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1813/05/14
Monroe, James (1758-1831)
Cartel for the exchange of prisoners of war
Broadside reprinting terms of prisoner exchange agreed to by the American and British governments.
GLC01403
14 May 1813
Cartel for the exchange of prisoners of war, between Great Britain and the United States of America
Broadside reprinting terms of prisoner exchange agreed to by the American and British governments. Includes notations on the right and left margins of the document. Signed by Secretary of State James Monroe and Tho. Barclay.
GLC01621
23 December 1847
Blair & Rives (1834-1873)
Congressional Globe [New Series...No. 4]
Lincoln's Spot Amendment Speech on page 64 condemns the pretexts for starting the war with Mexico. Requests proof from President Polk that American blood was shed on American soil and that the enemy provoked the Americans, and asks if those Americans...
GLC02025
September 1775
Urban, Sylvanus (1745-1826)
The Gentleman's Magazine
Printed for D. Henry at St. John's Gate, London. Includes the petition of Congress to King George. Also includes a copy of an intercepted John Adams letter to Abigail Adams 24 July 1775, copy of intercepted letter of Benjamin Harrison to George...
GLC02361
3 August 1861
Charleston Mercury (fl. 1861)
The Charleston mercury. [Vol. LXXIX, no. 11244]
Contains detailed Civil War news from the front lines. Included is a lengthy front-page comparison of the treatment of prisoners of war by the North and the South. "While the LINCOLN Government is making numerous arrests of persons at Washington and...
GLC02362
2 May 1793
Washington, George (1732-1799)
A Proclamation [printer's proof of neutrality proclamation]
Printer's broadside proof of Washington's neutrality proclamation printed at the Columbian Centinel (Boston). The date is inferred.
GLC02391
01 January 1823
Stone, William James (1798-1865)
Declaration of Independence [W.J. Stone facsimile on vellum]
The William J. Stone facsimile of the Declaration of Independence, printed on parchment, with Stone's imprint. Secretary of State John Quincy Adams, upon discovering the fragility of the original Declaration of Independence in 1820, ordered this...
GLC00154.02
18 July 1798
General Washington's Letter Declaring his Acceptance of the Command of the Armies of the United States
Regarding the Quasi-War with France, Washington's support for the Administration and acceptance of commander in chief. Signed: "D.R. Slade" in upper right corner. Washington's letter is dated July 17, 1798 from Mount Vernon. The document is also...
GLC00265.04
26 October 1791
Claypoole, David C. (ca. 1757-1849)
The mail; or, Claypoole's daily advertiser. [No. 127 (October 26, 1791)]
Includes President George Washington's third State of the Union Address, delivered 25 October 1791. Among other topics, Washington discusses problems between Native Americans and settlers on the Western frontier, a new tax on distilled alcohol, the...
GLC00280
1 September 1792- 5 September 1792
Russell, Benjamin (1761-1845)
Columbian centinel. [Vol. 17, no. 50 (September 1, 1792)] and Columbian centinel. [Vol. 17, no. 51 (September 5, 1792)]
Includes two issues bound together. Issue 50 contains a letter written by Thomas Paine directed to Henry Dundas, Secretary of State for the Home Department in Great Britain. In the letter, Paine defends his work Rights of Man, stating "I do not...
GLC00281
25 October 1861
Haldeman, Walter Newman (1821-1902)
Louisville daily courier. [No. 11 (October 25, 1861)]
Pro-South newspaper published by Green & Co., publishing and sale agents in Nashville, Tennessee. Edited by Robert McKee and Haldeman. Mention of imprisonment of P. Phillips Family in Washington and of American-British correspondence over...
GLC00847
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
30 April 1898
Smith, Michael Hoke (1855-1931)
Map of the World Showing the Points at Which the War is In Progress
Map shows the miles between ports found in locations such as Japan, San Francisco, Cuba, Haiti, Puerto Rico, Cape Verde, Liverpool, New York, Washington D.C., Hong Kong, and the Phillipines. Lists the names of all the ships in the fleet at the...
GLC02691.12.08
after 04 July 1776
Paine, Robert Treat (1731-1814)
[Oath of allegiance to the independence of the United States]
Signed by 12 men, including two signers of the Declaration of Independence, Robert Treat Paine and Matthew Thornton. Paine's signature is unusual because he is from Massachusetts. Certifies that the signers, "Do solemnly swear, that I do renounce...
GLC00170
18 March 1777
Howe, William (1729-1814)
Proclamation re: protection of property
British broadside meant to encourage renewed allegiance to the crown in New York and New Jersey.
GLC00178
23 August 1776
A Proclamation: [appeal to Loyalists for amnesty and support]
With manuscript notes and calculations on verso
GLC00179
02 September 1783
Great Britain. Treaties
Preliminary articles of peace between...Great Britain and...the United Provinces
Published by Webster and McLean. Treaty of peace between England and Holland.
GLC00256
18 April 1794
U.S. Congress
Resolution: "That the present Embargo be continued"
Signed by Edmund Randolph as Secretary of State. Concerning the Quasi-War with France. States that the present Enbargo be continued until "the twenty fifth day of May next."
GLC00265.01
26 March 1798
U.S. Senate
A Motion: establishing embargo, fortifying ports and raising an army
The motion was a result of the Quasi-War with France. Document is slashed on lower right corner. Formerly pencilled "Duplicate."
GLC00265.02
2 April 1917
Wilson, Woodrow (1856-1924)
A message calling for war with the imperial German government in defense of American rights
Subtitled "Delivered by President Woodrow Wilson to the Congress of the United States of America on Monday, April the Second, in the year nineteen hundred seventeen."
GLC03621
Unknown
American and Spanish Fleets
A listing of all all the boats in the Spanish and American fleets.
GLC02691.12.05
24 October 1897
Kindhearted Mayor Collier and To Stop Filibustering
Mayor Collier releases all prisoners with city offenses. In "to Stop Filibustering", the Spanish government wants to ask the US to repress revolutionary societies in America that are giving assistance to General Gomez. Backside includes article...
GLC02691.12.10
9 May 1898
Scene of the Pending Great Naval Battle Between the United States and Spain
Map of area covered in the expected battle between Spain and the United States. The Spanish fleet is between the island of St. Thomas and St. Domingo. The American fleet is on its way to Puerto Rico, to fight the fleet from Cape Verde. Date from...
GLC02691.12.12
27 February 1690
Charles Bill & Thomas Newcomb, fl. 1690
By the King and Queen, a proclamation requiring all seamen and mariners to render themselves to their Majesties service.
All officials are to support this and they are to give over the names of those seamen and mariners who continue to shirk service. Printed in London by Charles Bill and Thomas Newcomb.
GLC01450.535
10 March 1792
Columbian centinel. [Vol. 16, no. 52 (March 10, 1792)]
Prints the federal act to establish the U.S. Post Office and post roads in the United States. Also includes local news, news from France and England, shipping news, and public notices.
GLC01508
1783/11/29
Independent New-York Gazette, Num. II
Published by John Holt, printer to the state of New York. Prints the Treaty of Paris on front page. Also contains Governor Clinton's proclamation of a cessation of hostilities between the U. S. and Britain.
GLC01510
1782
George III, King of Great Britain (1738-1820)
Epitaph [mock epitaph on George III, "Button-Maker"]
Satirical epitaph on King George III. Compares George III to various dictatorial rulers, including Caligua and Cesar, Printed by F. Bailey. Inscribed at top to "Mrs. Rebecca Treat at Yorktown -- From Sam: Leatney [?]."
GLC01531
1774/10/26
United States. Continental Congress.
Petition from the General Congress... to the King [American grievances]
The last action of the first Continental Congress. Entitled "A Genuine Copy / of the / Peititon from the General Congress in America to the King. Published by Order of the Congress, at Philadelphia Oct. 26, 1774." 2 columns. No imprint...
GLC01671
4 January 1774 to 27 December 1775
Pennsylvania journal and weekly advertiser. [No. 1674 (January 4, 1774) - no. 1725 (December 27, 1775)] [with gaps]
Revolutionary War era newspaper: Pennsylvania Journal. 5 and 19 April 1775 issues contain fugitive slave ads. Issue number 1698 is missing. March 8, 1775 contains African Slavery In America written by Thomas Paine in 1774.
GLC01706
12 July 1764
Franklin, B. and Meredith, H. (1729-1778)
Pennsylvania gazette. [No. 1855 (July 12, 1764)]
Prints a declaration of John Penn, the Governor of the province of Pennsylvania, proclaiming the Delaware and Shawanese Indians enemies of the province. Reports that Penn will offer rewards for Indian captives or scalps and delineates the amount of...
GLC01713.01
30 May 1765
Franklin, Benjamin (1706-1790)
Pennsylvania gazette. [No. 1901 (May 30, 1765)]
Contains an announcement of the passage of the Stamp Act on p. 2 and mentions the new stamp duties in other sections. Reports news from around Europe and the colonies, including an act passed in Philadelphia for the maintenance and repair of roads....
GLC01714
18 July 1765 - 19 September 1765
Pennsylvania gazette. [No. 1908 (July 18, 1765), no. 1910 (August 1, 1765), no. 1914 (August 29, 1765) - no. 1917 (September 19, 1765)]
In addition to news from Europe and the colonies, and various advertisements and announcements, each issue touches on the controversy surrounding the Stamp Act. Issue 1908 reports on an upcoming colonial assembly which will seek relief from the...
GLC01715
26 September 1765 - 24 October 1765
Pennsylvania gazette. [No. 1918 (September 26, 1765) - No. 1922 (October 24, 1765)]
In addition to news from Europe and the colonies, and various advertisements and announcements, each issue touches on the controversy surrounding the Stamp Act. Issue 1918 reports on the burning in effigy of a stamp distributor in Annapolis, the...
GLC01716
21 November 1765 - 26 December 1765
Pennsylvania gazette. [No. 1926 (November 21, 1765) - no. 1931 (December 26, 1765)]
In addition to news from Europe and the colonies, and various advertisements and announcements, each issue touches on the controversy surrounding the Stamp Act. Issue 1926 reports on a Massachusetts resolution against the Stamp Act and the burying...
GLC01718
14 February 1783
[Announcing the armistice between the United States and Great Britain]
Announcing the armistice between the United States and Great Britain. Printed by Charles Eyre & William Strahan. Full title: "A Proclamation, declaring cessation of arms, as well by sea as Land, agreed upon between his magesty, the most christian...
GLC01731
1790/04/14
Jefferson, Thomas (1743-1826)
The Secretary of State.... [report on supplying coinage from England]
Broadside printed by Childs and Swaine. First printing of Jefferson's first published report as Secretary of State rejecting a proposal to import copper coins minted in England as an infringement on American sovereignty. The idea had been proposed...
GLC01738
1773
Scaevola, 18th cent.
To the Commissioners Appointed by the East-India Company, for the Sale of Tea, in America.
Protests the consignment of tea as a means to raise revenue for Britain in America. Equates the commissioners' appointment with those of the Stamp Act tax collectors a few years earlier. Scaevola was a pseudonym.
GLC01753
31 October 1776
Speech to Parliament re: "the troubles" in America
Printed by William & Thomas Bradford. The speech blames American leaders for the independence movement and announces the recovery of Canada and New York.
GLC01754
1773/10/09
Hutchinson, Thomas (1711-1780)
A Proclamation for proroguing the General Court (Massachusetts Bay)
Printed by Richard Draper. With calculations on the verso.
GLC01872
4 July 1788
J. Dunlap and D.C. Claypoole (1784-1790)
The Pennsylvania packet, and daily advertiser. [No. 2939 (July 4, 1788)]
Prints a description of the order and accoutrements of a procession in honor of the establishment of the Constitution. Articles on commerce and foreign intelligence. Contains news from Europe and around the country and many advertisements....
GLC02432
23 March 1798
Adams, John (1735-1826)
[Presidential proclamation for a national day of prayer]
Proclamation declaring national "day of Solemn Humiliation, Fasting, and Prayer," with Timothy Pickering's free frank on verso. Adams wants Americans to pray for the protection of their country. Proclamation states that America is in a "hazardous and...
GLC02542.14
1776/01/08 ca.
Committee of Public Safety. New York
Appeal to Members of NY Provincial Congress to attend February session
Issued by the New York Committee of Public Safety, appealing to New York's members of Congress. Also appeals on rejection of Lord North's reconciliation plan, which is intended to "disunite the colonies." From the Alexander McDougall papers.
GLC02555
1835/12/10
Texas. General Council.
To The People of Texas re: siege of Mexican garrison at San Antonio de Bexar
Streeter Texas 92. re siege of Mexican garrison at San Antonio de Bexar. Compared with Streeter copy at Yale University.
GLC02558
6 March 1848
Butler, William Orlando (1791-1880)
[Military convention for the provisional suspension of hostilities]
Order No. 18, ratified by William Orlando Butler as Major General Commanding on March 5,1848. Signed by Adjutant Irvin McDowell. Orders a suspension of hostilities following seventeen articles by the Military Convention. The Convention provisions...
GLC02561
1774/09/17
Suffolk Resolves
The Suffolk resolves: Proceedings of the ...
Printed by John Holt. The first printing in New York of the Suffolk Resolves. Evans 13701
GLC02438
1776
New York. Legislature
In Provincial Congress [calling for election of revolutionary government]
Possibly printed by John Holt. Evans 14934.
GLC02442
1829
Jackson, Andrew (1767-1845)
President's message
An Extra of the Hartford Times, reporting from telegraph the text of Jackson's first State of the Union. The address discusses what will be many of the major issues during his Presidency. Discusses removal of Native Americans, questions the...
GLC02009
7 August 1781
Dunlap, John (1747-1812)
The Pennsylvania packet, or, the general advertiser [Vol. 10, No. 765 (August 7, 1781)]
Reports news on the Charleston campaign and peace negotiations during the American Revolution. Contains news from other papers in America and around the world. An article from the London Evening Post discusses the "infamous letters, published...under...
GLC02059
1783/04/12
Proclamation of Peace [Printed by John Hayes]
Tall, narrow broadside dated from Baltimore, April 12. "1783" has been added in roughly contemporary ink. A docket on verso has been obscured by age and modern restoration (possibly including bleaching). Apparently, the only recorded copy of the...
GLC02122
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