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HARRIET MARTINEAU.
Autograph Note Signed. Address leaf, n.p. n.d. "His Honour / The Lieutenant Governor / Boston / H. Martineau"

Harriet Martineau (1802-1876) was an English social theorist, novelist, and essayist. She was one of the few Victorian women to support herself solely by writing, and she covered topics of sociology, religion, women's domestic life, position in the social hierarchy, and most controversially, feminine sexual identity.

EDWARD D. TOWNSEND.
Document Signed, printed Special Orders No. 41, Jan. 27, 1864. Creating and Appointing Abbot to a Board of Engineers to review Sea Coast Fortifications, especially New York Harbor.
Henry L. Abbott (1831-1927) commanded the Army of the Potomac's siege artillery at Petersburg. For this and other recognizable services during the war, he was brevetted brigadier general.

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Some toning, etc.

"…the woods was ful of ded rebs" SAMUEL HYDE.
Fragment of an Autograph Letter Signed, to his parents, no date [1861-1865], with his drawing of a "Suthern lady." 2 pp.
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the rebel los i dont know but we got fifteen prisenrs and thay sed that the woods was ful of ded rebs the next morning our boys went & burnt a haus and took thre more gray Backs too miles [lour?] thay had a good sised fite but we dident go down thair we had enuf to tento whare we was i fond a gun and a lot of things after the frush

Sile is wel and sends his lov to you and ant han and lik wise Miley

mother, margert flint ses She has rote to leters to you and she hante had nerry ancer yet you must rite to her

i cant rite eney more now so good By Deer father and mother

from your son

Samuel Hyde

[Drawing:] suthern lady

[Drawing:] gentelman

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Although eleven Samuel Hydes served in various Union regiments during the Civil… Leer más

This "ticket" allowed male voters to express their belief that "the vote should be granted to the Women of New York."
[WOMEN'S SUFFRAGE]. Printed Document. Ticket of Support for Women's Suffrage. New York: New York State Woman Suffrage Party, ca. 1915-1917. 1 p., 4¾ x 3 in.

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The New York State Woman Suffrage Party
Headquarters, 303 5th Avenue, New York City
I, _________________________________________________________
of _______________________ Street _______________________ City
believe that the vote should be granted to the Women of New York.
__________________________ County
Assembly District ___________ Election District __________
Historical Background
Carrie Chapman Catt founded the New York State Woman Suffrage Party in 1909 at the Convention of Disfranchised Women. By 1915, the Woman Suffrage Party had 100,000 members, and that summer, suffragists organized 5,225 outdoor meetings, 13 concerts, and 28 parades and processions. A referendum in October 1915 lost, when 58… Leer más

"As long as our Government is administered for the good of the people, and is regulated by their will; as long as it secures to us the rights of person and of property, liberty of conscience and of the press, it will be worth defending...."

Andrew Jackson's election in 1828 over incumbent John Quincy Adams marked an end to the "Era of Good Feelings," as Jackson's supporters became the Democratic Party, while those who supported Adams became the National Republicans. In March 1829, Jackson became the first president to take the oath of office on the East Portico of the U.S. Capitol. His inaugural address promised to respect the rights of states and the constitutional limits on the presidency. ANDREW JACKSON.
Newspaper. Niles' Weekly Register, March 7, 1829. Baltimore, Maryland: Hezekiah Niles & Son. 16 pp. (17-32), 6¼ x 9⅞ in.During Jackson's two terms, he concluded about seventy treaties with Native Americans in the South and Northwest that initiated a policy of Indian removal to… Leer más

Philadelphia, PA, 1788. Softcover. Fine. The Columbian Magazine. Magazine. The Columbian Magazine, Philadelphia, Pa., December, 1788. 52 pp., 5 x 8 in. Lacking plates. This title has the honor of being the first successful American magazine, having begun in September 1786 and lasting until December 1792. Although many titles existed earlier, none enjoyed the success of lasting beyond a few issues or a couple of years.Opens with five pages on ""An Account of the Ancient Colleges at Cambridge in New England..."" that being Harvard University. (pp. 669-673).A recipe for making artificial Asses milk (p. 698).With ""The American Plutarch - Memoirs of Captain John Smith"" (pp. 699-703, continued for a previous issue and concluded in the next).A section on ""American Intelligence"" (pp. 715-718) with the latest news reports, including an item from Edenton, North Carolina:""a new convention be recommended for the purpose of reconsidering… Leer más

"this place is to be evacuated all the troops and the gunboats leave with us there is a general move of the darkeys they all want to go with us they do not dare to stay here after we leave for fear of the guerrillas I believe we are to take every thing with us that can be of use to the rebs" THOMAS BOURNE.
Autograph Letter Signed, April 18, 1863, Elizabeth City, [North Carolina]. 2 pp., 8vo.
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Elizabeth City April 18th / 63

My Dear Mother

We are under marching orders for New Bern to join the regt we recd the orders yesterday we leave here to day if nothing happens every thing is hurry and bustle here this morning so that it is rather difficult to write beside I have a very poor pen but I thought I must write you a few lines just to let you know of our movement this place is to be evacuated all the troops and the gunboats leave with us there is a general move of the darkeys they all want to go with us they do not dare to stay here… Leer más

ALEX HALEY.
Signed Check, September 20, 1988. Drawn on the First Tennessee Bank in Knoxville. To "Patricia Alexander". With "Love!" in the memo field and on the back is her endorsement and a note that says "Thanks!".

"The American revolution was begun and fought through for an idea—to establish that man is a man—to vindicate the right of every man to equal rights and to equal citizenship…. Every boy imbibes the genius of our free institutions. The poor friendless rail splitter rises to the proudest pinnacle of human power. [Cheers] The poor tailor boy becomes and is now our President, [cheers] the ferry boy the Chief Justice of our Supreme Court, (cheers) and the humble tanner boys become the great commander, who marshals a million of veteran warriors in the great cause of union and liberty, and holds up the flaming symbol of emancipation to a whole race of mankind. (Applause.)" (p1/c2 – p2/c1)

"And yet, for Jeff Davis, who has been a wholesale murderer, who has struck at the life of the whole nation, and rolled the red wave of bloody civil war over the land, they say we must be magnanimous. [Sensation.] We shoot the poor deserter and the poor soldier who is found sleeping at his post on… Leer más

This issue of The Balance and Columbian Repository features Jefferson's proclamation regarding the British attacks on American vessels, several articles debating the President's stance on the matter, an article about Aaron Burr's trial, toasts given in honor of Independence Day, and an address to the Medical Society of Columbia County. [THOMAS JEFFERSON].
Newspaper. The Balance and Columbian Repository. Hudson, New York: Harry Croswell, July 14, 1807. 8 pp., 9½ x 11¾ in.Jefferson's July 2 proclamation on the state of affairs with England: "During the wars which, for some time, have unhappily prevailed among the powers of Europe, the United States of America, firm in their principles of peace have endeavored by justice, by a regular discharge of all their National & Social duties, & by every friendly office their situation has admitted, to maintain with all the belligerents: their Accustomed relations of friendship, hospitality, & commercial intercourse…& this too, amidst a Constant… Leer más

Best known for his seminal Birds of America, Audubon's prints are among the world's most recognized images. JOHN JAMES AUDUBON.
Print. Harlequin Duck, [1871]. 14 x 12 in. framed.
The Birds of America octavo edition was published in 6½" x 10" (approximate size) volumes, depending upon the publisher's binding. The first octavo edition, in seven volumes, sometimes referred to as the "royal octavo folio" or the "royal octavo edition" was published jointly by John James Audubon in New York and J.B. Chevalier in Philadelphia (1840-1844). Seven editions published between 1856 and 1871 followed, with increasing attention to background coloring. The octavos were referred to by Audubon as the "petit edition" and "The Birds in Miniature."

In 1858, the U.S. Government ordered 200 sets, which were given to foreign governments as a thank you for important gifts given to America.

Total number of color plates in the octavo editions: 500. Printing method: Black and white lithography, watercolored by… Leer más

This pamphlet, issued by the New York State Woman Suffrage Party, quoted speeches and letters by President Woodrow Wilson to urge New York men to vote for woman suffrage on November 6, 1917. [WOMEN'S SUFFRAGE].
Pamphlet. "What President Wilson Says," New York: National Woman Suffrage Publishing Co., ca. June-October 1917. 4 pp., 5 x 7 in.
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"'We are fighting for the essential part of it all, (democracy) namely ... to have a right to a voice in the Government under which we live, and when men and women are equally admitted to those rights, we have the best safeguard of justice and of peace that the world affords. There is no other safeguard.'—May 16, 1917." (p1)

Letter to Carrie Chapman Catt, January 27, 1917:

"As you know, I have a very real interest in the extension of the Suffrage to the women and I feel that every step in this direction should be applauded." (p2)

Address to National Convention of Suffragists, September 8, 1916:

"Woman Suffrage is going to prevail, and that… Leer más

CARRIE CHAPMAN CATT.
Autograph Document Signed. Check. New York, N.Y., December 31, 1899. 1 p. "Received from Harriet Taylor Upton Eight & 75/100 Dollars balance on Indianapolis expenses… Carrie Chapman Catt"

Carrie Chapman Catt (1859-1947) was a pivotal figure in the fight for woman suffrage. She was president of the National American Woman Suffrage Association, which made the final push for the 19th Amendment to the Constitution.

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Two short fold separations, mended.

When Johnny comes marching home again, Hurrah! Hurrah! / We'll give him a hearty welcome then, Hurrah! Hurrah!... [PATRICK GILMORE].
Broadside, "When Johnny comes marching home." Philadelphia, Johnson & Co., Song Publishers. [1863-65]. 6 x 9 in., 1 p.
Noting that the music was published by Tolman & Co., Boston, and sung to the tune, 'Johnny Fill Up the Bowl,' the song's lyrics were written by Irish American bandmaster Patrick Sarsfield Gilmore (1829-1892). Its first sheet music publication was deposited in the Library of Congress on September 26, 1863, with words and music credited to "Louis Lambert," a pseudonym.

The Fifteenth Amendment provides that voting rights could not be based on race, color, or previous condition of servitude (slavery). It was ratified by enough states to become part of the Constitution on February 3, 1870. Maryland rejected it on February 26, 1870 – but finally did ratify it on May 7,1973. THOMAS FAYETTE.
Autograph Letter Signed, to "Dearest cousin Mattie & Co.," Frederic County, Maryland, June 3, 1870, 4 pp. 7¾ x 9¾ in.With:

THOMAS FAYETTE. Autograph Letter Signed ("Fayette"), to "Dear coz Mattie," Salem, VA, December 4, 1866. 4 pp. 4½ x 7¾ in. With stamped envelope

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FANNIE WALLACE. Autograph Letter Signed, to "My dear sister & brother," Sweet water, August 12, 1873. "In the midst of all I gave James a teaspoonful of Hartshorn in mistake for 'Soothing Syrup' – came near killing him and me too. Dr happened to be siting by my bedside…" 2 pp. 7½ x 9¾ in.

"Where, think ye that I am? And why here? Ans: I'm in the woods, all alone, two miles from… Leer más

JOHN A. ANDREW, GOVERNOR.
Autograph Manuscript Signed. Boston, Massachusetts, November, 1863. 1p., 7¾ x 9⅞ in. Excerpt

"We must forget our feelings save the one,

We must resign all passions save our purpose,

We must behold no object save our Country,

And only look on death as beautiful

So that the sacrifice ascend to Heaven,

And draw down Freedom on her Evermore."

On Commonwealth of Massachusetts Executive Department letterhead.

John A. Andrew (1818-1867), Civil War Governor of Massachusetts and ardent abolitionist first to respond to Lincoln's call for troops; raised the famed 54th MA Reg't.

"Sherridan has been doing some good work. 1400 prisoners passed here a few days ago that he captured And Report says he has captured 1000 more. A couple of officers stopped here last night, that had just been exchanged. They were captured last August and gave me a good account of their trials & tribulations down in Dixie. One of them gave $100. for a common pair of shoes from all appearances the Confederacy will soon collapse. Sherman has been heard from, is at Fayetteville, N. C. think Richmond will fall, before fall."

Civil War veteran David F. McGowan writes about prospects for Union victory and life in Maryland as the Civil War draws to a close. DAVID F. MCGOWAN.
Autograph Letter Signed, to Ellen [P. Fowler?], March 15, 1865, Ellicott's Mills, Maryland. 3 pp., 5x 8 in. Also includes DAVID F. McGOWAN, Autograph Letter Signed, to Ellen [P. Fowler?], May 9, 1865, Ellicott's Mills, Maryland. 4 pp., 5 x 8 in.
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Ellicotts Mills,… Leer más

"...neither have the right to inflict punishment or impose restrictions that will maim, or injure the health of, the children. As to the particular case under consideration, I cannot believe that you are unduly severe or that your restrictions and exactions will hurt a robust, stubborn pupil." [EDUCATION]. GEORGE N. SHEPARD.
Autograph Letter Signed, as Chairman of the School Board, to Mary D. Webster, October 5, 1891, West Epping, New Hampshire. 2 pp. and envelope.
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West Epping N.H.

Oct. 5, 1891

Dear Miss Webster,

Yours of the 3d inst. is at hand.

Your school supplies as ordered are sent by mail this morning. We have no Swinton's Second Readers now on hand, therefore I put in for you a McGuffy's Second Reader, which I hope will serve your purpose.

In relation to authority of teachers, you perhaps already understand that they have the same as parents… Leer más

"It is a fact that the enslavement of human beings has so far infused its insidious poison into the very hearts of the Southern people, that they have come to believe and declare the evil of slavery to be a good, and to require the power of Government to be exerted to maintain, extend, and perpetuate an institution that enables thousands to sell their own children, to be enslaved, with all their posterity, into hopeless bondage...."

The founder of New York City's Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art echoes the language and logic of the Emancipation Proclamation (as well as citing some Southern pro-slavery arguments to demonstrate their ridiculousness) in this open letter to President Lincoln. Cooper and the Cooper Union had long been advocates of abolition and both Lincoln and Frederick Douglass had famously lectured at the institution. PETER COOPER. [SLAVERY].
Pamphlet. Letter of Peter Cooper, on Slave Emancipation, Loyal Publication Society, New York, 1862, 8pp.,… Leer más

This issue of the Providence Gazette features reports from several debates in the Senate and the House of Representatives, notice from the Boston Franklin Association of printers, reports on a vaccine for smallpox, news of tampered mail, and the printing of an almanac. [EARLY REPUBLIC].
Newspaper. The Providence Gazette. Providence, R.I., January 30, 1802. 4 pp., 12 x 19 in.
Dr. Wheaton reports on effective smallpox vaccine: "The sufficiency of the Vaccine…has been so often proved, and rests on such ample testimony, as a plain matter of fact…" (p. 1, col. 1).

Debates in the Senate over judicial establishment: "The judicial powers given to the federal courts were never intended by the Constitution to embrace, exclusively, subjects of litigation, which could with propriety be left with the State courts…" (pp. 1, 2 col. 2, 3.). A continuation of that debate mentions Vice President Burr presiding: "Burr has this day taken his seat as President of the Senate…" (p. 3, col. 2).

Reports… Leer más