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[Signatures of various United States political figures]

Collection primarily contains signatures from nineteenth and twentieth century Senators and Representatives. Other signatures are included, such as Youngdahl (Governor of Minnesota 1947-1951); William Moultrie (Revolutionary War patriot); William F...

GLC03481.33

"Uncle Sam" making new arrangements

Published by Currier & Ives at 152 Nassau Street, New York. Black and white political cartoon related to Abraham Lincoln's 1860 election. Uncle Sam holds a wanted sign which reads, "An honest upright and capable man to take charge of this house for...

GLC03488

to Herbert Parsons re: endorsement of Jacob M. Dickinson for Attorney General

Signed as President-elect. With autograph postscript. Dicksinson served 1909-11 as Taft's Secretary of War.

GLC03509

to Eliza Jane Bope

Bope writes to his sister from camp at Bellefonte and complains of the march over the Cumberland mountains. He "fell out" of the march for the first time due to excessive heat. Comments on the "Copperheads" in Ohio. Expresses anger at a friend who...

GLC03523.03.12

to John Bope Sr.

Bope writes to his father from a camp outside Chattanooga after a fierce battle with Confederate General Braxton Bragg and his troops for control of Chattanooga. Praises the bravery of the Union soldiers despite being outnumbered. Describes the...

GLC03523.03.13