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Full-Text Articles in Political History
Letter From Louis T. Wigfall To A T. King In New York, Marshall, Texas, May 17, 1855., Louis T. Wigfall
Letter From Louis T. Wigfall To A T. King In New York, Marshall, Texas, May 17, 1855., Louis T. Wigfall
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
Wigfall writes to King imploring him to come to Texas. He also notes several others matters of business and politics.
Thomas Benton Letter To Dr. Harry Boernstein, 1853., Thomas Hart Benton
Thomas Benton Letter To Dr. Harry Boernstein, 1853., Thomas Hart Benton
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
Thomas Hart Benton writes a letter to Henry Boernstein, a German publisher of the Anzeiger des Westens [“Western Reporter”] in St. Louis. In this letter, Benton discusses proposed changes for the paper, expresses his gratitude for Boernstein's support in the previous election, and looks forward to the continued participation of German-Americans in future elections.
Letter Of Recommendation From Phillip Barton Key Ii To President Franklin Pierce, Dated July 15, 1853., Philip Barton Key Ii
Letter Of Recommendation From Phillip Barton Key Ii To President Franklin Pierce, Dated July 15, 1853., Philip Barton Key Ii
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
A letter of recommendation for democrat David Hines from Philip Barton Key II to President Franklin Pierce, dated July 15, 1853.
Letter From Daniel Webster Concerning The Word "Slavery" In Constitution, Dated 1850, Daniel Webster
Letter From Daniel Webster Concerning The Word "Slavery" In Constitution, Dated 1850, Daniel Webster
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
Daniel Webster writes Reverand S. K. Lothrop to question where to find the observation from Mr. Madison that states the reason to keep the word "slavery" from the Constitution, dated Feb. 27, 1850.
Martin Van Buren Letter To Mr. Stickney, In Which The Former Includes His Autograph. New York, August, 1849., Martin Van Buren
Martin Van Buren Letter To Mr. Stickney, In Which The Former Includes His Autograph. New York, August, 1849., Martin Van Buren
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
A letter from Martin Van Buren, containing his signature, to Mr. Stickney, an autograph collector, sending his autograph "with much pleasure." New York. Dated August 16th, 1849.
John Hale Letter Acknowledging A Request To Speak At The Mercantile Library Association, September 14, 1845., John P. Hale
John Hale Letter Acknowledging A Request To Speak At The Mercantile Library Association, September 14, 1845., John P. Hale
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
Hale writes that he has been so "harrassed with business" that he has "had but little time to attend to any thing else, or even to think of aught beside." "I have had to continue almost alone against the whole pack of profligate & venal newspaper Editors set upon me."
Patrick Calhoun Letter To His Father John C. Calhoun, From Iowa Territory, June 29, 1844., Patrick Calhoun 2nd Lieutenant
Patrick Calhoun Letter To His Father John C. Calhoun, From Iowa Territory, June 29, 1844., Patrick Calhoun 2nd Lieutenant
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
Letter from Patrick Calhoun at Fort Madison to his father John C. Calhoun. 24 July, 1844
Slave Trade Ledger Of William James Smith, 1844-1854, William James Smith
Slave Trade Ledger Of William James Smith, 1844-1854, William James Smith
Local History
This ledger meticulously details the prices paid and received for scores of human beings (as slaves; only first names are recorded), as well as the expenses incurred by Smith in undertaking this business venture, such as feeding, clothing, sheltering, and nursing the people he purchased and sold. The details of the book illustrate that Smith took several "trips" between 1844 and 1854 to buy and sell slaves: detailed records of purchases and sales of "Negroes" exist for all of the years between 1844 and 1854. The listing of expenses for the year of 1844 (the most complete account) indicate that …
John Van Buren Requests An Issue Of The "Democratic Record" Be Sent To Him At Kingston, N.Y. November 13, 1843., John Van Buren
John Van Buren Requests An Issue Of The "Democratic Record" Be Sent To Him At Kingston, N.Y. November 13, 1843., John Van Buren
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
John Van Buren writes to J. and H.G. Langley to ask that his November issue of the "Democratic record" be forwarded to him in Kingston. Kingston, New York. Dated November 13th, 1843.
Louisa Catherine Johnson Adams Poem "To Thomas," 1842., Louisa Catherine Adams
Louisa Catherine Johnson Adams Poem "To Thomas," 1842., Louisa Catherine Adams
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
Louisa Catherine Adams was the wife of John Quincy Adams. She was the first lady from 1825-1829, and she was the only first lady to be born outside the U.S. Adams writes this poem to Thomas, stating "your presence eased the lab'ring thought/the note aside was laid/ Before, with kind expression fraught/my compliment was paid." Dated January 25, 1842.
Warrant For Arrest. Charge: Assault And Battery On Julia, An Enslaved Woman. 1841, Washington County, Tennessee., Justice Of The Peace, Washington County, Tennessee
Warrant For Arrest. Charge: Assault And Battery On Julia, An Enslaved Woman. 1841, Washington County, Tennessee., Justice Of The Peace, Washington County, Tennessee
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
The justice of the peace for Washington County, Tennessee instructs the sheriff to detain an individual for the "assault and battery on the body of Julia a Female Slave the property of Alexander Nelson now in the employment of Henry C. Stephenson." October 28, 1841.
Liquor License, Barnwell District, South Carolina, August 21, 1841., Barnwell District, South Carolina
Liquor License, Barnwell District, South Carolina, August 21, 1841., Barnwell District, South Carolina
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
In which the licensee, William Robertson Jr., swears to not "sell give exchange barter" liquor to any enslaved persons. Signed by C.A. Scott.
Diplomatic Letter Of Introduction For James Chesnut Of Camden, S.C. Written By John Forsyth, Secretary Of State, 1839., John Forsyth
Diplomatic Letter Of Introduction For James Chesnut Of Camden, S.C. Written By John Forsyth, Secretary Of State, 1839., John Forsyth
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
Diplomatic letter of introduction for James Chesnut of Camden, S.C. "to the respective diplomatic agents of United States in Europe," written and signed by John Forsyth, U.S. Secretary of State, in compliance with a request from the Secretary of War Joel Poinsett (also from S.C.). 1839.
Letter From Hugh S. Legare To His Daughter, Charlottesville, Virginia, August 6, 1838., Hugh Swinton Legare
Letter From Hugh S. Legare To His Daughter, Charlottesville, Virginia, August 6, 1838., Hugh Swinton Legare
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
Legare writes to his daughter about his travels through Washington, Baltimore and then Virginia, noting "this country is very beautiful." He also mentions some political matters, including the President and John C. Calhoun.
J.R. Poinsett Letter Discussing Views On The Cherokee Treaty, Dated May 29 1838., Joel Roberts Poinsett
J.R. Poinsett Letter Discussing Views On The Cherokee Treaty, Dated May 29 1838., Joel Roberts Poinsett
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
J. R. Poinsett responds to a letter in interest of the success of his views in relation to the Cherokee Treaty. Dated May 29 1838.
Certificate Authenticating The Original Appointment Of B.H. Saxon As Secretary Of State Of South Carolina, Signed By Pierce M. Butler, Governor, And B.H. Saxon. Dated November 4, 1837, Columbia, S.C., Pierce Mason Butler
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
The appointment of B.H. Saxon as the Secretary of State of South Carolina is certified by this document. Signed by Pierce M. Butler and B.H. Saxon. 1837.
Dolley Madison, Wife Of James Madison, Letter To President Andrew Jackson About The Death Of Her Husband, Founding Father And Former President James Madison. Dated September 2, 1836., Dolley Madison
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
The notes penciled in the margins of the manuscript (apparently written by Allen C. Clark) indicate that this is the final draft of this letter to Andrew Jackson upon the death of her husband.
Sam Ralston Poetry Manuscript (Song), Sam. Ralston
Sam Ralston Poetry Manuscript (Song), Sam. Ralston
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
3 page manuscript of verse entitled: “Written for the celebration of the 4th of July 1836 at Plymouth, Mississippi.” First stanza begins: “The hour has come, when Texians brave – Must choose bright glory, or the Grave;” Accompanying note explains “Ralston most likely went with Quitman to fight for Texas independence.”
Honorable Discharge From The Army Of The Republic Of Texas For Mitchell George, Signed By Barnard Bee, Sr., No Date, Barnard Elliot Bee Senior
Honorable Discharge From The Army Of The Republic Of Texas For Mitchell George, Signed By Barnard Bee, Sr., No Date, Barnard Elliot Bee Senior
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
Mitchell George, 21 years old, farmer, who enlisted in May of 1836 is honorably discharged from the Army of the Republic of Texas.
Order To Pay Chu Walookee $7.50 From Public Funds For His Services, Endorsed By John Ross On Verso. August 23, 1834., John Ross, Richard Taylor, William Rogers
Order To Pay Chu Walookee $7.50 From Public Funds For His Services, Endorsed By John Ross On Verso. August 23, 1834., John Ross, Richard Taylor, William Rogers
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
Order to pay and authorization by John Ross for $7.50 of public funds be paid to Chuwalookee for his services. Dated August 23rd, 1834.
Andrew Jackson Letter To Henry Baldwin Requesting Information "In Respect To [A] Confidential Letter" Jackson Wrote In 1818. Dated 1831, Washington, D.C., Andrew Jackson
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
President at the time of writing, Jackson asks Henry Baldwin, his friend and Associate Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court, to "obtain for me the desired information in respect to my confidential letter to Mr. M. of the 6th of January 1818."
List Of Enslaved People, Including Their Ages, At Spring Garden Plantation, Florida, 1829., Spring Garden Plantation
List Of Enslaved People, Including Their Ages, At Spring Garden Plantation, Florida, 1829., Spring Garden Plantation
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
This item is a list of over 80 enslaved people of African descent at Spring Garden, a plantation in present-day DeLeon Springs State Park, Florida. The list notes the first names of enslave persons and their ages. Annotations indicate occupations and work assignments, family units, and if individuals were sent to Charleston or sold locally. The meaning of some annotations are unclear or at least not explicit, such as small circles next to females' names. Annotations indicate this list was used as reference more than once. One pair of twins is noted as are several infants. Reference to the names …
Joel Poinsett Letter To Thomas Milton Regarding Receipt Of Documents For Cargo Of The Schooner Fair American, Dated November 14 1826., Joel Roberts Poinsett
Joel Poinsett Letter To Thomas Milton Regarding Receipt Of Documents For Cargo Of The Schooner Fair American, Dated November 14 1826., Joel Roberts Poinsett
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
J. R. Poinsett, the US Minister to Mexico, writes to Thomas Milton about the receipt of documents and communication regarding seizures of cargo of the Schooner Fair American. He reports "everything has been done to induce the Government to reorder justice to the claimants...you may depend upon my continuining to prosecute this claim agreeably to my instructions from the Secretary of State." dated November 14, 1826.
Marquis De Lafayette Letter To Francis Huger Regarding The Former's Tour Of The U.S. 1825., Marie-Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier Lafayette
Marquis De Lafayette Letter To Francis Huger Regarding The Former's Tour Of The U.S. 1825., Marie-Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier Lafayette
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
This letter to Francis Huger regards Lafayette's tour of the United States. Huger was the son of Isaac Huger, befriended by Lafayette during the American Revolution. Here Lafayette writes about his progress towards South Carolina on the tour.
Deed Of Sale For Seven People (As Slaves) Sold By William O'Neale To John Henry Eaton, Washington, D.C., April 10, 1823., William O'Neale, John Henry Eaton
Deed Of Sale For Seven People (As Slaves) Sold By William O'Neale To John Henry Eaton, Washington, D.C., April 10, 1823., William O'Neale, John Henry Eaton
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
This deed or receipt acknowledges the exchange of $800 for seven slaves: Betsy Baker, 55; Nelly, 36 and her son Jim, 12 and daughter Jane, 7; Henney, 40, and her son Washington, 5; and Polly Quander, 21.
Enclosure For A Check Drawn On Bank Of The United States By Treasurer Of The United States, Thomas T. Tucker, To John Montgomery., Thomas Tudor Tucker
Enclosure For A Check Drawn On Bank Of The United States By Treasurer Of The United States, Thomas T. Tucker, To John Montgomery., Thomas Tudor Tucker
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
Thomas T. Tucker, treasurer of the United States, encloses a check drawn on the Bank of the United States for $18,273.05, issued by the Secretary of War, to John Montgomery, mayor of Baltimore. May 28, 1822.
Enclosure For A Check Drawn On Bank Of The United States By Treasurer Of The United States, Thomas T. Tucker, To Francis Nichols., Thomas Tudor Tucker
Enclosure For A Check Drawn On Bank Of The United States By Treasurer Of The United States, Thomas T. Tucker, To Francis Nichols., Thomas Tudor Tucker
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
Thomas T. Tucker, treasurer of the United States, encloses a check drawn on the Bank of the United States for $152.00, issued by the Secretary of the Navy, to Francis Nichols. July 19, 1820.
Caesar Rodney Letter To His Son John Rodney, Dated 1817, Wilmington, Delaware., Caesar Augustus Rodney
Caesar Rodney Letter To His Son John Rodney, Dated 1817, Wilmington, Delaware., Caesar Augustus Rodney
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
Cesar A. Rodney was a lawyer, politician, and diplomat from Delaware. His uncle, also Cesar Rodney, signed the Declaration of Independence. In 1817 he was sent on a special mission to South America by President Monroe to determine the propriety of recognizing the independence of the Spanish-American republics. This letter to his son (a midshipman on the Sloop Ontario) relates to this mission.
Aaron Burr Letter To G.W. Lathrop, Esq., 1814., Aaron Burr
Aaron Burr Letter To G.W. Lathrop, Esq., 1814., Aaron Burr
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
Writing from Albany, in this letter Burr summarizes developments in legal cases and notes the "total rejection of my bill in the Senate." 1814.
Appointment Of Samuel Briscoe To Be Coroner, Signed By Isaac Shelby. Kentucky, 1814., Isaac Shelby
Appointment Of Samuel Briscoe To Be Coroner, Signed By Isaac Shelby. Kentucky, 1814., Isaac Shelby
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
Isaac Shelby, governor of Kentucky, appoints Samuel Briscoe as coroner of Bullitt County after the resignation of Rodolphus Buky on January 21, 1814. Signed by Martin D. Hardin, secretary, and Isaac Shelby, governor.