27 October 1777

Washington, George, 1732-1799

Autograph letter signed

Title: Letter by George Washington and prisoner list [Decimalized .01-.02]

A letter by George Washington regarding his campaign, and a list of prisoners from General Burgoyne's surrender.

GLC07115

11 September 1789

Washington, George, 1732-1799

Letter signed

Title: to Thomas Mifflin

Presidential circular letter in which Washington transmits to Mifflin "the duplicates of the two Acts - one to establish the Treasury Department - and one for registering and clearing Vessels, regulating the coasting trade, and for other purposes."

GLC07116

30 September 1821

Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826

Letter signed

Title: to James Breckinridge

Discusses the plans for construction and related finances at the University of Virginia. Proctor of the University Arthur Brockenbrough was involved in assessing the costs so that they could plan for the construction of a library.

GLC07106

20 August 1815

Madison, James, 1751-1836

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Richard Rush

Written by Madison as President to Rush as Attorney General. Asks advice on various problems the government needs to handle. Wants to know if it is proper to give naval protection against the "Carthaginian Corsairs" -- probably the Barbary powers. Madison thinks it is proper, but wants to make sure. Louisiana Governor William Charles Cole Claiborne wants to know if it is proper to use naval and military forces against Spanish provinces. Asks Rush for precedents and suggests talking to Secretary of State Monroe about his letter to the Spanish diplomat Louis de Onís. Also asks for suggestions…

GLC07110

27 August 1860

Tyler, John, 1790-1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Tyler

Tyler, former President of the United States, elaborates on the 1860 Presidential election to his son Robert. States that he discussed the election with Colonel William T. Withers of Mississippi. Expresses approval at the fusion of Stephen Douglas' and John Bells' supporters in New York, and declares "that in my view the defeat of Lincoln was the great matter at issue, and that all others were subordinate." Encloses a letter (not included) from General Foote, a Douglas supporter. Expresses his support of Presidential candidate John Cabell Breckinridge and Breckinridge's running mate Joseph…

GLC07112

5 March 1863

Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865

Document signed

Title: [Authority to affix seal to additional article to slave trade treaty with Britain]

Partially printed document. Lincoln signs an official State Department warrant ordering the Secretary of State to affix the Great Seal of the United States to "my ratification of the Additional Article to the slave trade treaty between the United States and Great Britain, of the 7th April 1862." Written in a secretarial hand.

GLC07083

March 1861, 1920

Fay, Herbert Wells, fl. 1920

Photograph

Title: Cabinet card issued by Herbert Wells Fay, circa 1920 with legend on verso

Retouced variant of Ostendorf O-41 with features strengthened. Based off of a wet plate negative negative taken by McNulta, March 1861, just prior to Lincoln's departure for Washington, D.C.

GLC07090

18 May 1862

Stanton, Edwin M. (Edwin McMasters), 1814-1869

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Rev. Herman Dyer

Secretary of War Stanton writes to his friend Reverend Dyer about Union strategy in Peninsula Campaign, responding to criticism in the press. He expresses condemnation of General McClellan. Stanton insists that Lincoln agrees with him concerning the defense of Washington. He also expresses his thoughts about his position: "I knew that everything I cherish and hold dear would be sacrificed by accepting this office. But I thought I might help to save the country and for that I am willing to perish." Written on four folios.

GLC07102

February 2, 1793

Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Charles W. Dumas

Sends Dumas plans for the construction of Washington, D.C. "with a desire that they may be exhibited" in Europe. Accompanied by a 1792 Andrew Ellicott Map from "Columbian Magazine" (GLC 7104.02).

GLC07104.01

13 September 1864

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

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Abraham Lincoln

Grant, Commander-in-Chief of the United States Army responds to President Lincoln's letter of 12 September (refer to GLC07084.01). Writes "It has been my intention for a week...to see Sheridan and arrange what was necessary to enable him to start Early out of the valley."

GLC07084.02

16 March 1865

Parker, Ely S., 1828-1895

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John

Gives an update on news near the end of the war to an unknown friend named John. Reports that Charleston, Georgetown, Fort Fisher, Wilmington and Confederate General Benjamin Butler have all fallen. Also writes about Union General Philip A. Sheridan's march through the Shenandoah Valley where he captured Charlottesville and Stauton. Remarks on the campaigns of Union Generals George H. Thomas and Edward R. Canby, "Of Thomas I regret to say that he is a slow coach...His tardiness has rather a tendency to disjoint our nose. Canby has also been very slow in commencing the Execution of his…

GLC07085

circa 23 September 1858

German, Christopher S., fl. 1858

Photograph

Title: [Cased daguerreotype of Abraham Lincoln]

Quarter-plate daguerreotype by Christopher S. German, probably taken from an albumen on or about 23 September 1858. Original leather case with 2 hooks intact. Three-quarter view of Lincoln, beardless and seated, at the time of the Lincoln-Douglas debates. The image, made after an albumen, is reversed. Measurements are for the case. The image is 11 x 8.2 cm.

GLC07088.01

10 March 1862

Cameron, Simon, 1799-1889

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Edwin M. Stanton

Discussing Mary Todd Lincoln's influence in military matters. Says that others have "asserted that Mrs Lincoln was one of the parties whose influence had operated on me." Also praises some of Stanton's early changes in dispositions of troops. Marked "Private."

GLC07091

1954

Header Record

Title: Collection of three items related to Dwight D. Eisenhower [Decimalized .01-.03]

GLC07094

circa 1858

Rider, fl. 1858

Photograph

Title: [Cabinet card of Abraham Lincoln]

Printed from the original lost ambrotype taken by T.P. Pearson (Ostendorf No. O-8) at Macomb, Illinois, 26 August 1858 at the time of the Lincoln Douglas debates. Printed circa 1890. Shows Lincoln beardless. Printed with "Rider, 339 W. Madison Street, Chicago, Ill."

GLC07094.03

21 November 1840

Baldwin, Roger Sherman, 1793-1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Theodore Sedgwick

Discusses a two hundred page report (possibly of the Amistad case). Mentions Lewis Tappan, an abolitionist who supported the Amistad Africans' freedom. Discusses the authenticity of treaties admitted as evidence in the Amistad case at District Court. Refers to the Amistad Africans, whose recent importation to Cuba, reflected the violation of international and Spanish law. States that John Quincy Adams, who assisted with the Africans' defense, "Thinks the govt, when they see the record, may abandon their appeal without a hearing; as he is very confident they cannot hope to be successful.…

GLC07099

14 November 1793

Adams, John, 1735-1826

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Benjamin Lincoln

Adams as vice president to Lincoln after his unsuccessful mission to make peace with the Northwest Indians. Says he read with interest Lincoln's report on why peace was not achieved. Says the report fits with the facts he learned while in Europe and that he has not "the least difficulty in believing that you have develloped the true Causes of the Continuance of the Indian War." Praises America's policy of neutrality toward the European powers and says "while they are exhausted I hope we are safe." Says he is jealous of the English-Spanish alliance and would like to be able to work with France…

GLC07101

1861

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

Header Record

Title: to Eben R. Ayers; archive of 4 letters. re: activities early in civil war [Decimalized .01- .04]

1. 6 July 1861, 2. 25 November 1861, 3. 22 Sept 1861 and 4. 31 Oct 1861.

GLC07187

8 September 1789

Washington, George, 1732-1799

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Edmund Randolph

Signed with initials ("G.W.") President Washington states that a painful disorder prevented him from replying sooner to a letter from Randolph. Discusses the lottery of the deceased Colonel Byrd, stating that one of the associates of this lottery, Thomson [Mason?], was authorized to manage the distribution of the lottery prizes. Reports that Edmund's uncle, Peyton Randolph, was also one of the Lottery's associates. Referring to a governmental post sought by a Mr. Powell, states that "under my best information and a full view of all circumstances I shall endeavor to the best of my…

GLC07161

17 July 1816

Madison, James, 1751-1836

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Baron Jean Guillaume Hyde de Neuville

Madison as President to Hyde de Neuville as French Ambassador to the United States. References Hyde de Neuville's letter of 12 July 1816. Madison is pleased with the positive sentiments of France relayed by Hyde de Neuville. Says he is glad King Louis XVIII "cherishes friendly dispositions and liberal views towards" us. Returns positive wishes for the future of France and hopes "the French people may enjoy all the just advantages external and internal, of a regular & free Constitution." Docket is in French.

GLC07159

1861-1877

Neafie, Theodore F., fl. 1861-1877

Header Record

Title: Letters 1st Cal. Regt. re: camp life; southerners; McClellan; slavery [decimalized]

Collection of 60 ALS by Foot Soldier, in first Ca. Regiment. "It is turned into a war to put money in political pockets and to free the niggers;" Lincoln: "His mind is not able to comprehend the simple game of checkers let alone the war like game of chess." Charleston; Maryland, Winchester; Richmond, Deserter Executed; with 8 collateral letters and gold nuggets (0.2 ounces) accompanying #7.

GLC07164

1809

Header Record

Title: Collateral letters (3) and other materials (7) [Decimalized .01- .03]

GLC07173.06

1864

Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865

Broadside

Title: National Union Ticket. ... Lincoln and Johnson. "The Union Forever" [election]

Large broadside printed in red and blue inks, with large flag in center and mottons on the side: "The Union forever, Hurrah boys, Hurrah! Down with Traitors, up with the Stars" (left) and "And we'll rally 'round the Flag, boys, rally once again, / Shouting the battle-cry of freedom" (right). A pointing hand notes "Be careful and examine your tickets." Printed by King and Baird.

GLC07178

19 July 1804

Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826

Document signed

Title: [Pardon of James Snow for perjury].

Countersigned by Secretary of State James Madison. Snow was convicted of perjury in Alexandria, Virginia in 1803. Jefferson pardoned Snow for "divers causes and considerations."

GLC07146

31 December 1808

Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826

Letter signed

Title: to William Henry Harrison

Asks Harrison, then governor of the Indiana Territory, to help pass laws prohibiting the sale of alcohol to Indians, in hopes that it will remove a "great obstacle to their acquiring industrious habits." Also notes that the general government policy towards the Indians was "to endeavor to render them friends, and, in time, perhaps, useful members of the nation."

GLC07156