1889/01/14

Sherman, John, 1823-1900

Autograph letter signed

Title: to M. A. Wright re: possibility of appointing southerners to Benjamin Harrison's cabinet

On Senate stationery. Senator Sherman does not feel at liberty "to advise Gen Harrison as to his cabinet," but hopes he will include some Southerners. John Sherman (1823-1900), William Tecumseh's brother was a prominent US Senator from Ohio (1861-1877). He also served as Secretary of the Treasury (1877-1881) and Secretary of State (1890-1898). Sherman writes: "Your letter is received enclosing that of Governor Brown, which I now return to you…I do not feel at liberty to advise Gen Harrison as to his Cabinet unless he should desire my opinion. I have hopes that he would select one or two…

GLC02691.10

1822/03/06

Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826

Autograph letter signed

Title: to James Monroe re: correspondence with Jedediah Morse

Written to President Monroe and docketed by him. Jefferson asks Monroe to consider his letter to Morse and forward or suppress it. Morse wanted to establish a Society for the improvement of Indians, which Jefferson did not approve. Written in Monticello

GLC02708

1870/05/20

Parker, Ely S., 1828-1895

Letter signed

Title: to Gen. William B. Hazen

Circular letter from the Office of Indian Affairs, signed as Commissioner of Indian Affairs. Parker wants Indians living on reservations to be counted for the ninth census, as does Francis A. Walker. The Office of Indian Affairs is to be responsible for the counting.

GLC02731

1868/02/17

Colfax, Schuyler, 1823-1885

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John Sherman re: castigating Pres. Johnson shortly before impeachment trial

GLC02760

1873/03/04 ca.

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

Object

Title: Ulysses S. Grant / President of the United States

Possibly an inaugural medal. Sculpted by W. & C. Harris. Paint is slightly worn and there are glue remnants on verso.

GLC02781.02

1912/04/17

Taft, William H. (William Howard), 1857-1930

Document signed

Title: Extradition of William R. Shaver, charged with embezzlement & forgery

Partly printed document signed as President and countersigned by Wilson as Acting Secretary of State. Written to P.D. Howell of Canada.

GLC02785

1922/01/16

Harding, Warren G., 1865-1923

Typed letter signed

Title: to Jere H. Barr

President Harding writes to the president of the Reading Chamber of Commerce (in Reading, Pennsylvania) as a greeting on the occasion of the organization's annual dinner. Advocates for the Conference on Limitation of Armament. Typed on White House stationary.

GLC02787

1925 ca.

Photograph signed

Title: [Henry Ford]

Signed photograph of a middle-aged Henry Ford by an unknown photographer. Ford signed over his jacket lapel.

GLC02684

1860/12/20

Charleston Mercury, fl. 1860-1861

Broadside

Title: The Union is dissolved! [Charleston Mercury, Extra Ed.]

Docketed on verso with contemporary and (apparently post-war) note.

GLC02688

1863/02/28

Lee, Robert E., 1807-1870

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Augustus M. Wright re: his son returning to duty upon recovery from wounds

Lee discusses Miller A. Wright's application for leave as well as personnel issues in Augustus R. Wright's regiment. Wright, Sr. had asked Lee to support his son's appeal for an extension of his leave of absence. With A.M. Wright's initialed endorsement to his son Miller: "I send you Gen Lees letter rec'd this morning that you may see exactly how matters stand ..." Lee writes: "The application of Lt. M. A. Wright for extension of his leave of absence was returned to the Sec. of war on the 21st recommended… I am very glad to hear that your Son is so nearly recovered. We require all good men…

GLC02691.02

1866 ca.

Johnson, Andrew, 1808-1875

Autograph note signed

Title: Note to Augustus R. Wright re: assuring Wright of his esteem

Written on a small scrap of paper, undated.

GLC02691.06

1863/05/08

Mathews, James D., fl. 1863

Letter

Title: to Robert E. Lee re: Wright's inability to serve in the field

Copy of two statements attesting to Wright's disability from a gunshot wound to the foot sustained at the Battle of Sharpsburg. Endorsement, signed by two other individuals, states that the original was sent to Robert E. Lee.

GLC02691.08

1864/11/24

Wright, Augustus Romaldus, 1813-1891

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Andrew Johnson re: introduction and pledge of loyalty for son Miller

Asks Johnson to assist his son in finding honest work. "He was in command of the 38th Ga Reg at Antietam where he fell after 6 hours fighting ... He was pardoned by the President [Lincoln]."

GLC02691.09

1863/02/10

Parker, Ely S., 1828-1895

Autograph document signed

Title: [Petition to amend an 1861 New York state legislative act pertaining to the Tonawanda band of Seneca Indians]

Includes a cover letter by Parker, writing as chief and delegate of the Tonawanda band of Seneca Indians, that claims that the 1861 legislation entitled "An Act for the protection and improvement of the Tonawanda Band of Seneca Indians, residing on the Tonawanda reservation in this state" has been defective. The letter is followed by eight pages, most in Parker's hand, of drafted suggestions for amendments and repeals to various sections of the act. The final page has a list related to land allotment and a pencilled in note dated 30 May 1863 at the Chiefs Council also pertaining to…

GLC02707

1812/09/14

Flournoy, Thomas, 1775-1857

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Lt. Col. Smith

General Flournoy expresses alarm and seeks information about Smith's situation near St. Mary's, Georgia. Indicates that he is ordering reinforcements for him. Flournoy was a lawyer before serving in the War of 1812, when he succeeded General James Wilkinson as commander of the 7th Military District (Mississippi Territory, Louisiana, and Tennessee) and had the major responsibility of fighting the Creek Indians.

GLC02714

1873 ca.

Photograph signed

Title: [Cabinet photograph of Cassius Marcellus Clay]

Bust length 3/4 profile of Cassius Marcellus Clay, signed on image "C.M. Clay." Noted as Ae[tat] 73. Inscription on verso list Clay's birth and death year, 1810-1903.

GLC02720

1878/02/18

Norton, Joshua Abraham, 1819-1880

Document signed

Title: [Fifty-cent interest-bearing note from the Imperial Government of Norton I]

Signed by Joshua Abraham Norton as Norton I, self-proclaimed emperor of the United States. Check number 2510. On verso, affixed note reads "Yours Truly A.J. Bryant Mayor, San Francisco. Oct. 22nd, '78."

GLC02729.02

1833 ca.

Meiser, Edward S., fl. 1833

Map

Title: Map of the southern part of Texas

Map which belonged to Anthony Dey, a chief figure in the Galveston Bay & Texas Land Co. The map has had lands owned by the Company outlined in ink. Date inferred from provenance. Streeter, Texas 1137A and Philips Maps p. 843.

GLC02754

1830/12/10

Burnet, David G., fl. 1830-1870

Document signed

Title: Original contract for the Galveston Bay and Texas Land Company

The first copy of the contract. With an amendment signed by Anthony Dey , William Sumner and George Curtis and dated 11/9/1832.

GLC02757

1845/03/11

Abbot, Abiel, 1765-1859

Autograph letter signed

Title: re: negative comments on Mormons and annexation of Texas

Abbot writes that the annexation of Texas is an "offense against humanity and a monstrous transgression of the law of God." With address on p. 4.

GLC02765

1817 circa

Furst, Moritz, 1782-1840

Object

Title: [James Monroe Indian peace medal]

Indian peace medal with James Monroe's profile on front, with the words "James Monroe President of the U.S. A.D. 1817," designed by Moritz Furst. Verso features two hands shaking, a tomahawk crossed with a pipe, and the words, "Peace and Friendship," designed by John Reich.

GLC02768.02

1818/01/21

Jackson, Andrew, 1767-1845

Letter signed

Title: to Edward Livingston

Acknowledging a bronze casting of Napoleon, and offering thanks for the gift. Written as General in the U.S. Army.

GLC02769

1835/07/25

Jackson, Andrew, 1767-1845

Letter signed

Title: to Democratic Committee of Pennsylvania

Jackson refuses to endorse either candidate, or say anything to interfere with a gubernatorial race. He chooses to do so because both candidates, Wolf and Muhlenburg, are his friends. Also claims it is his policy not to involve himself in local matters of this kind. Written as President, to the twelve members of the Democratic Committee. Signed by Jackson with the date, place, names of recipients, also written in his own hand. Written from Fort Wool, also known as Fort Calhoun, in Hampton, Virginia, which served as Jackson's summer home for a time, and was nicknamed Rip Raps, spelled Rip…

GLC02771

1829 circa

Furst, Moritz, 1782-1840

Object

Title: [Andrew Jackson Indian peace medal]

Front of medal features profile of Andrew Jackson and the words "Andrew Jackson President of the United States. A.D. 1829," most likely designed by Moritz Furst. Verso features two hands shaking, a tomahawk crossed with a pipe, and the words, "Peace and Friendship," designed by John Reich. Some scratching on front and back.

GLC02772.02

1864 ca.

Brady, Mathew B., 1823-1896

Photograph signed

Title: [Carte de visite of Alfred Pleasanton]

Signed as Major General on image and verso. Brady imprint on verso.

GLC02790