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1723/01/01

Livingston, John, 1714-1786

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert and Alida Livingston re: New Year's brief

John sends his grandparents his best wishes for the new year. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01538

1744/01/01

Hansen, Hendrick R., fl. 1744

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: familial respects

Hendrick Hansen, the son of Robert, Jr.'s sister Alida, writes his uncle to declare his devotion to him, and to state his wish that Robert, Jr. will "further and promote" his education. He also sends his blessing for the New Year.

GLC03107.02691

1715/12/31

Livingston, John

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Philip Livingston re: lack of correspondence

John writes that he has only received about one letter from Philip in the past two years, and asks if something is amiss that he should be aware of. He sends warm wishes for the new year, and mentions some beaver trading transactions. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02433

1725/02

Livingston, Henry, 1714-1799

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert and Alida Livingston re: best wishes for a happy New Year

Henry Livingston, the son of Gilbert Livingston, sends his grandparents warm greetings for the New Year.

GLC03107.01625

1865/05/23

Photograph

Title: Grand Review of the Armies of Grant and Sherman. Reviewing stand

E. & H. T. Anthony & Co., publisher. Caption: "Grand Review of the Great Veteran Armies of Grant and Sherman at Washington, on the 23d and 24th May, 1865. The Army of the Potomac. The stand in front of the President's House occupied by the President and Cabinet, Grant and Sherman, and Reviewing Officers."

GLC05137.253

1865/05/23

Photograph

Title: Grand Review of the Armies of Grant and Sherman. Maj. Gen. Humphrey and Staff

E. & H. T. Anthony & Co., publisher. Caption: "Grand Review of the Great Veteran Armies of Grant and Sherman at Washington, on the 23d and 24th May, 1865. The Army of the Potomac. Looking up Pennsylvania Avenue from the Treaury Buildings. Maj. Gen. Humphrey and Staff, and 2d Army Corps passing in review."

GLC05137.254

1865/05/23

Photograph

Title: Grand Review of the Armies of Grant and Sherman. Maj. Gen. Humphrey and Staff

E. & H. T. Anthony & Co., publisher. Negative by Brady & Co., Washington. Same as GLC 5137.254. Caption: "Grand Review of the Great Veteran Armies of Grant and Sherman at Washington, on the 23d and 24th May, 1865. The Army of the Potomac. Looking up Pennsylvania Avenue from the Treaury Buildings. Maj. Gen. Humphrey and Staff, and 2d Army Corps passing in review." With tax stamp.

GLC05137.255

1865/05/23

Photograph

Title: Grand Review of the Armies of Grant and Sherman. Maj. Gen. Frank Blair and Staf

E. & H. T. Anthony & Co., publisher. Negative by Brady & Co., Washington. Caption: "Grand Review of the Great Veteran Armies of Grant and Sherman at Washington, on the 23d and 24th May, 1865. The Army of the Potomac. Looking up Pennsylvania Avenue from the Treaury Buildings. Maj. Gen. Frank Blair and Staff and 15th Army Corps passing in Review." With tax stamp.

GLC05137.256

1865/04/15

Photograph

Title: Residence of Lieut. Gen. Grant

R. Newell, Philadelphia. Handwritten identification on verso: "Residence of Lieut. Gen. Grant As it appeared April 15th - 1865" Building in the city decorated with patriotic bunting.

GLC05137.161

1801/01/01

Goorich, Elizur, fl. 1799-1809

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Stephen Twining re: election tied between Thomas Jefferson and Aaron Burr

Date obscured but docketed 1801. Writes with his wishes for a Happy New Year and "entrance upon the nineteenth Century." Adds that "[t]he votes are even between Jefferson and Burr. [.... ] Never were men more seriously alarmed than our republican friends - they do not hesitate to say that Mr. Burr is not fit for the office." Goodrich also asks for the opinion of local leaders. With postscript that Dexter has been named Sec of Treasury. Samuel Dexter replaced James McHenry as Secretary of War in June 1800. Upon the resignation of Oliver Wolcott as Secretary of the Treasury, Adams…

GLC05754.02

1955/04/05

Kades, Charles L., 1906-1996

Typed letter signed

Title: To: John H. Hilldring.

Congratulating Hilldring for the award and apologizing because he is unable to attend the dinner because he has another commitment; to go to his "stepdaughter's college for Father's Day."

GLC06196.057

28 December [1863]

Wheeler, Lysander, 1837-1917

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his sister Martha

Remarks on a recent sermon he heard at the Post Chapel. He reports on the deaths of soldiers and soldiers' family members. Addressing his brother-in-law, he writes about a group of drafted men from Michigan that are presently at camp. Inquires about the "Sons of T" [The Sons of Temperance] and his membership status. Continued on December 19th. Wishes his family a happy new year. Describes holiday festivities between the soldiers and officers.

GLC07460.067

14 August 1944