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to Editor of theTribune re: Cuban independence

GLC07759

Pardon of Mary Scott, convicted of stealing

GLC07766

to James Hillhouse re: notifying Senators of special session

GLC07813

Authority to affix the seal to proclamation declaring the end of war in Texas.

Ending of the Civil War.

GLC07950.01

Instructing William Seward to affix the seal to a proclamation

Correcting a previous proclamation of 20 August 1866.

GLC07950.02

To: Solomon G. Haven

Abolition, William Henry Harrison, election of 1840: " The whole people seem to move spontaneously." With FF.

GLC07988

To: Samuel Milligan

"I look upon secession as being the prolific mother of anarchy which is the next step to despotism. It is political heresy..." (Johnson wrote 1860 by mistake)

GLC07995

To: Ulysses S. Grant

Directing Grant to issue an order creating the Military Division of the Atlantic, to be commanded by William T. Sherman. (12 days before impeachment)

GLC07996

to John G. Bourke

"I hate to bring in any question of race origin into our politics, and I want to see us all act simply and purely as Americans."

GLC08001

to Dr. Lyman Abbott

Regarding controversy over black appointments: "Have you noticed that Collier's Weekly attacks me because I have gone too far in my policy of doing justice to the negro while the Evening Post declines to support me because I have not gone far enough...

GLC08002

To Benjamin Rush

Scathing assessment of Washington, Jefferson, Hamilton, and Lafayette. "Washington had great advantages for obtaining Credence. He possessed a great Fortune, immense Lands, many Slaves, an excellent Consort, no Children."

GLC08023

Thanksgiving Message

"On Thanksgiving Day it is urged that the people gathered in their homes and in their usual places of worship give expression to their gratitude for benefits bestowed and ask the guidance of Almighty God."

GLC08026

to Hannibal Hamlin

Requesting name of Maine man to appoint Brigadier General. With Hamlin's note on bottom that Hiram Berry was appointed, served ably, but was killed at the battle of Chancellorsville on 3 May 1863.

GLC08157

Speech... on the war for the Union

Printed by the Globe (Washington).

GLC08550

[Correspondence between Andrew Jackson and John C. Calhoun on the Seminole War]

Correspondence between the "President and Vice-President of the U. States, on the subject of the course of the latter, in the deliberations of the cabinet of Mr. Monroe, on the occurrences of the Seminole War." Calhoun discloses the correspondence...

GLC08605.02

to Hannibal Hamlin

Responding to Hamlin's "letter requesting me to furnish the Committee over which you preside, any and all evidence" for an investigation into misconduct in arms sales. Discusses his speeches in the Senate on the issue. Stands by his accusations and...

GLC08680

to Theodore Parker

Senator Wilson thanks Reverend Parker for Parker's recent criticism of Wilson's speech on the topic of slavery and states' rights. Defends himself, stating "I deny the right of any state or nation to hold men in slavery, but I maintain the right of...

GLC08889

[Endorsement of a runaway slave to return to Tennessee to search for his family]

President Johnson, five days after taking office endorses the petition of Jermain Westley Loguen, an escaped slave and Underground Railroad conductor, to return to Tennessee to search for family members. Written on the leaf of a 31 March 1865...

GLC08942

to Benjamin Rush

Lengthy discussion of virtue and politics, reflecting on "slander" from his opponents. Tacitus' adage: "Posterity gives to every man his true honor," " has some Truth in it... but it is by no means an universal Aphorism; nor do I believe it to be...

GLC09107

50th Annual Report of the American Colonization Society

Fillmore's copy of the 50th Annual Report of the American Colonization Society, Washington. The Society supported returning former slaves to the newly established colony of Monrovia in Liberia.

GLC09287

Proclamation of Mourning for John F. Kennedy

GLC09533

Vice President Hubert H. Humphrey Answers Your Questions

A transcript of reporter questions and Humphrey's responses from various press events during the spring of 1968. He answers questions on topics such as his "liberal credentials," "the revolt in the ghettos," "rural and urban poverty," and "relations...

GLC09565.05

Victory '68: News From United Democrats for Humphrey (9 May 1969)

The first issue of a weekly newsletter published by the United Democrats for Humphrey. It includes quotes from Vice President Humphrey, as well as information on his standing in the polls, who has endorsed him, and what his wife, Muriel, is like.

GLC09565.06

Victory '68: News From United Democrats for Humphrey (16 May 1969)

The second issue of a weekly newsletter published by the United Democrats for Humphrey. Includes accounts of his victories at state conventions, his comments to the United Autoworker Convention, and the responses of columnists and pollsters to his...

GLC09565.07

Victory '68: News From United Democrats for Humphrey (23 May 1969)

The third issue of a weekly newsletter published by the United Democrats for Humphrey, with headlines about Humphrey's standing in the Gallup Poll, his endorsements by columnists and political figures, and his campaign strategy developments.

GLC09565.08

Victory '68: News From United Democrats for Humphrey (30 May 1969)

The fourth issue of a weekly newsletter published by the United Democrats for Humphrey. It has information about Humphrey's lead with delegates and in the Louis Harris poll, about his visit to his South Dakota hometown, and about Robert Kennedy's...

GLC09565.09

Victory '68: News from United Democrats for Humphrey (29 July 1968)

The 29 July issue of the Victory '68 newsletter advocating the election of Vice Presient Hubert Humphrey to the presidency. It contains Humphrey's stances on and recent action involving aid to farmers, urban regeneration, gun control, and the draft...

GLC09565.11

Vice President Backs Freedom Of Choice For Democrats

A press release from the United Democrats for Humphrey, containing a lengthy statement from Humphrey about the selection of the Democratic nominee. Humphrey advocates in favor of an open convention, in which each delegate can vote for whichever...

GLC09565.12

Vice President Humphrey in Televised Talks Advocates Marshall Plan for the Cities and Programs for Civil Order and Justice

A press release from the United Democrats for Humphrey, which focuses on Humphrey's statements in favor of a Marshall Plan for U.S. cities and of a separate effort to protect civil order and justice. He supports an end to riots, stricter gun control...

GLC09565.13

Vice President Humphrey's Travels Keep Him In Close Touch With Americans and Key Nations Overseas

A short press release from the United Democrats for Humphrey, explaining the Vice President's extensive travel and calling attention to the extent to which this travel has demonstrated his commitment to Americans throughout the country and to U.S...

GLC09565.14

Remember...a vote for Nixon is a vote for Agnew

A small poster featuring a photograph of Richard Nixon waving with Spiro Agnew. Created by the Citizens for Humphrey-Muskie, it seeks to discourage voters from voting for the Nixon-Agnew ticket.

GLC09565.15

Humphrey-Muskie Election Night Headquarters DNC- Citizens

A pass to enter the election-night festivities at the Mayflower Hotel in Washington, D.C. It bears a large stamp, which reads "DNC-Citizens."

GLC09565.16

Humphrey-Muskie Election Night Headquarters DNC- Citizens

Two passes to enter the election-night festivities at the Mayflower Hotel in Washington, D.C. They bear large stamps, which read "Official."

GLC09565.17

to Dr. Benjamin Rush

The letter discusses corruption and Adam's unhappiness as Vice President. He is very affectionate towards Rush. Also discusses beliefs on government and other reflections.

GLC00704

to Benjamin Rush

Adams had returned from France, and comments upon the importance of having an American in Paris "who knows somewhat of the affairs of America, as well as Europe...." Letter also mentions the fight for independence and French negotiations.

GLC00748

An Act making Appropriations for the Support of Government for the Year one thousand seven hundred and ninety three.

Sets the federal budget for the year at $1,589,044.72. Lists the salaries to be paid to members and employees of government, the amount of their expenses, such as stationary, to be covered, and other costs of the federal government, such as the...

GLC00755

to Capt. John Lestor

Written on blue lined paper. The letter discusses the annexation of Texas and California. Letter written to Captain John Lestor of Baltimore.

GLC00760

to William R. Castle

Writes to the assistant dean at Harvard (later founder of a professional consular service of the United States). Roosevelt encloses an article (not included) from the November 1915 Metropolitan magazine which had been vetted by James Brown Scott, an...

GLC00782.19

to Dean Acheson

A personal letter to Acheson, then secretary of state. Responding to a letter of Acheson dated March 28, and enclosing a copy of his previous day's press conference. Mentions Michigan Senator Arthur Vandenberg and Henry Stimson as arguing from the...

GLC00782.22

to unknown

Wilson, a Republican Senator from Massachusetts, replies to a previous note sent by an unknown recipient. Provides a list of Republicans who might be interested in anti-Democratic Party ideas, including Maine Governor Israel Washburn, Jr. Reports...

GLC00789

Unconditional Union Ticket

Union ticket for Abraham Lincoln for President and Andrew Johnson for Vice President. Printed in blue and red inks. Lists presidential electors from Indiana for the Lincoln-Johnson ticket for the 1864. Printed with image of a canon and flag....

GLC00809

to William H. Jeffery

Pierce, third assistant Secretary of State, transmits the photograph contained in GLC00861.01. Responds to a letter from September 2, 1905 letter from Jeffery (possibly publisher and printer William Hartley Jeffrey) requesting that Pierce acquire the...

GLC00861.02

to Robert Tyler

John Tyler writes a letter to his son in which he touches on the issue of slavery and the election of 1860. He discusses "Healy's portrait of me" as admirable and being "often mortified at the misrepresentations of me which are occasionally seen in...

GLC00948

to Robert Tyler

John Tyler writes to his son about visiting a friend and his health. He remarks that he would be happy to see Robert's friend win the governorship. Comments that, " ... the preservation of our institutions depends on the maintenance of the sound...

GLC00984

to Henry Curtis

Tyler discusses a carriage he is selling to Curtis. States that he will accept a mule Curtis has as partial payment. He mentions that his wife Letitia's health is still poor.

GLC00988

to Gideon Welles re: introduction for P. B. Fonda of Illinois with autograph env

GLC04282

[Signature on White House card]

Signed as wife of Calvin Coolidge, United States President 1923-1929. Circa dates based on the dates of Coolidge's presidency.

GLC04353.11

Executive Mansion logbooks of retained telegrams copies: 2 incoming, 2 outgoing

GLC04354

Executive Mansion logbook of retained telegrams copies: Incoming Messages

GLC04354.01

Executive Mansion logbook of retained telegrams copies: Outgoing Messages

GLC04354.02