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"Veteran Firemen's Association of Philadelphia." Black cloth ribbon

"Veteran Firemen's Association of Philadelphia." Black cloth ribbon with silver lettering. Mounting inscribed: "Funeral of Genl. U.S. Grant New York City."

GLC04360.073

"Philadelphia Band, No. 1." Cream-colored cloth ribbon.

"Philadelphia Band, No. 1." Cream-colored cloth ribbon. Mounting inscribed: "Funeral of Genl. U.S. Grant. 1885."

GLC04360.074

Yellow cloth ribbon featuring portrait of Grant

"Sun Flower Association Post No. 5 G.A.R. Philadelphia 1890." Yellow cloth ribbon featuring portrait of Grant. Mounting inscribed: "1890."

GLC04360.075

to Aaron Hobart

Mentions that the next Fellowship Lodge meeting will be held on Monday June 25th, at the Edward Victous Hall. Its' purpose is to hear Hobart's Mosaic Oration. Written as "Secretary."

GLC06313.04.015

To: J.Q.A. Ward. Re: requesting for Ward to send a letter backing his nomination for membership to the Century Club.

Asking Ward to send a letter to back his nomination for membership to the Century Club.

GLC06343.303

to J.Q.A. Ward.

Written on "Society of the Army of the Cumberland/Garfield Monument Committee" stationery. Re: possible erection of a memorial to the late President Garfield in Washington, D.C.

GLC06343.232

Agreement contract between The Garfield Monument Committee and J.Q.A. Ward, commissioning Garfield memorial pedestal.

Contract outlines commission cost [$25,000] to be paid to Ward, required work, and contingency plans if pedestal cannot be completed by Ward.

GLC06343.236

7 invitations to various special and commemorative events, 1866-1905.

Invitations: to "Shakespeare's Birthday Dinner", "The Salmagundi Sketch Club", reunion of "The Society of the Army of the Cumberland", "Chamber of Commerce of the State" banquet, inauguration of new Metropolitan Museum of Art, memorial book in...

GLC06343.225

to J.Q.A. Ward.

Official "Articles of Agreement" or "Building Contract" for the Garfield memorial pedestal. Official contract between Ward and The Garfield Monument Committee of the Society of the Army of the Cumberland specifying each party's role in creating the...

GLC06343.243

to Owen Horsfall

He wishes he could see the family and wishes them a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. The Army company in Alaska will be relieved next year. "Nome has become quite metropolitan" and he will soon be a member of the "Arctic Brotherhood." They...

GLC05245.23