24 October 1858

Gadsden, James, 1788-1858

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John Cripps

Writes to his Secretary about his lack of correspondence. Has had to rely on newspapers for information about the state of affairs in Mexico. Mentions that the possession of Cuba takes precedence over Mexican diplomacy and that Spain and Great Britain will be placated with payments on their claims in Mexico. Discusses the dirty politics that have claimed Washington. Mentions that all the cities that have been claimed by the United States were once missions and wonders if those lands are transferable to him for colonization purposes. Imprint illegible.

GLC03587.37

6 May 1868

Merty, John W., fl. 1868

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John Cripps

Discusses his recent trip to Galveston and his visit with Captain Dick Taylor's family. Discusses his personal finances and his hopes to settle down. Requests that Cripps send him the mortgages he left behind to his address in New York. Hopes to visit Mexico in the fall. Imprint in upper left corner depicts the Capitol building beneath "Congress." Docketed envelope postmarked 22 May, Galveston, Texas. Includes three three-cent stamps depicting George Washington and one imprinted three-cent stamp. Merty writes Cripps in care of Mssrs. Philipps and Simon in Mexico City.

GLC03587.44

1972

Photograph signed

Title: [Richard Nixon photograph inscribed to Sue Taurog]

Official White House photograph inscribed to Taurog, the wife of filmmaker Norman Taurog, and signed by Richard Nixon. Shows a portrait of Nixon from the chest up.

GLC04675.35.02

1972

Photograph signed

Title: [Richard Nixon photograph inscribed to Norman Taurog]

Official White House photograph inscribed to Taurog and signed by Richard Nixon. Shows a portrait of Nixon sitting.

GLC04675.35.03

1972

Photograph signed

Title: [Richard Nixon photograph inscribed to Norman Taurog]

Official White House photograph inscribed to Taurog and signed by Richard Nixon. Shows Richard and Pat Nixon in formal wear, walking arm in arm.

GLC04675.35.04

1972

Photograph signed

Title: [Spiro Agnew photograph inscribed to Sue Taurog]

Inscribed to Taurog, the wife of filmmaker Norman Taurog, and signed by Agnew. Shows a portrait of Agnew from the chest up.

GLC04675.35.05

1980 August 5

Watson, Jack H., 1938-?

Typed letter signed

Title: to Norman Taurog

Letter of transmittal indicating he is sending autographed photographs of President Jimmy Carter (see GLC04675.36.02). Written on White House stationary. Housed with photograph, GLC04675.36.02.

GLC04675.36.01

1855

United States War Department

Book

Title: Reports of explorations and surveys to ascertain the most practicable and economical route for a railroad from the Mississippi River to the Pacific Ocean made under the Secretary of War, in 1853-4...

Title continues "according to Acts of Congress of March 3, 1853, May 31, 1854, and August 5, 1854." Volume includes a report of Secretary of War Jefferson Davis, an examination of the reports of several explored routes, railway memoranda, a letter of Major General Thomas A. Jesup, and the report of California Governor I.I. Stevens. Executive document no. 78. Large folio volume with modern leather binding. The reports of the Pacific Railroad surveys were prepared under the direct supervision of the Engineer Department. The volumes dealing with the soil, climate, geology, botany and zoology…

GLC04963.01

1855

United States War Department

Book

Title: Reports of explorations and surveys to ascertain the most practicable and economical route for a railroad from the Mississippi River to the Pacific Ocean made under the Secretary of War, in 1853-4...

Title continues "according to Acts of Congress of March 3, 1853, May 31, 1854, and August 5, 1854." Volume includes reports of Lieutenant E.G. Beckwith on the routes between the 38 and 41 parallels, reconnaissance from Puget Sound, a report of Captain John Pope regarding the territory between the Red River and the Rio Grande, the report of Lieutenant John G. Parke regarding the territory between the Rio Grande and Pimas Village, and an extract on the territory between the mouths of the San Pedro and Gila Rivers. Title page reads "33d Congress, 3d session" which does not exist; see GLC04963.…

GLC04963.02

1856

United States War Department

Book

Title: Reports of explorations and surveys to ascertain the most practicable and economical route for a railroad from the Mississippi River to the Pacific Ocean made under the Secretary of War, in 1853-4...

Title continues "according to Acts of Congress of March 3, 1853, May 31, 1854, and August 5, 1854." "A.C. Peale" inscribed in upper right corner of title page. Volume includes parts 1 through 4 (itinerary, topography, native Indian tribes, and geology) of the report of Lieutenant A.W. Whipple regarding the territory near the 35th parallel. Executive document no. 78. Large folio volume with modern leather binding. Pagination not continuous.

GLC04963.03

1856

United States War Department

Book

Title: Reports of explorations and surveys to ascertain the most practicable and economical route for a railroad from the Mississippi River to the Pacific Ocean made under the Secretary of War, in 1853-4...

Title continues "according to Acts of Congress of March 3, 1853, May 31, 1854, and August 5, 1854." Imprint and stamp of the Historical Society of Pennsylvania on title page. Volume includes parts 5 (botany), 6 (zoology), and the appendices of the report of Lieutenant A.W. Whipple regarding the territory near the 35th parallel. Executive document no. 78. Large folio volume with modern leather binding. Pagination not continuous.

GLC04963.04

1856

United States War Department

Book

Title: Reports of explorations and surveys to ascertain the most practicable and economical route for a railroad from the Mississippi River to the Pacific Ocean made under the Secretary of War, in 1853-4...

Title continues "according to Acts of Congress of March 3, 1853, May 31, 1854, and August 5, 1854." Volume includes the report of Lieutenant R.S. Williamson regarding the routes in California to connect with the routes near the 35th and 32nd parallels. Executive document no. 91. Large folio volume with modern leather binding. Pagination not continuous.

GLC04963.05

1857

United States War Department

Book

Title: Reports of explorations and surveys to ascertain the most practicable and economical route for a railroad from the Mississippi River to the Pacific Ocean made under the Secretary of War, in 1853-4...

Title continues "according to Acts of Congress of March 3, 1853, May 31, 1854, and August 5, 1854." Stamp of the Secretary of the United States Senate on title page. Volume includes the report of Lieutenant R.S. Williamson regarding the routes in California to connect with the routes near the 35th and 32nd parallels. Executive document no. 91. Large folio volume with modern leather binding. Pagination not continuous.

GLC04963.06

1857

United States War Department

Book

Title: Reports of explorations and surveys to ascertain the most practicable and economical route for a railroad from the Mississippi River to the Pacific Ocean made under the Secretary of War, in 1853-6...

Title continues "according to Acts of Congress of March 3, 1853, May 31, 1854, and August 5, 1854." Volume includes the report of Lieutenant John G. Parke regarding the routes in California to connect with the routes near the 35th and 32nd parallels and the conclusion of the survey reports for the railroad routes. Executive document no. 78. Large folio volume with modern leather binding. Pagination not continuous.

GLC04963.07

1857

United States War Department

Book

Title: Reports of explorations and surveys to ascertain the most practicable and economical route for a railroad from the Mississippi River to the Pacific Ocean made under the Secretary of War, in 1853-6...

Title continues "according to Acts of Congress of March 3, 1853, May 31, 1854, and August 5, 1854." Volume includes part one of a general report of the zoology along the Pacific railroad routes. Executive document no. 91. Large folio volume with modern leather binding.

GLC04963.08

1858

United States War Department

Book

Title: Reports of explorations and surveys to ascertain the most practicable and economical route for a railroad from the Mississippi River to the Pacific Ocean made under the Secretary of War, in 1853-6...

Title continues "according to Acts of Congress of March 3, 1853, May 31, 1854, and August 5, 1854." Volume includes part two of a general report of the zoology along the Pacific railroad routes. Executive document no. 78. Large folio volume with modern leather binding.

GLC04963.09

1859

United States War Department

Book

Title: Reports of explorations and surveys to ascertain the most practicable and economical route for a railroad from the Mississippi River to the Pacific Ocean made under the Secretary of War, in 1853-6...

Title continues "according to Acts of Congress of March 3, 1853, May 31, 1854, and August 5, 1854." Volume includes part three of a general report of the zoology along the Pacific railroad routes. Executive document no. 91. Large folio volume with modern leather binding. Pagination not continuous.

GLC04963.10

1855

United States War Department

Book

Title: Reports of explorations and surveys to ascertain the most practicable and economical route for a railroad from the Mississippi River to the Pacific Ocean made under the Secretary of War, in 1853-6...

Title continues "according to Acts of Congress of March 3, 1853, May 31, 1854, and August 5, 1854." Volume includes a letter from Captain A.A. Humphreys to Secretary of War Jefferson Davis, Lieutenant Warren's memoir relating to the creation of a map to illustrate the railroad surveys, and the topographical maps, profiles and sketches used to illustrate the surveys. Executive document no. 78. Large folio volume with modern leather binding. Pagination not continuous.

GLC04963.11

1860

United States War Department

Book

Title: Reports of explorations and surveys to ascertain the most practicable and economical route for a railroad from the Mississippi River to the Pacific Ocean made under the Secretary of War, in 1853-5...

Title continues "according to Acts of Congress of March 3, 1853, May 31, 1854, and August 5, 1854." First of two volumes. Volume includes part one and the appendices of Washington Territory Governor Isaac I. Stevens' report on the route near the 47th and 49th parallels. Executive document no. 56. Large folio volume with modern leather binding. Inscription on contents page reads "Property of Geo. T. Monk."

GLC04963.12.01

1860

United States War Department

Book

Title: Reports of explorations and surveys to ascertain the most practicable and economical route for a railroad from the Mississippi River to the Pacific Ocean made under the Secretary of War, in 1853-5...

Title continues "according to Acts of Congress of March 3, 1853, May 31, 1854, and August 5, 1854." Second of two volumes. Volume includes parts two (botany) and three (zoological) of Washington Territory Governor Isaac I. Stevens' report on the route near the 47th and 49th parallels. Executive document no. 56. Large folio volume with modern leather binding.

GLC04963.12.02

4 November 1775

Thomson, Charles, 1729-1824

Autograph manuscript signed

Title: [Extracts of resolutions of the Continental Congress]

Resolutions of the Continental Congress recommending that the assemblies of the various colonies to have fire locks and saltpetre manufactured, punish people who harbor deserters, and permit the army to impress vessels for transportation. The resolutions dated 4 November 1775 specify the fire lock supply needs, recommends fines, whipping, and oaths for people who harbor deserters, and ask the New England colonies to grant General Washington the power to impress carriages, horses, and other means of transportation at a "reasonable rate." A resolution from 10 November 1775 urges the…

GLC08921

February 1803

Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826

Manuscript document signed

Title: to unknown

Circular letter in which President Jefferson urges the state governments to "carry into effect the militia system adopted by the national legislature." Explains that "None but an armed nation can dispense with a standing army. to keep ours armed and disciplined, is therefore at all times important," which is particularly important since there had been "an infraction of treaty committed without colour or pretext." Asks for a report on Maryland's military supplies and readiness. The broken treaty Jefferson referred to was the Spanish closing of the port of New Orleans to U.S. shipping in…

GLC08925

5 October 1830

Madison, James, 1751-1836

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Jared Sparks

Sends a copy of a draft of a farewell speech (not included) George Washington had prepared "when he meditated a retirement at the expiration of his first term," and its relationship to his "Farewell Address." Also discusses authorship of the "Federalist Papers." Integral leaf with docketing. Sends part of a letter James Monroe (not included) and, on behalf of his wife, thanks Sparks for a book.

GLC08929

29 April 1793

Washington, George, 1732-1799

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Lewis

Gives to his nephew "The Land which was given to me by my Mother, or as Heir at law I am entitled I do," as a present. Describes the tract in Virginia. Also asks if "Major Harrison went to Mount Vernon as you expected" and about Harrison's intentions regarding his adjoining land. Signed "GWn." Lewis served as his uncle's private secretary.

GLC08930

September 4, 1813

Perry, Oliver Hazard, 1785-1819

Letter

Title: to Daniel Dobbins

From aboard the USS Lawrence during the War of 1812., Commodore Perry instructs Captain Dobbins to "proceed again to Erie for the purpose of bringing up provisions & Stores for the Squadron." Indicates that "the services of the Ohio will in all probability be wanting in a week" and notes that "Every thing that belongs to the Squadron must be brought on." He was right, six days later, Perry fought the Battle of Lake Erie. The letter is pasted to a piece of paper, and pasted to the verso is an undated engraving of Perry. A copy of the letter.

GLC00496.273.02