1872/04/16

Sumner, Charles, 1811-1874

Autograph letter signed

Title: to unknown

He is against the renomination of Grant, "believing him entirely unworthy." He also writes that Grant has "little thought for the colored race" and freedmen. re: attacking Grant's nomination

GLC04324

1870/03

Document

Title: Unclaimed 1870 IRS tax notice for George William (incomplete), with 1 cent stamp

GLC04242

February 18, 1872

Ku Klux Klan

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Charles Sumner

The KKK order Senator Sumner, a noted abolitionist and advocate for African-American rights, to leave Washington, D. C. before 4 March 1872. The Klan declares "the KK are strong in this Section and bifor Long we will Sting the Yankee Farmer Living in this place as we want to clean the Yankee from this Land So take warning one and all".

GLC03979

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

1875/01/27

Sherman, William T. (William Tecumseh), 1820-1891

Autograph endorsement signed

Title: re: the character of [James Buchanan] Eads

Endorsement on letter to Sherman from Eads. Apparently written after 1-27-1875. Sherman comments on a letter from Eads on deepening the entrance to the Mississippi River by Jetties; "He has shown the ability to finish anything he undertakes." AES on page 4 of letter, written in pencil. The letter written in purple ink. Sherman forwards to Senator (John) Sherman.

GLC06916

1867 ca.

Photograph signed

Title: [Reuben Eaton Fenton]

Albumen oval half-length portrait as Governor of New York. Signed in pencil. Apparently removed from an album; with a portrait of an unidentified man adhered on verso.

GLC06920

1867/03/23

Buchanan, James, 1791-1868

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Committee of Philadelphians re: defending his actions as President

Written to a Committee, including among others "Asa Packer, Owen Jones, John Cadwalader, Samuel Smith, G. Fox, Andrew Craig, Hiester Clymer and many others." Buchanan, declining an invitation to a public political dinner in Philadelphia, demonstrates his sensitivity to criticism for his administration and concludes with a heartfelt admonition to uphold the Constitution. He is pleased that the Philadelphia committee observed that he is the "last survivor of the 'American statesmen of the olden time -- the only living contemporary of Webster and Clay and Benton and Calhoun.'" He also thanks…

GLC07124

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

1866/11/04

McLaws, Lafayette, 1821-1897

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Charles J. Jenkins re: his ability to serve Reconstruction government

Informs the Governor of Georgia that he has been pardoned by the President and will be able to serve as clerk of court of Richmond County.

GLC07011

1876/10/16

Stephens, Fannie J., 1854-1920

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Alexander Stephens

"I much rather be at home waiting on your company than be here at this hateful school." Written by Fannie, an ex-slave of Stevens while attending the Normal School at Atlanta University, in Georgia.

GLC07019

1875/11/11

Bissell, George E., fl. 1875-1895

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Benson J. Lossing re: Colchester Monument; Saratoga Monument

Writes about descriptions of Colchester Monument for Harper's Bazaar and ideas for Saratoga Monument.

GLC07025.02

1907/06/04

Mosby, John S., 1833-1916

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sam Chapman

Scathing response to reunion speeches, especially one minimizing slavery's role in the war. Includes brief account of the Southern defense of slavery prior to the war, noting that he did not approve of slavery; rather, it was inherited as an institution: "I am as not honored of having fought on the side of slavery --a soldier fights for his country --right or wrong-- he is not responsible for the political merits of the course he fights in. The South was my country." [transcript available.]

GLC03921.21

24 April [1871]

Mason, Emily Virginia, 1815-1909

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Jackson Hunt

Year inferred from content. Mason has received Hunt's account of Robert E. Lee's passage through the pedegral (a lava field), during the Mexican American War. Intends to obtain more information on Lee from McClellan, whom Lee served with in Mexico, and Professor French at West Point. Notes that she was Lee's friend and neighbor in Arlington, Virginia. Hesitates to ask Mary Randolph Custis Lee, R. E. Lee's widow, about his early military career, since these reflections must be painful for her. General Samuel Cooper, could help her, though he and his wife suffer extreme poverty. Has…

GLC02382.088

circa [1872]

Lee, John F., 1813-1884

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Jackson Hunt

Refers to Hunt's contribution to the biography, an account of Lee's passage through the pedregal (a lava rock field) during the Mexican American War. Notes that the book is "short & simple... well done for a female- no bad eloquence. except in the appendix- where there is some, very bad, by orators and statesmen... " Notes that Marshall's contribution was good (possibly referring to Charles Marshall, who served as Lee's aide-de-camp). Discusses the implications of Hunt's description of Lee; wonders whether his praise of Lee was appropriate (possibly since Hunt had served the Union and…

GLC02382.092

21 September [1871]

Drum, Richard Coulter, 1825-1909

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Jackson Hunt

Year inferred from content. Drum, who had served as an assistant adjutant general during the Civil War, discusses a financial matter. Mentions Mrs. Cooper and General C. (possibly General Samuel Cooper and his wife Sarah).

GLC02382.114

February 18, 1871

Lee, John F., 1813-1884

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Jackson Hunt

Requests information from Hunt regarding Robert E. Lee's heroic crossing of the pedregal (a lava field) during the Mexican American war. This inquiry is for Emily V. Mason, who is writing a pictorial school book on the life of Lee. Mentions Generals Winfield Scott and David Twiggs, and Poinsett (possibly Joel Roberts Poinsett). Mentions the retirement of General Benjamin Roberts. States "I regret that the army is insufficient under military direction, to suppress the Ku Klux & regulate the elections. The new bill... treats the military machine, as capable of working usefully, only…

GLC02382.086

1870 ca.

Brady, Mathew B., 1823-1896

Photograph

Title: [Photograph of John Alexander Logan and his family]

Depicts Logan, his wife Mary, and his children Mary Elizabeth "Dollie," and John Alexander Logan, Jr. A note on verso, written in pen, indicates that this photo was taken when John Logan, Jr., was five years old (1870). Remarkably clear, depicting the family seated together. Possibly created in Washington, D.C.

GLC03975.02

[1867]

Bingham, John Armor, 1815-1900

Autograph manuscript

Title: Unpublished draft resolves anticipating Johnson's impeachment trial

Written as member of Congress. Date inferred from content. Bingham helped impeach Johnson.

GLC03399

1984 ca.

Siegel, fl. 1870

Book

Title: For the Glory of the Union

GLC03523.01coll

February 18, 1873

Trimble, Isaac Ridgeway, 1802-1888

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry B. Dawson

Requesting copies and a subscription of a magazine, most likely Historical Magazine, which Dawson edited.

GLC03469.08

1868/02/24

Johnson, Andrew, 1808-1875

Manuscript document

Title: House members who voted in favor of Johnson's impeachment, signed by 127 members

Resolution, engrossed on vellum and signed by House members who voted in favor of Johnson's impeachment. Signed by Speaker of the House, Schuyler Colfax, the House Clerk and 126 congressmen. Accompanied (5274.02) by small format Brady composite photograph, Managers of the House of Representatives (same as signed large format photograph, GLC 734).

GLC05274.01

1875 ca.

Welles, Gideon, 1802-1878

Autograph manuscript

Title: Speech or article re: defending Andrew Johnson, discussing Reconstruction

Also discusses Lincoln and the Radical Republicans. Reponds to an article in the "Courent" of the 14th which it quotes at length.

GLC05608

1867/03/26

Bramlette, Thomas Elliott, 1817-1875

Photograph signed

Title: Carte de visite 3/4 bust portrait, by M.B. Brady, signed front and back

Shows Bramlette in civilian clothing (as Gov. of Kentucky?), facing slightly to the left. Signature is dated postwar.

GLC05596.02

1872/09/23

Bryant, William Cullen, 1794-1878

Photograph signed

Title: Carte de visite 3/4 profile, half-length portrait, by Sarony, with AQS on verso

With a short quotation from his own poetry on verso: "Truth crushed to earth shall rise again...."

GLC05596.04

1867/07/16 ca.

Meinerth, Carl, fl. 1867

Photograph signed

Title: Carte de visite "Mezzo-Tinto photograph" bust portrait of Caleb Cushing

Vignette image. Cushing wears an unusual tie which appears to be speckled and tied in the "four-in-hand" method.

GLC05596.05