16 August 1899

Hampton, Wade, 1818-1902

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joseph Wheeler

Writes to Wheeler, a former Confederate general, about an article Wheeler wrote and corrects some mistakes. Explains that he was asked to correct them by former Confederate soldiers under his command who are still loyal to the Confederacy and felt that Wheeler's intimation that they had deserted did not do them justice. Explains why a plan to take Confederate President Jefferson Davis across the Mississippi River failed and supplies extracts of correspondence from April 1865 to help explain his points. Discusses how he heard of the surrender of Confederate General Joseph E. Johnston to…

GLC02662

January 14, 1895

Schurz, Carl, 1829-1906

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Norton

Thanks Norton for the invitation to the Tavern Club dinner, and wonders whether they can plan to meet when he attends a committee meeting on a date in February to be determined. Adds, "I do not take a gloomy view of the present condition of things in the United States, although there is, no doubt, much to disturb one's equanimity [?]. What buoys up my hope is that the enlightened public opinion of the country is now a stronger power than it has been for many years."

GLC02870

24 October 1881

Schurz, Carl, 1829-1906

Autograph note signed

Title: to J. W. Smith

States that he has complied with Smith's request, possibly for an autograph.

GLC03477.04

1867

Fairchild, J.H., fl. 1867

Pamphlet

Title: Early Settlement and History of Brownhelm: Presented at the Jubilee Celebration

GLC10154

19 October 1868

Johnson, Andrew, 1808-1875

Document signed

Title: Affix seal to ratification of Treaty with China.

This treaty, the Burlingham Treaty of 1868, amended the Reed Treaty of 1858 by allowing free immigration. That flow of people allowed the rapid expansion of western railroads through cheap labor. (Eventually, it also provoked a racial backlash on the west coast.)

GLC03578

1870s-1880s

Photograph

Title: Western Scenes. Collection of 111 Stereoviews by various photographers

111 views, including San Francisco, Pacific Railroad, Yosemite, California, Colorado, Utah. Includes interesting stereo view of Chinese-owned store in San Francisco. Mostly 1870s-1880s. Items .72 &.73

GLC04183

1889 April 21

Mitchell, & DeGroff, fl. 1889

Photograph

Title: [Photograph taken at Guthrie, Oklahoma]

Stamped with the mark of the Cunningham Collection, Stillwater, Oklahoma. Includes the inscription: "U.S. Marshals and Deputys on 2nd St in front of the Govt. Acre, the day before the opening. U.S. Land Office to the Left, the only building in Guthrie at that time."

GLC04671

29 September 1857

Scott, Asahel Adams, 1829-1894

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Brother

One letter addressed to "Brother" dated Allens Grove, September 29, 1857 from Ashael Adams Scott. Mentions updates on family members; hunting deer; and inviting him to stay with them.

GLC09832.28

25 January 1858

Kimberly, Hattie C., fl. 1858

Letter signed

Title: to Mrs. Libbie Scott

One letter addressed to Mrs. Libbie Scott dated January 25, 1858 from Hattie C. Kimberly. Pertains to Kimberly wanting to become friends with Mrs. Libbie Scott. Gives updates on Nellie (Mrs. Libbie Scott's sister) who has started teaching in Kimberly's district. Note on page 4 is from Nellie stating that she will make the two acquainted with each other.

GLC09832.32

31 January 1858

Scott, Asahel Adams, 1829-1894

Letter signed

Title: to Brother

One letter addressed to "Brother" dated Allens Grove, January 31, 1858 from A.A. Scott. Mentions the health of the family; provides details from a letter related to Joel's trade post, his farm life, and composting; gives updates on his trade post in Iowa and his debts. Page 4 contains a note from Mary Scott addressed to "Sister." Relays wishes that they would live closer to each other.

GLC09832.33

20 July 1858

Scott, Asahel Adams, 1829-1894

Letter signed

Title: to Brother

One letter addressed to "Brother" dated Allens Grove, July 20, 1858 from A.A. Scott. Pertains to his workload being lessened, provides updates on the business of his neighbors; and likelihood of finding new work. Page 4 contains a note from Mary Scott addressed to "Sister" wishing she would visit soon.

GLC09832.34

29 August 1858

Scott, Asahel Adams, 1829-1894

Letter signed

Title: to Brother

One letter addressed to "Brother" dated Allens Grove, August 29, 1858 from A.A. Scott. Expresses joy that he is not sick and provides updates on his trade; his work on the farm in the fall; expected produce to grow from Iowa crops; and helping at Munson farms.

GLC09832.35

14 November 1858

Scott, Asahel Adams, 1829-1894

Letter signed

Title: to Brother

One letter addressed to "Brother" dated Allens Grove, November 14, 1858 from A.A. Scott. Wishes that he would visit soon; and lists potential jobs for him such as working with cattle or as a grocery dealer.

GLC09832.36

30 November 1858

Scott, Asahel Adams, 1829-1894

Letter signed

Title: to Brother

One letter addressed to "Brother" dated Allens Grove, November 30, 1858 from A.A. Scott. Details plan to build a home for the cattle, groceries and a church. Mentions which crops will grow in the spring and how much the farm pays for the help.

GLC09832.37

31 January 1859

Scott, Asahel Adams, 1829-1894

Letter signed

Title: to Brother

One letter addressed to "Brother" dated Allens Grove, January 31, 1859 from A.A. Scott. Describes the weather, and working in a shanty. Also includes his wages if he came to work on the farm.

GLC09832.38

25 December 1859

Various

Header Record

Title: to "Friend Scott" [Decimalized .01-.02]

Two items related to correspondence between "Friend Scott" and D.A. Herrick; consists of a letter dated December 25, 1859 and a business card belonging to D.A. Herrick's soap and candle manufacturing business.

GLC09832.39

10 December 1868

Reuben, fl. 1868

Letter signed

Title: to Brother and Sister Scott

One letter addressed to "Brother and Sister Scott," dated Fairfax, Iowa, dated December 10, 1868 from Reuben. Describes the family; the cold weather and their brother who has been buying land. Includes a second note dated Saturday Eve from Olive related to her weak health and updates on family members.

GLC09832.41

25 July 1869

Martin, Thomas R., fl. 1869-1882

Letter signed

Title: to Marco

One letter addressed to "Marco" dated Waterbury, Connecticut, July 25, 1869 from Thomas R. Martin. Mentions the family's health, interacting with his infant daughter, and asks for a letter from her.

GLC09832.42

28 July 1869

Martin, Thomas R., fl. 1869-1882

Letter signed

Title: to Marco Martin

One letter addressed to Mrs. Thomas R. Martin dated Waterbury, Connecticut, July 28, 1869 from Thomas R. Martin. Mentions updates of children's health; visits from grandparents and health of other family members. Expresses missing her. Note: Marco Martin is formally referred to as Mrs. Thomas R. Martin.

GLC09832.43

4 August 1869

Martin, Thomas R., fl. 1869-1882

Letter signed

Title: to Mrs. Thomas R. Martin

One letter addressed to Mrs. Thomas R. Martin dated Waterbury, Connecticut, August 4, 1869 from Thomas R. Martin. Mentions health of the children, news of acquaintances, attending a concert in Hotchkiss Hall. Note: Marco Martin is formally referred to as Mrs. Thomas R. Martin.

GLC09832.44

17 July 1870

Childs, E.S., fl. 1870

Letter signed

Title: to Friend Scott

One letter addressed to "Friend Scott" dated Aiken, July 17, 1870 from E.S. [Childs]. Describes foliage, weather, and progress on building a shanty. Gives opinion of hired workers referring to one as a "numscull."

GLC09832.45

25 December 1859

Herrick, D.A., fl. 1859

Letter signed

Title: to "Friend Scott"

One letter addressed to "Friend Scott" dated December 25, 1859 from D.A. Herrick. Pertains to an order of boxes of candles, negotiating their selling price; and gives updates on mutual friends.

GLC09832.39.01

11 April

unknown, fl. 1844-1888

Envelope

Title: [Envelope addressed to Bennet L. Scott]

One envelope addressed to B.L. Scott in Chicago, Illinois. Dated April 11.

GLC09832.04

24 June

unknown, fl. 1844-1888

Envelope

Title: [Envelope addressed to Bennet L. Scott]

One envelope addressed to B.L. Scott in Aurora, Illinois. Date is illegible, may be June 24.

GLC09832.05

1844-1888

unknown, fl. 1844-1888

Note

Title: [Note addressed to "Sister"]

One undated note addressed to "Dear Sister." Unable to discern whether handwriting belongs to a child or not. Author of letter expresses that she would come home soon.

GLC09832.06