1791/01/29

Camer, Abraham, fl. 1791

Autograph document signed

Title: Account of Henry Livingston (1753-1823)

The charge on the account is for "To spending 2 Days Man & horse inviting people to the Old Gentlema[n]s Funral." Most likely refers to Henry's father, Robert Livingston, Jr., who died November/December 1790.

GLC03107.03788

1869/05/10

Russell, Andrew J., 1829-1902

Header Record

Title: The Joining of the rails [six albumen photographs of railroad] [decimalized]

GLC04481

1869/05/10

Russell, Andrew J., 1829-1902

Photograph

Title: Joining of the rails at Promontory Point [Russell #227]

GLC04481.01

1779/11/04

Adams, John, 1735-1826

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Elbridge Gerry

A fond leave-taking signed "God bless you" at the end. The letter also discusses his firm belief in the need for separate powers, his acceptance of an appointment as commissioner to France and his wish that Gerry might send him intelligence from America.

GLC04425

1889/12/28

Grant, Frederick D., 1850-1912

Letter

Title: To: Mr. Childs

He read Child's book, "Recollections of General Grant." He believes his father did not have better friends than Mr. Childs and Mr. Drexel. Includes news about Ida and himself since their arrival in Vienna.

GLC04360.010

1865/07/30

Archer, Edward R., fl. 1830-1917

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his sister

Details Archer's life from his departure from London bound for Bermuda on June 13, 1864 to his return from Florida through the blockade on March 23, 1865. "...[I] made every narrow escape from, starving to death, and being eaten up by alligators..." Included in his travelogue are the ruminations undertaken by himself and several other Confederates through Bermuda, Havana, Florida's marshy coasts, through St Marks Tallahassee and Quincy to Albany and Macon before finally discovering the fate of the Confederacy. Numerous graphite additions have been inserted into the text in a hand rather…

GLC01896.079

1889/08/08

Goodwin, Mary Frances, fl. 1860-1890

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Dr. Jeffery

Explanation of why Maimie is in Roanoke, news of the death of Hanna Fitz-Hugh, discussion of Jeffery's and her own personal ailments [rheumatism], fondness for Roanoke which she visits in an attempt"to sun up" and feel better, mentions fondness for the town of Danville, courting "some beaux," continuing that "Mr. Blair is not related to me but his wife's family is connected-- There is no "Miss" Blair - so I had no rival,- but there is a young Mr. Blair which is a great deal better don't you think so?" Also mentions going to St-Louis in the winter, loss of trunk.

GLC01896.120

1865/01/14

Archer, Edward R., fl. 1830-1917

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his father

Archer announces that the "Hawk" has been sold at public auction for a little more than ten thousand pounds, leaving a balance of more than five thousand pounds outstanding to cover travel costs. A ship built for a "particular" purpose [blockade running], the Hawk would require a complete refit to be useable by the buyer and that, Archer asserts, depressed the price. Most of the letter continues the theme of his previous letter to his mother in which he refers to his father [GLC 1896.071]. Archer claims that he is totally broke and informs Edward that he is going to use the proceeds of his…

GLC01896.072

1901/06/15

Swift, A. J., fl. 1890-1900

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Aaron Jeffery

Apologizes for not writing sooner but his loss of sight made writing very difficult and his life very miserable. He enquires about the well-being of his "dear Cousin," reports that Mag has been sick with "cold pains in all her limbs" [symptoms of malaria] and the prospects for leaving New Orleans for Alabama on the advice of their doctor who claims that a "change of air" will cure "Mag's" malaria. Mentions news of family and aquaintances.

GLC01896.142

1864/01/01-1864/12/31

Archer, Edward R., fl. 1830-1917

Diary

Title: [Diary] London

Archer's 1864 diary written mostly while in London and also while travelling throughout Europe. Lists daily activities and other happenings such as disease spreading on board ships, etc. Green patterned book cloth with gold stamped titles. (22 Jan) "Called on Mr. Mason and delivered letter of introduction from Pa"; (15 Feb) "Went to Argyle Rooms - a negro was put out. I was glad...that the English do not put the negro on the same footing as the white man," (22 Feb) "5 Pirates were hanged today at Newgate prison." (23 Feb) "Went to Blakleys Ordnance Works to look at guns and &c."; (26…

GLC01896.158

1864/03/18-1864/11/15

Archer, Edward R., fl. 1830-1917

Letterbook

Title: [Copy Book of E. R. Archer]

"Wedgewood's Improved Copy Book." Letterpress copy book from Europe to Archer's family and fellow officers in the C.S.V.N. [Confederate States Volunteer Navy] with index of letters copied. Written while visiting London and Bermuda. On the cover it indicates the number of the book as '1'. Blue and white printed paper covers, product label pasted to front cover, tissue paper leaves. (18 Mar) "Some of my letters have been destroyed whist running the Blockade … You are now ready to supply Genl Beauregard with a 15" gun."; (29 Mar) "[Allow] us to make our sortie amongst the enemies fleet which…

GLC01896.159

1878/07/20-1878/12/31

Archer, Edward R., fl. 1830-1917

Diary

Title: Memorandum book of E.R. Archer

Front cover: "Notes on a trip to Europe in 1878--" Inside back cover: "Memorandum book of E. R. Archer Richmond, Virginia July 20, 1878." From the front [to back], the book acts as a narrative diary, and includes drawings and descriptions of machinery for water works, steel manufacturing, and other industrial pursuits. From the back [to front], the book is an expense account beginning shortly before Archer embarked on the trip. The middle of the book recounts vacation in Ireland, Scotland, London, Paris and Germany with a list of purchases made in these countries. Calf bound, title…

GLC01896.161

1878/08/04-1878/10/01

Archer, Edward R., fl. 1830-1917

Letterbook

Title: [Copy book of E.R. Archer]

"Wedgewood's Improved Copy Book." Letterpress copy book from Europe to Archer's family and friends. The index of letters copied on the inside front cover indicates a much longer list of correspondence [and a longer journey] than is presently contained in the copy book. Index includes 39 letters dating 1878/08/02-1878/12/05. Also, includes one loose sheet of paper reading: "Kirkwood's book on Filtration contains descriptions of the following water works (Contents)". Blue and white printed paper covers, product label, 12.5 x 9 cm pasted to front cover, tissue paper leaves.

GLC01896.162

1900/07/02

Hobson, Fannie, fl. 1890-1900

Autograph letter signed

Title: to [Edward R. Archer]

Discusses the health of Maimie and Aaron [Jeffery], and their baby boy--all of whom are recovering from illness. Also, family members going to Mrs. Morris' funeral, the death of Pem Crenshaw who died from "malarial fever" [malaria], Aaron's bout with "Cholria [sic] Morbus" [Cholera], and Fannie's anxiousness to read the contents of Edward [R. Archer's] last letter to Maimie. Also mentions Fannie's family trip planned to Europe with Richard [Jeffery] and the Archer children [Virginia and Edward], and Mamie Lacy's sugery for her broken nose.

GLC01896.133

1862/10/09

Jeffery, Roberta, fl. 1850-1899

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Fanny Timberlake

Roberta describes her family's nighttime escape from Norfolk to Petersburg, aboard a baggage car, and then there further traveling to Richmond, Lynchburg and Buchanan. Includes a description of accommodations and prices of goods in Petersburg and an account of the family's eventual return to Richmond. Includes news about battle deaths and quick anectdotes. In pencil on the wrapper of the letter is a note from Aaron Jeffery to his cousin [Fanny] begging her to tell him the state of "my affairs" and bemoaning the news that the "servants" are "behaving badly about the care of the household." He…

GLC01896.050

1900/07

Book

Title: A trip from Berlin C. to the Loewe Works

Souvenir photograph album. Ludwig, Loewe & Co., Berlin, N. W. "Eine Fahrt von Berlin C. naen den Werken von Ludw. Loewe & Co. A-G. ['A Trip from Berlin C. to the Loewe Works']." Cover art includes "Ludw. Loew & Co." seal and an U.S. and German flag crossed. Photographs include a number of places and happenings in Berlin, and many of the Works itself.

GLC01896.204

[n.y.]/04/02

Rogers, Matilda, fl. 1817-1834

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Johnston Livingston re: safe arrival in New York

Matilda informs Johnston of her safe arrival in New York, where she has happily met with their extended family.

GLC03107.04069

1833/02/16

Tillotson, Howard, fl. 1833

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Johnston Livingston re: news from New York

Apparently written by a friend of Johnston's from New York. Howard informs Johnston of various social activities he has engaged in and gives news of mutual childhood friends. He also writes that a fancy hotel just opened on Fulton Street, and seems to be quite successful. Address leaf on p.4.

GLC03107.04076

1833/10/17

Livingston, Mary Lawrence, 1821-1833

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Johnston Livingston re: news of friends and family

Written by Johnston's youngest sister. Mary informs Johnston that a young man who used to live with them was recently killed while working on a ship, and that their Aunt Maria just sold her house. She also describes a trip to New York where she saw her first play.

GLC03107.04080

1834/01/12

Rogers, Matilda, fl. 1817-1834

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Johnston Livingston re: news since Johnston's return to college

Matilda writes the letter as Johnston has just returned to college after a holiday at home, and sends news of friends and family. She describes a trip to Oak Hill and the Manor, and the news shared by friends and family.

GLC03107.04084

[n.y.]/05/21

Livingston, ?

Letter

Title: to Johnston Livingston re: cleaning and repairing the house

Apparently written by a sister of Johnston Livingston. She explains that she has been busy cleaning and repairing the house, which has kept her from writing a proper letter. She also writes about her desire to travel out of the country, and also describes a magic show she plans to see the following day.

GLC03107.04088

1803/10/13

Adams, John Quincy, 1767-1848

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Thomas B. Adams re: travel plans to meet brother in Frankfort

Adams writes that he shall not arrive in Frankfort until 2 days hence as "my luck ... has been so untoward since I began this journey that I can reckon upon nothing as to time -- for one accident after another has delayed us to such a degree that my patience is almost exhausted."

GLC07561

February 8, 1863

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

He is currently onboard a steamer and will reach Fortress Monroe at midnight.

GLC07705.136

1839/11/07

Lee, Robert E., 1807-1870

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John MacKay

A fine personal letter, written aboard the steamboat "Malta" on the Missouri River, commenting on various topics to his friend, Jack MacKay, whom he met at West Point. Lee comments on the Seminole War that "It is high time that they abandoned it...." Lee tells of his family's summer vacation in the Blue Ridge Mountains and his work in Missouri "I have been studying mud and water," working at St. Louis harbor and pulling snags from the Missouri River.

GLC06752.01

1862/02/12

Kelly, James R., fl. 1861-1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary Kelly

The weather has been bad. The regiment moved 16 miles east of their former position at Branch Bridge. The journey, made by rail, proved disastrous as the train let them off in a field with no tents. Two days later another train picked them up and brought them to their current camp where they spent another two days without tents. He has a cold. He mentions rumors of the success of Burnsides' expedition on Roanoke Island. [section dated 2/14/1862] The company moved out last night and took no tents with them. He did not go with them.

GLC04197.17