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1760 ca.
Dwight, Timothy, Jr., fl. 1760
Oath of allegiance to King George II
Dwight would later be President of Yale University. Document has mold and water damage.
GLC06948
6 November 1740
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790
Pennsylvania gazette. [No. 621 (November 6, 1740)]
Disbound. Trimmed at top with slight loss to masthead on p. 1 and some advertisements on p. 4.
GLC06949
1776 ca.
Habermann, Francois X., 1721-1796
La Destruction de la Statue Royale a Nouvelle Yorck [New York]
New York Sons of Liberty destroying a statue of King George III. Highly imaginative scene with late Baroque buildings more characteristic of Germany or Austria or perhaps Holland. Hand-colored. Background shows a full-length statue (it was...
GLC06952
1815/04/16
Carnes, W., fl. 1815
Massacre of the American Prisoners of War at Dartmoor Prison...
Diagram in perspective. War of 1812 depiction of the Somersetshire Militia attack upon American P.O.W.'s on April 6, 1815. Engraving with handcoloring added to the uniforms of the Americans and British. Artist W. Carnes; Engraved by G.G. Smith
GLC06953
[1776/02/02]
Supplement to the Pennsylvania Ledger no. 54
The supplement concerns the attack by British fleet near Newport, RI. Reports from Providence and Newport. The Ledger was a British Tory newspaper, only printed during the occupation of Philadelphia.
GLC06954
1786/02/16
Supplement to the Daily Advertiser...
Contains report of Congressional Committee establishing a system of revenue. Trimmed. Docketed on p. 1 "Report of Congress, Feb 1786"
GLC06955
1812 ca.
Naval Victory obtained by the American Frigate Constitution... [song or poem]
A song or poem commemorating the victory of the U.S.S. Constitution (under Isaac Hull) over the H.M.S. Guerriere on 19 August 1812. Addressed to "Ye tars of Columbia." Although no musical notes are indicated, a refrain "With his doo ra la doo"...
GLC06956
1738/05/04
Postscript to the Pennsylvania Gazette
The "Dear Ned" political allegory printed by Benjamin Franklin. An interesting letter, full of allegory, which speaks of injustices and deceptions but not specifically alluding to particular individuals.
GLC06957
1789/06/13
Fenno, John, 1751-1798
Gazette of the United States. [No. 18 (June 13, 1789)]
Contains "amendments to the New Constitution proposed by the Hon. Mr. Maddison," the future Bill of Rights. Disbound.
GLC06958
1789/10/14
Gazette of the United States. [No. 53 (October 14, 1789)]
Contains a report on the first session of the U.S. Senate, "Civil List" of federal expenditures, acts to compensate Senators and Congressmen for serving and acts setting up the Post Office. Disbound, leaves are now separate.
GLC06959.01
1863/02/07
Farragut, David Glasgow, 1801-1870
to Admiral T. Bailey re: inexperienced troops, sunken gunboats, rebel raiders
"I hear of it all the time, send more force is the constant cry, or we will be overpowered -- & now that I have no more to send." Written aboard the Flagship "Hartford".
GLC06966
1798/05/08
Adams, John, 1735-1826
to Inhabitants of Newburyport re: response to patriotic resolutions
Responding to the resolutions passed by Citizens of Newburyport, supporting the government (against the French, who are never mentioned). Docketed.
GLC06967
1861/12/06
Cameron, Simon, 1799-1889
to John E. Wool re: slave girl who followed the 20th Indiana regiment
Was returned to Charles A. Jessup of Maryland. With John Wool endorsement on p. 3.
GLC06969
1778/07/03
Bartlett, Josiah, 1729-1795
Copy in Bartlett's hand of Meshech Weare letter to Bartlett & John Wentworth
Letter discusses Committee of Safety's request to Continental Congress for grant due to lack of funds in the New Hampshire Treasury. Signed by Bartlett in address.
GLC06970
1790/12/13
Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804
to Nathanael Appleton, Commissioner of Loans. US Treasury bond of $166.61
Partly printed Treasury bond, with cancellation marks, affecting the seal and Hamilton's signature. Written at the Treasury Department
GLC06971
1830/10/19
Brown, Henry, Jr., fl. 1830
to Courthouse Postmaster of Beverley Va. re: search for runaway slaves
Includes newspaper advertisement for $100 reward for return of slaves from the estate of John Thompson, named Emmanuel and Bolus.
GLC06972
1923
Gilman, Charlotte Perkins, 1860-1935
His Religion and Hers
Concerning gender roles with respect to religion. In original dust-jacket.
GLC06973
1904
Human Work
Concerning value and economic subordination of women. With a gift inscription "To Richard and Frances" from Aunt (or Hunt) Gertie (or Gerlie?), xmas 1911. Printed by McClure and Philips & Co.
GLC06974
1908-1919
Blackwell, Alice Stone, 1857-1950
to Judith W. Smith [Decimalized .01- .08]
Includes two ALS and six autograph postcards.
GLC06975
1864/03/29
Davis, Jefferson, 1808-1889
Partly printed tax list for 1863, sworn by Davis's ADC, showing salary of $25000
Signed and sworn by Davis's ADC, William M. Browne, and signed by Assessor.
GLC06976
1861 ca.
A Manual of Directions for Army Nurses [Union Army Nurse's manual]
With original paper wrappers. Disbound. Handle with care.
GLC06977
1864/09/14
Walker, Mary, fl. 1864
to William T. Sherman re: requesting promotion, with Sherman AES & Thomas ES
Also with endorsements of William T. Sherman, General Thomas and R. U. Wood. With accompanying transmittal document from the War Department to Mrs. Walker.
GLC06978
1787/02/16
Act to punish rebels and their supporters in Shays's Rebellion
Oblong broadside. "An act, describing the disqualifications to which persons shall be subjected, who have been, or may be guilty of treason, or giving aid or support to the present rebellion, and to whom pardon may be extended." Signed in type by...
GLC06980
[1880 ca.]
Hooker, Joseph, 1814-1879
Woman Suffrage and the Marriage Relation
Long broadsheet, printed letter to the editor of the Hartford Courant.
GLC06981
[1917 ca.]
Seven Woman Suffrage resolutions
With one handwritten correction
GLC06982
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