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25 April 1876
Trinwall, B.F., fl. 1876
to Blanche Kelso Bruce
An explanation of debt collected by Sterling, the debt comes to $358, but $25 was paid by Sullivan on the Senator's orders.
GLC09400.025
3 September 1877
Scott, Charles, fl. 1877
A letter in regards to a debt owed by J.E. Ousley, to Senator Bruce to the amount of 15511.84. Scott however, is writing to say that Ousley is in a lot of debt with no way to pay it off, so getting his money might be a difficult task. Scott however...
GLC09400.033
21 June 1879
Lehman, Chas, fl. 1878-1879
to James Hill
This letter from Lehman is a request recently/soon to be open spot that Hall had formerly held. He is writing to see what Hill's opinion on him receiving the position now.
GLC09400.041
21 March 1876
Lewis, John S., fl. 1876
This letter mentions that Lewis had previously sent Senator Bruce a letter that must have been lost. He mentions a note/debt that Lewis knows about and was going to suggest taking/paying for. According to the docket Lewis is a relative.
GLC09400.042
20 June 1899
Leonard, M.D., fl. 1899
A thank you letter for all the efforts of Senator Bruce in helping to get a position for a friend of Leonards.
GLC09400.144
12 January 1878
Lee, Henry W., fl. 1878
Lee is asking Senator Bruce for any help he could give to help Lee find a position; he has been unemployed for a year. The docket has a note on the bottom reading "no chance or hope".
GLC09400.145
4 January 1879
Buchanan, G.M., fl. 1875-1879
This is a series of a letter, a separate docket, and an envelope all concerning a request from Buchanan for help in getting an appointment.
GLC09400.071
30 April 1878 - 19 May 1878
Hill, Frank, fl. 1877-1878
A series of two letters, with a separate docket, both concerning the appointment of Hill to a position.
GLC09400.083
12 May 1879
Bruce, Edward, fl. 1879
This is series of a letter and a separate docket, both concerning Ed Bruce, the Senator's brother and his request to purchase a house from Senator Bruce.
GLC09400.094
Circa 1876
Burtown, Ino. A., fl. 1876
This is a short note that says the document that was originally forwarded with it was to be destroyed after reading. According to the docket the original document was about delegates to the convention in Cincinnati, which occurred in 1876. There is...
GLC09400.134
9 February 1876
Dedrick, W.W., fl. 1875-1876
Dedrick is writing Senator Bruce to let him know that he recently got a telegraph from the attorney General that says he can defend himself. Dedrick also writes to discuss Alcorn the other Senator for Mississippi now holds the patronage, and assures...
GLC09400.205
25 March 1876
Sykes, T. A., fl. 1876
Sykes is offering Senator Bruce help in locating lodgings for the convention on April 5th 1876.
GLC09400.212
circa 1789-1794
Randolph, Edmund, 1753-1813
[Notes]
Notes dealing with the United States relationship and treaties with the Indians. A portion of the documents states, "Instead of acknowledging the Indians to be the proper owners, may it not be as well to change the idea, so as to say, that the U.S...
GLC02437.09880
circa 1864
Escape of 'contrabands' from Col. Avery's estate near Petersburg Virginia
Pencil sketch signed "S.H.S." The siege of Petersburg lasted from 15 June 1864 to 25 March 1865.
GLC09153
4 September 1839
Noble, Patrick, fl. 1839
to George R. Gilman, Governor of Georgia
Letter about the crisis over fugitive slaves and the landmark Supreme Court case, Prigg vs. Pennsylvania, which determined that states were not required to enforce slave laws of other states. From South Carolina Gov. Patrick Noble to Gov. of Georgia...
GLC09141.01
21 August 1784
Hodgdon, Samuel, 1745-1824
to John Bryant
Marked as a copy on the docket. Encloses a receipt (not included) for the return of stores he received from Hartford, Middletown, and New Haven, Connecticut. Asks for information about the availability of other stores and provides further...
GLC03432.042
16 April 1785
Notes he received the receipt for Bryant's last return. Mentions that General [Henry] Knox has yet to arrive but is expected any time. Says he will notify Bryant of any new regulations and for him to continue assisting Mr. Byers.
GLC03432.050
9 January 1795
Discusses the progress on the armory Mr. Ames is establishing (see GLC03432.059). Asks Bryant to continue assisting Mr. Ames with the armory. Any cleaning and repairs to muskets are to be completed first followed by constructing muskets of the...
GLC03432.060
18 August 1795
Reminds Bryant that all the returns need to list is what have been received and delivered since the last return. This will save Bryant trouble in the future. Informs Bryant he cannot receive a credit for the ducks until Hodgdon receives a voucher...
GLC03432.063
9 January 1796
Encloses (not included) a minute of the inaccuracies on Bryant's return that must be accounted for. Reminds Bryant again to provide more details on his returns and to remember to list all alterations. Says that full returns are unnecessary, Bryant...
GLC03432.065
14 January 1826
Marston, John, fl. 1806-1826
to Aaron Hobart
Writes about the proposed reorganization of his son's (Lieutenant Ward Marston) corps in the Marines. He is worried this will adversely affect his son's rank and asks Hobart for advice. Mentions President John Adams, "I was last evening with the...
GLC06313.04.445
1881
Hartsuff, Arthur, fl. 1870-1893
to Alice Hartstuff
re: Hartsuff sends money and instructions "in a nut shell" for investing it. He advises his wife to invest the money wisely and suggests that expanding into the lot that adjoins their current home would be a wise choice if she could make certain...
GLC05201.008
1848
The Black Code of the District of Columbia in Force September 1st, 1848
A compendium of the laws for slaves in Washington DC, The Black Code of the District of Columbia in Force September 1st, 1848, printed in New York by the Anti-Slavery Society.
GLC09401
1845
Walker, Jonathan, fl. 1845
Trial And Imprisonment Of Jonathan Walker, At Pensacola, Florida, for Aiding Slaves to Escape From Bondage.
First ed., Boston: Published at the Anti-Slavery Office. 4 illustrations. [Inspired John Greenleaf Whittier to write The Man With the Branded Hand, included in subsequent editions.]
GLC09387
1857-1864 ca.
[Carte de visite of Owen Lovejoy]
Signed carte-de-visite of Radical Republican congressman Owen Lovejoy from Illinois. Lovejoy's Princeton, Ill. homestead was an important Underground Railroad station.
GLC09410
22 August 1864
Arthur, B.F.
to Colonel R.B. Johnson
Governor Bonham's secretary asks the state agent to turn over for prosectuion "the names of the Sheriffs who have made default in executing the law in relation to procuring Slave Labor - together wiht the names of witnesses &c.... in all such cases...
GLC09227
2-4 March 1863
to his sister
Unidentified soldier of the 16th New Hampshire Volunteers in Mansfield, Louisiana, describes a prayer meeting at a black church, visits to New Orleans, and army life. "We are thinking that the Conscription Act will go rather hard with some of the...
GLC09231
7 July 1794
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
to Lucy Knox
Expresses regret over Lucy's absent. Informs her he has ordered her bread, rhubarb, and a hind quarter of veal. Comments he will send for her if he does not go out after dinner. Mentions he needs to head east but is unsure if he will be able to go...
GLC02437.06138
1796/06/15
Jay, John, 1745-1829
Proclamation condemning riotous proceedings on the Manor of Livingston
Oversize file at PML.
GLC03107.05428
15 August 1848
Smith, Gerrit, 1797-1874
To J. K. Ingalls, editor of the Landmark, New-York
Smith writes, "I hardly need say, that I am deeply interested in the present movement against the extension of slavery; and that I infinitely prefer the election of the candidates, who are identified with it, to the election of the Whig and...
GLC04717.14
7 July 1849
At the meeting of the "Church of Peterboro," held July 7th, 1849, the following Resolutions were passed, without a dissenting voice...
Accuses a clerk and store owner who sell liquor as being "out of...place" for preaching the gospel. A second resolution attests that no members of the Church of Peterboro are guilty of voting for anti-abolitionists or drinking intoxicating liquors....
GLC04717.50
1856
Kelley, William D., 1814-1890
An Address Delivered by Hon. William D. Kelley at Girard Avenue, Above Eleventh St. on October 3rd, 1856
Published by "Philadelphia Morning Times", No. 3. Discusses various topics including the character of the Republican Party, threats of dissolution of the Union, and emigration from the South to the North. Includes a map of the U.S. showing "free...
GLC01265.05
10 November 1859
Scott, H.L. (Henry Lee), 1814-1886
General orders No. 5
A printed copy issued by Headquarters, New York, commending Assistant Surgeon John Moore for his immediate and kind attention to the wounded after an engagement with Indians on 14 August 1853. Includes description of the skirmish near Box Elder...
GLC04194.23
03 October 1832
Gerry, Ann, fl. 1832
to unknown
Discuss making a claim to Congress for the remaining salary of her late husband, Vice President Elbridge Gerry. Efforts include contacting John Quincy Adams, a longtime family friend.
GLC08219
24 November 1856
Brown, John Jr., 1821-1895
to Gerrit Smith
Written right after his release from arrest in Lindenbille, Ohio: "All of our Family have now returned from Kansas, except my brother Frederick who was shot in cold blood a few hours before the battle of Osawattomie. We have not however given over...
GLC08361
28 February 1814
Wilson, John, 1777-1848
Asks Hobart for recommendation letters "addressed to the President" and to "call on Judge Adams & get him to write." Mentions that he believes "Ch. Willis" has been nominated by the president to a (unspecified) post.
GLC06313.04.032
1 June 1879
Tarbell, J., fl. 1879
wants senator to appoint M.C Chase
GLC09400.487
11 April 1879
Timble, John, fl. 1879
reminds him of his promise to see Secretary Sherman about an appointment for his son.
GLC09400.494
7 May 1880
Turner, C., fl. 1880
urges the senator to look after his promotions.
GLC09400.516
22 March 1880
Richardson, H.N., fl. 1880
wants promotion in interior departement.
GLC09400.518
5 October 1879
Thompson, Victor, fl. 1879
wants to speak with him about having a position when he visits.
GLC09400.443
5 March 1879
Buck, Geo. W., fl. 1879
writes he must annoy him for an appointment of some kind.
GLC09400.464
5 February 1879
Beadle, Henry, fl. 1879
asks him to consider and report upon the case of Martha J. Robinson.
GLC09400.470
26 March 1879
Cann, J.M., fl. 1879
asks senator for a copy of his discharge.
GLC09400.471
16 January 1879
McWillie, Nugent, fl. 1879
thanks him for covering asst. Treasurer for four dollars in the of New York County vs. Harry's [illegible]
GLC09400.496
25 May 1880
Simms, C.C., fl. 1880
wants a post office at Pelehatchue.
GLC09400.500
27 May 1880
Townsend, J.B., fl. 1879-1880
acknowledges receipt of circular advocating Blaine and Bruce. It meet his approval and he has read it to many colored friends.
GLC09400.501
7 February 1880
Tapley, James, fl. 1880
notes the vacancy in the special agency corps of the interior department; wants the place.
GLC09400.526
10 March 1880
Turner, H.W., fl. 1880
urges senator to rush Terry Robinson's pension bill.
GLC09400.527
20 April 1880
Tate, T. S., fl. 1875-1880
writes that efforts are being made to close the post office at Othello. says the office is necessary despite public opinion that it is dead. wants senator to use influence to keep it open.
GLC09400.529
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