24 December 1848

Hale, Artemas, fl. 1848

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his wife

Hale heard a sermon by Mr. Allen and thinks the man should have followed up his preaching by urging people to live a religious life as evidence of their faith. He also discusses the session of Congress between the end of December and the 4th of March. He wishes his wife a Merry Christmas.

GLC05508.119

6 April 1979

Hayakawa, Samuel I., 1906-1992

Header Record

Title: [Samuel Ichiye Hayakawa letter and photographs] [decimalized]

See descriptions in GLC05508.124.01-.03

GLC05508.124

24 October 1962

Kennedy, John Fitzgerald, 1917-1963

Header Record

Title: [John F. Kennedy letter and certificate] [decimalized]

See descriptions in GLC05508.155.01-.02.

GLC05508.155

6 August 1911

Lubin, David, 1849-1919

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mrs. Stetson

Lubin offers condolence to Stetson with a quotation from scripture: "The Lord hath given, the Lord hath taken; blessed be the name of the Lord."

GLC05508.172

2 November 1955

Marshall, Catherine, 1914-1983

Typed letter signed

Title: to James Jones

Marshall responds to Jones about what her novel, "A Man Called Peter," has meant to him. Marshall is thankful that since her husband's death, God has given her work (i.e. writing) that she loves doing and which helps others.

GLC05508.177

12 March 1973

McGovern, George, 1922-?

Typed letter signed

Title: to Bishop Earl Hunt

Letter sending autographed card with the quote: "What doth the Lord require of thee, but to do justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with God."

GLC05508.184

14 November 1833

Pickering, John, 1737-1805

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Rev. Bernard Whitman

Responding to a letter from Whitman asking about the religious beliefs of various founders including Washington, John Quincy Adams, and Jefferson. For Washington and Adams, Pickering refers him to other people. About Jefferson he writes that a published letter he read had "no distinct acknowledgment of the divine mission of our Savior, but an equivocal sort of language, from which different inferences would be drawn by different readers," and that his political writing had the same quality. Pickering disapproves of Christians that do not actively counteract the doctrines of infidels.

GLC05508.204

January 12 1852

Sumner, Charles, 1811-1874

Autograph quotation signed

Title: [Good Works!...]

A sentiment by Charles Sumner: "Good works! Such even now is the Heavenly ladder on which angels are ascending & descending while weary Humanity on pillows of stone slumbers heavily at its feet."

GLC05508.240

circa 1870

Evans, John M., fl. 1870

Autograph manuscript

Title: Jesus Holds My Hand

Five stanzas of the hymn with musical score (originally adhered at the top of the page).

GLC05508.099

20 December 1870

Ewing, Thomas, 1829-1896

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Archbishop Purcell

Responding that he cannot adopt the Archbishop's suggestions. Although he believes Christianity is the greatest moral and social boon to man, he can neither avow nor disavow Catholicism before he has sincere and complete faith.

GLC05508.100

18 April 1967

Ferrer, Jose, 1912-1992

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Marshall E. Bean

Ferrer thanks Bean for his inspirational message of faith.

GLC05508.101

4 October 1870

Fillmore, Millard, 1800-1874

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George M. Fillmore

Fillmore offers condolence upon the death of his nephew's child. He urges his nephew to submit to the dictates of Providence. 1 black and white full length seated engraving of Millard Fillmore included.

GLC05508.102

24 April 1943

Fosdick, Harry Emerson, 1878-1969

Typed letter signed

Title: to Frank Mock

Written on stationery of Riverside Church. Fosdick reprimands Mock for a downhearted letter and encourages him to keep his faith during the dark times of WWII. He also warns that we must win the peace this time (as opposed to WWI) because the next world war will be worse.

GLC05508.104

3 May 1810

Furman, Richard, fl. 1810

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Rev. Jedediah Morse

Reverend Furman hopes that bad weather will keep the Reverend Morse's ship from sailing until the next day so he will be able to preach that night. He encloses copies of the letters Morse lent to him and remarks that he is glad to know that serious exhortations are being made to promote the Gospel.

GLC05508.105

6 March 1941

Gandhi, Mahatma, 1869-1948

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Dr. Susai

Gandhi comments on Dr. Susai's discontent with the Catholic Church. He suggests Susai revert to his original faith. (Month confirmed from post-marked envelope.)

GLC05508.108

16 December 1896

Gibbons, John, fl. 1896

Autograph letter signed

Title: to unknown

Cardinal Gibbons discusses his new book, "The Ambassador of Christ." The book's purpose "is to demonstrate the dignity and responsibility of the Christian ministry."

GLC05508.109

13 September 1967

Goldstein, Israel, 1896-1986

Typed letter signed

Title: to John D. Buchanan

Written on stationery of Congregation B'Nai Jeshurdun, New York. Goldstein writes that the United Nations, "weak and faulty an instrument as it is," has been a major deterrent to a world war in the troubled times following World War Two. He discusses his reason for joining the Rabbinate, including his desire to promote the welfare of humanity and the to be of service to the cause of Judaism.

GLC05508.111

14 November 1881

Gordon, Charles, fl. 1881

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Capt. Murray

Gordon commiserates with Murray about the drudgery and loneliness of their prospective assignments. He writes that despite their trials, God assures their salvation. Murray's stokers and men are under Gordon's care.

GLC05508.112

7 February 1944

Graham, Martha, 1894-1991

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Kit

Graham discusses her feelings and perceptions about a party attended in Kit's honor and the way Kit has touched so many people. She also discusses her belief in "a Great Source," or living energy, from which one can draw strength and power.

GLC05508.114

21 March 1966

Grant, Cary, 1904-1986

Typed letter signed

Title: to Marshall E. Bean

Grant cannot send a photo of him and his wife. He hopes that through prayer and faith Bean will overcome his illness.

GLC05508.115

circa 3 July 1900

Grant, Elizabeth, 1797-1885

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Bliss Isley

Grant does not recall her father-in-law attending church during the five years she lived in his house. She doubts the assertion that Grant chose the Bible passage over which he took his Oath of Office. She corrects his version of Grant baptism, insisting that Grant did not thank the minister but simply remarked "You surprised me."

GLC05508.116

1 September 1794

Green, Ashbel, 1762-1848

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Rev. Jedediah Morse

Green introduces Rev. Dr. Keith, a minister from the congregational church in Charleston, SC. He believes Morse will receive much pleasure from both Keith's preaching and his conversations. Green apologizes for not writing often, citing that his work keeps him very busy. An undated blurb from the Newark Daily Advertiser is attached to the letter. It discusses how Green's diary and papers will make a valuable addition to the historical literature of the early republic.

GLC05508.117

March 1936

Guest, Edgar A., 1881-1959

Typed document signed

Title: My Creed

A personal philosophy Guest tried to live by, much of it dealing with ethics and decorum: "... to be strict with myself, but patient and lenient with others; to give the advantage , but never to ask for it; to be kindly to all, but kindlier to the less fortunate..." He ends with "to keep faith with God, my fellow men, and country." Guest admits he has not always been able to live up to his high standards, but believes trying to live by these rules has greatly enriched his life.

GLC05508.118

16 November 1854

Hale, Sarah J.B., 1788-1879

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Ninian W. Edwards

Hale writes to the Superintendent of Illinois public schools, Ninian W. Edwards, to ask him to consider the suitability of her book, "The Bible Reading Book" for the classroom. She claims the book is already being used at a number of other schools and institutions.

GLC05508.121

circa 1869-1872

Hall, Newman, fl. 1869-1872

Autograph letter signed

Title: to W.R. Cremer

Hall considers the Civil War the only justifiable war, apparently because it brought the abolition of slavery. War between England and the U.S. "would be Fratricidal & a hideous crime." He believes arbitration and a treaty can settle any conflict between the two nations, possibly referring to the Alabama Claims.

GLC05508.122