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1850
Lamb, John, 1735-1800
Memoir of the Life and Times of... John Lamb
John Lamb was a General serving under Henry Knox. Memoirs were inscribed by author Isaac Leake to his son. Printed by Joel Munsell.
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1782/09/30
De Segond, Ascher, fl. 1782
to Lachlan McIntosh re: French officer's request for American army commission
Loss on p. 3 affecting closing.
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1780/01/10
Duportail, Louis L., fl. 1780
to Nathanael Greene re: plans for a new camp near Morristown
Docketed.
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[1780/01/15]
to Nathanael Greene re: strategies for the defense of the camp near Morristown
Fragment? Possibly a draft. Docketed on p. 2.
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1782/01
List... of the French Army in America
The list provides the order, rank and pay scales of French officers and most likely belonged to Nathanael Greene. Docketed. (Slight losses to text at center left, both pages. Edges losses and water staining.)
GLC06912
1877/02/05
Schwatka, Frederick, 1846-1892
to his father re: "the Indian question"
The letter notes that Sitting Bull, "is a myth. The[re] are about 75 to 100 chiefs who rank him," and that Crazy Horse is "the only war chief of importance." Also mentions Spotted Tail and Red Cloud. Written at Camp Sheridan.
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1836/05/14
Calhoun, J.E., fl. 1836
to his wife re: the Texas army victory over Mexico at San Jacinto
He says of the victory, "the report of Santa Anna being taken is a fact... also Genl. Cos was taken." Addressed to Mrs. C.G. Calhoun at Port Gibson, Miss. Written on pink paper. Written in Monticello
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1875/01/27
Sherman, William T. (William Tecumseh), 1820-1891
re: the character of [James Buchanan] Eads
Endorsement on letter to Sherman from Eads. Apparently written after 1-27-1875. Sherman comments on a letter from Eads on deepening the entrance to the Mississippi River by Jetties; "He has shown the ability to finish anything he undertakes." AES on...
GLC06916
1862/03/22
Dahlgren, John Adolphus Bernard, 1809-1870
to Samuel S. Cox re: the value of the American West
"The West is not to be undervalued... The copper is superb... navy howitzers have been made from it... the N. West has never before understood its interest in the Navy, they will learn now."
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1867 ca.
[Reuben Eaton Fenton]
Albumen oval half-length portrait as Governor of New York. Signed in pencil. Apparently removed from an album; with a portrait of an unidentified man adhered on verso.
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1865/01/30 ca.
Beauregard, G.T. (Gustave Toutant), 1818-1893
to Philip D. Roddy re: AES on p. 3 of Roddy ALS, giving military advice
AES (undated) in pencil on Roddy letter. AES initialed three times. "The most stringent measures should be adopted against these emissaries." The note was written on the margins of the Roddy letter signed to Beauregard seeking military advice. Date...
GLC06921
1862/03/24
Johnston, Joseph Egleston, 1807-1891
to Richard S. Ewell re: strategic instructions for Ewell and J.E.B Stuart
"The object of you remaining where you are is to deceive the enemy & prevent his occupying additional country. if you have to move... don't let the enemy get too close... Stuart must look well to the enemy's flanks as well as yours..."
GLC06922
1862/03/28
to Richard S. Ewell re: the destruction in Virginia
Ewell notes, "All rolling stocks on the rail road should be sent to the rear immediately... bridges burnt and every thing destructible in the V(irginia) V(alley) destroyed... Should the enemy come on we can deal with him." The letter has been...
GLC06923
[1860]/09/15
Mosby, John S., 1833-1916
to Clay Dennis re: his hopes for an upcoming victory
"The star of the field that so often hath poured, it's beam o'er the battle is set; but enough of its light still remains on each sword, to light us to victory yet."
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1880/09/15
Duke, Basil Wilson, 1838-1916
to Belmont Perry re: denying a request for John Hunt's autograph
Duke also notes the rarity of Morgan's and his own wartime letters. On personal stationery.
GLC06925
1862/01/21
Norris, William, fl. 1862
Special order no. 601 of Maj. Gen. John B. Magruder re: cutting down trees
Forbidding the cutting of tress near telegraph poles
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1798/05/08
Adams, John, 1735-1826
Thanking the citizens of New Brunswick, NJ for his reception
"I have constantly received... in New Brunswick, so much hospitality, civility, and friendship, that the candor and good will of these resolutions to me are nothing surprising."
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1797/11/08 ca.
Neilson, John, fl. 1787-1797
Address of the Citizens of New Brunswick [given at Adams' reception]
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1798/08/29
Appointment of commissioner Elijah Brigham (c/s Pickering)
c/s Timothy Pickering. His appointment was "to provide for the valuation of land and dwelling houses, and the enumeration of slaves within the United States."
GLC06929
1798/10/22
re: permitting French ship to depart U.S. during undeclared Quasi-War
This document grants a French ship permission to depart the U.S. en route to a French slave colony, St. Domingo, during the undeclared naval war with France. The text is written in the hand of Timothy Pickering.
GLC06930
1783/06/26
to Charles Dumas re: attempts at patience during Treaty of Paris negotiations
"There is a species of witchcraft [that] governs in England that keeps them from knowing their own minds- and a similar malignant spirit reigns in America and prevents us from getting any intelligence from there... It is now 6 months that I have been...
GLC06931
1800/05/26
Monroe, James, 1758-1831
Virginia court procedures for appointing Justices of the Peace
Printed document signed. Paper losses due to ink decay
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1837/03/24
Buchanan, James, 1791-1868
to James A. Caldwell re: financial matters
Buchanan also mentions servants, and to make sure that the "little black man who blacked my boots" is paid.
GLC06939
1861
[Abraham Lincoln]
Carte de Visiten No imprint. Variant of Ostendorf O-55.
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1912
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919
Counsel Against the People
Four cases re: dangerous working conditions, victims inability to fight back due to ignorance and poverty, preference of big business over the common man; "Douglas assailed Abraham Lincoln... as these four great corporation lawyers have assailed me."...
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1915/03/22
to Editor of the Herald
Of the matter Roosevelt comments, "There is something cheap and unpleasant to high-minded Americans in seeing their fellow countrymen go abroad to look on at the agony." With Roosevelt's autograph underlinings and additions.
GLC06945
1832/10/20
Clay, Henry, 1777-1852
to Thomas Helm re: buying slaves and speculating on election results
"We have cheering political news from Penns[ylvani]a, demonstrating that the state has left [Andrew] Jackson." Clipped on left margin with loss to salutation and addressee. Written from Henry Clay's estate, Ashland, in Lexington, Kentucky.
GLC06947
1760 ca.
Dwight, Timothy, Jr., fl. 1760
Oath of allegiance to King George II
Dwight would later be President of Yale University. Document has mold and water damage.
GLC06948
6 November 1740
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790
Pennsylvania gazette. [No. 621 (November 6, 1740)]
Disbound. Trimmed at top with slight loss to masthead on p. 1 and some advertisements on p. 4.
GLC06949
1776 ca.
Habermann, Francois X., 1721-1796
La Destruction de la Statue Royale a Nouvelle Yorck [New York]
New York Sons of Liberty destroying a statue of King George III. Highly imaginative scene with late Baroque buildings more characteristic of Germany or Austria or perhaps Holland. Hand-colored. Background shows a full-length statue (it was...
GLC06952
1815/04/16
Carnes, W., fl. 1815
Massacre of the American Prisoners of War at Dartmoor Prison...
Diagram in perspective. War of 1812 depiction of the Somersetshire Militia attack upon American P.O.W.'s on April 6, 1815. Engraving with handcoloring added to the uniforms of the Americans and British. Artist W. Carnes; Engraved by G.G. Smith
GLC06953
[1776/02/02]
Supplement to the Pennsylvania Ledger no. 54
The supplement concerns the attack by British fleet near Newport, RI. Reports from Providence and Newport. The Ledger was a British Tory newspaper, only printed during the occupation of Philadelphia.
GLC06954
1786/02/16
Supplement to the Daily Advertiser...
Contains report of Congressional Committee establishing a system of revenue. Trimmed. Docketed on p. 1 "Report of Congress, Feb 1786"
GLC06955
1812 ca.
Naval Victory obtained by the American Frigate Constitution... [song or poem]
A song or poem commemorating the victory of the U.S.S. Constitution (under Isaac Hull) over the H.M.S. Guerriere on 19 August 1812. Addressed to "Ye tars of Columbia." Although no musical notes are indicated, a refrain "With his doo ra la doo"...
GLC06956
1738/05/04
Postscript to the Pennsylvania Gazette
The "Dear Ned" political allegory printed by Benjamin Franklin. An interesting letter, full of allegory, which speaks of injustices and deceptions but not specifically alluding to particular individuals.
GLC06957
1789/06/13
Fenno, John, 1751-1798
Gazette of the United States. [No. 18 (June 13, 1789)]
Contains "amendments to the New Constitution proposed by the Hon. Mr. Maddison," the future Bill of Rights. Disbound.
GLC06958
1789/10/14
Gazette of the United States. [No. 53 (October 14, 1789)]
Contains a report on the first session of the U.S. Senate, "Civil List" of federal expenditures, acts to compensate Senators and Congressmen for serving and acts setting up the Post Office. Disbound, leaves are now separate.
GLC06959.01
1863/02/07
Farragut, David Glasgow, 1801-1870
to Admiral T. Bailey re: inexperienced troops, sunken gunboats, rebel raiders
"I hear of it all the time, send more force is the constant cry, or we will be overpowered -- & now that I have no more to send." Written aboard the Flagship "Hartford".
GLC06966
to Inhabitants of Newburyport re: response to patriotic resolutions
Responding to the resolutions passed by Citizens of Newburyport, supporting the government (against the French, who are never mentioned). Docketed.
GLC06967
1861/12/06
Cameron, Simon, 1799-1889
to John E. Wool re: slave girl who followed the 20th Indiana regiment
Was returned to Charles A. Jessup of Maryland. With John Wool endorsement on p. 3.
GLC06969
1778/07/03
Bartlett, Josiah, 1729-1795
Copy in Bartlett's hand of Meshech Weare letter to Bartlett & John Wentworth
Letter discusses Committee of Safety's request to Continental Congress for grant due to lack of funds in the New Hampshire Treasury. Signed by Bartlett in address.
GLC06970
1790/12/13
Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804
to Nathanael Appleton, Commissioner of Loans. US Treasury bond of $166.61
Partly printed Treasury bond, with cancellation marks, affecting the seal and Hamilton's signature. Written at the Treasury Department
GLC06971
1830/10/19
Brown, Henry, Jr., fl. 1830
to Courthouse Postmaster of Beverley Va. re: search for runaway slaves
Includes newspaper advertisement for $100 reward for return of slaves from the estate of John Thompson, named Emmanuel and Bolus.
GLC06972
1923
Gilman, Charlotte Perkins, 1860-1935
His Religion and Hers
Concerning gender roles with respect to religion. In original dust-jacket.
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1904
Human Work
Concerning value and economic subordination of women. With a gift inscription "To Richard and Frances" from Aunt (or Hunt) Gertie (or Gerlie?), xmas 1911. Printed by McClure and Philips & Co.
GLC06974
1908-1919
Blackwell, Alice Stone, 1857-1950
to Judith W. Smith [Decimalized .01- .08]
Includes two ALS and six autograph postcards.
GLC06975
1864/03/29
Davis, Jefferson, 1808-1889
Partly printed tax list for 1863, sworn by Davis's ADC, showing salary of $25000
Signed and sworn by Davis's ADC, William M. Browne, and signed by Assessor.
GLC06976
1861 ca.
A Manual of Directions for Army Nurses [Union Army Nurse's manual]
With original paper wrappers. Disbound. Handle with care.
GLC06977
1864/09/14
Walker, Mary, fl. 1864
to William T. Sherman re: requesting promotion, with Sherman AES & Thomas ES
Also with endorsements of William T. Sherman, General Thomas and R. U. Wood. With accompanying transmittal document from the War Department to Mrs. Walker.
GLC06978
1787/02/16
Act to punish rebels and their supporters in Shays's Rebellion
Oblong broadside. "An act, describing the disqualifications to which persons shall be subjected, who have been, or may be guilty of treason, or giving aid or support to the present rebellion, and to whom pardon may be extended." Signed in type by...
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