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[Presidential authority to the Secretary of State to affix the seal to the pardon of Smith T. Conlee].

GLC00681

[Presidential authority to the Secretary of State to affix the seal to the pardon of Robert A. Adams].

GLC00711

[Check payable to Woodword & Lathrop for $6.70]

Check no. 14. Drawn on Riggs & Co. Cleared 19 June 1890.

GLC00733.02

[Appointment of Thomas Ward, Assistant Adj. General with rank of Major]

Appointment of Thomas War as Assistant Adjutant General with the rank of Major, beginning on June 28, 1884. Signed by Chester A. Arthur as President, countersigned by Robert T. Lincoln as Secretary of War. No reason given for promotion. Docketed at...

GLC00778.09

[Appointment of Thomas Ward, Asst. Adj. General with rank of Lieutenant]

Appointment of Thomas Ward as Assistant Adjutant General with rank of Lieutenant, beginning on August 31, 1893. Signed by Grover Cleveland as President, countersigned by L.A. Grant as acting Secretary of War. Docketed at top, reads "Recorded Volume...

GLC00778.10

[Appointment of Thomas Ward, Asst. Adj. General with rank of Colonel]

Appointment of Thomas Ward as Assistant Adjutant General with the rank of Colonel, beginning on September 11, 1897. Signed by William McKinley as President, countersigned by Russel A. Alger. Docketed at top by Acting Adjutant General, reads "Recorded...

GLC00778.11

[Appointment of Philip Raymond Ward, Second Lieutenant of Artillery]

Appointment of Philip Raymond Ward to Second Lieutenant of Artillery, beginning April 20, 1898. Signed by Wiliam McKinley as President, countersigned by Russel A. Alger ("R.A. Alger"). Docketed at top by Adjutant General, reads "Recorded Adjutant...

GLC00778.16

to Stilson Hutchins, Esq.

Sherman inquires if he is correct in believing that an article entitled "Afraid of the Facts" has been "inspired by the officers of Ordnance, Who regard Washington's Arsenal as their individual property - instead of the property of the U.S." Sherman...

GLC01086

[Douglass quotation on each citizen's right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness]

One note from Frederick Douglass dated August 22, 1879. Writes that the government owes every citizen equal opportunity to live and when it does not provide this service should be overthrown.

GLC01116

[Presidential authority to the Secretary of State to affix the seal to the pardon of George W. Epley].

GLC01130.03

to Emily Collins

Douglass offers his home as a place to stay during her attendance at the eleventh annual meeting of the American Woman Suffrage Association, to be held in District of Columbia in early January 1880. Emily Parmely Collins worked for women's rights in...

GLC01197

to Colonel John E. Tourtelotte

Sherman writes to his former aide-de-camp about land ownership and taxes. He advises Tourtelotte to sell his land in Minnesota. Informs that he and his family have decided to settle down in St. Louis, Missouri. Talks of his retirement and remarks, "...

GLC01216

to William Hopkins Morris

Sherman writes to Union General Morris about revising the Infantry Tactics. Informs that he has decided to not change the tactics during the short time he has remaining in office as it will take several years to process. He remarks, "Therefore I must...

GLC01223

Mrs. Benjamin Harrison

Cabinet photograph of Caroline Scott Harrison, wife of President Benjamin Harrison.

GLC01456.02

[Presidential authority to the Secretary of State to affix the seal for commutation of sentence imposed upon Isaac Jacobson].

Partly printed document signed as President.

GLC01472

to unknown

Hayes agrees with his recipient that public business "ought to be conducted on business principles." He seclares, "A public officer can in no way serve the party of his choice more effectively than by thoughtful and efficient performance of his...

GLC01607

to unknown

Blaine offers his congratulations to his correspondent upon entering the field of journalism and offers only the advice to make his newpaper "absolutely trustworthy" since journalism is a "tiers etat of political power in America." He believes that...

GLC01640

to John Sherman

Indicates that his price for a marble bust sculpture is $1000. Informs that he will be in Washington D.C. soon to finish a bust of Vice President Henry Wilson and can stay to begin Sherman's if he so desires. Gives his preferred timing and...

GLC01802.01

[Presidential authority to the secretary of state to affix the seal to a warrant remitting the sentences of Henry Walsh and James S. Gregory].

Walsh and Gregory were being held in the Albany County, New York, Penitentiary and, in reference to the warrant, their "sentences were remitted "on the condition therein prescribed."

GLC01819

War Department: Adjutant General's Office

Letter from the War Department outlining the injuries William Noyes suffered during the war. It claims to have no record of the cause or nature of the injury that ultimately sent him home.

GLC02150.41.03

[Questionnaire from the Bureau of Pensions]

Official form from the Department of the Interior Bureau of Pensions. It is addressed to William Noyes and asks him to please answer several questions pertaining to his family. These questions include whether he is married, who his wife is and where...

GLC02150.41.05

[Envelope addressed to Henry B. Noyes and Mr. Phelps]

Envelope addressed to Henry B. Noyes and Mr. Phelps, Esquire. The address is in Chicago, Illinois, and a $.02 stamp of Washington's profile is included on the envelope.

GLC02150.46

[Provenance of medal]

One document by B.H. Collins dated 1897. It acts as a piece of provenance and a receipt of purchase of the medal in GLC07622.01. It notes that Collins purchased the medal from Col. W.H. Crook for one hundred dollars. It also notes that Crook worked...

GLC07622.02

To Mrs. William Whiting

One letter by B.H. Collins to Mrs. William Whiting dated February 19, 1897. A acknowledgement of payment sent for the bronze Lincoln medal. Also offers some other things that Collins has available for purchase along with prices.

GLC07622.03

Why women do not want the vote. vol 1

Two-volume bound compilation of 94 different anti-suffrage pamphlets and leaflets. Most issued by Massachusetts Association Opposed to the Further Extension of Suffrage to Women. Most leaflets run between 6-10 pages. Spine title on both volumes:...

GLC06064.01