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Elementary Exercises For The Deaf And Dumb, Samuel Akerly

Deaf Rare Books

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A Discourse, Delivered At Plymouth, December 22, 1820. In Commemoration Of The First Settlement Of New-England., Daniel Webster, Paul Royster , Ed.

Electronic Texts in American Studies

To celebrate the 200th anniversary of the Mayflower Pilgrims’ Landing at Plymouth Rock, Daniel Webster (1782–1852), former congressman and future senator and secretary of state, delivered this long discourse to the assembled members of the Pilgrim Society. Always the consummate New Englander, Webster sketched 200 years of American history, surveyed the present era, and projected grand future prospects for a nation barely 40 years old, but with deep roots in Reformed Protestant values and English constitutionalism. Underlying all was his belief that “The character of their political institutions was determined by the fundamental laws respecting property.” Webster’s stories highlight the …

Journal Of The Senate Of The Commonwealth Of Kentucky, October 15, 1821 - December 21, 1821, Kentucky. General Assembly. Senate.

Journals of the General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Kentucky

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Article, The Florida Pirate, John Howison, Keith Lewis Simmons

Early Visions Bucket

"'The Florida Pirate' was first published in Blackwood’s Edinburgh Magazine in 1821. This historically significant and, at the time, socially relevant, piece of fiction was written by one of the magazine’s most notable and prolific authors of “tales of terror,” John Howison (1797-1859). Howison tells the story of a black pirate captain, who is ruthless yet human; who struggles to overcome the violent oppression associated with his past enslavement; and who emerges as European powers and the United States come to terms with pressing political questions."

Message From The President Of The United States To Both Houses Of Congress At The Commencement Of The First Session Of The Seventeenth Congress, December 5, 1821

American Indian and Alaskan Native Documents in the Congressional Serial Set: 1817-1899

Annual Message to Congress with Documents; Pres. Monroe. 5 Dec. SD 1, 17-1, v1, 70p. [59] or HD 1, 17-1, v1,70p.[63] Indian hostilities in Florida; reports; etc.

Letter From George Sibley To Thomas Mckenney, October 1, 1820, George Champlin Sibley

George Champlin Sibley Papers

Transcript of Letter from George Sibley to Thomas McKenney, October 1, 1820. Sibley describes several of the Native American tribes near Fort Osage; how they live off the land; suggests how land should be given to them once they are "civilized."

Gen. Robert G. Harper To Rev. John Dubois, 1820 September 30

The Saint Elizabeth Ann Bayley Seton Family Papers

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Philander Chase To Reverend Boyd, Philander Chase

Philander Chase Letters

Chase has not yet received the journals from the General Convention in June. He also hopes that Boyd could send a missionary to the county to teach illiterate people there. The Worthington Parish has seen great success.

Fourth Report Of The Directors Of The American Asylum, At Hartford For The Education And Instruction Of The Deaf And Dumb (1820), American School For The Deaf, Seth Terry

American School for the Deaf

No abstract provided.

N. W. Worthington To Elizabeth Ann Seton, 1820 May 4

The Saint Elizabeth Ann Bayley Seton Family Papers

No abstract provided.

Journal Of The House Of Representatives Of The Commonwealth Of Kentucky, October 16, 1820 - December 27, 1820, Kentucky. General Assembly. House Of Representatives.

Journals of the General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Kentucky

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Journal Of The Senate Of The Commonwealth Of Kentucky, October 16, 1820 - December 27, 1820, Kentucky. General Assembly. Senate.

Journals of the General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Kentucky

No abstract provided.

L’Art D’Enseigner À Parler Aux Sourds-Muets De Naissance, Roch-Ambroise Auguste Bébian, Charles-Michel De L’Epée

Deaf Rare Books

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Edmond Pratt Ot Elizabeth Ann Seton, 1819 November 2

The Saint Elizabeth Ann Bayley Seton Family Papers

No abstract provided.

Letter From Benjamin O'Fallon To George Sibley, August 25, 1819, Benjamin O'Fallon

George Champlin Sibley Papers

Transcript of Letter from Benjamin O'Fallon to George Sibley, August 25, 1819. O'Fallon discusses meeting with large group from Kanza tribe and the difficulty communicating with them because of poor interpreters.

Letter From George Sibley To Samuel Sibley, July 10, 1819, George Champlin Sibley

George Champlin Sibley Papers

Transcript of Letter from George Sibley to his brother, Samuel Sibley, July 10, 1817. Sibley discusses his brother's plan to move to the Missouri Territory; building a saw mill; his predictions on the types of commerce that will happen around Fort Osage; his concerns regarding whether Missouri will become a free or slave state; selling a slave for Samuel and not being paid; the Yellowstone expedition.

The date on this transcription is incorrect. The year should be 1819.

Third Report Of The Directors Of The Connecticut Asylum For The Education And Instruction Of Deaf And Dumb Persons (1819), American School For The Deaf, Seth Terry

American School for the Deaf

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Letter From George Sibley To William Clark, April 19, 1819, George Champlin Sibley

George Champlin Sibley Papers

Transcript of Letter from George Sibley to William Clark, April 19, 1819. Sibley discusses an incident between Lieutenant Palmer and the Native Americans near Fort Osage.

Letter From William Clark To George Sibley, March 31, 1819, William Clark

George Champlin Sibley Papers

Transcript of Letter from William Clark to George Sibley, March 31, 1819. Clark discusses Osage tribes annuity; Sac intrigue; Ioway land claim.

Letter From Frederick Bates To George Sibley, February 3, 1819, Frederick Bates

George Champlin Sibley Papers

Transcript of Letter from Frederick Bates to George Sibley, February 3, 1819. Bates inquires about a horse and mule that has been claimed to have been stolen by Native Americans.

Letter From George Sibley To Thomas Mckenney, February 2, 1819, George Champlin Sibley

George Champlin Sibley Papers

Transcript of Letter from George Sibley to Thomas McKenney, February 2, 1819. Sibley explains why a garrison is no longer necessary at Fort Osage.

Règles Du Séminaire Interne: 1819

Textes Normatifs

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A Treatise On The Education Of The Deaf And Dumb : To Which Is Added An Essay On Deafness : Also, An Appendix Relating To The Education And Comfort Of The Blind, John England

Deaf Rare Books

No abstract provided.

Philander Chase To Reverend Boyd, Philander Chase

Philander Chase Letters

Thanks Boyd for the kindness shown to him; updates on the testimonials that will be said about him for his consecration.

William Harris To Chester Griswold And B. Gardner, William Harris

Philander Chase Letters

Harris writes to say that the Standing Committee of the Diocese of New Jersey has approved Philander Chase's Bishop-hood.

Letter To The Standing Committee Of The Diocese Of New Jersey, B. Gardiner

Philander Chase Letters

The Diocese of New Jersey has delayed approval of Philander Chase's appointment as Bishop. The Diocese of Ohio attempts to persuade them to change their decision by speaking of Chases's good character and the importance of a Bishop in Ohio and the west.

Letter From John C. Calhoun & William Clark To George Sibley. September 5, 1818, John C. Calhoun, William Clark

George Champlin Sibley Papers

Transcript of Letter from John C. Calhoun & William Clark to George Sibley. September 5, 1818. Calhoun discusses how to address claims made by Native American and U.S. citizens.

Philander Chase To Rachel Denison, Philander Chase

Philander Chase Letters

Mary Chase's last words; updates on the two young Chase children; Chase is upset that Philander Jr. is going on an ill-advised trip.

Second Report Of The Directors Of The Connecticut Asylum For The Education And Instruction Of Deaf And Dumb Persons (1818), American School For The Deaf, John Russ

American School for the Deaf

No abstract provided.

Gen. Robert G. Harper To Elizabeth Ann Seton, 1818 April 15

The Saint Elizabeth Ann Bayley Seton Family Papers

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