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Carte de visite of George B. McClellan in dress uniform & sword [Brady-Anthony]

Three-quarter length standing portrait in Napoleon pose. Brady negative published by Anthony.

GLC00559.07

Genl. Geo. B. McClellan & Staff [Brady-Anthony] [carte de visite]

Portrait of McClellan and three staff officers at a table. McClellan in Napoleon pose. Brady negative published by Anthony.

GLC00559.08

Carte de visite of George G. Meade bust portrait

Appears to be a photograph of an engraving.

GLC00559.09

Carte de visite of Winfield Scott in dress uniform [by Gurney]

Three quarter length portrait with some engraving to soften his features.

GLC00559.10

Carte de visite of Winfield Scott in dress uniform [Brady-Anthony]

Seated full length portrait of Scott in front of a window holding his sword upright. The photograph has been mounted upside down on the mount.

GLC00559.11

Lieut. Gen. Winfield Scott [Chas. Fredericks & Co.] [carte de visite]

As noted on back by Fredericks, the picture was taken "at West Point, N.Y., June 10, 1862," after Scott had retired.

GLC00559.12

Carte de visite of William H. French [Brady-Anthony]

Half-length portrait (seated?) showing one star. French is clean-shaven except for his mustache. A hand-written note on back indicates: "From Gen. Duslins [?] Album. All [?] Lincoln letters"

GLC00559.13

Carte de visite of Oliver O. Howard in dress uniform

Half-length portrait with two stars visible. Howard appears to be hiding his arm, and the shirt-sleeve has been adjusted to look full.

GLC00559.14

Embossed patriotic portrait of Abraham & Mary Lincoln by Alden [carte de visite]

Probably post-assassination portrait of the Lincolns, trimmed to ovals and enclosed in embossed frames surmounted by two flags and an eagle, and the great seal of the U.S. underneath. Photograph and art work by A. E. Alden.

GLC00559.15

Carte de visite of John C. Fremont in civilian dress [Gurney]

This appears to be a photograph of an engraving.

GLC00559.16

Carte de visite of Henry W. Slocum [Brady]

Bust only portrait. Slocum's hair is slightly disarrayed and he wears a trimmed beard.

GLC00559.17

Group of Civil war stereocards including Brady, Anthony [Decimalized .01-.12]

Twelve stereocards from the War Views series. Many from Brady negatives and most with New York imprints.

GLC00561

Carte de visite signed by Lorenzo Thomas, photograph by Gutekunst

Signed at bottom: "L. Thomas / Adjt. Gen. U.S.A."

GLC00562

Carte de visite signed by Hugh Judson Kilpatrick

Brady negative published by E. & H. Anthony. Kilpatrick as Brig. Gen of Vol. Full-length standing portrait

GLC00563

[Confederate prisoner parole document]

Also signed by Union Brigadier General Elias Smith Dennis. Jackson signed as Confederate Brigadier General. Partially printed parole of honor of Confederate soldier John L. Dismukes, 2nd Lieutenant, Company K, Nixon's Regiment, Tennessee...

GLC00565

The Geographical Reader for the Dixie Children

Published by Branson, Farrar & Co. A Confederate textbook of American geography that was written because the author "having found most of the juvenile books too complex for young minds, has for some time intended making an effort to simplify the...

GLC00566

A Letter from Phocion, to the considerate citizens of New York

Evans 18515. Urging toleration for Tories and a united foreign policy, as the states had started infringing upon the Treaty of Paris with anti-Tory measures. Rebound in 20th C. cloth.

GLC00569

[2 letters to Edward S. Ruggles pertaining to his appointments] [decimalized .01-.02]

Decimilized at GLC0571.01 and .02.

GLC00571

to Edward S. Ruggles

On Confederate Navy Department stationery. Signed by Confederate Secretary of Navy Mallory. Endorsed by Admiral Franklin Buchanan and Commodore Charles McBlair. Letter appointing Ruggles, who was in Jackson, Mississippi, as Acting Midshipman in the...

GLC00571.01

to Edward S. Ruggles

Partially-printed document signed by Confederate Secretary of War Seddon. Appoints Ruggles as Signal Officer with the rank and pay of Second Lieutenant in the Provisional Army (Ruggles had previously served in the Navy), effective 19 August 1863...

GLC00571.02

Collection of Paul J. Semmes, 2nd Regiment, Georgia, infantry [Decimalized .01-.38]

Documents relating to the arming of Georgia and Semmes's militia and early Civil War service. Most documents are housed together, although .4 and .18 are in oversize documents and .38 (button) is housed separately. Includes his Univ of Virginia...

GLC00572

[Recommendation letter and certification of military instruction for Paul J. Semmes]

Partridge certifies that Semmes attended his course at the University of Virginia on military instruction "embracing the practical drills of infantry; permanent & field fortification; artillery; the attack & defense of fortified places; Ancient &...

GLC00572.01

to Roswell Ellis

Addressed to Lieutenant Roswell Ellis, commanding officer of the Columbus Guard (Georgia). From Gallie as the Captain of the Chatham Artillery, W.H.C. Mills as the Captain of the Phoenix Riflemen, and C.A. Lamar as Captain of the Georgia Hussars...

GLC00572.02

to William J. Fowler

General Longstreet discusses the reconstruction policies of Presidents Abraham Lincoln and Andrew Johnson with Fowler, a judge in Boston, Massachusetts. He states "The independent action of President Johnson, was the error that lead the grave...

GLC00671

to Dudley Porter, Jr. & Co.

The letter gives advice to a ship owner whose vessel was seized near Dominica. He informs them that they must apply to the British government for relief. Written as secretary of state. Address leaf has been separated.

GLC00116

to Levi P. Morton

Chester Alan Arthur introduces an American newspaper man, Albert Pulitzer, to the American foreign minister to France, Morton, as Pulitzer will be travelling abroad. Also asks Morton to extend "any attention or courtesy you may be enabled...

GLC00118.02

to Charles Hedges

Harrison thanks Hedges for editing a copy of his speech and for a book of them which Hedges compiled. Harrison writes that "[t]he care you have taken in the arrangement of these extempore utterances and the good style in which the book is gotten up...

GLC00118.03

to Sydney E. Mudd

McKinley thanks Mudd for a message Mudd sent of congratulations. McKinley notes that the message was received and that the comment was appreciated. Typed on executive stationery in blue ink with header Executive Mansion, Washington. Stationery is...

GLC00118.04

to James A. Tawney

The letter discusses concerns about public estimates for a district jail and mentions previous letter received from Tawney who lodged a complaint. Writes "[w]e have no right to cut down our estimates and later increase them; and in so far as we have...

GLC00118.06

to Helen H. Gardener

Wilson expresses his distress at Helen Gardner being hospitalized. He explains that his distress arises mostly from her inability to continue to do her fine work. He also offers his assistance in helping her attain her goal. Typed on White House...

GLC00118.07

to John A. Stewart

Signed as Commerce Secretary to the chair of the George Washington Bicentennial Celebration Committee in New York. Declines serving on a George Washington Committee because he has too many commitments already. Typed on Department of Commerce...

GLC00118.09

Free frank for letter to Rutledge (#122)

GLC00123

to Landon Carter

Monroe, Secretary of State, replies to a letter and carriage model he recently received from Carter. Informs Carter that he delivered these items to the patent office immediately. Monroe had become Secretary of State just two months earlier.

GLC00124

to Alexander H. Everett

Thanks Everett, Adams' law apprentice, for a letter written in a classical language (Latin or Greek). Senator Adams praises the value of "ancient learning," but writes this letter in English because he has not used his knowledge of the ancient...

GLC00125

to James T. Austin

Comments on the loss of a ship, the Chesapeake. Also notes the slow progress of the Ways and Means Committee, the resignation of General Henry Dearborn for health reasons, and the recovery of President James Madison from an illness. Discusses...

GLC00137

to James Cooper

Informs Cooper, a Gettysburg lawyer and former Congressman, of his presidential aspirations for 1849. Expects President James Polk to attempt to run for a second term. States that Polk and Cave Johnson, Postmaster General, conspire to remove and...

GLC00145

to John Sherman

Cooper, an inventor and philanthropist, discusses disagreement between President Andrew Johnson and Congress regarding reconstruction. Suggests to Sherman, a Senator from Ohio, that Johnson and Congress require Southern Congressional members to take...

GLC00150

[Presidential authority to the Secretary of State to affix the seal to the pardon of Charles Green, slave of Ann Seddon, Stafford County, Virginia].

GLC00153

Declaration of Independence [W.J. Stone facsimile on vellum]

The William J. Stone facsimile of the Declaration of Independence, printed on parchment, with Stone's imprint. Secretary of State John Quincy Adams, upon discovering the fragility of the original Declaration of Independence in 1820, ordered this...

GLC00154.02

to E.K. May

The letter discusses reform for hardened criminals. Hayes wants as much reform as possible, but those not able to reform should stay in prison indefinitely - "no cure no release."

GLC00118.01.01

to E. J. Julian

Roosevelt provides thanks for the letter, alludes to "too-proud-to-fight." Cryptic references to Julian's attitudes (which Roosevelt doesn't agree with) and the former's raising his children with a "too-proud-to-fight" attitude. Typed on Metropolitan...

GLC00118.05

to Mabel T. R. Washburn

Answers a genealogical inquiry on the Moors and Davises, possibly for a book Washburn is writing. Typed on Coolidge's personal stationery with header Calvin Coolidge/Northampton Massachusetts. Stationery watermarked "R CO HOLYOKE." One black and...

GLC00118.08

to "Editor"

Robinson's retained copy of a letter written to the editor of the Newspaper "Intelligencer." Does not appear to have been published. With irrelevant docketing on the outer leaf concerning possibly Robinson's sister, initialed J.C.R. Some sentences...

GLC00120

to Edward B. Donelson

Tells his troublesome nephew to "hereafter never do an act of disobedience," and instead "pursue your education." Advises that this course is "the only way to make you a great and good man."

GLC00126

to Mary Tyler

John Tyler eeplies to his daughter concerning a discussion of the Duke of Marlborough and Charles XII of Sweden. He then proceeds to discuss English writers and Joseph Addison's and Richard Steele's Sir Roger De Coverley papers. Writes that he hopes...

GLC00128

to Andrew Kincannon

In his letter, James K. Polk informs that he cannot give a reliable opinion on Kincannon's congressional run though he feels he made a respectable showing. Mentions recommendations being forwarded from the Choctaw Agency West after the death of...

GLC00129

to unknown

Addressed to "Gent." Discusses the necessity of purchasing goods from England by fall, or at a greater expense, purchasing them in the country. Requests a meeting about this issue. Postscript states the letter need not be sent to Mr. Carroll...

GLC00130

to Joseph Reed

Written by McKean, a signer of the Declaration of Independence, as President of the Confederation Congress to Reed as President of the supreme executive council in Pennsylvania. Says that Brigadier General William Irvine (McKean has written Irwine)...

GLC00131

[Petition of John Schunk to Governor of Maryland John Eager Howard].

Chase endorsed the verso and recommends the petition, as have Thomas Russell and Ly de Goodwin. Requests remission of fine for selling spiritous liquors without a license.

GLC00132

[Legal document pertaining to the confiscation of William Walter's property]

On behalf of the states of Massachusetts, Treat, the state attorney general, writes to the Justices of the Superior Court to argue the case for confiscating a tory's property in Boston. Claims Walter "levied War and Conspired to levy War against...

GLC00133