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GLC07563
Collection Item
Autograph manuscript signed

The Exodus [oppression of blacks in the South and their leaving for the North]

1879/05/19

Douglass, Frederick, 1818-1895

Apparently a sentiment or quotation written on blue lined paper, removed from a notebook or autograph album. This may be unrhymed verse. "If they were generally and systematically whipt starved and shot to death and if there were no rational ground...

GLC07563
Collection Item
Letter signed

To: Ulysses S. Grant

1868/02/12

Johnson, Andrew, 1808-1875

Directing Grant to issue an order creating the Military Division of the Atlantic, to be commanded by William T. Sherman. (12 days before impeachment)

GLC07996
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to unknown

9 September 1865

Saxton, Rufus, 1824-1908

Recommending James A. DeForest for a position, possibly as a teacher. With a partial autograph note signed on the verso by DeForest, listing his credentials and requesting a position.

GLC02459.29
Collection Item
Header Record

Correspondence related to George W. Koonce [Decimalized .01-.08]

1863- circa 1896

GLC08606
Collection Item
Broadside

An ordinance prohibiting slavery in the State of North Carolina.

1865

North Carolina, Constitutional Convention

Ordinance No. 16, introduced by Mr. Settle. Declares, "... it is hereby declared and ordained, That Slavery and involuntary servitude, otherwise than for crimes, whereof the parties shall have been duly convicted, shall be, and is hereby forever...

GLC06079
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to George W. Koonce

10 September 1870

Stevenson, William Erskine, 1820-1883

Stevenson, Governor of Virginia, poses questions regarding the condition of the Board of Registration (possibly of Jefferson County). Asks, "Are you sure Mr. Roderick is not having persons registered who gave voluntary aid to the Rebellions? I have...

GLC08606.06
Collection Item
Newspaper

Houston tri-weekly telegraph. [Vol. 31, no. 27, whole no. 3914 (May 26, 1865)]

26 May 1865

Cushing, Edward H., 1829-1879

Reorganization in Alabama & Florida.

GLC05959.54.62
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to her cousin

22 August 1871

Alabama woman writes to her cousin in Michigan about family news and her mother's illness, and how life has changed since Emancipation: "It does not seem possible that I could go through the same amount of labor and endure the anxiety and suspense of...

GLC09375
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

21 July 1877

Beatty, Saul, fl. 1877

Beatty is writing to say thank you to Senator Bruce for the address of Matt Sullivan.

GLC09400.252
GLC08992
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to unknown

23 November 1887

Douglass, Frederick, 1818-1895

Discusses equality of treatment for blacks in the South. Pleased that black lawyers are now allowed to practice, and says it "implies a wonderful revolution in the public sentiment of the Southern States." However, worries because some teachers of...

GLC08992
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to Mary Moore Kelly

4 October 1865

Moore, John, 1826-1907

He comments on neighbors from home. Written on letterhead for Head-Quarters Military Division Mississippi, Office of Medical Director.

GLC04195.39
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

6 March 1876

Pease, Geo B., fl. 1875-1876

A note to Senator Bruce to meet with Pease in the Marble room. Related to GLC09400.039.2 A longer letter between the two men.

GLC09400.039.01
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

3 January 1876

Pease, Geo B., fl. 1875-1876

A short note from Pease about some papers he wants to show Senator Bruce. Pease tells him he will be in at 9 o'clock in the morning. This page was ripped in half on the lower portion of the page. There are no other pieces present.

GLC09400.072
Collection Item
Autograph document signed

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

20 November 1875

Pease, Geo B., fl. 1875-1876

A letter from Pease saying that he would be in Washington D.C. soon and that he had personal business to discus with the Senator.

GLC09400.082
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

March 30, 1879

Bruce, Edward, fl. 1879

This is a docket that accompanied a letter from E Bruce to the Senator GLC09400.070.1

GLC09400.070.02
Collection Item
Autograph document signed

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

13 December 1878

Kane, Jas I., fl. 1878

A docket that accompanied a letter from Jas. Kane, to Senator Bruce. The letter discusses a visit, a bill the concerns the navy, and an upcoming book. GLC09400.075.1

GLC09400.075.02
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

19 December 1875

Hill, F.P., fl. 1875

Hill is asking if "Bro James" is in Washington.

GLC09400.161
GLC09400.202
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

February 4, 1876

Florey, H.J., fl. 1876

Florey is letting Senator Bruce know what is going on in town and asking the Senator to send him a paper from Washington and copies of any public speeches he has. This letter is written on letterhead from another party, M.B. Sullivan. The letter is...

GLC09400.202
GLC09400.157
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

17 May 1875

Buchanan, G.M., fl. 1875-1879

Buchanan is apologizing to Senator Bruce about keeping him on the eve of travel. He also wishes to make an appointment with Bruce when it is convenient to him to discuss further issues.

GLC09400.157
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

February 16, 1876

Blackman, H., fl. 1875-1876

A request of Senator Bruce for some papers, and well wishing.

GLC09400.170
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

13 December 1875

Hancock, W.W., fl. 1876-1880

Hancock is writing Senator Bruce to request some documents be sent to him when the Senator can.

GLC09400.175
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

6 March 1876

Pease, Geo B., fl. 1875-1876

Two letters between Senator Bruce, and Pease, related to Pease leaving Washington.

GLC09400.039

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