6 December 1857

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Esthur Monk

Writes to Cripps' mother in Greenwich, Connecticut, about letters received from Mexico. Discusses common acquaintances. Mentions having read in the Herald a letter to General Gadsden by Cripps and is surprised that Monk had not known about it. The letter was later commented upon in the National Intelligencer. Author invites Monk to visit and will leave the arrangements up to her. Discusses personal business. Addressed to Monk in the care of Mr. Benedict. Hand postmarked 7 December, Rippon, Virginia. Includes three cent stamp.

GLC03587.32

2 March 1904

Cleveland, Grover, 1837-1908

Autograph note signed

Title: to Walter Harris

Replies to Harris letter, written and signed 1 March 1904, inquiring if Cleveland "entertained a negro, C.H.J. Taylor, of Kansas, at dinner" at the White House during his presidency. He heard the information in a speech given on the floor of the House of Representatives by Charles F. Scott. The reply, in which Cleveland asserts that "Of course the statement is absolutely false," is written on Harris's original letter. Harris was a reporter at the Senate press gallery.

GLC08931

3 July 1839

Blair, James, 1819-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Elizabeth Blair

Writes to his sister from the United States Ship Peacock. States that Captain William L. Hudson of the Peacock supported him in an affaire d'honour. Informs Elizabeth that women he met at a Ball in Valparaiso, Chile perceive Americans as "the people who struck the first blow for Liberty in the New World." States that Captain Charles Wilkes, leader of the Peacock and other vessels on the expedition, wrote for his warrant. Requests Elizabeth to give his love to family and friends in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and Norfolk, Virginia.

GLC03209.27.03

circa 8 July 1845

Woodbury, Elizabeth Williams Clapp, fl. 1843

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Elizabeth Blair Lee

Woodbury, wife of Montgomery Blair, invites Lee to visit Portsmouth and updates her on the affairs of mutual friends and acquaintances. Circa date is based on a reference Woodbury made regarding Lee's 1843 marriage.

GLC03209.27.05

22 June 1872

Hincks, Edward W., 1830-1894

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George Nichols

Asks Nichols to update him on his financial obligations as he has realized he will need more money than he thought to furnish his house in Virginia. States that Lillie and Bessie are enjoying the new location. Invites him to visit during the summer. Postscript advises that he will be willing to give the land needed to widen Vassall Lane as long as the owner on the other side will give as well. On stationery from the National Military Asylum, Southern Branch, where Hincks was governor of the National Home for Disabled Volunteers after retiring from the army.

GLC03212.07

6 January 1854

Gadsden, James, 1788-1858

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John Cripps

Writes to his Secretary regarding an upcoming reception at which he does not want to be present. Forwards a letter from J.B. Crocket of San Francisco (not included) who he wants Cripps to assist in deciphering a grant. Is still awaiting the notes from a conference Cripps was to send and explains that he may need to "make war" with Ward, using the notes as leverage. Mentions an upcoming interview with President Pierce and is concerned about his silence on the breach of trust, the center of which Gadsden believes is Ward and his cohorts. Promises that he and his treaty "will stand erect"…

GLC03587.07

22 December 1862

Damuth, Dolphus, fl. 1839-1913

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Maria Damuth

Mentions that he has not received many letters from his family but adds that most letters that come to camp are from soldiers' sweethearts and "some of the boys had rather write to the girls than to thear own folks but it is not so with me." Reports on the "great Expedition of Gen McClernand" to take Vicksburg. Troops have been passing Damuth's camp but his regiment is not joining them; instead, they are making plans to cross the Mississippi and set up winter quarters. Praises Colonel Gill for his attentiveness towards his men and tells a few stories about the things the soldiers have been…

GLC03523.14.06

18 December 1863

Damuth, Dolphus, fl. 1839-1913

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Maria Damuth

Writes to his sister about the men enlisting in the Veteran Corp. They are mostly older soldiers who will go home to recruit. Discusses the strangeness of seeing some men, who have already served three years, re-enlisting while others pay to get out of the draft and "rob thear wives and children." Describes all the fun soldiers have, running foot races and wrestling ("the Officers indulge in it as well as the men").

GLC03523.14.46

3 December 1864

Damuth, Dolphus, fl. 1839-1913

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Maria Damuth

Writes to his sister. The men are busy preparing for an inspection, because "they say that the Regt that passes the best inspection will do Provost Guard duty in the city this winter." Damuth has received a pair of suspenders from his family by mail and is glad, reporting that clothing goods are expensive if purchased in camp. Damuth is now receiving twenty-four dollars a month. The night before, Damuth went to the theater to see "the Webb sisters…young but perfect beauties." Going to the theater is a good pastime for soldiers, he argues, because "we see again a little civile life."…

GLC03523.14.77

13 December 1864

Damuth, Dolphus, fl. 1839-1913

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Maria Damuth

Writes to his sister. Damuth has visited a friend from home stationed nearby. The friend is married to a girl who cooks for the army. Of the visit, Damuth writes, "that day was the first time I had sat down to a table with a woman since I ate dinner at home the day I left fer the last time I hardly knew how to act or handle my knife and fork." Writes that he has news of Southerners fighting amongst themselves about states rights. Though Southerners are now trying to arm enslaved people, Damuth considers this a problem "when Slavery was declared to be the chief corner Stone of the…

GLC03523.14.78

5 July 1861

Blanchard, Ira, 1835-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary (Wright) Kellogg

Blanchard writes to Mary Wright from Camp Pope. Discusses in great detail the Fourth of July celebration in the camp. "The entire Brigade took a solom oath never to return to there homes until the last vestage of rebelion is wiped out." Describes a party at a female college in Monticello, "...where the ladies had prepared an excellent picnic for us." Comments on her upcoming marriage and his desire to attend the wedding. Writes about his duties as sergeant. Says they have just received marching orders to an unknown destination. Letter has a Union emblem.

GLC03523.31.06

13 March 1865

Poor, Charles Henry, 1808-1882

Autograph letter signed

Title: to consul

Written by Poor as commander of the USS "Saranac" to an unknown consul. Says he would be happy if he would accompany Mr. & Mrs. Phelps on board at 3:30 to take soup with him.

GLC03479.37

1900-1929

Walker, J.E., ?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Miss Auerbach

Walker thanks Miss Auerbach for photographs that were left for him at the club. Hopes to thank her in person for the pleasant reminder of Childwold. Dated 21 September without a year. Written on stationery of the Metropolitan Club.

GLC03479.73

13 March 1890

Braine, Daniel Lawrence, 1829-1898

Letter signed

Title: to James Grant Wilson

Written by Rear Admiral Braine to an unknown person (the recipient was a General with the name of James G., but the last name is illegible). Says he accepts with pleasure the invitation to General Howard's lecture at the New York Genealogical and Biographical Society on the 14th. Written on letterhead of the Commandant's Office of the New York Navy Yard. Wilson was the president of the New York Genealogical & Biographical Society.

GLC03479.59

November 21, 1898

Brumby, T.M., fl. 1898

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mrs. Frank

Encloses the autograph of Admiral Dewey as she requested and a cap ribbon from one of the sunken Spanish gunboats (neither is included). Says there has been a high demand for the ribbons as souvenirs. Asks to be remembered to Mr. Frank and says he thinks fondly of their time together at her house in Jamaica. Written while aboard the USS "Olympia".

GLC03479.65

1900-1929

Morgan, C.W., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mr. Niles

Morgan asks Niles to dine with him on Sunday if he has no previous engagements.

GLC03479.75

February 8, 1883

Sherman, William T. (William Tecumseh), 1820-1891

Autograph document signed

Title: Complimentary Dinner by Mr. George B. Corkhill to Gen. W.T. Sherman U.S.A

Menu for dinner, given on Sherman's 63rd birthday. Signed twice by Sherman. Also signed by guests, including John Sherman, Philip Sheridan, W.B. Allison and John A. Logan. With sketched image of Sherman on front cover; sketch with the words, "Marching through Georgia" on back cover. With 18 signatures of the various guests on the last two pages, among them General William T. Sherman (twice), Lt. General Philip H. Sheridan, Chief Justice Waite, Speaker Keifer, James G. Blaine, Justice Stanley Matthews, Senator John Sherman, Senator Hawley, H.J. Ramsdell, Senator Allison, Justice Arthur…

GLC08561

1862/11/16

Foote, Andrew H. (Andrew Hull), 1806-1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: re: dinner invitation

GLC02466.05

1899/12/05

Rhodes, James Ford, 1848-1927

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mr. Searle re: accepts a dinner invitation

GLC02453.29

February 19, 1883

Sherman, William T. (William Tecumseh), 1820-1891

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary Audenreid

Writes to the widow of his aide-de-camp during the Civil War, Joseph Crain Audenreid, listing their theater and opera engagements. "I supposed you have in mind ... that on Saturday next you & I are to hear [Adelina] Pattie in the matinee 2PM." "Tonight you & I go to 'Faust' ... Wednesday - Wm. Tell - Thursday - Don Giovanni - Friday - Rigoletto, Saturday - Traviata ... " Written on stationery of Headquarters of the Army of the United States.

GLC02692

1838/01/12

Van Buren, Martin, 1782-1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Dolley Madison

Invites Dolly Madison to dinner with him, judges from the Supreme Court, and some of her friends.

GLC02793.021

1877/12

Hayes, Rutherford B., 1822-1893

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John Sherman

Signed as President. Invites Sherman to his 25th wedding anniversary. Date inferred from contents.

GLC02793.043

1789/10/18

Sullivan, James, 1744-1808

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Tobias Lear re: President Washington's upcoming visit

Governor John Hancock's desire to house President Washington during his visit. "Should the President take any other lodgings besides at the Govrs house it will hurt the feelings of the Governor . . . ." Sullivan was a prominent Massachusetts lawyer.

GLC02794.007

1789/10/23

Langdon, John, 1741-1819

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Tobias Lear re: inviting Washington to stay at Langdon's house

Langdon, Governor of New Hampshire, writes: "I now inclose you a letter to the President. Inviting him to accept of my house while here which you will please deliver--" Docketed on address leaf.

GLC02794.008

1790/08/24

Varick, Richard, 1753-1831

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Tobias Lear re: accepting President George Washington's invitation

Written as Mayor of New York City. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC02794.010