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Garfield's Credit Mobilier Record [anti-Garfield propaganda]

Small card (2-sided) reporting Garfield's testimony on the Credit Mobilier affair and Chester A. Arthur's record. Related to election of 1880.

GLC04745.01

De Golyer and Credit Mobilier [defending Garfield against corruption charges]

Campaign leaflet relating to the election of 1880, subtitled "Extract from General Beatty's Speech before the Eigth War Republican's Club." As one might expect, he waves the 'bloody flag' in his peroration: "They may fail to see the Confederate army...

GLC04745.02

to Benjamin Rush re: railing against narrow, selfish spirit of parties; Napoleon

Also mentions Spain, religion, and the Louisiana Claims.

GLC04756

to Charles Pickney re: uncertain results of Presidential election of 1800

With free frank. Marshall hopes for election of Federal delegates in the vote for president.

GLC04996

to Parke Godwin re: Indian policy "with its evil results so far"

With remounted CDV. Noted "Confidential." Sends a printed congressional report on Indian policy (not included) which he says does not indicate the best policy, but the best politically feasible policy.

GLC05048

To: Samuel B. Malcom.

Politics, party & family feuds.

GLC04524

to Henry Remsen, Jr. re: erratic nature of deliveries, reaction to Jay's Treaty

Concerning delivery of a nail machine, pea planting, newspaper subscriptions and France's reaction to Jay's treaty. He fears France's reaction to the treaty and that they may be silent on "the principle the Count de Vergennes once expressed to me...

GLC04794

[1864 Union election ticket]

Union ticket from San Francisco, California for Abraham Lincoln of Illinois as President and Andrew Johnson of Tennessee as Vice President. Lists presidential electors from each district. Also prints the candidate for member of Congress, First...

GLC03439

The record of Hon. C. L. Vallandigham on abolition, the Union and the Civil War.

Published by J. Walter & Co. in Ohio. Vallandigham signs 19 January 1864 in Windsor, Ontario, where he was living in exile.

GLC03441

The American Magazine.

Contains six monthly issues. Billed as "Containing a Miscellaneous Collection of Original an other Valuable Essays, in Prose and Verse, and Calculated both for Instruction and Amusement." A quote underneath the title reads: "Science the guide, and...

GLC03462

Port Folio. [Vol. 1, no. 1 (Jan. 3, 1801)-v. 2, no. 52 (Jan. 15, 1803)]

A literary and political magazine. Contains fiction, history, printings of original letters by major figures in American history, and discussions of politics and international affairs. Includes volumes one (416 pages) and two (416 pages) bound in a...

GLC03463

Port Folio. [Vol. 3, no. 1 (Jan. 1, 1803)-v. 4, no. 52 (Dec. 29, 1804)]

A literary and political magazine. Contains fiction, history, printings of original letters by major figures in American history, and discussions of politics and international affairs. Includes volumes three (424 pages) and four (416 pages) bound...

GLC03464

to T. Kelly & Son

Writes regarding a debt for Mr. Marshall. With a newspaper account mocking Clay attached to a blank page of the letter. Account from the Lexington Journal, 24 October, 1862.

GLC03468.01

to James B. Swain

Approves of the idea to "establish a campaign paper in the city of New York." Written on State of Maine Executive Department Stationary.

GLC03469.02

Collection of political documents [Decimalized .01-.36]

Contains various documents from nineteenth and twentieth century United States political figures.

GLC03481

to Isaac Toucey

Kane, H. P. Brooks, and James [Lawrence?] recommend Dr. Edward Sparks of Annapolis to Toucey's consideration for the post of naval storekeeper. Brooks relates that Sparks has recently been removed from two positions on account of his political...

GLC03481.11

[List of orders for a printed Congressional speech]

Lists the names and corresponding number of copies ordered for a print of a speech delivered by John Littleton Dawson 21 January 1866 in the House of Representatives. List includes 18 signatures of Representatives: Samuel Jackson Randall...

GLC03481.15.01

[List of orders for a printed Congressional speech]

Lists the names and corresponding number of copies ordered for a print of a speech delivered 19 March 1867 in the House of Representatives by William Henry Koontz, United States Representative from Pennsylvania 1865-1868. List includes eight...

GLC03481.15.02

[List of orders for a printed Congressional speech]

Lists the names and corresponding number of copies ordered for a print of a speech delivered 16 March 1872 by William Horace Claggett, United States Representative from Montana 1871-1872. List includes six signatures: Claggett, William Theopilus...

GLC03481.15.03

to Ward Hill Lamon

Black writes "I don't see how I can get down just now or how I could do any thing if I were down... But in the mean time I own to the weakness of wanting to see you very much..."

GLC03481.16

to unknown

Possibly created by Manning, editor of the Albany Argus 1858-1871 and United State Secretary of the Treasury 1885-1887. Discusses the recipient's upcoming visit to Albany. Writes "Congress Hall, although an hotel, is comparatively quiet, and I...

GLC03481.17

[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

unknown

Bope writes possibly to his sister Eliza, probably from a camp in Virginia. Comments on the "...plundering and destruction..." of Ohio by Confederate General John Morgan who was captured on 26 July 1863 and imprisoned at Camp Chase, Ohio. Expresses...

GLC03523.03.18

to John Sr. and Lydia Bope

Bope writes to his parents from Catlett's Station. Expects a big fight in or near Gordonsville, Virginia. Says Union General George Meade will be there soon. Comments that Confederate General Robert E. Lee has 80,000 men. Expresses confidence they...

GLC03523.03.19

to Sister

Apologizes for not writing sooner. Discusses his status at the hospital, noting that a doctor has written the adjutant general so that he may stay working there and not go to Alexandria with the rest of his regiment. Details that there has been an...

GLC03523.08.83

to Louisa B. Terry

Addresses letter to his sister "Lou," telling her that he thinks "Gen. [Ulysses S.] Grant deserves the extra Star for the service he has rendered the U.S. during the present Rebellion..." Also remarks that he would like to see General George Meade...

GLC03523.08.94

Collection of Joseph M. Maitland, G company, 95th regiment, Ohio, infantry [Decimalized .001-.258]

Maitland (1839-1918) was a pro-Union Democrat. His correspondence discusses the war and politics. Maitland's collection includes commentary on the 1863 political campaign for Governor of Ohio, Morgan's Raid, religious matters (Baptists in Ohio)...

GLC03523.10

To Brother and Sister

Reports that he has been at his mother's and that his father has been dead since the spring. Provides details on various other family members and friends. Remarks, "Times has been brok here this Summer. The coal men are all looking up - Thare has...

GLC03523.10.005

To [James] M. Maitland

Writes from "Home" to his brother-in-law, saying that he "was very much pleased to have the honor of receiving a letter from the Honorable J M Maitland, Rep of Champaign Co." Reports with great detail on the death of George Hopper, possibly a family...

GLC03523.10.006

To James M. Maitland

Writes to his brother, reporting that business is good and that he expects to get the mill started soon. States, "I am glad to hear of your success in being elected to the house of Representatives and if you still stick to the Democratic principles...

GLC03523.10.009

To James M. Maitland

Writes from the Office of the Democratic Central Committee of Champaign County Ohio in regards to a meeting that was recently held concerning the selection of the Democratic member of the Ohio State Legislature for the United States Senate...

GLC03523.10.010

to James M. Maitland

Informs his brother that his nine year old daughter recently died, and many friends as well. Discusses the high price of corn. Also speaks of political matters, writing "I can feel as much for suffering humanity as any abolitionist at least, but I...

GLC03523.10.014

to J.M. Maitland

Letter is addressed "to cousin," (either Joseph M. or James M.). Gives updates on family. Notes that Newcastle, where he is writing from, is 12 miles from the Ohio and Pennsylvania Railroad Station. Notes that "Politically I am a National Republican...

GLC03523.10.017

to James M. Maitland

Informs his brother that he has purchased a farm 300 acres from Blair County. States, "Now in regards to Politics: I am an administration Democrat Squatter...Sovernty I care nothing about...any political doctrine that will not suit East west north &...

GLC03523.10.023

to Elhanan M. Mast

Reports to his brother-in-law that he has heard of the defeat at Manassas Junction, which took place on 21-22 July 1861, professing that the version of the story that he heard was much exaggerated. Informs him that Captain Baldwin's company has...

GLC03523.10.033

to Elhanan M. Mast

Relays to his brother that Hugh Jewett has accepted the Democratic nomination. Remarks that "the opposition is making great Lamentation over the Nominations and are endeavoring to make Capital by saying that the Democrats are opposed to the war, when...

GLC03523.10.034

to Elhanan M. Mast

Discusses "Harrison's" health, mentioning that he has had many "fits" lately. Reports that there was a meeting at the Court House that was comprised mostly of Republicans, and gives him a detailed list of who attended. Location listed as "Salem Mills...

GLC03523.10.035

to [James M.] Maitland

Discusses the recent elections with his cousin, writing "I gave my opinion when you said that I was not with the Democratick Party Democracy - a pure Government offered by the Servants of the People. Is there any such Party - if so I have not found...

GLC03523.10.050

to [James M. Maitland]

Tells his brother that he has been happily working at the Rolling Mill, where he has made 900 dollars. He is also in good health. Reports on farm activities and comments that their uncle, James Maitland died two years ago. States, "Conflict has come...

GLC03523.10.062

to Joseph M. Maitland

Writes, "There is considerable excitement in the Political atmosphere. The Republicans have nominated rather a strong ticket headed by John Brough for Governor and Charlie Anderson of Texas notoriety for Lieut Gov." Recently read a speech by Brough...

GLC03523.10.067

to Joseph M. Maitland

Reports to his son that their family friend has gone deaf and dumb in service and did not receive a discharge from the army. Writes, "I trust by the time this reaches you Vicksburg will have fallen. I do not know whether you are aware that the...

GLC03523.10.070

to Elhanan M. Mast

Comments on a 4 July celebration at Urbana, Ohio: "the Orator of the day was Hon. West of Belfontaine. I heard part of the Oration, when a shower of rain coming up dispersed the assemblage for awhile. he was amplifying on the negro and beginning to...

GLC03523.10.079

to Joseph M. Maitland

Discusses life on the farm. Notes that the draft is not in place in his county, but hopes it will be implemented soon. Discusses Morgan's Raid, writing, "John Morgan with 28 of his Officers are confined in the Ohio Penitentiary. The authorities...

GLC03523.10.087

to Joseph M. Maitland

Writes to his son, informing him of their daily life. Discusses church in great detail, noting their Sabbath School is doing quite well. Also mentions Republican Party nominations for county offices.

GLC03523.10.088

to Elhanan M. Mast

Reports to his brother-in-law, Lieutenant Colonel Mast, that he received word from his son Joseph near in Jackson, Mississippi. Joseph informed him that Confederate General Joseph Johnston evacuated Jackson 17 July. Writes, "I see it stated in the...

GLC03523.10.089

to Joseph M. Maitland

Tells his son that his uncle, Elhanan Mast, is planning on running for "Representative or Clerk of the Court it is not determined which it is the intention of nominating a full Democratic ticket in the County of the War Democrats..." Praises Mast's...

GLC03523.10.090