1861 ca.

Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865

Photograph

Title: Lincoln in a reflective mood, vignette, O-60 variation

A variation of O-60. Graphite inscription on verso "Mrs. S.L. Taggart. Dubuque, Iowa," "O-60 variant." Photographers imprint on verso: "Published by E. Anthony 501 Broadway New York, from Photographic negative in Brady's National Portrait Gallery."

GLC05111.02.0009

1861 ca.

Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865

Photograph

Title: Lincoln in a reflective mood, O-60

O-60. Graphite inscription on verso "O-60A." Photographers imprint on verso:"Published by E. Anthony 501 Broadway New York, from Photographic negative from Brady's National Portrait Gallery."

GLC05111.02.0010

1863/04/17

Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865

Photograph

Title: Full length standing view of Lincoln, O-69

O-69. Lincoln's right hand rests on a pedestal as he looks to the left. Graphite inscription on verso "O-69." Ink inscription on verso "Lincoln, Abraham." Photographers imprint on verso: "Published by E. Anthony 501 Broadway New York, from Photographic negative from Brady's National Portrait Gallery."

GLC05111.02.0011

1863/08/09

Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865

Photograph

Title: Lincoln with newspaper, O-71

O-71. Lincoln seated in a chair holding a newspaper in his left hand and his spectacles in his right hand. Graphite inscription on verso "O-71," and "Father Abraham."

GLC05111.02.0012

1863/08/09

Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865

Photograph

Title: Lincoln with newspaper, O-72

O-72. Lincoln holds a newspaper in his left hand and his spectacles in his right hand. This is a variation of O-71 in which Lincoln's right hand is lower. Graphite inscription on verso "17," "O-72D," "54,"and "Meserve-Sandburg Aug. 9 1865." Photographers imprint on verso: "Gardner Corner 7th & D Streets Washington D.C."

GLC05111.02.0013

1864/01/08

Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865

Photograph

Title: Vignette bust view of Lincoln, O-83 variant

O-83 variant. Inscription on recto "Brady New York." Graphite inscription on verso "Father Abe" and "0-83 variant." Photographers imprint on verso: "Brady's National Portrait Galleries Broadway & Tenth Street New York & No. 352 Pennsylvania Av. Washington D.C."

GLC05111.02.0014

1864/01/08

Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865

Photograph

Title: Lincoln seated in chair, O-83

O-83. Graphite inscription on verso "To Miss Sugg with Mrs. Douglas' Compliments," "O-83." Photographers imprint on verso: "Brady's National Portrait Galleries No. 352 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington D.C. and Broadway & Tenth St., N.Y."

GLC05111.02.0015

1864/01/08

Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865

Photograph

Title: Lincoln seated in chair, O-84

O-84. Graphite inscription on verso "132," and "O-84." Photographers imprint on verso: "Published by E. & H.T. Anthony 501 Broadway New York, from Photographic negative in Brady's National Portrait Gallery."

GLC05111.02.0016

1864/01/08

Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865

Photograph

Title: Vignette bust portrait of Lincoln, O-85

O-85. Imprint on recto "Entered according to Act of Congress by M.B. Brady & Co. in the year 1865 in the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the District of Columbia." Graphite inscription on verso "O-85A." Photographers imprint on verso: "M.B.Brady & Co National Photographic Portrait Galleries No 352 Pennsylvania Av. Washington D.C. & New York." Cancelled Blue two cent tax stamp on verso.

GLC05111.02.0017

[1850]

Buchanan, James, 1791-1868

Autograph note signed

Title: to Henry A. Wise re: platform

"Pray strengthen my arms in the South for the support of the Union & the Constitution & do not arrest us whilst we are dealing blows upon your enemies & our enemies by stopping as to inquire the construction which we may place on this or that resolution of the platform which, so far as slavery question is concerned, appears to be quite clear & satisfactory." Written on the back of a letter fragment. Inlcudes engraving of Buchanan.

GLC07620

1792/07/23

Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804

Letter signed

Title: Circular letter re: mail carried by public and private ships

"Yet the Master of every vessel arriving from one port to another, where a Post Office is established, ought, before he "breaks bulk," to deliver the letters, which are directed to be delivered there, in conformity to the 12th section; and so doing, would be entitled to the compensation prescribed by the 13th section." Written at the Treasury Department

GLC07621

1870 ca.

Jarvis, J.F., fl. 1892

Photograph

Title: [Carte de visite of the inner room of the Senate]

Imprint on verso.

GLC07555

1801/12/10

Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826

Autograph manuscript

Title: to Mr. Cheetham re: negotiations over 12th amendment

"No serious evil can result from the designs of the little faction which has existed for a short time previous to the presidential election [of 1800], & which is governed by no principle but is solely devoted to the aggrandisement of an individual." (Aaron Burr)

GLC07557

1788/07/02

Schuyler, Philip John, 1733-1804

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Stephen Van Rensselaer

Indicates that he has heard news of Virginia's ratification of the Constitution and offers his congratulations. He had been worried about the consequences for the country had Virginia not ratified. Believes the adoption in Virginia will have a positive effect on the New York State ratifying convention and compel other states to do the same. Notes that Colonel Alexander Hamilton is well. Contains some corrections in pencil.

GLC07537

1791/08/02

Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826

Autograph letter signed

Title: to [Philip Mazzei] re: Monticello and family; debts

A lengthy discussion of debts, currency, interest bearing certificates and the assumption of state debts by the Federal Government. Mentions Mr. Blair, Edmund Randloph, Mr. Foster, George Nicholls. Jefferson offers to forgive the debt of Mr. Berrons in exchange for books equal to the amount of the debt. Closes the letter with mention of family and announces that he is a grandfather.

GLC07540

1813/04

Broadside

Title: A Day of reckoning at hand [anti-War of 1812 election broadside]

New York State Anti-War of 1812 propaganda regarding election of officials against war.

GLC07551

1801/08/04

Manuscript

Title: Journal re: conferences with Indian Nations south of the Ohio

Full title: "Journal of the commisioners of the United States appointed to hold conferences with several of the Indian nations of south Ohio." True copy certified by Alex Macomb

GLC07562.01

1820 ca.

Jackson, Andrew, 1767-1845

Manuscript document signed

Title: Journal of Choctaw Treaty of Doak's Stand with Jackson's accounts of treaty

Signed twice.

GLC07562.02

1850/04

Taylor, Zachary, 1784-1850

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Richard Taylor re: slavery debate preceding compromise of 1850

"Congress as yet has done but little, but discuss the unfortunate slavery question which is not yet adjusted and it is quite uncertain when it will be...."

GLC07643

1835/02/06

Travis, William B., fl. 1835

Autograph letter signed

Title: to David G. Burnet re: politics in Texas

"Austin has been admitted to Bail. Letters from him & Almonte say he will leave Mexico, intirely liberated, in a short time. The new election for governor, Lt. governor, and members of Congress, will take place here next Monday." Also mentions selling a slave: "I have sold my woman Matilda (the best one) for $700 in Brazoria."

GLC07639

1818/08/18

Jackson, Andrew, 1767-1845

Letter signed

Title: to Henry Sherburne re: Treaty with the Chickasaw Nation

"Funds have been transmitted you to carry into effect the treaty with the Chickasaw Nation of the 30th of December 1815, and also for the payment of the annuity due them under that treaty for 1817...." Sherburne, a Rhode Island native, was appointed Chicasaw agent in December 1817.

GLC07644

1770/05/02

Botetourt, Norborne B., fl. 1770

Document signed

Title: re: authorizing justices in Charlotte Co. to execute slaves for capital offenses

Authorizes justices in Charlotte County to execute slaves who commit capital offenses. With collateral newspaper article.

GLC07645

1829/12/08

Jackson, Andrew, 1767-1845

Document signed

Title: Patent to Oliver Teal for excavating earth underwater (c/s Van Buren)

"New and useful...machine for excavating earth under water, called Teal's invented metallic scraper." Countersigned by Martin Van Buren as Attorney General. With green ribbon and seal.

GLC07506

[1861/03/16]

Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865

Autograph manuscript

Title: Reading manuscript of a presidential speech re: relations with Nicaragua

A manuscript written in large letters, welcoming Luis Molina, Minister of Nicaragua. Basler, Roy P. The Collected Works Of Abraham Lincoln. (New Brunswick, NJ: Rutgers University Press, 1953), Vol. IV 1860 - 1861, p. 286

GLC07519.01

1919/05/20

Lincoln, Robert T., 1843-1926

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Isaac Markens re: enclosing a piece of Lincoln manuscript

"I am enclosing to you a piece of Lincoln mss which is not exciting but is characteristic. It was no doubt held in President Lincoln's hand when making the address to Mr. Molina..."

GLC07519.02