Our Collection

At the Institute’s core is the Gilder Lehrman Collection, one of the great archives in American history. More than 70,000 items cover five hundred years of American history, from Columbus’s 1493 letter describing the New World to soldiers’ letters from World War II and Vietnam. Explore primary sources, visit exhibitions in person or online, or bring your class on a field trip.

595 search results

Showing results 101 - 125

Pages

13 May 1791

Gregorie, Catherine S. Macauley (fl. 1784-)

Autograph note

Title: note to self

Note in hand of Catharine S. Macaulay Gregorie's daughter indicating that this correspondence between her mother, Catharine S. Macaulay Gregorie, and her stepfather, William Graham, dated 1796-1820, was returned to her upon the death of her mother.

GLC01795.044

4 June 1797

Gregorie, Catherine S. Macauley (fl. 1784-)

Autograph letter signed

Title: to cousin

Well wishes for cousin that has endured a long confinement. Talks of plans for children. She wants to follow husband's plans.

GLC01795.077

29 June 1797

Gregorie, Catherine S. Macauley (fl. 1784-)

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William Graham

She congratulates him on his recent marriage. She hopes to be a part of the positive conversation in his new home.

GLC01795.048

19 August 1797

Gregorie, Catherine S. Macauley (fl. 1784-)

Autograph letter signed

Title: to cousin

advises her cousin on boarding schools for her children

GLC01795.078

27 February 1798

Washington, George (1732-1799)

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William A. Washington

Commisserates with his nephew, Colonel William A. Washington, on the death of his wife. Regrets he cannot find employment for Mr. Ashton, who had been recommended to him by his nephew, as he already has hired a clerk. Notes the grains he uses to make whiskey and the price he charges for it. Inquires about a source of staves for flour barrels, and tells him of queries on the Washington family genealogy from Sir Isaac Heard of the Heraldry Office in England. Asks about "Mrs. Washington of Bushfield".

GLC04445

29 March 1799

Gregorie, Catherine S. Macauley (fl. 1784-)

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William Graham

She wishes to continue to share correspondence, at least annually, as they may never meet again. She inquires if he has had children, and updates him on her children and their schooling.

GLC01795.049

22 January 1800

Gregorie, Catherine S. Macauley (fl. 1784-)

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William Graham

In this annual letter, she reports the near-death illness of her daughter while at school. She discusses the current education of her daughter.

GLC01795.050

27 November 1800

Rickhous (fl. 1800-)

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Hudson

wants to send pupils to andover as they continue to conduct themselves at his level of satisfaction.

GLC01795.071

23 January 1801

Gregorie, Catherine S. Macauley (fl. 1784-)

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William Graham

She responds to his health concerns with alacrity. She has just sent her sons back to school after a lengthy Christmas holiday.

GLC01795.051

28 May 1801

Richous, C. (fl. 1800-)

Autograph letter signed

Title: to hudson

proposes sending three pupils to andover June 12th. describes them as lively, intelligent and good-tempered.

GLC01795.072

21 March 1802

Clay, Henry (1777-1852)

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Jacob Burdett

Written by Clay as a lawyer in Lexington, Kentucky, before he began his political career to Burdett as an attorney in Cincinnati, Ohio. References a previous letter by Burdett respecting Jim, a runaway slave whose status was in question. Says an answer was not necessary because he had already forwarded "a Copy of those papers on which Jim's right to his freedom is founded.

GLC07098

30 March 1802

Gregorie, Catherine S. Macauley (fl. 1784-)

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William Graham

She apologizes for the tardiness of her annual letter. Her family has escaped the recent fever epidemic. She describes the woman she has hired as a companion. She describes local prices and taxes as oppressive, the high cost of things rising far above local wages.

GLC01795.052

circa 1802-1813

Rush, Benjamin (1746-1813)

Autograph letter

Title: to Ann Emily Rush Cuthbert

Also written on by Cuthbert, Rush's eldest daughter. He writes, "permit me my dear child to remind you of the promises you made me the evening before we parted. I shall not be happy till I hear of your having fulfilled them. I send you herewith a copy of the ages of your brother's and sisters to be inserted in a blank leaf of the Bible I gave you.

GLC04998.02

21 January 1803

Gregorie, Catherine S. Macauley (fl. 1784-)

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William Graham

She has remained in the same place for the past four years while her three sons attend school, describing them and their education. She provides an update on her daughter.

GLC01795.053

10 January 1804

Gregorie, Catherine S. Macauley (fl. 1784-)

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William Graham

She has no real news to report in this annual letter, and she hopes he is doing well. She and her daughter have spent the last two months in London, studying art and going to plays, the boys since joining them. They will soon return to Chalderton.

GLC01795.054

9 February 1804

Gregorie, Catherine S. Macauley (fl. 1784-)

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William Graham

She approves of his plan to go to Wales, reminding him that Chalderton is on the way and welcomes him to stay for a time.

GLC01795.055

18 March 1804

Gregorie, Catherine S. Macauley (fl. 1784-)

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William Graham

She writes to make arrangements for his impending visit to Chalderton. She gives him her summer engagements in hopes of choosing an appropriate time to come.

GLC01795.056

23 March 1804

Gregorie, Catherine S. Macauley (fl. 1784-)

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William Graham

She thanks him for altering his plans to fit her schedule, and she provides suggestions for their travel arrangements. She gives news of Mr. Montgomery's death.

GLC01795.057

6 August 1804

Richous, C. (fl. 1800-)

Autograph letter signed

Title: to "Madam" (most likely Catherine S. Macauley Gregorie)

refers to the "pupil" and the handsome testimony which gave pleasure and gratitude

GLC01795.073

17 January 1805

Gregorie, Catherine S. Macauley (fl. 1784-)

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William Graham

She comments on his problem with his tenants. They have passed a pleasant Christmas and look forward to going to London in the spring. She updates him on her sons' education.

GLC01795.058

10 March 1807

Gregorie, Catherine S. Macauley (fl. 1784-)

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William Graham

They spent Christmas at home and have since removed to London, where they have availed themselves of many fine social entertainments. Her son Charlie has joined the Coldstream Regiment of Guards, while the other two maintain their studies.

GLC01795.059

17 September 1807

Harrison, William Henry (1773-1841)

Manuscript

Title: An Act concerning the introduction of Negroes & Mulattoes into this Territory

Clerical copy (not written or signed by Harrison). Pertains to the Indiana Territory. Also signed in the clerical hand by Jesse B. Thomas as Speaker of the House of Representatives and B. Chambers as President of the Council. Written while Harrison was Territorial Governor of Indiana. Law divided up into 14 sections. Says Negro and mulatto slaves over the age of 15 still "owing service and labor as slaves in any of the States or Territories," may be brought into the Indiana Territory.

GLC00697

25 January 1808

Gregorie, Catherine S. Macauley (fl. 1784-)

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William Graham

The family has moved to Cheltenham where her son is now attending Oxford. They have found plenty of social opportunity in whist and dancing. She wants to let her house and go to Wales for the summer. She has not heard from her soldier son since his return from Copenhagen but seeks to secure him a position in the 95th. Her other son has taken an active interest in Parliament.

GLC01795.060

22 March 1809

Gregorie, Catherine S. Macauley (fl. 1784-)

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William Graham

She is grateful for their communication. She reports on the condition of their house and her sons. She describes the journeys she has taken with her daughter.

GLC01795.061

1 February 1810

Gregorie, Catherine S. Macauley (fl. 1784-)

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William Graham

mentions news about her sons

GLC01795.062

Showing results 101 - 125

Pages