1923/08/05

Coolidge, Calvin, 1872-1933

Typed letter signed

Title: to Maj. Stephen R. Crosby re: thank you letter written 2 days after inauguration

Signed as President on black-bordered White House stationery.

GLC02793.075

1928/04/20

Coolidge, Calvin, 1872-1933

Typed letter signed

Title: to Francis Prescott re: his determination not to seek another term

Signed as President on White House stationery. Prescott was chairman of the Massachusetts Republican State Committee.

GLC02793.077

1845/03/11

Abbot, Abiel, 1765-1859

Autograph letter signed

Title: re: negative comments on Mormons and annexation of Texas

Abbot writes that the annexation of Texas is an "offense against humanity and a monstrous transgression of the law of God." With address on p. 4.

GLC02765

1817 circa

Furst, Moritz, 1782-1840

Object

Title: [James Monroe Indian peace medal]

Indian peace medal with James Monroe's profile on front, with the words "James Monroe President of the U.S. A.D. 1817," designed by Moritz Furst. Verso features two hands shaking, a tomahawk crossed with a pipe, and the words, "Peace and Friendship," designed by John Reich.

GLC02768.02

1818/01/21

Jackson, Andrew, 1767-1845

Letter signed

Title: to Edward Livingston

Acknowledging a bronze casting of Napoleon, and offering thanks for the gift. Written as General in the U.S. Army.

GLC02769

1835/07/25

Jackson, Andrew, 1767-1845

Letter signed

Title: to Democratic Committee of Pennsylvania

Jackson refuses to endorse either candidate, or say anything to interfere with a gubernatorial race. He chooses to do so because both candidates, Wolf and Muhlenburg, are his friends. Also claims it is his policy not to involve himself in local matters of this kind. Written as President, to the twelve members of the Democratic Committee. Signed by Jackson with the date, place, names of recipients, also written in his own hand. Written from Fort Wool, also known as Fort Calhoun, in Hampton, Virginia, which served as Jackson's summer home for a time, and was nicknamed Rip Raps, spelled Rip…

GLC02771

1829 circa

Furst, Moritz, 1782-1840

Object

Title: [Andrew Jackson Indian peace medal]

Front of medal features profile of Andrew Jackson and the words "Andrew Jackson President of the United States. A.D. 1829," most likely designed by Moritz Furst. Verso features two hands shaking, a tomahawk crossed with a pipe, and the words, "Peace and Friendship," designed by John Reich. Some scratching on front and back.

GLC02772.02

1864 ca.

Brady, Mathew B., 1823-1896

Photograph signed

Title: [Carte de visite of Alfred Pleasanton]

Signed as Major General on image and verso. Brady imprint on verso.

GLC02790

1865 ca.

Brady, Mathew B., 1823-1896

Photograph signed

Title: [Carte de visite of Orville B. Willcox]

Signed as Brevet Major General.

GLC02791

1864 ca.

J. Gurney & Son

Photograph signed

Title: [Carte de visite of W. W. Averell]

Signed as Brigadier General.

GLC02792

1798/06/21

Adams, John, 1735-1826

Letter signed

Title: to inhabitants...of Bedford, Pa re: speech on unity, with William Bingham letter

Signed as President, acknowledging receipt of their call for unity & noting that "Unanimity in all things is never to be expected."

GLC02793.007

1799/07/07

Adams, John, 1735-1826

Autograph letter signed

Title: to James McHenry re: War Department's fiscal needs

Written as President to his Secretary of War. Numbered at top 173.

GLC02793.008

1824 ca.

Jackson, Rachel, fl. 1824

Painting

Title: Pendant miniature of Andrew Jackson's wife Rachel, attributed to Mary C. Strobel

Oval watercolor miniature on ivory, accompanying letter, preserved by the descendants of Mary Eastin Polk, said to have painted by Mary Catherine Strobel. Published in Jackson papers, vol. 4

GLC02793.019.02

1872/08/23

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

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Lucius S. Felt re: insurance on home in Galena, Ill.

Written as President during his re-election campaign. Grant also mentions the possibility of repairing the house should he be defeated.

GLC02793.040

1875/09/09

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

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Adolph E. Borie re: requesting purchase of yellow cord cigar lighters

Written as President

GLC02793.042

1907/08/08

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Typed letter signed

Title: to Charles R. Flint re: thanking him for gift of fish and woodcock

Signed as President

GLC02793.055

1915/12/31

Wilson, Woodrow, 1856-1924

Typed letter signed

Title: to Justice & Mrs Mahlon Pitney re: thanks for wedding gift

Typed (as he notes) and signed as President on White House stationery.

GLC02793.066

1917/09/15

Wilson, Woodrow, 1856-1924

Typed letter signed

Title: to Rev. William J. Hampton re: his love for his mother

Signed as President, on White House stationery, aboard the U.S.S. Mayflower.

GLC02793.068

1925/08/14

Coolidge, Calvin, 1872-1933

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John Coolidge re: visiting his father with the family and advice

Written as President to his son, who was a Corporal.

GLC02793.076.01

1846/07/31

Winthrop, Robert C., 1809-1894

Autograph letter signed

Title: to McClintock Young re: debt owed to sculptor Horatio Greenough

Written as Representative, to Young, in the Treasury Department. Greenough sculpted the famous (notorious) Washington statue in the capital which he completed in 1841. He also did numerous private commissions.

GLC02505.44

1894 ca.

Prince Studio

Photograph signed

Title: [Cabinet photograph of William F. Cody]

Signed by Cody with "W.F. Cody" and "Buffalo Bill." Shown in a suit with a full white mustache and a beard growing only from his chin. Taken by Prince Studio, 31 Union Square, New York, and Penn. Ave & 11th St. Washington, D.C.

GLC02508.04

1874/04/06

Cushman, Charlotte, fl. 1874

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Gardner Rand re: a request for a reading in Troy, mentioning $500 fee

GLC02508.05

1834/02/07

King, William R., 1786-1853

Autograph letter signed

Title: to R. J. Gordon

States that after a delay by the Treasury Department, he has obtained an order requiring "the district attorney to attend to the taking of the depositions" regarding the loss of money on board a steamboat. An audit by Mr. Elliott may resolve the matter without further action by Congress, but should a law be necessary, Gordon should forward "the depositions as soon as practicable." William Rufus de Vane King was a former representative from North Carolina, sitting senator from Alabama, and future (short-lived) vice president of the United States under Franklin Pierce.

GLC02512.07

3 Febraury 1916

Marshall, Thomas, 1913-1921

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Edwin F. Husi

Letter regarding Husi's recipient's upcoming marriage. Written on printed stationery "The Vice-President's Chamber."

GLC02512.08

1892/07/18

Morton, Levi P., 1824-1920

Autograph letter signed

Title: to F. H. Barrett re: autograph collection of all Vice Presidents

Written on printed stationery "The Vice-President's Chamber." The collection includes all the "Vice-Presidents of the United States with the exception of Elbridge Gerry and myself." [vice presidents]

GLC02512.09