1875/09/20

Gibson, D.E., fl. 1875

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Doctor Bailey

Asks for advice regarding the use of hot springs as a treatment for an "disease of the womb" from which his patient is suffering.

GLC04522.12

1880/12/29

Bailey, Birdie, fl. 1880

Autograph letter signed

Title: To her father

Discusses Christmas, the marriage of friends and the assassination of Dr. Lind.

GLC04522.15

1814/09/24

Jeffery, Richard, fl. 1748-1812

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Ann Jeffery

Apprehension of not hearing from Ann, assuming she has fallen ill, British fleet going to sea, inhabitants partaking in military duties or evacuated, death of neighbor, boredom.

GLC01896.007

1862/07/31

Neafie, Theodore F., fl. 1861-1877

Letter signed

Title: to: sister.

Relays the news which he has received from another sister. He requests that she send him envelopes and stamps, along with money.

GLC07164.31

1862/03/22

Neafie, Theodore F., fl. 1861-1877

Letter signed

Title: to: sister.

Details the regiment's positioning to Harper's Ferry in order to act as a reserve force for the attack on Winchester, along with a request for stamps. Theodore sends congratulations on the birth of his sister's son.

GLC07164.21

1864/10/21

Meigs, L.R., fl. 1864

Letter signed

Title: to: her father.

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GLC07059.56

1864/10/18

Tripler, Eunice, fl. 1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to: Mrs. Meigs.

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GLC07059.55

3 Decemeber [1863]

Wheeler, Lysander, 1837-1917

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his parents, [brother-in-law], and sister

Writes that there has been a small pox outbreak in Nashville and a hospital has been set up for Wheeler's company. Reassures his family that he is not at risk because his vaccine is still good. Reports that the major of the 13th [Illinois] and Charlie Pesk of Co. F were killed. Wishes that his brigade was with the main Army. Writes that if his brigade were not a favorite of General Granger, they wouldn't be in Nashville. Discusses cooking in his tent and writes that he purchased a fry pan and copper-bottomed coffee pot for $1.90. Compares current rations to rations in Lavergne and…

GLC07460.063

circa. early summer 1942

Diamond, Sidney, 1922-1945

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Estelle Spero

Responds to a series of comments that Estelle had raised in a previous letter. Speaks about a "friend" of Sidney's who has attempted to date Estelle. Also discusses another friend who did not enlist and managed to acquire $2000 somehow. Instructs Estelle to respond to any of her mother's questions regarding the war vaguely. Discusses his hopes of being made an officer, and how advantageous it would be for them financially. Describes loneliness of life of a soldier. Outlines the day's events, which included a lecture on military discipline, one on different gases, two sessions on…

GLC09120.042

circa. early summer 1942

Diamond, Sidney, 1922-1945

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Estelle Spero

Writes that he is suffering from the "empty week-end blues". Sidney puts this down to a visit from his parents, which was accompanied by constant references to home and Estelle.

GLC09120.045

circa. early summer 1942

Diamond, Sidney, 1922-1945

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Estelle Spero

Expresses concern that Estelle is losing weight, and reassures her that he has attempted to stay away from anything dangerous and that he has every intention of returning. Registers surprise at the fact that his Southern compatriots had never tasted Chinese chow mein before, and instructs them on how to eat it when presented with this food at dinner. Describes a lecture that the company had received on dealing with chemical agents, protection against them, use of gas etc.

GLC09120.047

circa summer 1942

Diamond, Sidney, 1922-1945

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Estelle Spero

Diamond describes to Estelle the day that he has spent on the firing range. He also expresses frustration about the rumors circulating concerning when they are to get married.

GLC09120.064

23 June

unknown, fl. 1941-1945

Photograph

Title: [Photograph of performers for the Junior Red Cross convention dinner]

One undated photograph of four students who would perform at the Junior Red Cross convention dinner. Student performers were pianist Diana Molinari, singer Janet Helms, ballet dancer Joyce Johnson, and magician Pete Thompson.

GLC09823.03

1787/06/09

Livingston, Robert Jr., 1688-1775

Manuscript document signed

Title: Indenture made with Arent J. Schuyler, John Schuyler, and Philip A. Schuyler

The indenture agrees upon a means to conclude the unsettled obligations of the late Gertrude (Van Rensselaer Schuyler) Livingston among her husband, Robert, Jr., and her three children from her first marriage. Signed by all 4 parties of the indenture.

GLC03107.03622

1788/09/12

Kealor, Sara, fl. 1788

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: conflict with Nicholas Stickel

Sara Kealor asks Robert, Jr. to relieve her and her husband of the harrassment they have endured from Nicholas Stickel. According to Kealor, Stickel has thrown things out of her house, prevented her from driving her cattle into the field, and has threated both her and her husband with physical violence if they do not give up their property to him. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03645

1788/04/08

Brearly, David, 1745-1790

Autograph document signed

Title: Land lease from Brearley to Benjamin Smith, also signed by his wife Elizabeth

GLC04842.16

1852/06/27

Pierce, Franklin, 1804-1869

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary Aiken re: acknowledges congratulations from sister-in-law

After winning the Democratic Presidential nomination, he acknowledges congratulations from his sister-in-law, thanks his family and Christian faith.

GLC04927

1911/07/01

Taft, William H. (William Howard), 1857-1930

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Misses Loring re: thanks for notes and books of poems

Thanks for notes and books of poems.

GLC04932.02

1835 ca.

Pierce, Franklin, 1804-1869

Painting

Title: Miniature attributed to Moses B. Russell

Shows young man in a black formal coat. Three-quarters sinister, waist-length, with blue background. Housed in gilt-metal frames set in a fitted leather case with blind rules and stamps. Case: 11 x 8.5 x 1.5 cm (image: 9 x 7 cm.) The miniatures come from the Aiken Family; Mary Aiken was Jane Pierce's sister.

GLC04950.01

1835 ca.

Pierce, Jane M., 1806-1863

Painting

Title: Miniature attributed to Moses B. Russell

Shows young woman in blue dress, white fichu set with a brooch. She has brown curly hair. Three-quarters sinister, waist-length, with blue background. Housed in gilt-metal frames set in a fitted leather case with blind rules and stamps. Case: 10.7 x 8.9 x 1.2 cm (Image: 9.3 x 7.2 cm) The miniatures come from the Aiken Family; Mary Aiken was Jane Pierce's sister.

GLC04950.02

1852/03/18

Clay, Henry, 1777-1852

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Anne Lynch

Writes concerning the recent loss of a gold medal bearing Clay's likeness that had been presented to him by the Clay Association of New York City. Lynch had taken the medal to Daniel Ullmann, chairman of the association, for some "slight improvements," when it was taken from her carriage. Assures Lynch that she is not to blame, and is confident that history will remember that he received the medal, even if he no longer has it. Another copy of the medal was soon cast, and in 1867 the stolen original was found in Switzerland.

GLC04623.03

1840/05/08

Taylor, Zachary, 1784-1850

Letter signed

Title: to Roger Jones

General Taylor, commander of the Army of the South during this period in the second Seminole War, sent this cover letter with enclosed reports (not included) to Major General Jones, adjutant general of the Army in Washington, D.C. One report attested to the bravery of Captain Rains when attacked by Seminoles near Fort King in April, 1840. The other concerned the murder of woman and two children by Seminoles. Written at Fort Brooke

GLC04675.04

1849/08

Clay, Henry, 1777-1852

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Anne C. Lynch

Thanks Lynch for a signed collection of her poems that she sent as a gift. Written at the Allanlee House.

GLC04623.02

1867/06/17

Sherman, William T. (William Tecumseh), 1820-1891

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George A. Custer

Sends orders to Custer for military activities against the Sioux and Cheyenne in "the valley of the Platte." Directs him to "quietly disarm" friendly Indians of horses that appear stolen and send them to Fort McPherson or Fort Segwick. Indicates that if Indians avoid him or try to escape, Custer should kill the adult males and send the women and children to the forts. Links the Indians to "acts of murder and highway Robbery" and asserts that "we cannot afford to wait the slow action of the Tribes." Orders Custer to reject any conferences with the Indians, to "Tell them that you have come…

GLC05068

1860 December

Photograph

Title: [Leaming family reunion photograph]

Includes several detached pieces which appear to be original backing. A note written in blue ink on one piece of backing states that this photograph depicts Edward, Rusle, Charry, Silas T., Lucy, Mack J., Jude, Anna Gould (oldest child), Charles (second child), and parents D. M. and Marry (or Polly) Tucker Leaming. The note indicates that this photograph was taken at a family reunion on the Leaming farm near La Porte. Possibly originally taken by photographer William M. Scott and reprinted in the 1920s. A separate cardboard backing contains the printed image of a building located at Euclid…

GLC05080.05