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21 January 1860
Pierce, Franklin (1804-1869)
to John McNeil re: foreseeing civil war
Written while on vacation. Argues that Civil War is inevitable unless the Democrats regain control of the government
GLC03660
1856-1869
Civil War loyalty societies
Civil war loyalty pamphlets [41] (Bulk, 1861-1869)
Disbound pamphlets including Loyal Publ. Society Tracts nos. 7, 27, 29, 34, 36, 37 and 40, arguments of E. Pierrepont at Surratt's trial (1867), etc.
GLC01265
1822-1874
Civil War statesmen: 33 letters & docs [decimalized]
GLC02469
15 June 1860
Houston, Sam (1793-1863)
Election Proclamation by the Governor! [elections before the Civil War]
Setting Texas elections just before the Civil War.
GLC04945
1847-1874
Sumner, Charles (1811-1874)
Collection of signed materials, pamphlets and Civil War-related items of Charles Sumner [Decimalized .01 - .41]
Collection of signed materials, books, letters and documents related to the coming of the war, Sumner's career and Reconstruction. Includes: 17 ALSs (30 p.) 1847-1874, 6 AQS on themes of liberty and equal rights, 3 cartes de visite (2 signed), 2...
GLC02095
1826
Shaler, William
Sketches of Algiers, political, historical and civil...
Printed by Cummings, Hilliard and Company. First edition. Original worn paperboards and quarter leather. Written by Shaler as American Consul General at Algiers. Includes chapter 7 "Extracts of the journal kept in the consulate of the United States...
GLC05246.04
1860
Voorhees, Daniel Wolsey (1827-1897)
The American citizen
Published by R.H. Simpson & Co. in Terre Haute, Indiana. A signature, "Jas. H. Williams" is inscribed on the lower center of the front cover. An address delivered before the Jefferson and Washington societies of the University of Virginia. Argues...
GLC01265.08
1815-1817
Reports of State, Treasury and War Departments re: War of 1812
GLC08636
9 December 1815
Madison, James (1751-1836)
Gazette and American---Extra.
This document is a newspaper extra dated Saturday morning, 9 December 1815. It includes a transcript of the Presidential State of the Union Address by James Madison. The speech was originally given in Washington, D.C. on 5 December 1815. Docketed on...
GLC05784
1832
Marshall, John (1755-1835)
The Life of George Washington, Commander in Chief of the American forces, during the war which established the independence of his country . . .
Title continues, ". . .and first president of the United States, complied under the inspection of the Honourable Bushrod Washington, from original papers bequeathed to him by his deceased relative." Inscribed by Marshall to Major Henry Lee, "For...
GLC01066
1851
Smith, Gerrit (1797-1874)
The true office of civil government. A speech in the city of Troy.
Printed by S. W. Benedict. Smith declares, "The legitimate action of Civil Government is very simple. Its legitimate range is very narrow. Government owes nothing to its subjects but protection... from crimes... committed against their persons and...
GLC04717.03
19 November 1847
Santa Anna, Antonio López de (1794?-1876)
Report to Minister of War [In Spanish].
Justification for actions in loss of Mexico City. Reminds officials of his suggestions for defensive measures. With later fountain pen ink notes.
GLC06293.02
circa 1845
American Republican Party of Kingston
American Republican Town Nominations. "Beware of Foreign Influence"
Nativist Election broadside, with large eagle, by the American Republican Party of Kingston attacking Roman Catholic immigrants. "Beware of Foreign Influence" is attributed to Washington's Farewell Address. Prints the address of John Young as...
GLC07450
1857-1858 ca.
Lincoln, Abraham (1809-1865)
Speech fragment on slavery and American government
Probably part of a speech, beginning in the middle of a word. Lincoln emphasizes how America's affirmation of natural rights has made the nation into a wiser, stronger, happier and more progressive country.
GLC03251
8 March 1843
Tyler, John (1790-1862)
[Appointment of James Madison Porter, Secretary of War]
Appoints James Madison Porter Secretary of War with the following certificate: "Know Ye: That reposing special trust and confidence in the Patriotism, Integrity and Abilities of James Madison Porter, of Pennsylvania, I do appoint him Secretary for...
GLC02774
1855
Foster, William (1772-1862)
Know nothingism, or the American Party. By Franklin.
Published by E. W. Hinks and Company. Describes the Know-Nothing, or American Party.
GLC00267.195
1846/05/14
Buchanan, James (1791-1868)
Circular letter re: declaration of war on Mexico
Printed letter signed as Secretary of State. This copy was sent to to Seth Sweetser, U.S. Consul at Guayaquil.
GLC01860.18
1847-1848
Report to Minister of War and Navy [In Spanish].
Santa Anna's report on the loss of Mexico City in the battle of Cerro Gordo. Includes troop positions and commanders. With later fountain pen ink notes.
GLC06293.01
1842/04/29
Gillespie, B. (fl. 1842)
to Edward Burleson re: Vasquez expedition and archives war
GLC02575
1836-1869
Texana: documents, many relating to Thomas Ward & archives war [decimalized]
Note that some letters are written to "William" Ward, i.e., Thomas William Ward, the person who assembled this archive as archivist of the Republic of Texas.
GLC02145
1848/04/24
to John Letcher re: explaining his opposition to War of 1812
Explaining his opposition, as "a student of law & a very young man," to the declaration of war against Great Britain at the beginning of the War of 1812, which "however, did not prevent me from sustaining the war... as an individual and as a member...
GLC06771.01
4 March 1848
Cabell, E. C. (Edward Carrington) (1816-1896)
Speech of Mr. Cabell, of Florida, on the Mexican War
Discusses Polk's failure to consult Congress about the question of Texas' western boundary, the negotiation therein to settle the border dispute, and the order to send the army into Mexico.
GLC00267.125
1844 ca.
Resolve re: Thomas Ward's dispute with Texas House over archive war
Clerical manuscript.
GLC02145.24
1831
Duff and Green (fl. 1831)
[Correspondence between Andrew Jackson and John C. Calhoun on the Seminole War]
Correspondence between the "President and Vice-President of the U. States, on the subject of the course of the latter, in the deliberations of the cabinet of Mr. Monroe, on the occurrences of the Seminole War." Calhoun discloses the correspondence...
GLC08605.02
1850
Johnston, Joseph Eggleston (1807-1891)
Reports of the Secretary of War, with reconnaissances of routes... [in Texas]
Full title: "Reports of the Secretary of War, with Reconnaissances of Routes from San Antonio to El Paso. By Brevet Lt. Col. J.E. Johnston...Capt. R.B. Marcy's Route From Fort Smith to Santa Fe...Expedition into the Navajo Country; and also the...
GLC04134
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