27 March 1866

Lincoln, Mary Todd, 1818-1882

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary Ann Foot

Expresses deep sympathy for the illness of her husband, Senator Solomon Foot, and refers to her own trials, "I pray that our Heavenly Father may be merciful to you . . .and spare you the cup of affliction, which I have been called upon, so freely to drink. I have passed through such a baptism of sorrow as but few have known." Laments that it would have been better if Abraham Lincoln had passed away after an illness so that she would have been able to say goodbye to her husband. Written on mourning stationery.

GLC04923

20 November 1838

Weld, Theodore Dwight, 1803-1895

Manuscript letter signed

Title: to Milton Sutliff

Weld writes to Sutliff, an Ohio abolitionist and lawyer, from the Office of the American Anti-Slavery Society. The Society will be publishing a series of tracts refuting the main objections to abolition, and Weld seeks information on slavery and the relationship between the North and South. The tracts will report "facts and testimony as to the actual condition of the Slaves... Showing that they are overworked, underfed, have insufficient sleep, live in miserable huts... fastening upon them iron collars, yokes, chains, horns and bells, branding them with hot irons, knocking out their teeth,…

GLC04941

23 May 1785

Washington, George, 1732-1799

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Burwell Bassett

Mentions that he would have enjoyed seeing him at Richmond if it had been possible. Remarks that an artist, Mr. Pine, was at Mount Vernon and had to wait for him to return to do his historical painting. Comments on the engagement of his nephew, George Augustine Washington to Fanny [Frances] Bassett, Burrell Bassett's daughter. Expresses his views on marriage, "I have always considered marriage as the most interesting event of ones life. -- The foundation of happiness or misery." States that he does not believe in promoting or preventing a marriage unless it absolutely requires…

GLC04709

1 November 1792

Ellery, William, 1727-1820

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Nancy Ellery

Comments on Nancy's recovery from a smallpox inoculation (variolation). Congratulates her and suggests that she will make a better wife after having smallpox because it must have filled her with patience and resolution, and made her immune. Reports that Nancy's friends in Newport were surprised to learn she had undergone variolation. Ellery has also been inoculated. Comments on his old age. A Member of the Continental Congress from 1776 until 1785, William Ellery was a signer of the Declaration of Independence. Nancy was his daughter.

GLC04780

circa 1802-1813

Rush, Benjamin, 1746-1813

Autograph letter

Title: to Ann Emily Rush Cuthbert

Also written on by Cuthbert, Rush's eldest daughter. He writes, "permit me my dear child to remind you of the promises you made me the evening before we parted. I shall not be happy till I hear of your having fulfilled them. I send you herewith a copy of the ages of your brother's and sisters to be inserted in a blank leaf of the Bible I gave you. It will enable you to remember them with a good wish, or a blessing on their birth days." He includes the names and birthdays of twelve children and concludes with a personal salutation: "your popa & mama were married at Princeton Jany. 11.…

GLC04998.02

9 April 1823

Carroll, Charles, 1737-1832

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William Gibbons

Writing to his overseer regarding a slave he has just purchased, a blacksmith named Clem. Says Clem does not get special treatment but that "he was promised, if sold, that his wife should live with him." Also discusses buying horses. Signed "Ch. Carroll of Carrollton."

GLC04868

15 April 1861

Moore, Andrew Barry, 1807-1873

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mattie Moore

Moore, Governor of Alabama, discusses the Civil War with his daughter following the Battle of Fort Sumter. Expresses pride in Alabama's soldiers. Consoles Mattie in her husband's absence, stating "you must not be uneasy about your husband--rather glory in his ... order, & determination to do his whole duty to his country ... I assure you your patriotism would never have induced you to say to him stay ..." Predicts that Virginia will likely secede from the Union the same day he writes, with other border states soon following. Plans to travel to Pensacola, Alabama. Accompanied by a…

GLC05020

circa 1785

Madison, Dolley, 1768-1849

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Eliza Brooke, Jr.

News of a Quaker community in Philadelphia, where she had recently moved. Includes comments on the marriage of local couples. Signed "D. Payne."

GLC05102

March 1864

Photograph

Title: [Stevensburg, Va. Gen. Judson Kilpatrick, 3d Division, Cavalry Corps, with ladies and staff members on the porch of headquarters]

A print of a photograph of Major General H. Judson Kilpatrick, with wife, another woman, and seven members of his staff. A personalized flag [3rd Div., Cavalry Corps] displayed on the porch has the Latin word "Tuebor" ["I Will Defend"] painted above an ealge clinching an United States flag in the center of a large white circle. The flag has six red and six white horizontal stripes and is bordered with gold braiding. Painted in the stripes are the names and dates of battles. The practice of creating personalized flags was quite common during the war. Other union soldiers are visible in the…

GLC05111.01.0173

circa 1943-1945

United Press

Newspaper clipping

Title: Loveday Now in Persia

One newspaper clipping entitled, "Loveday Now in Persia." Reports that Corporal Robert W. Loveday returned to the United States from Persia (present day Iran).

GLC09953.016

10 May 1943

Holman, Bill, 1903-1987

Newspaper clipping

Title: Nuts and Jolts

One newspaper clipping of a cartoon entiteld "Nuts and Jolts" with a caption that reads, "You can't hire a carpenter or plumber these days. I don't know where we'd be if my wife didn't practice first aid!" Depicts two men sitting in a living room where a majority of broken furniture pieces have been bound together with medicine tape. Illustrated by Bill Holman.

GLC09953.025

21 April 1956

Printed document

Title: [Wedding invitation]

One invitation to the wedding of Mary Margaret Truman and Elbert Clifton Daniel to take place on April 21, 1956.

GLC08878.1479

1935-1959

Various

Header Record

Title: [Collection of letters belonging to Daniel B. Landau, n.d., 1935-1959][Decimalized .001-.505]

Collection of 713 items dated 1935-1959 belonging to Daniel B. Landau and Dorothy K. Landau. Consists of letters, newspaper clippings, financial documents and greeting cards. Primary bulk of collection is of correspondence sent between Daniel B. Landau serving as a naval surgeon in California to his wife, Dorothy K. Landau.

GLC09993

3 September 1943

Knapp, Lynn J., 1909-1983

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Roberta

One letter addressed to Roberta Knapp from Lynn Knap dated September 3, 1943. Brief note on his well-being.

GLC09953.166

3 September 1943

Knapp, Lynn J., 1909-1983

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Roberta

One letter addressed to Roberta Knapp from Lynn Knap dated September 3, 1943. Announces his safe arrival.

GLC09953.167

4 September 1943

Knapp, Lynn J., 1909-1983

Postcard

Title: to Roberta

One postcard addressed to Roberta Knapp from Lynn Knapp dated September 4, 1943.

GLC09953.168

4 September 1943

Knapp, Lynn J., 1909-1983

Telegram

Title: to Roberta

One telegram addressed to Roberta Knapp from Lynn Knapp dated September 4, 1943. Notes that he arrived safe.

GLC09953.169

4 September 1943

Knapp, Lynn J., 1909-1983

Telegram

Title: to Roberta

One telegram addressed to Roberta Knapp from Lynn Knapp dated September 4, 1943. Asks her to write. Written from the barracks.

GLC09953.170

7 October 1943

Knapp, William, 1878-1951

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Roberta

One letter addressed to Roberta Knapp from William Knapp dated October 7, 1943. Writes to soothe her anxiety about Lynn serving abroad. Provides updates.

GLC09953.171

21 November 1943

Knapp, Roberta M., 1912-2004

Telegram

Title: to Roberta

One telegram addressed to Lynn Knapp from Roberta Knapp dated November 21, 1943. Quick note that all is well.

GLC09953.173

3 January 1944

Cullings, Minnie, fl. 1944

V-Mail

Title: to Lynn

One v-mail addressed to Lynn Knapp from Minnie Cullings dated January 3, 1944. Updates him on news related to friends and family.

GLC09953.174

11 June 1946

Jim, fl. 1946

Telegram

Title: to Florence Umbach

One telegram from Jim to Florence Umbach dated June 11, 1946.

GLC09952.040

15 January 1944

Knapp, Roberta M., 1912-2004

V-Mail

Title: to Roberta

One v-mail addressed to Lynn Knapp from Roberta Knapp dated January 15, 1944. Assures him that she is not worried for him.

GLC09953.175

6 April 1944

Knapp, Roberta M., 1912-2004

V-Mail

Title: to Roberta

One v-mail addressed to Lynn Knapp from Roberta Knapp dated April 6, 1944. Details day-to-day life and expresses that she misses him.

GLC09953.177

6 April 1944

Knapp, Roberta M., 1912-2004

V-Mail

Title: to Roberta

One v-mail addressed to Lynn Knapp from Roberta Knapp dated April 6, 1944. Details day-to-day life and expresses that she misses him. Second letter sent following GLC09953.177.

GLC09953.178