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1836
Grimke, Angelina Emily (1805-1879)
Appeal to the Christian women of the south
Published by the American Anti-Slavery Society. Among other arguments, Grimke denounces Biblical justifications of slavery. Loosely bound with string.
GLC08642
1821/03/02-1821/03/04
Burr, Aaron (1756-1836)
to Martha Bradstreet re: current legal situation of Bradstreet
Opinions on war in Europe against Naples and Spain told via allegory of turkeys and ducks.
GLC07712
15 March 1822
Gurney, Nathan (1769-1850)
to Aaron Hobart
Seeks Hobart's aid in discovering the status of a pension application for a widow, Nabby Gardner, of a soldier killed in the War of 1812. The docket contain information on Zachary Gardner's service.
GLC06313.04.170
1823-1938
Jones, Alfred (1839-1920)
[Collection of Alfred Jones, surgeon in the 17th Tennessee Regiment] Decimalized .001-.130]
Includes postwar papers. Some signatures have been removed. The letters contain battle content for Murfreesboro (3 and 12 January 1863) and Chickamauga (1 October 1863). During the war Jones wooed and married Maxine Harris. The collection reveals...
GLC03135.13
7 May 1818
Jackson, Andrew (1767-1845)
to John M. Davis
A clerical copy of Jackson's letter to Davis in which he deals with aftermath of the Chehaw Affair. Orders Davis to send a "talk to Kinnard with instructions to explain the substance to the Chehaw Warriors." Also orders him to arrest Obediah Wright...
GLC00782.11.05
circa 1828
Ker, John (fl. 1828)
[Petition of Antonio Vela]
Legal document by attorney John Ker who served as petitioner for Antonio Vela, a citizen of Louisiana, in the County Court of Adams County, Mississippi. The petition was showing the court "That on or about the first day of April 1828 he [Vela] was...
GLC02887
16 July 1827
Simpson, Michael T. (fl. 1827)
to J. M. Haldeman
Relates the events of his visit to Jackson's farm in Tennessee. Describes Jackson as a "great American Cincinnatus," friendly, personable, and even-tempered. Says Jackson prefers a quiet life, "but will serve the people, if by them chosen."...
GLC03199
3 August 1822
Hagner, Peter (fl. 1797-1822)
Indicates that pension monies ($240) owed to Nabby Gardner, the widow of Zachary Gardner, will be paid. Written from the Third Auditor's office of the Treasury Department.
GLC06313.04.188
29 January 1818
Abbot, H. (fl. 1818)
to John Wilson
Dr. Abbot gives an account of Mrs. Wilson's health, indicating that he believes she will live until Mr. Wilson returns from Washington, D.C at the end of the congressional session. This letter was originally sent to the Massachusetts congressman...
GLC06313.04.060
14 February 1826
Lafayette, Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier, marquis de (1757-1834)
to unknown [in French]
News from La Grange, from Fanny and Camilla Wright about Nashoba, sent to an unknown doctor. Year supplied by Robert Crout. Original owner claimed this letter mentioned the "slow freeing of the blacks."
GLC02874
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