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28 March 1781
Shaw, Samuel, 1754-1794
[Permission for John Thornton]
Allows Thornton to pass with his wife and child to the quarters of the [4th?] artillery regiment stationed at Newton, Pennsylvania.
GLC02437.09550
22 December 1787
Van Berckel, Peiter Johan, 1725-1800
to Henry Knox
Asks for advice on whether or not to go to church to attend the funeral of Mrs. Otto, since he is not "well enough acquainted with the customs of this country ..." Written in the third person and signed in text as "The Minister from the United...
GLC02437.03734
circa 1863
Foster, Stephen Collins, 1826-1864
Oh, Susanna.
Published in New York City by Charles Magnus. This song, written by Foster in 1848, includes four verses and a chorus. Contains a color print depicting a young man playing a banjo.
GLC03619.01.07
14 December 1852
Stowe, Calvin E., 1802-1886
to Anson Rood
Discusses the controversy surrounding his wife, Harriet Beecher Stowe, and Joel Parker that developed after she cited Parker as a pro-slavery preacher in her book "Uncle Tom's Cabin." Parker, claiming his statements were misrepresented, threatened...
GLC08965.02
2 September 1835
Cleaveland, Porter, fl. 1835
to Richard H. Field
A copy of a report of Porter Cleveland and wife Frances Winn Cleveland, responding to a complaint of Edward C. Ancell and wife Ann Winn Ancell, against John Winn, and others, regarding the administration of the estate of Thomas Winn, the father of...
GLC03434.63
5 January 1837
Winn, John, 1789-?
Report of John Winn, acting as "ally for George Winn," in a complaint against George Winn. Report given in response to a claim by Edward C. Ancel and his wife Ann Winn Ancel, regarding the division of the estate of Thomas Winn. John Winn states...
GLC03434.64
16 May 1780
Beal, Cato, fl. 1780
[Receipt of money paid]
Receipt of money paid for the services of a servant (likely a black servant) of General Henry Knox. Witnessed by Nabby Crocker and signed with Cato Beal's mark. Written in the hand of Samuel Shaw, Knox's aide-de-camp.
GLC02437.00808
20 February 1836
Ancell, Ann Winn, 1791-1862
to John Winn
Recalling, at her brother Winn's request, a conversation she had with their father when Diley, an enslaved person, first came to live with her. The conversation was regarding ownership of Diley, whose name appears on later slave value and hire...
GLC03434.31
1837 circa
Memo hiring negroes Tho Winn estate
A list of the enslaved people hired out from the estate of Thomas Winn. Lists names of the enslaved people and those who hired them, as well as dates and prices. Lists enslaved people hired out from 1825-1837. Notes that some of the accounts have...
GLC03434.62
6 March 1890
Adams, Anne Brown, 1843-1926
to Alexander M. Ross
Rain has been so heavy all winter that she and her family have been virtually unable to leave the house.
GLC03007.25
10 March 1862
Ewing, Philemon, 1820-1896
to William T. Sherman
Writes that his brother, Thomas Ewing and himself came to Cincinnati yesterday and relays that Ellen (Sherman's wife and Ewing's sister) and the children are doing well. Remarks on Sherman's role in the Civil War, " ... we watch with interest the...
GLC03601.02
17 March 1865
Fenton, Reuben Eaton, 1819-1885
to Fidelia E. Stanley
Governor Fenton follows up on a letter written by his military secretary (see GLC02710.44.01) and reiterates that there are currently no openings for a lieutenant in the 107th New York Volunteers, but states that the he will promote her son, Lucius T...
GLC02710.44.02
23 September 1863
Jones, John, fl. 1862-1864
to his wife
Complains about all the dust. Feels lonesome. Writes about an incident he had with a woman he met.
GLC05981.34
5 August 1862
Hallidy, Adam, M., fl. 1862-1865
to Margaret McClelland
Writes to his friend about the hot weather and having received the letter she wrote yesterday. Mentions having received two New York newspapers to keep him informed of what is going on at home. Asks about her plans to travel while he is gone....
GLC05522.01
17 September 1807
Harrison, William Henry, 1773-1841
[Slavery laws of the Indiana Territory]
Approved by Harrison and also signed by Jesse B. Thomas as Speaker of the House and B. Chambers as President of the Council (this is a copy). Title continues: "Laws of the Indiana Territory Comprising those Acts formerly in force and as Revised...
GLC08939
circa 1841
[Resolution regarding the licentious principles of slavery]
"From the Advocate of Moral Reform. Resolution passed at the last meeting of the Parent Society Resolved that the licentious principles & practice which form an inherent part of the system of Slavery wherever it exists, warrant this society in...
GLC06593.13
1861-1865
Garrison, Francis Jackson, 1848-1916
to Morse
Francis J. Garrison, William Lloyd Garrison's son and biographer informs Morse that he has found a room in a boarding house for him on Highland St. for $10 a week. Describes the room in detail. Asks if he would like to arrange to see it and to...
GLC07483.09
December 25, 1862-December 29, 1862
Spencer, George A., fl. 1862-1864
to his mother
Two letters on same sheet. The main portion contains a letter by Spencer to his mother (likely Mrs. Alice Spencer), written from "Camp parole Annaplis" (likely Annapolis, Maryland) and dated 25 December 1862. At the top of the first page is a brief...
GLC00653.21.02
August 1862
Cyril, M., fl. 1862
[Rail pass and train ticket]
Contains two items. The first is a permit for Sarah Lay to travel by "rail or river" at her expense, good for one day. Issued by Major J. W. Merrill, Provost Marshal, District of Cairo, and signed by [M. Cyril]. On verso is printed, "It is...
GLC01013.30
28 December 1943
Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008
to Morris "Moe" Weiner
Written at 2:30 PM in pencil on Arrow Head Lodge, Ellenville, N.Y. stationery. Sylvia says she has just left Moe this morning, at first she was sad; but is now feeling chipper and listening to some Russian records. There has been a lapse in time from...
GLC09414.0127
10 December 1847
Moore, John, 1826-1907
to Mary Moore, and Richard Moore
He suggests she be sure to do her hair properly; "attention to the toilette is an essential part of a lady's duty." He was pleasantly surprised to learn of Robert's new position. He is delighted to have been asked to be a groomsman at a wedding...
GLC04191.16
7 March 1944
Postcard of a Manhattan bridge.
GLC09414.0193
29 March 1944
V-Mail: Sylvia is happy spring is coming, updates Moe the political news.
GLC09414.0218
11 May 1944
Sylvia picks up where she left off, and mentions a car she has had trouble with recently.
GLC09414.0262
14 May 1944
Currently on vacation, Sylvia describes the people sees and the activities she is taking part in.
GLC09414.0264
27 April 1875
Hemans, Nancy A., 1843-?
to Alexander Shiras and Frances B. Shiras
Discusses the loss of Mary, her child, and takes solace in the idea that Mary will be with relatives in heaven. Mentions prayers and affirms her fidelity to God's will.
GLC02429.38
31 May 1943
Sylvia notes that since it's either hot, cold or damp, Oregon doesn't have any nice weather at all. Hopes he will soon know what his next assignment is. Is more than satisfied if he wants to just write about what's happening and not answer her...
GLC09414.0051
15 June 1850
Ewing, Thomas, 1789-1871
Widow's pension certificate
Widow's pension certificate for Isabella St. Clair, wife of Daniel St. Clair, Drum Major in the Revolutionary War. The certificate is sealed with the Department of the Interior seal. the docket indicates that the pension is to be paid in...
GLC02016.176
August 19, 1865
Powell, George May, 1835-1905
to Emma C. Small
re: He has settled affairs with his brother to look after Emma's interests along with a Dr. Taylor. He describes his brother Col. Paine's war work, and S.A. Crittendon's work in Tennessee after being imprisoned, poisoned, and involved in active...
GLC00687.013
25 January 1943
Diamond, Sidney, 1922-1945
to Estelle Spero
Diamond continues to describe his abode to Estelle. Sidney also instructs Estelle to save him a "corner of [her] mind and when [he] come[s] home [they] can oil it up, take of [sic.] the mist, dust it off and [they'll] [illegible] the same as always...
GLC09120.181
29 August 1942
Diamond discusses with Estelle the advantages of matrimony. Sidney outlines his day - student presentations in the morning and an inspection in the afternoon. He also describes his accommodation which now constitutes a tent.
GLC09120.098
9 August 1944
Sylvia writes that she received four letters from Moe. She also discusses saving money, mentions Esther, Max and Sammy Beeker.
GLC09414.0347
18 February 1863
Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865
to Father
He asks his father what Martha Watson thinks of him since he has been writing to her frequently.
GLC07705.141
25 August 1862
Jackson, Henry, fl. 1861-1864
to Richard H. Jackson
Martha Watson has been away which explains why Richard hasn't heard from her. He saw Mr. Austen the other day who asked about his son.
GLC07705.226
28 November 1862
He prays for his safety and writes that Marcy visited with her younger sister and is disppointed not to have received any letters from Richard.
GLC07705.242
28 April 1865
Sherman, William T. (William Tecumseh), 1820-1891
to General Howard
Asking General Howard to protect the wife of Confederate General Robert Ransom: "I take great pleasure in committing this lady and her family to the care & protection of Gen. Howard, and beg he will let one of his staff officers see the family and...
GLC09264
23 September 1865
Fuller, G.M., fl. 1865
to brother
Is glad that Franklin is doing well and is "so nicely situated" as reported in his last letter. Thinks that it must be "pleasant in the extreme" for him now that the war is at an end. Writes about all those that have suffered and sacrificed and are...
GLC03523.42.59
30 July 1862
Dewey, Orville S., fl. 1861-1902
to Mary "Mollie" McLean
He admonishes her for worrying too much about everything. He says she is too imaginative and envisions the worst about everything.
GLC02161.041
23 November 1862
Dewey, Mollie, fl. 1862
to mother
Mollie writes that Tom resigned and is coming home, though he wanted to keep it a surprise. She also writes that when Will comes, he will bring Fanny with him.
GLC02161.068
18 January 1862
He was worried for Mollie since he hadn't heard from her in a while. But she was fine. He predicts Major Whittany will go far in his profession. He likes him a lot. Written at Camp Niagara
GLC02161.015
18 November 1943
Diamond informs Estelle that he has just received five of her letters in one go, commenting on her seductive pose in a picture that she had sent him. He then responds to various pieces of information included in her epistles. Sidney ends the letter...
GLC09120.295
29 November 1943
Diamond tells Estelle that he enjoys thinking of her "more than contemplation of any thing or person." He then describes his company commander, who is "a stickler for having things done his way".
GLC09120.298
25 December 1943
Diamond informs Estelle that at last he has paid back the loan that he took out in order to purchase her engagement ring.
GLC09120.318
Diamond writes that he has enclosed a questionnaire that "concerns two misguided morons who for no other reason than lust, financial gain, and imbecility consider the problem of spending the rest of their natural lives making each other miserable."
GLC09120.410
23 May 1944
Diamond informs Estelle that he was menat to go to the general hospital to have his surgery, but instead he had managed to persuade the doctor to operate on him in the line hospital. Had he been moved, he "would have left on a certain morning on a...
GLC09120.416
4 June 1944
Diamond informs Estelle that he does not want a large family, but that he plans on "consulting" Estelle first.
GLC09120.426
2 July 1863
Graham, fl. 1863
to Thomas
In code. Docket reads "Col. C.B. White/Statement of Mrs. Miller/about 22nd & 45th Va"
GLC02414.341
24 September 1944
Diamond uses his reading of Montaigne's "Essays" to try and solve Estelle's friend Jan's "problem".
GLC09120.513
26 October 1944
Diamond expresses jealousy of a man named "Dick". He then discusses the "troubles" that Lt. Buchner had "with his wife, children and the "other" man." Sidney tells Estelle that, although he does not know what will happen to him before his return...
GLC09120.528
9 July 1944
Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988
to Sylvia Weiner
Moe is glad there was nothing wrong with Sylvia's throat. He feels he is cheating her with her short letters. He reminds her about the pen paint he asked for. He pictures them all in beach chairs having a good time.
GLC09414.1135
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