9 December 1893

M., Gillet, fl. 1893

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Albert Gillett

Writes to his father about school tax, informing him that it is $1.70, which he would like him to pay. Reports to him about a number of deaths that have occurred. Envelope addressed to A. Gillett in Ravenna, Ohio.

GLC03523.05.30

circa 15 March 1881

Engraving

Title: [Engraving of James A. Garfield]

Engraving of James A. Garfield with a printed signature at bottom center. "Engraved by J.C. Bullre New York" printed under image.

GLC02783.02

1894-1927

Keystone View Company

Photograph

Title: "Roosevelt's Home, Oyster Bay."

Title from verso. View of the house from the front yard. Stamp of Keystone-Underwood on reverse, with Keystone scratched out in pencil.

GLC07002.78

1894-1927

Photograph

Title: "Roosevelt children."

Shows Ted, Kermit, and Ethel Roosevelt playing with guinea pigs on porch of Oyster Bay home.

GLC07002.83

06 October 1912

Roosevelt, Kermit, 1889-1943

Photograph

Title: "Col. Roosevelt standing beside a water buffalo which he has shot."

Photograph taken by Theodore Roosevelt's son, Kermit Roosevelt. Ink definition added to Roosevelt, gun and water buffalo. Stamp of New York Sunday American on reverse.

GLC07002.85

1894-1927

Photograph

Title: Large portrait of the five Roosevelt children.

GLC07002.86

30 August 1898

Rockwood, George Gardner, 1832-1911

Photograph

Title: "Col. Roosevelt at Camp Wikoff"

Completed publication form on back, credit for photography given to Rockwood. Written at Camp Wikoff

GLC07002.20

1877-1900

Robin, Augustus, fl. 1860

Engraving

Title: [Engraving of Frederick Douglass]

Accompanied an unrelated autograph note signed by Douglass (see GLC08948.01). Robin was an artist and engraver who worked in New York.

GLC08948.02

circa 1880-1890

Volck, Adalbert John, 1828-1912

Print

Title: Election in Baltimore, November, 1862

Depicts Federal troops overseeing the election. They are intimidating the respectable citizens attempting to vote while encouraging those of less reputable character. Unruly Unionist members of the crowd, at least some of whom appear to be African American, wave banners that say, "Union or Nothing," and "Hail Columbia-Happy Land!!!" The George Washington monument in Baltimore's Mount Vernon Place is seen in the background. Size in extent is for the mount. The actual size of the etching is 20 x 26.6 cm. Title in pencil on verso.

GLC00493.09

1 July 1881

Matthews, Stanley, 1824-1889

Autograph letter signed

Title: to unknown

Written to [W. and O Morrison?] in Washington, D. C.; recipients' names are illegible. Matthews writes "Gentlemen: I had the pleasure some time ago of securing from you the several numbers of your 'Transcipt & c.... but 2 to 4, which noticed that the next number would complete the decisions of the Supreme Court rendered during the last term. I have delayed this acknowledgment expecting the final number containing those decisions would have appeared sooner and now to inquire how now it may be looked for..."

GLC03481.19

5 March 1891

Coombs, C. W., fl. 1891

Letter signed

Title: to W. Wines

Hopes to secure a copy of "Mathematical Discussion of Projections" by Dr. Craig of Johns Hopkins University. Requests that Wines transmits a copy to the House of Representatives.

GLC03481.22

4 June 1880- 3 October 1888

Spinner, Francis Elias, 1802-1890

Document signed

Title: [Checks from the First National Bank of Florida]

All checks are signed by Spinner. Dates, corresponding recipients, and corresponding amounts are as follows: 4 June 1880 for $500.00 (contains a docket also signed by Spinner); 1 July 1880 for $30 to Anna [Aspen?]; 10 September 1881 for $25 to Jennie H. C. Moore; 16 September 1881 for $20 to Jennie H. C. Moore (contains a docket by A. C. Cooke certifying payment); 1 December 1881 for $11.30 to Josephine C. S. Schumacher (contains Schumacher's signature on verso); 6 November 1882 for $26.42 to himself (contains Spinner's signature); 4 June 1885 for $20 to himself (contains Spinner's signature…

GLC03410.03.05

January 12, 1887

Sherman, John, 1823-1900

Document signed

Title: [Check to Jacob Grabill]

For the amount of $8. Issued at the Citizens National Bank.

GLC03481.20

7 January 1893

Cooley, Stoughton, 1861-1934

Typed letter signed

Title: to Richard Henry Dana

Cooley writes from the American Proportional Representation League to Dana, lawyer and son of Richard Henry Dana, Jr. States "In view of the national conference for good city government to be held in Philadelphia the 25th instant, permit me to call your attention to a practical means whereby the end sought can the more easily be attained. However intelligent and virtuous the citizenship may be come, whatever its aims may be, the better the tools with which is has to work the better will be the results. Proportional representation is the best political tool yet devised for accomplishing…

GLC03481.23

16 October 1897

Fessenden, Francis, 1839-1906

Autograph letter signed

Title: to James Dangerfield

Transmits a note written by his father, Senator William Pitt Fessenden. Relates that it is the only letter he has with William's full signature, as William signed many personal letters with initials.

GLC03481.24

26 March 1891

Buckner, Simon Bolivar, 1823-1914

Printed document signed

Title: [Kentucky land grant to Enoch M. Duley]

Partially printed document signed by Buckner as Kentucky Governor and countersigned by Grants Duley a tract of 3 acres in Livingston, Kentucky "in consideration of an order from the Livingston County Court." Outlines the location of the tract. An note signed by Jerry S. Corbitt on the verso states that Duley has title to the tract. Recorded as No. 64179.

GLC06377.09

circa 25 October 1892

Document

Title: [Poem found within a play program]

Found within GLC05092.03.01, a program for the play "Hiawatha" performed at the Shawmut Universalist Church. Possibly created in Boston, Massachusetts, where "Hiawatha" was performed.

GLC05092.03.02

2 May 1890

Lemon, George E., fl. 1890

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Nettie Maitland

Attorney George E. Lemon Requests additional evidence for her claim. Writes, "Your own statements will not be accepted as sufficient, witnesses must be disinterested parties."

GLC03523.10.208

11 June 1886

Tibbits, A. W., fl. 1884-1886

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joseph M. Maitland

Letter addressed "Dear Friend and Brother." Reports on the unsuccessful struggle to save a colt. Says he's been traveling a lot, "...had to drive 56 miles over such hills as you can't boast of in your county..."

GLC03523.10.203

2 November 1886

Coleman, George W., fl. 1857-1886

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joseph M. Maitland

Letter addressed "Dear Cousin." Informs he has been transferred to the "South Kansas Conference." Inquires about the cost of a train ticket. Says wife and children will not move with him initially, but may follow later. Asks about people's health. Letterhead has emblem "Grand Division Sons of Temperance of Tennessee."

GLC03523.10.205

2 August 1890

Ovus, George M., fl. 1890

Printed document

Title: Declaration for Invalid Pension

Soldier's application for pension due to chronic illness as a result of war injuries. Appoints Joseph M. Maitland as his attorney to prosecute his claim. Signed by E. B. [Cundiff] and S.M. Woods as witnesses and a Mr. Ellis from Com[mon] Pleas Court (first name illegible).

GLC03523.10.207

19 May 1890

Maitland, Joseph M., 1836-1918

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George E. Lemon

Writes to attorney George E. Lemon to discuss legal fees associated with Nellie C. Maitland's minor pension claim. Written on stationery from the Clerk's Office, Champaign County. Docket notes that this letter is a copy.

GLC03523.10.209

9 August 1890

Coleman, Daniel, fl. 1884-1890

Printed document signed

Title: Declaration for Invalid Pension

Claims he is partially unable to earn a living due to "sciatic rheumatism." Appoints Joseph M. Maitland as his attorney to prosecute his claim. Signed by H.C. Moyer and A.L. Alford as witnesses, as well as E. W. Crum as notary public.

GLC03523.10.210

circa 1890

Lemon, George E., fl. 1890

Printed document

Title: Affidavit for Additional Evidence

Partially completed affidavit for additional evidence prepared by attorney George E. Lemon for Nettie C. Maitland. Appears to be in relation to the disability discharge of her father, Samuel Hill, a soldier in the 66th regiment of Ohio. There are two copies of the same form; one is partially disintegrated on the right side.

GLC03523.10.212

circa 1890

Pennebaker, C.D., fl. 1890

Printed document

Title: Pension Law of June 27, 1890

Description, rules and regulations of the Pension Law of June 27, 1890, written by the office of Washington, D.C. attorney C. D. Pennebaker. Document is torn on crease line.

GLC03523.10.213