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

1872/09/05

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

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joseph R. Jones re: a "blackmailing operation", re-election campaign

Jones identified by the U.S. Grant papers. Discusses a "blackmail operation" and the "soreheads and thieves who have deserted the Republican party have strengthened it by their departure." Grant refers to the reform Republicans like Greeley, Carl Schurz, Lyman Trumbull, Andrew Curtin, David Davis, Charles Francis Adams, and others, who bolted the Republican Party because of corruption. Grant observes that "[t]he few Greeley Republicans buzzed like so many mosquitoes immediately after the nominations.... [However] [t]here was to[o] much time between nominations and elections to keep it up." (…

GLC05975

February 27, 1863

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

Autograph letter signed

Title: to David D. Porter

To Adm. David D. Porter. Vicksburg campaign letter re frustrated attempt to dig a canal to bypass Confederate forces. "At the present stage of water the submarine pump cannot be used. Capt. Prime therefore has had it put aboard the Champion. Will you be kind enough to let us have the pump and steamer again when the water falls about ten inches from its present level?"

GLC09363

1869/12/22

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

Manuscript document signed

Title: Pardon of William W. Copper (c/s Hamilton Fish)

Convicted of counterfeiting

GLC06942

1866/02/27

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

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Chandler re: firing black servant, William Barnes

Discusses the firing of his black servant for drunkeness; also mentions recommending him for employment. Chandler was Assistant Secretary of the Treasury

GLC07023

1863/05/31

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

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Stephen A. Hurlbut re: seige of Vicksburg

"Vicksburg is so strong by nature and so well fortified that...it must be taken by regular siege or by starving out the garrison. I have all the force necessary if my rear was not threatened...the entire rebel force heretofore against me are completely at my mercy. I do not want to see them escape by being reinforced from elsewhere."

GLC07055

1864/05/21

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

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Ambrose E. Burnside re: instructions in attempt to outflank Lee at North Anna

"You want to keep as close to the enemy as possible and report any movements you might observe."

GLC07056

1862/03/24

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

Autograph letter signed

Title: To: Major M. Smith.

Siezing supply of Confederate Bacon, directing operations before Shiloh. "You are particularly cautioned against fighting an enemy of your own, or superior power . . . nothing could be gained by a small victory which would cost us a single man."

GLC07961

1869/03/04

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

Manuscript document

Title: Memorandum for the Judges for Inauguration

GLC07685

1842 ca.

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

Painting

Title: Landscape watercolor painted by Grant as cadet at West Point

Signed in right hand corner "U.H. Grant". Includes 4 items collateral paperwork.

GLC07641

1872/07/24

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

Manuscript document signed

Title: Pardon of Jeremiah Hendricks (c/s Hamilton Fish) , convicted of murder

GLC07783

[1861]-1885

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

Header Record

Title: Collection of 47 images of Grant [decimalized]

GLC07808

1868/01/14

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

Autograph letter

Title: to Andrew Johnson re: ceasing to be Secretary of War ad interim

Probably a retained draft. Grant has blotted and overwritten numerous words. He claims that he cannot serve because of the Senate's "Act Regulating the Tenure of Certain Civil Officers."

GLC03924

1862/04/11

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

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Richardson, Spenser & Towson re: ordering new uniforms for himself & staff

GLC04356

1881/05/03

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

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Victor Navarub re: letter of recommendation, exchanges with Mexico must grow

GLC04617

1868/01/19

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

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John Sherman re: Johnson and Tenure of Office Act

"Whilst I think he wanted the constitutionality of the 'Tenure Act' tested I think now he would be glad either to get the vacancy of Sec. of War or have the office just where it was during suspension."

GLC07166

1874/09/23

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

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Thomas W. Cook re: advice to boy in school on honesty

Fatherly response to autograph request of Cook's son: "I advise him that he always keep on such (good) terms with his parents that he can, at all times tell them nothing but "The truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth."; with 2/26/1877 letter from President's secretary, with envelope.

GLC07190

1873/01/28

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

Document signed

Title: Pardon of John R. Whitney (c/s Hamilton Fish)

"In consideration of his former good character and his dependent suffering family". Countersigned by Hamilton Fish.

GLC07399

1863/11/29

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

Letter signed

Title: To: Ambrose Burnside

Praising Burnside and offering support in defense of Knoxville: "Do not be forced into a surrender by short rations. Take all the citizens have to enable you to hold out a few days longer. As soon as you are relieved from the presence of the enemy you can replace..everyhing taken from them..."

GLC07994

1876/04/27

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

Letter

Title: To: General J.E. Hawley

Written on White House stationery. Requesting a copy of the remarks Hawley would make at the "Ceremonial opening." Docket indicates the opening was on May 10, 1876 for President Grant

GLC04360.001

1870/05/16

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

Letter

Title: To Miss Zielin

Inviting her to lunch at the White House. [see .016]

GLC04360.015

1875/11/18

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

Letter

Title: To: Paymaster General.

Inviting the Paymaster general and Mrs. Alvord to dinner at the White House.

GLC04360.017

1876/02/11

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

Letter

Title: To: Honorable and Mrs. Townsend

Engraved invitation. Inviting them to dinner at the White House

GLC04360.018

[n.d.]

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

Autograph note signed

Title: To: Rowley

Card with pin-hole. Sending a copy of a letter [not included] Grant sent to the President.

GLC04360.019

1874/05/21

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

Letter

Title: Invitation and Menu

Engraved invitation to Nellie Grant's wedding. The ceremony and reception took place at the White House. "Menu" printed on silk, inserted loosely into the invitation.

GLC04360.021