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[Legal document granting power of attorney for John Paradise to Nathaniel Burwell]

Signed by John Paradise but written in Jefferson's hand, while Jefferson served as American ambassador in Paris. Paradise signs over his financial affairs, including the payment of his creditors to Burwell. Signed as a witness by Jefferson, William...

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Judge Douglas--the bill of indictment : speech by Carl Schurz ; delivered at the Cooper Institute, N.Y., Sept. 13, 1860.

Schurz, a German-American legislator, reformer, and journalist who campaigned for Abraham Lincoln during the election of 1860, attacks Stephen Douglas in this speech. Signed on first page by S. M. Carpenter. With note in ink at bottom of first page...

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Entfesselt der Tiger nicht! = Don't Unchain the Tiger! [in German]

Signed "Ein Demokratischer Urbeiter," "A Democratic Worker." German-American broadside supporting the Union cause, pleading with the public to keep peace in the north. Discourages lashing out at public officers and falling into the depths of crime...

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Orders, No. 26.

Printed orders for the Columbus Guard with three page autograph additions in Semmes hand, plus an autograph docket signed in Semmes hand on 25 June 1858. On blue paper. The orders concern assembling the company to celebrate the Anniversary of...

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War of 1812: Correspondence and documents on war, POWs in Canada, New Orleans [Decimalized .01- .80]

General Winchester's correspondence includes letters received as the highest ranking American prisoner in Canada. Later his correspondence includes documents relating to the British attack on New Orleans in 1815. Highlights include a manuscript map...

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to Mrs. Perry

Writes to his parents about travel plans for Christmas. Describes the rigorous fighter pilot tests he has been enduring. Discusses possible career opportunities for the future and what a great experience the war and Europe has been. Jokes that he...

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unknown

One untitled engraving circa 1861-1877. Depicts the capture of the British frigate Macedonian by the U.S. frigate United States, captained by Stephen Decatur. Engaged in battle, the frigate Macedonian appears defeated with tattered sails.The United...

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Battle of Lake Champlain-McDonough's Victory

One engraving entitled, "Battle of Lake Champlain-McDonough's Victory" dated 1866. Depicts Thomas McDonough's victory during the Battle of Lake Champlain. The naval battle ensued on September 11, 1814, between American and British forces. Engraved...

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to Lydia Bope

Bope writes to his mother from Camp Wood. Expresses thanks for the candy she sent for Christmas. Letterhead has a drawing of a cannon and American flag with the phrase "OUR COMPROMISE" written underneath. Envelope has a humorous image and caption...

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to Marquis de Lafayette [in French]

Letter written by Major L'Enfant to Lafayette. Probably in reference to the problems he was having with payments owed to Parisian jewelers for badges made for the Society of the Cincinnati. The eagle insignias did not sell well among American...

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Americans All

One poster by Howard Chandler Christy labeled "Americans All," printed by Forbes dated 1919, advertising for Victory Liberty Loan. Imagery contains allegorical female symbol for America displayed with an American flag in the background. Printed with...

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The Road to Negro Liberation: Report to the Eighth Convention of the Communist Party of the U.S.A.

This pamphlet is broken down into three sections, Negro reformism, agent of U.S. imperialism, The growth of petty-bourgeois nationalism, and the struggle for proletarian leadership of the negro liberation movement. Each section is further split into...

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"Gay Legislation '75 in Massachusetts"

One flyer entitled, "Gay Legislation '75 in Massachusetts," dated 1975. Details representatives and senators who have vote for and against a "gay discrimination bill last year." Provides sponsors of gay rights bills, form letters to be sent to state...

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to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead

One letter from Bernon M. Smith to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead dated November 1, 1973. Smith supports the impeachment of President Nixon and writes, "President Nixon by firing Mr. Cox & co., purging the Justice Department, and losing tapes ordered...

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Memorandum for Mr. Quinn

One memorandum to Cyril J.C. Quinn date range within July 17 and August 12, 1922. Notes pertain to an inspection trip to various districts in Russian cities such as Tsaritzen, Astrahkan, Novorossisk, Theodosia, Orstov and Kharkov. Relays information...

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"Hutchings' California Scenes - Methods of Mining"

One printing entitled, "Hutchings' California Scenes - Methods of Mining," published in 1855. Contains illustrations and information on various methods of mining; sinking a shaft, canals, hydraulic telegraph, sluicing, hydraulic washing, the...

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to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead

One postcard from Kathryn G. Nelson to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead dated November 1, 1973. Nelson supports the impeachment of President Nixon. She calls for the congressmen to unite despite their differences to protect the rights of the American...

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Your Future Rests ... In Your Hands

One comic book entitled, "Your Future Rests...In Your Hands," by Larry Lieber dated 1964. Illustrates characters discussing racial inequality in housing and education in African American communities; Steve Baxter of NAACP Voter Registration Committee...

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