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[Sketches of medal designs for American Institue award, male and female figures surrounded by symbols]

Eagle seal on reverse side. Graphite.

GLC06343.155

[Diary of an African American soldier in 8th Regiment United States Colored Troops, Company G]

Woodlin's brief entries describe camp life, his service with the regimental band as a horn player, several battles, the weather, equal pay with white soldiers, and the famous 54th Massachusetts Regiment, among many other topics. He describes his...

GLC06599

Revolution in the law of the land. Speech of Hon. E. P. Walton of Vermont, on the bill for the admission of Kansas; delivered in the House of Representatives, March 31, 1858.

Printed at the Congressional Globe Office. Most pages uncut. Walton argues for the defeat of the Lecompton Constitution.

GLC00267.171

Infidelity and abolitionism. An open letter to the friends of religion, morality, and the American Union.

Attacks the Presidential campaign of John C. Frémont. "John C. Fremont is the candidate for the Presidency of conjoined fanaticisms... We assert and defy contradiction, that every organization boasting infidel doctrines is now an organization in...

GLC05764

[Collection of letters of the first African American to serve a full term in the Senate] [Decimalized .001- .660]

Over 600 letters and documents received by the first African American to serve a full term in the Senate. Born into slavery, Bruce was elected by Mississippi and served from 1875 to 1881. Includes over 100 letters seeking appointments, political...

GLC09400

[Connecticut pay order no. 3965 for Peter Freeman, an African American who served in the Continental Army]

The first page of this document is partially printed and signed by Lawrence, Connecticut State Treasurer. Confirms that Freeman was to be paid for his service by the State of Connecticut. Contains a list of dates Freemen possibly received money...

GLC04710