Abolitionists--Massachusetts--Boston; Abolitionists--Maine--Bangor; Antislavery movements--United States
Four-page letter dated September 10, 1845, from Lysander Spooner in Boston [Massachusetts] to George Bradburn in Bangor, Maine, discussing general news of the abolitionist movement, mentioning Gerrit Smith, Mr. [Joshua?] Leavitt, and J. [James?]...
Two-page letter dated April 3, 1846, from Lysander Spooner in Athol [Massachusetts] to [George] Bradburn asking "to know the truth about Mrs. [Elizabeth] Sargeant" and discussing his upcoming book that he plans to publish in several chapters.
Antislavery movements--United States; Slavery--Law and Legislation
One-page letter from Lewis Tappan in Brooklyn [New York] to Lysander Spooner dated November 15, 1855, discussing one of Spooner's pamphlets and form of petition.
Copy of typed letter written by Juliana Force to Cecil Howard, dated January 11, 1930. Regarding Gerard Cochet's exhibition, a statement of sales, and a check for $618.75, to be passed on to Cochet.
One-page letter dated January 5, 1855, from William Goodell on behalf of the American Abolition Society in New York, to Lysander Spooner in Boston, Massachusetts, ordering a supply of his book, The Unconstitutionality of Slavery, for distribution...
Deposition of Robert Stoddard given in Newport, Rhode Island, stating that Valentine Jones, a Barbados merchant, had advised Captain Thomas Rogers of the Brig Othello to sell his slaves in Barbados instead of carrying them somewhere else to be...
Erie Canal; New York (State); New York; New York (State) Stock Certificate; Moran Brothers of New York; Loans; Reimbursements; Canal Department;Joseph, Alexander, Comte de Peurtales; Letter
7.5 cm. x 24.5 cm. Notarized manuscript two page letter from Alexander Joseph, Comte de Peurtales in Geneva, Switzerland appointing the Moran Brothers of New York City as his "true and lawful attorneys to receive the reimbursement of four...
Telegram sent by Hermon More to Whitney Studio Galleries, dated March 21, 1929. Urgent request to have six paintings sent to him. Opportunity to sell to a museum.
Letter from Juliana Force to Carl Zigrosser, dated January 29, 1929. Regarding the change of ownership for "The Money" by John Flannagan. Photocopy of original document. See also: Carl Zigrosser to Mrs. Juliana R. Force, January 28th, 1929...
Fulton, Robert, 1765-1815; Morris, Gouverneur, 1752-1816; Hudson River; Correspondence; Revenue; New York (State); Erie Canal;
Page twelve of the pamphlet consisting of a letter written by Robert Fulton to Gouverneur Morris dated February 22d, 1814 with the response by Morris dated March 3, 1814. Fulton and Morris, both supporters of the canal, exchanged letters on the...
Typed letter by Juliana Force to Harry Gottlieb, dated December 18, 1928. Letter showing concern for Gottlieb's wife's health, including mention of an enclosed check in sympathy and faith in future sales during his upcoming exhibition. Added...
Men; Stores, Retail; Boys; Portraits; Clothing and dress; United States--New York (State)--New York--Brooklyn
Illustration in black (negative image) of a man with tiny star under his star. Text, "Look intently at the little star in the center..you will see the likeness of General Grant." Verso side, text, "A genuine surprise to all who have not before...
Detailed record of the sale of 55 slaves brought on the Brig Othello, captained by Thomas Rogers, to Antigua. Sold by merchant Alexander Willock for Samuel and William Vernon [of Newport, Rhode Island]. Includes expenses for "store to sell the...
Telegram from Juliana Force to Russell Plimpton, Minneapolis Institute of Arts, sent December 20, 1927. Regarding the sale of a Eugene Speicher painting.
