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"a man of his age"

One print of John F. Kennedy with the text "a man of his age" displayed below the portrait.

GLC08878.1382

"a man of his age"

One print published in memoriam of President John F. Kennedy dated December 8, 1963. Photographed by Fabian Bachrach.

GLC08878.1383

Engraving of Francis Russell, Duke of Bedford

One engraving of Francis Russell, Duke of Bedford dated 1836. Half portrait of Russell based on the painting by John Hoppner.

GLC08878.1516

[White House envelope]

One blank envelope from the White House.

GLC08878.1384

from Lyndon B. Johnson

One unaddressed letter sent from Lyndon B. Johnson following the death of President John F. Kennedy. Message printed is meant to reassure the unity of the American people.

GLC08878.1385

Engraving of John Russell, Duke of Bedford

One engraving of John Russell, Duke of Bedford dated 1836. Half portrait of Russell based on the painting by Joshua Reynolds.

GLC08878.1517

Engraving of William Russell, Duke of Bedford

One engraving of William Russell, Duke of Bedford dated 1836. Half portrait of Russell based on the painting by Anthony Van Dyke.

GLC08878.1518

Engraving of John Campbell, Duke of Argyle & Greenwich

One engraving of John Campbell, Duke of Argyle & Greenwich dated 1836. Half portrait of Campbell based on the painting by William Aikman.

GLC08878.1519

[Engraved notecard of Lyndon B. Johnson]

One blank notecard engraved with Lyndon B. Johnson's portrait engraved. "The Great Society" is printed below his portrait and seal of the president.

GLC08878.1386

to Nelson A. Rockefeller

One note addressed to Nelson D. Rockefeller from Lyndon B. Johnson. Printed on a sheet of paper promoting essays by Johnson.

GLC08878.1387

Engraving of Charles Mordaunt, Earl of Peterborough

One engraving of Charles Mordaunt, Earl of Peterborough dated 1836. Half portrait of Mordaunt based on the painting by Michael Dahl.

GLC08878.1520

to Gil Moody

One facsimile of a letter addressed to Gil Moody from Willie Day Taylor, Lyndon B. Johnson's private secretary. States that Johnson has signed three photographs for him.

GLC08878.1388

[Christmas card from the Nixon Family]

One greeting card signed by President Richard Nixon. Front image is of the Nixon family dated November 6, 1968.

GLC08878.1389

Engraving of Adam First Viscount Duncan

One engraving of Adam First Viscount Duncan dated 1836. Half portrait of Duncan based on the painting by John Hoppner.

GLC08878.1521

Engraving of Richard Boyle, Earl of Burlington

One engraving of Richard Boyle, Earl of Burlington dated 1836. Half portrait of Boyle based on the painting by George Knapton.

GLC08878.1522

[Photographer of the Carter family]

One photograph of the Carter family signed by Jimmy and Rosalyn Carter. Pictured are the President, the First Lady, their children and respective spouses.

GLC08878.1390

Engraving of John, Duke of Montagu

One engraving of John, Duke of Montagu dated 1836. Half portrait of Montagu based on the painting by Godfrey Kneller.

GLC08878.1523

The First Family

One photograph of the Carter family signed by Jimmy and Rosalyn Carter. Pictured are the President, the First Lady, the President's mother's Lillian Gordy Carter, their children and respective spouses.

GLC08878.1391

Engraving of Charles Seymour, Duke of Somerset

One engraving of Charles Seymour, Duke of Somerset dated 1836. Half portrait of Seymour based on the painting by Godfrey Kneller.

GLC08878.1524

Engraving of James Butler, Second Duke of Ormond

One engraving of James Butler, Second Duke of Ormond dated 1836. Half portrait of Butler based on the painting by Godfrey Kneller.

GLC08878.1525

Engraving of John Manners, Marquis of Granby

One engraving of John Manners, Marquis of Granby dated 1836. Half portrait of Manners based on the painting by Joshua Reynolds.

GLC08878.1526

[Ronald Reagan]

One postcard of Ronald Reagan.

GLC08878.1392

Engraving of Thomas Pelham, Duke of Newcastle

One engraving of Thomas Pelham, Duke of Newcastle dated 1836. Half portrait of Pelham based on the painting by William Hoare.

GLC08878.1527

The Presidents

One postcard of Ronald Reagan, Gerald Ford, Jimmy Carter and Richard M. Nixon taken at the White House by Bill Fitz-patrick.

GLC08878.1393

[Postcard of Ronald and Nancy Reagan]

One postcard of Ronald and Nancy Reagan.

GLC08878.1394

Engraving of Philip Yorke, Earl of Hardwicke

One engraving of Philip Yorke, Earl of Hardwicke dated 1836. Half portrait of Pelham based on the painting by Allan Ramsay.

GLC08878.1528

[Postcard of Ronald and Nancy Reagan]

One postcard of Ronald and Nancy Reagan posing in the Blue Room in the White House.

GLC08878.1395

[Portrait of Ronald Reagan]

One print of President Ronald Reagan speaking at a podium with the seal of the president and American flag in the background.

GLC08878.1396

[Collection of letters belonging to Daniel B. Landau, n.d., 1935-1959][Decimalized .001-.505]

Collection of 713 items dated 1935-1959 belonging to Daniel B. Landau and Dorothy K. Landau. Consists of letters, newspaper clippings, financial documents and greeting cards. Primary bulk of collection is of correspondence sent between Daniel B...

GLC09993

to Henry Knox Craig

He comments on Andrew Johnson's pending impeachment trial Says, "It seems to me that it is a predetermination to get rid of Mr. Johnson…and the prospect that the Reconstruction Acts may be declared unconstitutional in the decision on the McCardle...

GLC02382.038

to Benjamin Lincoln

Written by Major General Knox to Secretary of War Lincoln. Knox says he wrote Lincoln on 3 March. Says the officers were unhappy after hearing about the failure of General McDougall's mission. Says "That impatience is almost heightened into dispair...

GLC02437.02000

to Benjamin Lincoln

Later copy of GLC02437.02000. References the impatience of the officers on Congress's indecisiveness over half-pay. Mentions the Newburgh Address and the call for officers to meet. Washington asked for a postponement of that meeting until next...

GLC02437.02001

to S[amuel]. N[ewall] Holmes

Mentions elections in New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Connecticut by saying, "How do you like N.H., R.I. & Conn? The tide is turning, as I told you it would. In for a big fight for the August election in Maryland." Stoddard was one of three...

GLC03192

to Mrs. E. F. Strickland

Written on Senate stationery. Logan, a United States Senator from Illinois, writes "Prior to the success of the Union armies, in the contest against secession, Freedom in this country was a sham and a mockery. Now it is a verity. There is however...

GLC04732

Southern confederacy. [Vol. 3, no. 25 (March 12, 1863)]

"Capture of the U.S. Gunboat Indianola" report from Washington on March 2, 1863, includes a description of the ship.

GLC05959.09.153

to Aaron Hobart

Sends Hobart a friend's land warrant in hopes that Hobart can sell it in Washington, D.C., where Brown comments that it might fetch a higher price. The land was in South Bridgewater.

GLC06313.04.168

[Patent for Charles Richardson's improvement in blacksmith's cast iron hollow forge backs]

Signed by Jackson as President. Countersigned by John Forsyth as Secretary of State and Benjamin Franklin Butler as Attorney General. Richardson's written description of his improvement is signed by Albert and Cyrus Richardson as witnesses....

GLC06418.01

[General order no. 16 to abolish the system of peonage in the Territory of New Mexico]

Transmits the act of Congress abolishing peonage in New Mexico "and other parts of the United States." States "that the holding of any person to service or labor under the system known as peonage is hereby declared to be unlawful, and the same is...

GLC08668

[Receipt acknowledging funds]

Co-signed by John Delka. Martin and Delka were exchanged prisoners returning to South Carolina. Document is a receipt acknowledging Henry Laurens, President of the Continental Congress, had lent them sixty dollars for their trip home.

GLC01412.64.04

[Provision return]

A provision return for sixty-six men under captain Oliver Grant in colonel John Ely's regiment.

GLC01450.143.14

[Provision return]

Provision return for one hundred men.

GLC01450.143.15

[Receipt for payment for doors]

Records partial payment received from Benjamin Storer for "two panel doers and one oueter doer." Halifax spelled "Halyfacks."

GLC01450.244.02

[Two letters] [Decimalized .01- .02]

See decimilized entries.

GLC01450.458

[Record of Receipt for David Murphy regarding court case fee]

GLC01450.600.048

[Receipt of payment to Isaac Gleason]

The State of Connecticut pays Gleason for bringing a packet by express, 2 February 1778, from Farmington to Hartford. Also indicates payment to Gleason for a blanket. For Governor Jonathan Trumbull's order to pay Gleason, refer to GLC01450.609.10.

GLC01450.609.11

to C. F. Manahan

Requests that Manahan make arrangements with Western Union Telegraph Company or the Atlantic & Pacific Telegraph Company to connect lines with his private line. Offers to repeat a telephone lecture in Lowell [Massachusetts] as long as the lines are...

GLC02062

to Lile Miller

Reports that they are one mile from Centreville. Writes, "...i do not think they intend to attact [sic] Bull Run and i think they have evacuated Centreville..."

GLC02155.038

to "Cousin John"

Signed "George W. Howard"

GLC02181.03

to "Dear Teacher"

Signed "Jenny McNice"

GLC02181.07

to John A. Fox

He has questions about the battle of Antietam. He wants to know which flag they captured and where it was.

GLC02198.38

to Henry Jackson Hunt

Writes that General Winfield Scott Hancock is on the brink of death due to pneumonia (Hancock did not die until February 1886). Relates that Hancock recently dined with a Lieutenant Kingman, and fell sick the next morning. Writes "I fear Hancock...

GLC02382.056

to John A. Craig

Hazard, commanding an artillery brigade in the 2nd Corps, Army of the Potomac, reports the positions of batteries in his command. Transmits his report to Craig, Assistant Adjutant General, Artillery Headquarters, Army of the Potomac. Probably...

GLC02382.188

[Field return, artillery reserve, Army of the Potomac]

Captain Shaffer lists numbers of officers and other enlisted men present for duty. Indicates casualties, guns, horses, etc. for several companies and batteries. At the bottom of the page, lists amounts of reserve ammunition.

GLC02382.189

to Eliakim P. Scammon

Telegram from Colonel Toland of the 34th Ohio to General Scammon of the 23rd Ohio stating simply "It is done." Includes another note to Scammon from Thomas stating "Line OK to Fayette." On stationary of the U.S. Military Telegraph.

GLC02414.209

to Alexander Shiras

Explains that he is the youngest son of Reverend Daniel W. Hemans and indicates that his mother is not well enough to write. Explains that they had a hard winter, his little sister died, mother was sick, and he had to come back from Hope School in...

GLC02429.53

[Record of payments]

States that Jeremiah Niles and Henry Burbeck have been paid for time served in 1776. Verso is signed by Thomas Proctor. Likely written at Fishkill, New York, where these men were stationed at the time.

GLC02437.00548

to Lucy Knox

Arrived last evening after a long trip. The roads past Hartford were so bad that "the Slay" and much of the baggage had to be abandoned. Has heard a report that at Spanktown, modern day Rahway, "our people" killed and wounded five hundred of the...

GLC02437.00549

to Alexander McDougall

Written by Major General Knox to General McDougall. Says he wrote a letter to McDougall on 3 March. Says the officers were quiet at that point, but that their impatience and unhappiness is coming to a crescendo now. Makes a reference to the first...

GLC02437.01999

to Henry Knox

Major Doughty, commander at West Point, transmits returns of troops and stores (returns not included). Doughty is extremely upset because he hopes to remain in the military as an artillerist, but recently heard that Congress plans to discharge the...

GLC02437.03108

to Henry Knox

Expresses his hope that Knox will accept the appointment of Secretary at War. If so, hopes to serve under Knox as an engineer for military posts on the western frontier. Requests that Knox recommend him as such to Congress.

GLC02437.03109

to Henry Knox

In response to Knox's plan for the militia (see GLC02437.03246), Ramsay believes "it is excellent in theory," but has two major reservations: first, is unsure whether the government is prepared to devote time and expense to such a plan, and second...

GLC02437.03249

to Henry Knox

Writes a friendly letter in which he presents news on a variety of subjects. First, mentions that he applied to Judge Wendell for certificates that they had been discussing. He has so far been unsuccessful but will try again. John Hancock is...

GLC02437.03250

to Henry Knox

General Nathanael Greene writes, "I thank you for the public attention you are paying to my public Trophies; but I have been so embarrassed and perplexed in my private affairs for a long time past which originated in the progress of the War that I...

GLC02437.03251

[Notes on Treasury Department travelling expenses]

Notes on payment of officers' travelling expenses: "Treasury department when removed in 1785 from Philadelphia to New York any charges including travelling expenses." Refers to an ordinance on the subject from 7 May 1787. Verso includes a note that...

GLC02437.03545

to George Ulmer

Discusses a possible conflict with a Harris Ransom and Mr. Ely and assures Ulmer that he will have the support of the government. Continues to write about issues with settlers. Noted in Knox's hand, as "Copied by Julia," who is most likely Knox's...

GLC02437.06930

to Henry Knox

Mentions a meeting with several other men that do business with Knox and discusses the sale of land. Fourth page is separate and may or may not be a continuation of the previous pages.

GLC02437.07103

to Henry Knox

Signed by LeRoy Bayard and Mr. Evers. Discusses business dealings involving Knox, Leroy Bayard, Mr. Evers, Mr. [B.?] Beaumez, [Thomas?] Flucker, and [Francis?] Flucker. Appears Knox advanced money for the Flucker's (Thomas and Francis) passage to...

GLC02437.07512

to Henry Knox

Writes that since seeing Knox the other day, he felt compelled to address Knox about a financial obligation of Knox's to a Captain Stoner. Declares that Stoner can wait no longer to receive payment.

GLC02437.07791

to Henry Jackson Knox

The firm of Baylies & Howard writes to discuss financial matters with Henry Jackson Knox. Also include detailed ledger of financial exchanges.

GLC02437.08013

[Account]

Lists transactions between Henry Knox and Thomas Dennie, listed by date. Signed by James Dennie. Most transactions are regarding wine and other alcohol.

GLC02437.08824

Sales of Woollens for account and risk of Henry Knox

Lists sales transactions by date. Signed by a J. [Buggl ?].

GLC02437.08843

[Note]

Note stating that Thomas Flucker has paid Phillips.

GLC02437.08985

[Receipt]

Partially printed document with subsequent information filled in by hand. Transaction between Thomas Flucker and Anderson Phillips regarding a purchase of land. Includes signatures from William and Simon Stoddert as witnesses.

GLC02437.08987

[Abstract of pay for Captain John Popkin's company]

Abstract of pay for commissioned officers in John Popkin's company. Lists men by rank. Docketed in pencil.

GLC02437.09505

[Recommendation for a leave of absence for Samuel Mills]

Captain Patten recommends Mills for a thirty-four day leave of absence. Directs his request to Major General Henry Knox.

GLC02437.09687

[Recommendation for a leave of absence for Lieutenant Colonel Johnson]

Recommends Johnson, of the Second Connecticut Regiment, for a leave of absence until 9 April 1783. Written from Camp Highlands. Directs his request to Major General Henry Knox.

GLC02437.09688

[Approval for Lieutenant Johnson's furlough]

Major General Knox informs Colonel Heman Swift he has no objection to Colonel Johnson's request for a leave of absence. Marked as a copy.

GLC02437.09689

[Return]

Return of ordnance and military stores from Richmond, Manchester, Yorktown and Williamsburg, all in Virginia. Lists items by type, weight, and ammunition. Noted as signed on behalf of Thomas Jones.

GLC02437.10693

to Elias Boudinot

Adams introduces Joshua Grigby, Jr. to President of Congress Boudinot. Adams describes Grigby as the wealthy son of a Suffolk gentleman, who "wishes to settle and be happy in America." Adams notes that Grigby will be able to tell Boudinot about...

GLC02449

to Daniel Ruggles

General Pillow instructs General Ruggles to furnish transportation to take Captain Huddleston's Company from Corinth, Mississippi to Decatur, to join Colonel [Green's?] company. Also instructs Ruggles to furnish transportation for Captain Holland's...

GLC02460.11

to Gales and Seaton

Requests copies from Gales and Seaton, government printers, of some documents of the last session of the House. Informs that he is anxious to see the report of the Secretary of War [Joel Roberts Poinsett] "in answer to a call for information from...

GLC02467.03

to R. H. Gibbons

Hoe, inventor of the Hoe Rotary Press, writes to Gibbons regarding property at 516 Broadway in New York City available for lease after 1 May 1869.

GLC02480.12

to Eliza Cook

Writes that he has been sicker than he has ever been in his life. Mostly camp news and general interest news. Cook hopes to visit and writes, "Will you be ready for me? Are you still the great fat girl you were writing to me about two or three...

GLC02570.20

to William H. Dana

Copy of a letter to Dana, the first page ordering Dana to patrol specific waterways, the second page giving orders regarding "prizes seized at the Rio Grande." Written on board the U.S.S. Ossipee, commanded by Gillis off Galveston, Texas, during the...

GLC02680.23

to Mary Epperly

Discusses the quality and quantity of rations.

GLC02715.086

to Sarah Phleagar

Writes that he hopes that she is feeling better.

GLC02715.121

to Nancy E. Jones

They have marching orders but he hopes they will stay. There are so many dead Confederates in the river that "our men crossed on them dry shod."

GLC02739.041

to Sister Rosetta

He tells her how he contracted measles. His friend Newell also has the measles so they have been keeping each other company. George came to visit.

GLC02751.25

[Berlin] [German]

GLC02766.059

Copy of a legal document [in Spanish]

GLC03545.24.05

to his family

Reports that they have orders to move to Deep Creek the next day and set up a new camp. They have not been called out to fight because so many of the recruits are unarmed. Writes more about how he finds Goddard "awkward." Arranges for his family to...

GLC03603.258

to Weir

References Weir's poor health. Says "The only difference between the blockade here now, and last year is, that if possible it is more inefficient than it was. It seems to me that the slowest ships and the thickest headed commanding officers are...

GLC03836.44

to Joseph B. Varnum

Informs Varnum that he will make a deposit (of an undisclosed amount) on his behalf to the State Bank regarding a business transaction. Responds to query regarding the outcome of General Austin: "...all officers return their commands in the Corps...

GLC03845.11

Bill dated 3/12 between Miss Capeland and Miss Payne

The docket is dated 19 August 1776.

GLC03902.318

To his wife

Fleet leaving for Newbern, drawing half-rations. "Yes, we are getting to be sober and steady, if we dont it is our own fault, for we have preaching almost every night..." Mentions that the official chaplain is lazy in providing mail and preaching...

GLC04558.013

to Peter B. Rathbone

Admits that he feels a little down, complains about the draft and is upset by the idea that so many men are succumbing to illness, never having a chance to fight in battle. Speculates that the regiment will be sent to Texas once Vicksburg...

GLC04703.06

Brownlow's Knoxville Whig and rebel ventilator. [Vol. 1, no. 12 (March 12, 1864)]

Johnston's attempt to relieve Vicksburg, Correspondence between General Johnston & Jeff Davis, Correspondence between Grant & Sherman, The discontent in North Carolina, Synopsis of the Rebel Tax Bill, Reports from Florida, The Situation at Mobile...

GLC05959.50.12

Daily Richmond examiner. [Vol. 17, no. 308 (March 12, 1864)]

Message from the Governor of Georgia.

GLC05959.72.065

Southern illustrated news. [Vol. 3, no. 10 (March 12, 1864)]

Sketch of Brig. General James L. Kemper.

GLC05959.76.56

to his wife

Notes that he is happy to receive mail from Mary, his wife. Includes opinions on the Confederates. Explains a dream he had.

GLC05981.20