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"A JOINT RESOLUTION..."

Full title reads "A JOINT RESOLUTION, RESPECTING THE GRADUAL EMANCIPATION OF SLAVES, AND COLONIZATION OF PEOPLE OF COLOR WITHIN THE UNITED STATES." Respecting the Graduate Emancipation of Slaves, and Colonization of People of Color Within the United...

GLC04521

The Great Orations and Senatorial Speech of Daniel Webster

Collection of 16 antebellum pamphlets, including several scarce and rare items, touching on the major political topics in post-Jacksonian politics, mainly the future of slavery. Partial contents: "The Great Orations and Senatorial Speech of Daniel...

GLC09233

to Annie Nowlan Savery

One letter addressed to Annie Nowlan Savery from Susan B. Anthony dated New York, May 10, 1882. Requests that she notify her when she has arrived home. Asks that she report to Rachel G. Foster who will be traveling with May Wright Sewall from North...

GLC09755

Opening argument of Mr. Butler, of Massachusetts, one of the managers on the impeachment of the president

Address given before the Senate. Accuses President Andrew Johnson of undermining Congress authority, vetoing laws that promoted peaceful reconstruction of the nation, and not punishing rebels.
A resolution for Johnson's impeachment was passed in the...

GLC01265.30

A draft to the Legislature of the State of Massachusetts

Title from docket, which is in the hand of Samuel Shaw. Requests better treatment of men in the military service and for their families. Content comprises Pickering's redrafting of those that have been struck form GLC02437.00855.

GLC02437.00856

to Nicholas Gilmore re: destruction of Indian towns

Writes concerning his belief in a state conspiracy "I believe the present design of the state is a general destruction of the Indian towns."

GLC02470.01

A Defence of the Constitutions of the government of the United States...[1st ed]

First Edition. Vols. 1-2 issued 1787; vol. 3 issued 1788. Each volume inscribed by Adams to the famous French diplomat Charles M. Talleyrand, who in turn gave them to someone else. In this work, Adams forcibly states the principles on which he...

GLC04878

to [Henry Knox]

Informs Knox that he (Higginson) spoke to Congress, including "Mr. Maddison," about forming a special convention to revise the Articles of Confederation. Discusses the need to draft a new document for the basis of government as the "Confederation is...

GLC02437.10209

to Henry Knox

Discusses a bill under discussion in the Court [probably the General Court of Massachusetts] dealing with "revenue collection." Had planned to leave the following day for New York, but believes that he will have to delay the trip for business...

GLC02437.04278

to Henry Knox

King, a Continental Congressman, discusses Knox's eastern [land] claim: "I am uninformed of the merits of your eastern claim, but presume they are such as sufficiently warrant the report of the committee on your applications, and therefore am...

GLC02437.03159

to Daniel Parker

Requests a meeting with Parker to arrange "for the future Supply of the Posts. I am now to request that you will cause the Issues of Provisions to be made until further Order and that you will come on hither that I may adjust the Means of future...

GLC02437.02848

to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead

One letter from Rene Cowley Pahner to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead dated July 25, 1974. Cowley Pahner supports the impeachment of President Nixon and writes, "I appeal to the honor, decency and responsibility of all members of the Judiciary...

GLC09613.02.0873

to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead

One letter from J. Amielaui Armstrong to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead dated October 29, 1973. Armstrong writes in support of the impeachment of President Nixon. She mentions that people are scared. She declares, "Impeachment is urgently called for...

GLC09613.02.0013

[Sealed certification of the Thirteenth Amendment]

Seward, Secretary of State, certifies accompanying true copy of Thirteenth Amendment (GLC03264.02). Contains faded seal and fragmented dark blue ribbon. Partially printed on United States Department of State paper.

GLC03264.01

Va. Resolutions recommending amendment to bar aliens from Congress

Also asking that aliens be barred from the Judiciary and Executive departments.

GLC03765

[Last page of 1838 message to Congress]

"Whatever differences of opinion may exist as to the expediency of vesting such a power in the Judiciary in a system of Government constituted like that of the United States, all must agree that these disparaging discrepancies in the law and in the...

GLC03994

Declaration of sentiments of the American Anti-Slavery Society. Adopted at the formation of said society, in Philadelphia, on the 4th day of December, 1833.

Leaflet published by the American Anti-Slavery Society, printed by William S. Dorr. Concludes with "We charge upon the existing national government, that it is an insupportable despotism, wielded by a power which is superior to all legal and...

GLC06200

Women Suffrage by Federal Constitutional Amendment [inscribed]

Inscribed to Congressman Robert Crosser. First edition published by National Woman Suffrage Publishing. Inscribed "To Congressman Robert Crosser, Compliments, Carrie Chapman Catt"

GLC06891

to James Madison re: need for a strong Federal government

The letter discusses the necessity for a strong Federal government, settlement of loans and elections, and the urging of John Taylor of Caroline for Congress.

GLC00099.110

Speech of Mr. Clay, of Kentucky, on the subject of abolition petitions. Delivered in the Senate of the United States, February 7, 1839.

Printed by Gales and Seaton. Stab-stitched. Clay argues, "The liberty of the descendants of Africa in the United States is incompatible with the safety and liberty of the European descendants. Their slavery forms an exception... to the general...

GLC00267.370

Speech of the Hon. Henry Clay, of Kentucky, on taking up his compromise resolutions on the subject of slavery. Delivered in Senate, Feb. 5th & 6th, 1850. As reported by the National Intelligencer.

Printed by Stringer & Townsend. Bright yellow wrapper, as issued. Includes an advertisement for the book "Companion to the field sports of North America" on the inner front cover. Clay writes, "Look at all history- consult her pages... look at...

GLC00267.374

Recueil des loix constitutives des colonies [french compilation of US documents]

French compilation of documents relating to American independence and self-rule, including state constitutions. Includes Declaration of Independence, Articles of Confederation. Dedicated to Franklin.

GLC01720

to unknown

Secretary of State Smith sends a cover letter with a copy of a proposed constitutional amendment (not included) banning persons holding foreign titles from public office to the New Hampshire legislature. The amendment did not pass.

GLC01623

to Henry Knox

Submits an account of rations. Marked as private on address leaf. Writes, "We are fondly hoping that Congress will determine to form the new Government at this place, in which Case I expect we shall have the pleasure of your & Mrs. Knox's Company-"

GLC02437.03935

to Henry Knox

Discusses the Constitutional Convention, and cannot predict the result. Hopes Congress, the states' legislatures, and the community at large will adopt the government agreed upon in the Convention. Is convinced that such government is the best that...

GLC02437.09414

State legislatures' resolutions regarding Kansas and slavery [Decimalized .01-.08]

34th Congress House of Representatives Miscellaneous Documents. Contains resolutions passed by the state legislatures of Kentucky, Ohio, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Maine, Iowa, and Michigan. Apparently disbound from a larger volume....

GLC08452

Speeches and Papers Relating to the Rebellion and the Overthrow of Slavery

Published by Little, Brown & Co. in Boston. Stereotyped and printed by John Wilson and Son in Cambridge. Dedicated to the citizens of Groton, who supported Boutwell in his career as a public servant. Contains 35 chapters, each one a different speech...

GLC08645

The case of Trevett against Weeden: On Information and Complaint,....

Evans 20825, Kress B1355, Sabin 98638. Original blue/gray wrappers, reinforced (?). Stamp on titlepage of: Rhode Island Historical Society. The legal case tested the powers of the Articles of Confederation to the right of Trial by Jury.

GLC00201

[Two senate motions] [Decimalized .01-.02]

Two motions, one submitted by John C. Calhoun and one by John Norvell. Calhoun's resolution is well-known for establishing the orthodox state rights position. In his resolution, Norvell, the Democratic-Republican Senator from Michigan, agrees with...

GLC00267.021

The address of the Hon. Abraham Lincoln [Cooper Institute address]

Disbound. First edition but third printing of remarks. Annotated by Cephas Brainerd and Charles C. Nott. Not in Sabin but related to B41160. Known as the Cooper Union (Cooper Institute) address. This speech in New York was instrumental in...

GLC00533

To the Inhabitants of the 12th Congressional District of Massachusetts

Discusses the attempts to censure Adams' conduct through the "Gag Rule," the machinations of House Speaker Polk, and attempts to expel Adams.

GLC00639.05

[New Jersey plan]: Resolved that the Articles of Confederation.... [partial]

In Butler's hand. A partial transcription of the New Jersey plan.

GLC00819.08

The regulation of Commerce or Revenue...

Half sheet regarding the federal government's regulation of ports. Blank on verso. Date from Hutson.

GLC00819.15

to George May Powell

He compares Lincoln's picture with Brady's loss of the negative. He and his wife are grateful for the pictures. Letter is written on Office of the Scientific American Patent Agency letterhead.

GLC00687.072

to George May Powell

Morgan bills Powell for publication.

GLC00687.052

Fifteenth Amendment resolution [Decimalized GLC00788.01-GLC00788.02]

GLC00788

Joint resolutions of the General Assembly of the State of Iowa, in relation to slavery and the admission of Kansas into the Union.

House of Representatives mis. doc. no. 38 (34th Congress, 3rd session). Grimes, Governor of Iowa, approved these resolutions in January 1857. Reprinted by Congress in February. Iowa states its opposition to "the further extension of slavery within...

GLC08452.07

1870 Diary

Records the weather.On April 17th, attends the funeral of a friend. April 28th mentions a parade to celebrate the ratification of the 15th amendment. He mentions taking Johnny to Sunday School. Many blank pages from June through December. Uses back...

GLC03131.16.10

[Anti-15th Amendment]

"Hedgehog's Grand Combination of Powers of Darkness. . .The whole to conclude with Hedgehog's celebrated feat of swallowing a live negro!. . ." Reconstruction

GLC08395

National Anti-Slavery Standard. [Vol. 12, no. 4, whole no. 576 (June 19, 1851)]

With previous owner's signature (John Russell) signed along right margin of first page. Contains an article from the Southern Press on "The Constitutional Rights of Secession." Includes an article on abolitionist George Thompson's recent address at...

GLC08875.44

Resolutions of the Legislature of Kentucky, in relation to the Missouri Compromise, Kansas-Nebraska Act, &c.

House of Representatives mis. doc. no. 90 (34th Congress, 1st session). Morehead, Governor of Kentucky, attests these resolutions were adopted by the general assembly of Kentucky in December 1855. Reprinted by Congress April 1856. Kentucky...

GLC08452.01

Resolutions of the Legislature of Massachusetts, in relation to the Territory of Kansas.

House of Representatives mis. doc. no. 120 (34th Congress, 1st session). Gardner, Governor of Massachusetts, approved these resolutions 3 June 1856. Reprinted by Congress 14 June 1856. "...the inhabitants of Kansas are justifiable in declining to...

GLC08452.04

to Henry Knox

Asks Knox to assist in furthering his cause in application for a consul or secretary position dealing with commerce and foreign affairs. Believes that the greatness of the nation is "intimately connected with the extension of her Commerce with other...

GLC02437.10224

to Christopher Gore

Written to Governor of Massachusetts Christopher Gore. Explains his opposition to a proposed Constitutional amendment that would limit the life of an embargo act to 30 days after Congress enacted it. Countersigned by James Lloyd.

GLC08220

Report of the arguments of counsel, in the case of Prudence Crandall, Plff. in error, Vs. State of Connecticut, before the Supreme Court of Errors, at their session at Brooklyn, July Term, 1834.

Prudence Crandall, having allowed black children into her school, was tried by the State of Connecticut for violating a law against the education of colored children who were not inhabitants of the State, which required consent of the town of...

GLC09124

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

New-York weekly tribune. [Vol. 17, no. 877 (July 3, 1858)]

Lincoln speech at Republican State Convention, printed in the New-York Herald Tribune, vol. XVII no. 877. Speech appears on page 3 under the section "Republican Principles", titled "Speech of Hon. Abraham Lincoln, of Illinois, at the Republican State...

GLC02534

re: negative comments on Mormons and annexation of Texas

Abbot writes that the annexation of Texas is an "offense against humanity and a monstrous transgression of the law of God." With address on p. 4.

GLC02765

to James Sullivan

Body of the letter and signature in the hand of Robert Pemberton, Knox's aide. Discusses an upcoming convention (the Constitutional Convention) in Philadelphia. "The late approbation of Congress of a Convention to be held at Philadelphia in May next...

GLC02437.03473