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[Check to Jacob Grabill]

For the amount of $8. Issued at the Citizens National Bank.

GLC03481.20

to John Sherman

Cooper, an inventor and philanthropist, replies to a letter from Sherman, a United States Representative from Ohio. Referring to the pending possibility of Civil War, states " I infer ... that there is much doubt that an arrangement will be made in...

GLC05801

[Authorization for Senator John Sherman to visit General McDowell's headquarters]

Winfield Scott authorizes Ohio Senator John Sherman to visit the headquarters of General Irvin McDowell during the First Battle of Bull Run (Manassas). Also authorized and signed by Edward Davis Townsend, Assistant Adjutant General.

GLC00593

to John Sherman

Indicates that his price for a marble bust sculpture is $1000. Informs that he will be in Washington D.C. soon to finish a bust of Vice President Henry Wilson and can stay to begin Sherman's if he so desires. Gives his preferred timing and...

GLC01802.01

to John Sherman

Cooper, an inventor and philanthropist, discusses disagreement between President Andrew Johnson and Congress regarding reconstruction. Suggests to Sherman, a Senator from Ohio, that Johnson and Congress require Southern Congressional members to take...

GLC00150

to M. A. Wright re: possibility of appointing southerners to Benjamin Harrison's cabinet

On Senate stationery. Senator Sherman does not feel at liberty "to advise Gen Harrison as to his cabinet," but hopes he will include some Southerners. John Sherman (1823-1900), William Tecumseh's brother was a prominent US Senator from Ohio (1861...

GLC02691.10

to John Sherman

Intends to give Sherman a copy of a speech he (Douglass) gave on the 26th anniversary of the abolition of slavery, if the speech is published. Supports Sherman's attempt for the presidency on the Republican ticket. Written on Cedar Hill, Anacostia, D...

GLC02841

to John Sherman

Congratulates Sherman on his election to the Senate, taking Salmon P. Chase's resigned position. Mentions the influence of Tammany Hall preventing people from voting and the criticism of his supporters by the New York Tribune.

GLC02761

to John Sherman

Morrill, a United States Representative from Vermont, discusses Sherman's election to the Senate. States "I regret you have left the House when I think you might have rendered more important services to your country than you will find opportunity to...

GLC02762

to John Sherman

Writes, "In view of universal business paralisis [sic] and consequent universal distress, has not the Government stood still long enough? [...] Congress promised to pay the public Creditor in Gold or Silver Coin. Who has the rights under the...

GLC02974

to John Sherman

Tod, Governor of Ohio, provides Senator John Sherman with two railway tickets (not included) for transportation to the November 19, 1863 dedication of the Gettysburg, Pennsylvania soldiers' cemetery. Letter written on State of Ohio Executive...

GLC01709

to John Sherman

Asks where he should send the cast of John Sherman's bust. States that the plaster casting is not as good as he hoped but that the marble finished copy will come out fine. Mentions John Sherman's wish to have him sculpt a bust of General William T...

GLC01802.02

to John Sherman

Expresses his willingness to delay his departure for Paris in order to accommodate General William T. Sherman wishes for scheduling sittings for the bust sculpture. States, "I would make much more of a sacrifice than this for the pleasure and honor...

GLC01802.03

to John Sherman

French asks where he would like his finished bust sent. States that the marble piece was very fine and he hopes Sherman will be satisfied with his work.

GLC01802.04

to Hugh Judson Kilpatrick

One letter addressed to Hugh Judson Kilpatrick from John Sherman dated Washington, D.C., May 25, 1880. Pertains to nominations for a temporary presiding officer. Mentions the need to defeat the unit rule.

GLC08133.08

to Hugh Judson Kilpatrick

One letter addressed to Hugh Judson Kilpatrick from John Sherman dated Washington, D.C., May 19, 1880. Pertains to proceedings in Illinois and Alabama.

GLC08133.09

to Hugh Judson Kilpatrick

One letter addressed to Hugh Judson Kilpatrick from John Sherman dated Washington, D.C., March 22, 1880. Pertains to promotions, appointments and the postponement of a convention.

GLC08133.10

to Hugh Judson Kilpatrick

One letter addressed to Hugh Judson Kilpatrick from John Sherman dated Washington, D.C., January 20, 1880. Pertains to appointment Colonel William Shafer. Also mentions that Captain Bush has been appointed Special Inspector.

GLC08133.11

to Hugh Judson Kilpatrick

One letter addressed to Hugh Judson Kilpatrick from John Sherman dated September 23, 1880.

GLC08133.12

to Hugh Judson Kilpatrick

One letter addressed to Hugh Judson Kilpatrick from John Sherman dated Washington, D.C., November 28, 1879. Pertains to Knox's appointment of Mr. Hobart.

GLC08133.13

to Hugh Judson Kilpatrick

One letter addressed to Hugh Judson Kilpatrick from John Sherman dated Washington D.C., November 6, 1879. Pertains to updates of election in New York.

GLC08133.14

to Hugh Judson Kilpatrick

One letter addressed to Hugh Judson Kilpatrick from John Sherman dated Washington, D.C., November 1, 1879. Pertains to the appointment of Gosepll. Also notes that he has sent photographs to Luisa Kilpatrick and another unidentified woman.

GLC08133.15

to Hugh Judson Kilpatrick

One letter addressed to Hugh Judson Kilpatrick from John Sherman dated Washington, D.C., October 15, 1879. Pertains to arranging to meet in New York.

GLC08133.16

to Hugh Judson Kilpatrick

One letter addressed to Hugh Judson Kilpatrick from John Sherman dated Portland, Me., July 23, 1879. Pertains to declining an invitation due to being on vacation.

GLC08133.17

to Hugh Judson Kilpatrick

One letter addressed to Hugh Judson Kilpatrick from John Sherman dated Washington, D.C., July 16, 1878. Pertains to being unable to meet New Jeresy veterans in a grand encampment on Kilpatrick's farm.

GLC08133.18