21 May 1892

Crouch, Frederick Nicholls, fl. 1892

Autograph manuscript signed

Title: Civil war campfire song lyrics.

Fair copy of lyrics for popular Civil War campfire song, "Kathleen Mavourneen"

GLC08322

12 November 1885

Sherman, William T. (William Tecumseh), 1820-1891

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William Lewis

Declines involvement in Grant - Johnson controversy over removal of War Secretary Stanton: "The matter was discussed to death at the time (1868) and I know of no good reason for reviving it."

GLC08323

03 October 1831

Adams, John Quincy, 1767-1848

Autograph letter signed

Title: to: Revd. W.B. Sprague

On the occasion of Sprague's new book, engages in emotional reflection on the role of religion, his deceased daughter Louisa, and being a father and grandfather of girls: "But the blessings which I now enjoy a large portion consists in three infant grand daughters who I hope and trust will be brought up in that beginning of Wisdom, the fear of the Lord -and in the paths of Piety and Virtue - To them, your book, if by Will of God they should attain the age of reading it with Understanding will I flatter myself yield Instruction and Delight- nor shall I deny myself the benefit of sharing it.…

GLC08324

14 July 1856

Fillmore, Millard, 1800-1874

Autograph letter signed

Title: to: C.S.Davis

American Party (know-nothing) Presidential candidate expresses fears of pro-Republican attacks: "Nothing could give me more pleasure than to visit Saratoga... but I fear I should never live to go there and return. I was almost killed coming from New York here and have made up my mind that I can not safely travel till the election is over."

GLC08325

January 22, 1794

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Letter signed

Title: to Samuel Hodgdon

As Secretary of War, instructs Quartermaster's Deputy to open a new store "securely situated from fire for the public purposes, the rent ought to be as low as possible."

GLC08326

December 21, 1847

Anna, Antonio Lopez de Santa, 1794-1876

Letter signed

Title: to the Minister of War

Complaining about criticism of his conduct in the Mexican War. He received most of the blame for critical defeats leading to the loss of the Mexican - American War and soon after retired to Tehuacan.

GLC08327

29 July 1796

Adams, John Quincy, 1767-1848

Autograph letter signed

Title: Procuring safe passage on American ship to Algiers for two Algerian men in Amsterdam.

Procuring safe passage on American ship to Algiers for two Algerian men in Amsterdam, Sidi Mustapha Ben Braim Rais and Sidi Mahomet Ben Mustapha Cagio.

GLC08329

January 16, 1825

Monroe, James, 1758-1831

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Congressman Poinsett

Continues long battle with Congress for reimbursement of expences incurred while Ambassador: "If there be any reason why the committee should report no opinion on my claims, I should presume, that it would not apply, to the other object, that of character..."

GLC08330

02 December 1886

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Document

Title: Marriage Certificate for wedding of 25-year-old Edith Kermit Carow, Parish Church of Saint George, London.

GLC08331

1874

Mosby, John S., 1833-1916

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Oliver P. Morton

Opposes Civil Rights bill a written: "I very much fear that its passage will utterly destroy our Free School System."

GLC08333

1861-1867

Mitchell, Wallace, fl. 1861-1867

Header Record

Title: [Letters belonging to Wallace and George B. Mitchell, 1861-1867][Decimalized .01-.30]

Collection of letters belonging to George B. and Wallace Mitchell dated 1861-1867. Consists of approximately 32 letters, illustrations, and Union Patriotic envelopes. George B. and Wallace Mitchell were brothers and Union soldiers who served with the 16th Pennsylvania Cavalry. Letters are primarily sent to Mary Mitchell, E.B. Good and George B. Mitchell. Details cavalry life in the Army of the Potomac.

GLC08334

10 October 1850

Chase, Salmon P. (Salmon Portland), 1808-1873

Autograph letter signed

Title: "I do not believe in a democracy which claims that its graciousness is measured by its indifference to human rights." As Senator.

GLC08335

31 May 1784

Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Count Vergennes

Regardless of current discussions, notes that powers of consuls have been agreed to with Rayneval and are awaiting signatures.

GLC08336

January 9,1778

Henry, Patrick, 1736-1799

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John Syme

Re: disposition and treatment of British Convention prisoners in Virginia: "The prisoners... are to walk about in the day time, but to be locked up at night securely. They are to be well fed & treated with humanity."

GLC08337

[ 1779-1780 ]

Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826

Document signed

Title: Blank form to promote militia members with instructions on following orders.

Blank form to promote militia members with instructions on following orders. As Governor of Virginia, in Williamsburg [between 01 June 1770 and 02 June 1781.]

GLC08339

May 1, 1807

Marshall, John, 1755-1835

Autograph letter signed

Title: Disposition of property, money and slaves for a local estate.

"Your sales under the circumstances I have stated with convey a good title. It will only be necessary to levy an executive on the slaves & get them."

GLC08340

18 May 1812

Adams, John, 1735-1826

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Issac Monroe and Ebenezer French

Re: Treaty of Paris with Britain, 1783, and France 1800: Concluding a series of reminiscences for the Boston Patriot (1809-1812), he writes to the Publishers: "I have been insulted by Ignorance and Impudence on the account of these Treaties more than any other actions of my Life. I have no more to say at present...Witnesses to whom I intended to have appealed, have, even while I have been writing, a Dana, a Lincoln, a knox been summoned to an higher Trybunal."

GLC08342

20 May 1800

Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804

Autograph letter

Title: to the Secretary of War

Inspector General of the army close accounts near the end of the Quasi War.

GLC08343

12 July 1979

Clinton, William J., 1946-?

Document signed

Title: As Arkansas Governor, commutes first degree murder term of J.W. Taylor from life to 61 years, 7 months.

GLC08344

29 March 1952

Eisenhower, Dwight D. (Dwight David), 1890-1969

Typed letter signed

Title: to Victor Emanuel

As NATO Supreme Commander, affirms idea of a spiritual awakening in the US: "One part of your letter that impresses me very much is your realization that there must be a definite appeal to the spiritual if we in the United States and what is left of the free world are really interested in getting back on a sane,sound, and enduring basis.

GLC08345

04 march 1817

Monroe, James, 1758-1831

Autograph endorsement signed

Title: {Cumberland Road}

Commitment to build the infrastructure of the United States through a contract with contractor James Kinkhead: "To build and construct in a workmanlike manner, all the Bridges and Culverts which shall be necessary on that part of the United States Western Road..."

GLC08346

22 Sept 1798

Pickering, Timothy, 1745-1829

Autograph letter signed

Title: to James Jackson

Responds on Adams " behalf to Governor of Georgia re: federal and state efforts to protect Georgia from French naval attack. Concludes vulnerability of Savannah is so high that using "gallies manned with negroes for working them and with white men to serve the guns, would form a better and cheaper defense" than the construction and manning of American forts.

GLC08347

08 July 1776

Dennis, John, fl. 1776

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Samuel Tucker

Chairman of the New Brunswick (NJ) Committee of Safety writes to naval hero Samuel Tucker of scarcity and hardship: "The call by the militia, for ammunition so great, that I have under the necessity of sending power to Amboy... Leed has also been a scarce article, for what of which, our people have taken from the windows of the Houses..."

GLC08348

12 Dec 1777

Parker, James, fl. 1766-1771

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Morris

For release of former employee, Scotsman Hugh Brown, convicted of high treason and sentenced to death: "That he has once more expressed to me a desire to return to his native country saying it was very unfortunate for him to be in a strange country at such an unhappy time... that he could not fight against this meaning Great Britain with a good heart..."

GLC08349

24 March 1812

Kinsley, Benjamin, fl. 1812

Autograph letter signed

Title: to His Brother

Re: War of 1812, impressment: "I have had the misfortune to be imprest on board of a British Man of War... I said that I was a native of Poland so I cannot remedy it otherwise but by your assistance you must not neglect to insert my Birthright..."

GLC08350