Letters from various correspondents, 1854-1897.

Stowe, Harriet Beecher, 1811-1896

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Harriet Beecher Stowe (b. June 14, 1811, Litchfield, Connecticut – d. July 1, 1896, Hartford, Connecticut) was an American abolitionist and author. She is the daughter of Rev. Lyman Beecher who preached against slavery. She is best known for writing Uncle Tom's Cabin. It became an instant and controversial best-seller, both in the United States and abroad. The novel had a major impact on Northerners' attitudes toward slavery and by the beginning of the Civil War had sold more than a million copi...

Schurz, Carl, 1829-1906

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Army officer, statesman, journalist, legislator, and U.S. Secy. of the Interior, of Missouri. From the description of Papers, 1870-1901 (bulk 1870-1890). (Rutherford B Hayes Presidential Center). WorldCat record id: 70953302 German-American army officer, author and politician. From the description of Papers of Carl Schurz, 1862-1893. (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 32136358 U.S. cabinet officer, diplomat, and senator from Missouri, Union Ar...

Bigelow, John, 1817-1911

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John Bigelow was born in Malden-on-Hudson, New York. He was admitted to the bar in 1838. From 1849 to 1861, he was one of the editors and co-owners of the New York Evening Post. He was active in the Republican Party and in 1860, President Abraham Lincoln appointed him American Consul in Paris in 1861 and later served as American ambassador to France. After the Civil War's conclusion, he returned to New York, where he assisted Samuel J. Tilden in opposing the corruption that flourished in New ...

Palfrey, John Gorham, 1796-1881

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John Gorham Palfrey was a Unitarian minister, professor at Harvard Divinity School, editor of the North American Review, congressman from Massachusetts (1847-1849), postmaster of Boston (1861-1867), and historian, best known for his multi-volume History of New England. From the description of Letters to William Taylor Palfrey, 1818-1866. (Harvard University, Wadsworth House). WorldCat record id: 77703801 ...

Reed, Thomas B. (Thomas Brackett), 1839-1902

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Thomas Brackett Reed (October 18, 1839 – December 7, 1902), was an American politician from the state of Maine, and was a member of the Republican Party. He was elected to the United States House of Representatives 12 times, first in 1876, and served as Speaker of the House, from 1889–1891 and again from 1895–1899. Occasionally ridiculed as "Czar Reed", he had great influence over the agenda and operations of the House, more so than any previous speaker. He increased the Speaker's power by in...

Jameson, J. Franklin (John Franklin), 1859-1937

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American educator and historian. From the description of Autograph letters signed (2) : Baltimore, to Paul L. Ford, 1887 Jan. 30-1887 Feb. 6. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 269544451 Historian and librarian. From the description of Papers of J. Franklin Jameson, 1604-1994 (bulk 1900-1930). (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 82730569 J. Franklin Jameson was a prominent American historian in the early 20th century. From the guide to the J. Franklin...

Bryce, James

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Epithet: Viscount Bryce British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000001083.0x000163 Epithet: Reverend; DD British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000795.0x0002fd Epithet: of Add MS 46228 Title: Viscount Bryce British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_10000000079...

Angell, James B.

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Bright, John, 1811-1889

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British statesman, from Rochdale, Lancashire, England. From the description of Papers, 1840-1888. (Duke University Library). WorldCat record id: 19276561 John Bright (1811-1889), British reformer, Liberal statesman, free-trade advocate, and one of the most eloquent public speakers of his time, was born near Rochdale, England. A Quaker textile manufacturer, Bright was elected to Parliament in 1843 and formed the Anti-Corn Law League with Richard Cobden to repeal the Corn Laws...

Mr. Balch.

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Crapo, William Wallace, 1830-1926

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Lawyer and legislator, of New Bedford, Mass.; U.S. representative from Massachusetts (1875-1883) From the description of William Wallace Crapo correspondence, 1881 and 1918. (Old Dartmouth Historical Society Library). WorldCat record id: 76784463 ...

E. L. Pierce.

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Chamberlain, Daniel H.

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Julian, George Washington, 1817-1899

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American abolitionist and politician. From the description of Autograph entry signed : Salem, Ohio, 1861 Aug. 9. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 639931630 American abolitionist leader and author. From the description of Autograph letter signed : Washington, to W.W. Belknap, 1871 Apr. 3. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270491421 ...

Rice, W. W.

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Carstensen, A. Riis (Andreas Riis), 1844-1906

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Dawes, H. L.

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Boutwell, George S

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Murray, James O. (James Ormsbee), 1827-1899

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Hoar, George Frisbie, 1826-1904

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U. S. Senator from Massachusetts. From the description of George Frisbie Hoar letter to S. S. McClure [manuscript], 1894 January 5. (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 694733616 George Frisbie Hoar (1826-1904) was a Republican Senator from Massachusetts (1877-1904). From the description of Autograph collection, 1598-1945. (Harvard University). WorldCat record id: 122405022 From the guide to the George Frisbie Hoar autograph collection, 1598-194...

Richman, Irving Berdine, 1861-1938

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Chamberlain, Mellen, 1821-1900

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Jurist-librarian; Chief Justice, municipal court; Librarian-in-chief, Boston Public Library, 1878-90. From the description of ALS : [Boston] to B.H. Beedham, Esq., 1880 April 30. (Boston Public Library). WorldCat record id: 39730253 From the description of Letters and notes, 1848-1892. (Boston Public Library). WorldCat record id: 37939127 Jurist-librarian; Chief Justice municipal court; Librarian-in-chief, Boston Public Library, 1878-90. From the descrip...

Andrew, John A.

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Bright, John A. (Jr.).

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C. M. Scammon

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Huntington, F. D.

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Crooks, J. Kirke.

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Parker, H. T.

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Brown, Martha

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White, Andrew D.

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Chase, Salmon P. (Salmon Portland), 1808-1873

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Lawyer. From the description of Letter, 1845 March 4, Cincinnati, [Ohio], to Robert F. Paine, Columbus, O[hio]. (University of Toledo). WorldCat record id: 13541605 Salmon P. Chase served as the Secretary of the Treasury from 1861 to 1864. He oversaw the creation of the Bureau of Internal Revenue (1862) and implemented the introduction of the income tax and the national currency. From the description of Letter press book of the Secretary of the Treasury. 1863, Ju...

Hutchinson, P. O.

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Sherman, John, 1917-

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Epithet: Upholsterer British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000878.0x00033c ...

Long, John D.

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Cox, Jacob Dolson, 1828-1900

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Jacob Dolson Cox was born in Montreal (then located in the British colonial Province of Lower Canada) on October 27, 1828. His father and mother respectively were Jacob Dolson Cox and Thedia Redelia (Kenyon) Cox, both Americans and residents of New York. His father Jacob was of Dutch origin, descended from Hanoverian emigrant Michael Cox (Koch) who arrived in New York in 1702. His mother Thedia was descended from Revolutionary War Connecticut soldier Payne Kenyon who was there when British Gener...

William John Stirling

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Longfellow, Henry W. (Henry Wadsworth), 1895-1986

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White, Horace

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Henry L. Pierce.

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Washburn, John D. (John Davis), 1833-1903

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John Davis Washburn (1833-1903) was the son of John Marshall Washburn of Boston and Lancaster, Mass. The younger Washburn graduated from Harvard College in 1853 and Harvard Law School in 1856. He practiced law in Worcester, was active in the insurance business, served in the Massachusetts state legislature, and was appointed consul general to Switzerland in 1889. In 1860 he married Mary Flagg Putnam ( - ). From the description of Correspondence, 1878-1886. (Unknown). WorldCat record ...

Forbes, J.M.

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Bass, Lewis

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Eliot, Charles W.

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Downing, George T. (George Thomas), 1819-1903

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Businessman and abolitionist active in Newport, R.I., New York, N.Y., and Washington, D.C. From the description of Papers, ca. 1840-ca. 1930; (bulk ca. 1860-ca. 1890). (Moorland-Spingarn Resource Center). WorldCat record id: 70941108 ...

Lecky, W. E. H.

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Capt. L. G. Shepard

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SE Alaska.

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Rhodes, James Ford, 1848-1927

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American historian. From the description of Letters, 1911-1919. (Duke University Library). WorldCat record id: 36635486 American historian and writer. From the description of Letter, 1905 January 7 : to Mr. Fairbairn thanking him for a book. (Washington State University). WorldCat record id: 29853745 Rhodes was an American historian. From the description of [Letter] 1893 Jun. 29, Reservoir Street, Cambridge, [Mass. to] Dr. Thwing / James Ford...

Green, Samuel G. (Samuel Gosnell), 1822-1905

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Miss Judkins.

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Lodge, Henry Cabot

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Epithet: senator British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000497.0x000023 ...

R, Henry.

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Pierce, Edward Lillie, 1829-1897

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Supporters of President Grant removed Sumner as chairman of the Foreign Relations Committee of the Senate in 1871. Edward L. Pierce defended the reputation of Sumner after this episode became a matter of fresh historical controversy in 1877. Others involved in the controversy were Lothrop Motley, John Jay, and Hamilton Fish. From the description of Clippings concerning Charles Sumner and President U.S. Grant : album, 1877-1878. (Harvard University). WorldCat record id: 612815430 ...

Langel, G. B.

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Brainerd, Cephas, 1831-1910

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Cephas Brainerd was a lawyer and prominent leader in the YMCA, serving as director and vice-president of the New York City association during the 1850s, and as secretary general of the YMCA's International Committee from 1865 to 1892. During his tenure he strongly influenced the character of the YMCA, including advocating an evangelic emphasis and a moderate attitude towards race relations. From the description of Cephas Brainerd papers, 1865-1947 (bulk 1880-1890). (University of Min...

H. Grote.

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Perkins, J. L.

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Sayler, Samuel Martin, 1856-1920

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Brinton, B. H.

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Thayer, J. B.

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Andrew Jackson.

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Clafin, William.

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Johnson, A. B., secretary to Charles Sumner

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