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16 July 1847
Hamlin, Hannibal, 1809-1891
to Jabez True
Discusses delegates elected to the national convention and gives the number of ballots for each. Written on blue paper. Recipient name from later penciled note on verso.
GLC02111
12 June 1878
Porter, Horace, 1837-1921
to George C. Pullman
Written as Vice President of the Pullman Company to the President while on vacation. Mentions political news, cost-effectiveness of the elevated trains in New York, and scheduling trains to handle rush hours. Written on Pullman Palace Car Company...
GLC02114
19 June 1863
Dupont, Samuel F., 1803-1865
to Thomas H. Patterson
Written aboard the U.S.S. Wabash in Port Royal Harbor. Rear Admiral Dupont gives orders to Patterson, commander of the U.S.S. James Adger on delivering prisoners of war to the proper authorities. Instructs Patterson to " ... proceed with the James...
GLC02115
20 September 1780
Rodney, Caesar, 1728-1784
to unknown
Encloses a copy of a resolution of Congress (not present) stating that 530 beef cattle are needed for the use of the Continental Army. Stresses that this order needs to be carried out immediately to avoid dire consequences. Docketed, "letter to the...
GLC02116
7 June 1843
Patterson, Robert M., 1787-1854
to Joseph M. Kennedy
Discusses sending dies for the half dollar and the quarter-dollar. Patterson served as director of the U.S. Mint from 1835 to 1851.
GLC02117
1777
Faden, William, fl. 1750-1836
A Plan of the city and environs of Philadelphia
Surveyed by N. Scull and G. Heap, engraved by William Faden. Includes military information relative to the American Revolution. Also has an inset image of Independence Hall, where the Declaration of Independence was adopted.
GLC02118
1786
Little, William, fl. 1780-1786
[Navigational journal]
Contains numerous charts and geometric diagrams in water color. Includes meticulous information on the navigational aspects of geometry. Contains a Mercator's chart created by Little in Newburyport under the tutelage of Bartholomew Horace Burgess...
GLC02119
1865
Saunders, Rolfe S., fl. 1864-1865
An oration on the death of Abraham Lincoln late president of the United States
Published by W.A. Whitmore, Steam Book and Job Printer. Signed in pencil by Fillmore on title page. The speech was delivered on Island 40, April 25, 1865.
GLC02120
1780/10/24
United States. Continental Congress.
Resolution re: shortage of military supplies
Signed by Thomson as Secretary of Congress. The resolution is a response to a report of the Commissary General Col. E. Blaine. Was written in Congress.
GLC02121
1783/04/12
George III, King of Great Britain, 1738-1820
Proclamation of Peace [Printed by John Hayes]
Tall, narrow broadside dated from Baltimore, April 12. "1783" has been added in roughly contemporary ink. A docket on verso has been obscured by age and modern restoration (possibly including bleaching). Apparently, the only recorded copy of the...
GLC02122
1791
Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826
Report the subject of the Cod and Whale Fisheries...
Printed by Francis Childs and John Swain. Folio. A-G2 ($1 signed). Full title: "Report of The Secretary of State, on the Subject of the Cod and Whale Fisheries, Made Conformably to an Order of The House of Representatives...." The House issue of...
GLC02123
9 April 1865 on or after
Grant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson), 1822-1885
to Robert E. Lee
Contemporary military copy of Grant's surrender terms for General Lee, signed by the clerk and labeled a copy. Proposes the terms on which he will receive the surrender of the Army of Northern Virginia. Directs Lee to create two rolls of all...
GLC02124
21 June 1865
Lee, Samuel Phillips, 1812-1897
to Andrew Johnson
Signed by Acting Rear Admiral Lee as Commander of the Mississippi Squadron to President Johnson. Lee says that John Mercer Brooke of Virginia, who is now in Richmond, is deserving of amnesty. Says Brooke was trained in the U.S. Navy, resigned to...
GLC02029.01
16 April 1865
Stanton, Edwin M. (Edwin McMasters), 1814-1869
General orders no. 66
Secretary of War Stanton announces the death of President Lincoln to the armies. States that "headquarters of every department, post, station, fort, and arsenal will be draped in mourning for thirty days." Also, funeral honors will take place at...
GLC02031
1865/04/04
to Frank Richardson
Written from an unknown soldier. Written on stationery of the Sergeant of Arms Office, House of Representatives, noted "Q.M. Gen.s Office." Envelope with 3 cent (1861) pink stamp, postmarked. Discusses the fall of Richmond and the celebration of...
GLC02034.02
1866/04/02 after
Johnson, Andrew, 1808-1875
A Proclamation: Declaring the insurrection at an end in certain states
Printed on blue paper. Reconstruction related.
GLC02037
15 May 1862
Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865
[Endorsement on Senate resolution to Secretary of War Stanton]
Lincoln endorsement as President to Edwin M. Stanton, requesting data, written on the verso of a Senate resolution dated 14 May requesting information concerning the arrest of persons in Kentucky since the 1st of September 1861 and their imprisonment...
GLC02040
19 December 1823
Webster, Daniel, 1782-1852
to John Davis
Serving as Massachusetts Representative, Webster informs United States District Court Judge Davis that the subject of District Judges' salaries has been brought forward (likely in the House of Representatives), and he plans to report a Bill on the...
GLC02043
11 January 1804
Boudinot, Elias, 1740-1821
to Lewis Pintard
Informs that he has been confined four weeks with gout and was not able to write. Begins by writing about ordering trees from Mr. Livingston. Disagrees with a legal position maintained by Alexander Hamilton, who was an attorney in New York City at...
GLC02046
28 April 1808
Gallatin, Albert, 1761-1849
to Joseph Wilson
Returns an application for permission to dispatch a vessel in ballast (not present). Explains rules for customs regarding tonnage on vessels. Wilson was Customs Collector for Marblehead, Massachusetts.
GLC02049
1808/03/21
to The Port Collector of Gloucester, Massachusetts
Circular letter from the Treasury Department giving guidelines for conforming to the Embargo Act of 1807. A sample form for port collectors appears on the verso. Gallatin was then secretary of the treasury.
GLC02050.01
25 March 1811
to Benjamin Austin
States that due to the termination of the charter of the First Bank of United States, no payments can legally be made. Advises him to inform the officers of the Union Bank about this. Austin was Commissioner of Loans, Boston. Signed as Secretary...
GLC02050.02
28 February 1873
Garfield, James A. (James Abram), 1831-1881
to the President [Ulysses S. Grant]
Asks President Ulysses S. Grant to reappoint Gen. John Allen Campbell Governor of the Wyoming Territory: "The undersigned members of the Ohio delegation in the 42nd Congress, and members elect to the 43rd Congress respectfully recommend the...
GLC02051
13 June 1864
[Parole releasing prisoner of war Augustus Powell to his father's custody]
Releases Powell, a prisoner of war at Alton, Illinois to his father, John M. Powell. Written on Executive Mansion stationery. Pencil autograph endorsement signed by E.M. Stanton, Secretary of War, states this was referred to General Hitchcock...
GLC02054
20 October 1779
Washington, George, 1732-1799
[Authorization for William Lee to return to Virginia].
Pass authorized by the Council Chamber of the State of Massachusetts Bay and attested to by Deputy Secretary of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts John Avery releases Lee from Massachusetts on parole as of September 13, 1779. A note confirming Lee's...
GLC02064
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