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1840/05/23
Harrison, William Henry, 1773-1841
to Gulian C. Verplanck re: draft of acceptance speech for presidential nomination
Draft of acceptance speech for Whig nomination for presidency.
GLC06405
14 October 1790
Henry, Patrick, 1736-1799
to Edward Telfair
Defends states' rights. In reference to the passage of the Indian Trade and Intercourse Act in July, 1790, he argues that if the Congress becomes the arbiter of land titles, the states' sovereignty will be diminished and all "landed property" will...
GLC06406
8 May 1814
Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826
to James Monroe
Attempting to relieve financial distress of General Tadeusz Kosciuszko, who was living in Paris, Jefferson notes that "all his funds are in our monied institution" and other problems with paying him interest. Asks if Monroe, then secretary of state...
GLC06407
circa 23 October 1855
E.C.K. Garvey & Co., fl. 1855
Constitution! The people of the Kansas Territory are requested to assemble...
Broadside announcing a public discussion on the proposed Kansas Constitution, on wove paper, with a vignette of the Federal Eagle, "Constitution! The People of the Kansas territory Are requested to assemble at the following times and places, to...
GLC06409.01
1855/09/26
The Kansas freeman. [Vol. 1, no. 2 (September 26, 1855)]
Early issue of anti-slavery newspaper. Concerns new government and constitution of Kansas. Also mentions in editorial (p. 2) the editor's problems in getting a press set up.
GLC06409.02
26 June 1779
Lee, Richard Henry, 1732-1794
to William Whipple
Colonel Lee, a Continental Congressman, discusses politics with Whipple, who was in Congress in Philadelphia. Of Virginia, states "We have neither wicked ... or foolish Politicians here, whose misconduct makes us fear for the safety of our country....
GLC06411
25 February 1880
Hunt, Henry Jackson, 1819-1889
to William Sherman
Hunt's analysis of artillery at Gettysburg, written as part of his long, ongoing feud with Winfield Scott Hancock. The first part of the manuscript explains and defends the organization artillery and the post of Commander in Chief of the Artillery...
GLC06415.02
1815
Collection of two items related to the Massachusetts legislature [Decimalized .01-.02]
GLC06417
1782/04/10
Hanson, John, 1715-1783
Thanksgiving proclamation [with J. Trumbull printed note]
"The United States in Congress assembled... call upon the several states, to set apart the last Thursday in April next, as a day of fasting, humiliation and prayer." Printed by Timothy Green. This proclamation includes a printed note of Jonathan...
GLC06420.02
2 June 1911
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919
to C. H. Betts
Responds to criticism from Betts over an article Roosevelt wrote in The Outlook denouncing the New York Court of Appeals for their decision to rule the workmen's compensation act unconstitutional. States that their conduct was, " ... a most flagrant...
GLC06422
17 April 1781
Von Steuben, Friedrich Wilhelm Ludolf Gerhard Augustin, 1730-1794
to Thomas Jefferson
Written by Major General von Steuben to Jefferson as Governor of Virginia. Says General Mitchell will present a list of men now under General Muhlenberg and report on who is about to leave. Mitchell will also communicate von Steuben's defensive...
GLC06424
10 February 1817
Lafayette, Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier, marquis de, 1757-1834
to Lady Sidney Morgan [in French]
Discusses their correspondence, conversations. Also discusses the French chambers debates about liberty, the French revolution, ultra policies, and the pope. Writes about having her book translated. Obliges Morgan's request for information on...
GLC06436
1862
Anthony, Edward, 1819-1888
Young Africa, or the Bone of Contention
Carte de visite half-length vignette, showing a black infant, with wide-open eyes and mouth, wearing plaid dress
GLC06437
1863
Kimball, W.W., fl. 1886
Rebecca, An emancipated slave from New Orleans
Typed inscription on verso reads: "Proceeds from photograph sales go to the "Education of Colored people in the Dept. of the Gulf, now under the command of Major General [Nathaniel] Banks." Photo by Kimball, New Orleans. Depicts a very light-skinned...
GLC06438
1870 ca.
Rockwood, George Gardner, 1832-1911
Henry Ward Beecher and Harriet Beecher Stowe
GLC06439
1865 ca.
Metcalf, fl. 1865
[Carte de visite of cadet]
With 2-cent tax stamp on verso.
GLC06440
1862 ca.
Brady, Mathew B., 1823-1896
[Benson's battery of horse artillery near Fair Oaks]
No. 433 in series.
GLC06441
1899 December 25
Taber Prang Art Co., fl. 1899
George Dewey
Bust portrait, dated Christmas. Imperial carte de visite in uniform.
GLC06442
[Andrew Jackson]
Half-length bust portrait by Anthony from Brady negative. The caption below the image states it was "entered according to Act of Congress in 1862," but Jackson died in 1845.
GLC06443
1863 May
Black, J.W., 1825-1896
Fannie Virginia Casseopia Lawrence
Depicts Fannie Virginia Casseopia Lawrence "redeemed in Virginia by Catherine S. Lawrence; baptized in Brooklyn by Henry Ward Beecher..." Full-length standing portrait. Shows Fanny standing with her hands on hips, wearing a day dress, cape and hat...
GLC06445
1861 May 17
Turner, A. A. (Austin Augustus), fl. 1831-1866
Salt print, full-length portrait, Nathaniel Lyon in uniform, by A. A. Turner, with carte
Signed on mount. Handsome image. Accompanied by a carte de visite of the same image, retouched to remove the posing stand (near Lyons' right foot). A. A. Turner, photographer. Carte by D. Appleton.
GLC06447
1865, 1890 ca.
[John S. Mosby]
Original photograph was taken ca. 1865 but this half-tone (from a book?) was signed ca. 1890.
GLC06448
1890 ca.
[Stereoviews of Roosevelt as President and Rough Rider] [Decimalized]
Includes images of Roosevelt giving speeches, campaigning, the Rough Riders, the Spanish American war. Some images are captioned with portions of his political speeches. Mostly published by Underwood & Underwood. [decimalized: .01-.55]
GLC06449
1861-1864
Morris Family
Letters from members of the Morris family in Co. A, 63 Penn. Vols. [decimalized: .001-.104]
This collection consists of the compelling correspondence between four brothers serving in the Union Army and their family at home in Pennsylvania from early 1861 to late 1864. The bulk of the collection is Wilmor Morris' correspondence with his...
GLC06451
2 May 1864
Draper, John William, 1811-1882
to Mrs. Maury
Draper, a chemist and historian, discusses his views on black inferiority. "Inferior races cannot be merged in superior ones, without bringing the standard down. For such reasons I look upon all schemes for the removal of the Blacks by absorption in...
GLC06452.02
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