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8 November 1857
Walker, Theodore L. (fl. 1857)
to William McBlair
Reports that on his expedition up the Congo River one of the launch boats was lost. Written on board the U.S.S. "Dale," at the mouth of the Congo River.
GLC00722.19
24 July 1839
Dresser, Amos (1812-1904)
to Hiram Wilson
Writes to Reverend Wilson about two slaves travelling to him in Canada on the underground railroad. Writes, "I rejoice in the privilege of handing over to you two more Daughters of affliction who can tell you their own tale of suffering. They are in...
GLC00867
02 September 1782
Pendleton, Edmund (1721-1803)
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
7 February 1778
Martinica, Dominica (fl. 1777-1778)
[Legal document of privateer from Court of Vice Admiralty of East Florida claiming enslaved people]
One document countersigned by Judge Robert Catherwood of the Court of Vice Admiralty of East Florida dated February 7, 1778. Signed with an "X" as the mark of Lieutenant Dominica Martinico. Document states that Martinico, the commander of the...
GLC01411.01
1743-1759
Franklin, Benjamin (1706-1790)
Pennsylvania gazette. [Nos. 735-1567] [Incomplete] [Decimalized]
Collection of unbound newspapers. Edited with frequent pseudonymous contributions by Benjamin Franklin. Subjects include colonial and Indian affairs, European and Parliamentary news, commercial notices, and acts of Assemblies. Small folios with...
GLC06670
13 January 1743
Pennsylvania gazette. [No. 735 (January 13, 1743)]
Includes international news from various overseas newspapers. Domestic news and classified ads inhabit pages 3 and 4. Section reserved announcing the indentured servitude of residents and the return of runaway slaves.
GLC06670.001
18 January 1743
Pennsylvania gazette. [No. 736 (January 18, 1743)]
Includes international news from various overseas newspapers. Domestic news and classified ads inhabit pages 3 and 4. Section reserved for announcing the indentured servitude of residents and the return of runaway slaves.
GLC06670.002
2 February 1743
Pennsylvania gazette. [No. 738 (February 2, 1743)]
Includes international news from various overseas newspapers. Domestic news and classified ads inhabit pages 2 through 4. Section reserved for announcing the indentured servitude of residents and the return of runaway slaves.
GLC06670.003
10 February 1743
Pennsylvania gazette. [No. 739 (February 10, 1743)]
GLC06670.004
17 February 1743
Pennsylvania gazette. [No. 740 (February 17, 1743)]
GLC06670.005
17 March 1743
Pennsylvania gazette. [No. 744 (March 17, 1743)]
Includes international news from various overseas newspapers. Address from House of Lords to King George II and His Majesty's reply. Domestic news and classified ads inhabit pages 2 through 4. Section reserved for announcing the indentured...
GLC06670.009
24 March 1743
Pennsylvania gazette. [No. 745 (March 24, 1743)]
GLC06670.010
14 April 1743
Pennsylvania gazette. [No. 748 (April 14, 1743)]
GLC06670.012
21 April 1743
Pennsylvania gazette. [No. 749 (April 21, 1743)]
Includes international news from various overseas newspapers. Letter to the House of Lords from the prince of Orange and Nassau regarding his promotion to Lieutenant General. Letter from the magistrates of Edinburg to their representative...
GLC06670.013
2 June 1743
Pennsylvania gazette. [No. 755 (June 2, 1743)]
GLC06670.017
16 June 1743
Pennsylvania gazette. [No. 757 (June 16, 1743)]
GLC06670.019
23 June 1743
Pennsylvania gazette. [No. 758 (June 23, 1743)]
GLC06670.020
14 July 1743
Pennsylvania gazette. [No. 761 (July 14, 1743)]
GLC06670.023
21 July 1743
Pennsylvania gazette. [No. 762 (July 21, 1743)]
GLC06670.024
18 August 1743
Pennsylvania gazette. [No. 766 (August 18, 1743)]
Includes international news from various overseas newspapers. Printing of a letter from Prince Charles of Lorraine to the Queen of Hungary regarding military maneuvers. Domestic news and classified ads inhabit pages 2 through 4. Section reserved...
GLC06670.028
26 August 1743
Pennsylvania gazette. [No. 767 (August 26, 1743)]
GLC06670.029
1 September 1743
Pennsylvania gazette. [No. 768 (September 1, 1743)]
Includes international news from various overseas newspapers, especially from Prague and the Hague. Domestic news and classified ads inhabit pages 5 and 6. Section reserved for announcing the indentured servitude of residents and the return of...
GLC06670.030
8 September 1743
Pennsylvania gazette. [No. 769 (September 8, 1743)]
GLC06670.031
15 September 1743
Pennsylvania gazette. [No. 770 (September 15, 1743)]
GLC06670.032
6 October 1743
Pennsylvania gazette. [No. 773 (October 6, 1743)]
GLC06670.035
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