1944/11/21

Roosevelt, Franklin D. (Franklin Delano), 1882-1945

Typed letter signed

Title: to Arthur J. Morris re: thanks for congratulations, questions about legacy

Signed as President on White House stationery.

GLC02793.087

1952/04/01

Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972

Typed letter signed

Title: to Harry I. Schwimmer re: his intention not to seek re-election

Signed as President on White House stationery.

GLC02793.093

1850/05/02

Ritchie, Thomas, 1778-1854

Autograph letter signed

Title: to General

Thanks the General for a copy of Ritchie's own letter from 1836, in which he argued for the annexation of Texas. Recalls that he sent a similar letter to Secretary of State Martin Van Buren around the same time, and that Van Buren seemed to agree with him. Remembers that it was, ironically, Van Buren's later opposition to annexation that cost him the Democratic Presidential nomination in 1844. This letter comes from Alfred E. Burr's scrapbook, but it is unclear who the "General" was. The docket, which is written in a separate hand, but also addressed to "Gen." suggests that the letter…

GLC02925.17

1908/03/14

Cleveland, Grover, 1837-1908

Typed letter signed

Title: to Willie Olcott Burr re: Nebraska Democratic platform & other proposals [Bryan]

Signed as a former President, concerning his feelings on the Nebraska Democratic platform and implicitly, the rise of populism and William Jennings Bryan. Cleveland advocate the "old Democratic creed."

GLC02925.05

1855 ca?

Douglas, Stephen Arnold, 1813-1861

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Alfred Burr re: hopes for Democratic party success in Connecticut [fragment]

Undated. Written as Democratic Senator from Illinois, to Burr, as Democratic State Central Committee.

GLC02925.11

1812/05/26

Adams, John, 1735-1826

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Benjamin Rush re: their sons, 1812 presidential politics

A very philosophical letter discussing mankind and nature's bellicosity. He also mentions his preference for Elbridge Gerry over John Langdon for vice president

GLC03100

1815/07/23

Foster, Ephraim H., 1794-1854

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William Graham

In this long, personal letter, Foster, a newly minted lawyer and former secretary to Andrew Jackson during the War of 1812, gets reacquainted with Graham, a childhood friend. Reflects nostalgically at the "halcyon days" of their youth and looks forward to a life of public service. Discusses the Tennessee gubernatorial race. Endorses Graham's plans to become a lawyer. Foster later served in the Tennessee house of representatives and the U.S. senate.

GLC02800

1769/05/01

Livingston, Peter Robert, fl. 1765-1790

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: trial of uncle Philip, (1716-1778) Livingston

Peter Robert states that his uncle Philip's trial has been postponed, and describes a speech given in defense of Philip in which the speaker "showed the great injustice it would be to that Hause to turn out a member on an Act that never had yett passed." Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03200

1769/05/15

Livingston, Peter Robert, fl. 1765-1790

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: defending Philip, (1716-1778) Livingston

Peter Robert explains that a new writ stating the Manor's right for representation has just come before the Assembly, and he believes that DeLancey and Phillips "found to their great sorry that the Mannor had a greater right to send a Member than any of the Counties and that should they call the right of the Mannor in Question they would Call their own Seats in question therefore made a meritt of Necessity-." Peter Robert enclosed the writ with his letter, and hopes that it will pass the election without any more questionable interferences on the part of the opposition.

GLC03107.03201

1769/05/17

Duane, James, fl. 1763-1785

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: supporting political representation from the Manor

Duane states that it has come to his attention that James DeLancey proposed a motion that would prohibit the Manor of Livingston from sending a representative to the state legislature, claiming that it violated a previously un-enforced law. Duane expresses his outrage at such an idea and notes that "the Inhabitants of the Manor hold that priviledge by as good a Tenure as any Freeholders of any Country." He states plans to petition against the motion, and assures Robert, Jr. of his support throughout the dispute.

GLC03107.03202

1769/05/29

Livingston, Peter Robert, fl. 1765-1790

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: election of cousin Robert (1746-1813) to Assembly

Peter Robert states that he is glad that his cousin Robert Livingston, (1746-1813) was elected to the Assembly. He also announces the birth of a son, and asks Robert, Jr. to send a name for the child.

GLC03107.03204

1769/06/01

Duane, James, fl. 1763-1785

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: political follies of Philip,(1716-1778) Livingston

Duane states "With real Concern I observe your uneasiness at the Turn in the political world to the disadvantage of our Family," but states that Philip, (1716-1778) Livingston is to blame for his troubles in the legislature. According to Duane, "I say My Uncle Joined the presbeterean party; because whetehr he meant to do it or not, his Conduct had that Colour - of Consequence he was opposed in that Character." Duane sympathizes with the family's turmoil, and finds it most unfortunate that a man as capable as his uncle Philip has severely damaged his public reputation. Docketed on address…

GLC03107.03205

1769/12/23

Livingston, Peter Robert, fl. 1765-1790

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: decision regarding Philip, (1716-1778) Livingston

Peter Robert states that he believes a favorable decision regarding Philip, (1716-1778) Livingston's seat in the legislature will be made in the next week.

GLC03107.03220

1769/12/25

Livingston, Peter Robert, fl. 1765-1790

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: marriage of sister Alida

Peter Robert writes that he is happy that his father is no longer angry with his daughter Alida for marrying without consent, and notes that she made a good choice with her husband. He also states that some new measures have been proposed regarding the election of representatives in the House. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03221

1770/01/13

Livingston, Robert Cambridge, 1742-1790

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: decision regarding representation

"DeNoyoll yesterday moved for leave to bring in a bill to Prevent the Bouroughs of Westchester, Schenectady, & the 3 Manors from having an exclusive right to vote for the Member that they each respectfully send; but that each freeholder in the County in which they are, shall have an equal voice for them; so that Albany in that case will send 5 members & WestChester County 4."

GLC03107.03225

1770/01/22

Livingston, Peter Robert, fl. 1765-1790

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: uproar in the City

Peter Robert states that there has been great turmoil in the City since some British soldiers attempted to cut down the liberty pole. A number of skirmishes between citizens and soldiers resulted, with some blood shed, and Peter Robert notes that men are no longer safe in their own houses. He also mentions a proposed bill that would prevent the Manor from voting for County members.

GLC03107.03228

1770/02/26

Glen, Cornelius, fl. 1769-1770

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: desire to run for Treasurer

Glen explains that in light of the recent failure of his trading business, he would like Robert, Jr. to support him in an election for Treasurer.

GLC03107.03236

1770/04/20

Livingston, Peter Robert, fl. 1765-1790

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: further frustration with the DeLancey's

Peter Robert states: "The DeLanceys are striving their utmost to make our famaly ridiculous and to keep them out of all Posts of Honour Profit and are determined to oppose every thing and every Body that they support which is too hard to bear I could wish you lived here one year to judge of their carrying on-." He also makes arrangements to sell an enslaved person that has misbehaved.

GLC03107.03238

1770/12/17

Livingston, Robert, 1718-1775

Manuscript

Title: Memorial to John Earl of Dunmore Captain General & Governor in Chief of New York

Robert Livingston [(1718-1775)] explains that as a member of New York's Supreme Court, he is entitled to sit in the General Assembly and vote on issues of great significance. However, he explains that Mr. Colden denied him this privelege, which is a great outrage as "a vote of the House could not have the Validity of a Law nor the officers of the Crown be excluded without the concurrence of the other Branches of the Legislature." Robert therefore petitions the Governor to correct this wrong, and compel the General Assembly to seat representatives from different legislative offices.

GLC03107.03250

1770/12/31

Livingston, Robert, 1718-1775

Letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: conflict regarding seat in the Assembly

Robert Livingston (1718-1775) describes recent developments in his attempt to regain a seat in the Assembly, and how party politics have obstructed the process. Docketed on p.4.

GLC03107.03253

1721/06/23

New York (State). Legislature. Assembly

Manuscript document

Title: to Brigadier Hunter re: agent of the province

The Assembly discusses the process of selection of an agent for the province.

GLC03107.01375

1778/04/03

Livingston, Henry, 1753-1823

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: anxious for the issues of the next campaign

Henry writes that people seem anxious to learn the issues that will be prevalent in the next campaign, and notes that trade continues to be extremely slow in Boston, with almost no demand for iron.

GLC03107.03367

1768/02/21

Livingston, Robert, 1718-1775

Letter

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: upcoming election

Robert Livingston (1718-1775) discusses his chances of winning an upcoming election, and asks Robert, Jr. for some assistance. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03156

1769/01/09

Van Schaak, Henry, fl. 1769

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: elections for the House

Van Schaak states that there will be elections to send new representatives to the House, and hopes that the new counties will be allowed to participate. He also discusses a controversy over the division of the county, in which Robert, Jr.'s son is involved. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03183

1769/04/24

Livingston, Peter Robert, fl. 1765-1790

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: defending Philip, (1716-1778) Livingston

Peter Robert congratulates his father on getting 25 freeholders to sign a petition defending Philip (1716-1778) Livingston's right to represent the Manor of Livingston in the New York legislature. He states that the opposition has no real authority, and believes that the people will soon stand up against their arbitrary policies as "Ignorance cannot long blind the People."

GLC03107.03198