2 June 1863

Blair, Montgomery, 1813-1883

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Daniel Clark

Declining an invitation to an event.

GLC02490.02

23 May 1863

Fessenden, William Pitt, 1806-1869

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Ira Perley

States he cannot promise to attend an event, because of his poor health. His health has forced him to "abstain from all public speaking," and prevents him from "going abroad."

GLC02490.06

10 September 1887

Herndon, William H., 1818-1891

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Friend Whitney

The recipient of this letter is possibly Henry Clay Whitney, lawyer and Lincoln biographer. Herndon states that he is available any Saturday for Whitney to come see him. Informs that he never received the photo Whitney sent. Asks him to send another since he wants to use it in his memoirs of Lincoln, titled Life of Lincoln; the history and personal recollections of Abraham Lincoln. Written on Department of the Interior, Pension Office stationary.

GLC02490.09

14 April 1845

Greenleaf, Simon, 1783-1853

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Francis E. Parker, Anson Burlingame, and A. Peniston

Greenleaf, a Harvard University professor, declines a dinner invitation from committee members of the Dane Law School (possibly another name given to Harvard's Law School). States that "a meeting of the Law School in Boston will be a surrender of its distinctive character as an association of literary men." Suggests using the new rooms in Dane Hall for the proposed meeting.

GLC02504.20

13 April 1860

O'Conor, Charles, 1804-1884

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Luther R. Marsh

Suggests giving a dinner to bring together two acquaintances to discuss a matter previously mentioned between O'Conor and Marsh. O'Conor wishes Marsh to speak with this Boston friend before making a final decision.

GLC02504.31

7 November 1796

Ames, Fisher, 1758-1808

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Dwight Foster

Both Ames and Foster were U.S. Congressmen from Massachusetts. Mentions details of taking his family to Springfield and then to New York. Says Connecticut Congressman Chauncey Goodrich and his wife might join them and that they would "make a company that, for the number, would be inferior to no tea set in Philade." Asks if he wants to join them. Says he is leaving on Thursday and will be in Springfield on Saturday.

GLC02505.02

1845

Mangum, Willie P., 1792-1861

Autograph letter signed

Title: [to unknown]

Apologizes to Mrs. Dickens, the ladies, and the recipient of this letter for his late attendance the previous evening. Also apologizes for Senators John Jordan Crittenden and Alexander Barrow. Claims that he and the other Senators were held for longer than expected at a dinner at Bradley's. Refers to his actions as ungallant.

GLC02505.31

January 14, 1865

Booth, Edwin, 1833-1893

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Col. Adam Badeau

Writes that the only spare room he has is for the Clarkes and the spare bed for John Wilkes. Remarks that Badeau is a bit sensitive. States that he will go downtown to visit Badeau soon. Includes a card with Edwin Booth's signature and is dated February 1884.

GLC02508.01

25 March 1861

Wilmot, David, 1814-1868

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry T. Kerr

Senator Wilmot discusses his recent failed attempts to call on President Lincoln and William H. Seward, Secretary of State. Notes that Seward had been dining with the French Minister when he called. Finally met with Lincoln and Seward in the morning of 25 March. Notes that the Consulship to Marseilles, France has been filled, suggesting that Kerr will be disappointed, since he hoped to apply for the position.

GLC02467.29

4 September 1865

Logan, John Alexander, 1826-1886

Autograph letter signed

Title: to A. H. H. Dawson

General Logan replies to a note from Dawson. Invites Dawson to his home in Carbondale, Illinois, as soon as Dawson is finished lecturing in Ohio. Writes, "I think I can help you to do something that will be of service to you."

GLC02467.17

22 June 1774-25 July 1774

Lott, Abraham, fl. 1785-1789

Manuscript

Title: [Journal of trip to Albany, New York]

Leather bound journal of Abraham Lott. Journal describes his journey from New York to Albany. Travelled by ship from Boston to the Hudson River. Mentions meeting Philip Schuyler and Philip Livingston, among other noteable New Yorkers. Tells of his business and social interactions with prominent people in Albany. In last entry says he leaves Albany. End of journal has a separate list of his travel expenses.

GLC02542.06

18 September 1788

Von Steuben, Friedrich Wilhelm Ludolf Gerhard Augustin, 1730-1794

Letter signed

Title: to William North

Whimsical letter written by Von Steuben in retirement and in debt in New York to his former aide North, who was also in retirement at Duanesburg, New York. Refers to North as "my dear Bill." Looks back on the last year. Mentions that "you did cut your name & mine, in a Big tree" and that the Constitution was signed. Says ten years ago Burgoyne surrendered at Saratoga. Says nothing is decided by Congress, in reference to an application for a pension still pending before that body. Says he is going to winter with Armstrong and that they are going to take the corner house at Nassau Street…

GLC02542.12

13 July 1789

Ogden, Samuel, 1746-1810

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Has only just received his letter, so sent a Jacob Tuthill to Booneton [Boonton, NJ] as quickly as possible to make sure Knox got the necessary paperwork on time (likely referring to paperwork Knox asked for regarding Ogden's business with James Webber; see GLC02437.04275). Extends his congratulations on the recovery of Knox's youngest son, and comments that his own family is healthy and happy. Encourages Mrs. Knox to bring the children out to visit them and enjoy the fresh air. Written at Delaware Works, located in what is now Morrisville, Pennsylvania, near Trenton, New Jersey.

GLC02437.04279

22 October 1795

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to George Ulmer

Informs Ulmer that he is sending a Miss Sally home, expresses his thanks for her company and extends a standing invitation for her to visit anytime she is going to Boston. Goes on to discuss business matters.

GLC02437.06546

22 June 1795

Dodge, Ezekiel G., fl. 1795-1798

Manuscript document signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Represents the inhabitants of Thomaston, Maine in extending their welcome to Knox and his family. Place writ previously inferred, written in red.

GLC02437.06449

27 July 1805

Thorndike, Israel, 1755-1832

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Writes that he has recently returned from a trip and was preoccupied with business, which prevented him from accepting Knox's invitation for a visit. Discusses financial matters, as well as a possible land purchase he will make from Knox.

GLC02437.07956

14 August 1805

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to Israel Thorndike

Unsigned, but handwriting suggests the author is Henry Knox. Writes that he received Thorndike's last letter, and though he wished Thorndike could have visited, he was happy Thorndike and his family have arrived at home safely. Discusses his attempts to collect money to repay Thorndike's note, and the arrangements he is making for repayment.

GLC02437.07963

26 June 1797

Sumner, Increase, 1746-1799

Manuscript note

Title: [Invitation to dine]

Presents his compliments to Knox and asks Knox to dine with him on 4 July at 3 o'clock in Roxbury, Massachusetts.

GLC02437.06994

27 June 1797

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph note

Title: to Increase Sumner

Replies to Sumner's invitation, stating that he has a prior engagement and therefore, has to refuse the invitation.

GLC02437.06995

19 June 1792

Shaw, Samuel, 1754-1794

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses seeing Knox before he returns to Boston. Writes, "I have deferred writing to you since I came here - and as I now promise myself that happiness next Monday evening, I shall still defer for a viva voce communication..."

GLC02437.05511

1 January 1814

Wilson, John, 1777-1848

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Aaron Hobart

On the political matters of the day he describes Secretary of the Treasury Albert Gallatin, who later that year was appointed one of the commissioners to negotiate the Treaty of Ghent, "as the Political index to guide us in the path to be pursued." Discusses fashion in Washington, D.C., describing Dolley Madison and what she wore. Mentions that she resembled Madame Johnson. Also gives a description of James Madison.

GLC06313.04.031

February 13, 1795

Manuscript document

Title: [Invitation]

Invitation to Henry Knox, "late Secretary of War," to join a group of merchants for dinner at the City Tavern on Wednesday, the 18th of this month.

GLC02437.09954

October 5, 1791

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph document

Title: [Memorandum on the visit of John Pope to Henry Knox]

This document describes the visit of "Mr. John Pope or Colonel Pope" who was from near Richmond, Virginia. Reports that Pope claimed to have gone down the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers last spring in the employ of Patrick Henry and David Ross of the Virginia Yazoo Company. Pope claims to have met the governor of New Orleans (Miro Estevan) traveling up the Mississippi to the Walnut Bluffs to build a military base. He then went to Pensacola, and up the Alabama River, meeting Alexander McGillivray of the Creek Nation. He arrived at McGillivray's on 27 May, staying at his house 7 days, and staying…

GLC02437.05187

January 26, 1793

Genêt, Edmond Charles Édouard, 1763-1834

Manuscript note

Title: [Note]

Thanks Henry Knox for his attentions and informs him that "he will with the greatest pleasure stand Sponsor to [his] Son and attend the Ceremony to morrow [sic] Evening." Noted as written by the Minister of France, who at this time is most likely Edmond Charles Édouard Genêt, more commonly known as Citizen Genêt.

GLC02437.09953

circa 1868-1876

Document

Title: "1874-1883 The Grant Club."

"1874-1883 The Grant Club." Engraved invitation to attend the fourth annual dinner on 2/20/[1883]

GLC04360.044