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Collection of 30 letters and documents by political & civic leaders[decimalized]

GLC02467

to Nathaniel Williams

Discusses the upcoming elections in Maryland. Feels the people of Baltimore and the state of Maryland will realize and hopefully exceed their expectations. Written to Williams in Baltimore.

GLC02467.15

to Gales and Seaton

Requests copies from Gales and Seaton, government printers, of some documents of the last session of the House. Informs that he is anxious to see the report of the Secretary of War [Joel Roberts Poinsett] "in answer to a call for information from...

GLC02467.03

to A. C. French

Announces his intention to accept a seat in the United States Senate and presents his resignation from the House of Representatives from the 30th Congress.

GLC02467.13

to Mr. H. S. [Held]

Greeley discusses his decision not to publish a letter sent by [Held?] regarding the 1848 Presidential election. Writes, "Publishing your letter as you wish could have just one effect- to aid the nomination of Gen Taylor as the Whig candidate for...

GLC02467.14

to S. [Gallary ?]

Discusses current politics, noting a tie in the House of Representatives over an unspecified issue. Mentions Democrats, a political struggle, and the standing of the Legislature. Notes that he will be at the Columbia House immediately after the...

GLC02467.26

to Wm. Morrison, Esq.

Davis instructs Morrison to send a copy of the Statutes at Large of the United States. Requests Morrisson to, "Put them at your lowest price as if I were present." Also requests a copy of Louisiana Senator Pierre Soule's speech on nonintervention...

GLC02467.12

to Thurlow Weed

Senator Trumbull writes to Weed, a political figure from New York. Relates that he will soon travel to Washington, D.C. to look into publications issued by the Republican committee, "& when these shall need funds to meet liabilities which have been...

GLC02467.27

to Robinson

To D. or Dr Robinson. Mentions an article by Huntington, and discusses the Personal Liberty Act. Notes that a person whose name is illegible "made a fool of himself on the subject of the Personal LIberty Act. Others are doing the same thing. They...

GLC02467.01

to Henry T. Kerr

Senator Wilmot discusses his recent failed attempts to call on President Lincoln and William H. Seward, Secretary of State. Notes that Seward had been dining with the French Minister when he called. Finally met with Lincoln and Seward in the...

GLC02467.29

to Major E. W. Rice

Kirkwood, Governor of Iowa 1860-1864, writes to Major Rice (possibly to Elliot Warren Rice of the 7th Regiment, Iowa Infantry). Relates, "I had heard before receiving your letter that some persons in your regiment had made difficulty in regard to...

GLC02467.16

to Genl E. C. [Cleman?]

Informs [Cleman?] "by the decision of the secy of State- All States Printing belongs to the Post (States Printers) You will therefore send your printing to that office. You will also cause a notice to be forward to all other parties who have...

GLC02467.24

to Egbert L. Viele

Pierpont writes to General Viele (spelled "Velie"), military governor of Norfolk, Virginia. Encloses a letter for Colonel Watson of Portsmouth, Virginia, "who is engaged in raising a Virginia regiment for U.S. Service" (letter not included)....

GLC02467.19

to John Miller

Possibly created 4 December. General Breckinridge writes, "I know several gentlemen named Lyle in Bourbon and Fayette Counties Ky, but I do not know which is the person to whom you refer, nor do I know the inclinations of any of them in this...

GLC02467.06

to James Brooks

Two notes written in pencil (one beneath docket) indicate that this letter was written to Brooks, a U.S. Representative from New York and fellow Copperhead. Vallandigham, a former United States Senator from Ohio, had recently been arrested for...

GLC02467.28

to D. R. Wright

Buckingham, Governor of Connecticut, writes to Colonel Wright (possibly Dexter R. Wright) of the 15th Regiment, Connecticut Volunteers. Notes that a surgeon [L. Apirt?] of the 1st Regiment Artillery has been transferred to the Regiment under Wright...

GLC02467.09

to Bod

Yates, Governor of Illinois, replies to a letter from [Bod?]. Possibly referring to a political race against Elihu Washburne, a United States Representative from Illinois, writes: "I suppose from what I heard that a majority of the members in...

GLC02467.30

to Abraham Lincoln

Blair, Governor of Michigan, recommends William Hemingway from Michigan for the position of judge in the Montana Territory. Notes that Hemingway is a member of the Michigan State Legislature. Written on State of Michigan stationery.

GLC02467.05

to Captain Blount

Plans to leave for Cincinnati on the following Saturday. Referring to Confederate General James Longstreet, writes "Longstreet is retreating up the country. Our forces started ten thousand strong after him on yesterday, and were preceded the day...

GLC02467.08

to Orville Nelson Hartshorn

Thankful for his election as a Trustee of Mount Union College, and promises to do a good job.

GLC02467.04

to A. H. H. Dawson

General Logan replies to a note from Dawson. Invites Dawson to his home in Carbondale, Illinois, as soon as Dawson is finished lecturing in Ohio. Writes, "I think I can help you to do something that will be of service to you."

GLC02467.17

to whom it may concern

Attests that Major Henry C. Whitney, a resident of Nashville "may be relied upon in every particular." Notes that Whitney "is well acquainted with the condition of affairs in Tennessee, with her soil and production- her vast mineral resource...

GLC02467.07

to H. A. Braidman

Curtin, Governor of Pennsylvania, writes to a recipient whose name is illegible (possibly H. A. Braidman). Mentions a pending bill in the state legislature (possibly concerning marriage). Notes that he will pass Braidman's letter to the chairman of...

GLC02467.11

to unknown

Seymour writes, "I deem the club system of the Union Democracy, now being organized by Mr Spencer & his associates in this & other States, to be very useful & necessary for the success of our cause. I am informed that the work has been sent to your...

GLC02467.23

to Ulysses S. Grant

Morton, a United States Senator from Indiana, writes to President Grant. Relates that Bryson Lilley, Esq., is an applicant for the position of Commissioner or Secretary to the Board of Commissioners under the new city government. Recommends Lilley...

GLC02467.18