Herron writes to Markham informing him of his upcoming travel plans. Herron also supplies Markham with a list of recommended reading to help Markham speak and arouse the public.
Ship manifest of "negroes, mulattoes, and persons of color taken on" the Steamer Augusta of Washington from the port of Alexandria [Virginia] to Aquia Creek, Virginia. Includes names of ship's Master John Rogers, shipper Hatch Cook of Washington,...
Erie Canal; New York (State); Enlargement; Canal Bill; Loco Foco; Pamphlet
Page 16 of a sixteen page pamphlet on the Enlargement of the Erie Canal. In 1851, controversy arose regarding the enlargement of the canal. This shows excerpts from various New York newspapers voicing protest against the project to enlarge the Erie...
Image shows the façade of Harrigan's Theater designed by architect Francis Hatch Kimball and built by Edward Harrigan (of Harrigan & Hart), who managed it until 1895, when Richard Mansfield took over renaming it the Garrick.
Account record of exchanges [possibly of goods aboard the Brig Othello] in Virginia between vendors for Samuel & William Vernon by John Thornton & Charles Yates.
Unsigned letter addressed to Mr. Blanchard regarding building plans for the "Copeland Estate at Quincy," discussing the construction of basements and cellars underneath a particular building. Dated Boston, Mary 1856. On back, extensive list of...
Slavery--Massachusetts--Boston; Petitions--Massachusetts--Boston; Slavery--United States; Slaves--United States
Undated petition signed by c.150 Boston citizens arguring against the removal of Judge [Edward Greely] Loring in 1850 from his appointment as judge for forcing Anthony Burns to return back to slavery in the South.
