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Full-Text Articles in United States History
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.
Thomas S. Jesup Letter Regarding The Brig "Baltimore," 1849., Thomas Sidney Jesup
Thomas S. Jesup Letter Regarding The Brig "Baltimore," 1849., Thomas Sidney Jesup
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
Jesup was a Major General in the U.S. Army. This letter concerns the Brig “Baltimore,” which wasn’t seaworthy at the time it was chartered. Jesup writes that the owners have no legal claim to any charter money.
Letter Of Recommendation For Andrew Wallace Hunter Written By Leonidas Polk . May 11, 1848., Leonidas Polk
Letter Of Recommendation For Andrew Wallace Hunter Written By Leonidas Polk . May 11, 1848., Leonidas Polk
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
A letter of recommendation for Andrew Wallace Hunter from Leonidas Polk for the position of midshipman within the Navy. Polk mentions that Hunter is of "more than ordinary worth" and that he has also been recommended by Senator Berrien of Georgia. Dated May 11th, 1848.
Transfer Orders For Francis Gregory, Signed By M.C. Perry And Franklin Buchanan. Mexico, 1847., Matthew Calbraith Perry, Francis Gregory, Lewis W. Minor Surgeon
Transfer Orders For Francis Gregory, Signed By M.C. Perry And Franklin Buchanan. Mexico, 1847., Matthew Calbraith Perry, Francis Gregory, Lewis W. Minor Surgeon
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
During the 2nd Tabasco Campaign a midshipman (Francis Gregory) transfers ships due to health. A copy of the surgeon's recommendation is included with subsequent orders to a schooner (U.S. Petrel); signed by M.C. Perry and endorsed on the back by Franklin Buchanan.
Warrant For $496.89 Due John A. Watie, Signed By Cherokee Leader Stand Watie. January 26, 1847., Stand Watie
Warrant For $496.89 Due John A. Watie, Signed By Cherokee Leader Stand Watie. January 26, 1847., Stand Watie
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
Stand Watie signs a warrant for $496.89 owed his brother John A. Watie, January 26, 1847.
Letter From Seargent Smith Prentiss To Albert Pike, April 25, 1846., Seargent Smith Prentiss
Letter From Seargent Smith Prentiss To Albert Pike, April 25, 1846., Seargent Smith Prentiss
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
In this letter, Seargent Smith Prentiss writes on the subject of a claim sold to Albert Pike and requests the names and residences for witnesses, dated April 25, 1846.
Gerrit Smith Letter, Peterboro, N.Y., November 18, 1845., Gerrit Smith
Gerrit Smith Letter, Peterboro, N.Y., November 18, 1845., Gerrit Smith
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
Smith writes a friendly letter to an unclear addressee.
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."
John C. Calhoun Letter To William H. Rogers, John C. Calhoun
John C. Calhoun Letter To William H. Rogers, John C. Calhoun
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
Calhoun was the Secretary of State at the time of this letter. He commands the suspension of the trial of Capt. Hiram Gray, who was accused of violating the slave trade suppression law.
Letter From John C. Calhoun Requesting Robert Oliver Gibbes Be Listed As An Applicant For Midshipman, December 3, 1844., John C. Calhoun
Letter From John C. Calhoun Requesting Robert Oliver Gibbes Be Listed As An Applicant For Midshipman, December 3, 1844., John C. Calhoun
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
John C. Calhoun, at the time of writing U.S.Secretary of State, requests that Robert Oliver Gibbes, the son of a "highly respectable citizen of Carolina," be listed as an applicant for Midshipman. Dated December 3, 1844.
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
John B. Magruder Letter To John Earle & Co., John Bankhead Magruder
John B. Magruder Letter To John Earle & Co., John Bankhead Magruder
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
Magruder, travelling under orders fromt he U.S. Army, in 1844, requests Earle "send up my clothes if possible tonight" as he must leave the following morning for Providence.
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 …
Letter To Andrew H. Foote Aboard The Uss Cumberland, From Chaplain Charles Samuel Stewart, Writing From New York, Dated November 23, 1843., Charles Samuel Stewart
Letter To Andrew H. Foote Aboard The Uss Cumberland, From Chaplain Charles Samuel Stewart, Writing From New York, Dated November 23, 1843., Charles Samuel Stewart
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
Andrew Hull Foote is known for his naval service and contribution to reforms in the US Navy. At the time of this letter, it appears that Foote was on a Mediterranean cruise aboard the USS Cumberland. Chaplain Charles S. Stewart writes to Foote from New York to encourage his prospect and promise for moral and spiritual good upon the USS Cumberland.
Edward Doubleday Letter In Which He Informs His Correspondent Of His Intent To Remain In Key West Another Year. He Also Asks For Money. 1843., Edward Doubleday
Edward Doubleday Letter In Which He Informs His Correspondent Of His Intent To Remain In Key West Another Year. He Also Asks For Money. 1843., Edward Doubleday
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
Edward Doubleday was an English entomologist. Here he informs his correspondent of his intent to remain in Key West for another year and asks if a bank can accomodate him with $1000. He further notes the abundance of mosquitoes in Key West.
Robert E. Lee Letter To Captain J.K.H. Mansfield Of Fort Pulaski Regarding A Matter Published In A Circular To The Army Corps Of Engineers. Fort Hamilton, N.Y., February 25, 1842., Robert Edward Lee
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
Robert E. Lee writes from Fort Hamilton to Captain J.K.H. Mansfield of the Corps of Engineers at Fort Pulaski to discuss the object of a publication presented to the Circular in the Corps December 27, 1841. He states he had could claim no merit in its origin and was to promote its success, dated February 25, 1842, Fort Hamilton, N.Y.
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.
Letter From Jane Pierce, Wife Of Franklin Pierce, To Her Mother Regarding Family And Social Affairs. November 1840., Jane Means Pierce
Letter From Jane Pierce, Wife Of Franklin Pierce, To Her Mother Regarding Family And Social Affairs. November 1840., Jane Means Pierce
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
Jane Pierce writes to her mother from Concord, New Hampshire, November 24, 1840. She notes the absence of Franklin Pierce from her home, the health, weight, and activities of infant Frank, domestic details regarding care for her home, and some social interactions.
J. R. Poinsett Letter To Thomas Dunlap, The President Of The Bank Of The United States, Dated July 25, 1840, Joel Roberts Poinsett
J. R. Poinsett Letter To Thomas Dunlap, The President Of The Bank Of The United States, Dated July 25, 1840, Joel Roberts Poinsett
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
Joel R. Poinsett writes to Thomas Dunlap, the President of the Bank of the United States, introducing Mr. Offley to him to confer with while in Philadelphia. Dated July 25, 1840.
Letter From Beverley Tucker To His Sister, Brooke, Dated January 14, 1843., Nathaniel Beverley Tucker
Letter From Beverley Tucker To His Sister, Brooke, Dated January 14, 1843., Nathaniel Beverley Tucker
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
Nathaniel Beverley Tucker, an American author, legal scholar, and political essayist, writes to his sister Brooke, discussing his debt and loans from the bank, dated July 14th, 1843.
Letter Of Recommendation To James Kirke Paulding Regarding James Shepard Thornton, Signed By Members Of The U.S. Congressional Delegation From New Hampshire. 1840., Henry Hubbard Senator, Franklin W. Pierce Senator, Charles Gordon Atherton Congressman, Jared W. Williams Congressman
Letter Of Recommendation To James Kirke Paulding Regarding James Shepard Thornton, Signed By Members Of The U.S. Congressional Delegation From New Hampshire. 1840., Henry Hubbard Senator, Franklin W. Pierce Senator, Charles Gordon Atherton Congressman, Jared W. Williams Congressman
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
Letter of recommendation to the Secretary of the Navy, James Krike Paulding, regarding James Shepard Thornton of New Hampshire for the position of Midshipman, signed by members of the US Senate and House of Representatives from New Hampshire: Henry Hubbard, Franklin W. Pierce, C. G. Artherton, Jared W Williams, Ira A Eastman, Edward W Burke, and Tristham Shaw, 1840.
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.
Receipt And Fragment, Signed By Robert E. Lee, Circa 1838, With Receipt Indicating Cost Itemized Applied To A Public Works Project On The Mississippi River At St. Louis., Robert Edward Lee
Receipt And Fragment, Signed By Robert E. Lee, Circa 1838, With Receipt Indicating Cost Itemized Applied To A Public Works Project On The Mississippi River At St. Louis., Robert Edward Lee
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
Document of receipt signed by Robert E. Lee to certify Steamboat Ariel to freight on 2 buoys for $320, for the improvement of the Mississippi River above the mouth of the Ohio, signed September 10, 1838.
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.
Receipt For 2 Barrels Of Coal And Their Drayage, Signed By Robert E. Lee, 1838., Robert Edward Lee
Receipt For 2 Barrels Of Coal And Their Drayage, Signed By Robert E. Lee, 1838., Robert Edward Lee
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
Receipt for 2 barrels of coal for use by Blacksmith during the building of the harbor in St. Louis. This document is 'for the improvement of the Mississippi River above the Mouth of the Ohio,' signed by Robert E. Lee, 18 June 1838.
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.
Honorable Discharge Of Mitchell George Signed By Barnard Bee (Sr.), Republic Of Texas Form, May, 1836., Barnard Elliott Bee Secretary Of War
Honorable Discharge Of Mitchell George Signed By Barnard Bee (Sr.), Republic Of Texas Form, May, 1836., Barnard Elliott Bee Secretary Of War
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
Honorable discharge of Mitchell George from the Republic of Texas army under Captain Snively. May 1836. Signed by Barnard Bee (Sr.)
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.