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to James William Paige

Informs his brother-in-law of his family's vacation to Niagara Falls. Refers to a visit from Massachusetts Governor Levi Lincoln Jr. and his wife. States that his wife Grace forgot "two white waistcoats and a pair of working pantaloons" for their...

GLC01946.02

to Henry Knox

Reports shipment of publications to Knox from Thomas Longman, with Brown writing on Longman's behalf. Longman was a London bookseller.

GLC02437.00014

to Henry Knox

Discusses a trip to western Pennsylvania, where McClure stopped at Fort Pitt before heading further west to serve as missionary to the Delaware Indians in a town on the Muskingum River in Ohio. Gives his thoughts on the regional geography, the fort...

GLC02437.00015

to Henry Knox

Notes that he has enclosed Thomas Boydston's bill for 150 pounds sterling against Champion & Dickason, and an order of books. Also indicates that he has shipped a trunk and case of books to Knox aboard the Lydia, under Captain Hall. Longman was a...

GLC02437.00016

to Henry Knox

Reports the shipment of the month's supply of magazines and review publications to Knox from Thomas Longman, with Brown writing on Longman's behalf. Explains that "The Grand Imperial" doesn't produce regular issues, but that he sent what had come in...

GLC02437.00017

to Henry Knox

Informs Knox that the magazines sent are the same as in August, except that "The Grand Imperial" has been dropped because it will no longer be published. Post script confirms inclusion of "usual packet for Mr. Bowes." Longman was a London...

GLC02437.00018

[Renting the estate of Isaac Gridley]

As mortgagee of Gridley's estate, Thomas Flucker of Boston issues this official document renting out the estate to Admiral John Montagu for an annual sum of eighty pounds. Montagu was then Commander-in-Chief of the North American station. Flucker's...

GLC02437.00019

to Lucy Flucker

Later copy of the original letter made on 1 June 1858. Discusses being courted by Captain John Linzee, and her aunt interfering with their being able to see each other. Seeks advice from her friend Lucy, who became Lucy Knox in 1774. Inman married...

GLC02437.00020

to Henry Knox

Requests books from Knox and informs him to send the bill to Dr. Sheppard.

GLC02437.00021

[Medal of James A. Garfield]

Front of medal features James A. Garfield in relief profile with the words "James A. Garfield." Verso, designed by C.E. Barber, features a wreath with the following words inside: "Inaugurated President of the United States March 4 1881 -...

GLC02783.03

"Veteran Firemen's Association of Philadelphia." Black cloth ribbon

"Veteran Firemen's Association of Philadelphia." Black cloth ribbon with silver lettering. Mounting inscribed: "Funeral of Genl. U.S. Grant New York City."

GLC04360.073

"Philadelphia Band, No. 1." Cream-colored cloth ribbon.

"Philadelphia Band, No. 1." Cream-colored cloth ribbon. Mounting inscribed: "Funeral of Genl. U.S. Grant. 1885."

GLC04360.074

Yellow cloth ribbon featuring portrait of Grant

"Sun Flower Association Post No. 5 G.A.R. Philadelphia 1890." Yellow cloth ribbon featuring portrait of Grant. Mounting inscribed: "1890."

GLC04360.075

"Grant" A manuscript poem by Thos. J. Collier.

Commemorates Ulysses S. Grant. Signed on back by manuscript dealer W. R. Benjamin with his purple stamp. [Oversized]

GLC04360.076

"The Death Knell. To the Hon. Ulysses S. Grant, President of the United States."

"The Death Knell. To the Hon. Ulysses S. Grant, President of the United States." A printed poem by R. Rice of Cambridge New York.

GLC04360.077

Carte de visite of Ulysses S. Grant.

Ulysses S. Grant. "Sold by a Wounded Soldier" Verso: imprint of "Chestnut St. Philadelphia Photographic Co."

GLC04360.078

Carte de visite of John Bell Hood.

John Bell Hood. Verso: imprint of "E. & H. T. Anthony."

GLC04360.079

Carte de visite of General Halleck

General Halleck, 1861 copyright. Verso; imprint of "D. Appleton & Co."

GLC04360.080

Carte de visite of P. G. T. Beauregard

P. G. T. Beauregard, in union uniform. Verso: imprint of "E. Anthony."

GLC04360.081

Carte de visite of General Canby

General Canby. Verso: imprint of "C. D. Fredericks & Co."

GLC04360.082

Carte de visite of Julia D. Grant

Julia D. Grant. Imprint on verso: "E & H. T. Anthony."

GLC04360.083

Carte de visite of an engraving entitled "Grant & Family"

Photo of an engraving entitled "Grant & Family" featuring Ulysses S. Grant in uniform, Julia Grant and their four children. Capitol building is silhouetted in the background.

GLC04360.084

Carte de visite of "Gen., U. S. Grant"

Entitled "Gen., U. S. Grant" Grant wears civilian clothes and the White House is visible in the background.

GLC04360.085

Carte de visite of "Lieutenant General U. S. Grant"

Entitled "Lieutenant General U. S. Grant" Bust portrait with two stars visible on the jacket.

GLC04360.086

Carte de visite of Grant entitled "General Ulysses S. Grant, after a photograph from life"

Grant in civilian clothes. Entitled "General Ulysses S. Grant, after a photograph from life" [Negative has had the stars of his uniform painted -over.]

GLC04360.087