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to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: upcoming elections
1752/02/15
Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749
Philip discusses the candidates who will be running in some upcoming elections.
GLC03107.02838
to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: caution regarding debtors
1739/03/24
Philip urges his son to collect payment from his debtors as soon as possible, or have them arrested. He expresses displeasure regarding the recent elections in Albany, and notes that he is awaiting a shipment of goods from their vessel the Oswego...
GLC03107.02571
to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: elections in New York
1750/08/21
Livingston, John, 1714-1786
John writes that a "Paper warr is declared on the Topick of Elections," and believes that it will be more difficult to form a party now than in the past. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.02783
Tintype photograph taken by Cole in 1858, in later case; campaign image
1859
Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865
Tintype, apparently based on Ostendorf 14 (the tintype reverses the image). Hamilton & Ostendorf, Lincoln in Photographs, p. 28 suggests that Roderick M. Cole of Peoria made the image about 1858. (See GLC 590.)
GLC03950
[Collection of John G. Scurry, A company, 11th regiment, Virginia, infantry][Decimalized .01-.81]
1861-1865
Scurry, John G., fl. 1861-1871
Collection of letters belonging to John G. Scurry dated 1861-1865. Consists of 81 letters sent to various recipients, two of which are incomplete. The letters describe the battles of Chickahominy, McClellan's claim of victory in the Penninsula...
GLC03957
Greenback Party: pieces of campaign ephemera including Br, circulars & "money" [Decimalized .01- .21]
1868
Also, numerous handbills in the form of currency, many quite humorous. Some items are second copies.
GLC03972
to George G. Channing
21 September 1812
Ellery, William, 1727-1820
Personal letter in which Ellery describes a man named Mr. Otis as "a mellifluous, pathetic speaker" and explains his views on the relationship between business activities and intellectual improvement as well as the proverbial saying "laugh and be...
GLC03841
to Edward Augustus Stansbury
2 January 1851
Adams, Charles Francis, 1807-1886
Adams writes to Stansbury, editor of the "Free Soil Courier" in Burlington, Vermont. Attests "the report of what I said at the Convention in the eighth District, which nominated Mr. Mann, is misrepresented, as every thing is misrepresented which...
GLC03863
to Ezra Stiles Ely
1827/05/19
Jackson, Andrew, 1767-1845
Jackson explains that while he and his wife have been attacked viciously during this campaign, it has only made him more resilient. "All the slander that wickedness can suggest & falsehood invent, have been leveled against me, & my family, by the...
GLC03896
to an unknown recipient re: election of Jefferson as President
1801/02/20
Monroe, James, 1758-1831
Offering his congratulations "on the election of Mr. Jefferson." The correct date is February (not July).
GLC03931
to Joseph E. Brown
26 June 1863
Seddon, James A. (James Alexander), 1815-1880
Disagreement over whether the replacement for a deceased officer in a Georgia regiment is to be elected or chosen by the President. Brown, who often believed Jefferson Davis exercised too much power, believed that the officer should be elected...
GLC03723
[Pro-Lincoln campaign speech by a Union army officer who commanded the 15th corps, 2nd division] [incomplete]
1864
Reminds the soldiers of the necessity of the Civil War and why they are fighting, " ... the suppression of the Rebellion and the preservation of American Liberty." Urges the soldiers to vote for the Union ticket and influence their friends and...
GLC03738
to Lewis Anthony
1 March 1864
Waterman, Frank A., fl. 1864
Discusses the Election of 1864 and soldiers support for President Abraham Lincoln.
GLC03755
to Gaston
9 October 1904
Mosby, John S., 1833-1916
Discusses Senator James T. Heflin's remarks on assassination of McKinley. Also writes that black voters hold the balance of power in some states and that Roosevelt would be re-elected. Written on Department of Justice letterhead.
GLC03993
to Benjamin Rush re: their sons, 1812 presidential politics
1812/05/26
Adams, John, 1735-1826
A very philosophical letter discussing mankind and nature's bellicosity. He also mentions his preference for Elbridge Gerry over John Langdon for vice president
GLC03100
Facts for the people
1858
Contains the following documents: "Speech of Hon. Abraham Lincoln, delivered in Springfield, Saturday evening, July 17, 1858;" "Great Speech of Senator Trumbull, on the Issues of the Day, Delivered in Chicago, Saturday, August 7, 1858;" "Douglas'...
GLC02956
Abraham Lincoln, his personal history and public record. Speech of Hon. E.B. Washburne of Illinois.
1860
Washburne, E.B., 1816-1887
Speech delivered in the U.S. House of Representatives, May 29, 1860. Published by the Republican Congressional Committee. Washburne, a U.S. Congressman from Illinois, was a Lincoln supporter and chairman of the Republican congressional campaign...
GLC02958
to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: anxious for the issues of the next campaign
1778/04/03
Livingston, Henry, 1753-1823
Henry writes that people seem anxious to learn the issues that will be prevalent in the next campaign, and notes that trade continues to be extremely slow in Boston, with almost no demand for iron.
GLC03107.03367
to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: nomination for Commissioner of the Treasury
1784/01/03
Livingston, Walter, 1740-1797
Walter states that while he was in Philadelphia he was nominated for a Commissioner of the Treasury. If he should be chosen for this position, he would have to give a security deposit, and asks his father if he would agree to be his security. He...
GLC03107.03564
to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: support for action against Robert Livingston
1785/02/25
Walter states that John Adams has been elected to be a minister for the Court of London, and is also a minister at the Hague. Additionally, Walter supports his father's decision to take legal action against Robert Livingston (1746-1813) in order to...
GLC03107.03570
to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: support for Genl. ten Broek for Senator
1786/03/14
Walter states that he and his brothers agree that their father should support General ten Broek for Senator in the next election. He also discusses his desire to purchase land around Fort Schuyler, but believes that he has missed his opportunity....
GLC03107.03615
to Uriah Tracy
1804/07/17
Adams, John Quincy, 1767-1848
Adams writes about the possibility of an amendment against slavery, the fact that the House of Representatives represents freemen, and discusses the New York elections.
GLC04754
Platinum print by Alexander Hesler & George P. Ayres, image from 1860 with flyer
1860/06, 1881
Blind copyright stamp of Ayres dated 1881. Accompanied by a Ayres promotional flyer which notes: "I have two negatives. [....] These were taken at Springfield Ill. in June 1860 immediately after Mr. Lincoln's nomination to the Presidency."
GLC04698
General Bidwell's letter of acceptance [Prohibition Party nomination - election]
1891 ca.
Bidwell, John, fl. 1891
GLC04707.01
Prohibition Party election ticket with Bidwell as candidate for president
GLC04707.02
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