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Reminiscences of Old John Brown

An account of John Brown's time in Kansas, based largely on George W. Brown's recollections. Title page states "The Truth at Last. History Corrected...Thrilling Incidents of Border Life in Kansas." Attempts to be fair, "neither am i laboring to...

GLC00267.213

to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead

One letter from Archie D. Nelson to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead dated November 13, 1973. Nelson is against the impeachment of President Nixon. States that Nixon’s Moscow Summit of 1972 helped improve the economy and that he has "done more peace...

GLC09613.02.1908.01

to John Linton

Requests Linton send him about 1000 bushels of cement as soon as possible for the grouting of the old piers which were part of the project to build the first suspension bridge, the Allegheny Suspension Bridge at Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Also...

GLC06344

Of Sight and Sound, Letters from an American Abroad

One pamphlet entitled, "Of Sight and Sound, Letters from an American Abroad," dated 1959. Consists of letters from Lester B. Granger, executive director of the National Urban League dated 1958-1959. Letters were sent from Rangoon, Burma, Karachi...

GLC09640.194

[Mississippi cotton plantation diary and journal]

Signed in inner front cover in August 1850, where English notes that his father, James English, moved from Kingsport, Tennessee to Madison County, Alabama in 1818. Records that James took him, and left his sister in Salem, North Carolina, and his...

GLC05496

to Mrs. O. W. Lebert

General Beauregard, Commander of the Department of South Carolina, Georgia and Florida, writes to Mrs. Lebert in Alabama, on "the 158th day of the siege" (referring to military activity in Charleston Harbor). He relates that he transmits photographs...

GLC06395

to parents

Marched from Kelly's Ford back towards Rappahannock Station, where there was a battle a week before. Crossed the Rappahannock River and marched six miles to their current location, "but I presume we shall not be here a great while." Cavalry had...

GLC09355.027

Gazette of the United States. [No. XLVII (September 23, 1789)]

Reports on the Senate proceedings and prints twelve proposed amendments to the Constitution, an early form of the Bill of Rights. Reports on a debate in the House of Representatives on judicial salaries. Contains news from Europe, including the...

GLC01063

[Bond on the estate of John M. Bingley].

Signed by Jane Bingley and Thomas J. Nance as co-administrators, and John T. Stuart and Lincoln as legal counsel. Bingley and Nance give bond for 2000 dollars as administrators of John M. Bingley's estate, who died in Morgan County on December 4...

GLC05807

to Henry Knox

Writes that he met Colonel Smith [William Stephens Smith] at the Post Office, who informed him that he would be going to Philadelphia to see Knox within the course of a month. Discusses payment of a bill of Knox's brother William; Randall will...

GLC02437.05231

to Owen Horsfall

He is sending the Draft for $100 he intended to enclose in his previous letter. He quit the mail service a month ago and is planning to go to Nome by way of Seattle. The winds are strong buildings must be propped up to withstand them. He is no...

GLC05245.36

[Photograph of four people]

One photograph of four people dated December 1944. The photograph features four people posing for the camera. There are two men and two women in swimsuits. Behind them is a mountain with snow.

GLC10047.02.369

Mustering Out Pay Scale Top Due for $300

One newspaper clipping entitled, "Mustering Out Pay Scale Top Due for $300." Pertains to legislation passed for mustering out payment for those served in the military to men and women.

GLC09993.351.03

[Photograph of a group]

One photograph of a group circa 1920. The photograph features a group of four women sitting on chairs beneath trees. Behind them is a cabin. The whole image is surrounded by a geometric border.

GLC10047.02.262

[Scrapbook of James M. Bailey]

Professionally prepared scrapbook entitled "History Set Right," published in 1869, with 2 pamphlets and 2 maps bound into the book. Also bound in are two colored lithographs of the "Manassas" and the "Louisiana" (original 19th century binding stubs...

GLC04965

to Mary West

Written by Lewis to his sister Mary. Continues the letter on 30 August and 5 September. Disparages where he is stationed, saying it is desolate and lacks civilized life. Says he has been made an executive officer again, due to personnel changes on...

GLC03836.37

[Short poem]

Short poem taking up both sides of the piece of paper. The sides are numbered one and two.

The poem repeatedly refers to someone named 'Maggie'

GLC02150.50

Special Report of the Mountain Meadow Massacre

One report related to the Mountain Meadow Massacre printed in 1902. It contains the testimonial of J. H. Carleton's investigation of the Mountain Meadow Massacre which took place September 7 -11, 1857. He details the death of 120 people who were...

GLC09539

Battle Hymn of the Republic and Suffrage Song

One undated broadsheet with a print of the Battle of the Republic by Julia Ward Howe. Also on verso "Suffrage Song to be sung to the tune of 'America.'"

GLC09748

Woman Suffrage and the Marriage Relation

Long broadsheet, printed letter to the editor of the Hartford Courant.

GLC06981

Account of Margaret Vetch

GLC03107.01326

Account of Marte van Bergen

The account records debts and credits from March 1733 to February 1737.

GLC03107.02504

Account of Mr. Patterson and Adella Heutte [in French]

GLC03107.03735

Account sheet

Account between John Livingston and Margaret Vetch. Verso contains mathematical calculations. Docket [from an unrelated document] on recto.

GLC03107.00808

to Henry Knox

Informs Knox he is leaving for Baltimore, Maryland tomorrow. Says he would be happy to be of service to Knox and speaks highly of Mrs. Lucy Knox and their daughter Lucy Knox.

GLC02437.07721

Photographs of circus performers, including Tom Thumb, circus set-up, etc.

Three carte de visites, two of Tom Thumb and wife. Twelve cabinet cards featuring various circus performers, most wearing street clothes. Three 20th Century 8x10 prints ca. 1919. One shows setting up of the midway, another is of Ruth Cohen and her...

GLC05508.068

to [James Madison], re: concerning a will in the Willis family

Note docketed and signed on the verso by Edmund Pendleton, April 4, 1763. Probably sent to James Madison, Sr., concerning a will relating to his ward, Mary Willis.

GLC00099.013

to Lena

Ada Joy writes to Selina about teaching.

GLC00066.149

to Henry Pearce

The letter discusses teaching.

GLC00066.151

to Father and Mother

The letter discusses teaching. The letter is written from "Shiloh," but no state name is given.

GLC00066.152

to Julia Patten

Mentions her search for a house. Informs that he is leaving for a trip south to Charleston or Savannah and that on his way home he will visit her and Mr. Patten. Expresses doubt as to whether or not his wife will accompany him. Addressed from the...

GLC00431.03

[Money order to Hetty Atkins]

Knox orders Hetty Atkins to receive £4.19. Verso is signed twice by a Cyrus Forbes stating he partial payments on 8 July and 18 July.

GLC02437.08583

[Award to Maria Nunns for punctual class attendance]

Nunns' teacher was Caroline Whiting from Public School No. 15. Signed as member of the school board.

GLC08736

Full length carte de visite view of Javanese girl brushing her hair

Imprint of Woodbury & Page, Java, on both recto and verso. Pencil and ink inscription on verso reads: "A Porto Rico Belle."

GLC00241.29

Full length carte de visite portrait of Javanese woman in elaborate headdress

Imprint of Woodbury & Page, Java, on both recto and verso.

GLC00241.31

Half length seated carte de visite portrait of young Javanese woman

Imprint of Woodbury & Page, Java, on both recto and verso.

GLC00241.33

to Miss Avison

John Wesley encourages her in her faith and gives her practical advice on how to increase it. With a side note: "Do not measure the length of your letter by that of mine, I have a thousand avocations."

GLC00496.111

to Peggy Fabian

He writes to a young lady with his "hope that you grow up a staunch American woman - and a lady." Letter written on personal stationary.

GLC00793

[Check payable to Woodword & Lathrop for $6.70]

Check no. 14. Drawn on Riggs & Co. Cleared 19 June 1890.

GLC00733.02

[Promissory note for $104]

Cosigned by Adaline Russell (possibly Hancock's sister). Payable to Thomas T. Turner, Trustee (see GLC00733.01). Drawn upon Lucas Bank in St. Louis, Missouri. The amounts owed to trusts Turner was in charge of are specified by Turner on the verso...

GLC00733.03

[Account]

Account of various items for Sarah Lyons Flucker paid by the late Henry Knox. Items listed by date.

GLC02437.08727

Photographs of circus performers, including Tom Thumb, circus set-up, etc. (# 1-14, 16)

Three carte de visites, two of Tom Thumb and wife. Twelve cabinet cards featuring various circus performers, most wearing street clothes.

GLC05508.068.01

to Henry Jackson

Discusses financial matters conerning various people including Betsy Winslow. Mentions General [David]

GLC02437.06236

Money order to Mary Pelham

Henry Knox orders Henry Jackson to pay Mary Pelham "eight pounds six shillings and eight pence" and charge it to Knox's account.

GLC02437.08579

[Jane Durham's bill owed to Henry Knox]

Durham owed £3.7.6. Top half in Knox's hand. Durham signed the bottom of the bill stating she "Recd. the Contents."

GLC02437.08363

Three calling cards + envelope:

St. Paul's Church, ; Joseph Cox, Monument St.; and Miss Louisa Gittings

GLC02234.43

[Photo of unidentified woman in black dress]

Carte de visite of a woman. Inscription on the enclosure suggests it may be Alice Oliphant.

GLC02171.11