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25 July 1868
Johnson, Andrew, 1808-1875
Treaty between the United States of America and the Crow Tribe of Indians
concluded May 7, 1868 proclaimed August 12, 1868
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Treaty between the United States of America and the Northern Cheyenne and Northern Arapahoe Tribes of Indians
concluded May 10, 1868 proclaimed August 25, 1868
GLC04099.75
14 October 1868
Treaty between the United States of America and the Senecas, mixed Senecas and Shawnees, Quapaws, Confederated Peorias, Kaskaskias, Weas, and Piankeshaws, Ottawas of Blanchard's Fork and Roche de Boeuf, and certain Wyandottes
concluded February 23, 1867
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16 February 1869
Treaty between the United States of America and the Eastern Band of Shoshonees and the Bannack Tribe of Indians
concluded July 3, 1868 proclaimed February 24, 1869
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7 March 1864
Grant, Ulysses S., 1822-1885
Treaty between the United States of America and the Eastern Bands of Shoshonee Indians
concluded July 2, 1863 proclaimed June 7, 1869
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2 July 1863
Treaty between the United States of America and the Klamath and Moadac Tribes and Yahooskin Band of Snake Indians
concluded October 14, 1864 proclaimed February 17, 1870
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20 May 1834
United States. Congress. House.
Map of the Western Territory & c.
Large folding map of present-day Oklahoma with borders outlined in watercolour designating areas occupied by Native American tribes. Map was previously bound in back of the House Report found in 4132.01. Border lines are colored in blue, yellow...
GLC04132.02
circa 1864
Bacon & Co. (fl. 1864)
Bacon's Large Print War Map Showing 50 Miles round Washington and Richmond
Shows major towns, waterways, and railroads. Concentric circles with intervals of ten miles each surround both Washington and Richmond. A red line shows General Ulysses S. Grant's route from Fredericksburg to Petersburg, Virginia, and a blue line...
GLC04175
1865
Gardner, Alexander (1821-1882)
Officers of Saint Andrew's Society, Washington, D.C., 1865.
One group portrait entitled, "Officers of the St. Andrew Society," photographed by Alexander Gardner dated 1865. The men photographed are, from left to right: Joseph P. Wilson, Alexander Gardner, WM. R. Smith, Fred B. McGuire, T. W. Spence, David...
GLC04186
1862/12/20
Smith, David V. M. (1823-1863)
to Elizabeth Smith and children
Smith describes his march from Washington, loading and unloading baggage cars, and being ordered to load the wounded onto steamers at Acquia Creek. They are camped within the sights of Confederate artillery. Addressed from Virginia nearly opposite...
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1863/5/10
Elwell, D. B. (fl. 1863)
to Friend Furm
Letting his old tentmate know what has happened to him.
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1863/9/26
to Elizabeth Smith
He is very ill. Written from Stanton General Hospital.
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1856
Colton, J. H. (Joseph Hutchins) (1800-1893)
Map to illustrate Capt. Bonneville's adventures among the Rocky Mountains.
The map covers the western United States, with Washington, Oregon, California, Utah, New Mexico, Nebraska, Kansas, Texas, and Arkansas. Published in New York by George P. Putnam. Owned by John Moore (1826-1907), an army surgeon with the Utah...
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28 February 1858
Moore, John (1826-1907)
to Mary Kelly
Describes celebrating Washington's birthday by the firing of a gun for each state in the union, although they are unsure of whether or not states have been added since the Utah Expedition began.
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n.d.
to James Kelly
Contains several fragments, probably from the same letter written to James Kelly.
GLC04195.55
circa 1886
Bell, Charles Milton, ca. 1849-1893.
[Portrait of Surgeon General John Moore]
Three quarter length standing portrait of Surgeon General Moore in dress uniform. With rubber stamp on verso, "C.M. Bell. 463 & 465 Penna. Ave. Washington, D.C." Moore wears his dress uniform complete with epaulets, belt buckle, sash, dress belt...
GLC04196.01
1862/02/22
Kelly, James R. (fl. 1861-1862)
They fired two 34 gun salutes in honor of General Washington's Birthday. Discusses Union victories and his hopes that the Confederates will evacuate the area along the Potomac. He has not been paid since his "return."
GLC04197.20
1862/03/03
General Lander's sudden illness and death from "inflammation of the Brain" delayed the regiment's marching orders. He offers a lengthy description of the funeral procession that escorted Lander' coffin to a train bound for Washington and adds his...
GLC04197.22
1862/03/08
He toured the estate of the ex-Senator and ex-minister to Spain, C. J. Falkner. Falkner himself fled from the approaching Federal army. He finally received a letter from home and was alarmed to hear that someone was prowling around their house at...
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18 September 1787
Washington, George (1732-1799)
to Elizabeth M. Clymer
A one page note pasted in oblong direction on front pastedown of Barlow's Vision of Columbus. (The book is carried on inventory as GLC 4217.01.) Written as president of the Constitutional Convention. The Barlow book was printed in Hartford.
GLC04217
4 March 1809
Madison, James (1751-1836)
National Intelligencer Extra.
Printing of James Madison's first inaugural address and announcement of his inauguration. Docketed on verso.
GLC04244
1820, 1823
Melish, John (fl. 1820-1823)
A Map of the United States with the contiguous British & Spanish possessions
The 1823 edition, but copyright 1820. Of Melish and his maps, Martin & Martin write (p. 115): "Recognizing the demand for geographical information on the American West was limitless for the foreseeable future, Melish undertook to accumulate a vast...
GLC04319
1862
Abbot, Henry L. (1831-1927)
Campaign Maps Army of the Potomac, Map No. 1. Yorktown to Williamsburg [Manuscript map signed]
Title continues: "Prepared by Command of Maj. Gen. George B. Mc.Clellan U.S.A. Commd'g Army of the Potomac A.A. Humphreys Brig. Gen. and Chief of Top. Engr's." Accomplished on four pieces on joined wove paper. Photographed at the Coast Survey Office...
GLC04355.02
Campaign Maps Army of the Potomac, Map No. 1. Yorktown to Williamsburg
Title continues: "Prepared by Command of Maj. Gen. George B. Mc.Clellan U.S.A. Commanding Army of the Potomac Brig. Gen. A.A. Humphreys Chief of Top. Engrs Army of the Potomac." Engraved by W.H. Dougal. Map compiled by Abbot. Printed version of...
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GLC04355.04
Campaign Map Army of the Potomac, Map No. 3. White House to Harrisons Landing
Title continues: "Prepared by Command of Maj. Gen. George B. Mc.Clellan U.S.A. Commd'g Army of the Potomac A.A. Humphreys Brig. Gen. and Chief of Top. Engr's." Map compiled by Abbot. Photographed at the Coast Survey Office. A very faint brown-line...
GLC04355.05
"Prepared by Command of Maj. Gen. George B. Mc.Clellan U.S.A. Commanding Army of the Potomac Brig. Gen. A.A. Humphreys Chief of Top. Engrs Army of the Potomac." Print engraved by W.H. Dougal. Map compiled by Abbot.
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Campaign Maps Army of the Potomac, Map No. 2. Williamsburg to White House
Title continues: "Prepared by Command of Maj. Gen. George B. Mc.Clellan U.S.A. Commd'g Army of the Potomac A.A. Humphreys Brig. Gen. and Chief of Top. Engr's. Photographed at the Coast Survey Office. A faint brown-line print on four pieces of joined...
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1863/03/17
Lincoln, Abraham (1809-1865)
to Joshua F. Speed re: asking Speed to help Lyman Guinnip in Louisville
A confidential letter. Guinnip had been accused of helping slaves escape. Lincoln comments "I scarcely think he is guilty of any real crime."
Basler, Roy P. The Collected Works Of Abraham Lincoln. (New Brunswick, NJ: Rutgers University Press, 1953...
GLC04370
28 March 1782
to Matthias Ogden re: plan to capture Prince William Henry and Admiral Digby
Approving a plan to capture (or kidnap) the future William IV but advising Ogden to treat them with respect and warning him (in a postscript) to avoid touching neutral ground. Boatner's Encyclopedia of the American Revolution notes the plan was...
GLC04386
12 November 1794
Jefferson, Thomas (1743-1826)
Notes on the State of Virginia (George Washington's copy)
Signed by Washington on the title page. The book is the second American edition of Notes on the State of Virginia, published by Mathew Carey in Philadelphia, with original worn sheep binding. Jefferson's book not only covered geography of Virginia...
GLC04389
24 March 1776
to Josiah Quincy
Written just one week after Continental forces captured Boston. Thanks Quincy and the nation for their praise, saying "To obtain the applause of deserving men, is a heart felt satisfaction - to merit them, is my highest wish. If my conduct...
GLC04442
[April 1789]
Inaugural address [leaf from 1st draft of discarded first inaugural = pp.49-50]
Concerning taxation and the national debt. This was a first draft which Washington later discarded. The manuscript was disassembled by Jared Sparks and leaves or clippings were given away as samples of GW's handwriting. Sparks regarded the...
GLC04443.01
17 October 1780
Paine, Thomas (1737-1809)
to Nathanael Greene
Begins by stating that he is thankful no one can publish his letters after his death since he does not write any. Discusses the treason of Benedict Arnold and the British spy John Andre. Comments on the capture of Andre and wonders why Andre was...
GLC04454
14 June 1940
Roosevelt, Franklin D. (Franklin Delano) (1882-1945)
to Arthur Barnett Spingarn
President Roosevelt discusses meeting Spingarn, President of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. Praises the NAACP, stating "Organizations like yours are necessary safeguards in a democracy. You remind us constantly of...
GLC04477
1826/06/24
Jefferson's last letter to Mayor of Washington [small broadside on silk]
A printing of Jefferson's famous letter to the mayor of Washington, D.C., declining an invitation to a Fourth of July celebration. Jefferson hopes the Declaration to be a "signal of arousing men to burst the chains under which monkish ignorance and...
GLC04525
May 1835
Knapp, Alfred (fl. 1835)
An Act for the Government and regulation of seamen [for "Lady Washington"]
Printed official act by the United States Congress outlining restrictions and regulations which will apply to Seamen in the Merchants' Service. Authored by Frederick Augustus Muhlenberg as Speaker of the House of Representatives, John Adams as Vice...
GLC04543
1836
American Anti-Slavery Society (1836)
Slave Market of America.
American Anti-Slavery Society broadside regarding the abolition of slavery in the District of Columbia. The text quotes scripture, the Declaration of Independence, the federal Constitution, state constitutions, and news accounts. Illustrated with...
GLC04557
1861/01/13
Davis, Jefferson (1808-1889)
to Francis W. Pickens re: prophesy of a Civil War; secession
Prophesizes that the South is "probably soon to be involved in that fiercest of human strifes, a Civil War," and discusses secession and withdrawal of southerners from the U.S. Congress.
GLC04624
ca. 1870
Laing, Joseph (1828-1905)
Inauguration of Gen. George Washington
This document is a print lithograph of George Washington at his inauguration in 1789. Probably 1870s or 1880s print by Joeseph Laing and published by William Blackman.
GLC04723
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
1781, reprint Philadelphia 1807
Plan of the investment and attack of York in Virginia [from Life of Washington]
Plate IX. Shows Yorktown. Published by C. P. Wayne; engraved by Francis Shallus.
GLC04760.02
3 January 1778
Burgoyne, John (1722-1792)
to William Heath
Written by Burgoyne, captured British General in charge of the Convention Army to Heath, American General in charge of the district where Convention Army is located. Says Heath made no objection to sending a person to Rhode Island to get money for...
GLC04764.45
5 December 1836
Jackson, Andrew (1767-1845)
[Draft of Jackson's seventh and final address to Congress]
Written in the hand of Andrew Jackson Donelson, the President's nephew. Page 68 is missing, typed transcript included.
GLC04793.01
2 December 1823
James C. Dunn, & Co. (fl. 1823)
President's Message
Same-day printing of the Monroe Doctrine in an extra for the Washington Republican and congressional examiner. One of the most important lines includes: "the American continents, by the free and independent condition which they have assumed and...
GLC04824
1 January 1795
Proclamation for day of Thanksgiving and prayer
Setting aside the nineteenth of February as a day of "Public Thanksgiving and Prayer." Compare to other Thanksgiving broadsides: Adams, GLC00270 and GLC01947.
GLC04862
1790/08/12
to Gouverneur Morris re: diplomatic problems with Britain
With separate (disconjugate) docketing leaf. Discusses diplomatic problems with Great Britain concerning American neutrality and the execution of the Treaty of Paris. "We wish to be neutral... if they will execute the treaty fairly." Written at a...
GLC04887
9 March 1841
Harrison, William Henry (1773-1841)
[Presidential authority to the Secretary of State to affix the seal to the pardon of James P. Smith].
Smith, convicted of larceny, was pardoned under the recommendation of judge and jury due to his youth and good character.
GLC04911
15 January 1953
Truman, Harry S. (1884-1972)
[Farewell Address]
Discusses the events of his presidency. A good part of the address speaks about using American resources and the United Nations to fight the menace of Communism and increase food production, amongst other things. In his conclusion, he looks beyond...
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