new hampshire, correspondence

George Washington Papers, Series 4, General Correspondence: Noah Emery...

Return of Supplies from New Hampshire

United States Congress, 1784, Connecticut-Pennsylvania Territorial Dis...

Connecticut-Pennsylvania Territorial Dispute over Wyoming; New Hampshire, Massachusetts, New York Dispute over Vermont

Thomas Jefferson to Portsmouth, New Hampshire Merchants, August 27, 17...

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Lyman Spalding, 1802, Broadside of Bill of Mortality, Portsmouth, New ...

Broadside of Bill of Mortality, Portsmouth, New Hampshire

Portsmouth, New Hampshire, 1805, Broadside of Bill of Mortality

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Lyman Spalding, 1808, Broadside of Bill of Mortality, Portsmouth, New ...

Broadside of Bill of Mortality, Portsmouth, New Hampshire

Thomas Jefferson to Governors of Orleans, Georgia, South Carolina, Mas...

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Letter from William P. Weeks, Hebron, [New Hampshire], to Amos Augustu...

William P. Weeks writes to Amos A. Phelps in regards to his journey to Plymouth and news of his travels. He writes of religious matters: "It appears there have been some difficulties in the Church-and one of th... More

Letter from William P. Weeks, Hebron, [New Hampshire], to Amos Augustu...

William P. Weeks writes to Amos A. Phelps in regards to his journey to Plymouth and news of his travels. He writes of religious matters: "It appears there have been some difficulties in the Church-and one of th... More

Letter from William P. Weeks, Hebron, [New Hampshire], to Amos Augustu...

William P. Weeks writes to Amos A. Phelps in regards to his journey to Plymouth and news of his travels. He writes of religious matters: "It appears there have been some difficulties in the Church-and one of th... More

Letter from William P. Weeks, Hebron, [New Hampshire], to Amos Augustu...

William P. Weeks writes to Amos A. Phelps in regards to his journey to Plymouth and news of his travels. He writes of religious matters: "It appears there have been some difficulties in the Church-and one of th... More

Letter from William P. Weeks, Derry, [New Hampshire], to Amos Augustus...

William P. Weeks writes to Amos A. Phelps that he is detained in Derry by a snowstorm. He discusses the "Negro question" and writes about seeing Sarah Ann Haggins in town. Lastly, he writes that Mr. Parsons did... More

Letter from William P. Weeks, Canaan, [New Hampshire], to Amos Augustu...

William P. Weeks writes Amos A. Phelps upset by a previous letter Phelps had written him discussing politics. He writes about their political disagreements with regards to Weeks new position as Postmaster in Ho... More

Letter from William P. Weeks, Canaan, [New Hampshire], to Amos Augustu...

William P. Weeks writes Amos A. Phelps thanking him for his letter, stating that Phelps has been "long absent from his friends and his home, and whose unexpected return occasioned much joy and surprise." He ask... More

Letter from Amos Augustus Phelps, Dunbarton [N.H.], to [Charlotte Phel...

Amos A. Phelps writes to his wife, Charlotte, describing his activities in [New Hampshire]. He is helping with the groundwork for establishing [the New Hampshire Anti-Slavery Society], and with forming the ladi... More

Letter from William P. Weeks, Canaan, [New Hampshire], to Amos Augustu...

William P. Weeks writes to Amos A. Phelps regarding reports concerning Phelps which have reached Canaan. He asks Phelps why he did not see him when he was in Concord. He would have called upon him and welcomed ... More

Letter from F. F. Richardson, Durham, to Amos Augustus Phelps, 11th Ma...

In this letter to Amos A. Phelps, F. F. Richardson expresses his regret that Phelps and Thompson did not visit his town, and his desire that an interest in antislavery be started in Durham. Courtesy of Boston P... More

Letter from David Root, Dover, to Amos Augustus Phelps, Jan 25 - 1835

In this letter to Amos A. Phelps, David Root discusses Phelps’s planned visit to Dover. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Letter from David Root, Dover, to Amos Augustus Phelps, Jan 25 - 1835

In this letter to Amos A. Phelps, David Root discusses Phelps’s planned visit to Dover. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Letter from John A. Richardson, Durham, to Amos Augustus Phelps, July ...

John A. Richardson writes to Amos A. Phelps to invite him and George Thompson to visit Durham. He says people in his town are anxious to hear about slavery. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Letter from David Root, Dover, to Amos Augustus Phelps, Jan 25 - 1835

In this letter to Amos A. Phelps, David Root discusses Phelps’s planned visit to Dover. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Letter from David Root, Dover, to Amos Augustus Phelps, Jan 25 - 1835

In this letter to Amos A. Phelps, David Root discusses Phelps’s planned visit to Dover. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Letter from David Root, Dover, to Amos Augustus Phelps, Jan 22 - 1835

In this letter to Amos A. Phelps, David Root expresses his opinion that the course pursued at the recent convention at Boston is disadvantageous to the abolitionist cause. He says people at Dover are getting re... More

Letter from Nathaniel Peabody Rogers, Plym[outh, New Hampshire], to Wi...

Nathaniel Peabody Rogers writes to William Lloyd Garrison introducing him to David Ames, "a genuine & worthy abolitionist." He says Ames is traveling to Boston and "feels the desire natural to all abolitionists... More

Letter from Nathaniel Peabody Rogers, Plym[outh, New Hampshire], to Wi...

Nathaniel Peabody Rogers writes to William Lloyd Garrison telling him that he must attend the Grafton County Anti-Slavery Society meeting scheduled to take place at Lyme on September 27th. He encourages Garriso... More

Letter from Jonathan Ward, Brentwood, [New Hampshire], to Amos Augustu...

Jonathan Ward writes to Amos A. Phelps regarding his disapproval of William Lloyd Garrison's course in editing the "Liberator." He writes, "as the Liberator is an exclusively A. Slavery paper, and is supported,... More

Letter from Jonathan Ward, Brentwood, [New Hampshire], to Amos Augustu...

Jonathan Ward writes Amos A. Phelps about anti-slavery matters, discussing various abolitionists and clergy involved in the society. He poses the question, "Can slavery be abolished without the aid of the clerg... More

Letter from Mary P. Rogers, Concord, [NH], to Maria Weston Chapman, Fe...

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Samuel Osgood autograph letter signed to John Sullivan Dwight, Nashua,...

Osgood saw Ripley in Boston and is excited by the plans for the proposed community. Quoted in The Idyll of Brook Farm, p. 14. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Letter from F.P. Tracy, Nelson, [New Hampshire], to Amos Augustus Phel...

F.P. Tracy writes to Amos A. Phelps in regards to Alanson St. Clair. He writes that since St. Clair has been appointed as agent for the new society, his old organization friends are trying to hurt his character... More

Letter from Helen M. Newhall, New Ipswich, [New Hampshire], to Maria W...

Helen M. Newhall writes to Maria Weston Chapman in regards to having some silk printed for needle-books for an anti-slavery fair in Concord in September. Alanston St. Clair gave a lecture on Sunday. She writes,... More

Letter from Helen M. Newhall, New Ipswich, [New Hampshire], to Maria W...

Helen M. Newhall writes to Maria Weston Chapman in regards to having some silk printed for needle-books for an anti-slavery fair in Concord in September. Alanston St. Clair gave a lecture on Sunday. She writes,... More

Letter from Nathaniel Peabody Rogers, Concord, [New Hampshire], to Wil...

Nathaniel Peabody Rogers writes to William Lloyd Garrison saying he is "lying in a sort of prostration & don't know as I shall recover. Our jaunt seems to me a dream .. " He then give news of his return and say... More

Letter from Helen M. Newhall, New Ipswich, [New Hampshire], to Maria W...

Helen M. Newhall writes to Maria Weston Chapman in regards to having some silk printed for needle-books for an anti-slavery fair in Concord in September. Alanston St. Clair gave a lecture on Sunday. She writes,... More

Letter from Helen M. Newhall, New Ipswich, [New Hampshire], to Maria W...

Helen M. Newhall writes to Maria Weston Chapman in regards to having some silk printed for needle-books for an anti-slavery fair in Concord in September. Alanston St. Clair gave a lecture on Sunday. She writes,... More

Letter from Nathaniel Peabody Rogers, Concord, [New Hampshire], to Wil...

In this unsigned (possibly fragment of a) letter to William Lloyd Garrison, Nathaniel Peabody Rogers sends him "a package or two .. for the other side of the water", requesting Garrison to foward the packages t... More

Letter from Nathaniel Peabody Rogers, Concord, [New Hampshire], to Wil...

Nathaniel Peabody Rogers writes to William Lloyd Garrison reminiscing about their travels to England and Scotland, exclaiming "What a jaunt we had!" He informs Garrison of his sickness, stating "I felt almost b... More

Letter from Nathaniel Peabody Rogers, Concord, [New Hampshire], to Wil...

Nathaniel Peabody Rogers writes to William Lloyd Garrison urging him to visit the White Mountains with him. Rogers describes his plan to "show you the outline of my views at Plymouth & then go with you to the g... More

Letter from Nathaniel Peabody Rogers, Concord, [New Hampshire], to Wil...

Nathaniel Peabody Rogers writes to William Lloyd Garrison urging him to visit the White Mountains with him. Rogers describes his plan to "show you the outline of my views at Plymouth & then go with you to the g... More

Letter from Nathaniel Peabody Rogers, Concord, [New Hampshire], to Wil...

Nathaniel Peabody Rogers writes to William Lloyd Garrison urging him to visit the White Mountains with him. Rogers describes his plan to "show you the outline of my views at Plymouth & then go with you to the g... More

Letter from Nathaniel Peabody Rogers, Concord, [New Hampshire], to Wil...

Nathaniel Peabody Rogers writes to William Lloyd Garrison urging him to visit the White Mountains with him. Rogers describes his plan to "show you the outline of my views at Plymouth & then go with you to the g... More

Letter from Nathaniel Peabody Rogers, Concord, [New Hampshire], to Mar...

Nathaniel Peabody Rogers writes to Maria Weston Chapman in regards to his hesitation of "attempting something for the Liberty Bell. The thought of an "article" & for a book has completely disabled me." He discu... More

Letter from Abel Tanner, Great Falls, [New Hampshire], to Maria Weston...

Abel Tanner writes to Maria Weston Chapman in regards to the ladies of Great Falls are considering holding an anti-slavery fairin which the proceeds will go toward the support of Nathaniel P. Rogers as editor o... More

Letter from Charlotte Haven Ladd Coues, Portsmouth, [New Hampshire], t...

Charlotte Haven Ladd Coues writes to Maria Weston Chapman on behalf of her husband who has long been absent. She will use his name for a Liberty Bell publication. She encloses a small donation from herself. Cou... More

Letter from Abel Tanner, Great Falls, [New Hampshire], to Maria Weston...

Abel Tanner writes to Maria Weston Chapman in regards to the ladies of Great Falls are considering holding an anti-slavery fairin which the proceeds will go toward the support of Nathaniel P. Rogers as editor o... More

Letter from Nathaniel Peabody Rogers, Concord, [New Hampshire], to Wil...

Nathaniel Peabody Rogers writes to William Lloyd Garrison about his "indignation at [Daniel] O'Connell in the Herald" for what he had written about Rogers. Rogers claims the writing "betrays what Richard Webb s... More

Letter from Abel Tanner, Great Falls, [New Hampshire], to Maria Weston...

Abel Tanner writes to Maria Weston Chapman in regards to the ladies of Great Falls are considering holding an anti-slavery fairin which the proceeds will go toward the support of Nathaniel P. Rogers as editor o... More

Letter from Abel Tanner, Great Falls, [New Hampshire], to Maria Weston...

Abel Tanner writes to Maria Weston Chapman in regards to the ladies of Great Falls are considering holding an anti-slavery fairin which the proceeds will go toward the support of Nathaniel P. Rogers as editor o... More

Letter from Nathaniel Peabody Rogers, [Concord, New Hampshire], to Wil...

Nathaniel Peabody Rogers writes to William Lloyd Garrison declaring he does "not denounce denounce physical force as sinful, but merely an unwarrantable antislavery instrumentality." Rogers states that he "shou... More

Letter from John Parkman, Dover, [New Hampshire], to Maria Weston Chap...

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Letter from Abby Kelley Foster, Canterbury, [NH], to Maria Weston Chap...

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Letter from Nathaniel Peabody Rogers, Plymouth, [New Hampshire], to Wi...

Nathaniel Peabody Rogers writes to William Lloyd Garrison informing him "The air here so tends to revive me" and that he is not returning to Concord yet. Rogers praises Garrison's article "on the attack of Fost... More

Letter from Mary H. Watson, Hill, [New Hampshire], to Maria Weston Cha...

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Letter from Parker Pillsbury, Concord, [New Hampshire], to Samuel May,...

Parker Pillsbury writes to Samuel May telling him that he "left a notice for the Weare meeting with J.W. Yerrington" and that he would prefer to attend the Nashua meeting alone. He adds that Foss does not need ... More

Letter from C.L. Weston, New Ipswich, [New Hampshire], to William Lloy...

C.L. Weston writes to William Lloyd Garrison asking "Can New Hampshire be redeemed .. from Hunkerism"? and celebrating "the Prophet & Priest of Christian Anti-Slavery Parker Pillsbury". Weston argues that "the ... More

Letter from Andrew Twombly Foss, Manchester, [New Hampshire], to Willi...

Letter from E.A. Webb, Keene, [New Hampshire], to William Lloyd Garris...

E.A. Webb writes to William Lloyd Garrison asking if "there was any prospect of you coming to K[eene] this winter and holding some Antislavery meeting." Webb says that "Tho the Ears of the people are hard of he... More

Letter from Aurelius D Parker, West Milan, [New Hampshire], to Samuel ...

Aurelius D. Parker writes to Samuel May stating that since "it has been some time since we had any interchange of thoughts" he sends his letter to let him know "the battle goes with me & others in in [sic] the ... More

Letter from Fanny Smith, Peterboro[ugh, New Hampshire], to William Llo...

Fanny Smith writes to William Lloyd Garrison telling him she is "now upon the brink of the grave." She informs Garrison that she wants to help African-Americans but does "not know what course to take" and asks ... More

F. B. Sanborn autograph letter signed to Thomas Wentworth Higginson, H...

Does not intend to go to Washington since he will have to testify against himself; is getting no help from [Henry] Wilson. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Concord New Hampshire Republican Wide-Awakes, Thursday, October 18, 18...

Letter from J.H. Stephenson, Groveton, [New Hampshire], to Willaim Llo...

J.H. Stephenson writes to William Lloyd Garrison notifying him that he "can be accommodated here at $18 per week for your proposed party of six." He writes that Garrison's family and his own "could be made quit... More

New Hampshire Citizens to Abraham Lincoln, December 19, 1860 (Petitio...

Abraham Lincoln to Senate Postal Affairs Committee, Thursday, March 28...

Abraham Lincoln papers: Series 1. General Correspondence. 1833-1916: A...

Appointments in New Hampshire

[Civil War envelope showing emblem of the 14th New Hampshire Infantry ...

Addressed to Mr. William R. Hunt, Westport, N.H.; bears 3 cent stamp; postmarked in Poolesville, Md., Dec. 29. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2012; (DLC/PP-2012:127) pp/liljmem

[Civil War envelope showing woman holding flag with message "For the U...

Addressed to Mrs. Elizabeth D. Stebbings, Waterloo, Seneca County, N.Y.; bears 3 cent stamp. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2012; (DLC/PP-2012:127). pp/liljmem

Letter from Abraham Lincoln announcing the draft of 1,968 from New Ham...

Signed by Abraham Lincoln.

[Civil War envelope from Private Charles F. Stevens of Co. A, 7th New ...

Envelope shows soldier, shield with naval scene, cannon, and American flag, with message "7th N.H. Regiment." Postmarked Manchester, N.H., Nov. 9, 1861; bears cancelled three cent stamp. Found with letter proc... More

William E. Chandler and Edward H. Rollins to Abraham Lincoln, Tuesday,...

William E. Chandler to Abraham Lincoln, Wednesday, September 28, 1864 ...

Joseph A. Gilmore to Abraham Lincoln, Wednesday, March 09, 1864 (Tele...

Edward S. Sanford to Abraham Lincoln and Edwin M. Stanton, Tuesday, No...

Daniel Clark to Abraham Lincoln, Wednesday, November 09, 1864 (Telegr...

Concord, New Hampshire Daily Monitor, Wednesday, February 08, 1865 (N...

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Abraham Lincoln papers: Series 1. General Correspondence. 1833-1916: C...

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Celia Thaxter autograph letter signed to Annie Fields, Shoals, [N.H.],...

Describes her Portsmouth visit. Saw parchment manuscripts signed by Ferdinando Gorges, etc. "Fell hopelessly in love with Kittery Point." Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Celia Thaxter autograph letter signed to Annie Fields, Shoals, [N.H.],...

Describes her Portsmouth visit. Saw parchment manuscripts signed by Ferdinando Gorges, etc. "Fell hopelessly in love with Kittery Point." Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Celia Thaxter autograph letter signed to Annie Fields, Shoals, [N.H.],...

Describes her Portsmouth visit. Saw parchment manuscripts signed by Ferdinando Gorges, etc. "Fell hopelessly in love with Kittery Point." Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Celia Thaxter autograph note signed to [Annie Fields, Portsmouth? N.H....

About the cover of her book [Among the Isles of Shoals] sent to her by the publisher, Osgood. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Celia Thaxter autograph note signed to [Annie Fields, Portsmouth? N.H....

About the cover of her book [Among the Isles of Shoals] sent to her by the publisher, Osgood. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Celia Thaxter autograph letter signed to Annie Fields, Shoals, [N.H.],...

Describes her Portsmouth visit. Saw parchment manuscripts signed by Ferdinando Gorges, etc. "Fell hopelessly in love with Kittery Point." Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Celia Thaxter autograph note signed to [Annie Fields, Portsmouth? N.H....

About the cover of her book [Among the Isles of Shoals] sent to her by the publisher, Osgood. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Celia Thaxter autograph letter signed to Annie Fields, Shoals, [N.H.],...

Describes her Portsmouth visit. Saw parchment manuscripts signed by Ferdinando Gorges, etc. "Fell hopelessly in love with Kittery Point." Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Celia Thaxter autograph letter signed to Annie Fields, Portsmouth, [N....

Apologizes for troubling her with bundles. Forgot the photographs and the bracelet. Wonders what she wrote to L.D.H. Is curious about "the dreadful Manchester prospect." Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Celia Thaxter autograph letter signed to [Annie Fields], Portsmouth, [...

Is there waiting for her boat. Fears Mrs. De Normandie has "some unnatural growth." The Pepperell house is for sale for $1000. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Celia Thaxter autograph letter signed to Annie Fields, P[ort]sm[ou]th,...

Is on her way to town; will see Mr. Whittier in Amesbury. Mr. Thaxter is going to Jamaica. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Celia Thaxter autograph letter signed to Annie Fields, Portsmouth, [N....

Thinks "20° below not sultry enough to make a sea voyage desirable." Has been studying the files of [Louis] Wagner's case; will strive to "put him in a place of safety for life." Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Celia Thaxter autograph letter signed to Annie Fields, Portsmouth, [N....

Was "weather-bound" a week; then decided to stay over for the operetta, Sir Marmaduke. Mentions the death of [Charles] Kingsley. Has heard from Mr. T. taking a trip inland. Old MS # 78. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Celia Thaxter autograph letter signed to Annie Fields, Portsmouth, [N....

Was "weather-bound" a week; then decided to stay over for the operetta, Sir Marmaduke. Mentions the death of [Charles] Kingsley. Has heard from Mr. T. taking a trip inland. Old MS # 78. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Celia Thaxter autograph letter signed to Annie Fields, Portsmouth, [N....

Was "weather-bound" a week; then decided to stay over for the operetta, Sir Marmaduke. Mentions the death of [Charles] Kingsley. Has heard from Mr. T. taking a trip inland. Old MS # 78. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Celia Thaxter autograph letter signed to Annie Fields, Portsmouth, [N....

Is distressed at Whittier's illness. Has been writing up the Wagner case; would like to submit it to Mr. Fields before sending it to Howells. Comments on Dixey's marriage. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Celia Thaxter autograph letter signed to Annie Fields, Portsmouth, [N....

Thinks "20° below not sultry enough to make a sea voyage desirable." Has been studying the files of [Louis] Wagner's case; will strive to "put him in a place of safety for life." Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Celia Thaxter autograph letter signed to Annie Fields, Portsmouth, [N....

Refers to her journey with Mrs. De Normandie., and an offering of $125 for her manuscript. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Celia Thaxter autograph letter signed to Annie Fields, Portsmouth, [N....

Thanks her for the lace. Asks about the poem Saw-Dust and an envelope of postage stamps. Mrs. Dodge is going to take Piccola. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Celia Thaxter autograph letter signed to Annie Fields, Portsmouth, [N....

Thinks "20° below not sultry enough to make a sea voyage desirable." Has been studying the files of [Louis] Wagner's case; will strive to "put him in a place of safety for life." Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Celia Thaxter autograph letter signed to Annie Fields, Portsmouth, [N....

Sends a copy of "Saw-Dust" mistitled "Star-Dust." Read like a Trojan at the "Eclectic." Dated "Tuesday night." Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Celia Thaxter autograph letter signed to Annie Fields, Portsmouth, [N....

Was "weather-bound" a week; then decided to stay over for the operetta, Sir Marmaduke. Mentions the death of [Charles] Kingsley. Has heard from Mr. T. taking a trip inland. Old MS # 78. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Celia Thaxter autograph letter signed to Annie Fields, Portsmouth, [N....

Was "weather-bound" a week; then decided to stay over for the operetta, Sir Marmaduke. Mentions the death of [Charles] Kingsley. Has heard from Mr. T. taking a trip inland. Old MS # 78. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Celia Thaxter autograph letter signed to Annie Fields, Portsmouth, [N....

Thinks "20° below not sultry enough to make a sea voyage desirable." Has been studying the files of [Louis] Wagner's case; will strive to "put him in a place of safety for life." Courtesy of Boston Public Library