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21 March 1934
Addison, Pauline, "Pat" (fl. 1930-1940)
to Paul H. Lobik
One letter from Pauline "Pat" Addison to Paul H. Lobik dated March 21, 1934. Includes many short poems and quotations by poets.
GLC09577.21
5 April 1934
Hlobik, John, (fl. 1934)
One letter from John Hlobik to Paul H. Lobik dated April 5, 1934. Pleads for forgiveness and wishes to see Paul, his son, and the rest of the family.
GLC09577.22
7 March 1934
Hlobik, James J. Jr., (fl. 1933-1934)
One letter from James Hlobik to Paul H. Lobik dated March 7, 1934. Mentions relationship with their father and daily life.
GLC09577.23
12 April 1934
Larry, (fl. 1934)
One letter from Larry to Paul H. Lobik dated April 12, 1934.
GLC09577.24
24 June 1934
One letter from James Hlobik to Paul H. Lobik dated June 24, 1934.
GLC09577.25
10 September 1934
One letter from James Hlobik to Paul H. Lobik dated September 10, 1934.
GLC09577.27
25 June 1934
Bellinger, J.B., (fl. 1934)
One letter from J.B. Bellinger to Paul H. Lobik dated June 25, 1934. A official letter regarding an appeal of Paul's discharge from the Civilian Conservation Corps. A note on the envelope reads "received Certificate of Disch. & Checks: July 10, 1934...
GLC09577.26
circa 1865
Baxter, William, (fl. 1865)
The Refugee
One poem entitle The Refugee sent by Leonard H. Richards to Hortensia Richards dated circa 1865.
GLC03523.29.096.02
1797
Hamilton, Alexander (1755-1804)
Observations on certain documents contained in... no. V & VI ...
Disbound. Printed by John Bioren for John Fenno. The famous "Reynolds pamphlet." Responding to charges against Hamilton of speculation while serving as Sec. of State. Howes H120, Evans 32222. Full title: "Observations on certain documents contained...
GLC05649.01
9 September 1782
Tilghman, Tench (1744-1786)
to Samuel Shaw
Written from "Head Quarters." Writes, "I would ever wish to pay proper attention to the business of Ladies, but without I am acquainted with the Resolve of the 6 July 1779 in [favor?] of Mrs. [Margaret] Corbin, I cannot tell what it is she wants -...
GLC02437.01591
September 10, 1782.
Shaw, Samuel (1754-1794)
to Tench Tilghman
Writes that it is not in his power to send him Congress's resolve of 6 July 1779, concerning Margaret Corbin. Explains that her case is "peculiar": "Her husband and son killed and herself wounded in the services, were misfortunes of so aggravated as...
GLC02437.01595
11 September 1782
Writes, "It appears clearly to me that the order forbidding the issue of Rum to Women does not extend to Mrs. [Margaret] Corbin - Granting provision at all, to Women who are followers of the Army, is altogether matter of courtesy, and therefore the...
GLC02437.01597
31 March 1950
Truman, Harry S. (1884-1972)
to Dean Acheson
A personal letter to Acheson, then secretary of state. Responding to a letter of Acheson dated 28 March and enclosing a copy of his previous day's press conference. Mentions Michigan Senator Arthur Vandenberg and Henry Stimson as arguing from the...
GLC00782.22
1857
Schoolcraft, Henry Rowe (1793-1864)
Information respecting the history condition and prospects of the Indian tribes of the United States
Volume three of a series entitled, "Information respecting the history condition and prospects of the Indian tribes of the United States," published in 1853. Contains the results of a study commissioned by Congress to collect statistics on the...
GLC03679.06
18 April 1906
Moffit, Frank J. (fl. 1906)
Oakland enquirer. Extra 4:30. [8th edition (April 18, 1906)]
This document is a newspaper from the Oakland Enquirer that includes news regarding the San Francisco earthquake. Started in 1885 by Moffit, The Oakland enquirer continued the Independent Enquirer and was later continued in 1921 by the Oakland Daily...
GLC05905.01
1853
Volume one of a series entitled, "Information respecting the history condition and prospects of the Indian tribes of the United States," published in 1853. Contains the results of a study commissioned by Congress to collect statistics on the...
GLC03679.01
22 June 1774-25 July 1774
Lott, Abraham, fl. 1785-1789
[Journal of trip to Albany, New York]
Leather bound journal of Abraham Lott. Journal describes his journey from New York to Albany. Traveled by ship from Boston to the Hudson River. Mentions meeting Philip Schuyler and Philip Livingston, among other notable New Yorkers. Tells of his...
GLC02542.06
4 January 1789
Ogden, Samuel (1746-1810)
to Henry Knox
Two parts. First part from Samuel Ogden. Sends regards to Knox's children who have recovered from the measles. Writes about work done for a ship and land on the St. Lawrence river. Mentions that Mr. [Gouverneur] Morris "will be authorized to sell a...
GLC02437.10218
26 March 1784
Hamilton, Alexander (1757-1804)
[Salary account for service in the Continental Congress]
Lists his salary for a 240 day term he served for the state of New York from 25 November 1782 to 30 July 1783 at five dollars a day for a total of $524. Also lists traveling expenses for 14 days. Lists credits to his account of $460 leaving a...
GLC01605
2 November 1785
Writes, "Accept my thanks, my dear Sir, for the Extract, from the Journals of Congress- It appears to be fully in point- But now I have begun with you I must have your further assistance- Will it not be necessary that a certificate should be obtained...
GLC02437.03210
01 January 1778
Whipple, William
to the Gov. of Georgia re: lifting the embargo on rice
Signed on verso by Whipple and Gouverneur Morris, both as members of Congress, as well as Nathaniel Scudder.
GLC00184.51
Wednesday March 1776
Jay, John (1745-1829)
to Sarah Livingston Jay
Written by Jay as a member of the Continental Congress to his wife Sarah, who he refers to as "Sally." References Sarah's letter of 17 March 1776 (date of creation inferred from this reference), which gave news of her and their son's improved health...
GLC01220
9 May 1781
Lovell, James (1737-1814)
to Samuel Holten
Signed with initials. Discusses a letter sent to Elbridge Gerry concerning money. States that Congress cannot move forward with the creation of a new system during this wartime without money from the states. Writes "Congress without their money...
GLC01450.020.15
1812
Bowen, A. (fl. 1812)
A View of Col. Johnson's engagement with the savages
Wood block of early engagement in the War of 1812 between American troops and Indians commanded by Tecumseh, near the Moravian town, 10/5/1812. Actual battle took place in 1813, so there is a error in the printed title. Print was published circa 1828...
GLC03798
September 1945
Social Science Institute
Monthly Summary of Events and Trends in Race Relations [Volume 3, No. 1 & 2, August-September 1945]
One pamphlet entitled, "Monthly Summary of Events and Trends in Race Relations, August-September 1945" printed by the Social Science Institute. Reports on employment, civil rights, health, housing, military, and educational racial inequalities...
GLC09640.263
1918
United States Food Administration.
Food will win the war
Color poster by Charles E. Chambers of people standing on a boat or shoreline at New York Harbor. They appear to be European immigrants. In the foreground, a man appears to be pleading with a woman holding a basket of food. In the background can be...
GLC09522
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