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[Runaway slave]

A runaway slave in his own right, Pennington, while avoiding arrest in Liverpool, England, comments on the situation here in American and a fugitive slave case: "...My constant trouble of mind is the evils now pressing on my nation and people. What...

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to Theodorus Bailey

Secretary of State Madison discusses the arrangement to furnish American ministers abroad with newspapers and the problems with them not being received. Bailey was the postmaster of the city of New York.

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to Collectors of the Customs of the United States

Circular letter discussing certificates issued to protect American seamen from impressment. Also asking for reports on the other "outrages committed by the cruisers of the belligerent powers." Signed as Secretary of State.

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Kanzas and the Constitution.

Printed by Damrell & Moore. Written by "Cecil," a pseudonym of Sidney G. Fisher. First published in the Philadelphia North American 31 July 1856, and copied into the Boston Daily Advertiser 18 August 1856.

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An impartial history of the war in America... to 1779

Printed for J. Milliken. With large folding plate opposite titlepage, "A New Map of North America" [no imprint] and accompanied by 13 additional plates, all fanciful depictions of American and British leaders.

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Our Boys Boarding Transport for For "the Good Old U.S.A"

This photograph is of American soldiers heading home on a boat after the war's end from Europe. According to the photograph, the ride home was unpleasant for many because of poor living conditions.

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Gen. Sharman's wagon train, near Savannah, Ga.

Stereocard from the War Views series, a photographic history of the War for the Union. No. 3547. Published by E. & H. T. Anthony & Co. American and Foreign Stereoscopic Emporium, 591 Broadway, New York.

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Lulu Falls, on the top of Lookout Mountain, Tenn.

Stereocard from the War Views series, a photographic history of the War for the Union. No. 3652. Published by E. & H. T. Anthony & Co. American and Foreign Stereoscopic Emporium, 591 Broadway, New York.

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Masked Battery and obstruction in the James river, Fort Darling, near Richmond, Va.

Stereocard from the War Views series, a photographic history of the War for the Union. No. 3349. Published by E. & H. T. Anthony & Co. American and Foreign Stereoscopic Emporium, 591 Broadway, New York.

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Tri-weekly mercury. [Vol. 84, no. 12, 077 (June 2, 1864)]

Sherman's Raid in Northern Georgia, Petitions Presented in English Parliament to Help End American War, Dispatch from Battle Ground, Near Mechanicsville, Meeting of the Confederate Congress, Lincoln's Bogus Proclamation (May 17, 1864).

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to Monsieur le General [in French]

Invitation from The Burgemeister and The Communal Secretary of Eupen. Written in French. Invites Commanding General of the American Forces in Eurpen to mass in commeration of 1918 Armistice. Includes English translation.

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to Naomi

One v-mail addressed to Naomi Hurwitz from Warren Schwartz dated March 10, 1943. Pertains to receiving her Valentine's Day cards, listening to British broadcast news and trying to find American news.

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to his son [possibly his son-in-law, James Duane]

Discusses a snow storm that may work to the American troops' advantage as the roads are impassable. Mentions a food shortage and the rising costs of provisions. Assures the recipient that his family, under Livingston's care, is healthy. Asks about...

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to Henry Knox

Jackson describe the severe weather and snow that continues to afflict the Boston area. Notes with sadness the news he heard that General Harmar has lost 700 men [fighting Indians] and that "from every quarter an European War appears pretty certain...

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[Charges to the confiscated estate of John Stinson, Jr.]

Countersigned by Jeremiah Page, Justice of the Peace of Dunbarton, New Hampshire, on verso. Bill written by Brigadier General Stark of New Hampshire. A conspicuous war hero, Stark served gallantly at Bunker Hill, Trenton, and Bennington and commanded...

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to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead

One letter from John D. Poynter to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead dated November 23, 1973. Poynter supports the impeachment of President Nixon and writes, "This man is an angry and dangerous psychopath who is without honor to the American people."

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to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead

One letter from Cathy Crino to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead dated November 7, 1973. Crino supports the impeachment of President Nixon and writes, "I would like to join the millions of other Americans in urging the impeachment of Richard Nixon."

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A Map of the United States 1867-1960

One map illustrated by Karl Smith and published by Linweave Quality Papers, and Chicago Paper Company dated 1959. The map features the United States as it was from 1867-1960. It includes the borders of the United States in 1960. Shaded in green are...

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to Hannah E. Russell

Writes to wife from camp. Describes marching through snow, rain, and mud for three days. Comments that there were dozens of men who fell beside the road and laid in the rain and mud. One person did not make it and died on the way. Informs her...

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to David Humphreys re: trade, laws of European countries against US commerce

Extensive ink bleedthrough obscures Jefferson's writing. Written to America's secret agent in Lisbon concerning laws of France, Spain and England damaging American commerce. "Our best interest would be to employ our principal labours in agriculture...

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Confederate Baptist. [Vol. 2, no. 8 (November 25, 1863)]

"Savannah Rivet Association" describes the passage through different towns on the Grenville railroad, with Sunday services included. A long editorial titled "The Bible View of Slavery" argues that the Bible does not negate the existence of slavery....

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to Capel Lofft

Mentions her letters on education.

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to Henry Tazewell

Addressed to either Henry Tazewell or John Dawson. Written by Madison, who left the Congress in March 1797. Apologizes for not being a better correspondent. Expresses concerns for Tazewell's health because of "autumnal pestilence of your marshes."...

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