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To: Jesse R. Grant

Embarking on a new career, concerns about Julia traveling into free states with a slave.

GLC07997

to his brother Henry

Describes his wounds at Harpers Ferry: "I received six wounds there [his chest], three in my head, two in my brest and one through my left arm two in my head were the worst." Claims he is enjoying his time in jail, with the help of his jailer Captain...

GLC07231.11

to his brother Henry

Bids his brother farewell, with knowledge of his upcoming death. Encourages Henry to explore spiritiualism and to live rightly: "as you love yourself as you love man as you love woman, as you love god, work with your head heart and hands for the...

GLC07231.13

"Terms of hiring negroes belonging of T. Winn Est. & Drummond for 1833"

One document stating the terms by which people enslaved by John Winn would be hired out for work. Lists their names and amount charged, and names of the people requesting their labor. Document also states that they would be given winter clothes and...

GLC03434.35

[Receipt belonging to John Winn certifying the enslavement of Wanny and her two children]

One receipt dated January 12, 1831 belonging to John Winn. States the he paid $435.00 to enslave Wanny and her two children, John and Addison. Also signed by Jonathan B. Gilliam.

GLC03434.38

[Receipt for the sale of two slave girls]

States that forty nine dollars is owed to Minor C. Bradshaw in exchange for "two negro girls." Also signed by Jonathan Bradshaw, Joshua Barnard, Valentine W. Thomes, and Mildred Bradshaw, with her mark. Note on docket states that George Winn...

GLC03434.51

to her sister

Addressed to "My Dearly Loved Sister," probably referring to one of John Brown's daughters at North Elba. Expresses sadness at the death of Martha Evelyn Brewster Brown, Oliver Brown's wife, and remembers Oliver's love for her. Sends her condolences...

GLC06348.02

The Creek and Cherokee lands of Georgia and Alabama

Contemporary copy likely written by a staff member of a speech regarding removal that Benton delivered to the Senate. Argues that tribal chiefs should be given "gratuities" to convince them to sign treateis and clarifies troubles in negotiations...

GLC08995

to John A. Lynch

Denies he ordered the burning of Columbia, South Carolina. "The only interest I have in the burning of Columbia is in its true history... the firing was not done by the Authority of the US. The fire once begun the prevailing wind accounts...

GLC09035

[List of orders for a printed Congressional speech]

Partially printed. Lists the names and corresponding number of copies ordered for a print of a speech delivered 16 March 1872 in the House of Representatives. List includes three Representatives' signatures: Job Evans Stevenson (Ohio), Aaron Fyfe...

GLC03481.15.04

In the Senate of the United States. December 27, 1837. Mr. Calhoun submitted the following motion for consideration.

25th Congress, 2d session, no. 47. Calhoun's famous resolution establishing the orthodox state rights position. "Resolved, That in delegating a portion of their powers to be exercised by the Federal Government, the States retained, severally, the...

GLC00267.021.01

to Alexander M. Ross

Discusses her family's well being, and wonders about their place in God's larger plan.

GLC03007.44

The Battle for Stone River or Murfreesboro

Civil War lithograph "representing Gen. Palmer's Division, Col. Scribner's and Col. John Beatty's Brigades and the Regular Brigade, on the 31st of December, 1862; as seen from the position of the 15th and 19th Regulars while supporting Guenther's...

GLC08442.10

to Ann Conger

Misdated, possibly 17 June 1868. Explains to his wife that he does not write often because the post office is very far away. He believes the mountain air is good for him and feels better than he has in ten years. Says that the food seems to taste...

GLC04672.01

to Aaron Hobart

Explains that because he is on the Valuation Committee (which he describes as "an unpleasant situation"), he must obtain information about all "the taxable property in the Commonwealth [of Massachusetts]." Discusses the problems obtaining the...

GLC06313.04.116

to Aaron Hobart

Informs Hobart of the amount of United States Stock in Boston ($18,898,381.46). Hobart had been asked to discover this information for tax assessment purposes (see GLC06313.116). Written from the Treasury Department.

GLC06313.04.117

[Medal of Andrew Johnson]

Front of medal features profile of Andrew Johnson and the words "Andrew Johnson, President of the United States 1865." The verso, designed by Anthony C. Pacquet, features Columbia shaking hands with an Indian Chief in front of a bust of George...

GLC02779.02

to Theodore Parker

Senator Wilson thanks Reverend Parker for Parker's recent criticism of Wilson's speech on the topic of slavery and states' rights. Defends himself, stating "I deny the right of any state or nation to hold men in slavery, but I maintain the right of...

GLC08889

to John Y. Mason

Mentions that he is pleased that the United States District Attorney will not be reappointed and advises that it might be better to wait to remove him until his term ends. Recommends his son-in-law James Mason Campbell for an appointment as district...

GLC03883.02

New-York weekly journal. [Vol. 932, no. 51 (October 21, 1734)]

Contains an account of a meeting at Court, in London, between King George II, Queen Caroline, and Tomo Chachi, Indian king of the Creek Nation. News from The Hague reports on a battle fought between the French and Italian under the commands of...

GLC06108.03

Treaty Between the United States of America and the Appalachicola Tribe of Indians

Concerns the cession and removal from the Appalachicola Indians' Florida land and the remuneration they will receive. Authorized by President Andrew Jackson. Treaty arranged by James Gadsen, Commissioner on the part of the United States, and John...

GLC08055.02

Treaty Between the United States of America and the Arapahoe and Cheyenne Indians of the Upper Arkansas River

Concerns the cession of Arapahoe and Cheyenne land, their removal, and the remuneration they will receive. Authorized by President Abraham Lincoln. Treaty arranged by Albert G. Boone and F.B. Culver, Commissioners on the part of the United States...

GLC08055.03

Treaty Between the United States of America and the Chiefs of the Swan Creek and Black River Bands of the Chippewa Nation

Concerns the cession of Chippewa land, their removal, and the remuneration they will receive. Authorized by President Andrew Jackson. Treaty arranged by Henry R. Schoolcraft, Commissioner on the part of the United States, and the Chippewa leaders...

GLC08055.04

Treaty Between the United States of America and the Chippewa Nation of Indians

Concerns the cession Michigan land owned by the Saganaw tribe of the Chippewa nation, their removal, and the remuneration they will receive. Authorized by President Martin Van Buren. Treaty arranged by Henry R. Schoolcraft, Commissioner on the...

GLC08055.05

Treaty Between the United States of America and the Chippewa Indians of the Mississippi and Lake Superior

Concerns the cession of Chippewa land, their removal, and the remuneration they will receive. Authorized by President James K. Polk. Treaty arranged by Isaac A. Verplank and Henry M. Rice, Commissioners on the part of the United States, and the...

GLC08055.07

Treaty Between the United States of America and the Mississippi Chippewa Indians

Concerns the cession of Chippewa land in Minnesota, their removal, and the remuneration they will receive. Authorized by President Franklin Pierce. Treaty arranged by George W. Manypenny, Commissioner on the part of the United States, and the...

GLC08055.08

Treaty Between the United States of America and the Chippewas of the Mississippi and the Pillage and Lake Winibigoshish Bands of Chipewa Indians in Minnesota

Concerns the cession of reservation land in Minnesota, their removal, and the remuneration they will receive. Authorized by President Abraham Lincoln. Treaty arranged by William P. Dole, Commissioner on the part of the United States, Clark W...

GLC08055.10

to Judicial Santa Rosa

re: planned uprising against the crown. Cordero was the Mayor of Monclavia, Coahuila and Texas. Warns of an uprising planned by discontent Mexicans, French and Americans against the Spanish Crown.

GLC06301.02

[Probate document relating to an orphaned Texan]

Probate document regarding "Martha J. Guthrie Minor heir of Robert and Casandra Guthrie" recording an account of $15 to her guardian, John Alley, for "schooling, clothing, and boarding." Stapp, signing as justice of the peace for Jackson County...

GLC06624.08

to Walter Harris

Replies to Harris letter, written and signed 1 March 1904, inquiring if Cleveland "entertained a negro, C.H.J. Taylor, of Kansas, at dinner" at the White House during his presidency. He heard the information in a speech given on the floor of the...

GLC08931

to Everett

Writes to her husband who is currently in Boston. Mentions having received a letter from James (possibly a brother) who was seriously ill and has since forsaken California. Thanks Everett for sending papers, which are just as appreciated as letters...

GLC06573.04

Treaty Between the United States of America and the Red Lake and Pembina Bands of Chippewas

Concerns the cession of Chippewa land in Minnesota and the Dakota Territory, their removal, and the remuneration they will receive. Authorized by President Abraham Lincoln. Treaty arranged by Alexander Ramsey and Ashley C. Morrill, Commissioner...

GLC08055.11

Treaty Between the United States of America and the Boise Fort Band of Chippewa Indians

Concerns the cession of Chippewa reservation land near Lake Vermillion in Minnesota, their removal, and the remuneration they will receive. Authorized by President Andrew Johnson. Treaty arranged by Dennis N. Cooley and E.E.L. Taylor...

GLC08055.12

Treaty Between the United States of America and the Swan Creek and Black River Chippewas, and the Munsee or Christian Indians

Concerns the cession of reservation land in Minnesota, their removal, and the remuneration they will receive. Authorized by President James Buchanan. Treaty arranged by David Crawford, Commissioner on the part of the United States, and the...

GLC08055.13

Treaty Between the United States of America and the United Nation of Chippewa, Ottowa, and Pattawatamie Indians

Concerns the cession of land along the western shore of Lake Michigan, their removal, and the remuneration they will receive. Authorized by President Andrew Jackson. Treaty arranged by George B. Porter, Thomas J.V. Owen, William Weatherford...

GLC08055.14

Convention Between the Choctaw and Chickasaw Indians

"Articles of Convention and Agreement" made on 17 January 1837 allowing the Chickasaw to create a district within the Chocktaw land and to have representation in the Chocktaw General Council. Authorized by President Martin Van Buren. Ratified on 24...

GLC08055.15

Treaty Between the United States of America and the Delaware Indians

Concerns the cession of Delaware land at the fork of the Missouri and Kansas Rivers, their removal, and the remuneration they will receive. Authorized by President Franklin Pierce. Treaty arranged by George W. Manypenny, Commissioner on the part...

GLC08055.18

Treaty Between the United States of America and the Ioway Tribe of Indians and the Band of Sacks and Foxes of the Missouri

Concerns the cession of Indian land between the State of Missouri and the Missouri River, their removal, and the remuneration they will receive. Authorized by President Andrew Jackson. Treaty arranged by William Clark, Superintendent of Indian...

GLC08055.19

Treaty Between the United States of America and the Menomonie Nation of Indians

Concerns the cession of Menomonie land in Wisconsin and the remuneration they will receive. Authorized by President Andrew Jackson. Treaty arranged by Henry Dodge, governor of the Territory of Wisconsin, and the leaders of the Menomonie on 3...

GLC08055.21

Treaty Between the United States and the Menomonee Indians

Concerns the cession of Menomonie land in Wisconsin, their removal, and the remuneration they will receive. Authorized by President Franklin Pierce. Treaty arranged by Francis Huebschmann, Superintendent of Indian Affairs, and the leaders of the...

GLC08055.22

Treaty Between the United States and the Menomonee Indians

Concerns the cession of Menomonie land in Wisconsin, their removal, and the remuneration they will receive. Authorized by President Franklin Pierce. Treaty arranged by Francis Huebschmann, Superintendent of Indian Affairs, and the leaders of the...

GLC08055.23

Treaty Between the United States of America and the Miami Tribe of Indians

Concerns the cession of Miami land in Indiana, their removal, and the remuneration they will receive. Authorized by President Martin Van Buren. Treaty arranged by William Marshall, Commissioner on the part of the United States, and the Miami...

GLC08055.24

Treaty Between the United States of America and the Otoes, Missouries, Omahaws, and Yankton and Santee Bands of Sioux

Concerns the cession of Menomonie land in Wisconsin and the remuneration they will receive. Authorized by President Andrew Jackson. Treaty arranged by John Dougherty, United States agent for Indian Affairs, Joshua Pilcher, United States Indian sub...

GLC08055.26

Treaty Between the United States of America and the United Bands of the Otoes and Missourias

Concerns the cession of Menomonie land in Wisconsin and the remuneration they will receive. Authorized by President Andrew Jackson. Treaty arranged by Henry L. Ellsworth, Commissioner on the part of the United States, and the leaders of the Otoes...

GLC08055.27

Treaty Between the United States and the Ottoe and Missouria

Concerns the cession of lands west of Missouri River, their removal, and the remuneration they will receive. Authorized by President Franklin Pierce. Treaty arranged by George W. Manypenny, Commissioner on the part of the United States, and the...

GLC08055.28

Treaty Between the United States of America and the Four Confederated Bands of Pawnees

Concerns the cession of Pawnee land south of the Platte River, their removal, and the remuneration they will receive. Authorized by President Andrew Jackson. Treaty arranged by Henry L. Ellsworth, Commissioner on the part of the United States, and...

GLC08055.29

Treaty Between the United States of America and the Chiefs, Headmen, and Warriors, of the Pottawatamie Indians; Mota, a Pottawatamie Chief, and his Band; Comoza, a Pottawatamie Chief, and his Band; and Muck Rose, a Pottawatamie Chief, and his Band

Concerns the cession of Pottawatamie reservation land in Indiana and the remuneration they will receive. Authorized by President Andrew Jackson. Treaty arranged by William Marshall, Commissioner on the part of the United States, and the leaders of...

GLC08055.30

Treaty Between the United States of America and the Chiefs and Delegates of the Pottawatamie Tribe of Indians

Concerns the cession of Pottawatamie reservation land in Indiana and the remuneration they will receive. Authorized by President Andrew Jackson. Treaty arranged by Abel C. Pepper, Commissioner on the part of the United States, and the leaders of...

GLC08055.31

Treaty Between the United States of America and the Chiefs and Delegates of the Pottawatamie Tribe of Indians

Concerns the cession of Pottawatamie reservation land in Indiana and the remuneration they will receive. Authorized by President Andrew Jackson. Treaty arranged by Abel C. Pepper, Commissioner on the part of the United States, and the leaders of...

GLC08055.32

Treaty Between the United States of America and Mes-Quaw-Buck, a Chief of the Pottawatamie Tribe of Indians, and his Band

Concerns the cession of Pottawatamie reservation land in Indiana, their removal, and the remuneration they will receive. Authorized by President Andrew Jackson. Treaty arranged by Abel C. Pepper, Commissioner on the part of the United States, and...

GLC08055.33