23 April 1863

Miller, Michael Murray, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Lile Miller

Regarding his inability to get a furlough, writes, "Dear Wife there is an under handed game at work here, those that are Particular friends of Little Eddy McPherson stands the Best chance as they write on to him he goes to Genl Heintzleman [sic] [Samuel Heintzelman] and the Genl just sends an Order on to have a furlough made out for such a man in the Company..." Mentions his lieutenant, Henry Minnigh.

GLC02155.096

8 May 1863

Miller, Michael Murray, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Lile Miller

Complains about his inability to obtain a furlough, noting Governor Andrew Curtin granted a soldier from his company a furlough. Another man wrote to "Little Eddy," possibly Representative Edward McPherson, who granted him a furlough. Miller notes, "I cannot apply to the detestable McPherson."

GLC02155.099

21 September 1863

Miller, Michael Murray, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Lile Miller

Miller describes the Virginia landscape, noting that Culpeper is "like all the towns nearby that I have saw in Virginia old fashioned looking and dilapidated nothing neat or tidy about it I wish you were here Dear Lile to go with me to see some of those old farm mansions that was once the house of some Rich Old Virginian, But now are left desolate and forsaken it makes one feel sorrowfull and ask yourself what has caused all this wretchedness, the answer comes war unrelenting war Between two parts of what once was a happy and prosperous union... but I suppose the good man has brought this…

GLC02155.107

1861-1877

Bureau of Engraving and Printing

Engraving

Title: Geo. M. Dallas

One engraving entitled "Goe. M. Dallas" circa 1861-1877. Portrait of George Mifflin Dallas. Engraver unknown.

GLC08878.0254

1861-1877

Bureau of Engraving and Printing

Engraving

Title: Stephen A. Douglas

One engraving entitled "Stephen A. Douglas" circa 1861-1877. Portrait of Stephen Arnold Douglas. Engraver unknown.

GLC08878.0262

1861-1877

Engraving

Title: Oliver Ellsworth

One engraving entitled "Oliver Ellsworth" circa 1861-1877. Portrait of Oliver Ellsworth. Engraver unknown.

GLC08878.0263

1861-1877

Bureau of Engraving and Printing

Engraving

Title: William M. Evarts

One engraving entitled "William M. Evarts" circa 1861-1877. Portrait of William Maxwell Evarts. Engraver unknown.

GLC08878.0264

1861-1877

Engraving

Title: Edward Everett

One engraving entitled "Edward Everett" circa 1861-1877. Portrait of Edward Everett. Engraver unknown.

GLC08878.0265

1861-1877

Bureau of Engraving and Printing

Engraving

Title: Thomas Ewing

One engraving entitled "Thomas Ewing" circa 1861-1877. Portrait of Thomas Ewing. Engraver unknown.

GLC08878.0266

1861-1877

Bureau of Engraving and Printing

Engraving

Title: Hamilton Fish

One engraving entitled "Hamilton Fish" circa 1861-1877. Portrait of Hamilton Fish. Engraver unknown.

GLC08878.0269

1861-1877

Bureau of Engraving and Printing

Engraving

Title: De Witt Clinton

One engraving entitled "De Witt Clinton" circa 1861-1877. Portrait of De Witt Clinton. Engraver unknown.

GLC08878.0249

1861-1877

Engraving

Title: Schuyler Colfax

One engraving entitled "Schuyler Colfax" circa 1861-1877. Portrait of Schuyler Colfax. Engraver unknown.

GLC08878.0250

1861-1877

Bureau of Engraving and Printing

Engraving

Title: Alexander J. Dallas

One engraving entitled "Alexander J. Dallas" circa 1861-1877. Portrait of Alexander James Dallas. Engraver unknown.

GLC08878.0253

February 19, 1864

Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Roscoe Conkling

Replies to Conkling's letter criticizing the reputation of Caleb Lyon. Lincoln remarks that, "his nomination to some respectable office was repeatedly urged upon me certainly by two, if not three Senators of the highest standing; and your letter contains the first imputation I ever heard against his moral character."

GLC02345

1860/11/28

Moore, Andrew Barry, 1807-1873

Document signed

Title: [Alabama's first official action to secede due to election of Lincoln]

Refers to "the Election of Abraham Lincoln, a Black Republican."

GLC02267

1810/06/28

Adams, John, 1735-1826

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Benjamin Rush re: re: "Has America no soul?" and America's future

Written from retirement at Quincy, bemoaning the state of America, its manipulation by European politicians and its potentially great future. Adams asks whether "America has no soul" since no one jumps to its defense. He also foresees, like many contemporaries, the westward course of empire.

GLC01965

1863/10/26

Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Elihu B. Washburne re: a second term "would be a great honor...."

Written on Executive Mansion stationery and noted as "Private & Confidential." Concerns a leave of absence for Maj. Gen. Cadwallader C. Washburn [sic], an appointment for Israel Washburn at Portland, Me. which was accepted, and for his friend Thompson Campbell. (Slight mat burn in margins.)

GLC02083

1844/04/13

Buchanan, James, 1791-1868

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Edward D. Gazzam re: Texas and the annexation treaty

Written as Senator from Pennsylvania to his friend Edward Gazzam. Buchanan's delaying tactics the following year as Secretary of State under Tyler allowed the president to ask for a declaration of war against Mexico. A portion of the letter on p. 1 was removed by cutting, probably by Buchanan. With free frank.

GLC02100

1840/12/09

Buchanan, James, 1791-1868

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John B. Butler re: results of a meeting with the President

Written as Senator from Pennsylvania. Buchanan met with the President to discuss Edward Gazzam's claims (to be made minister to Texas). He adds "There is no news. The better opinion seems to be that Webster will be the Secretary of State under Harrison." With free franked integral address leaf docketed.

GLC02101

1847/12/05

Clay, Henry, 1777-1852

Manuscript letter signed

Title: to Adam Beatty

Discusses whether or not he will run for president again, remarking that he has "not made up my mind whether I would accept or decline a nomination." Also comments on his recent speech in Lexington, Kentucky, in which he presented some unspecified resolutions, and expresses appreciation for the support he received. Address leaf is in Clay's hand.

GLC02018

1692/09/29

Pitkin, William, fl. 1692

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: news of events in England

Pitkin sends thanks for all of Livingston's efforts on his behalf in the matter of runaway indentured servant Edward Blake. According to news picked up by Pitkin, the English have captured the French port city of St. Malo, complete with "very much shipping there," and King William's forces have defeated France at the Battle of Flanders. Pitkin claims that the deposed King James led a squadron of ships to Scotland, where they were defeated by a joint Anglo-Dutch fleet. Finally, Pitkin mentions a plan in which Captain Gilbert would lead a force of one thousand men into Canada to invade the…

GLC03107.00221

1689/10/19

Livingston, Robert, 1654-1728

Manuscript document

Title: Rhyme [in Dutch] re: Leysler

Possibly discusses Leisler's Rebellion.

GLC03107.00160

1689/12/28

Leisler, Jacob, fl. 1689-1700

Manuscript document

Title: Commission for a Justice of the Peace [copy]

Leisler appoints Roger Jacobson to the position of Jusice of the Peace. Certified as a true copy by Robert Livingston. Written at Fort William Henry.

GLC03107.00165

1690/06/07

Livingston, Robert, 1654-1728

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Governor Bradstreet re: French and Indian encounters on the frontiers

Livingston writes of his regrets for the capture of the settlement at Cascoe Bay by the French and their Indian allies, and his belief of a need to "Subdue Canada." He then mentions writing to the Government at Albany in an effort to discover the strength and readiness of the men assembled of the Iroquois five nations, and an outbreak of Small Pox in the Albany area. He also writes of the take over of the government of New York (by Jacob Leisler, whom Livingston only mentions). Page three is a copy of the letter written by Livingston to Capt. Nicholson, the Lieutenant Governor of Virginia,…

GLC03107.00172

1690/03/27

Livingston, Robert, 1654-1728

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Lord Nottingham re: French intrusions, William and Mary

Livingston writes imploring assistance from England in repulsing the incursions into New York made by the French and their Indian allies. He also sends news of Albany's joyful reaction to the crowning of William and Mary, and the news of Jacob Leisler's requests that Albany submit to his command. Livingston forwards news of the massacre at Schenectady as well.

GLC03107.00182