1829/04/03

Jackson, Andrew, 1767-1845

Document signed

Title: Patent issued to Ephraim Gilbert for the construction of gun locks

Countersigned by Martin Van Buren. On parchment, with red ribbon.

GLC07585

1868/11/09

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

Autograph letter signed

Title: to W.C. Davis re: specie payments and gold

"I quite agree with you that we cannot both sell our gold and resume at the same time..."

GLC07575

1781/03/26

Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826

Document signed

Title: to Eldest Magistrate of Berkeley Co. re: supplies needed by Continental Army

Printed circular letter addressed to the Eldest Magistrate in Berkeley County. "I am therefore to desire that you will be pleased to order the wag[g]on, team, driver, and appendages expected from your county...".

GLC07577

1794/11/15

Madison, James, 1751-1836

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John Lee re: foreign affairs

"It appears... that G.B. is beginning to relax in her injurious policy towards this country and that some favorable issue may be expected to the mission of Mr. Jay."

GLC07578

1861/03/02

Newspaper

Title: Frank Leslie's illustrated newspaper. [Vol. 11, no. 275 (March 2, 1861)] [uncut]

Abraham Lincoln

GLC07597

1776/07/21

Washington, George, 1732-1799

Letter signed

Title: to unknown captain re: orders to reinforce Hudson Highlands against attack

GLC07482

1841/01/26

Fillmore, Millard, 1800-1874

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Solomon G. Haven re: blasting Loco Focos, inauguration of W.H. Harrison

GLC07499

1812/09/18

Adams, John, 1735-1826

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Benjamin Rush re: Jefferson and Madison's Presidential terms, War of 1812

"Those who brought us into this confusion are the best qualified to bring us out of it" (War of 1812).

GLC07492

1814/01/14

Jackson, Andrew, 1767-1845

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Hayes re: insubordination during Creek Indian wars

GLC07504.01

1841/11/06

Jackson, Andrew, 1767-1845

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Amos Kendall re: giving his deposition

"I lost no time, as far as my strength would permit to answer the interrogatories, and Judge Brown... was good enough to come up today & take my deposition."

GLC07504.02

February 9, 1800

Lear, Tobias, 1762-1816

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Writing for Martha Washington, to express her thanks for Knox's letter of condolence upon George Washington's death.

GLC02437.07366

1949/06/20

Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972

Typed letter signed

Title: to John H. Hilldring.

Thanks Hilldring for his letter from Rome and expresses his desire for a conversation with him when he returns from Europe.

GLC06196.008

[n.d.]

Busteed, Richard, 1822-1898

Letter signed

Title: To: General Ulysses S. Grant

Endorsing Mr. Ryan for his skill as a stenographer.

GLC04360.042

1883/05/05

Document

Title: Menu from the "Saturday Night Club."

Menu from the "Saturday Night Club." Engraving on front features a caricature of an older man in a sailors uniform straddling two steam ships. Autographed on verso by Ulysses S. Grant, Roscoe Conklin, J. N. Camden, and Edgar M. Cullen.

GLC04360.043

1917/01/17

Document

Title: "Grant-Dent Memorial Association. Articles of Association."

"Grant-Dent Memorial Association. Articles of Association."

GLC04360.045

1924/05/08

Pamphlet

Title: A Debt St. Louis Owes.

"A Debt St. Louis Owes." A pamphlet promoting the preservation of the "Old Grant home" by the Grant-Dent Memorial Association.

GLC04360.046

1899/04/27

Object

Title: Medal commemorating the unveiling of a Grant statue

Small nickel [?] plated medal commemorating the unveiling of a Grant statue in Philadelphia.

GLC04360.048

1868/07/24

Rosecrans, William S. (William Starke), 1819-1898

Letter

Title: To :Governor Horatio Seymour

The letter details the "problems" of the country under Republican rule including: the impossibility of "Wholesome government in the South under the rule of Negro voters"; and an "undue exaggeration of States Rights" which will destroy national unity and the Republic. He asks that Seymour refuse the Democratic nomination for President. "I beg you to do an act of rare magnanimity only to be expected from a statesman and a patriot. I beg you to decline your nomination and to throw your influence in favor of the candidate for whom we can create a fervor of enthusiasm . . . . ." He adds: "…

GLC04360.049

1872/07/31

Chandler, William Eaton, 1835-1917

Letter

Title: To: George Belknap

[Written on Republican National Committee Stationery, listing Chandler as secretary.] Discusses the Presidential election of 1872. Mentions Garfield and Blaine and the necessity of winning North Carolina. Discusses the need to convince General Hancock to speak publicly against Horace Greeley and for President Grant.

GLC04360.050

1896/06/16

Ephemera

Title: Republican National Convention Cloth Ribbon

"Republican National Convention St. Louis, Mo. June 16th 1896." With seal of "Young Men's Republican Club, Baltimore, Maryland." Printed Cloth Ribbon. [from Grant family archives]

GLC04360.055

1879/12/16

Ephemera

Title: Citizen's Cavalcade cloth ribbon

"Citizen's Cavalcade December 16th. 1879." White cloth ribbon featuring portrait of Grant. Mounting inscribed: "Genl. U.S. Grant."

GLC04360.056

1885/08/08

Ephemera

Title: "Survivors Association 20th, P.V.C." Black cloth ribbon.

"Survivors Association 20th, P.V.C." Black cloth ribbon. Mounting inscribed: "Worn at the Funeral of Genl. U.S. Grant New York City Aug. 8, 1885."

GLC04360.065

1885/08/08

Ephemera

Title: "Pennsylvania Reserves." Black cloth ribbon

"Pennsylvania Reserves." Black cloth ribbon with silver lettering. Mounting inscribed: "Funeral of Genl. U.S. Grant New York City Aug. 8, 1885."

GLC04360.066

1885/08/08

Ephemera

Title: "28th & 147th Regiments & Knap's Battery Penna. Vols." Black cloth ribbon

"28th & 147th Regiments & Knap's Battery Penna. Vols." Black cloth ribbon with silver lettering. Mounting inscribed: "Funeral of Genl. U.S. Grant New York City Aug. 8, 1885."

GLC04360.067

1885/08/08

Ephemera

Title: "In Memoriam U.S. Grant." Black cloth ribbon

"In Memoriam U.S. Grant." Black cloth ribbon with silver lettering. Mounting inscribed: "Aug. 8, 1885 Worn at the Funeral of Genl. U.S. Grant New York City."

GLC04360.068