Collection Search

to Benjamin Franklin Butler and George Gordon Meade

Grant, Commander-in-Chief of the United States Army, writes to Generals Meade, Commander of the Army of the Potomac, and Butler, commander of Army of the James. Grant praises General Philip Henry Sheridan on his victory in the Battle of Fisher's Hill...

GLC00772

to Edwin M. Stanton

Recommends that Brigadier General John W. Geary be promoted for his service in the Battle of Wauhatchie. Endorsement on the verso signed by generals Ulysses S. Grant, Joseph Hooker, George H. Thomas, and James A. Hardie support the request. Thomas's...

GLC00782.04

to William F. Smith

William S. Rosecrans writes to General Smith to discuss commercial opportunities for trade with Mexico. He mentions possible steam and rail connections and comments on cattle raising opportunities. Closes the letter by asking about President Grant's...

GLC00858

North Carolina times [Vol. 1, no. 44 (June 22, 1864)]

Union occupation newspaper. Contains a stories called "The Miser's Bequest" and "A Man Who Works Without Pay." Also comments on Ulysses S. Grant crossing a river to Covington and Harriet Beecher Stowe's "panegyric on President Lincoln." Includes...

GLC00900.02

[Diary 1864]

Autograph manuscript signed. Written from various places, but the majority of entries written from City Point, Virginia, which was the headquarters for General Ulysses S. Grant. Contains mostly military content dealing with camp life and activities...

GLC00919.23.05

[Program for the Buffalo, New York memorial services of General Ulysses S. Grant]

Buffalo services were held during the time the funeral ceremonies and interment took place at Riverside Park, New York City. Printed by Haas & Klein. Pratt served as the presiding officer.

GLC00919.25.34

[Comment on his decision to publish his memoirs]

Inscription written by Sherman on the title page and an illustrated plate removed from the book "History of Julius Caesar." Explains that though the book was given to him by Ingram McMillan (see GLC00955.01, Sherman is possibly referring to Charles...

GLC00955.03

to Mary K. Buckner

Confederate general Buckner writes to his wife, states that he is on his way to Indianapolis, where he was interred at Camp Morton after surrendering Fort Donelson to Union General Ulysses S. Grant. States that his staff is with him. With an...

GLC00992

Bacon's Large Print War Map Showing 50 Miles round Washington and Richmond

Shows major towns, waterways, and railroads. Concentric circles with intervals of ten miles each surround both Washington and Richmond. A red line shows General Ulysses S. Grant's route from Fredericksburg to Petersburg, Virginia, and a blue line...

GLC04175

to Henry W. Halleck

Ulysses S. Grant writes to Major General Henry W. Halleck in Washington, D.C. concerning Confederate General Pierre G. T. Beauregard's trip west to gather General John B. Hood's army in order to bring them against Union General William T. Sherman...

GLC04357

[Ulysses S. Grant]

Taken at Brady's Washington studio sometime between Mar 9 1866 and July 25. Signed on verso by James Grant Wilson.

GLC04358

To: General J.E. Hawley

Written on White House stationery. Requesting a copy of the remarks Hawley would make at the "Ceremonial opening." Docket indicates the opening was on May 10, 1876 for President Grant

GLC04360.001

To Miss Zielin

Inviting her to lunch at the White House. [see .016]

GLC04360.015

To: Paymaster General.

Inviting the Paymaster general and Mrs. Alvord to dinner at the White House.

GLC04360.017

To: Honorable and Mrs. Townsend

Engraved invitation. Inviting them to dinner at the White House

GLC04360.018

[Diary of a soldier 2nd Brigade Band, 1st Division, 9th Army Corps, during Petersburg Campaign]

States that his band played out the old year and in the new 1 January. 2 January, mentions "Rebs threw a shell at us while playing the Star-spangled Banner at Div Hd. Qrs shelling continued for some time afterwards. Notes that his band performs and...

GLC04562

to Allan McLane

Declining to take a trip to China and Japan. Written by a clerk in purple ink on Executive Mansion Stationery

GLC04675.20

to John E. Williams re: solving banking crisis, Panic of 1873

Grant writes in part: "Cannot the bank presidents be brought together & resolve to aid each other?"

GLC04784

Pardon of Henry Smith, convicted of counterfeiting.

Pardon of Henry Smith, convicted of passing counterfeit money. (c/s Hamilton Fish)

GLC05086

Report of Lieutenant General U.S. Grant, of the armies of the United States--1864-'65

Inscribed to John Sherwood on the title page. This is Grant's last report to Congress on the conclusion of the war. With provenance notice on later flyleaf from Sherwood to his son.

GLC05105

Carte de visite of Ulysses S. Grant

As major general, half-length seated with arm resting on table.
Graphite inscription on verso "8." Ink inscription on verso "Ulysses S. Grant. Lieut. Genl. U.S.A." "Washington, April, 1864." Photographers imprint on verso: "Published by E. & H.T...

GLC05111.02.0410

Carte de visite of Ulysses S. Grant

As major general, vignette bust portrait, facing forward. Imprint on recto "Case & Getchell, Boston." Photographers imprint on verso: "Case & Getchell, Photographic Artists, 299 1/2 Washington Street, Boston."

GLC05111.02.0412

Carte de visite of Ulysses S. Grant

As major general, vignette bust portrait, facing slightly left. Same image as 414. Imprint on recto "Brady Washington." Graphite inscription on verso "**Book" "Grant." Photographers imprint on verso: "Brady's National Photographic Portrait Galleries...

GLC05111.02.0413

Carte de visite of Ulysses S. Grant

As major general, vignette bust portrait, facing slightly left. Same image as 413. Faint graphite inscription on recto "General Grant." Imprint on recto "Brady Washington." Graphite notation on verso: "General Grant Commander in Chief of the Army...

GLC05111.02.0414

Carte de visite of Ulysses S. Grant

As lieutenant general, post-war, vignette bust portrait. Imprint on recto "Lieut. General U.S. Grant." Photographers imprint on verso: "Alex. Gardner, Photographer to the Army of the Potomac. Galleries 511 Seventh Street and 332 Pennsylvania Av...

GLC05111.02.0421