1863/10/26

Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Elihu B. Washburne re: a second term "would be a great honor...."

Written on Executive Mansion stationery and noted as "Private & Confidential." Concerns a leave of absence for Maj. Gen. Cadwallader C. Washburn [sic], an appointment for Israel Washburn at Portland, Me. which was accepted, and for his friend Thompson Campbell. (Slight mat burn in margins.)

GLC02083

1865/06/16

Schurz, Carl, 1829-1906

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Alfred Howe Terry

Lengthy letter describing the war-time sacrifices of Erhandz Richter, a Richmond brewer, presumably of German origin, who sacrificed his fortune and risked his family to serve in the Union Army. Schurz pleads Richter's cause with the commander of the Dept. of Virginia, asking him to assist Richter in returning to his business, which had been sold off by his partners, who were Confederate sympathizers. With a docket on the verso from Head Quarters in Richmond concerning action to be taken about Richter and his brewery.

GLC02094

1866/02/15

Johnson, Andrew, 1808-1875

Document signed

Title: Envelope: case of soldier who sought transfer from volunteer to regular army

Memorandum on the face of an Executive printed stationery envelope, in the case of Capt. W. A. Wainwright (Vols.), seeking a transfer to the regular army. Docketed by Acting Sec. of War Thomas Eckert on envelope flap, when Johnson was trying to fire Stanton.

GLC02097

[13 March] 1832

Tyler, John, 1790-1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to R. F. Graves

Written as a Senator from Virginia before passage of the tariff of 1832 which caused South Carolina to "nullify" the law and led to the nullification crisis. The letter is dated "Washington 13. 1832." (The Tariff was passed 14 July 1832.) Tyler encloses a copy of his speech on the tariff bill and regrets that he cannot send copies of Henry Clay's speech. He concludes, "Whether we shall settle the tariff or not remains to be determined. I think a better spirit prevails than at the commencement of the session." Also mentions that the "apportionment Bill passed yesterday to its 3d reading…

GLC02099

1844/04/13

Buchanan, James, 1791-1868

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Edward D. Gazzam re: Texas and the annexation treaty

Written as Senator from Pennsylvania to his friend Edward Gazzam. Buchanan's delaying tactics the following year as Secretary of State under Tyler allowed the president to ask for a declaration of war against Mexico. A portion of the letter on p. 1 was removed by cutting, probably by Buchanan. With free frank.

GLC02100

1840/12/09

Buchanan, James, 1791-1868

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John B. Butler re: results of a meeting with the President

Written as Senator from Pennsylvania. Buchanan met with the President to discuss Edward Gazzam's claims (to be made minister to Texas). He adds "There is no news. The better opinion seems to be that Webster will be the Secretary of State under Harrison." With free franked integral address leaf docketed.

GLC02101

1844/02/03

Buchanan, James, 1791-1868

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Edward D. Gazzam re: American interests better served by Texas independence

Written as Senator from Pennsylvania, regarding the bill for admission of Texas to the Union and South Carolina's opposition to another Tariff bill. Buchanan argues that an independent Texas would be better for America unless Great Britain were to annex it. He also dismisses South Carolina's (and Calhoun's) complaint that the Tariff impoverished the South by pointing to cheap cotton production in newer states like Mississippi or Alabama. (Recent historians agree with him.)

GLC02104

1864 ca.

Brady, Mathew B., 1823-1896

Photograph signed

Title: [Edward Ortho Cresap Ord]

Carte de visite signed on mount. 3/4 sitting by Brady.

GLC02136.02

1865/01/10

Lee, Robert E., 1807-1870

Letter signed

Title: to Jefferson Davis, re: the waning strength of Confederate forces

Signed as commander in chief of Confederate forces. Lee comments particularly and generally about the positions held by his generals and the weakened condition of all armies.

GLC02042

1813/12/28

Brown, Jacob, 1775-1828

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George Newbould

General Brown forwards $300 to pay interest on a bond. Notes that his quarters are good and that supplies are coming to his town. Indicates that he is not worried by the enemy forces in the vicinity and welcomes an attack, because it would "give me another chance for acquiring military reputation and of promoting the honor...of my Country." In a postscript, seeks Newbould's candid opinion of the army.

GLC02047

1833/01/28

Hastings, Thomas, fl. 1833

Autograph document signed

Title: [Texas land document]: selling Andrew Briscoe half the Vicente Cordova grant

Partly printed document, written by Hastings selling Andrew Briscoe 4 leagues (17,714 acres) of lands. Hastings served as delegate to the 1832-33 Convention. Briscoe later signed the Texas Declaration of Independence.

GLC02067

1780/10/24

United States. Continental Congress.

Manuscript document signed

Title: Resolution re: shortage of military supplies

Signed by Thomson as Secretary of Congress. The resolution is a response to a report of the Commissary General Col. E. Blaine. Was written in Congress.

GLC02121

1783/04/12

George III, King of Great Britain, 1738-1820

Broadside

Title: Proclamation of Peace [Printed by John Hayes]

Tall, narrow broadside dated from Baltimore, April 12. "1783" has been added in roughly contemporary ink. A docket on verso has been obscured by age and modern restoration (possibly including bleaching). Apparently, the only recorded copy of the Baltimore printing.

GLC02122

1864 ca.

E. & H.T. Anthony (Firm)

Photograph signed

Title: Carte de visite of Ulysses S. Grant

Signed as Lieutenant General.

GLC02136.01

1864 ca.

Photograph signed

Title: [Carte de visite of Philip Henry Sheridan]

Bust portrait of Union General Philip Sheridan. Signed on image.

GLC02136.03

1865 ca.

Brady, Mathew B., 1823-1896

Photograph signed

Title: [Carte de visite of Quincy Adams Gillmore]

Signed on mount, 3/4 standing by Anthony from Brady.

GLC02136.05

1865 ca.

Meade, George Gordon, 1815-1872

Photograph signed

Title: [Carte de visite of George Gordon Mead]

Meade, the hero of Gettysburg. Signed on image, bust by Brady

GLC02136.06

1863/07

O'Sullivan, Timothy H., 1840-1882

Photograph

Title: Field where Gen. Reynolds fell, Gettysburg [published by Gardner]

Photograph, not showing Reynold's body, but showing corpses on the field after the battle.

GLC02435

30 December [1883]

Porter, Fitz-John, 1822-1901

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Jackson Hunt

Mentions the 27 December 1883 death of General Andrew Atkinson Humphreys. Writes that Humphrey's death "... was a shock to me. It is a reminder of the uncertainty of life at our age." Refers to John Alexander Logan, a General and Senator, and mentions an unspecified action Logan must take to assist Hunt. Date inferred from content.

GLC02382.077

1847/01/31-1848/03/23

Lincoln, Solomon, fl. 1847-1848

Autograph letter signed

Title: 2 letters to Francis Bassett concerning Mexico

1. ALS. Solomon Lincoln to Francis Bassett re: Congressional elections, Texas, Gen.s. Taylor & Scott . Hingham, Mass. 3 p. (29x30 cm) Mentions Governor Young pardoning 18 anti-rent (riot) convicts as well as Generals Taylor and Scott. Discussion of Col. Benton's machinations to have himself placed above Taylor and Scott. 2. ALS. Solomon Lincoln to Francis Bassett re: death of John Quincy Adams, treaty with Mexico. Hingham, Mass. 3 p. (29x30 cm) Compares Adams's death to that of Pitt the Elder ("Chatham") and the famous painting by Copley depicting the same. Also discusses…

GLC02390.01

1792/11/18

Wayne, Anthony, 1745-1796

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Elliott and Williams

Explains that while he had suggested a certain level of meat rations for the recipients troops, the Secretary of War has chosen a different amount. Though he disagrees with the Secretary, he advises the recipients to follow this higher authority. These orders are part of the planning for battle against the Indians.

GLC02397

1838/04/08

Houston, Sam, 1793-1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Albert S. Johnston re: preparing for attack on San Antonio

Signed as General. Commanding Johnston to have all militia in readiness for a possible attack, and giving permission to organize a military court. Houston also asks that Johnston inform the Comanche Indians and, if possible, to allow their chiefs visit the seat of government.

GLC02401

1825/10/15

Robertson, Felix Huston, 1839-1928

Document signed

Title: Leftwich grant of stock in Texas Association

Also signed by J.P. Erwin. Streeter 1087, locating only two copies.

GLC02402

1860/02/21

Ford, John S., 1815-1897

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Samuel Houston re: attempts to restore order on Rio Grande

Retained copy of correspondence. Written at Camp Ronsano on the Rio Grande

GLC02404

1865 ca.

Photograph signed

Title: [Carte de visite of Edmind K. Smith]

Signed on mount as commander of the Trans-Mississippi Dept.

GLC02406