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12 December 1793
Lear, Tobias, 1762-1816
to Tristram Dalton re: voyage across the Atlantic and arrival at Glasgow
Written to his business partner.
GLC03767.02
07 April 1842
Tucker, Tilghman M., fl. 1842
to Robert Letcher re: transmitting resolution of Miss. legislature re: Texas
Includes attached resolution to Congress re: annexation of Texas.
GLC03669
28 January 1834
Marshall, John, 1755-1835
to unknown
Acknowledges receipt of a catalog and states that "The Librarian alone is authorized to purchase for the law library of the United States." Pasted to support board.
GLC03360
15 June 1785
Jay, John, 1745-1829
to Samuel Johnson
Also signed by James Duane and Walter Livingston with Jay as agents for New York, and Elbridge Gerry, Samuel Holton, and Rufus King as agents for Massachusetts. Discusses Johnson's appointment as a judge in a boundary dispute between Massachusetts...
GLC03381
8 September 1875
Spinner, Francis Elias, 1802-1890
to Alexander J. Sheldon
States that he is receiving countless letters on the subject of the currency. Agrees that banks are quite powerful, "in truth they are the throne," and the banks have a hand in Congress and control over newspapers, but concludes that "this can't...
GLC03410.01
5 September 1800
Burr, Aaron, 1756-1836
to John Jay
Writes regarding a disagreement between them over his expenses for a trip to Hartford, Connecticut. Burr states he and Hamilton are in agreement over what they believed would be the expense payment structure for the trip.
GLC03304
21 February 1827
Taney, Roger Brooke, 1777-1864
to Nathaniel Williams
Analyzes a decision on the insolvency law. Discusses a university and the appointment of a committee. Mentions the Goodings case.
GLC03545.06
11 December 1835
Wise, Henry A., 1806-1876
Discusses an upcoming fraud court case and indicates that he does not know much about it. Refers Wise to Colonel James Polk of Somerset County, Maryland to get more information.
GLC03545.12
1845/10/02
Ward, Thomas W., fl. 1842-1862
to John Y. Mason re: Mason's purchase of land & instructions for recording deed
Discusses Mason's purchase of land in Texas and gives instructions for recording the deed.
GLC04897.03
1849
Two issues of Fort Laramie's "The Chugg Water Journal" and a watercolor of Indians [Decimalized]
Written at Fort Laramie
GLC05067
1833 ca.
Meiser, Edward S., fl. 1833
Map of the southern part of Texas
Map which belonged to Anthony Dey, a chief figure in the Galveston Bay & Texas Land Co. The map has had lands owned by the Company outlined in ink. Date inferred from provenance. Streeter, Texas 1137A and Philips Maps p. 843.
GLC02754
1835
S. Stiles & Co., fl. 1835
Map of colonization grants in Texas
Land grants in Texas. Streeter 1164. Once belonged to Anthony Dey.
GLC02759
1717/06/04
Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749
to Robert Livingston re: sale of the Island at Canastagione
Philip discusses selling the island of Canastagione, and trading operations with Indians. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.01145
1717/07/26
to Robert Livingston re: request for skins and pelts
Philip asks for skins and pelts, forwards a trunk left at Cousin Livingston's, and expresses fear that Indians are about to attack. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.01161
1864/02/01
Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865
to Edwin M. Stanton
Transport to return black colonists from Haiti. The colonists were freed slaves. In 1862, 450 African Americans were recruited to settle on the Island of Vache, off the coast of present-day Haiti. Small pox and mismanagement by a white government...
GLC03973
1811-1884
Phillips, Wendell, 1811-1884
Collection level record (decimalized).
GLC03998
circa 1870
Book signed and carte de visite of General George Armstrong Custer [Decimalized .01-.02]
GLC04007
1860
Album with 31 CDVs of prominent Mormons, including Brigham Young; Indians
Album includes Brigham Young, Indians, Salt Lake City buildings. Most with Salt Lake City imprints of Savage & Ottinger and Carter's Lake View Emporium.
GLC04264
1872/04/16
Sumner, Charles, 1811-1874
He is against the renomination of Grant, "believing him entirely unworthy." He also writes that Grant has "little thought for the colored race" and freedmen. re: attacking Grant's nomination
GLC04324
1839/12/19
Fillmore, Millard, 1800-1874
to Solomon Haven re: news from the capital and NJ, Clay expected to resign
Also reporting the (false) rumor that Clay would resign his Senate seat.
GLC03894
1700/06/19
Joseph, Henry, & Gideon, fl. 1700
"Propositions made by Joseph Henry & Gideon three Christian Maquase"
The three Christian Mohawks inform the officials of Albany that the Onondagas called them to a meeting where there would be no English men present. They explain that they felt it was their duty to inform the English of this occurence.
GLC03107.02056
1723/03/10
Van Horne, Cornelius, fl. 1721-1737
to Robert Livingston
Van Horne writes that a Thomas Cardle has just arrived from London after a 16 year absence, and believes himself to be the rightful owner of one of Livingston's enslaved people. Van Horne therefore warns Livingston to keep a close eye on this...
GLC03107.01553
[1768/11]
Indian Boundary Line as Settled by Sr. William & them in Nov[ember[ 1768
GLC03107.02166
1678/12/04
Andros, Edmund, 1637-1714
to Robert Livingston re: instructions for collecting the excise
Governor Andros thanks Livingston for his letter regarding relations between Indians and settlers. He also gives Livingston instructions on how to collect the excise revenues. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.01879
1849/08
Clay, Henry, 1777-1852
to Anne C. Lynch
Thanks Lynch for a signed collection of her poems that she sent as a gift. Written at the Allanlee House.
GLC04623.02
circa 1861-1910
Howe, Julia Ward, 1819-1910
[Battle Hymn of the Republic].
Four pages.
GLC04352.07
December 1859
Brown, John, 1800-1859
Stone print of John Brown's last written words with copy of original [Decimalized .01-.02]
Stone print of the last words of John Brown. "I John Brown am now quite certain that the crimes of this guilty, land: will never be purged away, but with Blood. I had as I now think: vainly flattered myself that without very much bloodshed; it...
GLC04463.08
1857-1880
Ivy, Edward, 1857-1880
Reconstruction archive: CSA parole & oath, Bailey Family contracts with freedmen [Decimalized .01-.16]
The collection includes a Georgia parole for the soldier (sometimes "Edwin") of New Orleans (#1), an agreement dated 5/22/1865 to register his plantation while abiding by the laws now protecting freedmen (#7); oaths of allegiance and amnesty (#2-4, 8...
GLC04522
31 July 1856
Pierce, Franklin, 1804-1869
[Appointment of John Geary as governor of the territory of Kansas]
Partially printed document signed by Franklin Pierce as President of the United States. Countersigned by William L. Marcy as Secretary of State. Accompanied by paper seal.
GLC00071
27 August 1884
Douglass, Frederick, 1818-1895
to Amy Post
Douglass writes to Post, a New York abolitionist and suffragist. Had been to Post's home in Rochester, and regretted her absence. Relates that he and Helen, his wife (they married in January 1884) had for their honeymoon traveled through Chicago...
GLC05819
1842/03/31
J., & G.S. Gideon (firm), fl. 1825-1858
Valedictory of Henry Clay, in the Senate of the United States
Clay announces his retirement and introduces his successor, John J. Crittenden. Briefly, Clay compares the senate to other legislative bodies. States that in November, 1840, he began planning to retire but remained because of President Harrison's...
GLC05863
1867/09/11
De Smet, Pierre J., fl. 1867
to Orville H. Browning re: accepting appointment as peace envoy among Indians
Written at St. Louis University
GLC05788.02
1867/03/12
to Lewis W. Bogy re: outlining Smet's services to U.S. as mediator
With docket and stamp of Dept of Interior 9/16/1867 and assorted newsclippings.
GLC05788.03
12 September 1819
Madison, James, 1751-1836
to Major Dana
Former President Madison answers an inquiry regarding employment prospects in Virginia: "The motives you assign for your letter, among which is a sense of duty to your parents, are entitled to respect. But I cannot encourage you to seek a fulfilment...
GLC05910
29 November 1859 - 2 December 1859
John Brown letter and broadside [decimalized .01-.02]
Letter written by John Brown shortly before his death, and broadside for a funeral service to him.
GLC05925
17 November 1842
Jamieson, Robert, fl. 1842
to William H. Tuck
A letter transmitting an excerpt of Virginia law on emancipation. Page one is an excerpt of the law "Old revised code of Virginia of 1800, cap. 103, section 36 - page 191 (which is the law of Alexa. County, D.C.)," lower half of page one is removed...
GLC06207
1850/04
Taylor, Zachary, 1784-1850
to Richard Taylor re: slavery debate preceding compromise of 1850
"Congress as yet has done but little, but discuss the unfortunate slavery question which is not yet adjusted and it is quite uncertain when it will be...."
GLC07643
1818/08/18
Jackson, Andrew, 1767-1845
to Henry Sherburne re: Treaty with the Chickasaw Nation
"Funds have been transmitted you to carry into effect the treaty with the Chickasaw Nation of the 30th of December 1815, and also for the payment of the annuity due them under that treaty for 1817...." Sherburne, a Rhode Island native, was...
GLC07644
November 27, 1871
Dewitt County Board of Freeholders
[Petition for election to determine if DeWitt County, Texas should aid in the construction of the Gulf Western Texas and Pacific Railway]
Made pursuant to a 12 April 1870 state act authorizing counties, cities, and towns to aid internal improvements. Signed by sixty-five men, several from both sides of the Sutton-Taylor feud. Date from docket.
GLC05249
1838
Parker, Mary, fl. 1838
Address to the free colored people of the United States
Published by Merrihew and Gun. Stab Stitched.
GLC06893
1870/06/16
Fish, Hamilton, 1808-1893
Passport of George Rice indicating complexion as "Dark"
Signed (?) by Hamilton Fish
GLC06817.02
1906, 1915/02/15
Avey, Elijah, fl. 1906
The Capture and Execution of John Brown: A Tale of Martyrdom
With thirty illustrations. Eyewitness account, inscribed. Printed by the Brethren Publishing House for the author and Publisher. Accompanied (.02) by publisher's prospectus, small printed leaf of Brown's last written words, photo of Brown's widow's...
GLC06806
1856/12/10
to brother and sister Adair re: concern for his son Owen
Written while on the run from authorities after Pottawatomie massacre: "Owen (my son) is I trust somewhere on the way from Iowa; but I have a good deal of anxiety about him, as I learn that I was hotly pursued even in Iowa. I can only say that God...
GLC07229
2 December 1859
to Aaron D. Stevens
Written on the day Brown was hanged from Charlestown Prison, Virginia, present day West Virginia. Writes in full, "He that is slow to anger; is better than the mighty; and he that ruleth his spirit, that he, that taketh a city" Solomon."; with...
GLC07230.01
1851-1860
Stevens, Aaron D., 1831-1860
to his brother and sisters [Decimalized .01- .13]
Group of 13 autograph letters signed of John Brown's associate about abolitionist activities in KA, IA, NM, and Charlestown. Written from various locations, including Charlestown jail awaiting execution for his participation in Harper's Ferry...
GLC07231
1812/05/23
Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826
to Lancelot Minor re: judgment on lawsuit
To be "levied on the negroes here". Overwritten in parts. Minor is at "Louisa"Written in Monticello
GLC07511
1820 ca.
Journal of Choctaw Treaty of Doak's Stand with Jackson's accounts of treaty
Signed twice.
GLC07562.02
17 June 1794
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
to Peregrine Fitzhugh
Discusses a prize of land for three [thousand] acres in Bourbon County, Kentucky. Requests the description and deeds to the land.
GLC02437.06122
1840/08/07
Adams, John Quincy, 1767-1848
To: Augustus E. Silliman.
Regarding threats to the government, including slavery: "The dangers to the duration of our Government are all within control of the people. We have nothing to fear from without upcoming elections, which magnify differences."
GLC07960
1840-1891
Slavery archive [decimalized]
Duley Family Papers, mostly by Enoch Duley and his son Enoch M. Duley. The papers consist of correspondence, deeds, land grants, genealogical material, land surveys and maps, a hymn book, and photographs, including cabinet cards, tintypes, and...
GLC06377
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