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circa 1861-1865
Douglas, Stephen Arnold, 1813-1861
In dark suit with bowtie, bust portrait
Ink inscription on recto "Hon. S. A. Douglass. Published by M. O'Brien, 122 Dearborn St. Chicago."
GLC05111.02.0991
circa 1585-1763
Propositions made by the Mohicans [in Dutch]
GLC03107.02113
1687/05/23
Five Nations
Answer of the 5 Nations of Indians westwards to the proposition of Coll. Dongan
The Mohawks, Oneidas, Onondagas, Cayugas, and Senecas give separate replies, ye they all relate to similar issues. Each group discusses their resolve to go to war with the Turchturicks, and their wariness of consorting with the Governor of Canada....
GLC03107.01983
1687/07/02
Jacobse, Ryer, fl. 1687
Report on the Senecas [in Dutch]
Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.01992
1687/11/08
The Mohawk's return from Chambly [in Dutch]
Docketed on verso.
GLC03107.02010
August 15, 1666
Van Haguaisin, Orenstin, fl. 1666
Proposition regarding Mohawk Indians [in Dutch]
GLC03107.01856
[1666/08/10/31]
GLC03107.01857
1672/07/23
GLC03107.01858
17 January 1860
Cobb, Thomas Read Rootes, 1823-1862
to unknown
Cobb suggests that the proposed legal code sent to him by the recipient is too complicated, and should be simplified, while emphasizing remedies rather than general principles. Does not want the code, apparently for the state of Georgia, to become...
GLC04646
27 June 1803
Livingston, Robert, 1654-1728
to Henry Lee
Letter regarding French privateers. Not the more famous Henry Lee.
GLC04353.07
Portrait photo of Frederick Douglass [cabinet card]
The image shows a close-up of Frederick Douglass. Inscription on photo: "Warren's." Inscription on verso: "Warren's Portraits 465 Washington St. Boston" and "Frederick Douglass 'Lectures.'"
GLC05111.01.1318
1865 ca.
Brady, Mathew B., 1823-1896
Vignette bust portrait of Ill. Senator
Harlan also served as Secretary of the Interior under Andrew Johnson. Imprint on recto "Entered according to Act of Congress by M.B.Brady & Co. in the year 1865 in the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the District of Columbia." Graphite...
GLC05111.02.0154
circa 1901
Book and newspaper clipping [Decimalized .01-.02]
GLC06126
1960
Dangerfield, George, 1904-1986
Chancellor Robert R. Livingston of New York
Published by Harcourt, Brace & Co.
GLC05875
16 June 1794
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
to Caleb Gibbs
Mentions an unnamed lodging is full. Says the lodging has been occupied for many years. Discusses his pleasure over an unspecified event.
GLC02437.06121
1837/03/24
Buchanan, James, 1791-1868
to James A. Caldwell re: financial matters
Buchanan also mentions servants, and to make sure that the "little black man who blacked my boots" is paid.
GLC06939
1702/02/16
Sepitt, John, fl. 1702
Indian deed for Cape Cod, sold by grandson of Quachatassett
Dated "1701/2" Countersigned by William Bassett and Nathaniel Bassett.
GLC07552
1835
Barnett, Thomas, 1798-1843
[Partial legal document in the case of Thomas W. Nibbs vs. J.N. Penningyon, et al]
The case concerned the return of unearned legal fees.
GLC06623.02
1908/10/26
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919
to Benjamin I. Wheeler re: still a westerner
"Yes I am still enough of a westerner still to thoro[u]ghly like that address...."
GLC06331.03
1862/04/01
to Cols. Waitie, Drew, and McIntosh re: "defence of the Indian County"
GLC06741.04
1781/01/19
Carrington, Edward, 1749-1810
to unknown re: mission in Philadelphia and need for money
"You must naturally conclude that in taking up this business in its present situation, supplies of money will be necessary." Probably written to Robert Morris.
GLC07420
20 December 1870
Ewing, Thomas, 1829-1896
to Archbishop Purcell
Responding that he cannot adopt the Archbishop's suggestions. Although he believes Christianity is the greatest moral and social boon to man, he can neither avow nor disavow Catholicism before he has sincere and complete faith.
GLC05508.100
1919
Stifler, James Madison, 1875-?
The Religion of Benjamin Franklin
Original edition of 1919 address.
GLC05508.236
1851-1855
Newspaper
[Deseret news; Vols. 2, 3, 4].
Official publishing organ of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (Mormons), and the only newspaper in the Utah Territory until after the Civil War. Contents include official announcements and information on the Church. Published in Great...
GLC05233
24 March 1855-February 1860
[Deseret News; Vols. 5-9].
Official publishing organ of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. The 5 May 1858 through 1 September 1858 issues of volume 8 were printed in Fillmore City, Utah. Volume 8 lacks nos. 4 and 27.
GLC05234
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