March 12, 1783

Washington, George, 1732-1799

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

This letter uses oblique language (apparently chosen to avoid its detection by Newburgh conspirators) to call for a meeting of Generals Henry Knox and Jedediah Huntington: "I should be glad to see you & General Huntington at Dinner but be here earlier. The General Orders of yesterday will shew you upon what footing the meeting stands; & when I see you I will assign the reasons for it." That meeting was to discuss an anonymous address to the officers, calling upon them to attend a meeting and to threaten Congress. Washington's "General Orders of yesterday" asked his officers not to…

GLC00390

10 August 1861

Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865

Autograph endorsement signed

Title: [Lincoln endorsement on Rosecrans telegram]

Lincoln autograph endorsement signed to Union General George B. McClellan, 10 August 1861, on verso of Union General William S. Rosecrans telegram [clerical copy for recipient] (Clarksburg, Virginia) to Abraham Lincoln, 10 August 1861. Written on Magnetic Telegraph Company, Printing and Morse Lines form. Telegram informs Lincoln about the Virginia troops and gives Rosecrans's opinion on how the troops should be organized. Rosecrans notes that he has only 13 men with military education and remarks, "I stand here to cover two hundred miles of frontier with a small command of raw levies against…

GLC00409

June 14, 1862

Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Edward Bates

Writing to Attorney General Bates, Lincoln recommends Philip Fraser, a unionist lawyer in Jacksonville, Florida be appointed District Judge for the Eastern District of Florida. Fraser comes recommended by Senator David Wilmot and House Speaker Galusha A. Grow. Lincoln requests a nomination for him unless Bates can give a reason against it. Written on Executive Mansion Stationery.

GLC00411

1754

Washington, George, 1732-1799

Header Record

Title: Journal of Major George Washington and map [decimalized .01-.02]

GLC00419

1754

Washington, George, 1732-1799

Book

Title: Journal of Major George Washington, sent by the Hon. Robert Dinwiddie

First English Edition, with rare folding map (housed separately as .02) of what became the Eastern United States to Mississippi River. Howes W134, Sabin 101710, Church 999, Streeter Sale 1713. Initially published in Williamsburg.

GLC00419.01

1800

Paine, Thomas, 1725-1802

Pamphlet

Title: An Eulogy on the life of General George Washington....

Signed on half title by Paine (?). Evans 38178

GLC00420

1857-1859

Emory, William H. (William Hemsley), 1811-1887

Header Record

Title: Report on the United States and Mexican boundary survey made under the direction of the Secretary of the Interior

Report commissioned by Robert McClelland, Secretary of Interior; survey conducted by Emory. Includes detailed information on the boundary region between the United States and Mexico. Includes data, illustrations, and plates of the region's geography, water sources, plant, and animal life.

GLC00423

November 11, 1807

Adams, John, 1735-1826

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Benjamin Rush

Addressed to "My dear Phylosopher [sic] and Friend," this letter discusses George Washington, France and scientific societies. Adams dwells ironically at great length upon those "talents" which brought about Washington's "elevation above his Fellows." The ten talents include a "handsome Face" and "tall Stature", coming from Virginia ("Virginian Geese are all Swans"), the "Gift of Silence," self-control, and his ability to hide his temper. His letter concludes that he ought never have agreed to the appointment of Washington Commander of the Army (during the Quasi-War) with Hamilton, and he…

GLC00424

14 July 1863

Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865

Document signed

Title: [Printed draft call for troops from Maine]

Draft calling for 2,360 troops from the 3rd district of Maine. Printed with state and number of troops added in writing.

GLC00425

January 5, 1887

Cleveland, Grover, 1837-1908

Document signed

Title: Authority to affix the seal to commutation of the death sentence of John W. Parrot.

GLC00428

December 15, 1846

Spinner, Francis Elias, 1802-1890

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Elias Root

Writes about the whereabouts of a captain. Discusses the situation in Washington and remarks, "At present there seems to be but little chance for the Radical democracy ... certain it is, they can't be worse than they have been." The letter is written on blue paper.

GLC00431.01

May 7, 1856

Spinner, Francis Elias, 1802-1890

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Julia Patten

Mentions her search for a house. Informs that he is leaving for a trip south to Charleston or Savannah and that on his way home he will visit her and Mr. Patten. Expresses doubt as to whether or not his wife will accompany him. Addressed from the House of Representatives and to Patten in New York.

GLC00431.03

February 28, 1858

Spinner, Francis Elias, 1802-1890

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Elias Root

Writes confidentially that General Campbell will not be reappointed as Superintendent of Canal Affairs and that a Republican will take his place. Mentions that he is "living on hope here - The Senate has killed the Army bill, one of the Administrations pets, why may not our House have the good luck to Slay the other?" States in postscript that he will be forwarding some financial reports.

GLC00431.05

July 5, 1861

Spinner, Francis Elias, 1802-1890

Autograph letter signed

Title: to R. H. Pomeroy

Spinner, United States Treasurer, discusses financial matters with Pomeroy, a lawyer from Mohawk, New York. Discusses troops from New York who were stationed in Virginia. Declares "If the officers were only worthy of the men they command, what a mark we would make on the World's history." Written on House of Representatives stationary.

GLC00431.07

March 12, 1875

Spinner, Francis Elias, 1802-1890

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry M. Hubbard

Informs that he has complied with Hubbard's unspecified request. Addressed from the Treasury of the United States to Hubbard in Windsor, Vermont.

GLC00431.08

June 16, 1875

Spinner, Francis Elias, 1802-1890

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry M. Hubbard

In the letter, informs that Mr. New has not arrived yet and is not expected until the 25th. Remarks that the last time Mr. New was here, he declined to write his name in an album. Addressed from the Treasury of the United States to Hubbard in Windsor, Vermont.

GLC00431.09

May 22, 1888

Spinner, Francis Elias, 1802-1890

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Julia Patten

Replies that he is aware that Mr. Dwight had borrowed money from her husband but cannot remember the amount of the loan. Note at top of page says Spinner wrote Dwight on November 9, 1888. Addressed to Patten in Washington, D. C. Later notes in pencil on verso that possibly identify Dwight as Timothy C. Dwight, a special treasury agent in 1875.

GLC00431.11

June 26, 1864

Perry, William, fl. 1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Daniel Cohen

Writes to Cohen, with whom he had been friends with back in Kansas. Most of the letter concerns past news. Discusses remembering the sack of Lawrence, Kansas.

GLC00434.01

December 21, 1847

Henry, Joseph, 1797-1878

Document signed

Title: Appointment of Benjamin J. French

Appoints French to the assisstant secretary and librarian position at the Smithsonian Institute. Signed by Joseph Henry (Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution) and the Regents of the Smithsonian saying they consent to the appointment.

GLC00435

March 3, 1864

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

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Edwin McMasters Stanton

Union General Grant transmits a communication just received from Confederate General Robert E. Lee to Stanton, Secretary of War, regarding the exchange of "Citizen prisoners and prisoners of War improperly captured." States that Union General Edward Otho Cresap Ord discussed the prisoner exchange with Confederate General James Longstreet. Requests instructions as to how he should proceed. Labeled "Cipher." Writes "The following communication has just been received from Gen. Lee ... Gen. Ord met Gen. Longstreet a few days since at the request of the latter to arrange for the exchange of…

GLC00445

1682

Various

Header Record

Title: Collection of 5 letters relating to Elizabeth Woodhouse. [Decimalized .01-.05]

GLC00391

March 29, 1682

Penn, William, 1644-1718

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Dr. Woodhouse

Penn gives advice to the father of Elizabeth Woodhouse, who had the choice of going to America or staying with her lover. This letter mentions her wish to come to America, and Penn does not discourage the idea, mentioning that he will be going this summer (for the first time). Penn suggests practical protection with which to face the new continent. Dated in the old style.

GLC00391.01

May 11, 1682

Woodhouse, Elizabeth, fl. 1682

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John Harvey, Jr.

Elizabeth Woodhouse writes a love letter to John Harvey, Jr. Woodhouse was considering going to America at the time.

GLC00391.02

June 5, 1682

Woodhouse, Elizabeth, fl. 1682

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John Harvey, Jr.

Elizabeth Woodhouse writes a love letter to John Harvey, Jr. Woodhouse was considering going to America at the time.

GLC00391.03

July 11, 1682

Harvey, John, Jr., fl. 1682

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Elizabeth Woodhouse

John Harvey Jr. writes a love letter to Elizabeth Woodhouse. He is devoted to her. Woodhouse was considering going to America at the time.

GLC00391.04