19 March 1918

Pershing, fl. 1918

Cablegram

Title: Recommendation for Col. Dawes from General Pershing

He writes that Col. Dawes has rare business qualifications which enable him to carry out the duties of the position better than anyone else.

GLC02679.63

February 1, 1919

Varaigns, H., fl. 1919

Typed letter signed

Title: to General Dawes

A written testimony to show they agree with France's recent public recognition for his services.

GLC02679.64

6 July 1919

Wegand, fl. 1919

Typed letter signed

Title: to General Dawes

In recognition of the services he performed with regard to the Franco-American cooperation.

GLC02679.65

10 May 1876

Evans, Lyden, fl. 1913

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Horatio L. Wait

A letter of introduction for Henry W. Raymond. He hopes Wait will do everything to make his stay in Chicago comfortable.

GLC08284.053

9 January 1868

Autograph letter signed

Title: to E.A. Preshay

Letter of introduction for Fellows, now the director of a bank.

GLC02745.082

3 June 1877

Lee, James W., fl. 1877

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

Lee is recommending J Wiley Carr for an appointment in any department in Washington D.C.

GLC09400.253

February 16, 1864

Gillmore, Quincy Adams, 1825-1888

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Wager Halleck

General Gillmore writes to Halleck, Commander in Chief of the United States Army. Requests "two or three active and educated Brig. Generals, one of whom should date from before the middle of April 1862." General Cullum previously informed Gillmore that General John Hatch may be assigned under Gillmore. Recommends M. R. Morgan, Commissary of the 10th Army Corps, for appointment to the position of Brigadier General. Reports that he previously assigned General Truman Seymour to command in Florida, and has established a camp of instruction for colored troops near Jacksonville, Florida under…

GLC02463.05

February 6, 1788

Brett, Piercy, fl. 1788-1792

Manuscript letter

Title: [Estimates of clothing from Genl Maunsell]

Written in the hand of Henry Knox. Brett encloses "an estimate of the expence of clothing from one man to eight hundred..." for Maunsell to forward to General Henry Knox, Secretary at War. Notes that Maunsell recommended him as an agent for procuring soldiers' clothing for Knox. Title from docket.

GLC02437.03786

2 July 1863

Members of Seventh Regiment, Rhode Island Volunteers

Autograph document signed

Title: [members of the seventh regiment, Rhode Island Volunteers express regrest regarding the dismissal of Captain Ethan A. Jenks]

Members of the Seventh Regiment praise Jenks' service and object to his dismissal, stating that "His career has been marked by patient endurance and fair answering devotion to the cause of Our ... Country."

GLC02750.050

16 July 1863

Smith, James, fl. 1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Abraham Lincoln

Smith, Governor of Rhode Island, informs President Lincoln that "the first notice which Captain Ethan A. Jenks received of the commission on the charge made against him was the order dismissing him from Service, while on duty at the Siege of Vicksburg, and also that the charge is untrue."

GLC02750.054

February 11, 1864

Bliss, Zenas Randall, 1835-1900

Autograph letter signed

Title: to members of the Board of Examination

Colonel Bliss states that Captain Ethan A. Jenks has received authority to appear before the Board of Examination. Recommends Jenks to the Board, stating that "For bravery, energy, coolness, and devotion to the cause of the Union, he is unsurpassed by any Officer in the Reg't." Written at Camp Burnside.

GLC02750.015

13 June 1862

Dewey, Orville S., fl. 1861-1902

Autograph letter signed

Title: to [Norman R. Dewey]

Some new officers in his company wrote a scathing letter to the paper attacking him. The primary culprit is someone at a country paper. Capt. Alberger and Capt. Cluney recommended him for promotion.

GLC02161.026

5 June 1866

Hitchcock, P. W.

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Amos J. Harding

Harding's request to receive his papers was accepted, and the papers are enclosed. Glad to know that Harding is successful and does not need or wish for office. Regrets that he could not accomplish something for Harding when he did wish it as it would have been well deserved. In his last letter, Harding wrote that he "would not take nothing from the present administration." Hitchcock wants to know if Harding means that he does not "approve the course of the present administration, and therefore would accept nothing at its hands?" Would be glad to hear from Harding or to serve Harding as…

GLC02178.13

23 June 1869

Hope, James Barron, 1829-1887

Autograph letter signed

Title: to the board of visitors of William & Mary College

Recommending Alfriend for the position of Chair of Belle-Lettres.

GLC05344.05.04

24 June 1869

Manson, D.F., fl. 1869

Autograph letter signed

Title: to the board of visitors of William & Mary College

Recommendation for Alfriend to the vacant chair of Belle-Lettres. Signed by eight professors.

GLC05344.05.05

February 26, 1833

Rush, Richard, 1780-1859

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Francis P. Blair

Expresses his regrets that Blair was not elected public printer. Rush had lobbied to help Blair get this office, as he had informed him in a previous letter (see GLC03209.18).

GLC03209.19

Circa 1879

Tarbell, Jonathan, fl. 1877-1879

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

This is a series containing one small notecard, a separate docket, and a separate envelope, all in regards to the resignation of Judge Orlin

GLC09400.117

6 June 1875

Tilley, M.E., Mrs., fl. 1875

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

This letter from Mrs. Tilly covers a few topics. The major topic is her asking the Senator for support in being re-appointed to her job, at a higher salary on the 1st of July. She asks the Senator to remember her, and put in a good word in for her. Tilley also remarks on the weather in Washington D.C. She also briefly mentions a robbery at the treasury that was recently in the newspapers.

GLC09400.012

22 May 1877

Taggart, James, fl. 1877

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

James Taggart wrote to Senator Bruce in thanks for helping him get a job in the treasury. Also mentions that he used Bruce's name during the examination.

GLC09400.014

January 27, 1879

Little, Finnis H., fl. 1879

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

A letter of thanks to Senator Bruce for an appointment in Washington D.C.

GLC09400.024

17 December 1879

Ville, James L., fl. 1879

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

A letter from James Ville that is asking the Senator Bruce if there is anything he can do to help Ville in gaining a position in Washington D.C., as a messenger, or any other capacity. Ville starts by introducing himself and outlining his education. He also offers to get letters of recommendations form business men in Richmond where he previously worked.

GLC09400.026

19 May 1879

Deason, J.B., fl. 1879

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

This is a note of introduction for Charles Lee to Senator Bruce from J.B Deason. This letter just asks that if there is anything the Senator can do for Charles it would be appreciated.

GLC09400.009

23 June 1879

Lee, Charles, 1731-1782

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

From Charles Lee who was introduced to Senator Bruce by Deason in the previous letter. It asks the Senator for help in Colorado that he can provide by letter or otherwise.

GLC09400.010

25 June 1880

Hill, James, fl. 1876-1880

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

A recommendation letter to Senator Bruce mentioning Mr. Ino Fuller who wants to be employed as a rail agent. Since another train is being added for the mail service.

GLC09400.016

25 June 1880

Fuller, Ino B., fl. 1880

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

An application for the position of Postal Clerk on the Rail Road, it was forwarded with a letter of recommendation by James Hill.

GLC09400.017