5 March 1834

Fillmore, Millard, 1800-1874

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Curtis Dixon

Sends his congratulations on his cousin's marriage and jokes that he believes "a state of matrimony is upon the whole the best state in the Union, and will be the last to yield to the sundering doctrine of nullification, and that there is little danger to be apprehended from the opposite extreme of consolidation."

GLC05575

1849

Johnson, D.C., fl. 1912

Book

Title: [Scraps no. 1., 1849. New Series].

Cartoons satirizing changing social mores, especially the changing role of women in society and politics. Includes cartoons showing men asking permission of wives and mothers before engaging in activities and a gallant woman proposing to a bashful young man, who says he must ask his mother's permission. Lithographed. Imprint reads: "Sketched, Etched and Published By D. C. Johnston." Stab stitched with original yellow wrappers.

GLC05703

24 April 1834

Whittier, John G., 1807-1892

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Samuel J. May

Whittier writes to May, an ardent abolitionist: "Until connected with the Cause of Anti-Slavery I never knew what friendship was... engaged in this holy cause of Truth & Love, I have found high & pure hearts beating in perfect unison... No matter what may be our creed- whether we follow Socinius or Fox, or Calvin,- we are all brethren." Discusses the engagement of abolitionist William Lloyd Garrison to Helen Eliza Benson: "It will quiet the fears of some of our good Colonisationists that our friend G. might some day or other practice upon the thing of Amalgamation- and, smitten by…

GLC05720

3 December 1870

Lee, Mary Custis, 1808-1873

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Colonel Marshall

Possibly to Colonel Charles Marshall, Lee's aide during the Civil War. Mary writes "to collect some incidents in the early life of my husband." States she is "too feeble and unwell to do the subject justice" and asks him to correct errors in dates. Asks that her name not be used. States he had included a sheet with extracts of letters Lee wrote to her (included). Says that when she is well again she can supply more letters and information. The handwritten sheet of dated extracts she includes deal with subjects such as Lee's good treatment of slaves, the death of Stonewall Jackson, the…

GLC05728

24 December 1848

Hale, Artemas, fl. 1848

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his wife

Hale heard a sermon by Mr. Allen and thinks the man should have followed up his preaching by urging people to live a religious life as evidence of their faith. He also discusses the session of Congress between the end of December and the 4th of March. He wishes his wife a Merry Christmas.

GLC05508.119

18 April 1938

Oursler, Fulton, 1893-1952

Typed letter signed

Title: to John

Oursler offers condolence to John after the death of his wife. He comforts his friend by reminding him of his faith. He writes of one man who did not believe in an after life and the sense of utter hopelessness that man faced when his wife died. He also tells of an Agnostic who suddenly gained faith when his brother died. He closes the letter by quoting Robert Ingersoll.

GLC05508.199

circa 1870

Beadle, J.H., 1840-1897

Broadside

Title: Life in Utah or the mysteries and crimes of Mormonism; being an expose of their secret rites and ceremonies.

Title continues: "WITH A FULL AND AUTHENTIC HISTORY OF POLYGAMY AND THE MORMON SECT, FOR ITS ORIGIN TO THE PRESENT TIME." Illustrated advertisement for a book with this title. Broadside at foot reads: "PLEASE POST THIS UP IN A CONSPICUOUS PLACE."

GLC05154

13 May 1806

Marshall, John, 1755-1835

Autograph endorsement signed

Title: [Certifying "true copy" a Thomas Jefferson letter to John Walker]

Marshall's endorsement certifies this "true copy from the original shown me by Mr. Walker which I believe to be in the hand writing of Mr. Jefferson." James Madison also certified the letter, but his certification is written in Marshall's hand. The letter, dated 13 April 1803, concerns an alleged affair that Jefferson had had with the wife of John Walker. Jefferson was being attacked in the press. He expressed regret that he had not met with Walker earlier and talks about the newspaper writers and newspapers who he thinks should be silenced.

GLC05506

19 August 1940

Davis, James, fl. 1940

Typed letter signed

Title: to G. F. Robinson

Davis believes Willkie will be the next President. He discusses the passing of his wife, the life they had together and the one she now has in heaven. Briefly mentions aid to Britain. Written on Stationery of the Senate Committee on Finance.

GLC05508.082

3 January 1855

Jackson, Thomas J. "Stonewall", 1824-1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his uncle

A heartfelt letter noting the spiritual guidance that Jackson's uncle gave to Jackson's now deceased wife, Ellie. Jackson expresses thanks for his uncle's condolence after her passing. He discusses his sadness and changed outlook on life. Jackson also writes of his faith in God overlooking him.

GLC05508.006

circa May 1, 1850

Burnet, David G., fl. 1830-1870

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mattie

Burnet writes to a young girl who is feeling swings in emotion, and ascribes the problem to excessive indulgence in "fashionable amusements." He advises putting "a philosophical curb on our enjoyments and restrain[ing] them from exciting us too much," and preserving "our minds from too great depression by contemplating the transitory nature of all earthly things." The rest of the letter continues with family news and concludes with general marriage advice.

GLC05508.056

8 December 1897

Eliot, Charles William, 1834-1926

Typed letter signed

Title: to Rev. E.M. Fairchild

Written in response to a letter from Fairchild. Elliot agrees that the Roman and Anglican churches do not recognize the equality of sexes in their marriage rituals. He wishes that advocates of gender equality were not so determined to assert that the sexes are alike. Eliot views denominational strife as just one part of the conflict between individualism and socialism. He mentions changes to the Kansas educational system that he thinks are detrimental.

GLC05508.095

circa 1850-1855

English, John G., fl. 1827-1869

Diary

Title: [Mississippi cotton plantation diary and journal]

Signed in inner front cover in August 1850, where English notes that his father, James English, moved from Kingsport, Tennessee to Madison County, Alabama in 1818. Records that James took him, and left his sister in Salem, North Carolina, and his brother in college at Granville, Tennessee. In the first two pages, English recalls his youth: a trip to New Orleans in 1827, working for John W. Lane of Livingston, Alabama, and managing a large warehouse for Robert King of Knoxville, Tennessee in 1833. Records events, such as the purchase of slaves in 1835 and a business trip to New York in May…

GLC05496

4 September 1779

Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Catherine Greene

Written by Major General Greene to his wife Catharine. Says she must be away or he would have received a letter from her. Says her last letter was very melancholy. Believes she would not leave him under this impression for a month if she feels better. Stresses his impatience to hear from her. Emotionally states "If you love me, if you regard my peace and happiness, let me hear from you." Asks if she has read "Pupil of Pleasure," a book Greene apparently sent his wife. Asks specifically about the character Mrs. Homespun. Expresses his love for her profusely and says he misses her immensely…

GLC05624

1909

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

Header Record

Title: Letters to his wife Nellie re: appointments, personal [decimalized]

GLC05585

16 November 1863

Rawlins, John A., 1831-1869

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary E. Hurlbut

Discusses his love for her and Ulysses Grant's drinking problem. To his fiancée, with pencil lines between the pen. On Grant's drinking: "The necessity of my presence has made almost absolute, by the free use of intoxicating spirits liquors at Head Quarters which last nights developments showed me had reached to the General commanding. I am the only one here (his wife not being with him) who can stay it in that direction & prevent evil consequences resulting from it. I had hoped but it appears vainly his New Orleans experience would prevent him ever again indulging with this his worst…

GLC05606

8 October 1781

Clift, Samuel, fl. 1777

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sally Clift

Clift, a captain in the Continental Army from Connecticut, writes to his wife describing preparations for siege of Yorktown: "till night before last we erected our first parallel within 600 Yards of the Enemies Lines, we shall continue to approach nearer & nearer till the Enemy fall into our hands." Also mentions casualties, his good health, and missing her.

GLC05307

1906-1908

Edison, Thomas Alva, 1847-1931

Photograph

Title: Five rare kinetososcope (moving pictures) still photos

The still photos are: #1 "The Terrible Kids" (scene 9) 10.5 x 13.2 cm, "A Dumb Hero" (scene 5) 12.5 x 15.0, "Bridal Couple dodging cameras" (scene 5) 13.2 x 15.7, "A Race for Millions" (scene 4) 13.1 x 15.7, "Tale the Autumn Leaves Told" (scene 5) 13.2 x 15.7. With Library of Congress copyright stamp on verso, noting date received and copyright number assigned.

GLC07616.09

March 1789

Washington, George, 1732-1799

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John Fairfax

Before leaving Mount Vernon to serve his first term as President of the United States, Washington instructs Fairfax regarding management of the estate. States that all matters should ultimately be directed by his nephew, Major George Augustine Washington. Encourages Fairfax to manage Mount Vernon more diligently, stating "I have a very good opinion of your honesty, sobriety and industry, and now is the time to give me proofs of your capacity and skill." Laments the current condition of his manor, stating "it is idle and vain for me to attempt to stall feed any kind of Meats; when I have…

GLC07487

14 November 1786

Cook, David, fl. 1751-1823

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Writes to offer himself as "a candidate to your Excellency, for an appointment to command a Company of Artillery" in the expedition to "quell" the Indians in the Western territories or any other expedition. Writes that Knox knows of his service in the war as well as the suffering he endured. Has "lost all that was dear to me in this world (my children excepted)" and would like to "remove my person from the scene of my late unhappy loss." Writes that since he is not at present engaged in any business, he would be able to raise a company at short notice.

GLC02437.03337

4 March 1783

Nicolas, Lewis, 1717-1807

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Colonel Nicola writes from General [Horatio] Gates's Quarters. Recommends Sergeant Coombs, of the Invalid Regiment, for a leave of absence to see his wife in Weatherfield, Connecticut. Sends his respects to Lucy, Henry's wife.

GLC02437.09675

10 December 1782

Carleton, Osgood, 1742-1816

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Recommendation for a leave of absence for James Wheland]

Carleton, Lieutenant Commander of the Invalid Regiment, recommends Wheland for a thirty day furlough so he may spend time with his wife, who is sick. Directs his recommendation to Major Doughty (possibly John Doughty).

GLC02437.09558

February 12, 1800

Cobb, David, 1748-1830

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Cobb bemoans the loss of George Washington and updates Knox on marriages.

GLC02437.07369

13 May 1784

Colerus, Christian de, fl. 1776-1784

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Major Colerus seeks to obtain four months pay for his service in 1776 and 1777. Notes that his wife has died, and "with her all my Happiness is Vanished."

GLC02437.02997

November 1786

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph document

Title: [Dr. Cochran's certificate in the case of Dr. Hortons widow]

Marked "copy." Draft in Knox's hand. Certifies that, as Surgeon General of the Army in 1777, Cochran had the right of appointing assistant surgeons when necessary, and that he did appoint Dr. Jonathan Horton as assistant to Dr. Stafford in the state of New Jersey. Specifies what pay Horton was offered. Certifies that Horton died, while in service, of "a contagion and a fever." Explains why he believes Horton's widow should be eligible for financial support by the United States. See GLC02437.03329 for a related document.

GLC02437.03358