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to George Bancroft

Ohio Representative Thurman recommends Thomas Henry Looker for the position of midshipman to Bancroft, Secretary of the Navy. This document also includes Ohio Senator Allen's recommendation and signature.

GLC02504.36

[Receipt recording George Washington's repayment of a loan]

Harrison, Secretary to General George Washington, confirms Washington's repayment. Harrison writes from Neshaminy Camp, Pennsylvania.

GLC02505.22

to Mr. Warner re: contribution to Bimetallic Union

Written on personal stationery. Concerns splitting royalties to benefit the Union.

GLC02504.04

to Millard Fillmore re: information on state prisons

GLC02504.16

to Dwight Foster

Both Ames and Foster were U.S. Congressmen from Massachusetts. Mentions details of taking his family to Springfield and then to New York. Says Connecticut Congressman Chauncey Goodrich and his wife might join them and that they would "make a company...

GLC02505.02

to unknown

Informs that he has read Mr. Edson's affidavit concerning the pardon of a man named Cummings. Discusses the pardon case.

GLC02505.28

to his sister re: fighting for Texas with the "Louisiana Grays"

Written as an officer in the Texas Army in the Louisiana Grays. Mentions his new land ownership and his affection for a young woman.

GLC02574

to Judge W. Hardin & Capt. William M. Logan re: mobilizing militia

Letter signed as President of Texas, countersigned by acting Secretary of War Jacob Snively.

GLC02580

Authorization of Charles Harrison to borrow $50,000 on faith of Texas (c/s Rusk)

Countersigned by Thomas J. Rusk, as Secretary of State.

GLC02591

to Speakers of Gen. Assembly of state of NC re: forwarding a copy of treaty

GLC02470.05

to Alexander S. Latty

Offers Judge Latty an appointment as his private secretary and hopes he will accept. Expresses only one reservation, that Latty's health may not be good enough for him to come to Columbus, Ohio. Written as he was about to take up duties as Governor...

GLC02999

Legal document re: Livingston's financial obligations

Concerns a mortgage that Livingston loaned to Thomas Dongan to finance expeditions against the French and Indians of Canada. The document also serves as a bond to Jacob Harwood and Richard Merriwether. Docketed on recto.

GLC03107.00280

The Black Hawk War, including a preview of Black Hawk's life

Signed and published by Frank E. Stevens, 1205 Chamber of Commerce Building. Discusses the events of the 1832 Black Hawk War in which Sac and Fox tribes, under the leadership of Black Hawk, fought against United States army and militia troops in...

GLC03168

Collection of four letters of Francis Spinner concerning his reluctance to accept the Republican nomination for NY State Comptroller [Decimalized .01-.04]

GLC03225

to J. E. Boos

Reminiscences about John Brown by a former follower. Gives a physical description of Brown, and discusses Brown's conviction to always fight for what was right. "He said the Lord had created him to be the deliverer of the slaves from bondage, the...

GLC03227

Appointment of Daniel D. Wynant as Captain in Republic of Texas Regiment

Signed on behalf of the Executive Committee.

GLC03263

T.E. Kelby Co. K 17th Texas Rn Cavalry [ambrotype] with eye-patch [cased]

Title from note on back. Half-length seated pose. The man wears an eye patch over right eye, has civilian dress and carries his gloves in his right pocket. The ambrotype has an unusual mat made of perforated bright green paper. A tag reads "11.2.A...

GLC05111.01.0490

to Mr. Willings & Francis

Insurance premium for voyage to China.

GLC02505.45

to John Y. Mason re: a recommendation for Edward A. Morrison

Vice President under Martin Van Buren.
[vice presidents]

GLC02512.06

to Tobias Lear re: invitation for President George Washington from Mayor of Philadelphia

GLC02794.026

to Tobias Lear re: excuses for not accepting an invitation from the President

Written as Governor of Pennsylvania. Attached to GLC 2794.041. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC02794.027

to unknown [in French]

News from La Grange, from Fanny and Camilla Wright about Nashoba, sent to an unknown doctor. Year supplied by Robert Crout. Original owner claimed this letter mentioned the "slow freeing of the blacks."

GLC02874

The Texas cook book.... [first Texas cookbook]

Edited by the Lady's Association of the First Presbyterian Church. Standard fare plus some ethnic dishes. With 60 interleaved manuscript recipes.

GLC02936

County map of the state of Texas

County map of Texas from 1887. Colored in pink and green. Includes a smaller map of the "plan of Galveston and vicinity." Page numbers on top of map are 64 and 65. Published by Wm Bradley & Bros.

GLC02942

Rules of the House of Warriors Adopted 12-07-1903 [Creek Indians]

Pamphlet containing rules of behavior when in assembly. Printed in English and Creek.

GLC03775.02

To the Right Worshipfull And Honorable Gou'vonnor Richard Nicolls

Clute and Bruyns, residents of Albany County, request Governor Richard Nicolls to approve thier purchase of a parcel of land from the Indians. Nicolls approves the purchase.

GLC03700

to Samuel Jones Mumford

New York Senator North, a former aide to Baron von Steuben, offers words of wisdom and advice to Mumford on the topics of education, knowledge, virtue, and success. Encourages Mumford to pursue an honorable lifestyle and not to disappoint his...

GLC03372

[Authority to affix the seal to a treaty with Umpqua Indians and the Calapooia Indians in the Umpqua Valley]

Partially printed document signed as President. Treaty made on 29 November 1854. One bust engraving of Franklin Pierce included.

GLC03335

to Caspar W. Wever

Discusses his opposition to President Andrew Jackson and future campaign plans being considered in Congress. Also discusses making public appearances and public entertainments.

GLC03573

Letters of the Ewing family to William T. Sherman [Decimalized .01-.11]

Letters of the sons of Thomas Ewing, Philemon (9), Hugh (1) and Charles (1), mostly concerning family matters, including eight to General W. T. Sherman.

GLC03601

to Abraham Van Hoorn

Discusses the patenting of Indian lands in New York. Expresses concerns that their "adversaries Mr. Rutgers Bleeker & Compy. design to take in more Land than they purchased from the Natives." Discusses what actions they should take to protect...

GLC03652

to Nathaniel Williams

Reports on the health of Judge [Sewal?]. Mentions the decision on the insolvency law. Remarks that he does not know when the Goodings case will be tried.

GLC03545.03

to Nathaniel Williams

Discusses a payment he must make and states he is unable to pay it at the time because money he was expecting did not come through. Hopes to be able to pay it next time he is in Baltimore. The year could be either 1823 or 1825 because the...

GLC03545.13

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: request for more stoves

Stevenson asks Robert, Jr. to send him some more stoves to make up for being over-charged on the last shipment. He also states that he has tried to procure some Indian deer skins, but has not had any luck thus far.

GLC03107.03314

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: sending down a slave

Philip writes that he has sent down an enslaved person, and advises Robert, Jr. to either sell him, send him to Madiera, or to put him on a vessel if he can.

GLC03107.02714

[Treasury Department circular].

Discusses payment of public debt and Department of the Treasury matters, including a procedural change aimed at reducing fraud. Accompanied by engraving (GLC04842.08.02).

GLC04842.08.01

to James Winchester

Discussing appropriate division of compensation among sailors who salvaged the French ship "Blaireau." Chase discusses the situation and offers his advice. On subject of a black sailor who helped during the salvage, says if he is free he deserves a...

GLC04765

Color bearers of a N.Y. zouave regiment [probably, the 5th N.Y. [Duryee's Zouaves]. [1861-1862 ca.]

Three of the men hold standard [U.S.] colors. Their uniforms included scarlet pantaloons, blue jackets with red trim, and red sashes with light blue trim. Imprint on verso: "Photograph by Stacy. 691 Broadway, New York."

GLC05111.01.0300

Yosemite and the big trees of California

Half-title: "E.S. Denison's Yosemite Views." Lithographed by H.S. Crocker & Co. Contains 50 black and white lithographic plates of Yosemite. Has map, tour schedule for 1881, and black and white illustrations.

GLC04968

Election Proclamation by the Governor! [elections before the Civil War]

Setting Texas elections just before the Civil War.

GLC04945

to James Lesley Jr.

Discusses the early organization of a regiment in New York. States that if Captain G.A. Siedel has a regiment ready with a minimum of 866 men or a maximum of 1046 men, they will be mustered into service. Gives other instructions on related...

GLC02728

Account of money disbursed to soldiers by Richard Earl of Bellmont

P.1 lists the different sums of money paid to individual soldiers at Albany. P.2 contains a memorandum of 15 August 1698 noting the delivery of rum to the Indians of the five nations.

GLC03107.00441

A Journal of the proceedings in the detection of the conspiracy [New York slaves]

Full title: "A Journal of the Proceedings in the Detection of the Conspiracy formed by some White People in conjunction with Negro and other Slaves, for burning the City of New-York in America, and murdering the Inhabitants." Published in New York...

GLC04205.01

Proposals of the 5 Nations to Robert Hunter

The Sachems ask the Governor and Lieutenant Governor of New York to pay the salary of Robert Livingston, who has served the position of Secretary of Indian Affiars without receiving a just salary.

GLC03107.02104

Account with Indian Nations [in Dutch and English]

Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.02108

Propositions to Governor Hunter with an answer

The Sachems explain that they have received word from the Far Nations that they desire to make peace with Governor Hunter and the 5 Nations, and also that they wish to travel and trade with freedom. Governor Hunter replies that the accepts the...

GLC03107.02120

Proposition to the Mohawk Sachems [in Dutch]

GLC03107.01994

Discourse on Schenechtady with an answer [in Dutch]

GLC03107.02007

"The humble Peticion of Adam Vroman"

Vroman explains to the Mayor and Aldermen of Albany that a number of years ago a Mohawk Sachem gave him a tract of land, which is now included in a grant by the county of Albany to purchase another piece of land. Vroman therefore asks if he may...

GLC03107.02015

Proposition to the Sachems of the 5 Nations [in Dutch]

GLC03107.02133