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August 24, 1946
Coolidge, Grace Goodhue, 1879-1957
to Mrs. Holcombe
Sends a copy of an address by the late Chief Justice of Massachusetts because she felt Holcombe might be interested. Apologizes for the mildew on it.
GLC01522.02
January 26, 1947
to Mr. Holcombe
Writes that she is looking forward to seeing Holcombe and his wife on 19 February 1947. Written on stationary embossed with "Road Forks," the name of the house Grace Coolidge built for herself in Northampton, Massachusetts after the death of her...
GLC01522.03
11 December 1773
Adams, John, 1735-1826
to Catharine Macaulay
Adams predicts a breach between America and Britain and writes that "Nothing, but equal Liberty and kind Treatment can Secure the Attachment of the Colonies to Britain." He argues that London's "Experiments" in public revenue will open trade to the...
GLC01787
1770
Revere, Paul, 1735-1818
The Bloody Massacre perpetrated in King-Street Boston on March 5th 1770 by a party of the 29th Reg.
Engraving of the Boston Massacre, hand-colored, first edition. Crispus Attucks is colored in, indicating that he was an African American. The depiction of the event and a poem printed below the engraving vilifies the British Army. The casualties...
GLC01868
23 December 1791
Pintard, John, 1759-1844
to Henry Knox
The first part, at the top, is a note from John Pintard, explaining that he is sending Knox five thousand dollars in gold to Knox, per Duer's request. The note on the bottom is from William Duer, referring to the sum Pintard is sending, and...
GLC02437.05271
12 April 1792
Ogden, Samuel, 1746-1810
Wrote Knox this morning from New York, but has heard news of several misfortunes on his way to Newark, so wanted to write again. Reports that many of their business associates, including Mr. [Walter] Livingston and Mr. [Richard] Platt, are in...
GLC02437.05408
Received Knox's letter but wanted to wait until he arrived in New York City before he responded. Declares that he has never seen a place in so much distress. Explains that Mr. [Alexander] Macomb is under so much stress that he has "gone beyond...
GLC02437.05412
1769/07/28
Iroquois Nation
Six Nations. Document signed with the holograph totems of 14 chiefs.
A reciept acknowledging the final payment for land ceded by the Six Nations at the Treaty of Fort Stanwix. With the loss of these lands the Six Nations eventually dispersed: the Mohawk and Cayuga to Canada, the Oneida to Wisconsin, while the Onondaga...
GLC02548
3 December 1859
Kossuth, Lajos Von, 1802-1894
[Letter of reference for Alexis Ludvigh]
Writes, "The bearer Mr. Alexis Ludvigh native of Hungary, County of Szepes, is going to the United States America [sic] with the consent of his parents, and the intention to make the States his adoptive home. I am well acquainted with his father...
GLC02869.01
May 1770
A view of part of the town of Boston in New-England and Brittish Ships of War landing their troops 1768
One of two copies known to be signed by colorist Christian Remick, and engraved by Paul Revere. Originally framed in worn edge scallop frame and old glass, with frame cut-down for the print. Propaganda print showing disembarkation of British troops...
GLC02873
1725/10
Livingston, Robert, 1654-1728
Prices of imports from the West Indies
Lists prices of West Indian and African enslaved people, rum, sugar, molasses, and other items.
GLC03107.01732
July 16, 1776
Whipple, William, 1730-1785
to [John Langdon].
Discusses contracting for guns, military preparations, and the Declaration of Independence. Remarks that independence was proclaimed in the army at New York last Wednesday and a statue of King George III was taken down and cast into bullets, "...
GLC03186
1857-1858 ca.
Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865
Speech fragment on slavery and American government
Probably part of a speech, beginning in the middle of a word. Lincoln emphasizes how America's affirmation of natural rights has made the nation into a wiser, stronger, happier and more progressive country.
GLC03251
1682
Visscher, Nicholas, fl. 1682
Novi Belgi Novaeque Angliae [New Netherland and New England]
This map marks the culmination of Dutch surveys of their possessions in what became New York and New Jersey. Cartouche includes panorama of New York City (New Amsterdam). Engraved map, handcolored. See R. V. Tooley, The Mapping of America, p. 285 no...
GLC03582
1860/06, 1897
Mammoth platinum print enlarged & printed by Ayres from Hesler negative
Ayres's copyright blindstamp has been made twice in the image. Inscribed, signed and dated by Ayres in ink on the reverse: "Copyright, 1897. Enlarged from the original negative owned by Geo. B. Ayres, Artist, Philadelphia." Ostendorf 26. The...
GLC04347
1869/05/10
Russell, Andrew J., 1829-1902
Joining of the rails at Promontory Point [Russell #227]
GLC04481.01
21 June 1540
Coronado, Francisco Vásquez de, 1510-1554
to Francisco Vásquez de Coronado [in Spanish]
Written on behalf of King Charles I of Spain (Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor), by the President of the Council of the Indies, Francisco García de Loaysa. Report of the Niza expedition. Authorizes Coronado's expedition to explore the heart of the North...
GLC04883
October 31 1774
Dawe, Philip, fl. 1750-1785
The Bostonian's Paying the Excise-man, or Tarring & Feathering
Engraving attributed to Philip Dawe, with hand-coloring. Shows the Boston Tea Party in the background, a "Liberty Tree" with a paper "Stamp Act" affixed upside-down, with five unsavory Bostonians forcibly pouring a pot of tea into the mouth of a...
GLC04961.01
1861
Brady, Mathew B., 1823-1896
German artillery, Winter 1861
Title taken from inscription penciled in on top right corner of photograph. Image of 36 soldiers gathered around a cannon. A sergeant stands to the right of the canon with his arm raised, as if giving the order to fire. A private to the left of the...
GLC05111.01.0453
1808
Clarkson, Thomas, 1760-1846
The history of the rise, progress and accomplishment of the abolition of the African slave-trade by the British Parliament.
First edition in contemporary blue paper boards with paper spine label. Illustrations fold out, including the infamous woodcut of a slave ship filled with people (volume two, following page 110). Volume one contains 572 pages, volume two contains...
GLC05965
4 April 1968
Allied Printing Trades Council
I am a man
Printed by Allied Printing in large black letters on white posterboard. Poster dates from the day of Dr. King's assassination. Refer to GLC05954 for a different printing of this poster.
GLC06124
8 April 1968
Honor King, End Racism
Large black letters printed on white posterboard state "HONOR KING: END RACISM!" Contains strings intended to suspend the poster from a marcher's neck. Poster designed for a march on April 8, 1968, 4 days after Martin Luther King's Jr.'s...
GLC06125
1918
Renesch, E.G. (Edward George), fl. 1917-1918
Colored man is no slacker
Depicts an African American World War I infantryman parting with a woman in a blue dress. In the background, African American soldiers march; one soldier carries a United States flag. The couple stands on a walkway surrounded by flowers.
GLC06134
circa 1800
[Slave shackles intended for a child]
Circa date previously estimated. Consists of two loops held together by a metal pin. Shackles were intended for a child.
GLC06151
1773
Wheatley, Phillis, 1753-1784
Poems on Various Subjects, Religious and Moral
Poems written by the "Negro Servant" of John Wheatley of Boston. Printed at London by A. Bell and sold in Boston by Cox and Berry. First edition copy. The first book of poetry by an African American. Bound in nineteenth century vellum, with...
GLC06154
1870 ca.
Frederick Douglass
With printed title "Fred[.] Douglass." on front, and gold printed border (where the photograph would normally be placed) on verso. Dark, rich image. No imprint. This image was used by the engraver Ritchie for a silhouette bust portrait of Douglass...
GLC06198
20 October 1776
Moncada, Fernando de Rivera y, fl. 1775-1776
to Antonio Bucareli (in Spanish)
Discusses building missions in San Diego and San Juan Capistrano. Also mentions soldiers in the stockade and checking on the families of troops.
GLC06287.08
1776 ca.
Habermann, Francois X., 1721-1796
Representation du feu terrible a Nouvelle Yorck [Vue d'Optique] [Burning of Wall Street area, New York]
GLC07754
1793
Paine, Thomas, 1725-1802
Common sense [with seven other pamphlets from the 1790s]
Paine, Thomas. COMMON SENSE, bound with seven other tracts by Paine. Altogether eight works (in nine parts, one title consisting of two separately issued parts.) A fine collection bound in a single volume, contemp. sheep rubbed, crudely but neatly...
GLC08643
1856
Vanderlyn, John, 1775-1852
Landing of Columbus.
One engraving entitled "Landing Of Columbus" dated 1856. Depicts Columbus landing in the New World in 1492. Columbus and his men arrive on a beachfront in the West Indies. Columbus holds the royal banner of Aragon and Castile in one hand and a sword...
GLC08878.0001
Gustrine, Charles, fl. 1918
True Sons of Freedom
True Sons of Freedom broadside by Charles Gustrine, Chicago, Illinois. Depicts a regiment of African American soldiers gallantly assaulting a line of Germans with the spirit of Abraham Lincoln looking on approvingly.
GLC09121
1 September 1857
[Broadside supporting Know-Nothing party]
Supports the American, or Know-Nothing, Party in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. Encourages all "who are in favor of 'Americans Ruling America!'" to send delegates to the Harrisburg Convention of September 1857.
GLC09342
1943
United States. Office of War Information. Division of Public Inquiries.
Americans will always fight for liberty
OWI No. 26. Government printing Office O-502684. By artist Bernard Perlin (1918- ). U.S. soldiers in helmets and coats march forward on snow, looking back in review at colonial militiamen with rifles, some in torn clothing or bloody bandages. A badge...
GLC09520.37
Beneker, Gerritt A., fl. 1918
Concrete Ammunition / Second - Line - Defense
With printed text on back.
GLC09521.01
1836
Reynolds, Joshua, 1723-1792
Engraving of Augustus, Viscount Keppel
One engraving of Augustus, Viscount Keppel dated 1836. Half portrait of Keppel based on the painting by Joshua Reynolds.
GLC08878.1502
July 1863
O'Sullivan, Timothy H., 1840-1882
A Harvest of death, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania by T. H. O'Sullivan
From Gardner's Photographic History, "No.36. July 1863"
GLC00244
January 14, 1869
Lee, Robert E., 1807-1870
to Miss Norvell Caskie
Written just before Miss Caskie married, as President of Washington College.
GLC01435
June 24, 1775
Caldwell, Noble, fl. 1775
to Andrew Caldwell
Remarks that he hopes Andrew had a pleasant trip to New York with General George Washington. Also hopes that the war between Great Britain and [the colonies] comes to an end. Would like to see him in the fall and sends complements to his family....
GLC01450.011.01
February 6, 1776
Rice, John, fl. 1776
Petition cosigned by Charles Alexander, John Hamilton, James Montgomery, Richard Eyres, Alexander Henderson, James Blair, Gibbs Jones, Benjamin Thompson, and John Chutham. Signers notify Caldwell that William Duncan, gunner of the Washington (a ship...
GLC01450.011.03
April 23, 1776
Dougherty, H., fl. 1776
Petition cosigned by John Hamilton, James Montgomery, James Davison, Alex Henderson, Hugh Montgomery, Thomas Houston, and Richard Eyres. Signers inform Caldwell that promotions of men from lieutenant to captain are being given by order of seniority...
GLC01450.011.04
May 8, 1781
Lovell, James, 1737-1814
to Samuel Holten
Author inferred due to content and handwriting. Recipient inferred from content and from comparison to other items in the 1450.020 collection. Praises Massachusetts but laments the failure of the states to contribute to the common cause. States...
GLC01450.020.14
November 20, 1781
Putnam, Enoch, 1727-1796
Remarks that he is in good health. States that many in the county of Essex Massachusetts thought that the militia were no longer needed at West Point but they were mistaken. His Excellency (George Washington) took a great many troops to the south...
GLC01450.020.17
July 20, 1781
Irvine, Charles, 1756-1819
to Alexander Irvine
Writes to his brother in Aberdeen, Scotland that he has arrived safely in New York. The boat was frequently chased but out-sailed any danger. Informs that he is now with the 57th regiment and everything is going well. Praises the officers....
GLC01450.023.06
circa 1786
Macaulay, Catharine, 1731-1791
to Jonathan Clarke
Presents her compliments to Mr. Clarke, thanks him for the polite note, and wishes him a good voyage and the best health. Asks Clarke to give her compliments to Mr. Adams. Envelope is addressed to Mr. Clarke, No. 55 St. Paul's Church Yard....
GLC01450.032.02
July 17, 1776
Noyes, John, 1740-1784
to Mary Noyes
Writes his wife in Newbury, Massachusetts about how much he misses her and how he thinks about her all the time. Relays that the British sent a truce flag but that the colonies have declared independency. He believe George Washington would be glad...
GLC01450.056.08
November 19, 1779
Claiborne, Richard, fl. 1779
to Nathanael Greene
Informs that the Carolina troops have been ordered to South Carolina and lists every city along their route from New Jersey to South Carolina. States that the troops will sail immediately. The Pennsylvania Division will move early tomorrow and the...
GLC01450.058
December 6, 1778
Burnet, Ichabod, fl. 1778-1782
to Clement Biddle
Addressed to Colonel Biddle. Encloses a bill from the tavern in Bound Brook that Biddle promised to settle. Reports that General Nathanael Greene directed him to inform that General George Washington will be at his quarters tomorrow evening....
GLC01450.117
August 31, 1779
Harrison, Robert H., 1745-1790
to unknown
Written by Colonel Harrison as secretary to General George Washington to an unknown recipient. References a letter received from the recipient on 31 August 1779. States that his private opinion is that the commissaries and conductors of military...
GLC01450.149
1820, 1823
Melish, John, fl. 1820-1823
A Map of the United States with the contiguous British & Spanish possessions
The 1823 edition, but copyright 1820. Of Melish and his maps, Martin & Martin write (p. 115): "Recognizing the demand for geographical information on the American West was limitless for the foreseeable future, Melish undertook to accumulate a vast...
GLC04319
1888/12/04
Douglass, Frederick, 1818-1895
to Robert Adams
He is disturbed over the "clamour raised for the disfranchisement of the colored voters of the South." Written on letterhead from Cedar Hill, Douglass's Washington, D.C. home.
GLC04997
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