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25 April 1861
Figures, Henry S. (fl. 1861 -1864)
to Pa
One letter from Henry S. Figures addressed to his father dated April 25, 1861. Mentions Catholic services and that he hadn't been invited to a wedding.
GLC00653.01.02
4 December 1805
Adams, John (1735-1826)
to Benjamin Rush
Writes concerning his and George Washington's administrations by referring to those "melancholly books" such as "Tully's Memoirs" and "Cicero's Life" from which he compares the first and second triumvirates to Hamilton's "Schemes, to get rid of...
GLC00747
24 January 1801
to George Churchman and Jacob Lindley
Written by Adams in the last months of his presidency to the Quaker abolitionists Churchman and Lindley. Adams wrote in response to a letter and pamphlet that the two abolitionists had sent him. The pamphlet was by Quaker abolitionist Warner Mifflin...
GLC00921
27 June 1848
Lincoln, Abraham (1809-1865)
to David B. Campbell
Replies to Illinois Attorney General Campbell and discusses his unpopular stand on the Mexican War. Mentions a speech on internal improvements and another in support of Zachary Taylor that would constitute the close of his Congressional career....
GLC00965
10 April 1861
to his Holiness, Pope Pius IX.
Letter of credence for Rufus King as U.S. Minister to Papal States.
GLC01000
1781/03/17
Pendleton, Nathaniel
to Col. William Washington re: wanting lists of casualties
Recipient's first name from pencil note. Written as Aide-de-camp.
GLC02470.29
20 September 1800
Marshall, John (1755-1835)
to Rufus King
Marshall, Secretary of State, writes to King, Minister Plenipotentiary of the United States in England. Discusses violations of Jay's Treaty (concluded in 1794 between the United States and Great Britain), including impressment, debts, and seizure...
GLC02539
17 September 1796
Hudson & Goodwin (fl. 1787-1800)
Address of the late General George Washington, to the citizens of the United States, on declining a re-election to the office of president.
An early broadside printing by Hudson and Goodwin. In this speech, George Washington declines a re-election to the office of President and offers counsel on governance to the country. Two signatures on verso.
GLC02557
2 March 1836
Ellis, Richard (1781-1846)
[Texas Declaration of Independence]
Declares that a "Free, Sovereign, and Independent Republic" has been constituted by the people of Texas. The Dr. Paul Burns copy, listed in the Thomas Taylor census Texfake as #2 of authentic copies. Printed by Baker and Bordens, San Felipe de Austin...
GLC02559
23 July 1781
Pendleton, Edmund (1721-1803)
to James Madison re: his return home, British activities
Return home after his trip to western Virginia, British activities in Virginia, news from the Carolinas. Also mentions: Military rumors, Portsmouth (Va.), Petersburg (Va.), Augusta (Ga.) [?], Gen. Greene, Lord Rawden, Spanish Fleet, St. Augustine...
GLC00099.073
13 May 1782
to James Madison re: Parliament acknowledges American independence
Defective. Signature missing with some loss of text. News of the acknowledgement of American independence by Parliament, discussion of possible treaty. Letter torn at bottom, end of text lacking. Signature torn irregularly with loss of text...
GLC00099.087
02 September 1782
to James Madison re: breakdown in peace negotiations
Concern over breakdown in peace negotiations, description of how his nephew's slave escaped with the French Army as an officer's servant. Also mentions: Peace negotiations, Edmund Pendleton, Jr. (nephew)-Runaway slave of.
GLC00099.096
17 May 1783
to James Madison re: discussion of the preliminary treaty, Carleton
Further discussion of the preliminary treaty, Guy Carleton at New York, Virginia House of Delegates.
GLC00099.112
11 August 1783
to James Madison re: hopes for the evacuation of New York, capitol
Also discusses the powers of Congress and need to define them. Suggests that a day may come when the junction of the Ohio and the Mississippi might be a central location for a capital.
GLC00099.122
11 June 1863
Semmes, Paul Jones (1815-1863)
to Emily J. Semmes
Writes to his wife that he "wept like a child" when reading her last letter. Expresses his thoughts before going into battle en route to Gettysburg. Discusses his concerns about his possible death, the welfare of his family, and his diminished...
GLC00101
circa 1776-1777
Ellery, William (1727-1820)
[Journal of William Ellery's journey from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Dighton, Massachusetts]
Signed "W.E." Discusses his travels and expenses through eastern Pennsylvania, New Jersey, southern New York, Connecticut, and Rhode Island. Contains descriptions of Moravian settlements near Bethlehem, Pennsylvania; imprisoned Tories at Newton...
GLC00107.01
20 October - 15 November 1777
[Journal of William Ellery's journey from Dighton, Massachusetts, to Yorktown, Pennsylvania]
Discusses British General John Burgoyne's surrender at Saratoga and meetings with Generals Oliver Wolcott and Israel Putnam, and with Members of the Continental Congress Francis Dana, John Hancock, John Adams, and Samuel Adams. Includes allusions to...
GLC00107.02
28 June - 23 July 1778
[Journal of William Ellery's journey from Pennsylvania to Massachusetts]
Discusses his travels through Eastern Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Princeton, New Jersey, southern New York State, Connecticut, Providence, Rhode Island, and Massachusettes. Describes the defeat of Sir Henry Clinton at the Battle of Monmouth and...
GLC00107.03
24 October 1778 - 14 July 1779
[Journal of William Ellery's journey from Dighton, Massachusetts, to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania]
Discusses travels through Rhode Island, Connecticut, New Jersey, Eastern Pennsylvania and Philadelphia. Describes preparations for Independence day in Philadelphia on the day of his departure (3 July 1779) and reports news of British marauding on...
GLC00107.04
10 November 1779 - 15 April 1780
[Journal of William Ellery's journey from Cranston, Rhode Island, to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania]
Discusses his travels through Rhode Island, Connecticut, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania. The bulk of the journal records the journey from Rhode Island to Philadelphia. Discusses a debate about blood chemistry and other medical matters that he...
GLC00107.05
03 July 1771
Franklin, Benjamin (1706-1790)
to Noble Wimberley Jones, Savannah, Ga. re: foreign affairs
With free frank
GLC00134
21 January 1799
Jefferson, Thomas (1743-1826)
to John W. Eppes
Written as Vice-President to his son-in-law. Jefferson discusses the Logan incident, in which George Logan, a Philadelphia Quaker, attempted to negotiate differences between the United States and the French Directory on his own initiative (the Logan...
GLC00148
5 July 1776
Hancock, John (1737-1793)
to New Jersey Convention re: announcing Declaration of Independence
Ex-collection Leon Becker. Stamps on verso: "Sold by Merchantile Library" [red stamp] "Tomlinson Collection" [purple stamp]. With docket on p.2
GLC00154.01
27 October 1917
Roosevelt, Theodore (1858-1919)
to Herbert Hoover [Decimalized .01- .02]
Discusses the starvation relief in Europe and Hoover's part in its management. Expresses his support and advises Hoover as to the next steps in food distribution abroad. Discusses rationing. Stamped on page one by the U.S. Food Administration...
GLC00162.13
circa 1950
Truman, Harry S. (1884-1972)
[Harry Truman]
Depicts Truman at his desk reading the Bible, facing toward his right. Signed and inscribed "Kindest regards to Nathan Josselson. Harry Truman" on the mat below the picture. Outermost mat has a gold border around the picture opening.
GLC00162.20
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