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1913/07/15
Fairbanks, Charles W. (Charles Warren), 1852-1918
to Frank W. Gunsaulus re: address on William McKinley's life and death
Written on personal stationery. [vice presidents]
GLC02512.03
1879/01/27
Hobart, Garret. fl. 1879
to Dr. Johnson re: rejecting an appointment
Written on "Senate Chamber" (of New Jersey) stationery [vice presidents]
GLC02512.05
13 October 1803
Jay, John, 1745-1829
to William North
Written by Jay in retirement to North, a former brigadier general and U.S. Senator working on his farm. Says he received North's letter of 22 September 1803 which stated Mr. Verplank would not authorize North to pay the creditors of Mr. DuBois's...
GLC02528.03
circa 1880
Remington, Frederic, 1861-1909
to Alfred
Addressed to "My dear Alfred." Hopes he will be able to see his paintings while they are on view for the next two weeks. Gives the address as Kreveden, 355 Fifth Ave. Remarks, "Some of them may enter the caverns of your memory - may linch up the...
GLC02686
31 October 1760
Bernard, Francis, 1712-1779
[Appointment of John North as a Justice of the Peace in Lincoln County, Massachusetts]
Partially printed document signed by Bernard as Massachusetts governor and Andrew Oliver as secretary. A manuscript note on the verso, dated 13 November 1760 and signed by Jacob Wendell and James Bowdoin as members of the governor's council, affirms...
GLC02542.31
1800
Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804
Letter... concerning the Public Conduct and Character of John Adams, Esq.
GLC03365
1837
Texas Republic
Laws of the Republic of Texas
A second volume was planned but never published.
GLC03424
1744
The Present State of the Country and Inhabitants, Europeans and Indians...
With five pages of advertisments.
GLC03294
06 October 1835
Bowie, James, fl. 1834-1835
to Stephen Austin re: his resignation and joining Captain Fannin's company
Written shortly before going to the Alamo Mission.
GLC03555
9 March 1830
Taney, Roger Brooke, 1777-1864
to Nathaniel Williams
Discusses the case of the United States vs. Robertson. Explains why he did not reply to his correspondent's request right away. Remarks that he learned that the recipient already had the needed information and that the case was not to be tried at...
GLC03545.02
25 February 1826
Discusses an upcoming case and when it will be tried. States that he still has confidence in the case.
GLC03545.05
5 February 1831
Discusses a case he is handling and informs that he will not be able to be in Baltimore for the next two weeks. Briefly mentions other legal matters.
GLC03545.07
1812-1873
Collection of letters from the archive of Baltimore attorney Nathaniel Williams [Decimalized] 69 items
From the archive of Baltimore attorney Nathaniel Williams.
GLC03545
19 January 1813
Pinkney, William, 1764-1822
Expresses his agreement with a legal statement concerning a court case.
GLC03545.10
1756/05/25
Livingston, John, 1714-1786
to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: destruction caused by a fire
John explains how one of his enslaved people accidently set a closet on fire with a candle. A table, linens, and napkins were destroyed, but it was put out before more any more serious damage occurred.
GLC03107.02969
1801/04/21
Burr, Aaron, 1756-1836
to Thomas Jefferson re: politics, Hamilton's envy
Docketed by Thomas Jefferson ("Burr Aaron. N. York Apr.21.1801") at top of verso. Burr concludes his letter on politics that "Hamilton seems to be literally mad with spleen and envy and disappointment -- as far as I can yet judge, his efforts are...
GLC04882
1833/11/29
Clay, Henry, 1777-1852
to John Tuttle, John N. Millington, William Holliday, James K. McNeal, and George W. Sherwood
Declines invitation to the Baltimore Typographical Society's anniversary supper on account of his travel plans. Praises their toleration of divergent views, writing, in part: "all would be unworthy of liberty who, whilst they exercise free judgment...
GLC04766
1845
Fremont, John Charles, 1813-1890
Map of the exploring expedition to the Rocky Mountains in the year 1842, and to Oregon and north California in the years 1843-'44
Lithograph by E. Weber & Co. of Baltimore, Maryland. Map part of Frémont's "Report of the exploring expedition to the Rocky Mountains in the year 1842, and to Oregon and north California in the years 1843-'44" (see GLC05103.01). Outlines Frémont's...
GLC05103.02
18 April 1906
Schmitz, Eugene E., fl. 1857-1906
Proclamation by the Mayor
Broadside declaring martial law by the Mayor, in the aftermath of the San Fransico earthquake. Authorizes security forces to kill looters, requests citizens to remain at home from dark until dawn, and has directed that electricity and gas remain off...
GLC04967.01
circa 1800
Savage, Edward, 1761-1817
Benjamin Franklin L.L.D. - F.R.S.
Mezzotint based on David Martin's late 18th-century portrait. At the bottom corners of the print, Martin is credited with the original painting and Edward Savage with the engraving of this mezzotint. Title is in cursive across the bottom of the sheet...
GLC04952
1822/03/06
Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826
to James Monroe re: correspondence with Jedediah Morse
Written to President Monroe and docketed by him. Jefferson asks Monroe to consider his letter to Morse and forward or suppress it. Morse wanted to establish a Society for the improvement of Indians, which Jefferson did not approve. Written in...
GLC02708
1870/05/20
Parker, Ely S., 1828-1895
to Gen. William B. Hazen
Circular letter from the Office of Indian Affairs, signed as Commissioner of Indian Affairs. Parker wants Indians living on reservations to be counted for the ninth census, as does Francis A. Walker. The Office of Indian Affairs is to be...
GLC02731
1832/12/06
Jackson, Andrew, 1767-1845
Massachusetts Spy Extra [President's message]
Includes discussion on removal of Indian tribes West of the Mississippi.
GLC04118
1699/08/18
Skunk, fl. 1699
Sale of land to Johannes Schuyler
Two Indians, Skunk and Aquatak, acknowledge the sale of a piece of land east of the Hudson River, within the county of Albany, to Johannes Schuyler for 50 gilders of wampum. The Indians Skunk and Aquatak signed with their marks. Johannes Schuyler...
GLC03107.02048
1710/08/15
Hunter, Robert, 1664-1734
Propositions made to the 5 Nations
GLC03107.02097
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