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to Frances B. Shiras

Comments on the new spring and the difficult past winter. Discusses her garden. Also discusses her growing children and her older son's school. Informs Shiras she is getting re-married and is worried how she will react. Describes it as a financial...

GLC02429.50

[Abstract of incidental expenses in the Freedmen's Department, District of Memphis]

Signed by Walker, Captain in the 63rd United States Colored Troops and Superintendent, Freedmen's Department. Lists the name of firms, date of expenditure, and nature of expenditure.

GLC08649.11

The Tri-weekly telegraph. [Vol. 29, no. 27, whole no. 3680 (May 18, 1863)]

News from Beaumont, Louisiana. Battle of the Teche. Editorial on the federal raid in Mississippi. Judge Cleary of California. Free Negroes. Letter from Brownsville.

GLC05959.51.073

[Orders to Lt. John Pratt]

Orders Lt. John Pratt to return to Connecticut to fill state's quota of recruits, and to deliver the letter below to Gov. Huntington. "You will be careful to recruit men of the best characters for the honesty and sobriety...well formed in his body...

GLC09055.01

[Muster out roll for Clarke H. Remick, 35th Regiment, United States Colored Troops]

Signed by Beecher as Colonel of the 35th Regiment. James C. Beecher, brother of Harriet Beecher Stowe and Henry Ward Beecher, commanded the 35th Regiment, United States Colored Troops.

GLC00267.228.02

[Muster out roll for Gardner A. Kimball, 35th Regiment, United States Colored Troops]

Signed by Robinson as Captain of the 54th Regiment, New York Volunteers.

GLC00267.228.03

[Muster out roll for Charles A. Clark, 35th Regiment, United States Colored Troops]

Signed by Robinson as Captain of the 54th Regiment, New York Volunteers.

GLC00267.228.04

[Muster out roll for George H. Greene, 35th Regiment, United States Colored Troops]

Signed by Robinson as Captain of the 54th Regiment, New York Volunteers.

GLC00267.228.05

[Muster out roll for Henry Krebs, 35th Regiment, United States Colored Troops]

Signed by Robinson as Captain of the 54th Regiment, New York Volunteers.

GLC00267.228.06

[Muster out roll for Holland H. Batcheller, 35th Regiment, United States Colored Troops]

Signed by Robinson as Captain of the 54th Regiment, New York Volunteers.

GLC00267.228.08

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

A request from Hall to Senator Bruce for a copy of the report of the Indian Affairs for 1875 or for the fiscal year which ended June 30 1876

GLC09400.099

to a family member

"[Nashville is] under the control of our guns from the forts and batteries...I saw 3 or 4 dead Rebs still lying on the ground unburied and some that had been buried with some parts still visible above the ground...the point B.F. is where the greatest...

GLC09139

to Estelle Spero

Letter written while on guard duty. Discusses the possibility of obtaining a night pass. Attempts to convince Stella that she is "political" with regard to the "negro question".

GLC09120.053

to brother

re: true to his "prediction", Hartsuff is now in the Rockies. He describes the setting to his brother and then goes on to discuss the "complicated" situation with the Utes who are being forced from one reservation to another in the wake of 1) the...

GLC05201.005

[to unknown]

re: Hartsuff reports on various visit within the Pine Ridge reservation including a call on the Agency Doctor -- "a full-blooded Sioux, . . . a full graduate of Dartmouth and Harvard College, of course speaks English perfectly is bright & polished...

GLC05201.011

to Governor Andrew Curtain

Requests that several regiments of "colored troops" being raised in PA be sent to the Dept. of the South: "These regiments are very generous, temperate, patient, strictly obedient, possessing great natural aptitude for arms and deeply imbued with...

GLC08307

[Monthly field return of Company B, 11th Regiment United States Colored Troops]

States that the 11th Regiment was commanded by Captain John Hayes, Jr. Indicates that the 11th Regiment was stationed in Arkansas 1 November 1864-31 March 1865. Written on lined paper. Docket on verso.

GLC05336.02

to his sister, Lyddia M. Pierce

Misses family and reminiscences about childhood. Mentions news of cousin marrying Charles Whipple. Discusses possibility of coming home or of moving west. Written at Cantonment Burgwin.

GLC07231.03

1890 Chinese Immigration

One pamphlet entitled Chinese Immigration dated August 5, 1890. A report from Mr. Morrow from the Committee on Foreign Affairs. Contains the provisions of the 1882 Immigration act commonly referred to as the Chinese Exclusion act. It highlights the...

GLC09983

Citizen 13660

One book entitled Citizen 13660 by Mine Okubo published 1946. The book details Okubo's life in an internment camp. Most pages in the book contain text and a drawing done by Okubo. It contains 206 drawings from her time in the camps. It was the first...

GLC09987

National anti-slavery standard. [Vol. 26, no. 35 (January 6, 1866)- v. 28, no. 34 (December 28, 1867)] [with gaps]

Volume 26 is missing issue numbers 43 and 47. Volume 27 is missing issue numbers 8,13,and 35. Volume 28 is missing issue number 28. The January 5, 1866, Vol. 27, no. 35 most likely contains a misprint in either the date or the Volume and issue...

GLC05825.02

National anti-slavery standard. [Vol. 26, no. 35 (January 6, 1866)- v. 28, no. 34 (December 28, 1867)] [with gaps]

Volume 26 is missing issue numbers 43 and 47. Volume 27 is missing issue numbers 8,13,and 35. Volume 28 is missing issue number 28. The January 5, 1866, Vol. 27, no. 35 most likely contains a misprint in either the date or the Volume and issue...

GLC05825.01

Letterpress copybook: [from the Treasury Department]

First Comptroller of the Treasury William Medill's letterbook for the month of March 1860. Letters are copied on tissue paper, the originals in various clerical hands, and those signed originally by Medill. Each has been signed by Medill, with the...

GLC03519.01

to Martha Weir

Writes to Martha about his contempt for deserters from his home town, the Hawesville Boys, who "have been treated so mean by their Officers yet I can't justify them in forsaking their Countrys Glorious cause because they were mistreated." Expresses...

GLC07006.01

to Anne Lynch

Writes concerning the recent loss of a gold medal bearing Clay's likeness that had been presented to him by the Clay Association of New York City. Lynch had taken the medal to Daniel Ullmann, chairman of the association, for some "slight improvements...

GLC04623.03

Collection of political documents [Decimalized .01-.36]

Contains various documents from nineteenth and twentieth century United States political figures.

GLC03481

[America]

Contains four verses in Smith's song "America."

GLC04353.08

Book and leaflet created by Washington [Decimalized .01-.02]

GLC04297

An Abolitionist Traitor

Anonymous broadside signed in print by "A Democratic Workingman." Angry views expressed about the abolition views of Georgian Robert Toombs. Most angry with Tombs' comment that "The moment wages descend to a point barely sufficient to support the...

GLC05079

to Christopher C. Sniffen

Douglass writes to Sniffen, secretary for President Ulysses S. Grant. Informs Sniffen, "it will be convenient for me to call at the Executive Mansion on Monday Morning, and if I learn nothing from you meanwhile requesting otherwise I will call on...

GLC03893.01

Standing view, resting fist atop table

Ink inscription on verso "97." Photographers imprint on verso: "Published by E. Anthony, 501 Broadway, New York. From Photographic Negative, from Brady's National Portrait Gallery."

GLC05111.02.0127

Two documents relating to Indian land in Indian Mills, Burlington County, New Jersy [Decimalized]

GLC00540

[Statement opposing white settlement on Indian land in Brotherton, New Jersey]

A strong statement signed by eight Indians showing alarm over white settlers moving onto their land, forbidding it in the future, making illegitimate leases null and void, and voicing hopes to "live in Quietness among one another without giving any...

GLC00540.01

[Brotherton statement of refusal to leave New Jersey]

Statement sent to Joseph Saltar that describes meeting in which the Brotherton unanimously agreed to express their refusal to leave "our fine place in Jersey" in the face of white encroachment. Signed in full by Jacob Skekit and Bartholomew...

GLC00540.02

[Legal document giving authorization to sell a slave named Marshall]

Legal document, probably a copy, for the Bruice (or Bruce) family and Mahlon Gibson appointing John C. Armistead as their attorney with the power to sue for and receive any money due them and to sell "a certain Negro man named Marshall" currently in...

GLC00341

Curley: General Custer's scout and only survivor of that horrible massacre.

A cabinet card of George Custer's scout, Curley, the lone survivor of the battle of Little Big Horn.

GLC01365

Promissory note to James Finley

Austin promises to pay $21.50 for John Gillispey and $53 for Abraham Armstrong

GLC01168

to Stephen Bruce

Informs Bruce he is thinking about an unspecified subject. Also mentions a remedy for some illness being found in Boston. Lists three people or positions on docket leaf.

GLC02437.06120

Agreement hiring a freeman

Signed '"J.M. Tate and B.F. Wells." Also signed by "George." Tate and Wells agree to to pay George, a freedman, $35.00 for his services. Possibly a clerical copy.

GLC02674.01

Receipt of payment from Robert Livingston for the account of William White

Payment was made to Kataruksat and Itakampaas on account of the sale to William White of the land called Oyataak. Kataruksat and Itakampaas signed with their marks.

GLC03107.02134

Proposition to Mr. Wessells in the Castles [in Dutch]

GLC03107.01993

Account of the Seneca attack in Virginia

The document explains that a group of Seneca Indians attacked some English settlers in Virginia, and then describes the conflict that ensued.

GLC03107.02003

to Robert Livingston re: threat of war with Indians

Philip writes of some violent attacks by Indians and the need to fortify in case of a war. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01525

to Robert Livingston re: possibility of war between Indians

Philip writes that an Indian interpreter has been dispatched to speak with the Maquase and Schaahkook Indians of New York, as a war between them and the Eastern Indians seems dangerously possible. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01555

to Robert Livingston re: peace between Eastern and English Indians

Philip writes that he hopes the news of a peace between the Eastern and English Indians is true.

GLC03107.01676

Proposition at the Indian fortress at Albany [in Dutch]

GLC03107.01853

Proposition regarding Mohawk Indians [in Dutch]

GLC03107.01859

to Thomas Ritchie

Senator Soule transmits resolutions (not included) passed by the Louisiana Senate 20 February to Ritchie, editor of "The Union," a Washington, D.C. newspaper. Believes the resolutions will be passed by the House.

GLC02504.34

to Preston King

Chandler, a Republican Senator from Michigan, discusses a large warehousing firm with King, Collector of Customs of the Port of New York. States that T. F. Driggs of Michigan is a partner in the warehousing firm.

GLC02504.07

to George F. Edmunds

Discusses scheduling court cases. Written on stationery of the 5th Avenue Hotel.

GLC02504.19

to Luther R. Marsh

Suggests giving a dinner to bring together two acquaintances to discuss a matter previously mentioned between O'Conor and Marsh. O'Conor wishes Marsh to speak with this Boston friend before making a final decision.

GLC02504.31

to E. F. Chamber

States that he will not remove any deputy already appointed unless public interest requires it. Asks Chamber to inform the deputy in question that his commission will be continued.

GLC02504.35

to Mark Healy

Wishes to know why his desire to purchase land in Arkansas and Mississippi should be related to Mr. Moore's actions, and hopes to have the situation resolved soon. On verso, what appears to be Healy's draft of a response, written in pencil. Free...

GLC02976

Republic of Texas Treasury warrant for $1000 signed by Compt. S. B. Shaw

Texas Treasury warrant endorsed on verso by Jones as Secretary of State for the Republic of Texas. Signed by Samuel B. Shaw as comptroller and Charles Mason as auditor.

GLC02940

to Robert Livingston re: news of forwarded packet from Earl of Bellomont

Nanfan writes to Livingston that he had received a packet from the Earl of Bellomont, which he forwarded to Albany to Livingston and the rest of the Indian Affairs Commissioners. Also, Nanfan writes of the arrival of New Jersey Governer Andrew...

GLC03107.00592

Promissory note to Francis W. Johnson

Paid after Bowie was killed at the Alamo by his estate executor, J.G. Hood (endorsed on verso) on 1839/12/18. Gray has endorsed the note and turned it over to Thomas Gay.

GLC01046

to Thomas W. Ward re: asking Ward for Texas State Dept. parchment

GLC02145.31

to Thomas Ward re: land and private business

GLC02145.51

to Thomas Ward re: sale of Randall house

GLC02145.55

Protest of non-payment for bill drawn by Ward on William Christy

Partly printed document signed by Cenas as Notary Public. According to the document, a draft drawn by Ward "in favour of Thomas Mitchel on Wm Christy" for $700.83 was not paid. (Possibly related to Republic of Texas business?)

GLC02145.70

Oath of J.W. O'Hara forswearing drunkenness, signed and sealed

Signed as Supreme Court Justice of the Republic of Texas. The clerical docket on verso indicates that James William O'Hara broke the oath less than two months later "by the most shameful drunkenness."

GLC02145.72

Slave ships and slaving

With an introduction by Captain Ernest H. Pentecost. Published by the Marine Research Society, Salem, Massachusetts.

GLC00267.039

The third annual report of the New Hampshire Auxiliary Colonisation Society, presented and read at the meeting of the society, held in Concord, June 7, 1827.

Includes some discussion of Liberia, missionary work and a recent speech of Henry Clay, president of the national Society. First edition. Printed at the Repository and Observer office. Stamp of Dartmouth College Library.

GLC00267.044

The Christian doctrine of slavery.

Published in New York by Charles Scribner. Justification of slavery based on the principles and history of Christianity.

GLC00267.078

To the people of Suffolk Co. Information, acquired from the best authority, with respect to the institution of slavery.

Suffolk County in New York. First edition. Printed by R. Craighead, New York.

GLC00267.080

The Yankee slave-dealer; or, an abolitionist down South. A tale for the times by a Texan.

Pseudonymous proslavery novel concerning the converted opinion of a visiting northern abolitionist. Published for the author in Nashville, Tennessee. Previous documentation notes this is a first edition.

GLC00267.087

Discourses concerning Government... Vol. 1. by Algernon Sidney

Vol. 1 only, by Algernon Sidney. Printed by G. Hamilton and J. Balfour. 8vo. Signed by 3 generations of the Rush family: Benjamin Rush (the Signer of the Declaration on front pastedown), Richard Rush (his son 1780-1859, on p. iii), and a namesake...

GLC07138

Court documents re: settlement of various estates [Decimalized .01- .07]

1. Carr, Thomas, and Thomas W. Clagett. DS: Fayette Co., [Ky.] 27 January 1820. Inventory of the goods and chattles of Asa Baker, dec'd. With attached sheet ordering the inventory of Baker's estate. 4 p. + docket.
2. Randalph, Moses, and Jediah...

GLC07237

Bill of sale and receipt for $45, slave Samuel in Saddle River, NJ

Samuel (slave) sold by John D. Ryerson and signed with his mark. Document is countersigned by Aaron Doty. Receipt also signed by Doty. Bill of sale 32.7 x 20.4 cm. Receipt 8.8 x 19.6 cm.

GLC07406

to Mr. Parkes re: furious bidding at slave auction

"Negroes are selling as wind here today, people are seemingly crazy."

GLC07414

Message of the Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation to the National Council

Delivered October 4, 1860. Uncut.

GLC07384.04

First Annual Message (second term)

Speech delivered at Talequah by principal chief of Cherokee Nation.

GLC07384.05

to Henry Knox

Congratulates Knox on his retirement and bids him farewell. Writes, "It would be ingratitude in me to be silent on your leaving the office of Secretary at War, you have so long & so honorably filled, without expressing my most cordial thanks for the...

GLC02437.06296

to Henry Knox

Discusses Knox resigning and the need for Knox to visit them while their legislature is in session. Writes, "I will bring up the old story this winter and you may rely you presence will be a lost, they cannot withstand -" Comments he believes Colonel...

GLC02437.06281

Journal of the State Convention of South Carolina

"Urgent need of... if action is to be averted that would work ruinous injuries to the Indian."

GLC07715

An ordinance to dissolve the Union between the state of Texas and other states..

Printed broadside. Paper patch has ink facsimile.

GLC07196

to Henry Knox

Writes, "The Secretary of State has the honor of conveying to the Secretary of war the wish of the President, that instead of a meeting at his House at [text loss] o'clock on Monday next, the opinions upon the two points, [su]ggested in the note of...

GLC02437.06141

to S. S. Conant

Douglass writes to Conant, Editor of Harper's Weekly. Because of other engagements, he may have trouble writing an article for Harper's immediately. Intends to send the article within the course of a fortnight.

GLC07483.01

Revolutionary War miscellany [Decimalized .01- .09]

Includes Henry Remsen, Richard Morris, James Rivington, Francis Hopkinson, Benjamin Stoddert, Elbridge Gerry (as recipient) and Benjamin Huntington.

GLC07474.02

to William B. Sprague re: suggesting sources for Autograph collector (draft?)

Mentions signers of Declaration, George Mason and Declaration of Rights. Possibly a letter draft, written on an address leaf (quarter sheet of paper). Postmark on verso.

GLC07479

to city commissioners

Seeking reimbursement for an advance. On the verso of the letter there is a draft, also in Clymer's hand, of an unrelated document; it seems he was just reusing this paper to send his letter to the commissioners and that the scrap of autograph text...

GLC07885

Ho! For Salt River!

Undated woodcut cartoon attacking Freedmen's Bureau and freed blacks. Supposed tour boat "excursion" on the "Radical Demigog" up "Salt River." Contains an image of a black man rowing a boat full of others participating in the "excursion." Includes...

GLC08714

Narrative of the Texas Santa Fe Expedition

Printed by Harper and Brothers

GLC08585

[Collection of seven Currier & Ives lithographs]

GLC08630

to Major Norton

Hall writes to Norton discussing carrying dispatches from Texas to Washington. Letter written as agent of Texas at New Orleans, written shortly before the fall of the Alamo.

GLC01860.11

to H.M. Morfit

Burnet writes to Morfit and discusses land grant and Texas Politics. Also mentions Sam Houston, whom he calls "a most consummate scoundril [sic]." Houston had been making attacks on Burnet.

GLC01860.15

to John Nicholas

Discusses some matters involving vouchers in his possession chargeable to the United States. Addressed to Nicholas as Comptroller General.

GLC02505.38

Signed two pound Virginia paper currency note

[Continental Congress members]

GLC02471.34

Military commission

[Continental Congress members]

GLC02471.40

to F. N. Beard, Esq.

Mississippi governor Foote, writes to [Beard?] in Lexington, Kentucky. Thanks Beard for the "kind and complimentary letter of August" and notes that he recently declined a visit to Lexington, for causes he previously explained. Mentions [C.S...

GLC02469.06

Receipt for payment as commissioner

[Continental Congress members]

GLC02471.03

[Legal opinions of Chew and Joseph Galloway relating to a land auction]

Also signed by Jospeh Galloway. Relates to a case in which the Sheriff conducting the auction demanded payment for the land immediately, before execution of a deed. Both Chew and Galloway found the Sheriff at fault.

GLC02471.06

Signed oath in re: land grant (c/s William Glascock)

GLC02471.12

re: signed New Jersey paper currency note

[signer of Declaration]

GLC02471.20

Signed Pennsylvania paper currency note

[Continental Congress members]

GLC02471.22

Bill to State of North Carolina for services in Continental Congress

[Continental Congress members]

GLC02471.23