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1834 ca.
Jackson, Andrew (1767-1845)
Jefferson Celebration, Washington Hall
Pro-Jackson propaganda celebrating "The Genuine Democratic Party". Date in pen at top "14 April 1834."
GLC07040
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
24 November 1860
Hare, Willis V. (fl. 1860)
Great Sale of Land, Negroes, Corn & Other Property!
Slave sale broadside. The Charleston estate sale was set for 2 January 1861. The sale advertised the estate of the deceased Hamilton Houston, noting that it included "91 likely negroes, some of which are blacksmiths and others carpenters!" Lists...
GLC00227
1829
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
22 March 1847
Taylor, Zachary (1784-1850)
Proclamation [in Spanish]
Arguing that the army entered Mexico not to wage war on peaceable citizens, but to seek an honorable peace. Taylor therefore expects the citizens to make reparations for encouraging guerillas to loot and sabotage the army's property. Printed by...
GLC04943
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