October 13, 1784

Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John Chaloner

Informs Chaloner that he has drawn on him "in favor of Messrs. H. Solomon and J. Mordecai for one thousand pounds on account of Mr. Church."

GLC00154.06

June 21, 1824

Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826

Letter signed

Title: to Stephen T. Mitchell

Written a few years before his death. Jefferson writes that he has avoided a new paper subscription "from the uncertainty of my living to receive them...." No recipient included on letter.

GLC00154.08

November 10, 1864

Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: Forged AES on John Nichols ALS (deserter) re: pardon

With Lincoln note and forged endorsement on verso, (forged signature, per Seth Kaller). Discusses a pardon.

GLC00154.09

April 20, 1798

Napoleon I, 1769-1821

Letter signed

Title: to General Menvu [in French]

Napoleon signs as General in Chief of the armée d'Angleterre (army of England). Written on stationery containing a printed image depicting Liberty enthroned. The words "Republique," "Francaise," "Liberte," and "Egalite" are printed above the depiction of Liberty.

GLC00154.11

30 May 1952

John XXIII, Pope, 1881-1963

Autograph endorsement signed

Title: [Endorsement of John XXIII written as A. Roncalli] [in Italian]

Roncalli's endorsement is written on verso of a letter signed by Myron Charles Taylor, a United States diplomat. Taylor's typed letter was created 30 May 1952 on Hotel Ritz, Paris stationery. Taylor writes "With reference to our conversation of yesterday concerning a closer union of denominations in the cause of peace, my personal culmination of effort along that line is in the creation of Anabel Taylor Hall at Cornell University, which is a limited University of ten thousand students, and is the first example of interfaith cooperation that I am aware of in the sense of this activity. I…

GLC00154.12

April 4, 1848

Burnett, Wellington Cleveland, 1829-1907

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his parents

Writes about his enlistment and his promotion to sergeant. Tells his family about his ability to learn the drills faster than anyone in his company and mentions having seen combat. Discusses camp life, rations, and not having a uniform. Mentions the possibility of a promotion to lieutenant. Impression in the upper left-hand corner of an eagle clutching a scroll with a picture of a galleon.

GLC00155.01

1847

M., Murguia, fl. 1847

Map

Title: [Map of the part of the valley of Mexico which has been a field of battle]

Black-inked lithograph map of Mexico with route of armies in brown, blue and green inks. Denotes military travel during August and September of 1847. On back, note by Wellington Cleveland Burnett explaining locations. On front, cardinal directions written in margins by Burnett. Captions written in English, French, and Spanish. Mounted on cardboard backing with frame, mounted size is 40.8 x 46 cm.

GLC00155.02

1775

Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826

Pamphlet

Title: The Declaration by the Representatives of the United Colonies of North America, now met in General Congress at Philidelphia, setting forth the causes and the necessity of taking up Arms. The Letter of the Twelve United Colonies by their Delegates ...

Full Title, "The Declaration by the Representatives of the United Colonies of North America, now met in General Congress at Philidelphia, setting forth the causes and the necessity of taking up Arms. The Letter of the Twelve United Colonies by their Delegates in Congress to the Inhabitabts of Great Britian, Their Humble Petition to his Majesty, and Their Address to the People of Ireland. Collected together for the Use of Serious Thinking Men, By Lovers of Peace, Read with Candour: Judge with Impartiality." Secretly printed pamphlet co-authored with John Dickinson. 8vo. Bound in full black…

GLC00156

1846-1972

Header Record

Title: Presidential collection [Decimalized .01-.28]

[decimalized 00162.01-00162.28]

GLC00162

April 2, 1846

Taylor, Zachary, 1784-1850

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Thomas W. Ringold

Writing from camp on the Rio Grande, Taylor discusses current military matters. Reply to Ringold focuses on their common aggravations and the problems of being a soldier.

GLC00162.01

August 6, 1858

Buchanan, James, 1791-1868

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Cyrus W. Field

James Buchanan congratulates Field on his transatlantic telegraph enterprise. "Under the blessings of Divine Providence, I trust it may prove instrumental in promoting perpetual peace and friendship between the Kindred nations." Informs Field that he has not yet received Queen Victoria's dispatch.

GLC00162.03

April 7, 1883

Hayes, Rutherford B., 1822-1893

Autograph letter signed

Title: to C. E. Blair

Former President Hayes thanks Professor Blair for sending an article discussing the Civil War battle at Fort Sumter, South Carolina. Corrects misinformation contained within the article, stating "The firing on Sumter in Charleston Harbor began Friday morning 12th April- the surrender was the next day Saturday. All day Saturday the whole North was aware of the attack and its details were discussed amid great Excitement in all the large cities."

GLC00162.04

March 30, 1896

Cleveland, Grover, 1837-1908

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George F. Parker

Grover Cleveland declines an invitation to a celebration of Shakespeare's birthday. He expresses his appreciation for the works of Shakespeare and writes "[s]urely if English speech supplies the token of united efforts for the good ...we will do well to fittingly honor the name and memory of William Shakespeare."

GLC00162.06

circa 1896

T. Arony Studio

Photograph signed

Title: [Cabinet card photograph of Grover Cleveland]

One photograph of Grover Cleveland dated circa 1896. It is a formal portrait, with Cleveland facing out, looking left. The photograph is mounted with a red border it is signed by Cleveland below the photograph. Also printed in red in the lower left corner is "Arony", with the address 87 Union Square, N.Y. in the lower right corner. This indicates that the photo was likely printed by the T. Arony Studio.

GLC00162.07

1897

Kitchell, Joseph Gray, 1862-

Photograph signed

Title: [Photograph of Benjamin Harrison]

One photograph of Benjamin Harrison Dated 1897. The photo is a formal bust portrait, facing left. Clipped signature pasted onto the photograph at the bottom. Name Joseph Gray Kitchell carved into the mat at the lower right hand corner. Back has the studio seal and printing in green: Joseph Gray Kitchell/ High Class Photo Portraiture/Residence Studio/ 614 North Pennsylvania St. Indianapolis. Mounted with a white paper mat and then on dark green patterned cardboard.

GLC00162.09

March 17, 1896

U.G. Duffield & Co., fl. 1896

Photograph signed

Title: [Photograph of William McKinley]

One photograph of William McKinley dater March 17, 1896. A Bas-relief bust portrait, of McKinley facing right. McKinley's face has been raised and contoured to create a 3-dimensional illusion. It is signed on the lower portion of the frame. There is a tag glued onto the back of the frame with torn lower left corner. On the tag is "Bas-relief Photographs/ U. G. Duffield & Co.,/ General Agents,/ [O]dd Fellows Temple. Philadelphia." Typed in a smaller typeface, in the lower left corner where the tag has been torn reads, "Patented March 17, 1896,/ Other Patents Pending." Photograph framed in…

GLC00162.12

27 October 1917

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Header Record

Title: to Herbert Hoover [Decimalized .01- .02]

Discusses the starvation relief in Europe and Hoover's part in its management. Expresses his support and advises Hoover as to the next steps in food distribution abroad. Discusses rationing. Stamped on page one by the U.S. Food Administration, received 30 October. Pages two and four have been written vertically by Theodore Roosevelt. Accompanied with photograph. [decimalized .13.01 - .13.02]

GLC00162.13

July 26, 1937

Hoover, Herbert, 1874-1964

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Lewis L. Strauss

Condolence letter sent after the death of Strauss's father. Strauss had served as Hoover's administrative assistant when Hoover was the U.S. Food Administrator in 1917. Written on Hoover's personal stationery.

GLC00162.15

1928

Unknown

Photograph signed

Title: [Photograph of Herbert Hoover with his dog, King Tut]

One photograph of Herbert Hoover with his dog, King Tut dated 1928. The photograph was used as a 1928 campaign photograph. Shows Hoover standing outdoors while holding the paws of his dog, King Tut. Inscribed and signed: "To R. J. Phillips With kind Regards of Herbert Hoover" below the picture.

GLC00162.16

1938

Swamy, fl. 1938

Sketch signed

Title: [Signed pencil portrait of Franklin D. Roosevelt]

Signed by Franklin Delano Roosevelt and the artist "Swamy," dated 1938.

GLC00162.18

circa 1950

Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972

Photograph signed

Title: [Photograph of Harry Truman]

One photograph of Harry S. Truman dated circa 1950. Depicts Truman at his desk reading the Bible, facing toward his right. Signed and inscribed "Kindest regards to Nathan Josselson. Harry Truman" on the mat below the picture. Outermost mat has a gold border around the picture opening.

GLC00162.20

circa 1945

Unknown

Photograph signed

Title: [Photograph of Dwight D. (Dwight David) Eisenhower]

One Photograph of Dwight D. (Dwight David) Eisenhower dated circa 1945. Signed by Dwight D. Eisenhower in green ink to Captain C.G. Dilingsworth, "In memory of a pleasant trip on his great and happy ship." Portrait of Eisenhower as a five star general. Undated but probably before assuming the Presidency and possibly before becoming President of Columbia University.

GLC00162.23

July 19, 1968

Nixon, Richard M., 1913-1994

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Lewis L. Strauss

Richard M. Nixon thanks Admiral Strauss for his influence in gaining the endorsement of President Eisenhower in the 1968 presidential election, referred to as "the historic decision announced by the General last night." Written on Nixon's personal stationery.

GLC00162.26

February 25, 1972

Nixon, Pat, 1912-1993

Autograph note signed

Title: to Lewis L. Strauss and Alice H. Strauss

Pat Nixon sends a postcard picturing the Monument to the People's Heroes with greetings from Peking, China. Written during the Richard Nixon-Zhou Enlai talks on the first ever presidential visit to China. Also signed "RN" by Richard Nixon.

GLC00162.27

1971

Unknown

Photograph signed

Title: [Signed photograph of Richard Nixon]

One signed photograph of Richard Nixon date 1971. Shows Nixon sitting at a table, glasses in hand, and an out of focus photo of David and Nancy Eisenhower over his right shoulder.

GLC00162.28