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New York tribune. [Vol. 24, no. 7,249 (June 29, 1864)]

Reports on various Civil War events, including a 27 June 1864 Confederate attack on General Ambrose Burnside's soldiers. Includes a tribute from a Kentucky slaveholder concerning an enlisted slave. Includes local reports, international news, and...

GLC08800

[Collection of typed military transcripts regarding James Sanks Brisbin] [Decimalized .01-.17]

These records are typed and witnessed by Albert L. Mills, first Lieutenant and adjutant of the first cavalry. Includes information regarding General James Sanks Brisbin's service in the Civil War. Brisbin's leadership, possible promotion in rank...

GLC01504.02

to Owen Lovejoy

Sumner, a United States Senator, writes to Lovejoy, a Representative from Illinois. Writes, "Here is Senate Bill 230, which you desired. We shall send you the Freedom Bill, & trust to your good votes & Providence." In a post script, notes that...

GLC02448.15

[Andrew Johnson bestows an award on two members of the Blackfoot tribe]

Countersigned by James Harlan as Secretary of Interior. Serving as President of the Unied States, Johnson awards Nootay-u-hah (or Short Gun) and his brother (both of the Blackfoot tribe) money and a silver medal for exchanging their horses for two...

GLC01993.01

to Fennelon Brown

Secretary of State Blaine writes to Chief Clerk of the State Department Brown telling him to "send to White House treaty with paper prepared yesterday in connection therewith." Blaine's memorandum is written in ink. The date on the piece is in...

GLC02504.43

Thirteenth Amendment resolution

Thirteenth amendment resolution ending slavery, partially printed and signed by members of both houses of Congress who voted for the resolution. A "Congressional" copy NOT signed by President Lincoln, partially printed on parchment with manuscript...

GLC10007

Photograph of Roosevelt [temp record]

GLC07002#92

to James Love re: running for President of Texas

Written as Vice President of Texas. Burleson was a friend of Love (Handbook of Texas II: 85)

GLC02571

Proclamation re: admission of Texas to the Union, with John Tod ALS

Issued by Jones as President of the Republic of Texas, calling all Senators and Representatives to convene a state government. Accompanied by a 2 p. John Tod ALS, Galveston, concerning the proclamation, written while commanding in the Texas navy.

GLC02560

to Joseph F. Spier re: hard times in city of Houston

A long and excellent description of Texas in 1841. Spier concludes by saying he planned to return home to the US. Written at Galveston

GLC02578

Republic of Texas, Austin county election results

Listing returns from Austin County for the election of President, Vice President, Senator and Representatives for the Repubic.

GLC02581

to Winfield Scott

General Jesup writes to General Scott to defend his military actions in Florida during the second Seminole War, which violated Scott's planned campaign. Written in a disrespectful tone, he remarks that "I am not a boy to be lectured by you."...

GLC02640

Reiteration of Livingston's petition

Povey restates the case Livingston makes via his petition regarding repayment of disbursements.

GLC03107.00324

Report to King William III re: Livingston's petition

Recommendation by the Lords of the Treasury to William III that Livingston be awarded £100 Sterling annually as a lifetime salary for his position as Secretary of Indian affairs. The signed Lords of Treasury include Godolphin, Ae. Fox, and J. Smith.

GLC03107.00325

"The charges of apprehending and securing Cockcatammuy & Callaquomy..."

An Itemized bill of expenses incurred in the capture and incarceration of two Native Americans.

GLC03107.00004

to Sarah Livingston Jay

Writes to his wife about family matters. Hopes to be with her in a few months. Expresses considerable pleasure over a letter written to him by his daughter Maria. Remarks that they have many reasons to be pleased with their children.

GLC02987

to Francis P. Blair re: wants appointment as Indian agent, with B.B. Johnson FF

GLC03209.20

Collateral letters sent to Francis P. Blair [Decimalized .27.01- .27.11]

GLC03209.27

Federal officer, standing full length oval portrait with flag. [1861-1865 ca.]

Officer standing in front of flag with arms crossed against his chest. The man wears a forage cap with infantry horn insignia and illegible unit affiliation. Photographer's name below: "Fred Uliuch Photographer 156 Bowery N.Y."

GLC05111.01.0575

Officers and enlisted men of an unidentified regiment [possibly, Pennsylvanians]. [1862-1865 ca.]

Approximately 38 Federal soldiers including three line officers posed in a field with unfurled standard colors [U.S.flag].

GLC05111.01.0360

to Nahum Capen re: politics in Indiana and Ohio

[vice presidents]

GLC02512.04

to: Tobias Lear

Invitation to "take a dish of Tea." Lear's address is identified as "33-Surry Street."

GLC02794.035

Tracts for the people. No. 1. Who were our friends in time of need?

Holden, editor of the Raleigh Standard, issues an extreme pro-slavery tract declaring, "Too much liberty, too much indulgence will be sure to injure both the slave and the master." Instructs slave owners to maintain strict discipline over their...

GLC02888

Marriage certificate of Louis Guillaume Otto & Miss de Crevecoeur

In Latin and French, witnessed by numerous people. Signed by Jefferson (serving then as Secretary of State). Also signed by Members of Congress Jeremiah Wadsworth, Jonathan Trumbull, Jr., NYS Supreme Court Justice Richard Morris, Vice Consul of...

GLC02895

[Appointment of William North to New York militia]

Signed by Jay as Governor of New York, countersigned by Lewis A. Scott as Secretary. Document appoints North as a Major Commandant of a Battalion of Militia in the County of Albany, New York. Note on verso, dated 16 July 1796, and signed by "R. Lush"...

GLC02542.13

Galveston entrance, Texas, from a trigonometrical survey under the direction of A.D. Bache superintendant of the survery of the coast of the United States

Map of the Galveston entrance in Texas from 1853. Sailing directions written on righthand side of document, including information about tides. Harbor shown is the Gulf of Mexico. Includes compass. Scale noted on bottom. Triangulation by R.H...

GLC02941

to Nathaniel Williams

Discusses their payment of $200 for a trial.

GLC03545.04

to Nathaniel Williams

Discusses a conflict between a recent Circuit Court ruling and an act of the Maryland legislature concerning William's role as trustee of the Elkton Bank.

GLC03545.09

to Nathaniel Williams

Discusses the proposal made in a legal settlement and states that Mr. Hack and others are not satisfied with it. Also mentions plans for a school. Includes a sketch of the proposed location of the school on the last page.

GLC03545.18

Collection of two letters from John Sergeant to Nathaniel Williams [Decimalized]

GLC03545.23

to Pierre Van Cortlandt

Refers to an enclosed letter (not present). Asks New York Lieutenant Governor Pierre Van Cortlandt to support the Federalist strategy to defeat New York Governor George Clinton by withdrawing from gubernatorial race. ". . . withdraw from a...

GLC04869

Report of the exploring expedition to the Rocky Mountains in the year 1842, and to Oregon and north California in the years 1843-'44

Published by Gales and Seaton. First edition. Inscribed to Samuel Marx by James Buchanan, with his signature. Recounts Frémont's 1842 expedition to Oregon, the second of his three expeditions. The folding map has been removed from the book (see...

GLC05103.01

to William W. Loring

Attempts to rectify the wrongs caused him by Loring in 1848 when he requested and was denied leave to assist his widowed mother. Lists several other examples of manipulative dominion towards himself as well as others in the company. "I grant that...

GLC02711.01

Reinstatement of Livingston as Secretary for Indian Affairs

Findings of the Lords of Trade and Plantations that Robert Livingston be reinstated as "Secretary for ye Indian affairs with his Salary of one hundred pounds Sterling per annum," supplemented with Queen Anne's orders that "the Governor or Commander...

GLC03107.00702

Reinstatement of Livingston as Secretary for Indian Affairs [copy]

Findings of the Lords of Trade and Plantations, supplemented with Queen Anne's orders that "the Governor or Commander in Chieff of her Majesties Province of New York for ye time being, is to give ye necessary Directions for Restoring and Readmitting...

GLC03107.00703

to Robert Livingston re: request for provisions

Sydenham asks Livingston to grind some corn that he has sent over with his enslaved person, and also to send the enslaved person back with some provisions.

GLC03107.01089

[Call for a convention of bankers in order to effect resumption of specie payments].

Also signed by George Newbold and Cornelius W. Lawrence. This circular letter addressing the Panic of 1837, invites bankers "in the several states" to meet on 27 November in New York City "for the purpose of conferring on the time when specie...

GLC03805.01

Minutes of the proceedings of the bank convention held in the City of New York on the 27th of November 1837.

With original printed wrappers, stab-stitched as issued. Printed by Bowne & Co.

GLC03805.02

Report of the delegates of the banks of the City of New-York, to the bank convention, held at New-York, on 27th November to 1st December 1837.

Title continues: "Published by order of the General Committee of the City Banks." The convention had been called to respond to the Panic of 1837, and the report argues for the return to specie payments. The General Committee was led by President of...

GLC03805.03

Collection of five letters of Roger B. Taney [Decimalized]

GLC03883

Message from the President...transmitting...treaties...between... Indians

Printed by A. & G. Way. Transmitting copies of treaties made with "sundry tribes of Indians."

GLC04101

Several conferences between... the Quakers...and.. the six Indian nations

GLC04098

[Emancipation of Hiram, an enslaved man]

One document dated November 7, 1848. Pertains to the emancipation of Hiram, a 32-year-old enslaved man. His height, weight and facial scar is described. Signatures included Samuel Sawyer, William Morrison, and William H. Russell, James H. Bullard and...

GLC04128.01

Billy Bowlegs and the Florida War.

Illustrated supplement to The Picayune newspaper. Describes its contents as a "faithful portrait of Billy Bowlegs, the last King of the Everglades." Explains activities in the Seminole Wars since 1835 and dubs Bowlegs a "keen, cunning and determined...

GLC04201

Petition for the payment of Robert Livingston's salary

The Commissioners for Indian Affairs, Peter Schuyler, Hendrick Hun[ter], John Cuyler, Henry Holland, and [J.] Abeel verify that Robert Livingston has worked dilligently as Secretary for Indian Affiars, yet has not received the salary due to him. They...

GLC03107.02092

Speech made to Coll. Robert Hunter

The Showenoos Indians welcome Coll. Hunter to New York, and state that they have come only to show him love and respect.

GLC03107.02099

Propositions made to Coll. Robert Hunter

The Showenoos Indians state that most of their men have gone hunting, but they wish to welcome Coll. Hunter to New York. In his response, Hunter states his disapproval with the Indians for having gone out hunting, but thanks them for their show of...

GLC03107.02100