1836/06/28

Madison, Dolley, 1768-1849

Autograph note signed

Title: to Eliza Lee re: sending large lock of James Madison's hair on day of his death

Note reading "James Madison's Hair" with the date. It appears to be written on the address panel of letter (not present). The large lock of hair is colored mostly gray and blond.

GLC07525

1815/11/29

Adams, John Quincy, 1767-1848

Letter

Title: to William Eustis re: relations with the British (in hand of Louisa Adams)

"...[I]f we intend to hold our right as valid we must be prepared to maintain it by force. Early in the course of the summer, the British Governement determined to maintain and to encrease [sic] their naval armaments on the Canadian Lakes this very significant measure appears to have been understood by our Government who have properly taken the hint and determined upon corresponding armaments on our side." Text and signature written entirely in hand of Louisa C. Adams.

GLC07615

[1867]/01/12

Lincoln, Mary Todd, 1818-1882

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Leonard Swett re: opposing re-election of [Lyman] Trumbull

"[K]nowing all [Trumbull's] cold selfish treachery towards [Lincoln], can you not write today, to influential parties in S. and tell them the whole truth." Mrs. Lincoln also denies Mrs. McGuinness the gift of Lincoln's cane, calling her a "low Copperhead." Written on mourning stationery.

GLC07619

1866/03/29

Van Buren, fl. 1866

Autograph note signed

Title: To: J.Q.A. Ward. Re: thanks and praise to Ward for his work [bust of the late President Van Buren] and kindness from Mrs. Van Buren (most likely the late President's daughter-in-law).

Written on stationary trimmed in black and the letters "VB" imprinted in top margin.

GLC06343.290

1886/11/20

Rillegible, A.F., fl. 1886

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mrs. [Lucretia] Garfield

Written on blue, laid "Office of Public Buildings and Grounds" stationary [envelope labeled as such]. The friend is confident in the mutual interest between Ward and Mrs. Garfield to meet each other, since Ward is the sculptor of the President Garfield memorial pedestal.

GLC06343.249

1889/06/24

Garfield, Lucretia Rudolph, 1832-1918

Autograph letter signed

Title: to General [James] Barnett

Paper bordered in black trim and bearing mark "LRG" [Lucretia R. Garfield]. Re: interest in meeting Mr. Ward when she is next in New York.

GLC06343.252

1865/03/21

Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Edwin M. Stanton re: arranging trip to review troops at City Point

"Mrs. L. proposes 3 P.M. Thursday, and says she can not be ready sooner. Let it be so." (Mary Todd Lincoln had an infamous fit of jealousy over her husband's accompaniment by General Ord's wife during this trip.)

GLC06756

1861 ca.

Brady, Mathew B., 1823-1896

Photograph

Title: Mrs. Lincoln at age Forty-three

Mary Lincoln wears an attractive, dark, floral print gown and gloves. Inscription on recto "Brady New York." Graphite notation on verso 'Mother Abe." Photographers imprint on verso: "Brady's National Photographic Portrait Galleries, Broadway & Tenth Street, New York, & No 352 Pennsylvania Av. Washington D.C."

GLC05111.02.0053

1861 ca.

Anthony, Edward, 1819-1888

Photograph

Title: Mrs. Lincoln in a bonnet, vignette bust portrait

Ink inscription on verso "L." Photographers imprint on verso: "Published by E. Anthony, 501 Broadway, N.Y."

GLC05111.02.0054

1862 ca.

Brady, Mathew B., 1823-1896

Photograph

Title: Mrs. Lincoln in white gown, vignette bust portrait

Ink inscription on label on recto "Mrs. Lincoln" covering imprint "Brady New York." Graphite notation on verso "Mrs. Lincoln." Photographers imprint on verso: "Brady's National Photographic Portrait Galleries Broadway & Tenth St. New York & No. 352 Pennsylvania Av. Washington D.C."

GLC05111.02.0055

1862 ca.

Brady, Mathew B., 1823-1896

Photograph

Title: Mrs. Lincoln in white gown, vignette half-length portrait

A frontal portrait of the first lady, who is seated and holds a bouquet of flowers. Imprint on recto "Entered according to Act of Congress in the year 1862, by M.B.Brady, in the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the U.S. for the So. District of New York." Graphite inscription on verso "Mrs. Lincoln." Photographers imprint on verso: "Published by E.Anthony 501 Broadway New York from Photographic negative in Brady's National Portrait Gallery."

GLC05111.02.0056

1862 ca.

Brady, Mathew B., 1823-1896

Photograph

Title: Mrs. Lincoln in white gown, vignette half-length portrait

A frontal portrait of the first lady, who is seated and holds a bouquet of flowers. Imprint on recto "Mrs. Lincoln. Entered according to Act of Congress in the year 1862 by M.B. Brady, in the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the So. District of New York." Photographers imprint on verso: "Published by E. Anthony 501 Broadway New York from Photographic Negative in Brady's National Portrait Gallery."

GLC05111.02.0057

1862 ca.

Brady, Mathew B., 1823-1896

Photograph

Title: Mrs. Lincoln in white gown, vignette bust portrait

Right profile. A flattering portrait of the first lady. Imprint on recto "Mrs. Lincoln. Entered according to Act of Congress in the year 1862, by M.B.Brady, in the Clerk's office of the District Court of the U.S. for the So. District of New York." Photographers imprint on verso: "Published by E. Anthony 501 Broadway New York from Photographic Negatives in Brady's National Portrait Gallery."

GLC05111.02.0058

1860 ca.

Photograph

Title: Contemporary reproduction of an 1860 photograph

Photomechanical reproduction of an 1860 photograph. Imprint on recto "Mrs. Lincoln." Graphite inscription on verso "CDV-12" and "12."

GLC05111.02.0051

1861 ca.

Photograph

Title: Mrs. Lincoln in her inaugural gown

Mary Lincon wears a white floral gown and a floral wreath in her hair. Imprint on recto "Mrs. Lincoln. Entered according to the act of Congress in the year 1862, by M.B. Brady, in the Clerk's Office in the District Court of the District of Columbia."

GLC05111.02.0052

1862 ca.

Photograph

Title: Mrs. Lincoln in white gown, full length view

Unmounted. Full length seated view of Mary Lincoln in a ball gown. She holds a bouquet in her left hand. An arrangement of flowers attached to her bodice trails down the side of her gown.

GLC05111.02.0059

1862/02 ca.

Photograph

Title: Mrs. Lincoln in mourning after Willie's death

Mary Lincoln wears a simple black dress and a cumbersome looking headpiece. Cuffs and flowers in her bonnet have been hand-colored. Graphite inscription on recto "Mrs. Lincoln." Ink inscription on verse "Mrs. Mary A. Lincoln."

GLC05111.02.0060

1863 ca.

E. & H.T. Anthony (Firm)

Photograph

Title: Mrs. Lincoln in a dark gown

Mary Lincoln may have still been mourning the loss of her son Willie (died 2/20/1862) when this photograph was taken. Imprint on recto "Entered according to Act of Congress in the year 1865 by E & HT Anthony in the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the U.S. for the So. District of New York." Graphite notation on verso: "Mrs. Abraham Lincoln" and "25-." Photographers imprint on verso "Published by E. & H.T. Anthony, 501 Broadway, New York. Manufactures of the best Photographic Albums." Cancelled Orange two-cent tax stamp on verso.

GLC05111.02.0061

1869/12/30

Lincoln, Mary Todd, 1818-1882

Autograph letter

Title: To: Unknown recipient.

Her health, President Grant.

GLC07944