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[Pardon of Thomas H. Howard by Andrew Johnson]

Pardon for a burglar who pled guilty to three charges. Countersigned by William H. Seward.

GLC04992

to William Grayson

Recommends a friend, Elias Brown, for the post of clerk of the court for Carroll County, [Maryland]. Informs that the Senate has the Exchequer scheme under consideration. Says that the Clay Whigs (Henry Clay) are against it. Mentions that they are...

GLC04995

[Presidential pardon of Thomas McNaney, convicted of assault and battery, and resisting arrest].

Countersigned by Secretary of State William H. Seward.

GLC05104

Vignette bust view of Indiana Representative, with medium length beard

Ink inscription on recto "Speaker Colfax House of Republicans - Ind." Graphite inscription on verso "Speaker Colfax Ind H of Rep" "**Book." Ink inscription on verso "No 9" "Schuyler Colfax." Photographers imprint on verso: "Alex. Gardner...

GLC05111.02.0144

Vignette bust portrait, with short beard

Graphite inscription on verso "**Book." Photographers imprint on verso: "Whitehurst Gallery, No. 434 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington D.C. W. Snell, Photographer & Partner."

GLC05111.02.0145

Seated view, facing left

Graphite inscription on verso "**Book" "Schuyler Colfax." Photographers imprint on verso: "Whitehurst Gallery, No. 434 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington D.C. W. Snell, Photographer and Partner."

GLC05111.02.0146

Seated, facing right

Ink signature on recto "Schuyler Colfax." Graphite inscription on verso "#45" "**Book." Photographers imprint on verso: "M.B. Brady & Co.'s National Photographic Portrait Gallery, No. 352 Pennsylvania Ave. Washington, D.C."

GLC05111.02.0147

The state of affairs in Kansas. Speech of Hon. Henry Wilson, of Massachusetts.

Published by the Republican Association of the District of Columbia. Third edition, Buell & Blanchard, printers. Uncut.

GLC05116.09

The "Laws" of Kansas. Speech of the Hon. Schuyler Colfax, of Indiana.

Colfax, a United States Representative from Indiana, writes "The only relief possible, if Kansas is not promptly admitted as a State, which I hope may be effected, is in a change of the Administration and of the party that so recklessly misrules the...

GLC05116.15

[carte de visite photograph album of Lincoln and family]

Carte de visite photograph album of Lincoln and family containing eleven photographs (#i-xi) and one engraving (#xii).

i. "Death bed of Lincoln." Photo of engraving showing Andrew Johnson, Charles Sumner, and other political figures gathered...

GLC05136.52

Message from the President of the United States, transmitting a report from the Secretary of State, in relation to seizures or search of American vessels, & c.

House doc. no. 115. Pertains to "Search or seizure of American vessels on coast of Africa, & c."

GLC05163

to L. S. Johnson

Written on mourning White House stationery (with black border). Coolidge writes about the importance of studying the economic foundation of American institutions. Johnson apparently headed the National School for Commerce Executives at Northwestern...

GLC05182

to E. J. Julian

Roosevelt provides thanks for the letter, alludes to "too-proud-to-fight." Cryptic references to Julian's attitudes (which Roosevelt doesn't agree with) and the former's raising his children with a "too-proud-to-fight" attitude. Typed on Metropolitan...

GLC00118.05

to Mabel T. R. Washburn

Answers a genealogical inquiry on the Moors and Davises, possibly for a book Washburn is writing. Typed on Coolidge's personal stationery with header Calvin Coolidge/Northampton Massachusetts. Stationery watermarked "R CO HOLYOKE." One black and...

GLC00118.08

to Mary Tyler

John Tyler eeplies to his daughter concerning a discussion of the Duke of Marlborough and Charles XII of Sweden. He then proceeds to discuss English writers and Joseph Addison's and Richard Steele's Sir Roger De Coverley papers. Writes that he hopes...

GLC00128

to Theodosia B. Burr

Writes in a loving manner to his 11 year old daughter about her last letters in which she told him she had a headache and toothache. ". . . too much for one poor little girl to suffer at one time, I am sure . . . you must fight them as well as you...

GLC00142

to John Wayles Eppes

Written as Vice-President to his son-in-law. Jefferson discusses the Logan incident, in which George Logan, a Philadelphia Quaker, attempted to negotiate differences between the United States and the French Directory on his own initiative (the Logan...

GLC00148

to Herbert Hoover [Decimalized .01- .02]

Discusses the starvation relief in Europe and Hoover's part in its management. Expresses his support and advises Hoover as to the next steps in food distribution abroad. Discusses rationing. Stamped on page one by the U.S. Food Administration...

GLC00162.13

[Photograph of Harry Truman]

One photograph of Harry S. Truman dated circa 1950. Depicts Truman at his desk reading the Bible, facing toward his right. Signed and inscribed "Kindest regards to Nathan Josselson. Harry Truman" on the mat below the picture. Outermost mat has a gold...

GLC00162.20

to Lewis L. Strauss

Richard M. Nixon thanks Admiral Strauss for his influence in gaining the endorsement of President Eisenhower in the 1968 presidential election, referred to as "the historic decision announced by the General last night." Written on Nixon's personal...

GLC00162.26

to Lewis L. Strauss and Alice H. Strauss

Pat Nixon sends a postcard picturing the Monument to the People's Heroes with greetings from Peking, China. Written during the Richard Nixon-Zhou Enlai talks on the first ever presidential visit to China. Also signed "RN" by Richard Nixon.

GLC00162.27

[Signed photograph of Richard Nixon]

One signed photograph of Richard Nixon date 1971. Shows Nixon sitting at a table, glasses in hand, and an out of focus photo of David and Nancy Eisenhower over his right shoulder.

GLC00162.28

to Mr. Rutherford

Written as Vice-President. Adams discusses Bordley's notes on the report of the Board of Agriculture; his escape from politics during the summer; hopes to hear more on Rutherford's thoughts on agriculture. Numbered "155." at top of page 1. Written at...

GLC00188

to unknown

Written by Wendell, a wealthy, well-connected merchant in New Hampshire to an unknown recipient. References a previous letter he wrote that mentioned political sentiments. Does not go into detail. Mentions a report of the broken American siege of...

GLC00252

The Life of John Caldwell Calhoun

Biography of Calhoun, vice president under John Quincy Adams and Andrew Jackson. Published by James M. Alden.

GLC00267.022