19 March 1797

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John Adams

Writes that he does not know if he ought to congratulate Adams on becoming the next president, since there are also a lot of issues and heavy responsibilities that come with the office, but expresses his happiness that Adams will be "at the helm of Government." Discusses Adams' inaugural speech and an impending war with France.

GLC02437.06936

5 March 1861

Greeley & McElrath, 1841-1866

Newspaper

Title: New-York Tribune. [Vol. XX, no. 6196 (March 5, 1861)]

Includes Abraham Lincoln's inaugural address and news about the inaugural ceremony. Other articles detail military news, local reports, Congressional updates, public postings, and advertisements.

GLC01509

April 1789

Washington, George, 1732-1799

Autograph manuscript

Title: Inaugural address [leaf from 1st draft of discarded first inaugural = pp.57-58]

Concerning trade and population growth, with allusion to the postal service, newspapers and manufactures. This was a first draft which Washington later discarded. The manuscript was disassembled by Jared Sparks (whose unsigned autograph note "handwriting of Washington" appears in the margin) and leaves or clippings were given away as samples of GW's handwriting. Sparks regarded the document as unimportant since Washington had not actually used this draft. See also GLC# 639.25 and 4443.01.

GLC01589

January 20, 1953

Eisenhower, Dwight D. (Dwight David), 1890-1969

Typed document signed

Title: [First inaugural address]

Signed by Eisenhower on the first page. Focuses on protecting freedom and equality, unity and promoting international economic interdependence. Outlines nine principles to advance peace and freedom throughout the world. "The peace we seek, then, is nothing less than the practice and fulfillment of our whole faith among ourselves and in our dealings with others. This signifies more than the stilling of guns, easing the sorrow of war. More than escape from death, it is a way of life. More than a haven for the weary, it is a hope for the brave."

GLC01548

11 March 1865

Greeley & McElrath, 1841-1866

Newspaper

Title: New York weekly tribune [Vol. XXIV, no. 1226 (March 11, 1865)]

Printing of the text of Abraham Lincoln's second inaugural address and news about the inaugural ceremony and celebrations. Also includes news on the Civil War, local and international news, and updates on Congress. Other printed material includes advertisements, public postings, market value information.

GLC08624

6 March 1865

Earle, John Milton, 1794-1874

Newspaper

Title: Worcester daily spy [Vol. 20, no. 55 (March 6, 1865)]

Printing of Abraham Lincoln's second inaugural address (given March 4th) and news about the inaugural ceremony and events. Inaugural on column 1 of first page. The famous quote is misprinted - "with malice toward no one." Also includes articles on Civil War news, such as the capture of Confederate General Jubel Early's forces by Union General Philip Sheridan. Other news included local news, congressional updates, advertisements, and public postings.

GLC08625

March 14, 1861

Van Valkenburgh, Gerrit S., 1835-1885

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mollie Van Valkenburgh

Written by Gerrit to his sister Mollie. Attempts to justify his decision, as a transplanted Northerner, to side with the South. Mixes support for his adopted home with love for the family he left in the North. He references her letter of from February 12 and says he will answer it now even though she takes six months to respond to him. Says he is at Warren, Arkansas attending court and collecting money. He reports that people in Warren are getting over the political excitement which has been the absorbing topic of conversation. He claims they are ending the talk and preparing for war. He says…

GLC00686.05

4 March 1933

Roosevelt, Franklin D. (Franklin Delano), 1882-1945

Pamphlet signed

Title: Inaugural address of Franklin D. Roosevelt

Title continues, "President of the United States / delivered at the Capitol, Washington, D.C., March 4, 1933." Signed at the end by Roosevelt. First inaugural address. Printed by the United States Government Printing Office, Washington D.C. in large type for easier reading by Roosevelt. Limited edition of special copies. First printing.

GLC00675

March 5, 1861

Kell, John McIntosh, 1823-1900

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Julia Blanche Kell

John McIntosh Kell writes that "I hope to refer the Savannah ready for service day after tomorrow." He makes reference to Yankee slang on the third page. In closing, Kell mentions that he had meant to send a copy of Lincoln's inaugural address and adds that "I do not think it is calculated much to intimidate the President of our Southern Confederacy, nor will it carry much weight in the North."

GLC00684.07

[ April 1789 ]

Washington, George, 1732-1799

Autograph manuscript

Title: Inaugural address [leaf from 1st draft of discarded first inaugural = pp.36-37]

Concerning foreign relations, American trade, manufacture and defense. This was a first draft which Washington later discarded. The manuscript was disassembled by Jared Sparks and leaves or clippings were given away as samples of GW's handwriting. Sparks regarded the document as unimportant since Washington had not actually used this draft. See also GLC 1589 and 4443.01.

GLC00639.25

1861

Davis, Jefferson, 1808-1889

Pamphlet

Title: Inaugural address of President Davis: delivered at the capitol, Monday, February 18, 1861, at 1 o'clock, P.M.

Printed by Shorter & Reid. First Printing. Accompanied by a short description (with price) form 1925.

GLC00822

January 30, 1856

Smith, Gerrit, 1797-1874

Printed letter

Title: to Governor Chase, Ohio

Smith writes to Salmon Portland Chase, Governor of Ohio, also an abolitionist. Expresses his disappointment in Chase's Inaugural Address: "The habit of the whole country is to justify the pretensions of slavery, and, therefore, to adopt the slaveholders' interpretations of the Constitution:- and even Salmon P. Chase is so enslaved to this miserable and guilty habit, as to lack courage and energy to break out of it."

GLC04717.24

5 August 1781

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William Knox

Written at camp near Dobbs Ferry by Brigadier General Knox to his brother William Knox. References William's letter of 25 July 1781. Says he wrote last week and hopes he has received the letter as the post office has been unreliable. It seems that someone in Lucy Knox's family is dying, but Henry says he will not tell her because she "will be afflicted by it beyond moderation." Says her family in England will want to know of this information, and wants to be informed when a Mrs. Winslow will sail for Plymouth, so he can write…

GLC02437.01120

1939

Tilton, Clint Clay, fl. 1939

Pamphlet

Title: Pinkerton and the Baltimore Scare

GLC08880.031

4 March 1865

Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865

Pamphlet

Title: Abraham Lincoln's Second Inaugural Address

GLC08880.150

October 17, 1780

Lovell, James, 1737-1814

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Samuel Holten

Lovell states he received Holten's letter yesterday. Mentions he is sorry to hear about the poor health of someone named Sheldon (possibly Jeremiah Shelden). Mentions that Mr. Partridge lent him a scale of depreciation but that he cannot say if it is as acceptable as the continental one. Expects to soon see a printed account of Holten's elections on the new Constitution. Postscript states that General Ward (possibly Artemas Ward) gave Lovell the enclosed and sends his regards.

GLC01450.020.07

04 March 1829

Jackson, Andrew, 1767-1845

Broadside

Title: First printing of first inaugural address.

GLC08354

04 March 1841

Harrison, William Henry, 1773-1841

Broadside

Title: [National Intelligencer Extra]

Printed presidential inauguration address of William Henry Harrison.

GLC08205

10 November 1863

Morse, N.S., fl. 1862-1864

Newspaper

Title: Daily chronicle & sentinel. [Vol. 27, no. 309 (November 10, 1863)]

Subjects include General Expectation of a Battle in the Vicinity of Chattanooga, Forces Now Occupy Knoxville, Tennessee, Sherman to Command in Tennessee, Meade to Advance Again, The Federals Occupying Charleston, Capture of Bragg's Forage Train, From Charleston - Progress of the Bombardment, Taylor's Victory Over Banks. An editorial extolling the virtue of Washington to serve where needed without regard to position or title makes application of the Revolution to the Civil War in the hope of extinguishing jealousy and envy in sacrifice. A long letter by C.P. Culver on currency describes the…

GLC05959.07.03

1865

Broadside

Title: He Being Dead Yet Speaketh

Quotes Lincoln's statements on the Declaration of Independence, Lincoln-Douglas debates, and various sayings.

GLC09020

6 March 1865

Raymond, Henry J. (Henry Jarvis), 1820-1869

Header Record

Title: Two copies of The New York times [Vol. XIV, no. 4195 (March 6, 1865)] [Decimalized .01-.02]

GLC08822

6 March 1865

Raymond, Henry J. (Henry Jarvis), 1820-1869

Newspaper

Title: The New York times. [Vol. XIV, no. 4195 (March 6, 1865)]

Prints news of Abraham Lincoln's inauguration ceremony and his inaugural address. Other main articles detail events of the Civil War, such as the capture of Confederate General Jubel Early's forces by Union General Philip Sheridan, the occupation of Charlottesville by the Union troops, and news that Confederate General Robert E. Lee is cooperating with Union General William T. Sherman. Other printed material includes auction sales, public notices, employment postings, and advertisements.

GLC08822.02

20 March 1865

Cushing, Edward H., 1829-1879

Newspaper

Title: Houston tri-weekly telegraph. [Vol. 30, no. 154, whole no. 3885 (March 20, 1865)]

Correspondence connected with the resignation of James A. Seddon, General J.E. Johnston & J.B. Hood, Major General Forrest, Lincoln's Inaugural.

GLC05959.54.41

15 March 1865

Brownlow, William Gannaway, 1805-1877

Newspaper

Title: Brownlow's Knoxville Whig and rebel ventilator. [Vol. 2, no.5 (March 15, 1865)]

Sheridan moving upon Lynchburg, President Linocln's inaugural message, Execution of a Yankee Spy.

GLC05959.50.52

1801/03/18

Newspaper

Title: Columbian centinel. [Vol. 35, no. 5 (March 18, 1801)] [damaged]

Whole no. 1773. Damaged on upper right margin. Lacks pp. 3-4. Includes two acts and Jefferson inaugural.

GLC08792