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1885/04/07

Endicott, William, fl. 1885-1886

Autograph letter signed

Title: to J.Q.A. Ward

"War Department" stationary. Secretary of War Endicott notifies Ward that enclosed within is his personal copy of the "articles of agreement entered into between the commission constituted by the Act of Congress" and himself to design the pedestal for the Garfield memorial statue. Articles of agreement itemized separately [GLC06343.241]

GLC06343.240

1885/04/07

Typed document signed

Title: To: J.Q.A. Ward

Re: "Articles of Agreement" [rough draft] or work contract for the Garfield memorial pedestal. Summarizes Ward's duties and his work schedule. Signed by Endicott, along with Senator John Sherman, General James Barnett, and Ward [accompanied by green seals]. Enclosed with letter from Endicott, from same date.

GLC06343.241

1885/04/11

Endicott, William, fl. 1885-1886

Autograph letter signed

Title: to J.Q.A. Ward

"War Department" stationary. Secretary of War Endicott verifying "receipt of a copy of the contract for the pedestal of the Garfield Statue..." and the return of a model of the pedestal to Ward.

GLC06343.242

February 9, 1810

Campbell, George W., 1769-1848

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joseph B. Varnum [incomplete]

The letter is missing its opening section. All that remains are the closing paragraphs, Campbell's signature, and a postscript announcing his good health. Campbell conveys his opinions regarding politics, public sentiment at home, and concerns of a schism within Congress: "I have observed with much regret, extracts of letters from members of Congress, announcing a schism in the Cabinet ..."

GLC03845.09

1922/05/08

Harding, Warren G., 1865-1923

Typed letter signed

Title: to Martin B. Madden

Transmitting the report of the Director of the Budget for the fiscal year ending 30 June 1922, "prepared in response to...House Resolution 285," to an Illinois congressman. Discusses reductions in government costs and expenditures and concludes that his administrative practices will convey "the determination of those in authority to operate the government effectively at the least possible cost, to make the government's full contribution to a return to the normal ways of peace, and ultimately lifting the excessive burdens of taxation." Typed on White House stationery. The second page…

GLC04678

1791/03/15

Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826

Letter signed

Title: to Gov. of Georgia re: transmitting copies of various acts of Congress

Various acts of Congress: Whiskey tax, the capitol, treasury dept., salaries of the Executive Dept., post office, pensions for invalids, support of light-houses, reducing the public debt, granting lands to settlers in the Northwest territory, raising an additional regiment to protect the frontiers, the U.S. Mint, and provisions for temporary jails when necessary. Docketed.

GLC04675.01

1865 ca.

Ashley, James Mitchell, 1824-1896

Photograph

Title: Vignette bust portrait of Ohio Representative

Ink isgnature on recto "J.M. Ashley." Imprint on recto "Brady Washington." Graphite inscription on verso "**Book" "Rep-Ohio." Photographers imprint on verso: "Brady's National Photographic Portrait Galleries Broadway & Tenth Street, New York, & No 352 Pennsylvania Av. Washington D.C."

GLC05111.02.0136

1860 ca.

Douglas, Stephen Arnold, 1813-1861

Photograph

Title: Full standing view of the Senator from Ill.

Graphite inscription on verso "W.2678,7" "**Book" "Hn S A Douglas." Photographers imprint on verso: "Whitehurst, Gallery, 434 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, D.C."

GLC05111.02.0148

1861 ca.

Brady, Mathew B., 1823-1896

Photograph

Title: Martha Douglas, seated view of Senator's wife in mourning

Mrs. Douglas in dark dress wearing a large cross around her neck. Dating based on Senator Douglas's death. Graphite inscription on verso "Mrs Douglass" "Return to ORB" "5427/2-1/133/Setiy" "WYI 209" "W20" "443." Photographers imprint on verso: "Published by E. & H.T. Anthony, 501 Broadway, New York from Photographic Negative in Brady's National Portrait Gallery."

GLC05111.02.0149

1861 ca.

Brady, Mathew B., 1823-1896

Photograph

Title: Standing view of the Kansas free-soiler

MOMA # 94.608. Lead "Lane's Army of the North" on raids against Kansas slaveholders. Elected to the Senate in 1861 where he served until his suicide in 1866. Ink inscription on recto "Lane." Graphite inscription on verso "*MOMA 94.608" "Gen. Lane" "94.608." Photographers imprint on verso: "Published by E. Anthony 501 Broadway New York from Photographic Negative in Brady's National Portrait Gallery."

GLC05111.02.0153

1868 ca.

Photograph

Title: Managers of the House of Representatives Impeachment of Andrew Johnson

Group portrait of seven representatives who lead the impeachment trial. Imprint on recto "Managers of the House of Representatives of the Impeachment of Andrew Johnson. Entered, according to act of Congress, in the year 1868, by Brady & Co., in the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the District of Columbia." Graphite inscription on verso "**Book" "111." Photographers imprint on verso: "M.B. Brady & Co.'s National Photographic Portrait Gallery, No. 352 Pennsylvania Ave. Washington D.C."

GLC05111.02.0160

1818/11/17

Monroe, James, 1758-1831

Broadside

Title: President's Message. National Intelligencer Extra

Monroe's address to the second session of the fifteenth Congress. Printed in 5 columns. Brigham 1: 103.

GLC06759

1830/12/08

Jackson, Andrew, 1767-1845

Newspaper

Title: U.S. Telegraph Extra. Annual address to Congress

GLC06778

1789/09/09

The Constitution of the United States

Newspaper

Title: Essex Journal and New Hampshire packet. [No. 271 (September 9, 1789)]

Scarce newspaper printing of the seventeen amendments introduced by James Madison in the first Congress. Includes proceedings of Congress, introducing the amendments. The name "Mr. John Adams" has been inscribed in the left hand margin of the front page. Brigham 1: 375.

GLC06766

1778/05/09

Laurens, Henry, 1724-1792

Broadside

Title: An Address of the Congress to the Inhabitants of North America

An important statement of the Continental Congress (subscribed by Laurens, as President of Congress), concerning the origins of the Revolutionary War, the cruelty of the British, certainty of Independence, call to Arms, the resources of America; eventually "the full tide of wealth will flow in upon your shores." Printed at Boston by Powars & Willis.

GLC06779

1865/01/14

Nichols, W.A., fl. 1865-1866

Document

Title: G.O. no. 3 re: joint resolution of Congress thanking Sherman for his March

A joint resolution of Congress thanking Sherman and troops "for gallant conduct of their late brilliant move through Georgia," better known as his March to the Sea. Nichols was Secretary of War

GLC06695.02

1949/04/28

Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972

Typed letter signed

Title: to Edward Weinfeld re: public housing

Truman extends greetings for the 18th Annual meeting of the National Public Housing Conference. He mentions the possibility that Congress will pass legislation "establishing national public housing policy." Weinfeld was president of the National Public Housing Conference.

GLC06699

1795/08/09

Monroe, James, 1758-1831

Letter signed

Title: to Comite des Finances [in French]

Appealing to the Committee of Finances, he asks for justice on behalf of Jacques Le Ray. He relates what Le Ray's son, James, has told him about his father. The letter praises both father and son for their staunch defense of "the cause of liberty" and for aid to America in obtaining arms, and requests that Jacques' financial troubles be dealt with promptly.

GLC06683

1822/04/18

Madison, James, 1751-1836

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mr. Hill re: thanks for report of Committee of Commerce, reciprocity

Written in the third person, signed in the text at the beginning.

GLC06695.01

1862/03/19

Scott, Winfield, 1786-1866

Document

Title: New Jersey resolution honoring Scott, with Congressional pamphlet

Signed by Charles Olden, Governor, with Congressional pamphlet.

GLC06702

1792/05/21

Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826

Letter signed

Title: to Gov. of Virginia re: transmitting acts of Congress

Acts involve land grants, protection of frontiers, militias, debt relief, duties on spirits, national defense, altering Treasury and War Departments, copper coinage, governing territories, etc.

GLC06712