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to Miguel Otero re: Battle of San Juan Hill

Describes the daring and resolution of New Mexico officers and troops in battle.

GLC06480

to George Weedon

Written by Phillips as British Major General, joining Benedict Arnold in his invasion of Virginia in 1781, to Weedon an American Brigadier General. Mentions two officers that Weedon sent to him under a flag of truce. Hopes Weedon gets a report from...

GLC06492

to William Smallwood

Written by Major General Gates to Major General Smallwood. This was written after Gates's defeat at the Battle of Camden and after Congress voted to call a court of inquiry into Gates's conduct at the battle in October 1780. Smallwood commanded the...

GLC06505

to Robert Tyler

Written to his son. Attacks the racial and religious prejudices of the Know-Nothing Party, stating, "a secret society whose only avowed object is religious persecution, cannot endure." Mentions John Selden, Law, Colonel May, and Vanderbilt. He does...

GLC05741

Life and Public Services of Hon. Abraham Lincoln of Illinois. and Hon. Hannibal Hamlin of Maine.

Published by Thayer & Eldridge, printed by George C. Rand & Avery, Boston. With original green wrapper (lacking back) and portrait engraving in front.

GLC05774

Guildhall Speech re: Great Britain, Egypt and South Africa [fragment]

Twelve pages total. The first two typed leaves are non-consecutive and unnumbered, the third page is numbered "8", the fourth "11" and the fifth "14"; two smaller leaves written in TR's hand are labeled "A" (4 pp.) and "B" (3 pp.). Typed speech...

GLC05798

to Robert Tyler re: favoring annexation of Texas to expand cotton monopoly

Annexation of Texas to expand the cotton monopoly, not to divide the nation over slavery. "The monopoly of the cotton plant was the great and important concern... an embargo for a single year would produce in Europe a greater amount of suffering...

GLC06397

Passport for "Eagle" of John Sanders re: cessation of war, proclamation of peace

Printed document cosigned by American peace commissioners Benjamin Franklin and John Jay, mentioning the cessation of hostilities between Great Britain and the U.S., and asking for passage for the ship "Eagle" now at London and bound for Jamaica....

GLC06398

To Legislative Council and House of Representatives of the territory North West of the river Ohio

John Adams in his last days as president to the government of the territory of Ohio. Expresses gratitude to them for their kind letter, which apparently thanked him for his job while president. Mentions Arthur St. Clair, Edward Tiffin, and H...

GLC06399

to C. H. Betts

Responds to criticism from Betts over an article Roosevelt wrote in The Outlook denouncing the New York Court of Appeals for their decision to rule the workmen's compensation act unconstitutional. States that their conduct was, " ... a most flagrant...

GLC06422

to Thomas Jefferson

Written by Major General von Steuben to Jefferson as Governor of Virginia. Says General Mitchell will present a list of men now under General Muhlenberg and report on who is about to leave. Mitchell will also communicate von Steuben's defensive...

GLC06424

[Stereoviews of Roosevelt as President and Rough Rider] [Decimalized]

Includes images of Roosevelt giving speeches, campaigning, the Rough Riders, the Spanish American war. Some images are captioned with portions of his political speeches. Mostly published by Underwood & Underwood. [decimalized: .01-.55]

GLC06449

Rough Riders on Parade

A procession of mounted men, taken from slightly to the left of a direct frontal perspective. Written at Camp Wikoff.

GLC06449.01

Col. Theodore Roosevelt of the "Rough Riders" - after his return from Cuba.

Roosevelt astride a horse with his left hand in his pocket, 3/4 front facing sitter's proper right.

GLC06449.11

to Thomas Jefferson

New York Governor Clinton writes to Secretary of State Jefferson to transmit an act of the New York legislature (not included) ceding lands on Montauk Point to the federal government.

GLC02471.07

to [Thomas Jefferson] re: ship carrying clothing & money for convention troops in Va. and Maryland

Maryland governor Lee asks Virginia governor Thomas Jefferson to allow delivery of the enclosed letter [no longer present] to a recently-landed flag ship bearing supplies for General John Burgoyne's captured army, the so-called Convention Troops. Lee...

GLC02471.27

to Samuel Holten

Smith is attempting to reestablish his acquaintance with Holten to get information on the presidential race in Massachusetts. Smith is worried that electors in New England, under the influence of Alexander Hamilton, will give their votes to Thomas...

GLC02471.37

to William Pitt Fessenden

Cameron, a United States Senator from Pennsylvania, informs Fessenden, a United States Senator from Maine, that Pennsylvania is as likely as Maine or Massachusetts to elect Abraham Lincoln as President and Hannibal Hamlin as Vice President in the...

GLC02490.03

to Abraham Lincoln

Letter of introduction for a Mr. Peniston.

GLC02490.07

Vice Presidents: 14 letters and documents [decimalized]

GLC02512

to Gideon Welles re: recommendation of Mr. Stone as lieutenant of Marines

[vice presidents]

GLC02512.01

to Frank W. Gunsaulus re: address on William McKinley's life and death

Written on personal stationery.
[vice presidents]

GLC02512.03

to Nahum Capen re: politics in Indiana and Ohio

[vice presidents]

GLC02512.04

to Dr. Johnson re: rejecting an appointment

Written on "Senate Chamber" (of New Jersey) stationery
[vice presidents]

GLC02512.05

to John Y. Mason re: a recommendation for Edward A. Morrison

Vice President under Martin Van Buren.
[vice presidents]

GLC02512.06

re: forwarding a note with his personal endorsement

[vice presidents]

GLC02512.10

[Photograph of James Sherman]

Photograph of James Sherman. Sherman is wearing a suit and tie, and looking directly at the camera. The signatures of the photographers, Harris and Ewing, are written in pencil at the bottom of the border of the photograph. See one Sherman's letter...

GLC02512.11.02

to Jasper Hopper

The Governor of New York notes that he ordered munitions stored near Oswego and orders Hopper to send muskets, cartridges, and powder from those stores to use to defend Oswego, New York, if attacked. Oswego was attacked and captured by the...

GLC02512.13

[To the Adjutant General of the State of New York]

Possibly to John Titcomb Sprague, who served as Adjutant General for the State of New York during the Civil War. Wheeler recommends Lieutenant Henry Clark of the 106th Regiment, New York Volunteers, to the position of Adjutant. Writes, "He is a...

GLC02512.14

to "Webb" re: sending someone to speak in his place

(Autograph also available in GLC 4224, autograph album.)
[vice presidents]

GLC02512.15

A time to heal: the autobiography of Gerald R. Ford

Published by Harper & Row and the Reader's Digest Association. Ford reviews his life and political career.

GLC02677

to my dear mother

He writes he is enjoying his work. He may come up to see her before he sails. Their regiment will not be ready active duty until July 10th.

GLC02679.01

to my dear mother

He drilled the first batallion of the regiment the other day and will send photos.

GLC02679.02

to my dear caro

He explains that he does not have much time for writing as he has too many responsibilities. He describes how he runs the boat drill and the raft detail.

GLC02679.03

to my dear caro

He writes that he can tell Henry he can sign the Auditorium Lease Guaranty. He is in good health and likes the army food. He had to leave Webster in London to have a tooth fixed.

GLC02679.04

to my dear mother

The censor prevents him from writing anything significant but says he is keeping a record of what happens so he will remember after the war. Tomorrow he will have a special birthday dinner. He expects to leave on special detail very soon.

GLC02679.05

to Rufe

He tells his brother he gets new responsibilities every day, but he likes this. It means they like his work. The French army has been very cooperative.

GLC02679.06

to Henry

He tells his brother everything is going well. Junior Ames has done some really good work for them, making it probable that he will have him detatiled there.

GLC02679.07

to Rufus

He tells his brother that a letter he received from a William is enclosed here (not in collection). He has gone into the best corps.

GLC02679.08

to Rufus

He tells his brother about Ohio Cities and their revenue. He would like to see their earnings report. He spent the evening with General Pershing last night.

GLC02679.09

to my dear mother

He received the socks she knitted for him. He will go to the Belgian front tomorrow. He heard from William and he had a cable from the War Dept. through General Pershing.

GLC02679.10

to my dear mother

He describes his trip to the Belgian Front. He met with the French minister of finance during an air raid. They enjoyed a wonderful evening. Belgium is a small country but they are standing up to Germany none the less. He got to visit the trenches...

GLC02679.11

to my dear mother

He talks of a Col. Henry S. Graves that he has gotten know. His labor organization is going well. There have been air raids.

GLC02679.12

to my dear mother

He has enclosed a statement of the First Presbysterian Church. William has volunteered for the tank service and will undergo five weeks of training.

GLC02679.13

to my dear mother

He revisited his old regiment this past week. He does not mind the air raids. he tells her to keep writing even if he is a poor correspondent.

GLC02679.14

to my dear mother

He has enclosed some souveniers of the war (not included here). Some amazing things have happened which will remain in posterity but he can't write of it here because of the censors.

GLC02679.15

to my dear mother

He talks how his plans are often met with opposition because the commanding officers are so conservative. But he feels that with the help of the French he can push his plans through.

GLC02679.16

to my dear mother

He apologizes for his poor correspondence. He notes his recent promotion. He is very well except he sometimes does not sleep well because of the air raids.

GLC02679.17

to my dear mother

He showed a letter she wrote to General Pershing. He too has a pious mother. One day General Pershing will visit her.

GLC02679.18

to my dear mother

He tells her how to frame the card he sent and he says he will send some of his papers to America. They are glad their work is not mentioned in America because it would embarrass them.

GLC02679.19