May 22, 1888

Spinner, Francis Elias, 1802-1890

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Julia Patten

Replies that he is aware that Mr. Dwight had borrowed money from her husband but cannot remember the amount of the loan. Note at top of page says Spinner wrote Dwight on November 9, 1888. Addressed to Patten in Washington, D. C. Later notes in pencil on verso that possibly identify Dwight as Timothy C. Dwight, a special treasury agent in 1875.

GLC00431.11

June 26, 1864

Perry, William, fl. 1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Daniel Cohen

Writes to Cohen, with whom he had been friends with back in Kansas. Most of the letter concerns past news. Discusses remembering the sack of Lawrence, Kansas.

GLC00434.01

December 21, 1847

Henry, Joseph, 1797-1878

Document signed

Title: Appointment of Benjamin J. French

Appoints French to the assisstant secretary and librarian position at the Smithsonian Institute. Signed by Joseph Henry (Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution) and the Regents of the Smithsonian saying they consent to the appointment.

GLC00435

March 3, 1864

Grant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson), 1822-1885

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Edwin McMasters Stanton

Union General Grant transmits a communication just received from Confederate General Robert E. Lee to Stanton, Secretary of War, regarding the exchange of "Citizen prisoners and prisoners of War improperly captured." States that Union General Edward Otho Cresap Ord discussed the prisoner exchange with Confederate General James Longstreet. Requests instructions as to how he should proceed. Labeled "Cipher." Writes "The following communication has just been received from Gen. Lee ... Gen. Ord met Gen. Longstreet a few days since at the request of the latter to arrange for the exchange of…

GLC00445

1682

Various

Header Record

Title: Collection of 5 letters relating to Elizabeth Woodhouse. [Decimalized .01-.05]

GLC00391

March 29, 1682

Penn, William, 1644-1718

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Dr. Woodhouse

Penn gives advice to the father of Elizabeth Woodhouse, who had the choice of going to America or staying with her lover. This letter mentions her wish to come to America, and Penn does not discourage the idea, mentioning that he will be going this summer (for the first time). Penn suggests practical protection with which to face the new continent. Dated in the old style.

GLC00391.01

May 11, 1682

Woodhouse, Elizabeth, fl. 1682

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John Harvey, Jr.

Elizabeth Woodhouse writes a love letter to John Harvey, Jr. Woodhouse was considering going to America at the time.

GLC00391.02

June 5, 1682

Woodhouse, Elizabeth, fl. 1682

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John Harvey, Jr.

Elizabeth Woodhouse writes a love letter to John Harvey, Jr. Woodhouse was considering going to America at the time.

GLC00391.03

July 11, 1682

Harvey, John, Jr., fl. 1682

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Elizabeth Woodhouse

John Harvey Jr. writes a love letter to Elizabeth Woodhouse. He is devoted to her. Woodhouse was considering going to America at the time.

GLC00391.04

circa 1682

Harvey, John, Jr., fl. 1682

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Elizabeth Woodhouse

John Harvey Jr. writes a love letter to Elizabeth Woodhouse. Harvey apologizes for his "bouldness." Addressed to "My Dear friend E.W."

GLC00391.05

December 26, 1795

Adams, John Quincy, 1767-1848

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Thomas B. Adams

Observations of riots by the poor of London, who were attempting to get more power from the government. Adams calls the rioters "Revolutionists" and notes their hunger, possibly indicating that they took inspiration from the French Revolution and referencing the poor harvest of 1795 as a direct cause for the unrest. Mentions Parliament's suppression of these outrages against "the royal virtues and crimes of the Jacobins" by passing the Treasonable Practices Act and the Seditious Meetings Act, which limited political discussion. Praises Thomas, who was John Quincy's brother, for becoming "a…

GLC00392

July 3, 1908

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Autograph letter signed

Title: to "My Dear Senator", [Jonathan Bourne, Jr.]

Discusses the Standard Oil Trust case and feels it imprudent that the recipient continue to be the intermediary between the lawyers and Mr. Kellogg, the Attorney General, and Mr. Bonaparte. Encloses a note from Mr. Bonaparte (not included) regarding the best plan of action. Written in pencil on Sagamore Hill letterhead. .

GLC00394

1861

South Carolina. Convention, 1860-1862

Broadside

Title: [The Ordinance of secession for the state of South Carolina]

Exact lithographic copy of the original manuscript ordinance with reproduced signatures of those who voted for the act. Printed by Evans and Cogswell, by act of the South Carolina assembly. "...An ordinance to dissolve the Union between the State of South Carolina and other states united with her under the compact entitles 'The Constitution of the United States of America...' " Dated 1860, but printed 1861. The copy was so exact as to have fooled many Union soldiers four years later during Sherman's march through South Carolina. This copy was previously shellacked and cut. Mounted on backer…

GLC00395

1875

Header Record

Title: William T. Sherman's Memoirs (2 volumes) and a letter to J. H. Hammond from Sherman [Decimalized .01-.02]

See descriptions in GLC00398.01-.02

GLC00398

December 25, 1875

Sherman, William T. (William Tecumseh), 1820-1891

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John H. Hammond

Collateral to Hammond's copy of Sherman's Memoirs (GLC 398.02). Sherman presents Hammond, his former Chief of Staff, with a copy of his Memoirs, and asks him to review the " ... account of the affair at Chickasaw and Arkansas Post" and also to check " ... as soon as possible in your memory of my personal interviews with individuals."

GLC00398.01

1875

Sherman, William T. (William Tecumseh), 1820-1891

Header Record

Title: Memoirs of General W.T. Sherman.

Two volume memoirs signed by John Henry Hammond. Published by D. Appleton and Company, New York. Pencil note by J. H. Hammond noting presentation by Sherman to him. Annotations made by Hammond in the text. Map included in volume 2.

GLC00398.02

1744

Great Britain. Acts.

Pamphlet

Title: An act for the better encouragement of seamen in his Majesty's service

Passed on 1 December 1743. Printed by Thomas Baskett and Robert Baskett. Paginated 691-706 + unpaginated title page.

GLC00399

1748

Baskett, Thomas, ?-1761

Pamphlet

Title: [An Act for permitting Tea to be exported to Ireland, and His Majesty's Plantations in America, without paying the Inland Duties...]

Records this tea law passed by Parliament on 10 November 1747 in its entirety. Baskett was the printer.

GLC00400

1750

Great Britain. Acts.

Pamphlet

Title: An act to encourage the importation of pig and bar iron...

GLC00401

1774

Great Britain. Acts.

Pamphlet

Title: An act to discontinue... shipping... within the Harbour, of Boston [Port Bill]

The Boston Port Act. Paginated 515-522 + unpaginated title page. [one of the five "Intolerable Acts"]

GLC00402

1781

Great Britain. Acts.

Pamphlet

Title: An act to empower his majesty to detain persons....

Printed by Charles Eyre and William Strahan.

GLC00403

January 28, 1775

Sartine, Antoine de, comte d'Alby, 1729-1801

Manuscript document signed

Title: Marche pour la forniture des ancres, fers, cloux et outils necessaires au service du Roi dans les colonies de l'Amerique [in French]

A nine year contract for providing goods to the American colonies. Lists the prices of over three hundred items, including implements for various artisans and farmers. Also contains two articles relating to labor. Signed well before any formal French agreement (or the Hortalez & Cie arrangement) with Congress. Also signed by Chaussade. Original cover disbound, but included.

GLC00404

February 16, 1863

Grant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson), 1822-1885

Autograph letter signed

Title: to C.A. Reynolds

Written "before Vicksburg." Grant, commanding Army and Department of the Tennessee, writes to Lieutenant Colonel Reynolds, Chief Quartermaster. Writes "on your arrival at Memphis seize all transports coming into port for the use of the Army here, excerpt such as are absolutely necessary for carrying Government supplies from above. When it becomes practicable to release any boats again give those boats the preference that have been constantly in Govt. employ... boats will be required here to transport a large army and nearly all at one time."

GLC00405

February 13, 1863

Grant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson), 1822-1885

Autograph letter signed

Title: to C.A. Reynolds

Written "Before Vicksburg." Grant, commanding Army and Department of the Tennessee, writes to Lieutenant Colonel Reynolds, Chief Quartermaster. Indicates that he is sending boats from his location for the transport of General James Birdseye McPherson's remaining troops. Docketed twice; once in pencil.

GLC00406

June 1852

Stuart, James Ewell Brown, 1833-1864

Book signed

Title: Official register of the officers and cadets of the U. S. Miltary Academy, West Point, New York.

Title page signed by three cadets who later became distinguished Civil War generals, two of them Confederates: J.E.B. Stuart, John B. Chambliss, and William B. Hazen. Chambliss signstwice, W. B. Hazen once, and Stuart once, with the rare form of his name, "James E. B. Stuart, Va." Printed names of these men are found in the pamphlet (Stuart had 49 demerits for the entire year). With doodles, sketched portraits and annotations throughout. Both Chambliss and Stuart were born in Virginia in 1833, served in the Confederate army together during much of the war, both died in combat in 1864.W. B.…

GLC00407