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1842/06/29
King, Samuel Ward, 1786-1851
Proclamation by His Excellency Samuel Ward King [Dorr as fugitive]
Offering $1,000 reward for the "delivery of the fugitive traitor Thomas Wilson Dorr"
GLC07249.01
1845/03/20
Jackson, Charles, fl. 1845
To the Whigs of Rhode-Island [pro-Dorr]
Charles Jackson, candidate for Governor of Liberation Convention; re: "unconditional liberation of Thomas Wilson Dorr ... to be action of amnesty ... to restore peace"
GLC07255.01
1843 ca.
To the electors of the western ... district [Wilkins Updike for Congress]
For the Western Congressional District supporting Wilkins Updike for Congress. Post-dates 1842, quotes text from Narragansett Citizen.
GLC07255.02
February 1865
Illustrated Philadelphia recruiting poster for "Major General Hancock's First Army Corps of Veterans" including "Union man and Woman."
Illustrated Philadelphia recruiting poster for "Major General Hancock's First Army Corps of Veterans" including "Union man and woman" who want the "accursed rebellion stopped."
GLC08314
18 March 1865
Dickinson, Daniel, fl. 1865
to Sir
"The destruction of slavery bu the rebellion of its propriety and advocacy, will be regarded in after times, as one of the most beneficent."
GLC08047
5 January 1862
Johnson, Charles, fl. 1862
to Fannie Schoonmaker
Printed on 56th New York stationery. Is fulfilling his promise that he made to her upon departing Neversink to keep her updated on all that is going on in his life. Would have written sooner, but there has been a lot of marching. Did not know when to...
GLC02164.11
13 July 1900
Brown, Walter T., fl. 1900-1901
to Mrs. S. W. K. Brown
Relieving siege of Taku and Tientsin. A long letter describing fighting: "2300 men of all nations held the city [Tientsin] against 30,000 Imperial troops and 100,000 Boxers. It was hell for 6 days [as] they bombarded the city. Our losses - over 600...
GLC04546.011
20 May 1863
Hanleiter & Adair (publishers), fl. 1861-1865
Southern confederacy. [Vol. 3, no. 84 (May 20, 1863)]
"How the Yankees Took Marye's Heights," reprinted from the Richmond Enquirer, claims that "the Yankees were dealt rations of whiskey in order to get them up to Marye's heights, and that each most hindmost man was ordered to strike down, with the...
GLC05959.09.188
circa 1865
Various
Two amnesty oaths for Jones with pardon and related papers [Decimalized .01- .05]
P.B Jones took part in a rebellion against the government . He was later pardoned by President Andrew Johnson. All documents have stamped signatures of important persons.
GLC01444
1823/06/06
Dorr, Thomas Wilson, 1805-1854
Clipped signature "Thomas Wilson Dorr"
GLC07249.03
11 July 1863
Bartlett, George O., fl. 1862-1865
to Ira Andrews
He quickly tells Andrews that he has survived a difficult battle [the Battle of Gettysburg], which he describes as being the "hardest fort Battle in this Rebellion."
GLC02158.18
1971
Horsmanden, Daniel (1694-1778)
The New York conspiracy... with an introduction by Thomas J. Davis [reprint]
Paperback reprint by Beacon Press of Horsmanden's "A Journal of the Proceedings in the Detection of the Conspiracy formed by some White People in conjunction with Negro and other Slaves, for burning the City of New-York...."
GLC04205.02
6 February 1788
Paterson, John, 1744-1808
[Certification for rations]
Written by Major General Paterson to certify that Ira Sayman has furnished 140 rations. This was enough for ten days for one lieutenant and 12 men who were guarding prisoners in Great Barrington, Massachusetts. Note on verso, signed by Caleb Hick...
GLC02497.13
1744
Horsmanden, Daniel, 1694-1778
A Journal of the proceedings in the detection of the conspiracy [New York slaves]
Full title: "A Journal of the Proceedings in the Detection of the Conspiracy formed by some White People in conjunction with Negro and other Slaves, for burning the City of New-York in America, and murdering the Inhabitants." Published in New York...
GLC04205.01
1842/04/14
To the people of Rhode-Island
Outlines letters of John Whipple and President Tyler (Tyler letter is the same as in 7246.01) (Slight losses affecting text.)
GLC07246.02
1844/10/28
Dorr liberation stock [printed document, fund-raising for his legal case]
To raise funds to carry Dorr's case to Supreme Court, not issued but signed by president of liberation society and counsel for the citizens.
GLC07253.01
15 June 1863
Wright, J. Clark, fl. 1863
to wife
He has recovered enough strength to write. Everyone had to be moved because it was deemed unsafe to stay where they are. Serano is very weak and he asked to be detailed to take care of him. To help with the move he gave Serano some whiskey. They were...
GLC02751.38
11 February 1787
Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809
to Henry Knox
Received his last letter and delivered the enclosures appropriately. Sends regards to Mr. and Mrs. [James] Swan, and reports that their family is well. Writes that the Rebellion is nearly at an end. Has enclosed newspapers to provide an...
GLC02437.03450
11 October 1863
Tillotson, George W., 1830-1918
To his wife
Notes that it is his tenth wedding anniversary and writes that the thought of her distance and the time remaining cause "a choaking sensation" and tears. Says that he is the only man in Co. H with a family. Mentions slow siege of Charleston, health...
GLC04558.118
13 June 1795
Wayne, Anthony, 1745-1796
[General Orders].
Orders the selection of a group of officers and ax men to build two block houses. William Thash will continue building the other two with his men. Construction will commence the following day. Whiskey is offered as an incentive to work. Wayne was...
GLC04864.02
26 December 1786
Washington, George, 1732-1799
Lamenting Shays' Rebellion, writes "I feel, my dear Genl. Knox, infinitely more than I can express to you, for the disorders which have arisen in these States. Good God! who besides a tory could have foreseen, or a Briton predicted them!" Alludes to...
GLC02437.09409
March 1842
[A proclamation by Samuel Ward King]
Contains a brief introduction by King as Governor, Captain-General and Commander-in-Chief of the State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations. Includes a reprinted letter by President John Tyler stating that he cannot get involved (by raising a...
GLC04161
1834
[An address to the people of Rhode Island...]
Title continues: "from the Convention assembled at Providence, on the 22d day of February, and again on the 12th day of March, 1834, to promote the establishment of a State Constitution." First and only edition, printed by Cranston & Hammond, with...
GLC04162
By his Excellency. Samuel Ward King
Regarding Tyler's response to King about how the Government will deal with armed insurrections. (Damaged, affecting text at top and bottom.)
GLC07246.01
1802
Scott, John B., 1761-1814
[Indictment of Absalum in the Easter Plot]
Indictment of Absalum by Scott as Deputy Attorney for the Commonwealth in a court of Oyer and Terminer. Absalum, "a negro man slave of the estate of John Hilyard," is charged with conspiring to create an insurrection and plotting murder on 14 April...
GLC06338.01
[Indictment of Frank in the Easter Plot]
Indictment of Frank by Scott as Deputy Attorney for the Commonwealth in a court of Oyer and Terminer. Frank, "a negro man slave the property of Archer Robertson," is charged with conspiring to create an insurrection and plotting murder on 10 April...
GLC06338.02
6 April 1802
[Indictment of Sancho in the Easter Plot]
One document dated 1802. Item is an indictment of Sancho written by John B. Scott, Deputy Attorney for the Commonwealth in a court of Oyer and Terminer. Sancho is identified as Black man enslaved by John Booker. Document details that he has been...
GLC06338.04
[Indictment of Jim in the Easter Plot]
Indictment of Jim by Scott as Deputy Attorney for the Commonwealth in a court of Oyer and Terminer. Jim, "a negro man slave the property of James Booker," is charged with conspiring to create an insurrection and plotting murder on 6 April 1802....
GLC06338.05
[Indictment of Abram in the Easter Plot]
Indictment of Abram by Scott as Deputy Attorney for the Commonwealth in a court of Oyer and Terminer. Abram, "a negro man slave the property of William Smith," is charged with conspiring to create an insurrection and plotting murder on [7 ?] March...
GLC06338.06
18 April 1802
Spragins, Mel, fl. 1802-1819
[Warrant to the Halifax County jailer to hold three slaves convicted of participating in the Easter Plot]
Spragins orders the Halifax County jail keeper to receive into custody "the body of" Absolam, belonging to John Hillard (in GLC 6336.01 "Absalum" belonging to John "Hilyard"), Bob, belonging to Peter Barksdale, and Martin, belonging to Henry Bass....
GLC06338.07
[Writ of summons for the sheriff to call county justices for a trial of the slaves Bob, Absalum, and Martin]
Writ of summons, signed by Spragins, Ordering the county sheriff to summon justices for a 26 April trial of "Bob a Negro Man Slave the property of Peter Barksdale, Absalum a Negro Man Slave belonging to the Esta. of John Hilyard, Martin a Negroe Man...
GLC06338.11
19 April 1802
Faulkner, William, 1774-1822
[Writ of summons for the county sheriff t to gather justices for an "examination of the fact" regarding the slave Samuel]
Writ of summons signed by Faulkner, a justice of the peace. Ordering the county sheriff to summon justices for a 26 April "Examination of the fact" regarding the slave Samuel, property of George Carrington. Notes that Samuel was committed to county...
GLC06338.12
[Arrest warrant for the slave Samuel for his role in the Easter Plot]
Arrest warrant signed by Faulkner, a justice of the peace for Halifax County. George Carrington, having supplied information under oath that Samuel, one of his slaves, "ploted & conspired the murder" of Carrington and others persons, Faulkner...
GLC06338.13
26 April 1802
Thompson, William, fl. 1802
[Writ of summons for the Sheriff of Halifax County to gather justices for a trial of the slave Abram, for his role in the Easter Plot]
Writ of summons signed by Thompson, a justice of the peace. Ordering the county sheriff to summon justices for a 1 May trial of the slave Abram, property of William Smith. Notes that Abram was committed to county jail that day as per warrant.
GLC06338.14
[Warrant to the Sheriff of Halifax County to hold Robin, a slave, until 1 May trial, and to summon two witnesses]
Warrant signed by Thompson, a justice of the peace, ordering the sheriff to safely keep Robin until the trial of Abram; both men are the property of William Smith. Abram is to be tried at the County Court of Halifax of Oyer and Terminer for his role...
GLC06338.15
[Warrant for the Sheriff of Halifax County to hold Abram, convicted of participating in the Easter Plot]
Thompson, a justice of the peace, orders the Halifax County jailer to receive into custody Abram, a slave belonging to William Smith, who has been convicted of "advising, consulting & conpsiring to rebel and make insurrection." Docket indicates this...
GLC06338.16
26 April 1865
Wilson, A.N., fl. 1865
to Miller A. Wright
Wilson has enclosed with this letter another from a man who wrote a more detailed description of the death of Miller's uncle. He refers to the civil war as "The Rebellion."
GLC02691.11.083
circa 1901
[Note]
A short note that accompanied GLC09585.01-.03. The note states "Letters written home by Aunt Marrietta Manchester killed by Chinese at Boxer Rebellion at China. Saxton Manchester's sister."
GLC09585.04
11 March 1863
Flinn, John William, fl. 1863-1893
to his father
Reports that his regiment is on Provost Guard. Three days worth of rations only lasts for two days, after which the soldiers must provide for themselves or do without. It is illegal to sell whiskey in town, and his regiment usually catches those...
GLC04573.02
1845 ca.
Governor Dorr's extra [anti-Dorr illustrated broadside]
Satirical propaganda attacking Dorr for fleeing the "battle" of Acote's Hill, calls supporters "rabble" from New York, etc. (Losses affecting cartoon on left center.)
GLC07256
circa 1845
Whipple, John, fl. 1845
Great political car ride and last load of patriots.
Full title, "Great political car ride and last load of patriots. Dorr, Jackson, Simmons, and Arnold! 'We stoop to Conquer' 'Better to reign in hell than serve in heaven'. Anti-Dorr broadside issued by John Whipple. "Law and Order" presentation...
GLC07257
15 April 1790
Edwards, Richard, fl. 1790
Asks Knox for help in obtaining an appointment in the army. Says during the year of 1787 he had the honor of serving under Colonel [Henry] Jackson and heard that troops were once again being raised.
GLC02437.04584
November 7, 1786
to Benjamin Lincoln
Washington writes "Are your people getting mad?"
GLC01479
23 January 1864
Brownlow, William Gannaway, 1805-1877
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig and rebel ventilator. [Vol. 1, no. 5 (January 23, 1864)]
The Government of Jeff Davis, Brutal character of the rebellion, Slavery the cause of war, General Bragg's farewell address to his army, Address by General Marshal to the people of E. Tennessee.
GLC05959.50.05
18 January 1974
Lucas, Mary A., fl. 1974
to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead
One letter from Mary A. Lucas to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead dated January 18, 1974. Lucas is against the impeachment of President Nixon and writes, "You are kindling the fires of hate, rebellion and disbelief and in the end, complete destruction...
GLC09613.02.2316
May & June 1862
Redmond, Dennis, fl. 1856-1865
Southern cultivator. [Vol. 20, no. 5 & 6 (May & June, 1862)]
Cattle for the South, Negro Slavery, What Shall be Done with the Contrabands, Virginia War Whiskey. A letter to the editor encourages the North to understand and support slavery due to its mild climate and uplifting work environment. An editorial...
GLC05959.11.04
19 May 1864
Jones, John, fl. 1862-1864
to his wife
Complains about Pulaski. Says that "it has been somewhat tedious." He is tired from marching. Mentions [General Ulysses S.] Grant being victorious against the Confederates. He says "the rebellion must soon be crushed."
GLC05981.45
2 June 1787
Colt, Peter, 1744-1824
Transmits statements of monies received (not included) on an account related to Colonel Humphrey's regiment. Asks Knox to direct him as to how to close the account.
GLC02437.03561
[Indictment of Phiby in the Easter Plot]
One document dated 1802. Item is an indictment of Phiby written by John B. Scott, Deputy Attorney for the Commonwealth in a court of Oyer and Terminer. Phiby is identified as Black woman enslaved by Daniel Price. Document details that she has been...
GLC06338.03
17 April 1802
[Writ of summons for the sheriff of Halifax County to summon county justices for a trial of slaves involved in the Easter Plot]
Writ of summons signed by Spragins and Dejurnatt (some ancestral records cite "Dejarnett," among various other spellings). Ordering the county sheriff to summon justices for a 23 April trial of "Sanco [Sancho] a Negro Man Slave now in possession of...
GLC06338.08
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