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Sitting portrait of Grant

Sitting portrait of Grant holding an envelope. Printed signature. Capitol building is visible in the background. Johnson & Fry Publishers, 1869, from a painting by Chappel.

GLC04360.103

Bust portrait of Grant

Bust portrait of a bedraggled Grant with three stars visible on his uniform jacket. Union troops can be seen through a window in the background.

GLC04360.104

Bust portrait of Grant with two stars visible on his uniform jacket.

Bust portrait of Grant with two stars visible on his uniform jacket. Engraved by H. B. Hall & Sons, New York.

GLC04360.105

Portrait of Grant (head view only)

Portrait of Grant (head view only). Printed signature: "U.S. Grant Lt. Gen. U.S.A." Engraved for U.S. Service Magazine by O. Neill.

GLC04360.106

Bust portrait of Grant with three stars visible on his uniform

Bust portrait of Grant with three stars visible on his uniform jacket. Entitled "Lieut. Gen. Ulysses S. Grant, U.S.A., with printed signature. Engraved by H. B. Hall.

GLC04360.107

Bust portrait of Grant with three stars visible on his uniform

Bust portrait of Grant with three stars visible on his uniform jacket. With Printed Signature. "Engraved by H. Wright Smith from a Photograph."

GLC04360.108

Bust portrait of Grant with two stars visible on his uniform

Bust portrait of Grant with two stars visible on his uniform jacket. With printed signature. Engraved by F. Halpin from a Brady photograph. Published by Derby & Miller, N.Y.

GLC04360.109

Bust portrait of Grant with three stars visible on his uniform

Bust portrait of Grant with three stars visible on his uniform jacket. Printed signature. Engraved by J.C. Buttre from a Barr & Young photograph.

GLC04360.110

Bust portrait of Grant with two stars visible on his uniform

Bust portrait of Grant with two stars visible on his uniform jacket. With printed signature. Engraved by H. P. Hall from a Brady photograph.

GLC04360.111

Bust portrait of older looking Grant

Bust portrait of older looking Grant in civilian dress. With printed signature. Engraved by H. W. Smith from a Brady photograph.

GLC04360.112

"General Grant at Mt. McGregor."

"General Grant at Mt. McGregor." Seated portrait of Grant from a photograph of Grant and his family taken by Record & Epler. [Taken from Personal Memoirs of U. S. Grant. Page entitled: "Chatanooga" appears on the verso.]

GLC04360.113

Bust portrait of "Mrs. Ulysses S. Grant."

Bust portrait of "Mrs. Ulysses S. Grant." Engraved by Samuel Sartain.

GLC04360.114

"Sovereigns. No. 10. General Ulysses S. Grant, President of the United States of America." [Vanity Fair]

"Sovereigns. No. 10. General Ulysses S. Grant, President of the United States of America." Article in Vanity Fair which provides a brief account of Grant's former occupations. With additional page featuring a color lithograph of Grant smoking a...

GLC04360.115

Modern [20th century] photograph of Ulysses S. Grant and Julia Dent's marriage certificate.

Modern [20th century] photograph of Ulysses S. Grant and Julia Dent's marriage certificate.

GLC04360.116

Modern [20th century] photograph of petition recommending Captain Ulysses S. Grant for the office of county engineer.

Modern [20th century] photograph of petition recommending Captain Ulysses S. Grant for the office of county engineer.

GLC04360.117

Folder from Merwin-Clauton Sales Company

Folder from Merwin-Clauton Sales Company [auction house] of "Autograph of Grant (U.S.). Lists documents that the original collector owned.

GLC04360.118

8 News articles [decimalized: a-c]

Collateral: 81 News articles, mostly 1915-1925. The articles were written after Grant's death (bulk: early 20th century). Includes four articles about Susan B. Anthony centenary celebrations in 1920; two articles written by Grant's Granddaughter...

GLC04360.119

National politics: Speech of Abraham Lincoln, of Illinois, delivered at the Cooper Institute, Monday, Feb 27, 1860.

Published by the New York Tribune as Tribune Tracts No. 4. Lincoln addresses the most pressing issue of the day, slavery, and attacks the view put forth by Stephen Douglas and others that slavery was founded by the forefathers of the country. He...

GLC04471.01

[Explanation and correspondence about the printing of the Cooper Institute address given by Abraham Lincoln]

Signed by Charles C. Nott and Cephas Brainerd. Inscribed to "Ira H. Brainerd, With the regards of Charles C. Nott," and dated 12 February 1907. This pamphlet is an accompanying edition to the Cooper Institute address given by Abraham Lincoln, 27...

GLC04471.02

Speech of Hon. Abraham Lincoln, in vindication of the policy of the framers of the Constitution and the principles of the Republican Party. . .

Title continues "Delivered in the Cooper Institute, Feb. 27th, 1860, issued by the Young Men's Republican Union (659 Broadway, New York) with notes by Charles C. Nott & Cephas Brainerd." Printed by George F. Nesbitt & Co., Printers and Stationers...

GLC04471.04

to Ira H. Brainerd

Replies to Brainerd's request to sign some printings of Abraham Lincoln's address at the Cooper Institute 27 February 1860, and asks where he would like the signatures to be placed. Remarks that the reprint looks much like the original. Admires...

GLC04471.07

The Cooper Union Address given by Abraham Lincoln in the Great Hall of The Cooper Union in New York February 27, 1860

With an introduction written by Leroy H. Buckingham, Ph.D., Associate Professor of English, The Cooper Union. Published by The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art, 1960. Buckingham's introduction discusses Lincoln's political...

GLC04471.09

[Photograph of Cephas Brainerd]

Portrait photograph of Cephas Brainerd as a middle aged man wearing a suit. Mounted on backing board.

GLC04471.10

Martin Van Buren, John Tyler, W. H. Harrison, James K Polk, Zachary Taylor.

GLC04619.06

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

to unknown

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 Miss Zielin

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

GLC04360.015

To Miss Zielin

Requesting her assistance in "receiving" guests after tomorrow's lunch. [see .015]

GLC04360.016

To: Paymaster General.

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

GLC04360.017

To: Honorable and Mrs. Townsend

Engraved invitation. Inviting them to dinner at the White House

GLC04360.018

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

to Mr. Grimanney & Co.

Also signed by Henry Knox. A bill of exchange for sterling. Requests that a sum of thirteen pounds, twelve shillings be paid to John Langdon. A note on the verso by Knox orders the payment be made. Like Knox, Langdon was a Boston bookseller.

GLC02437.00005

to Henry Knox

Describes the wilderness of New Hampshire around Dartmouth College, commenting on its advantages and disadvantages. Discusses the college and his position with the Grammar School. Ruminates on the potential benefits of the college to society...

GLC02437.00006

[Agreement]

Agreement between Rynier on behalf of Henry Knox and Zenas Lothrop regarding Lothrop's employment with Knox to cut and transport lumber.

GLC02437.07113

List of horses & colts belonging to Genl Knox

Lists all of Henry Knox's horses by name and their foals by age along with their respective height.

GLC02437.07130

[Memorandum]

Discusses a sale of land. Docket appears to be written by Henry Knox.

GLC02437.07188

[Notice]

Announces the dissolution of the partnership between himself and Thomas Vose.

GLC02437.07193

to Moses Michael Hays

Knox lists sums for which he is accountable to "Michael Moses Hays."
Knox notes, "Mr. Hay is secured for an endorsement by my mills, locks and canals on the St. George River which are worth at least 30000 Dollars." Knox ends with the passage that...

GLC02437.07205

[to Jedediah Morse]

Knox informs Reverend Morse that "Mr. Volney when in Boston in the spring of 97 himself gratified at the progress of the spirit of the french revolution." Knox quotes Volney as saying, '"'England said he will be revolutionized, the same spirit will...

GLC02437.07214

to Samuel Smith

Knox goes over the prices of the oak plank. He says that William Smith will obtain grey and yellow oak plank "at the vicinity of Boston...."

GLC02437.07246

Deed

Copy of mortgage of the Waldo patent between Knox, Henry Jackson, Benjamin Lincoln, and Israel Thorndike.

GLC02437.07253

to Samuel Smith

Legal document stipulating an agreement that Knox, Jackson, and Lincoln agree to pay Samuel Smith $2,180 and $1,090 before October 23, 1800. Docket of the document recounts Knox's balances as of 1802.

GLC02437.07258

[Mortgage agreement]

Agreement between Henry Knox and John Peck for mortgage of Knox's land. Henry Jackson is also stipulated to guarantee "the said John Peck, his heirs and assigns...the aforesaid note and mortgage."
Docket notes "cancelled."

GLC02437.07266

[Letter of introduction for John Jeffrey]

Knox writes on behalf of John Jeffrey to "the Commanding officer of the Post of Niagara, and any other American posts which Mr. Jeffrey may visit" requesting that Jeffrey and his companions are received warmly and afforded protection.

GLC02437.07276

Deed

Ichabod and Susanna Frost sign over "a certain piece of Land lying in the Township of Warren, County of Lincoln." The land is likely to have been inherited by Susanna Frost who is now "relinquishing her right of dower." Document is partially...

GLC02437.07280

Deed

Legal document of sale of land from Henry Knox to Sarah Waldo for the unusually low price of two dollars. On the back of the document, there is sale between Sarah Waldo and Henry Jackson and Benjamin Lincoln for one dollar.

GLC02437.07281

[Memorandum of an agreement]

Agreement made between "Henry Knox and the following settlers on Long Island." Agreement pertains to surveys of the land and the expenses involved. There are 17 signatures associated with the Long Island settlers.

GLC02437.07290

[Agreement with Abijah Cheever]

Agreement with Henry Knox and Abijah Cheever about notes and mortgages.

GLC02437.07303

[Land Deed]

Land deed between Robert Sergents and Henry Knox, granting Knox land in the Township of Prospect.

GLC02437.07306

[Account log]

Life Wilson's "account of all the Lumber sawed in all the Mills from December the 6th 1797 up to October the first 1799 and distribution of the Same."

GLC02437.07311

[Quit claim deed]

Partially printed document stating Flanders has released his claim of "a certain tract of land" to Henry Knox...in consideration of ten dollars."

GLC02437.07334

[Receipt]

Receipt for five dozen peach trees and three dozen plum trees that Henry Knox bought from J. Kendrick Jr.

GLC02437.08733

[Note]

Promissory note stating that Henry Knox promises to pay Henry Jackson $3,752.78. Signature is struck.

GLC02437.08734

[Note]

Note for Benjamin Lincoln from Henry Knox to pay Henry Jackson $5,000 on his account. Signature has been clipped.

GLC02437.08739

[Calculations]

Calculations related to a John Jones from May to July of 1798.

GLC02437.08741

[Promissory note]

Promise to pay Henry Jackson $2,300. Appears to be written on the back of a scrap piece of paper. Signature is struck.

GLC02437.08743

[Account]

Accounts for the disposal of salt for Henry Knox by John Lillie. Lists transactions by date, recipient and number of bushels.

GLC02437.08744

[Account]

Lists transactions between John Rynier and Henry Knox by date from 8 September 1798 to 2 October 1799.

GLC02437.08745

[Account]

Appears to be either an account or bill regarding some sort of transactions between Henry Knox, Henry Jackson and John Coffin Jones, listed by date.

GLC02437.08749

[Account]

Lists transactions regarding lumber sawed on a weekly basis at Henry Knox's mills for the month of October 1798. Transactions listed by week and location.

GLC02437.08750

[Receipt]

List of transactions between Henry Knox and Paul Revere listed by date for various metal objects, including a church bell. Signed by Revere once in text, and twice for receipt of payment. Payment receipt dates and notes are in a different hand....

GLC02437.08757

[Tax bill]

Partially printed document with subsequent information filled in by hand. Lists governmental taxes to be paid by Henry Knox, including those for polls, real estate and personal estate. Noted as signed by a Benjamin [Jepson ?], the tax collector.

GLC02437.08759

[Account]

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

GLC02437.08760

[Taxes in Thomaston]

Document stating the amount of taxes Henry Knox collected for 1798.

GLC02437.08761

[Account]

Lists transactions between Henry Knox and Jonathan Eames by date. Most are related to expenses of various towns in the Maine lands.

GLC02437.08766

[Bond]

Bond listing interest and deductions by date, ranging from 23 April 1799 to 31 December 1801.

GLC02437.08794

[Land deed to Benjamin Parkman]

Deed affirming the sale of land within the Waldo patent from Henry Knox and his associates to Benjamin Parkman. The portion of land sold was granted to Knox by a resolve of the Massachusetts legislature. Also signed by Thomas Jackson and Mary...

GLC02437.09267

[Note]

Appears to be either a money order or a note for $130 to be paid to Ceasar Lloyd. Note also appears to have been crossed out.

GLC02437.09857

[Bond agreements related to Henry Knox, Henry Jackson, and Benjamin Lincoln]

Contains financial agreements dated 22 August, 17 October, and 1 December 1798. Related to bonds and mortgages pertaining to Knox, Jackson, and Lincoln.

GLC02437.10330

[Statements related to Knox's inability to pay financial notes]

Knox had hoped to absorb unpaid notes with the sale of Waldo Patent land and finds himself in a financial predicament, noting that his wishes were not "realized owing principly [sic] to the circumstances of the European War..." Admits that he had to...

GLC02437.10333

[Bond between Henry Knox, Henry Jackson, Benjamin Lincoln and Benjamin Pickman]

Knox, Jackson, and Lincoln are "firmly bound" to pay Pickman twelve thousand dollars. Contains details of their obligation. Partially printed. Docketed by Knox with the copied signatures of Lincoln and Jackson.

GLC02437.10334

[Bond between Henry Knox, Henry Jackson, and Israel Thorndike]

Knox and Jackson promise to pay Thorndike six thousand dollars. Contains the details of their obligation.

GLC02437.10335

[Account]

List of transactions between Henry Knox and John Jones by date, from 2 January to 30 June 1798.

GLC02437.10399

[Account]

List of transactions between Henry Knox and Joseph Peirce by date, from 9 September 1798 to 20 January 1799.

GLC02437.10400

[Notice to residents of Waldo patent regarding Massachusetts General Court]

Notifying the residents of the Waldo Patent that the members of the Commissioners of the General Court of Massachusetts "will be at Reed Tavern in Thomaston on the second Tuesday in September" in order to receive any information regarding claims on...

GLC02437.10426

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 General Wilson

Thanking Wilson for "Life of General Lee" which he has not finished reading. Encloses a newspaper account of a speech he made in Cincinnati [not included].

GLC04360.012

To Genl. Wilson

He is unable to read his paper before the "Genealogical & Biographical Society" on 2/12. He already promised to attend a Lincoln Banquet, but suggests that someone else may read his paper.

GLC04360.013

To General Wilson

He is unable to forward a letter that is among his Mother's papers in Chicago. The letter, written by Ulysses S. Grant before his death, requested that Frederick's son Ulysses S. Grant III, be admitted to West Point. It was cosigned by William T...

GLC04360.014

To: Rowley

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

GLC04360.019

to Mrs. Lattrers

Written by J.M. Cele for Mrs. Grant. Written on mourning stationery. Mrs. Grant is unable to attend a reception to meet Miss. Lee. She has not attended receptions for eight years. Mr. & Mrs. Jesse Grant may attend if they are in town. [With...

GLC04360.020

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

To: "Judge" John F. Long.

Written on an envelope. Requesting that his horse, Butcher Boy, be sent to him. [This letter is quoted in William S. McFeely, "Grant A Biography" (New York: W.W. Norton & Company, 1981): 399]

GLC04360.022

Autograph card

Autograph card. Signed by "Hannah Grant Age 70" and "Jesse R. Grant Age 75"

GLC04360.023

Signature

Clipped signature on cloth: "U.S. Grant, General Retired"

GLC04360.024

Signature

Clipped signature "U.S. Grant, General"

GLC04360.025

Calling card

Calling card of Miss Nellie W. Grant

GLC04360.026

Calling card

Calling card of Mr. Algernon C.F. Sartoris [Nellie's husband]

GLC04360.027

Photograph "General Grant's Log Cabin"

On verso is a history of the cabin and an advertisment for "Theo. R. Appel Realty Co." Photograph copyright by Edward Joy, 1891.

GLC04360.028

Image of Ulysses S. Grant, Julia Grant and others

General Grant, Julia Grant and five others sitting on the verandah of his house in Long Branch [see # 30].

GLC04360.029

To: John H. Gundlach

[Written as Librarian of the St. Louis Public Library.] Photograph of General Grant, Julia Grant, Martin Wilkins and four others on the veranda of his Long Branch summer home. [The letter explains that the image formerly hung at St. Michael Rectory...

GLC04360.030

To: Gerard Bencker.

Receipt to Treasurer Gerard Bancker for 50 pounds.

GLC07969