September 24, 1873

Garfield, James A. (James Abram), 1831-1881

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Rose

Having left papers regarding Supreme Court case number 9 and a pamphlet on the rules of the court at home, he requests they be sent to him. Written on Union Depot Hotel of Pittsburgh stationery with "Pittsburgh" struck by Garfield.

GLC00496.160

August 1830

Grant, Charles, 1778-1866

Autograph letter

Title: to Thomas Pringle

Formal letter suggesting days and times for an interview.

GLC00496.161

February 17, 1842

Hall, Anna M., fl. 1842

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Dear Madam

Anna M. Hall thanks an unnamed woman author for sending her book on female education. Hall feels there is currently no system of education in England, and the ideas the author espouses are much needed by the women of England. She thinks the author is wrong to elevate drawing over music, as music has given Hall much solace. Written on her Old Brompton letterhead. Possibly written near Alexandria, Virginia.

GLC00496.162

March 30, 1799

Clark, John Innes, 1745-1808

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Harrison Gray Otis

Copy of Alexander Hamilton's opinion on the case of John Innes Clark v. Nathaniel Russell at the request of Otis. Transcribed by Clark.

GLC00496.163

March 29, 1884

Harris, Joel Chandler, 1848-1908

Autograph letter signed

Title: to unknown

Declines the request to be a lecturer. Written on The Constitution Magazine letterhead.

GLC00496.164

April 8, 1846

Harris, John, 1802-1856

Autograph letter signed

Title: to unknown

Requests assistance and chapel circulars from recipient addressed as "Dear Bro."

GLC00496.165

circa 1875-1885

Engraving

Title: [Engraving of Rutherford B. Hayes]

Clipped signature affixed beneath engraving.

GLC00496.166

4 June 1812

Hering, C., fl. 1812

Document signed

Title: [Receipt for Mr. Thalders]

Documents the payment of 52 pounds 12 shillings 6 pence.

GLC00496.167

May 20, 1834

Holland, Henry Richard Vassall, Baron, 1773-1840

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Thomas Pringle

Letter of thanks for a book.

GLC00496.168

9 March 1847

Polk, James K. (James Knox), 1795-1849

Autograph endorsement signed

Title: [Endorsement securing midshipman's commission]

In response to Henry Horn's third party request for a naval position for R. Manley. Forwarded to Secretary of the Navy John Young Mason

GLC00496.169

May 18, 1833

Grey, Charles Grey, Earl, 1729-1807

Autograph letter signed

Title: to unknown

The letter discusses editing a speech for publication and encloses requested quotations.

GLC00496.170

1840

Howitt, Mary Botham, 1799-1888

Autograph letter signed

Title: to unknown

Discusses one of her supporters, Henry F. Chorley. Describes the cold winter and reports other news.

GLC00496.171

May 25, 1829

Howitt, Richard, 1799-1869

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Thomas Pringle

Voices concerns over Pringle's lack of correspondence and criticism of Howitt's work.

GLC00496.172

July 21, 1814

Humboldt, Friedrich Wilhelm Heinrich Alexander von, 1769-1859

Autograph letter signed

Title: to James Madison

Mentions David Bailie Warden, American consul general in Paris. Also mentions Mr. de Lafayette (possibly the Marquis de Lafayette), and Berthollet (possibly Claude de Berthollet, a French chemist). Contains a cardboard strip attached to the end of the letter, possibly to keep the pages from separating. Docketed by Madison.

GLC00496.173

July 16, 1824

Hume, Joseph, 1777-1855

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Thomas Pringle and John Fairbairn

Forwards essays on government, jurisprudence, and liberty of the press for circulation in "The South African Journal." Hume was a political reformer who campaigned for universal suffrage and religious freedom.

GLC00496.174

August 24, 1790

Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826

Letter

Title: to John Hancock

Thomas Jefferson asks Governor Hancock to collect data on the cod and whale fisheries. Seller's note reads: "an incomplete press copy of a contemporary transcript." First pages missing. Written while Jefferson was Secretary of State. Letter is incomplete.

GLC00496.175

2 May 1803

Longworth, David, 1765-1821

Document

Title: [Bill for two books]

Bill from David Longworth for two copies of "Telemachus" to Thomas Jefferson for $17.00.

GLC00496.176

February 11, 1807

Document

Title: [Ledger page listing medical purchases]

Lists purchases for Thomas Jefferson.

GLC00496.177

1806

Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826

Manuscript document

Title: to Thomas Jefferson Randolph

Titled: "To Thomas Jefferson Randolph from his illustrious grand Father." Advises his grandson on such issues as choosing friends, using common sense, and knowing when to leave well enough alone. Notes on verso. Former owner Harry Dalton's note describes this as a 19th century transcription.

GLC00496.178

19 November 1774

Jenings, Daniel, fl. 1745-1774

Autograph document signed

Title: [Bond owed to John Muir]

Counter-signed by Robert H. Harrison and John Parke Custis.

GLC00496.179

circa 1863

Johnson, Andrew, 1808-1875

Header Record

Title: Collection of three clipped signatures of Andrew Johnson [Decimalized .01-.03]

GLC00496.181

circa 1865-1869

Johnson, Andrew, 1808-1875

Autograph note signed

Title: to Hugh McCulloch

Requests an interview with the Secretary of the Treasury McCulloch on behalf of Mrs. Dudley.

GLC00496.182

June 10, 1846

Kean, Charles John, 1811-1868

Autograph letter signed

Title: to unknown

Discusses involvement in a production of Richard III.

GLC00496.184

December 23, 1833

Lamb, Charles, 1775-1834

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Edward Moxon

Edits one of Thomas Pringle's poems.

GLC00496.185

circa 1828-1830

Lawrence, Thomas, 1769-1830

Autograph letter signed

Title: to unknown

Has an extra ticket to hear Dr. Chalmers and invites recipient to join him.

GLC00496.186