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Items pertaining to Millard Fillmore's address delivered to the Great Central Fair held in Buffalo, New York 22 February 1864 [Decimalized .01-.02]

GLC04884

to H. P. McIntosh

Former President Fillmore transmits a speech (refer to GLC04884.02) to McIntosh of Cleveland, Ohio. Writes that the address was delivered in Buffalo, New York 22 February 1864 to the Ladies Christian Commission (Great Central) Fair. States "Though...

GLC04884.01

Items concerning John Cabell Breckinridge [Decimalized .01-.02]

GLC05007

to Ernie and Morton

Vice President and Presidential candidate Breckinridge updates two individuals from New York City on his progress regarding an upcoming speech. States "I have not as yet even made a note ... It would be better, perhaps, if we were more accustomed in...

GLC05007.01

to Myron W. Mores

Thanks for note. Typed on stationery of the Massachusetts governor.

GLC04675.31

Grand, National Union Banner for 1864.

Handcolored lithograph image for the Abraham Lincoln and Andrew Johnson 1864 presidential election campaign. Depicts bust images of both candidates circled in wreaths, with a theater curtain backdrop. Adorned with patriotic images of flags and an...

GLC04681

Fear God and take your own part

Inscribed to Russell A. Bowen, dated 3 April 1916; also inscribed by William R. Thayer, one of Roosevelt's earliest biographers, dated 12 September 1919. The book is an anti-Wilson and anti-Imperial Germany diatribe. With original dust-jacket.

GLC04683

[Final page of manuscript praising book on Civil War by Mr. Trent ]

Writes that Trent has "studied too deeply to waste his time" and discusses his proposition "that a battle for human slavery can really be called a battle for civil liberty." Roosevelt's signature is struck. Date is inferred from a stamp on verso...

GLC04725

to George Clinton

Written by Chancellor Livingston to New York Governor Clinton. Encloses petition at the request of Dr. Robinson (not included). Mentions seeing Clinton's family. Mentions political controversy involving himself and William P. Van Ness. It involves...

GLC04772.04

to [Hickey] re: suppressing rebellion in Tennessee and allowing exiles to return

GLC03645

to Harvey

Discusses using President Wilson's quote of 1 January in a newspaper article. Criticizes Wilson's prosecution of the war in Europe. Says that Wilson can speed up the war and come "to the left of our allies before it is too late, by just one...

GLC03663.01

to Henry Needham

Discusses the political timing of his return from safari. Mentions a possible trip to India and editing his book.

GLC03663.02

to Henry Needham

Writes to Neeham, of McClure's magazine, describing his hobbies and interests. He writes, "I am not an athlete; I am simply a good,...out-of-doors man." Copy of a letter with written corrections not in Roosevelt's hand.

GLC03663.03

to Robert Tyler

Written from former President Tyler's plantation, Sherwood Forest, to his son Robert. Robert transmitted a letter from Mr. Buchanan (President James Buchanan, confirmed by docket). John returns the letter, encouraging Robert to respond in a way...

GLC03671

to Charles D. Meigs

Governor Wise responds to a letter from Meigs, a professor of obstetrics and diseases of women at the Jefferson Medical College (in Philadelphia). Arguing for unity between North and South, writes, "I eagerly grasp your hand, as Thomas Jefferson did...

GLC05854

Brownlow's Knoxville Whig and rebel ventilator. [Vol. 1, no. 24 (June 18, 1864)]

Lincoln & Johnson, Morgan attacked Hobson at Cynthiana, forcing surrender.

GLC05959.50.23

Brownlow's Knoxville Whig and rebel ventilator. [Vol. 1, no. 25 (June 25, 1864)]

Nomination of Andrew Johnson as Vice President, Schedule of Stamp Duties.

GLC05959.50.24

Brownlow's Knoxville Whig and rebel ventilator. [Vol. 1, no. 36 (September 21, 1864)]

Proclamation by Governor Johnson, Wheeler's thieves returning, The platform of the National Union Party, The Chicago platform, Lincoln & Johnson electoral ticket, Celebrating Morgan's death, Great federal victory in Shenandoah Valley, 4 Rebel...

GLC05959.50.31

to James McHenry

Discusses Fries' Rebellion in Pennsylvania (a taxpayer revolt against the first federal property tax), a recommendation for a commission, and reorganization of the army.

GLC05261

to Samuel B. Malcolm

Remarks upon Malcolm's decision to keep himself free of a political party and asks if he has considered the consequences. ". . . this Maxim, has rarely failed to annihilate the Influence of the Man who adopts it and very often exposed him to the...

GLC05262

to Robert Lawson

Written by Jefferson as Governor of Virginia to Brigadier General Lawson of the Virginia Militia concerning a possible raid. Expects the raid to be south and says General Nathanael Greene would like troops sent in that direction. Reports that Baron...

GLC05272

to Benjamin Rush re: balanced government under the Constitution

Adams mentions his Defence (just received by Rush) and writes "It is an opinion here that they [the volumes] contributed Somewhat to to restore permanent Tranquility to this Commonwealth, as well as Suppress the pestilent County Conventions...

GLC05289

[Speech concerning the end of World War I]

Delivered while Coolidge was a Massachusetts gubernatorial candidate, the speech is written in pencil and signed at the top of the first page. Notes indicate that the speech was delivered on November 4 at Faneuil Hall, just before the election and...

GLC05314

to Clement Cotterell

Requests Cotterell inform her whether or not she has an appointment at court that day with King George III and the Queen. She and John Adams were requesting their leave of the court as he had been called back to America. Undated, date inferred from...

GLC05343

President Tyler's Veto Message [of the bill to incorporate the Bank of the United States]

Broadside printed on off-white silk and mounted on a wood backer board. Three columns of type with floral border and an eagle at top with a banner reading "E Pluribus Unum." Noted at top "For D.D. Davis." Tyler writes that he has always felt that...

GLC05491