26 May 1866

Johnson, Andrew, 1808-1875

Pamphlet

Title: Treaty between the United States of America and the Camanche and Kiowa Tribes of Indians.

Peace treaty between the United States government and Camanche and Kiowa Indians along the Arkansas River in Kansas. Lists the articles of agreement, the commissioners of the United States, and the chiefs and councilmen of the Native American tribes involved.

GLC04588

7 January 1830

Van Buren, Martin, 1782-1862

Letter signed

Title: to Nicholas Biddle

Writes to Nicholas Biddle, the President of the Bank of the United States, and encloses President Andrew Jackson's commissions of four directors of the Bank. The new directors include George M. Dallas, Benjamin W. Richards, Benjamin Bailey, and John S. Donnell. Attached to a backing page that looks as if it was removed from a bound book of some sort. Verso of backer page is printed with "William Henry Harrison, 1841." Dimensions of actual letter are 25 x 20.5 cm.

GLC04619.01

5 July 1842

Tyler, John, 1790-1862

Document signed

Title: [Remitting penalties for the British barque Redwing]

This document remits penalties for a British barque and is countersigned by Daniel Webster as Secretary of State. Tyler remits penalties incurred by the British barque Redwing, which had arrived at New York with excess passengers. Dudley Persse, the consignee of the Redwing, and James Evans, the Master, petitioned for a remission of the penalties incurred based on the fact that when the ship first sailed it was in compliance with United States laws. Document is tipped to a larger backing page that may have been removed from a bound volume. The verso of the backing page is printed with "James…

GLC04619.02

January 18, 1848

Johnson, Andrew, 1808-1875

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Alfred O. Nicholson

Supports Lewis Cass' concept of popular sovereignty, enabling each new state to vote whether or not to allow slavery, believing that this is the best way to extend and protect slavery. "It seems to me for the south to admit that the federal Government has the power to establish slavery where it does not now, exist, (that is in the territories) is conceding all that the most ultr & Wilmot proviso man desires - for if the Government can establish, in slave territory now free, it can abollish it in a territory where it does exist...Our true position in my opinion, is, to deny all power to…

GLC04628

December 21, 1848-3 January 1849

Fillmore, Millard, 1800-1874

Autograph document signed

Title: [Copy of bank correspondence as Comptroller]

Retained copy of bank correspondence written to various correspondents from the Comptroller's office.

GLC04579

4 December 1839

Fillmore, Millard, 1800-1874

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Solomon G. Haven

Discusses a debate at the opening of the 26th Congress. When New Jersey's representative seats were contested and the House was unable to count a full quorum to make necessary organizational decisions, issues such as states' rights and nullification entered a premature dialogue in the House of Representatives. He begins with the comment, "Here we are yet debating an impalpable abstraction." A member from Georgia, Cooper, "is now enlightening us on the sovereignty of the states, alias nullification." Fillmore compares the beginning of the 26th Congress, to the birth of a baby. He calls…

GLC04906

27 August 1908

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Typed letter signed

Title: to Herbert Parsons

Denies charges of undue influence by hand writing "I have no intention of 'forcing' the nomination or of trying to; but that, unless you object, I should like, as a good Republican and party man and a staunch believer...." Envelope is not original to letter as it is addressed to Wyndham Meredith of Brookside, West Virginia. Includes a two-cent stamp depicting George Washington.

GLC04930

January 15, 1953

Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972

Document signed

Title: [Farewell Address]

Discusses the events of his presidency. A good part of the address speaks about using American resources and the United Nations to fight the menace of Communism and increase food production, amongst other things. In his conclusion, he looks beyond Communism and comments on prosperity in America, "that we in America have learned how to attain real prosperity for our people." Cites employment, bank strength, and better wealth distribution. States, "We have made progress in spreading the blessing of American life to all of our people. There has been a tremendous awakening of the American…

GLC04935.01

circa 25 March 1892

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Autograph manuscript signed

Title: [Final page of manuscript praising book on Civil War by Mr. Trent ]

Writes that Trent has "studied too deeply to waste his time" and discusses his proposition "that a battle for human slavery can really be called a battle for civil liberty." Roosevelt's signature is struck. Date is inferred from a stamp on verso reading "Riverside Press, Cambridge, Mass. March 25, 1892."

GLC04725

19 March 1794

Livingston, Robert L., 1746-1813

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George Clinton

Written by Chancellor Livingston to New York Governor Clinton. Encloses petition at the request of Dr. Robinson (not included). Mentions seeing Clinton's family. Mentions political controversy involving himself and William P. Van Ness. It involves the unpopular removal of someone from office (the name cannot be deciphered - Benthingsen?) Wants Clinton to clarify the situation for him. Says Egbert Benson is going to come forward with the story for the newspapers and wants to be able to meet it. Wants to know if Clinton recollects him ever recommending the person. If he or other members of the…

GLC04772.04

24 June 1865

Johnson, Andrew, 1808-1875

Broadside

Title: [Proclamation lifting restrictions on trade west of the Mississippi River]

Printed signature of President Johnson and Acting Secretary of State William Hunter. Proclamation will "restore unrestricted commercial intercourse between and in the several States ... and Territories west of the Mississippi river." Opens all trade except that in arms, ammunition, all articles from which ammunition is made, gray cloth, and property purchased by agents of the former Confederate forces. Says customs agents will supervise trade and that they shall receive any captured or abandoned property that should be confiscated by law.

GLC04973

17 July 1868

Johnson, Andrew, 1808-1875

Document signed

Title: [Pardon of Nathan B. Forrest for rebellion]

Pardon for ex-Confederate General Nathan B. Forrest of Tennessee. The pardon includes a provision against Forrest attempting to enslave people, and that he claim no property or the proceeds of any property that has been ordered sold by court of law. Accompanied by a Free Franked envelope. (c/s by William H. Seward). Features embossed seal on verso.

GLC04977.01

21 May 1866

Johnson, Andrew, 1808-1875

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Pardon of Thomas H. Howard by Andrew Johnson]

Pardon for a burglar who pled guilty to three charges. Countersigned by William H. Seward.

GLC04992

1 January 1842

Calhoun, John C. (John Caldwell), 1782-1850

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William Grayson

Recommends a friend, Elias Brown, for the post of clerk of the court for Carroll County, [Maryland]. Informs that the Senate has the Exchequer scheme under consideration. Says that the Clay Whigs (Henry Clay) are against it. Mentions that they are also against President John Tyler and his administration especially Secretary of State Daniel Webster. Comments on the division in Whig ranks, "The division in their ranks can never be healed; and if it could, they can never rise under their present name, nor on the measures they support."

GLC04995

circa 1855-1860

Header Record

Title: Items concerning John Cabell Breckinridge [Decimalized .01-.02]

GLC05007

February 22, 1864-March 9,1864

Fillmore, Millard, 1800-1874

Header Record

Title: Items pertaining to Millard Fillmore's address delivered to the Great Central Fair held in Buffalo, New York 22 February 1864 [Decimalized .01-.02]

GLC04884

1865

Johnson, Andrew, 1808-1875

Photograph

Title: [Seated portrait of Andrew Johnson]

Full-length seated portrait of Andrew Johnson, 17th President of the United States. Johnson is seated next to a small round table with a statue on it. The same chair and table are also featured in several Gardner photographs of President Lincoln. Printed facsimile signature on mount reads, "Yours truly Andrew Johnson." Paper mount credits Alexander Gardner as photographer and Philp & Solomons as publisher.

GLC05111.01.0475

13 June 1866

Johnson, Andrew, 1808-1875

Document signed

Title: [Presidential pardon of Thomas McNaney, convicted of assault and battery, and resisting arrest].

Countersigned by Secretary of State William H. Seward.

GLC05104

circa 1861-1865

Colfax, Schuyler, 1823-1885

Photograph

Title: Vignette bust view of Indiana Representative, with medium length beard

Ink inscription on recto "Speaker Colfax House of Republicans - Ind." Graphite inscription on verso "Speaker Colfax Ind H of Rep" "**Book." Ink inscription on verso "No 9" "Schuyler Colfax." Photographers imprint on verso: "Alex. Gardner, Photographer to the Army of the Potomac. Galleries 511 Seventh Street and 332 Pennsylvania Av. Published by Philp & Solomons, Washington D.C." Cancelled blue two-cent tax stamp on verso.

GLC05111.02.0144

circa 1861-1865

Colfax, Schuyler, 1823-1885

Photograph

Title: Vignette bust portrait, with short beard

Graphite inscription on verso "**Book." Photographers imprint on verso: "Whitehurst Gallery, No. 434 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington D.C. W. Snell, Photographer & Partner."

GLC05111.02.0145

circa 1861-1865

Colfax, Schuyler, 1823-1885

Photograph

Title: Seated view, facing left

Graphite inscription on verso "**Book" "Schuyler Colfax." Photographers imprint on verso: "Whitehurst Gallery, No. 434 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington D.C. W. Snell, Photographer and Partner."

GLC05111.02.0146

circa 1861-1865

Colfax, Schuyler, 1823-1885

Photograph

Title: Seated, facing right

Ink signature on recto "Schuyler Colfax." Graphite inscription on verso "#45" "**Book." Photographers imprint on verso: "M.B. Brady & Co.'s National Photographic Portrait Gallery, No. 352 Pennsylvania Ave. Washington, D.C."

GLC05111.02.0147

November 21, 1974

Printed document

Title: [Finances of Nelson D. Rockefeller]

Financial disclosure of Nelson D. Rockefeller while running for Vice-President.

GLC09613.01.29

November 21, 1974

Mirer, Jeanne, fl. 1974

Printed document

Title: Statement of Jeanne Mirer

One statement of Jeanne Mirer related to the vice presidential campaign of Nelson A. Rockefeller.

GLC09613.01.30

November 21, 1974

Rockefeller, Nelson A.,1908-1979

Printed document

Title: Loans Guaranteed by Nelson Rockefeller

One document entitled, "Loans Guaranteed by Nelson Rockefeller."

GLC09613.01.31