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Written by Jesse Grant (Ulysses' father) in a shaky hand. Denying a recommendation. "I can not fully endorse Mr. Brainard as a man entitled to the president['s] confidence for judgment Integrity & veracity." [see#31. Brainard recommended a Mr...

GLC04360.002

to Dr. Lyman Abbott

Regarding controversy over black appointments: "Have you noticed that Collier's Weekly attacks me because I have gone too far in my policy of doing justice to the negro while the Evening Post declines to support me because I have not gone far enough...

GLC08002

[Account]

Lists transactions between Henry Knox and Robert Houston regarding land surveys, contracts and other related business.

GLC02437.08760

To: M. Armstrong & Sons

Inquiring about the prices of cotton in February of 1863. He had sent 500 bales to New York to be sold and believes he was cheated. He thanks Armstrong for a "complimentary notice of my 'soldier boy.' But I often receive such letters."

GLC04360.003

To: General J. Grant Wilson.

Written on mourning stationery. Refusing an offer made by Wilson and thanking him for the interest he has shown in her behalf.

GLC04360.004

To: J.B. Chaffee

Western Union Telegram, received at Denver, Colorado. "Father died at Eight O'clock this morning."

GLC04360.005

To: James M. Snyder

Written on mourning stationery. Mrs. Grant sends thanks for his resolutions

GLC04360.006

To: Mr. Childs.

Written on mourning stationery. Responding to the news that Dr. Douglas intends to raise funds as compensation for his assessing during the last stage of Ulysses Grant's illness. Julia Grant has been quite upset by letters sent by Dr. Douglas....

GLC04360.007

To: W.E. Mitchell.

Writing on behalf of Mrs. Grant. There are no Lincoln signatures in her possession from which the signature could be taken without destroying the value of the letter.

GLC04360.008

To Mr. Childs

Written on mourning stationery. Frederick asks for help in obtaining an appointment to China.

GLC04360.009

To: Mr. Childs

He read Child's book, "Recollections of General Grant." He believes his father did not have better friends than Mr. Childs and Mr. Drexel. Includes news about Ida and himself since their arrival in Vienna.

GLC04360.010

To: Genera Pawn [?]

Stamped by the US pension office. Enclosing the application of Mrs. Kielmaussegge [not included] to obtain her husband's pension.

GLC04360.011

To: Gerard Bencker.

Receipt to Treasurer Gerard Bancker for 50 pounds.

GLC07969

To: John H. Hilldring.

Kades encloses letters from General Whitney and to the Counselor of the Japanese Embassy, along with asking Hilldring to meet him for lunch at the Uptown Club before Hilldring's departure for Phoenix. "Received Nov 19 1958 John Hilldring" is stamped...

GLC06196.098

To: Board Member.

From the National Secretary Treasurer, asking opinion regarding the report of the Objectives and Program of the MGA, and requesting the contact of Oliver Comstock as soon as possible.

GLC06196.099

To: John H. Hilldring.

Dyer thanks Hilldring for sharing "valuable material" from his own experiences in CAMG. Dyer included a Memorandum for the Record, asking Hilldring to initial and return it with his approval. "Received Nov 24 1958 John Hilldring" stamped in black...

GLC06196.100

To: Richard Scullin.

Hilldring comments on the "excellent program" of the Military Government Association sent by Scullin and other officers. Hilldring is impressed by the "excellent job they are doing."

GLC06196.101

To: Charles L. Kades.

Hilldring thanks "Dear Chuck" for "clarifying his opinion" about the Committee from Tokyo. (Mr. Yasukawa)

GLC06196.102

To: Murray Dyer.

Cover letter. With enclosed Memorandum for the Record. Hilldring returned Memorandum after deleting an incident relating to General de Gaulle.

GLC06196.103

Cigarette case

Cigarette case, inscribed "J.H.H." on outside; "V.E.B. to J.H.H. March 27-1918" on inside.

GLC06196.120

to: Flag officer Foote, Cairo.

ADS. St. Louis, "Have you received the message sent to you yesterday at Paducah?"

GLC05601.068

Academic hood.

Academic hood worn by Hilldring at the University of Connecticut commencement ceremony.

GLC06196.207

to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead

One letter from Paul J. Yoder to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead dated March 28, 1974. Yoder supports the impeachment of President Nixon. Accuses Moorhead of pledging loyalty to Nixon over the judicial process. Implores Moorhead to take responsibility...

GLC09613.02.3450.02

to Mary Ewing

One letter addressed to Mary Ewing from Addison Lee Ewingdated Hazletown, Gibson Co., Ind., March 28, 1862.

GLC03523.28.002

to Mary Ewing

One letter addressed to Mary Ewing from Addison Lee Ewing dated Camp Sullivan, November 16.

GLC03523.28.041