February 17, 1854

Hutson, Charles J., 1842-1902

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Woody

Discusses everyday matters such as the welfare of Colcock and Huston family members and friends, his schooling, receiving vaccinations, recent events, etc. Hutson was a Corporal, 1st South Carolina Infantry, during the Civil War.

GLC08165.02

1860-1865 circa

Whistler, Simon M., fl. 1904

Header Record

Title: [Soldier's archive] [Decimalized .01- .06]

Simon Mower Whistler, soldier's archive of Harrisburg, PA physician. With three war time diaries, manuscript memoirs, medical journal and watercolor of hospital ship "Connecticut."

GLC08362

1854-1859 circa

Mann, Horace, 1796-1859

Header Record

Title: [Decimalized .01- .03]

GLC06027

February 7, 1848

Tathan, Benjamin, fl. 1848

Printed document

Title: [Circular]

A New York Quakers Circular offering an alternative to goods made from slave labor: "The Managers of the Free Produce Association of Friends, of New York Yearly Meeting, have the satisfaction of stating, that a store has been opened for the sale of articles exclusively the result of Free Labor."

GLC09300

1874/08

Bachelder, John B. (John Badger), 1825-1894

Sketch

Title: [Pencil and ink wash. Eagle Cliff]

GLC02673.08

February 9, 1864

Taylor, Walter Herron, 1838-1916

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Frank E. Burke

Mr. Taylor informs Mr. Burke that General Lee cannot approve the transfer of any man without consultation of commanding officers, and further review of military regulations. There is no specific reference to a soldier whose status may be in question, however. Suggested steps to obtain a transfer are included.

GLC02691.11.055

February 29, 1864

Wright, F.B., fl. 1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Miller A. Wright

Letter concerning military conscription.

GLC02691.11.059

February 18, 1865

Punch, or the London Charivari

Engraving

Title: The Threatening Notice

Reproduced from Punch.

GLC05603.02.93

February 18, 1864

Perkins, Jacob N., fl. 1860-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to "Healus"

Signed "J. N. Perkins"

GLC02181.33

1874/08

Bachelder, John B. (John Badger), 1825-1894

Sketch

Title: [Water color. Hotel on Seneca Lake]

Water color on tissue-backed paper.

GLC02673.12

1845/07/15

Adams, John Quincy, 1767-1848

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Lewis Tappan

Written as congressman. A beautiful and deeply felt letter. Concerning the opposition of abolitionists to his bill to abolish slavery in the District of Columbia. Adams writes that with opposition from both abolitionists and pro-slavery advocates, he resorts to silence and inaction. He further writes that, consulting the "sortes biblicae" (randomly opening a bible to learn one's fortune or course of action), he found the passage where the Prophet [Nathan] advised King David that the Lord had not chosen him to build the Temple (2 Samuel 7: 2-13). He ends the letter here. (Adams died…

GLC03891

1839/12/19

Fillmore, Millard, 1800-1874

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Solomon Haven re: news from the capital and NJ, Clay expected to resign

Also reporting the (false) rumor that Clay would resign his Senate seat.

GLC03894

1827/05/19

Jackson, Andrew, 1767-1845

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Ezra Stiles Ely

Jackson explains that while he and his wife have been attacked viciously during this campaign, it has only made him more resilient. "All the slander that wickedness can suggest & falsehood invent, have been leveled against me, & my family, by the panders of power and corruption - this will recoil upon its own head - truth is mighty & will ultimately prevail - and when it does - I feel secure from the multiplied shots of slander." Also states that he is pleased with the support he has received from Philadelphia. Most of the attacks on Jackson focused on the fact that he married…

GLC03896

1843/12/18

McKenney, Thomas Loraine, 1785-1859

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Charles W. Brewster re: agreeing to speak on Indians at meeting in NH

Written as former Director of the Bureau of Indian Affairs for speaking at a meeting of the Portsmouth, N.H., Atheneum.

GLC03935

1850/03/06

Seward, William Henry, 1801-1872

Letter signed

Title: to Henry Martindale re: special counsel to Indians

GLC03948

1857/02/03

Davis, Jefferson, 1808-1889

Letter signed

Title: to John B. Weller

Secretary of War Davis responds to a letter from California Senator Weller sent on 12 January 1857, which included an enclosed document from Thomas Buckmaster. Reports that Buckmaster claimed Davis had underestimated the amount of money Congress owed individuals and companies for supplies purchased by Crosman, (possibly George Hampton Crosman), former Major in the Army. Davis replied that Crosman's successor, Major Babbitt (possibly Edwin Burr Babbitt) has investigated the matter and sent an estimate on 24 January 1857 to the Ways and Means Committee.

GLC04353.02

1859/03/24

Buchanan, James, 1791-1868

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert S. Hollins re: returning a free railroad pass because of ethics

With the railroad pass. Buchanan returns the pass because he opposes a system which grants such privileges to individuals not connected with railroads.

GLC04339

1860/06, 1897

Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865

Photograph

Title: Mammoth platinum print enlarged & printed by Ayres from Hesler negative

Ayres's copyright blindstamp has been made twice in the image. Inscribed, signed and dated by Ayres in ink on the reverse: "Copyright, 1897. Enlarged from the original negative owned by Geo. B. Ayres, Artist, Philadelphia." Ostendorf 26. The negative was made in Springfield on 6/3/1860 by Alexander Hesler. George B. Ayres bought the studio with contents. The photograph has been sepia-toned.

GLC04347

1848/04/18

Clay, Henry, 1777-1852

Autograph letter signed

Title: to James E. Harvey

Confidentially discusses his candidacy for president in the election of 1848 and his prospects for gaining votes from certain states. Gives a detailed explanation of his calculation of potential votes, should he receive the nomination from the Whigs. Mentions comments people have made about him. Address leaf is in Clay's hand.

GLC04352.01

1832/02/24

Jackson, Andrew, 1767-1845

Letter signed

Title: to Littleton W. Tazewell re: boundary between US and Spanish Texas along Sabine

A calling for the US-Texas (Spanish Colony) boundary along the west bank of the Sabine River, in accordance with the Adams-Onis Treaty of 1819. One bust engraving of Jackson included as collateral.

GLC04364

1844/07/08

Jackson, Andrew, 1767-1845

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William Russell

Jackson writes that Texas should be annexed to remove the possibility of foreign influence, and to end tampering with slavery. He also writes of his fond memories of the "noble" Russells, his poor health, and his hope that Democrats will bury Whiggery in Tennessee in the presidential election.

GLC04365

1860/07/13-09/14

Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865

Newspaper

Title: Rail Mauler [nos. 2-11] [Republican campaign newspaper]

Republican campaign newspaper, that includes news and articles. Includes the text of Lincoln's Cooper Institute address. Paginated from 5-44.

GLC04371

1847/03/06

Polk, James K. (James Knox), 1795-1849

Document signed

Title: [Commission of Thomas A. Brady as first lieutenant in Marine Corps]

This document is a record of the commission of Thomas A. Brady as first lieutenant in the Marine Corps. Signed by JAmes K. Polk as President and countersigned by J. Mason as Secretary of the Navy. The document is set with engravings t the top and bottom of the page and accompanied by a paper seal on the bottom. Docketed on recto by L. B. Hardin. Attached to previously bound page with tape.

GLC04619.04

1849/07/14

Taylor, Zachary, 1784-1850

Document signed

Title: [Commission of Amon Woodard as Lt. Col. of 1st Regt, Militia in Dist. of Columbia]

This document is a record of the Commission of Amon Woodward as Lieutenant Colonel of 1st Regiment, Militia in the District of Columbia. Signed by Zachary Taylor as President. Docketed on recto by Adjutant General. Accompanied by paper seal.

GLC04619.05

1831/06/04

Clay, Henry, 1777-1852

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Stephen Van Rensselaer

Writes, "It was a weak measure to discharge the old cabinet, distrusted and incompetent as it was. And not much will be gained by the new one." Asks Van Rensselaer how things go in New York, and want to know, will those "opposed to this administration unite in pulling it down?" Jackson's first cabinet was broken up due to the Petticoat Affair, a sex scandal involving members of the cabinet. Clay was Jackson's chief political rival

GLC04623.01