1852/03/18

Clay, Henry, 1777-1852

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Anne Lynch

Writes concerning the recent loss of a gold medal bearing Clay's likeness that had been presented to him by the Clay Association of New York City. Lynch had taken the medal to Daniel Ullmann, chairman of the association, for some "slight improvements," when it was taken from her carriage. Assures Lynch that she is not to blame, and is confident that history will remember that he received the medal, even if he no longer has it. Another copy of the medal was soon cast, and in 1867 the stolen original was found in Switzerland.

GLC04623.03

29 June 1860

Douglas, Stephen Arnold, 1813-1861

Autograph letter signed

Title: to N. [Prescott?]

Douglas, a Democratic presidential candidate, discusses the 1860 election. Criticizes the presidential campaign of John Cabell Breckinridge, also a Democrat, stating that "the Democratic party is divided. The Telegraphic Reports about a compromise by running a double headed ticket ... is regarded by our friends as a miserable trick, disgraceful to those who propose it and insulting to us." Claims that Secessionists are counting on the success of the double ticket. Marked confidential. Continues "Our friends here are organizing thoroughly for the fight…Our friends are forming their…

GLC04625

February 1803

Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826

Letter signed

Title: to state governors

Circular letter urging state governments to maintain strong militias in accordance with the militia system adopted by Congress through an act in 1792 (GLC01959). He comments that having the nation armed is especially important because rights "most essential to our welfare have been violated, and an infraction of treaty committed," referring to French maritime infractions. The letter is accompanied by a pamphlet concerning the militia system (GLC04626.02).

GLC04626.01

1807/06/10

Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Horatio Turpin re: personal law of conduct prohibiting appointing a relative

Writing that he could not appoint a deserving relative, with the comment: "the field of public office will not be perverted by me." The document has been lined previously with Japanese tissue paper.

GLC04627

18 January 1848

Johnson, Andrew, 1808-1875

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Alfred O. Nicholson

Supports Lewis Cass' concept of popular sovereignty, enabling each new state to vote whether or not to allow slavery, believing that this is the best way to extend and protect slavery. "It seems to me for the south to admit that the federal Government has the power to establish slavery where it does not now, exist, (that is in the territories) is conceding all that the most ultr & Wilmot proviso man desires - for if the Government can establish, in slave territory now free, it can abollish it in a territory where it does exist...Our true position in my opinion, is, to deny all power to…

GLC04628

21 May 1861

Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Gideon Welles

Writes to Secretary of the Navy Welles to endorse Walter Trumbull, the son of Illinois Senator Trumbull. Asks that the young man be given an interview for admission to the Naval Academy. Basler, Roy P. The Collected Works Of Abraham Lincoln. (New Brunswick, NJ: Rutgers University Press, 1953), Vol. IV 1860 - 1861, p. 381

GLC04649

10 November 1793

Washington, George, 1732-1799

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Howell Lewis

Writes to his nephew, who was temporarily serving as overseer at Mount Vernon, about the rain they have been experiencing and the effects on the wheat crop. Mentions that the fields should be plowed soon. Asks Lewis to send him any bills. Requests that Lewis keep him updated on the crops, specifically wheat, rye, and corn. Asserts the importance of keeping good reports. Mentions "The old Bull commonly called the Callico Bull," and his livestock of cows. Advises him to tell the overseer that he expects proper reports. Requests that Lewis write to Lawrence Washington and ask him to…

GLC04653

21 September 1801

Latrobe, Benjamin Henry, 1764-1820

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Thomas McKean

Mentions death and burial of his uncle, Colonel Frederic Antes, an upcoming meeting with the "Maryland Commissioners," and his vigorous prosecution of work on the Susquehanna River Survey (which is not mentioned by name). In August 1801, Governor of Pennsylvania McKean appointed Latrobe to survey the Susquehanna River, from Columbia to Tidewater, to determine what possible improvements could be made. In 1803, President Jefferson appointed Latrobe as surveyor of the public buildings in Washington, D.C.

GLC04666

28 August 1812

Monroe, James, 1758-1831

Document signed

Title: Additional Instruction to the public and private armed vessels of the United States

Printed letter signed by Secretary of State James Monroe. Orders that public and private armed vessels are not to stop American merchant ships coming from British ports with British goods because of the "alledged" repeal of the British Orders in Council. Asks that merchant ships be assisted and says that cargoes can be dealt with on arrival. The Orders in Council were repealed on 16 June 1812, two days before Congress declared war. The news arrived too late to influence events.

GLC04675.03

1840/05/08

Taylor, Zachary, 1784-1850

Letter signed

Title: to Roger Jones

General Taylor, commander of the Army of the South during this period in the second Seminole War, sent this cover letter with enclosed reports (not included) to Major General Jones, adjutant general of the Army in Washington, D.C. One report attested to the bravery of Captain Rains when attacked by Seminoles near Fort King in April, 1840. The other concerned the murder of woman and two children by Seminoles. Written at Fort Brooke

GLC04675.04

1868/12/11

Johnson, Andrew, 1808-1875

Document signed

Title: Authority to affix the seal...to pardon of Robert Armstrong.

GLC04675.05

circa 1935

Harris & Ewing, fl. 1905-1977

Photograph signed

Title: [Photograph of President Franklin Delano Roosevelt signing a document]

One undated photograph of President Roosevelt. Image is of Roosevelt's right profile, while holding a pen in his right hand and eyeglasses in his left. He is poised to sign what appears to be a letter. His signature appears directly below the image. With blind embossment in lower left corner: "Harris & Ewing. Washington, D.C."

GLC04675.06

circa 1948

Chase-Statler, fl. 1948

Photograph signed

Title: [Portrait of Harry S. Truman signed to Norman Taurog]

One undated portrait of Harry S. Truman. Image is of Truman seated at a desk signing a document. Signed "Kindest regards to Norman Taurog / Harry Truman."

GLC04675.07

1783/06/09

Washington, George, 1732-1799

Document signed

Title: Military discharge of John Brown, soldier in 2d NY Art. Reg. (c/s Trumbull)

Partially printed. The soldier is "John Brown [space] Matrass [?]." He served from 17 March 1781.

GLC04675.08

1829/02/12

Jackson, Andrew, 1767-1845

Letter signed

Title: to Edward G. W. Butler

Written before his inauguration, Jackson declines an invitation which his "public duties will not now allow me to indulge." Instead he must find his relief in the "activity and importance of the situation to which the country has called me." Recipient's docket on the address leaf notes "His duties will not allow him to visit Woodlawn."

GLC04675.11

1790/10/01

Harrison, William Henry, 1773-1841

Autograph document signed

Title: to the Quarter Master re: ordering forage for a public horse

Written on a quarter sheet of paper.

GLC04675.13

25 November 1848

Polk, James K. (James Knox), 1795-1849

Document signed

Title: Certificate of Merit

This document is a certificate of merit for Private Balser Horn, it is signed by James K. Polk as President and countersigned by William L. Marcy as Secretary of War. Private Balser Horn performed with distinguished service during the Battle of Cerro Gordo. Partially printed document with clerical docket of Adjutant General's office on recto.

GLC04675.15

1857/01/24

Pierce, Franklin, 1804-1869

Document signed

Title: Authority to affix the seal to arrest warrant of seven men

Partially printed. The seven men were: Charles Carpentier (?), Louis Gilet, Eugene Gilet, Auguste Parot, and David, Edward and Felicite Dubid.

GLC04675.17

1864/01/14

Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865

Autograph note signed

Title: "Let him take the oath of Dec. 8 & be discharged... ." [clipped from letter]

Written on blue-lined paper. Ink on note and signature is smudged.

GLC04675.19

29 March 1871

Grant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson), 1822-1885

Letter signed

Title: to Allan McLane

Declining to take a trip to China and Japan. Written by a clerk in purple ink on Executive Mansion Stationery

GLC04675.20

1878/12/28

Hayes, Rutherford B., 1822-1893

Autograph letter signed

Title: to A. J. Drexel re: declining invitation to attend "Saturday Club"

Written on Executive mansion stationery

GLC04675.21

1875/01/25

Garfield, James A. (James Abram), 1831-1881

Letter signed

Title: to Wallace J. Ford re: death of Ford's mother, suit in Supreme Court

Mentions that he gave his help and advice to "Price & Isaac" for the "defence of their suit in the Supreme Court." Ford's name is cross-written at the bottom left.

GLC04675.22

1884/12/26

Arthur, Chester Alan, 1829-1886

Document signed

Title: [Military commission of Tredwell W. Moore]

This document is a record of the military commission of Tredwall W. Moore as Second Lieutenant in the 22nd Regiment of Infantry. Signed by Chester A. Arthur as President. Docketed by Adjutant General on recto and accompanied by a blue seal.

GLC04675.23

1892/05/21

Cleveland, Grover, 1837-1908

Autograph letter signed

Title: to T. F. Barnes (?) re: instructing him where to obtain photographs

Writes that photographs are obtainable from C. M. Bell in Washington

GLC04675.24

1901/12/30

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Typed letter signed

Title: to Curtis Guild Jr. re: "Tavern Quatrain" and disappointment with Crane

Typed on White House Stationery.

GLC04675.27