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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
13 April 1861
[Broadside describing the Confederate attack of Fort Sumter, South Carolina]
Describing the first engagement of the Civil War, this broadside states "Washington in Danger! Rebel Victory! ... The Confederate Flag to Wave Over the Federal Capitol!" Includes various paragraphs regarding the Confederate victory. Contains...
GLC01545.06
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
5 May 1864
Margedant, William C. (b. 1835)
Part of Northern Georgia
Printed "In the field" on cloth. Black and white lithograph depicts Northern Georgia. Compiled under the direction of William E. Merrill, Chief Topographical Engineer, Washington, D.C. Margedant was Captain and Superintendent of the Topographical...
GLC01740.06
1890/02/17
Harrison, Benjamin (1833-1901)
Proclamation: prohibiting herding or grazing on Cherokee strip
Printed document without seal or signature.
GLC01861
circa February 1782
Bauman, Sebastian (1739-1803)
Plan of the investment of York and Gloucester
Drafted at Washington's request, shortly after the battle of Yorktown, Virginia. Nebenzahl, Battle Plans of the American Revolution, 189, with references.
GLC01869
1846 ca.?
Polk, James K. (1795-1849)
Counterfeit coins
GLC01980.02
GLC01980.03
1885
Unknown
Untitled
1 Grover Cleveland medal
GLC01990.02
1865
[Indian Peace Medal containing the image of Andrew Johnson]
One side of this medal contains the bust of President Andrew Johnson. The reverse side contains an engraving of a Native American and an American colonist shaking hands while standing in front of an altar. George Washington's bust stands on top of...
GLC01993.02
16 April 1865
Stanton, Edwin McMasters (1814-1869)
General orders no. 66
Secretary of War Stanton announces the death of President Lincoln to the armies. States that "headquarters of every department, post, station, fort, and arsenal will be draped in mourning for thirty days." Also, funeral honors will take place at...
GLC02031
1866/04/02 after
Johnson, Andrew (1808-1875)
A Proclamation: Declaring the insurrection at an end in certain states
Printed on blue paper. Reconstruction related.
GLC02037
13 January 1873
Sumner, Charles (1811-1874)
[Check signed by Charles Sumner]
Check for $51.17 payable to Mr. Beckwith Huntly from the First National Bank, Washington, D.C. Signed by Sumner. Endorsed on verso. With US inter-revenue stamp.
GLC02095.32
16 January 1873
Check for $354.51 payable to Mr. Elliott C. Cowdin from the First National Bank, Washington, D.C. Signed by Sumner. Endorsed on verso. With US inter-revenue stamp.
GLC02095.33
30 August 1856
Clephane, Lewis (1824-1897)
To the opponents of slavery extension.
The Congressional Republican Committee calls on Republicans to spread literature against the extension of slavery. Lists documents and prices which the Republican Association will furnish upon request. Clephane was Secretary of the Association, and...
GLC02142
4 March 1805
Jefferson, Thomas (1743-1826)
President Jefferson's Inaugural Speech
President Jefferson's inaugural speech, given after his official reelection in 1805: "Mr. Jefferson appeared in the Chamber of the United States Senate, where his reelection was declated, and the necessary oath administered to him." Printed on silk...
GLC02151
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
1 March 1777
Faden, William (ca. 1750-1836)
A topographical map of the North part of New York Island establishing the plan of Fort. Washington, now Fort Knyphausen
Depicts northern Manhattan's Fort Washington which was captured by British forces on 11/16/1776. Copper engraving with older contemporary color. Describes and maps the four attacks by General Knyphausen on Fort Washington. "Hudsons or North River"...
GLC02394
1863
King & Baird (1839-1876)
The road to peace through Pennsylvania via Washington, As Engineered by Southern Rebels and their Democratic Allies.
Quotes the September 7, 1863 issue of the Richmond Enquirer in order to pillory the South and Jefferson Davis for their belief that the war could be ended by attacking Pennsylvania to get to Washington. Calls the Richmond Enquirer "Jeff. Davis' Organ...
GLC02421
24 August 1865
Unknown (1808-1875)
[Leather Valise/Pouch]
Lather valise/pouch contained a pardon for Payne and a transmittal envelope and letter. GLC00044.07.01-.03
GLC00044.07.04
25 January 1777
Proclamation [Trenton proclamation]
Signed in type by Washington. The proclamation allowed residents of Trenton and Central New Jersey to reaffirm their loyalty to the United States, after devastating British campaigns.
GLC00070
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
19 April 1865
[Programme of funeral procession]
Broadside consists of information on the arrangement of Lincoln's funeral procession. Includes details on the order in which participants of the procession will walk. Also includes requests such as the closing of all businesses at 10 a.m. and that...
GLC00247
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
15 August 1865
Andrew Johnson on Negro Suffrage
[Title continued] His letter to Gov. Sharkey of Mississippi. Reconstruction era printing of Johnson's letter commending the governor's convention to amend the state constitution. In the letter, Johnson also attacks the radical Republicans.
GLC00269
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