.13

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

been waiting for a long time to hear from Bruce regarding a photo. acknowledges Bruce's political troubles. thinks Lousiana is doomed.

GLC09400.279

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

writes that most people are in favor of the current Post Master

GLC09400.491

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

concerned about the reduction of employees in the Railway Mail Service.

GLC09400.359

to Joseph B. Varnum

Mentions visiting Varnum's home in Dracut, Massachusetts, but missing him since Varnum was in Congress at the time. Comments on the importance of education, both religious and civil. Discusses the growing strength of Republicanism, and asserts that...

GLC03845.04

The universal asylum, and Columbian magazine for May, 1790.

Pages numbered 267-326. Contains "History of the Life and Character of Benjamin Franklin, L.L.D. &c." (pages 268-72), "Plan for Improving the Condition of Free Blacks" (281-82), "Thoughts on Female Education by Benjamin Rush" (continued from...

GLC07485.03

Camden weekly confederate. [Vol. 3, no. 4 (April 27, 1864)]

Reprinting of official Yankee account of storming of Ft. Pillow by Genl. Forrest; Battle of Bull Run; Battle of Derussy

GLC06873

The Fort Pillow Massacre

April 12th, 1864. Union: Major Booth, Colored T.262 (Major Bradford)

GLC09118.55

to Rebecca Frick

Written to his aunt, Mrs. George A. Frick (Rebecca Frick). Writes that he is still in Washington and has not done much fighting recently. Discusses a position for which he applied, stating that he won't be disappointed if he doesn't get it but...

GLC02016.034

to Alexander Shiras and Frances B. Shiras

Thanks them for Allie's saddle. Discusses going eight miles with her son to "hunt up something" good to eat for her younger son, who had been sick with dysentery and vomiting. On that trip, her son was thrown from his horse, which made her reflect on...

GLC02429.52

Pennsylvania gazette. [No. 947 (February 3, 1747)]

Includes international news from various overseas newspapers. Domestic news and classified ads inhabit pages 1, 3, and 4. Massachusetts Bay governor William Shirley's speech to the general assembly of that province regarding acts of hostility...

GLC06670.088

to his family

Writes that the regiment is getting ready to march. Supplies have been consolidated and rations for five days have been prepared. He passes on rumors of different destinations. Writes of sending his possessions to be stored and sending money to be...

GLC03603.274

to Mary Mayberry

Writing to tell her he is alright, even though it is not his turn. Says he is about 10 miles from Washington, North Carolina under batteries which have caused them a great deal of trouble for the past 3-4 weeks. It was the cause of them not going to...

GLC02829.08

Fayetteville observer. [Vol. 47, no. 2446 (April 18, 1864)]

Governor Vance Before the Army, The Battle of Gettysburg, The Capture of Fort Pillow, the War in Mississippi, The London Times on the War, France - Mexico & The War.

GLC05959.34.31

to Henry Jackson Hunt

Discusses an unspecified case with Hunt, and notes that Hunt is engaged in political service. Remarks "I wish you would solve that mystery of the Ku Klux. It is not all a dream. There must be some waking reality in it." Mentions General Ethan...

GLC02382.091