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to Anson L. Brewer

Abraham Lincoln writes to fellow attorney Brewer about the status of James Kelly v. Jesse D. Blackledge in the Logan County Circuit Court. He describes how the judge delayed the suit by taking the case under advisement. He questions the trial, "if it...

GLC00606

to James B. McPherson or John A. Logan

Also addressed to John A. Logan, commander of the 15th corps, Army of the Tennessee. Sherman explains his own position and the positions and plans of the divisions under the command of John McAllister Schofield, Oliver O. Howard, and George H. Thomas...

GLC00607

to R. L. Sanderson

Serving as editor of the New York Tribune, Greeley offers advice to Sanderson: "...I say to all who are in want of work, Go West!" Written on New York Tribune stationery.

GLC00608

to William Terry and John Daniel Imboden

Order to Confederate generals Terry and Imboden to exchange federal prisoners. "The Commissary General of prisoners directs me to instruct you to parole all Federal prisoners of war now held within our jurisdictions, according to established forms...

GLC00618

to William S. Rosecrans

Wishes to move on Tupelo, destroy the railroad there, and also destroy all enemy boats on the Yazoo river. Says he may move to Columbus to improve his communications.

GLC00624

to Zebulon B. Vance

Encloses letters (not included) sent to soldiers from their homes encouraging desertion. Discusses the growing problem of desertion in the army at length and attributes it to one cause, the negative state of public opinion on the home front. Believes...

GLC00627

to The Truth Teller

In the letter to a Tennessee newspaper, he denies that he accused Governor William Carroll of corruption, and defends Judge Heskill. Judge Heskill may be the same as a Judge Joshua Haskell, a Tennessee judge from this era who lived near Crockett...

GLC00631

to John Cleves Short

Written after recall by Jackson as U.S. Minister to Colombia. Attacks Andrew Jackson and Simon Bolivar in some detail, and accuses them both of being ruthless men. Worries that Colombia will soon be very unstable, and that with his departure the...

GLC00632

to Benjamin Rush

In his letter, Adams discusses Madison taking office, politics, and national divisions.

GLC00639.01

To Governor William Plumer

In the letter, Adams discusses New York State, party, and sectionalism.

GLC00639.02

to Dolley Madison

The letter includes stories for the eulogy of James Madison.

GLC00639.04

[Presidential pardon of Daniel Barry who, in the District of Columbia in March 1860, had been convicted of arson].

Pardoned by Abraham Lincoln because he is an old soldier who has lost a leg in the service of the United States, because he was previously a law-abiding person, because he has served out most of his sentence, and because Judge James Dunlop, who...

GLC00187

Second Inaugural Address of Franklin D. Roosevelt

Signed by Roosevelt at the end. Address delivered at the Capital, Washington, D.C., 20 January 1937. Stresses the idea of creating a better world through economic morality. Presents progress, not stagnation, as a way to improve the lives of...

GLC00196.01

to the Senate of the United States

Instructions for complying with the act of July 1, 1836 concerning a bequest made by James Smithson to the United States government. Asks Congress to attend to properly fulfilling the object of the bequest. Informs that last July the Secretary of...

GLC00198

to J.C. Underwood

Writes to Judge Underwood of the U.S. Circuit Court to confirm his receipt of a summons to testify in the treason trial, '"The United States vs: Jefferson Davis," and agrees to report on the postponed day of the case, April 14, 1868. Lee did not...

GLC00199

to James McHenry

Marked private. In response to McHenry's private letter of April 29, which was a response to Washington's letter of April 23. Washington, commander of the Provisional Army created in 1798 in response to French aggression, wrote to McHenry, Secretary...

GLC00204

[Presidential pardon of James Keenan Jr. who in July 1859 in the District of Columbia had been convicted of arson]

Pardoned by Abraham Lincoln near the end of his sentence because he was young and inexperienced and the tool of older persons when he committed his crime, and because he had petitioned for it. Countesigned by William H. Seward.

GLC00205

[Military commission of Edward O. C. Ord to Brigadier General of Volunteers]

Lincoln's appointment of Ord, countersigned by Secretary of War Stanton. Ord was ordered east from California to assume his new command, and soon after won one of the Union's earliest victories at Dranesville, Virginia. Lincoln signed in full:...

GLC00208

to Fitz-John Porter

Lee provides a brief list of his recollections of the events during the Battle of Bull Run (Manassas) August 29-30, 1862 in response to a request from Union General Fitz-John Porter. Union General John Pope refused to take the blame for the defeat...

GLC00214.01

to Talcott Williams

William H. Taft updates Williams, a political journalist, on the tense status of relations between the United States and Mexico in return for Williams' "seal of silence." He refers to an enclosed copied letter for United States Army Chief of Staff...

GLC00240

Notes on constitutional separation of powers; Bill of rights

Blue paper. "Constitutions. Legislative --Executive --Judicial" NH, MA, CT, VT" - p.4

GLC00186

to Mr. Rutherford

Written as Vice-President. Adams discusses Bordley's notes on the report of the Board of Agriculture; his escape from politics during the summer; hopes to hear more on Rutherford's thoughts on agriculture. Numbered "155." at top of page 1. Written at...

GLC00188

to Kitty Hand

Writes to his wife that he hopes he can alleviate her distressing situation soon. Informs her of the treason of Benedict Arnold and the hanging of the British spy, John Andre. "A few days ago Gen Arnold detected in his views of Betraying the Garrison...

GLC00189

to Christopher Champlain

Written by Barron, apparently a merchant or ship captain in Baltimore, to Champlain a merchant in Newport, Rhode Island. Barron's writing is understandable, but filled with misspellings. References his own letter from April 18, 1775. Says he is...

GLC00190

to David Easson

Discusses various business matters and give instructions to his son in Annapolis Royal, Nova Scotia. Provides a brief account of the Boston Tea Party and advises David to take good care of any remaining tea he has, since there will be no more...

GLC00191