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to George F. Edmunds
2 October 1890
Fuller, Melville Weston, 1833-1910
Discusses scheduling court cases. Written on stationery of the 5th Avenue Hotel.
GLC02504.19
to John Nicholson
February 9, 1790
Maclay, William, 1737-1804
Senator Maclay informs Nicholson, Comptroller-General of Pennsylvania, of actions in Congress. Mentions resolutions and debates initiated by Thomas Scott, James Jackson, and John Peter Gabriel Muhlenberg. States that he will forward more...
GLC02504.29
to Luther R. Marsh
13 April 1860
O'Conor, Charles, 1804-1884
Suggests giving a dinner to bring together two acquaintances to discuss a matter previously mentioned between O'Conor and Marsh. O'Conor wishes Marsh to speak with this Boston friend before making a final decision.
GLC02504.31
to F. N. Beard, Esq.
2 September 1852
Foote, Henry S. (Henry Stuart), 1804-1880
Mississippi governor Foote, writes to [Beard?] in Lexington, Kentucky. Thanks Beard for the "kind and complimentary letter of August" and notes that he recently declined a visit to Lexington, for causes he previously explained. Mentions [C.S...
GLC02469.06
to Nathan Land
22 April 1856
Johnson, Hershel V., 1812-1880
Possibly written in Milledgeville, which served as the Georgia State Capitol 1807-1864. Johnson, Governor of Georgia, writes to Land (possibly Nathan Land, a farmer and lawyer, who had moved his family from Twiggs to Cass County in 1848). Replies...
GLC02469.09
to George F. Gordon
26 April 1858
Mason, James M., 1798-1871
Informs Gordon that former President John Tyler now lives in "Charles city Court House Virginia," where Tyler's home, Sherwood Forest Plantation, was located.
GLC02469.14
to R. Denniston
February 15, 1861
Morgan, Edwin D., 1811-1883
Possibly to Robert Denniston, who served on the New York State Senate 1841-47. Letter of introduction from Governor Morgan for George D. Lamont of Lockport, a former State Senator from the Niagara, Genesee, and Orleans district of New York. Notes...
GLC02469.16
to Robert John Walker
23 October 1847
Yulee, David L., 1810-1886
Written from the Steamer Augusta. Yulee, a U.S. Senator from Florida, writes to Walker, Secretary of the United States Treasury. Encloses a proposal (not included) from a firm in Cincinnati. Requests that Walker inform the firm of his views on an...
GLC02469.34
to Henry W. Halleck
8 November 1862
Holt, Joseph, 1807-1894
Recommends Donn Piatt as a Judge Advocate to a particular military commission at Cincinnati.
GLC02490.10
to C.W. Goff
23 April 1926
Lincoln, Robert T., 1843-1926
Declines an invitation to speak at a Memorial Day service in South Manchester, Connecticut because of ill health. Addressed to Goff as Chairman, Memorial Day Committee, South Manchester.
GLC02490.11
to F.N. Barrett
February 13, 1892
Nicolay, John G., 1832-1901
Thanks him for an extract of Gerrit Smith's comment on Abraham Lincoln. Mentions a problem with his eyesight.
GLC02490.12
to Henry Carey
March 20, 1852
Seward, William Henry, 1801-1872
Writes to Carey in Burlington, New Jersey. Thanks him for his recent letter. Mentions that the country is demoralized on the subject of home industry and that the "loco foco corpus," meaning some democratic body or group, cannot be removed by...
GLC02490.13
Members of Lincoln's cabinet: 20 letters & docs [decimalized]
1852-1926
GLC02490
to G. Welles
February 5, 1862
Bates, Edward, 1793-1869
The recipient is possibly Gideon Welles, Secretary of the Navy. Bates, United States Attorney General, asks Welles to return an essay by Mr. Binney (possible Horace Binney) on the suspension of the writ of Habeas Corpus. States "The work is in...
GLC02490.01
to Daniel Clark
2 June 1863
Blair, Montgomery, 1813-1883
Declining an invitation to an event.
GLC02490.02
to William Pitt Fessenden
1 August 1860
Cameron, Simon, 1799-1889
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
16 August 1862
Dennison, William, 1815-1882
Informs President Lincoln that: "I have just mailed to you a copy of this morning's Columbus Journal containing my denial of a reported conversation between us in relation to the Secy of War & Genl. Halleck, which I will be glad to have you see."
GLC02490.05
to Ira Perley
23 May 1863
Fessenden, William Pitt, 1806-1869
States he cannot promise to attend an event, because of his poor health. His health has forced him to "abstain from all public speaking," and prevents him from "going abroad."
GLC02490.06
December 29, 1864
Hamlin, Hannibal, 1809-1891
Letter of introduction for a Mr. Peniston.
GLC02490.07
to Mr. Nast
March 27, 1872
Hay, John, 1838-1905
Hay writes, "I was no less surprised than delighted at receiving your precious gift. I never expect men of genius to keep their promises any more than women of beauty. But I am all the more grateful, and shall leave this picture with especial pride...
GLC02490.08
to William North
2 April 1799
Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804
Written by General Hamilton as commander of the Provisional Army to Brigadier General North. Says he has enclosed a letter from the Secretary of War that explains itself (the letter is not included here). Says he wishes to see North as soon he...
GLC02523
4 May 1798
Jay, John, 1745-1829
Written by Jay as Governor of New York, offering a U.S. Senate seat to North. He was being offered the seat vacated by Judge John S. Hobart who had accepted a judgeship for the District of New York. Is very pleased to be able to offer this honor to...
GLC02528.01
25 June 1798
Arrived in New York on 23 June 1798 and received North's letter of 22 June 1798. Written by Jay as Governor of New York to North as Senator from New York. North wrote soliciting advice on foreign affairs from Jay. Says the French alliance of 1777...
GLC02528.02
13 October 1803
Written by Jay in retirement to North, a former brigadier general and U.S. Senator working on his farm. Says he received North's letter of 22 September 1803 which stated Mr. Verplank would not authorize North to pay the creditors of Mr. DuBois's...
GLC02528.03
to William Alexander
24 November 1778
Laurens, Henry, 1724-1792
Laurens, as president of congress, writes to the Earl of Stirling about the distribution of "the Treaties of Amity & Commerce & of Alliance" with France and trade relations with the United Provinces. He also bemoans the loss of virtue and unity...
GLC02532
to Henry Jackson
20 May 1792
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Informs that he has advanced upwards of $1100 on Madame de la Val's account, which is in addition to the $1000 Jackson already advanced on the account of Mr. Hinks in Boston. States that General Rufus Putnam gave him $1200 on Jackson's account....
GLC02667
to John Sherman re: castigating Pres. Johnson shortly before impeachment trial
1868/02/17
Colfax, Schuyler, 1823-1885
GLC02760
to unknown [incomplete]
circa 1866
Welles, Gideon, 1802-1878
Welles, United States Secretary of the Navy, writes to an unknown recipient regarding the suffrage and governmental representation of freed enslaved people. States "But Slavery has been abolished ... not by the voluntary act of the States in which...
GLC02713
[Legal document concerning land]
circa 1792-1793
Signed in text twice by Knox as "HK." Writes he is conveying property to "WB" (referring to William Bingham). Wants to make sure everything is clearly expressed so the "true intent and meaning" of the deal is known to all parties. Includes mention...
GLC02719
[Cabinet photograph of Cassius Marcellus Clay]
1873 ca.
Bust length 3/4 profile of Cassius Marcellus Clay, signed on image "C.M. Clay." Noted as Ae[tat] 73. Inscription on verso list Clay's birth and death year, 1810-1903.
GLC02720
to James Lesley Jr.
24 July 1861
Discusses the early organization of a regiment in New York. States that if Captain G.A. Siedel has a regiment ready with a minimum of 866 men or a maximum of 1046 men, they will be mustered into service. Gives other instructions on related...
GLC02728
to John Sherman
13 October 1871
Conkling, Roscoe, 1829-1888
Congratulates Sherman on his election to the Senate, taking Salmon P. Chase's resigned position. Mentions the influence of Tammany Hall preventing people from voting and the criticism of his supporters by the New York Tribune.
GLC02761
to Rufus King
20 September 1800
Marshall, John, 1755-1835
Marshall, Secretary of State, writes to King, Minister Plenipotentiary of the United States in England. Discusses violations of Jay's Treaty (concluded in 1794 between the United States and Great Britain), including impressment, debts, and seizure...
GLC02539
to James Duane
27 November 1776
Schuyler, Philip John, 1733-1804
Written by Major General Schuyler to Duane as a New York delegate to the Continental Congress. References Duane's letter that was delivered 26 November. Says he had to abandon the fortress on York Island because the enemy's strength was overwhelming...
GLC02544
Speech of the honorable Daniel Webster, on the Compromise Bill
1850
Webster, Daniel, 1782-1852
Speech defending his previous speech on 7 March 1850, during which he had supported the proposed Compromise of 1850. Following his March speech Webster was attacked by many abolitionists as having deserted the North. Here he defends his actions...
GLC02586
to his son [possibly his son-in-law, James Duane]
15 December 1778
Livingston, Robert, 1708-1790
Discusses a snow storm that may work to the American troops' advantage as the roads are impassable. Mentions a food shortage and the rising costs of provisions. Assures the recipient that his family, under Livingston's care, is healthy. Asks about...
GLC02537.01
18 April 1779
Writes to his son-in-law about the state and activities of his iron works, where they were producing pig iron for Colonel Hay, Colonel Lewis, and General Schuyler. Mentions an upcoming meeting with the Governor of New York, in which he will let him...
GLC02537.02
to John Page
3 September 1776
Nelson, Thomas Jr., 1738-1789
Discusses the American defeat at the Battle of Long Island and their retreat. Thinks the British will quit New York City very shortly. Reports that Brigadier General Lord Sterling and General Sullivan have been taken prisoner along with other...
GLC02540
[Record of his family history and short biography]
4 July 1817
North, William, 1755-1836
Written by North for one of his grandchildren. Speaks of his family that came from Ireland in 1720 and settled in eastern Massachusetts at Yarmouth. Mentions that his mother sold the estate they had when he was 10 or 12 years old after his father...
GLC02541.01
[An account of the execution of Major John Andre]
18 September 1823
Details the execution of Major John Andre, accused of being a spy, and expresses his sympathetic feelings toward Andre's unfortunate fate. Describes how Baron Von Steuben could not comply with Andre's wish to suffer a soldier's death by being shot...
GLC02541.02
Collection of 50 correspondence of the North Family [Decimalized .01-.32.29]
1720-1839
Includes materials relating to William and Joseph North, and William Van Duersen (Duerson), an ancestor.
GLC02542
[Journal of trip to Albany, New York]
22 June 1774-25 July 1774
Lott, Abraham, fl. 1785-1789
Leather bound journal of Abraham Lott. Journal describes his journey from New York to Albany. Travelled by ship from Boston to the Hudson River. Mentions meeting Philip Schuyler and Philip Livingston, among other noteable New Yorkers. Tells of his...
GLC02542.06
[Appointment of William North as captain of 9th Massachusetts]
16 September 1782
Hanson, John, 1715-1783
Signed by Hanson as President of Congress and countersigned by Benjamin Lincoln as Secretary of War. Document is official notification of William North's appointment as captain in the 9th Massachusetts Regiment. Says he is accorded the rank from the...
GLC02542.09
[Appointment of William North to New York militia]
9 April 1796
Signed by Jay as Governor of New York, countersigned by Lewis A. Scott as Secretary. Document appoints North as a Major Commandant of a Battalion of Militia in the County of Albany, New York. Note on verso, dated 16 July 1796, and signed by "R. Lush"...
GLC02542.13
March 27, 1799
McHenry, James, 1753-1816
Written in a secretarial hand and signed by McHenry as Secretary of War to Brigadier General North as Adjutant General of the Provisional Army during the Quasi War. McHenry reminds North that the law organzing the Provisional Army states the Adjutant...
GLC02542.19
to Major Jackson
20 July 1813
Written by North in retirement in Major Jackson. Marked at address that the letter is "to be published as a private letter." Sees in the newspaper that General Hull is to be tried on the charge of treason and cowardice during the surrender of Detroit...
GLC02542.20
to John C. Rivis
20 October1842
Benton, Thomas Hart, 1782-1858
Written by Missouri Senator Benton. References Rivis's letter of 8 October. Benton tries to calm fears about state's debt. Says he immedately applied to the most reliable businessmen to find an answer for him. The businessmen say that the laws of...
GLC02542.21
10 May 1843
Written by Missouri Senator Benton. References Rivis's letter of 15 April. Says he is in Kentucky to check out a "Sawing enterprise" he recently purchased. Says he purchased one of Page's circular saws and has set it up on 800 acres of land near...
GLC02542.22
to Henry Knox
January 12, 1785
Written by Major North as Inspector to the Troops under the command of General Henry Knox. At this time Knox was the Secretary of War. An extremely detailed letter describing the types of uniforms U.S. troops should wear in various situations. Says...
GLC02542.23
[Appointment of John North as a Justice of the Peace in Lincoln County, Massachusetts]
31 October 1760
Bernard, Francis, 1712-1779
Partially printed document signed by Bernard as Massachusetts governor and Andrew Oliver as secretary. A manuscript note on the verso, dated 13 November 1760 and signed by Jacob Wendell and James Bowdoin as members of the governor's council, affirms...
GLC02542.31
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