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to Estelle Spero

Diamond responds to various questions that Estelle had asked in a series of her letters that he had just received through airmail. He promises her that they will get married as soon as he returns, if not sooner.

GLC09120.304

to Estelle Spero

Christmas Greetings card to Estelle.

GLC09120.319

to Estelle Spero

Diamond apologizes for not having sent Estelle a Valentine card.

drawing on upper left corner.

GLC09120.183

to Estelle Spero

Diamond reminisces over his first date with Estelle. He also tells her during the day, he had been forced to crawl within 500 yards of his target in order to get some decent observation

GLC09120.209

to Estelle Spero

Describes a visit to the U.S.O, during which he confirmed with the head of the U.S.O. that there would be a room for Estelle to stay in for the evening of July 18th. Sid warns Estelle, however, that soldiers are being shipped daily so he cannot be...

GLC09120.062

to Estelle Spero

Diamond hints to Estelle that the sweater that she has been knitting him would come in very handy in the cold weather.

GLC09120.110

to Estelle Spero

Diamond relays a debate that had taken place during the student presentations on the pros and cons of a soldier choosing to get married. He informs Estelle that he received his first mark below 80 (a 79 in chemical tactics), but that the rest of his...

GLC09120.125

to Estelle Spero

Discusses Estelle's faithfulness to Sid. Describes a ten-mile hike that the company had gone on, and also a lecture on means of protection against chemical warfare. Written at Edgewood Arsenal.

GLC09120.026

[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

[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

[Warrant to the jailer of Halifax County to receive Abram, a slave, into custody until 23 April]

Spragins and Dejurnatt order the Halifax County jail keeper to receive into custody "Abram a Negro Man Slave the property of William Smith...he being a Witness in behalf of the Commonwealth" against Sanc[h]o, Frank, Jim and Phebey. A note at bottom...

GLC06338.09

[Warrant to the Halifax County jailer to receive the slaves Sancho, Frank, Jim, and Phebey into custody]

Spragins orders the Halifax County jail keeper to receive into custody "the body of Sancho a man slave now in the possession of Richard Booker of the s[ai]d County and said to be the property of John Booker of Amelia County Frank a negro man slave...

GLC06338.10

to Catharine Macaulay

He compliments her on her fourth volume and mentions the reaction of a local woman. He talked with Benjamin Rush about CMG and reports the conversation.
The 11th Earl of Buchan, David Steuart Erskine, (1742–1829).

GLC01794.05

to Randall Gibson

A house slave has become less of a favorite and was sent down to the fields. She discusses plans to dig a ditch to provide drainage near the house.

GLC04501.058

to Henry F. McSherry

Written by Anna to her brother Henry. Not signed, but handwriting matches previous signed letters by Anna. References receiving Henry's letter of 13 December. Updates him on friends and family and says she received a letter from their sister Eliza...

GLC03523.21.36

to Henry F. McSherry

Written by Anna to her brother Henry. Not signed, but handwriting matches previous signed letters by Anna. Refers to receiving Henry's previous letter.

GLC03523.21.39

[Draft of an article]

Briefly discusses David P. Harmon and his association with the anti-slavery movement. Mentions her granddaughter's essay assignment on the anti-slavery movement. Comments on contemporary public school education as "rather limited in details...

GLC06143.29

[Decree]

Decree issued by the Kentucky Circuit Court at Fayette, awarding payment to Clay, who held the mortgage on a property including slaves, which must be sold to pay him. Clay adds an addendum specifying that a young girl not listed on the mortgage be...

GLC09331

178 Sugar and Cotton Plantation Slaves!... [Slave sale catalogue from Waverly and Meredith plantations]

By J. A. Beard & May-…13th and 14th March, 1855… Will be Sold at Auction, at Banks Arcade, Magazine Street, in the City of New Orleans…" Catalogue of slaves, listed by families, individually described: "No. 1 field hand, fine axman, sawyer and hewer"...

GLC09340

to her cousin

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

[Shirley Chisholm campaign poster, 1972]

One poster dated 1972, "Bring U.S. Together, Vote Chisholm 1972, Unbought and Unbossed." Pictured is Shirley Chisholm campaigning to be the Democratic party's nominee for president.

GLC09721.01

[Shirley Chisholm campaign poster, 1972]

One poster dated 1972, "Bring U.S. Together, Vote Chisholm 1972, Unbought and Unbossed." Pictured is Shirley Chisholm campaigning to be the Democratic party's nominee for president.

GLC09721.02

to William Knox

De Neufville, of the Amsterdam firm De Neufville & Son, writes to William Knox in London. Reports that since Knox left [Amsterdam], "we have no material news." Apparently discusses business ventures. Refers to mutual acquaintances, including...

GLC02437.00787

to Lewis Nicola

Written from Fish Kill Landing, present-day Fishkill, New York. Writes, "I saw a Gentleman from Hartford yesterday who gave me a letter for Sergt Gerolds; and at the same time inform'd me that the Srgt's wife died, verry sudden in a fit, six or...

GLC02437.01682

to Emily S.B. Brune

"I thank you for the box you and my other friends must not send me any more clothing...as I am taxing your genorosity too much. I am now well supplied with almost everything..." Emily S. B. Brune, "the Angel of Fort Delaware."

GLC09157

[Map of land]

A drawn map of land, likely located in Maine, deeded to Francis Waldo from Thomas and Hannah Flucker. Shows lakes, rivers, and boundary lines. Date taken from docket.

GLC02437.10645

to Harriette Story Paige

Informs his sister-in-law that he travelled through Rochester, Philadelphia, and Baltimore before arriving in Washington, D.C., where he stayed at the house he formerly occupied as Secretary of State. Reports seeing the family of Dr. Harvey Lindsley...

GLC01946.26

[Program from the 24th annual conference of the NAACP]

Lists Chicago NAACP officers and committee members. Cites meeting locations. Lists times for business sessions and mass meetings during the conference. Page 19 contains the lyrics for the song "Lift Ev'ry Voice and Sing," written by the diplomat...

GLC06135.07

to James Dundas

Writes at length about his feelings, memories, gratitude, and regret regarding their recently deceased mother.

GLC02549.21

to Joseph M. Maitland

A friend of Joseph's writes to him from Concord Seminary. Letter is faded and hard to read. Discusses details of a recent wedding she attended. Mentions her belief the war will soon end. Asks to be included in Joseph's wedding party when he marries...

GLC03523.10.190

to Nettie Maitland

Attorney George E. Lemon Requests additional evidence for her claim. Writes, "Your own statements will not be accepted as sufficient, witnesses must be disinterested parties."

GLC03523.10.208

to George E. Lemon

Writes to attorney George E. Lemon to discuss legal fees associated with Nellie C. Maitland's minor pension claim. Written on stationery from the Clerk's Office, Champaign County. Docket notes that this letter is a copy.

GLC03523.10.209

Account of sales and hiring negroes of Mildred Bradshaws estate, by J Winn for G Winn

Lists property sold and enslaved people outsourced for labor on Mildred Bradshaw's estate, for which George Winn is the agent. Also lists who the names of enslaved people who were sent out with the price paid for them, and the quality of their work...

GLC03434.43

to Robert Livingston re: Mrs. Schuyler's slave, Livingston's cattle

Allyn writes to explain that he is unable to ascertain the location of Mrs. Schuyler's slave, and to account for the losses of some of Livingston's livestock. Docketed on address leaf. NS by Allyn on address leaf.

GLC03107.00211

to Richard Washburn Child re: wife's illness and international affairs

Signed as President on White House stationery. Child was ambassador.

GLC02793.074

to Robert Livingston re: plans to travel to Great Britain

John states that he will travel to Great Britain with his cousin, and expresses concern over what Samuel Vetch has already accomplished there. He also asks his father to abandon his suspicions of Sarah Knight. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01190

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia received a letter from Sam B. saying he hopes he can meet Moe.

GLC09414.0513

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia went to lunch with supervisor, she finds her supervisor annoying.

GLC09414.0511

to Estelle Spero

Diamond describes the experience of making a telephone call to Estelle.

GLC09120.195

to Ann Jeffery

Apprehension of not hearing from Ann, assuming she has fallen ill, British fleet going to sea, inhabitants partaking in military duties or evacuated, death of neighbor, boredom.

GLC01896.007

to Estelle Spero

Writes that he is suffering from the "empty week-end blues". Sidney puts this down to a visit from his parents, which was accompanied by constant references to home and Estelle.

GLC09120.045

Reproduction of painting, inscribed by Beatrice A. Patton to the Stockdales

Inscribed by Patton's wife, Beatrice Ayer Patton, to the Stockdales, with a short note to them both on the verso.

GLC06760.28

to J. T. Van Diver re: the ladies of Richmond; on Confederate Flag stationery

GLC07063.01

to Ellen Steele

Expresses his love to his fiance, and discusses the date of their upcoming wedding.

Excerpts:
"... You say if it will suit my convenience better you will postpone our wedding to the 26th ult instead of consummating it on the 19th. In such matters...

GLC02963

Collection level record (decimalized).

GLC03998

A vindication of the rights of woman : with strictures on political and moral subjects.

Inscribed by John Caldecott to C. W. Arrowsmith, with Caldecott's bookplate. First edition in original boards.

GLC04493

[Battle Hymn of the Republic].

Four pages.

GLC04352.07

Deportation, its meaning and menace; last message to the people of America.

Written by Berkman and Emma Goldman. After the author statement, the title continues: "Ellis Island, New York, U.S.A., December 1919." Colophon reads: "Ten cents a copy. Order from M. E. Fitzgerald, 857 Broadway, New York City."

GLC06222