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Collection of autographs, including Clay, Mary Eddy Baker, Z. Pike (Sr) [Decimalized .01- .08]

GLC04352

to James E. Harvey

Confidentially discusses his candidacy for president in the election of 1848 and his prospects for gaining votes from certain states. Gives a detailed explanation of his calculation of potential votes, should he receive the nomination from the Whigs...

GLC04352.01

to Mary E. J. Chapin

"I find it impracticable to see you this week. Am utterly occupied." Assumes Chapin wants to meet with her to discuss a problem she is having with her teacher, Mrs. Woodbury. She empathizes with her and suggests that Chapin work out the problem with...

GLC04352.02

to Colonel Ross

Written by Commodore Cornwallis to Colonel Ross in Calcutta, India. Written quickly and handwriting is sloppy. Cornwallis was a naval commander in India who gave support to his brother Lord Charles Cornwallis, the Governor General of India (who was...

GLC04352.03

[Request for one pound of musket powder]

Request made of the Conductor of Military Stores "for the use of the Officers of this Garrison" at Fort Pickering.

GLC04352.05

[Battle Hymn of the Republic].

Four pages.

GLC04352.07

A Woman is a Blessing [poem] (with ALS of his brother 6/20/1903)

GLC04352.08

[Decimalized .01- .18]

[decimalized 04353.01-04353.18]

GLC04353

to Joseph Gales

Discusses his "second speech on Internal Improvements," which Gales had copied down for him. Briefly comments on the activities at Pensacola during the first Seminole War, noting "that the Executive must feel embarrassed." Mentions expecting a good...

GLC04353.01

to T.B. Pugh re: not wanting to lecture at Philadelphia

GLC04353.03

to John Livingston

The letter touches on various points of business relating to the men's steamboats. Assigns captains to their respective boats. Advises Livingston to try to get protection from the government against Indians.

GLC04353.04

to Mr. Victor

Responds to his request for a brief memoir of her life and a photograph. Insists that he make use of it in any way that seems to be appropriate, but that he must not change her words.

GLC04353.05

to Charles W. Stoddard

Thanks him for sending him the pamphlet The Lepers of Molakai. Takes issue with the discussion of Mosaic law and leprosy and states: "Of one thing I am certain: no leper was ever cured by prayer." Ingersoll was a self-professed agnostic and...

GLC04353.06

to Henry Lee

Letter regarding French privateers. Not the more famous Henry Lee.

GLC04353.07

[America]

Contains four verses in Smith's song "America."

GLC04353.08

Autograph signature on titlepage of 1882 edition of "Leaves of Grass"

GLC04353.10

to J. M. Rosse

Signed also by J. M. Rosse. Thanks him for his letter. Thinks his idea of an article from his friend on Mugwumpism in the South from a Southern perspective, showing the benefits of political unity of the North with the South, is an excellent idea....

GLC04353.12

4 stanza poem, "In Blooming Orchards"

GLC04353.13

to Julia [Comstock] re: to fiancee with short love poem

GLC04353.14

to Julia [Comstock] re: news of work on the "Journal," etc.

Tear along center fold at left edge, very small hole 2 inches further in along fold, not affecting text.

GLC04353.15

to Frank Taylor re: hopes that he will catch up with Frank

Written on folio. With address leaf, stamp and postmark, 9/8 Zurich.

GLC04353.16

to Matthews re: asking him to resubmit article c/o Bill Nye

Jocular letter, signed J[..]sy [illegible]

GLC04353.17

to James C. Young re: edition of Young's book, "Omar"

On stationery of "The Schuyler," New York. With collateral article.

GLC04353.18

[Civil War maps] [decimalized]

Eight maps of various media, mostly of General McClellan's Peninsula Campaign.

GLC04355

to Richardson, Spenser & Towson re: ordering new uniforms for himself & staff

GLC04356