22 September 1875

Spinner, Francis Elias, 1802-1890

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Frank B. Benally

Begins by saying, " ... having been a hard worker all my life time, my sympathies have naturally always been on the side of the toiling masses." Comments that although he did not want the office of Comptroller of New York, he will appreciate the support of Benally's association and thanks him for his actions in the past.

GLC03225.04

circa 1837

Crosby, Orris, 1791-1863

Autograph document signed

Title: [Orris Crosby outlines his life]

In a description of the events of his life, discusses his imprisonment in Canada. After his imprisonment, he was shot by John Garland, an officer in the Royal Navy, for refusing to fight against the United States in the 10 September 1813 Battle of Lake Erie. Refers to the battle as "Perry's Battle," after Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry. Claims that he was the son of Revolutionary War soldier Simon Crosby. States that he resides in Adams County, Wisconsin. This document is accompanied by a newspaper clipping containing Crosby's obituary. Date estimated based on references within the note.

GLC03436.07

circa 1815

Gault, Andrew, fl. 1815

Printed document signed

Title: [Receipt of payment for army service]

Partially printed document. Gault receives payment for his service as a musician in Captain Edward Fuller's Company of the New Hampshire Militia.

GLC03436.08

circa 1815

Chase, Calvin, fl. 1815

Printed document signed

Title: [Receipt of payment for army service]

Partially printed document. Chase receives payment for his service as a private in Captain Oliver Warren's Company of the New Hampshire Detached Militia.

GLC03436.09

24 December 1834

Hongress, C., fl. 1834

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Nash Legrand

The naval commissioner's office discusses the terms of an enclosed contract with Plume & Company, a cordage manufacturer. (The contract referred to is not included with this document). Legrand served as a Naval Agent in Norfolk, Virginia. The addess page of this document contains several tears.

GLC03436.10

January 13,1823

Pleasants, James, 1769-1836

Printed document signed

Title: [Appointment of coroner]

Serving as Governor of Virginia, Pleasants appoints Lewis Seward as coroner of Middlesex County. Contains the seal of the Commonwealth of Virginia.

GLC03436.11

1874

Custer, George Armstrong, 1839-1876

Book signed

Title: My life on the plains, or personal experiences with Indians

Published by Sheldon and Company. Signed by General Custer 6 December 1875 in Newark, New Jersey. Describes his experiences during several military campaigns in which he fought against Native Americans.

GLC04007.01

17 July 1822

Cheves, Langdon, 1776-1857

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Enoch Parsons

Gives Parsons, as President of the Bank of the United States in Middletown, Connecticut, permission to hire a lawyer at a reasonable rate of pay.

GLC04309.03

February 13, 1842

Biddle, Nicholas, 1786-1844

Signature

Title: [Autograph of Nicholas Biddle]

Clipped signature of Biddle, the President of the Bank of the United States. With note stating Biddle's biographical information.

GLC04309.04

circa 1840

McKenney, Thomas Loraine, 1785-1859

Print

Title: Naw-Kaw A Winnebago Chief

Color lithograph of Naw-Kaw, a Winnebago Chief. He is holding a pipe and is wearing several medals around his neck.

GLC05120.02

16 February 1885

Parker, Ely S., 1828-1895

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William C. Bryant

Parker, a Seneca Indian, tells Bryant that he concurs with his ideas on the "Coke Bill." In regard to the treatment of Indians, he comments that "There are so many covert as well [as] open schemes to undermine the Indians of every vestige of the few rights remaining to them that it is a herculean task to follow them let alone battling with them." Thanks Bryant for organizing an Indian Association to protect their interests. Also comments on temporary aspect of names among the Iroquois, indicating that his old name "Hasanoanda" is no longer spoken or even remembered since his own…

GLC05190.01

1885

Photograph

Title: [Photograph of Ely S. Parker]

Sepia photograph accompanied a letter (see GLC05190.01).

GLC05190.02

17 May 1903

Horsfall, Charles G., fl. 1900-1910

Header Record

Title: Two letters of Charles Horsfall, one to his wife, and one to his children [Decimalized .01-.02]

GLC05245.18

17 May 1903

Horsfall, Charles G., fl. 1900-1910

Autograph letter signed

Title: to My Dear Children

Mentions how much the children must have grown. Talks about selling all his equipment; boilers, engines, pipe tools, etc. States he will enclose a money order with this letter. First page is written in very light pencil, and there is bleedthrough from the ink on the other side making it difficult to read. With letter to his wife Mary of the same date (see GLC05245.18.01).

GLC05245.18.02

1873/12/19-28

Thomas, W. N., fl. 1873

Manuscript document

Title: [1873 Army Letters and Telegrams]

The retained copy book record of army officers' letters and telegraphs concerning the affairs of the Twentieth Infantry. Discusses the removal of the Winnebago tribe of Indians, which is being hampered by white men who trade with the tribe, specifically a lawyer named Lee. To ease the removal the army has captured Indians in a series of raids, including a chief named Big Hawk and seventy three of his men. One letter asserts that the best time to launch a raid is during a feast. Also deals with rations for the troops. Most of the letters were composed by W. N. Thomas, with a signature at the…

GLC05731.02

28 May 1821

Red Jacket, 1750-1830

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Receipt for $100 annuity paid to Red Jacket, a Seneca chief, for the Six Nations]

Records payment made by "LeRoy Bayard [illegible initial] McEvers & Thomas Morris" and delivered by Jasper Parrish, sub-agent to the Six Nations. The payment was owed in accordance with "an agreement made with Robert Morris at Big Tree in September 1797 - up to September 1820." Witnessed and signed by Charles F. Cort and E. P. Parrish. Red Jacket signed with X.

GLC05742.01

circa February 1928

Edison, Thomas Alva, 1847-1931

Autograph manuscript

Title: [Interview responses about experiments to grow rubber plants in the United States]

A series of questions typed on the back of stationery from the Hotel Royal Palm, in Fort Meyers, Florida, with answers written by Edison in pencil. Most questions concern his experiments in trying to find alternative plant sources for rubber. Other topics include agriculture, and mobile electric power for farming. Each page numbered 1-18. Circa date inferred from telegram from Edison in Fort Meyers, Florida (see GLC05791.02). The written interview was given by Wheeler McMillan, an agrarian. See GLC05791.03 for McMillan's write-up on the interview.

GLC05791.01

20 February 1928

Edison, Thomas Alva, 1847-1931

Telegram

Title: [Telegram to Wheeler McMillan]

Western Union telegram sent from Edison in Fort Meyers, Florida, to McMillan with the following information, "Farm and Fireside 250 Park Ave New York NY." Edison ends with, "Will see you anytime - T A Edison."

GLC05791.02

circa 1928

McMillan, Wheeler, 1893-?

Typed manuscript

Title: [Write up of an interview with Thomas Edison on agriculture and rubber production]

Manuscript written after McMillan interviewed Edison on his new interest in agriculture. Describes how Edison became interested in farming and includes quotes from Edison. Also discusses Edison's experiments in manufacturing rubber. Contains some information gleaned from a talk with Henry Ford as well. See GLC05791.01 for the interview questions and answers. Includes corrections.

GLC05791.03

5 August 1840

Thacher, James, fl. 1840-1841

Autograph letter signed

Title: to James Mease

Remarks that he has just read in the North American [publication] that a number of physicians have declared that they believe there is no such disease as hydrophobia because they have never seen an instance of it. Hopes that Mease will come forward and dispute this claim.

GLC06513.01

1 January 1841

Thacher, James, fl. 1840-1841

Autograph letter signed

Title: to James Mease

Introduces his grandson James Thacher Hodge who will be in Philadelphia for the winter working on a geological survey of Pennsylvania. Comments on having his portrait done. Mentions that a Miss Frazar has donated $500 to their society.

GLC06513.02

October 21, 1861

Ripley, James Wolfe, 1794-1870

Autograph letter signed

Title: to James Woodruff

States that Woodruff's proposal to furnish a light three pounder cannon is not advisable and will not be accepted because they already have a lighter field artillery piece in use, the bronze mountain and the prairie howitzer. Written from the Ordnance Office and signed by Ripley as Brigadier General. With endorsement by Abraham Lincoln and Winfield Scott (see GLC00337.02).

GLC00337.01

22 October 1861

Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865

Autograph endorsement signed

Title: [Endorsement by Abraham Lincoln and Winfield Scott]

Lincoln requests that Lieutenant General Scott see James Woodruff of the Ordnance Office to consider whether to purchase the guns proposed in the letter from Woodruff to J. W. Ripley in GLC 337.01. Scott signs that he agrees with Brigadier General Ripley's decision on the subject, namely, that the guns should not be acquired.

GLC00337.02

December 17, 1810

Pickering, Timothy, 1745-1829

Autograph letter signed

Title: to James McHenry

Massachusetts Senator Pickering responds to a letter from McHenry, former Secretary of War. He sends McHenry documents he requested which accompanied a message from President James Madison (not included). Discusses Madison's decision to declare West Florida under American rule, labelling this action bold and rash. Refers to an enclosed copy of a letter from Gabriel Duvall, Comptroller of the United States Treasury (included as GLC01578.02).

GLC01578.01

December 17, 1810

Pickering, Timothy, 1745-1829

Autograph letter signed

Title: to James McHenry

Copy of a letter written to Massachusetts Senator Pickering from Gabriel Duvall, Comptroller of the United States Treasury. Duvall states that Pickering's "accounts as late Secretary of State of the United States are finally closed on the books of the Treasury." The original letter was created on December 5, 1810.

GLC01578.02