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May 14, 1865
Redrussa, J., fl. 1865
to George May Powell
re: In response to a deal to sell GMP's Great National Picture in Mansfield, Redrussa has only sold one photograph.
GLC00687.055
April 12, 1866
Howard, Emily B., fl. 1866
re: This is a request for publications with a promise to write soon.
GLC00687.060
22 September 1864
Wirt, John, fl. 1864
to Bill Kessler
Writes to his cousin. Provides direction to California. Explains he cannot join him because of his job. Complains about his new stepmother. Writes, "thare never was a bigger fool than my father when he married that girl whenever thare is any work...
GLC03523.52.66
7 December 1943
Diamond, Sidney, 1922-1945
to Estelle Spero
Diamond talks about making an "ark" in which to escape the rain, and then rowing to fetch Estelle. He writes that someone has taken out a subscription of "In Fact" for him, complaining about its biased nature.
GLC09120.305
13 August 1944
Diamond informs Estelle that, even though he was jealous of "Stan", he is unable to "stay sore" at her. He mentions the fact that they seldom have political discussions in his company, continuing to discuss the one Southerner's attitudes towards...
GLC09120.477
7 May 1793
Lear, Tobias, 1762-1816
to Henry Knox
Mentions a Frenchman who is with the Wabash Indians (not an interpreter) and who asked President Washington for a pair of boots and some stockings. Washington wants the man to be given the items if he has not received them before. Tells Knox "you...
GLC02437.05891
26 August 1790
Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826
Jefferson, Secretary of State, writes Knox to hastily give his thoughts on the "treaty of Hopewell, the act of cession of N. Carolina and the act of acceptance by Congress." States that Congress's act of acceptance followed the Treaty of Hopewell...
GLC02437.04700
5 November 1852
Smith, Gerrit, 1797-1874
To the voters of the Counties of Oswego and Madison
Complains that he was nominated for a Congressional seat, a position he did not seek. Assures he will not resign, but will perform his duty, pursuing abolition from his position. Includes his political creed, asserting that slavery is not in the...
GLC04717.36
24 November 1862
Churchill, Byron, 1846-?
to: Drazilla Churchill.
Churchill complains of the sheer number of African Americans in the South, and shows reservations about allowing them to become free: "[I]f the nigers are free…then you will see how them Black Devils will flock for the north and I am sure we don't...
GLC03859.11
[1861-1865]
Brady, Mathew B., 1823-1896
"Negro Group on Aikins [Aiken's] Farm, The Residue of 65 Slaves. Farm 3000 acres."
Group of twelve African Americans (including men, women, and children), and three white soldiers: one on horseback behind the group, and two visible to the left. Written near Petersburg, Virginia.
GLC03029.41
1783
L'Enfant, Pierre Charles, 1754-1825
[Ink wash drawing of eagle medal for the Society of Cincinnati]
Ink wash drawing of the eagle medal L'Enfant proposed for the society. In his letter to Baron von Steuben at the founding convention, he described two medals and recommended the one drawn here (see GLC04379.23). The actual medal issued resembles...
GLC04379.24
1863
Chase, Salmon P. (Salmon Portland), 1808-1873
Authentic speeches of S.P. Chase, Secretary of the Treasury, during his visit to Ohio, with his speeches at Indianapolis, and at the mass meeting in Baltimore, October, 1863
Printed by W. H. Moore. A collection of fifteen speeches given at various locations. The speeches range in topics including European intervention of the war, possibility of abolition in Southern states, and characteristics of the war.
GLC01265.15
Drake, Charles D. (Charles Daniel), 1811-1892
The Wrongs to Missouri's Loyal People
Speech given before a convention at Jefferson City, Missouri on September 1 , 1863. Denounces the "conservatives" of Missouri as disloyal secessionists and Southern sympathizers. Expresses his outrage for the injustices done to the loyal people of...
GLC01265.18
1844/01/22
Ogden, F.W., fl. 1844
Report to Texas House of Representatives re: condition of archives w/ "A Card"
Clerical manuscript damaged with loss of text in margin. Authentic copy. (Docket misdates).
GLC02145.05.01
3 February 1844
"A Card"
Two copies of the Ward broadside, "A Card," responding to Ogdin & Grammont report on archives, 1844/02/03, 33 x 20 cm.
GLC02145.05.02
8 April 1794
Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809
Discusses the possibility of war with the British. States while he hopes war is avoidable, the British should be held accountable for the depredation done to their property. Reports Mr. [Ebenezer] Dunton says the alterations Knox requested to the...
GLC02437.06075
16 July 1794
Wayne, Anthony, 1745-1796
Clerical copy in the hand of War Dept. clerk Samuel Lewis. Discusses the Indians retreat from Fort Recovery and the routes they took. Believes the Wabash Indians and Patawatimes Indians, ranging from 250 to 300 each, broke off from the main body...
GLC02437.06147
20 September 1839
Grand Jury
The Grand Jury finds the following fact
Relates details pertaining to the sailing of the Amistad, the mutiny of the captives on board, and the ship's subsequent capture near the coast of New York. Mentions Lieutenant Thomas R. Gedney, commander of the brig Washington and other persons...
GLC05636.06
7 April 1863
Burnett, Lawrence T., fl. 1862-1863
The confederate states. [Vol. 6, no. 39 (April 7, 1863)]
General order providing regiments and battalionw with ordnance wagons. Response of "Nuff Ced." Poems. Fugitive slave ad. Large cream and tan floral pattern.
GLC06208.23
3 May 1865
Walbridge, Charles E., 1842-?
to Louise Walbridge
Appointed Inspector of the Quartermaster Department for the Department of North Carolina. Reports that there are 3,500 contrabands colonized on the island, and describes a large seminary at Raleigh.
GLC04663.62
17 January 1840
Forsyth, John, 1780-1841
to William S. Holabird
Fearing that his letter of 12 January had not reached Holabird, Forsyth reiterates President Van Buren's instructions regarding the Amistad. Writes "... I have to acquaint you with the desire of the President that you take the necessary measures to...
GLC05636.19
November 1839
[Testimonies regarding the capture of the Amistad]
Created at Connecticut District Court in November 1839. At the top, states: "Schooner Amistad plea to jurisdictions & matter of it- Baldwin says most extraordinary objections & c Circuit Court said only that so long as the matter was pending before...
GLC05636.12
1794
Iroquois Treaty
Negotiations with General Chapin leading up to the Canandaigua Treaty (Nov.,1794) which was part of Washington's tactics to contain British agitation of the Indians and establish peace with the Nations.
GLC08332
1858-1883
Stauffer, David M., 1845-1913
"Sketchings, 1886, D.M. Stauffer, Lancaster City, Penna"
One sketchbook entitled, "Sketchings, 1866. D.M. Stauffer, Lancaster City, Penna," by David M. Stauffer dated 1866. Consists of ink and watercolor sketches depicting people (including African Americans in Louisiana), landscapes, coats of arms, and...
GLC07713.02
11 January 1815
Wilson, John, 1777-1848
to Aaron Hobart
Sends his condolence to Hobart for the death of his child, as well as his congratulations for "Sister M. on the birth." Discusses political matters of the day, commenting on the correspondence of John Quincy Adams, Albert Gallatin, and J.A....
GLC06313.04.040
11 January 1821
Ritchie, William, 1781-1842
Mentions that Mr. Thorndike, who believes Ritchie has influence with Hobart, has requested another ship sent to the Pacific Ocean, for the protection of commerce. Notes that there may be "some danger of increasing our Naval force in that Sea, lest...
GLC06313.04.091
13 December 1797
Winthrop, James, fl. 1797-1798
to Joseph B. Varnum
re: thanks for copy of president's speech, troubles with France, popularity of war with Spain. {6}
GLC03845.01
05 April 1798
re: thanks for copy of president's message, sending town resolution against war with France [resolutions not included]. {7}
GLC03845.02
1867/06/24
To: J.Q.A. Ward. Re: receipt for Ward's payment of $15.00 toward preliminary studies for a pedestal design to a Lincoln monument.
Pencil inscription in different hand reads: "All right - thanks!!" 2 cent stamp in center. Note: docket appears to be wrongly addressing contents of note.Docket reads: "M[illegible]. Architect, Shakespear [sic] Pedestal in C[entral]. Park
GLC06343.293
A Few Scenes in the life of A "SOJER" in the Mass 44th
Illustrated Civil War diary by a soldier in the 44th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry. Written from camp at New Bern, North Carolina. Sketchbook illustrated with thirty-eight pencil editorial-type cartoon sketches satirizing the Northern press...
GLC08200
22 November 1861
Cushing, Edward H., 1829-1879
The Tri-weekly telegraph. [Vol. 27, no. 104, whole no. 1401 (November 22, 1861)]
Battle of Guyandotte, Virginia. Governor's message to the state senate and house about Texas war resources, taxes, etc. Local court cases. Editorial correspondence describing journey from Texas to New Orleans. Call for troops.
GLC05959.51.002
14 March 1862
The Tri-weekly telegraph. [Vol. 27, no. 142, whole no. 3522 (March 14, 1862)]
List of donations to the Ladies' Hospital Association. Confederate prisoners in Chicago. Editorial on disloyalty in Travis County. Letter from a high private. Aid for families of volunteers.
GLC05959.51.028
28 April 1862
The Tri-weekly telegraph. [Vol. 28, no. 18, whole no. 3513 (April 28, 1862)]
Minutes from the Confederate Congress. Texans at Shiloh. News from the Rangers. Battle of Elkhorn. Tribute of respect to the Brazos Lodge.
GLC05959.51.031
30 April 1862
The Tri-weekly telegraph. [Vol. 28, no. 19, whole no. 3514 (April 30, 1862)]
Danger that New Orleans has fallen, with an editorial on the state of New Orleans. First aid information. Reprint of the conscription law. List of casualties in Moore's Regiment. Federal comments from Nashville. Report from the Texas Rangers.
GLC05959.51.032
3 April 1863
The Tri-weekly telegraph. [Vol. 29, no. 8 (April 3, 1863)]
Plea for farmers to plant corn instead of cotton. Letters from Alexandria, Galveston. Editorial on England's policy.
GLC05959.51.060
3 April 1865
Houston tri-weekly telegraph. [Vol. 31, no. 4, whole no.3891 (April 3, 1865)]
Graphic description of the Battle of Gaines Mill, Mr. Lincoln's last speech.
GLC05959.54.47
8 May 1865
Houston tri-weekly telegraph. [Vol. 31, no. 19, whole no. 3906 (May 8, 1865)]
Davis reported to have gone to Trans-Miss. Dept. or Europe, taking half a million dollars.
GLC05959.54.55
14 October 1861
J.A. Cowardin & Co., (publishers), fl. 1853-1880
Daily dispatch. [Vol. 20, no. 87 (October 14, 1861)]
General McClellan's Latest Orders, General Fremont Hailed as Chief of the Abolitionists, Official Report of General Jackson, The Tretreat of Rosecrans - Full Particulars.
GLC05959.56.086
30 November 1864
Houston tri-weekly telegraph. [Vol. 30, no. 176, whole no. 3840 (November 30, 1864)]
Interesting from New Orleans, Typhoid fever very bad in Washington, Fighting in the Valley.
GLC05959.54.11
21 December 1864
Houston tri-weekly telegraph. [Vol. 30, no. 185, whole no. 3849 (December 21, 1864)]
Message by Governor Brown of Georgia, Confederate Congress Proceedings, Attempt to Assassinate General Grant, Yankees Preparing Peace Propositions for South, Reports of a Late Washington Dispatch - Speakership of the 39th U.S. Congress, Resignations...
GLC05959.54.19
circa 1861
Hudson, A.L., fl. 1861
Ellsworth's Avengers
Published by J. Wrigley at 27 Chatham Street in New York. Marked No. 844 at the top. Sung to the tune of "Annie Lisle." That song is an 1857 ballad by Boston, Massachusetts songwriter H. S. Thompson. The song is about the death of a young maiden, by...
GLC03617.10
3 October 1862
Richmond Whig & public advertiser. [Vol. 39, no. 79 (October 3, 1862)]
President Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation.
GLC05959.71.03
24 March 1791
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
to Winthrop Sargent
Informs Sargent that Major General St. Clair has left Philadelphia for Fort Pitt. McClure will inform Sargent "fully of the arrangements for the campaign and probably request that you would assist him." Notes the operations suggested will likely...
GLC02437.04890
1898 ca.
Scribner's magazine
Roosevelt (in full-length profile) presenting Frederic Remington's statue of a bronco (on table behind Roosevelt)
Caption "Roosevelt, Theodore" in red ink on front,
GLC07002.63
View of Roosevelt facing camera, presenting Remington statue.
Caption "Roosevelt, Theodore" in red ink on front .
GLC07002.64
Three-quarter profile of Roosevelt presenting Remington statue.
Caption "Roosevelt, Theodore" in red ink on front . Same image as GLC07002.64, but with the top-left and top-right corners folded.
GLC07002.65
Roosevelt addressing Rough Riders while presenting Remington statue.
View of statue is unobscured. Caption "Roosevelt, Theodore" in red ink on front .
GLC07002.66
View from crowd of Roosevelt speaking to Rough Riders while presenting Remington statue.
Caption " Roosevelt, Theodore" in red ink on front .
GLC07002.67
View from crowd of Roosevelt at head of receiving line upon presentation of Remington statue.
Group of women visible at back of crowd nearest the camera.
GLC07002.68
Two unidentified Rough Riders .
Equipped with rifles and bedrolls, both full-length and facing front, with camp visible in background. "Spanish War" inscribed on verso
GLC07002.37
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