February 21, 1974

Sanders, Norton L., fl. 1973-1974

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead

One letter from Norton L. Sanders to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead dated February 21, 1974. Sanders states that the Congressman's subpoena vote obstructed justice. Mentions that he was a registered Republican and voted for Nixon multiple times and for multiple offices, but he still is against Nixon's actions and says the president is a danger to the country.

GLC09613.02.3447.05

19 March 1974

Moorhead, Carlos J., 1922-2011

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Herbert L. Herscher

One letter from Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead to Herbert L. Herscher dated March 19, 1974. Item is a response to a constituent’s letter that included an article from the Pasadena Star News that listed the ratings of each member of Congress. States that his ratings would be low when viewed by left-wing Democrats.

GLC09613.02.3448.01

13 March 1974

Herscher, Herbert L., fl. 1974

Newspaper clipping

Title: to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead

One newspaper clipping from Herbert L. Herscher to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead dated March 13, 1974. The article highlights a Democratic challenger running for the 22nd Congressional district Richard R. Hallin. Hallin is quoted referring to Moorhead as a "Republican to 'an ostrich with his head in the sand."

GLC09613.02.3448.02

February 28, 1862

Greene, Evvert, fl. 1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Dr. Rose

Discusses troop movements, Lincoln controlling trains, and expectations for a difficult war. Says that he does not know what plans are, but that Union forces are advancing, and seem to be concentrating for an upcoming attack. Feels "the time has now come to strike between now and the first of may you can expect to hear of fighting on a large scale." Notes "The president has taken possession of the Railroads that run from Washington and know Passengers are allowed to travel on them for several days." Expects "harder fighting than the most of the people think and probably it will take…

GLC03616

February 28, 1863

Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865

Document signed

Title: Presidential authority to the Secretary of State to affix the seal to pardon John Mardes].

GLC03648

February 9, 1820

Monroe, James, 1758-1831

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George Hay

President Monroe writes to Hay, his son-in-law. Monroe discusses a recent political plan (possibly the Missouri Compromise), stating "My own opinion always has been that the union cannot be shaken, tho I greatly lament that a question like the present, in which its extremities are so differently circumstanc'd, and the one so badly inform'd of the condition of the other; a question too so well calculated to enlist the feelings of the one against the other, should have been found practicable in our system." In a note following the signature, Monroe notes "my communications are in profound…

GLC03656

February 19, 1808

Madison, James, 1751-1836

Letter signed

Title: to William Pinkney

Indicates that he is sending a series of gazettes reporting on congressional proceedings, which "will give you a view of our internal affairs." Explains the route by which Mr. Nourse will deliver them to London so that Pinkney can arrange other correspondence to Paris and his own government. Discusses a previous letter concerning the Embargo Act of 1807 and a British decree made on 11 November 1807. Also comments on communications from David Erskine, the British Minister Plenipotentiary, concerning Napoleon's Berlin Decree, the British retaliation, and their effects on neutral maritime…

GLC03419

February 18, 1864

Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865

Document

Title: Proclamation of pardon.

Printing of the 8 December 1863 general pardon of Abraham Lincoln, with William H. Seward's coutersign, and the general orders no 64 of Attorney General Edward Townsend dated february 18 1864 dealing with refugees and rebel deserters.

GLC03591

February 18, 1862

Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William A. Newell

Discusses New Jersey Governor Newell's advocacy of Colonel James T. Hatfield, who was being considered for appointment to brigadier general. Comments that Newell's support for Hatfield is unquestioned, remarking that Newell would only support the promotion of another officer, Colonel Joseph W. Allen, with the condition that it would not interfere with Hatfield's promotion. Basler, Roy P. The Collected Works Of Abraham Lincoln, (New Brunswick, NJ: Rutgers University Press, 1953), Vol. V 1861 - 1862, p. 136

GLC05616

February 18, 1791

Knox, William, 1756-1795

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Sends, along with his letter, papers addressed to Thomas Jefferson "requesting me to procure your interest for their favorable reception and attention." Hopes "after a mutual sending out of Ministers, such Commercial regulations will take place as to prevent similar inconveniences, and also other obstacles to a free and liberal intercourse between the two Countries." Expects that Knox will exert his influence on Thomas Jefferson should this matter come up in Congress.

GLC02437.04859

January 8, 1784

Lafayette, Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier, marquis de, 1757-1834

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Lafayette references receiving a letter from Knox. He writes of their warm friendship, and says "from the beginning of our Great Revolution which Has been the Beginning of our Acquaintance, We Have Been Activated By the Same principles, supported with the same ideas, Attached to the same friends, and We Have warmly loved and Confidentially Entrusted each other." Reports that Knox's brother William is in London and expresses his fondness for him. Says "By our last Account from America, We Hear that New York is Evacuated, and our peace Establishment finally settled. I Hope also to Hear it is…

GLC02437.02928

February 8, 1840

Forsyth, John, 1780-1841

Letter signed

Title: to William S. Holabird

Writes regarding arrangements made by the Spanish Government for Antonio, the slave cabin-boy on board the Amistad, to testify at an upcoming trial in New Haven, Connecticut. Discusses the Minister's obtainment of Jose Ruiz's and Pedro Montes's proprietary title in the other Africans aboard the ship (the titles are to be procured from Cuba). Reports that he informed the Spanish Minister of Holabird's suggestion regarding obtainment of the Spanish laws and edicts prohibiting the importation of African slaves in Cuba. Relates that a Spanish Consul in Boston, Antonio G. Vega, and the Spanish…

GLC05636.20

1968-1972

Various

Header Record

Title: Richard Nixon campaign buttons [Decimalized .01-.10]

Collection of ten campaign buttons related to Richard Nixon's presidential campaigns. Buttons portray a language of necessity for Richard Nixon to be elected. Pins are likely dated from both the 1968 and 1972 elections.

GLC09803

1960-1963

Various

Header Record

Title: [Photographs related to President John F. Kennedy][Decimalized .01-15]

Collection of portraits of President John F. Kennedy dated circa 1960-1963. Consists of 15 photographs that pertains to his time as senator, presidential debates, sitting in the Oval Office, and time with family.

GLC09805

February 1902

Various

Magazine

Title: The Atlantic Monthly [February 1902]

One issue of The Atlantic Monthly dated February 1902. Contains essays on Walt Whitman by John Townsend Trowbridge and on Stephen A. Douglas by William Garrott Brown.

GLC09888.02

December 1902

Various

Magazine

Title: The Atlantic Monthly [December 1902]

One issue of The Atlantic Monthly dated December 1902. Features essays entitled "The Ideals of America" by Woodrow Wilson, and "The Trade Union and the Superior Workman," by Ambrose P. Winston.

GLC09888.12

6 November 1973

Letwin, Alita Z., fl. 1973

Typed letter signed

Title: to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead

One letter from Alita Z. Letwin to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead dated November 6, 1973. Letwin supports the impeachment of President Nixon.

GLC09613.02.1463

10 November 1973

Hendrickson, Marjorie, fl. 1973

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead

One letter from Marjorie Hendrickson to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead dated November 10, 1973. Hendrickson supports the impeachment of President Nixon and writes, "Last summer I wondered whether he [Nixon] was guilty or incompetent. Now I know he's both!" (same author as GLC09613.02.1403)

GLC09613.02.1464

13 November 1973

Hei, D.A., fl. 1973

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead

One letter from Mrs. D. A. Hei to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead dated November 13, 1973 Hei supports the impeachment of President Nixon.

GLC09613.02.1465

13 November 1973

Ferrall, Michael, fl. 1973

Typed letter signed

Title: to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead

One letter from Michael Ferrall to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead dated November 13, 1973. Ferrall supports the impeachment of President Nixon and writes, "George Washington, we are told, could not tell a lie. Richard Nixon, it seems, cannot tell the truth."

GLC09613.02.1466

13 November 1973

Pedenen, Karen, fl. 1973

Postcard

Title: to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead

One postcard from Karen Pedenen to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead dated November 13, 1973. Pedenen supports the impeachment of President Nixon.

GLC09613.02.1468

13 November 1973

Monzon, G.E., fl. 1973

Postcard

Title: to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead

One postcard from G. E. Monzon to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead dated November 13, 1973. Monzon supports the impeachment of President Nixon.

GLC09613.02.1469

9 November 1973

Richlin, Steven, fl. 1973

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead

One letter from Steven Richlin to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead dated November 9, 1973. Richlin supports the impeachment of President Nixon.

GLC09613.02.1470

13 November 1973

Pope, Rulan S., fl. 1973

Typed letter signed

Title: to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead

One letter from Rulan S. Pope to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead dated November 13, 1973. Pope supports the impeachment of President Nixon.

GLC09613.02.1471

11 November 1973

Goldman, May, fl. 1973

Typed letter signed

Title: to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead

One letter from May Goldman to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead dated November 11, 1973. Goldman supports the impeachment of President Nixon.

GLC09613.02.1472