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Burr, Aaron (1756-1836)
to Martha Bradstreet re: current legal situation of Bradstreet
Opinions on war in Europe against Naples and Spain told via allegory of turkeys and ducks.
GLC07712
28 June 1773
Adams, John (1735-1826)
to Catharine Macaulay
Adams also takes the opportunity to thank Macaulay for her help in supporting American interests. He discusses the deteriorating relations with Britain.
GLC01786
19 April 1773
Describes the contest between Massachusetts Governor Hutchinson and the Assembly over the question of Parliament's control. Denies sovereignty of Parliament over American rights.
GLC01785.01
1852
Stannard & Dixon
Topsy's Polka.
Signed by Henry Lawful. Sheet music cover from the play Uncle Tom's Cabin. Lithograph image in color of a young African American girl with a patterned head scarf. Printed by Stannard & Dixon, lithograph by Louisa Corbaux.
GLC05508.013.02
18 February 1863
Jones, William W. (fl. 1862-1863)
to Philip B. Jones
One letter addressed to Philip B. Jones from William W. Jones dated Feburary 18, 1863. Pertains to paying $1,400 for a 35-year old enslaved man named Joe currently being held in Gradys Jail. Also mentions that Joe's wife (unnamed) was included in the...
GLC01449.02
2 December 1863
Brunt, William (fl. 1863-1865)
to Martha Weir
Writes that his wife, Olive, has gone to Fort Donelson with two of his children. Has been appointed Captain of Company Division 16th Regiment U.S. Colored Infantry. Expresses his satisfaction at fighting alongside former slaves -- "iff it is...
GLC07006.05
22 September 1782
Knox, Henry (1750-1806)
to George Washington
Written by Major General Knox to General Washington. Says he arrived at camp to find that 22 American women and children, formerly prisoners who had travelled from Canada, were seeking assistance. They travelled down from Vermont to Albany, New York...
GLC02437.01624
25 December 1886
Mahone, William (1826-1895)
to E. F. Strickland
Mahone replies to correspondence from Reverend Strickland in Des Moines, Iowa. Notes that he has not forgotten Strickland's former request. Writes, "I would hope the God given Spirit of Liberty may never tire- not before, its blessings are freely...
GLC04733
10 August 1863
Painter, Heber (1841-1900)
to sister Kate
Complains about the excessive heat and comments on the health of the soldiers. States that the men in New Bern are healthy, but those in Washington, Roanoke, and Plymouth have got chills and fever. Discusses his recent attack of fever, for which he...
GLC02016.035
23 May [1865]
Farragut, Virginia L. (fl. 1860-1867)
to [Roberta Jeffery]
The release of Roberta's brother, William, who is being detained as a prisoner of war at Fort Delaware. Virginia informs Roberta that, upon receiving a letter from William, Admiral Farragut addressed a letter to the commanding officer at Fort...
GLC01896.075
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