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1828
Ley de Colonizacion... [law opening Texas to American colonization] [In Spanish]
Printed by Samuel Bangs. First printing. References: Streeter 727; Streeter Sale 297.
GLC04247
3 November 1881
Sherman, William Tecumseh (1820-1891)
[Annual Report to Sec. of War Robert Lincoln from Commanding General William T. Sherman]
Sherman's working copy of his annual report for 1881. Sherman enumerates and sums up the reports of various generals. He updates Lincoln on Indian affairs, " ... no serious Indian or other war has occurred but great progress has been Made in...
GLC03005
1800-1820 ca.
Native American manuscripts re: Cherokee, Chickasaw, and Choctaw Indians [Decimalized .01- .23]
This collection consists largely of correspondence and legal documents pertaining to Native Americans, particularly the Cherokee Nation. Topics include despoiled property (#9, 17, and 18); compensation (#6, 7, 8, and 21); the Treaty of 1805 (#11)...
GLC07562.03
1856
Brewerton, George Douglas (1820-1901)
The War in Kansas: a rough trip to the border, among new homes and a strange people.
Published by Derby & Jackson. Signed by Julia E. M. Hodge on the inner front cover. Also contains inscription related to Sheridan Edward Mott: "Young, handsome, brave and intellectual he gave his life in the war of the Rebellion. Shot Sep. 20 1863...
GLC00267.161
31 May 1850
Clarke, Matthew St. Clair (1791-1852)
[American Colonization Society circular proposing steamship line between the United States and Africa]
Addressed to "His Excellency the Gov of NJ" (Daniel Haines). Signed by [Matthew St. Clair Clarke]. Copy of the memorial of Joseph Bryan, of Alabama, to Congress, proposing to establish a line of steam ships between the U.S. and Africa. Cites the...
GLC05492
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