January 15, 1885

Preble, George Henry, 1816-1885

Autograph letter signed

Title: to H. W. Bryant

Written by retired Rear Admiral Preble to Bryant. Apologizes for not realizing he was a member of the Gorgas Society. Says he never received notification of his election or a certificate of membership. Asks to be sent information.

GLC03479.51

15 May 1887

Worden, John Lorimen, 1818-1897

Autograph letter signed

Title: to O. H. Peck

Written by retired Rear Admiral Worden to Peck who asked for the addresses of Loyall Farragut, the son of Admiral David Farragut, and A.R.S. Foote, the son of Admiral Andrew Foote. Worden says that Loyall lives at 113 East 36th Street in New York City and that A.R.S. Foote lives at 816 15th Street, NW in Washington D.C.

GLC03479.55

7 January 1890

McCawley, Charles G., 1827-1891

Typed letter signed

Title: to W. B. Franklin

Written by McCawley as Colonel Commandant of the U.S. Marine Corps to General Franklin as the Commissioner General of the Paris Exposition. References Franklin's letter of 28 December 1889, but says he has not received a copy of his letter to "the Department." Has asked for one because it has been published in the newspapers. Written on the letter head of the Headquarters of the U.S. Marine Corps.

GLC03479.58

24 October 1888

Walke, Henry, 1808-1896

Autograph letter signed

Title: to J. W. Weidemeyer

Written by retired Rear Admiral Walke to Weidemeyer as Secretary of Appleton & Co. Encloses a copy of a photograph that Weidemeyer requested. Says it "represents, (as it is generally the case) the beard and mustaches too white, instead of iron-gray." Photo appears in Appleton's Cyclopedia.

GLC03479.56

9 July 1889

Sampson, William Thomas, 1840-1902

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Rice

References Rice's letter of 7 July. Says he spoke to Admiral Greer on behalf of a person named Merrell. Despite that conversation, it seems that Admiral Walker is still inclined to send Merrell. Says the house will not be able to be kept. Says he left Greer and Walker while they were discussing the issue. Says he will keep Rice informed. Written on letterhead of the Naval Academy's Superintendent's Office. The two pages are joined with an adhesive at the top.

GLC03479.57

13 March 1890

Braine, Daniel Lawrence, 1829-1898

Letter signed

Title: to James Grant Wilson

Written by Rear Admiral Braine to an unknown person (the recipient was a General with the name of James G., but the last name is illegible). Says he accepts with pleasure the invitation to General Howard's lecture at the New York Genealogical and Biographical Society on the 14th. Written on letterhead of the Commandant's Office of the New York Navy Yard. Wilson was the president of the New York Genealogical & Biographical Society.

GLC03479.59

29 August 1892

Badger, Oscar Charles, 1823-1899

Autograph letter signed

Title: to the De Grimes Nelson Co.

Written by Commodore Badger to representatives of the Nelson Company. References their letter of 19 August in which they asked Badger for a photograph for an illustrated article they desire to print. Says he is away from home and cannot comply to their request. There is a place written on the document, but it is illegible.

GLC03479.62

21 November 1898

Erben, Henry, 1832-1909

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Stevenson Taylor

Written by Rear Admiral Erben. Says he went with Mr. Wilson, Secretary of the Chamber of Commerce, to visit the Webb Academy and came away impressed. Has a person in mind to attend the school and wants more information on requirements for entry.

GLC03479.64

November 21, 1898

Brumby, T.M., fl. 1898

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mrs. Frank

Encloses the autograph of Admiral Dewey as she requested and a cap ribbon from one of the sunken Spanish gunboats (neither is included). Says there has been a high demand for the ribbons as souvenirs. Asks to be remembered to Mr. Frank and says he thinks fondly of their time together at her house in Jamaica. Written while aboard the USS "Olympia".

GLC03479.65

July 15, 1878

Manuscript document

Title: [Itemized lists of furniture]

Itemized list of furniture with monetary amount for each item. The list contains such items as "One arm chair. Parlour," "1/2 Doz Walnut chairs," "Large Bed," and "Glass Bowl." Overall, all seventeen items are tabulated to fetch $56.50. In a separate list on the reverse side is scrawled in pencil a number of items labeled as "J.W. A' Articles given to Bert [Roberta Jeffery?]-" which includes items like "1 pr. Curtains," "1 Tea pot," "1 small Table," and "Market basket." Total number of items in this list is 13.

GLC01896.100

July 15, 1878

Jeffery, B.A., fl. 1870-1900

Autograph letter signed

Title: [Itemized list of furniture]

"List no. 4" which itemizes furniture with monetary amount for each item. The list contains such items as "one Parlour armchair," "oil painting - Samson," "one Mahogany Bureau," and "7 beds." Overall, all fourteen items are tabulated to fetch $57.00. On the reverse side is scrawled in pencil the name"S.E. Anderson." The list is accompanied by an incomplete letter discussing a visit from Willie Taft, news from his friend Rogers trip to China.

GLC01896.101

July 15, 1878

Manuscript document

Title: [Itemized list of furniture]

Numbered list 8. Itemized list of furniture with monetary amount for each item. The list contains such items as "3 Parlour chairs," "1 pr curtains in Parlour," and "1 F. Bed." List is incomplete, only listing twelve items. In the upper right corner, "Mr. Archer" is scrawled in pencil.

GLC01896.103

1888-1898

Archer, Edward R., fl. 1830-1917

Book

Title: [Catalogue of music]

Musical catalogue in the library of the Richmond Mozart Association interleaved with information about the members themselves, a list of instruments owned and loaned by the Association. Notation on page one: "Southern Theatre Co., Mr. Jno G. Walker Prest - Sold the whole library to Adolph Thilom Jany 1898 for $100 ERA = delivered to him this day Jany 23d/98". Several issues of the Association's paper - variously, The Mozart Index, The Keynote, The Baton - are included in the front of the volume. Brownish green book cloth spine, pebbled finish; red, green and blue horizontal marbled boards

GLC01896.166

circa 1888

Davis, G.W., fl. 1878-1888

Photograph

Title: [Cabinet card of Roberta Archer Jeffery]

Roberta Archer Jeffery, vignette portrait on cabinet card. Albumen print [Richmond, Virginia: Davis Portraits]. Inscribed: "Roberta Archer Jeffery" on verso. Davis trademark includes Virginia state seal and "First Premium" medal awarded by "Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical Society - Exposition 1888 . . . Portraits in Crayon, Pastel and Water Colors a Specialty".

GLC01896.171

1880

Frayser, W.G.R., fl. 1870-1880

Photograph

Title: [Carte de visite of Robert Archer Jeffery]

Robert Archer Jeffery, vignette portrait. 1880 albumen print (Richmond, Virginia: W. G. R. Frayser's Extensive Gallery)

GLC01896.178

February 22, 1879

Lee, John F., 1813-1884

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Jackson Hunt

Has read unspecified notes written by Hunt to Senators Samuel Bell Maxey and Theodore Fitz Randolph. Discusses a bill before Congress, possibly pertaining to the pension of retired officers, which Hunt advocated. States that the issue may carry over to the next session of Congress, or the House bill will pass. Indicates that the House bill referred to was not created by Spencer (possibly George Eliphaz Spencer, of the Committee on Military Affairs) or Hewitt (possibly either Goldsmith Whitehouse Hewitt or Abram Stevens Hewitt). Relates that when presenting Hunt's bill, he stated that Hunt…

GLC02382.097

1940's ca.

Douglass, Frederick, 1818-1895

Postcard

Title: [Blank Postcard]

One blank postcard dated circa 1940's based on a 1880's portrait of Frederick Douglass. Printed on the rear of the postcard is the text, "Frederick Douglass1818-1895 Born a slaveon the eastern shore of Maryland, but ran away to become a great anti-slavery leader."

GLC07926.02

14 December 1885

Young, Charles B., fl. 1885-1890

Printed document signed

Title: [Receipt of payment from Henry Jackson Hunt]

Hunt pays Charles B. Young $45 for the tuition of his sons, Presley Craig Hunt and John Elliot Hunt, for the second quarter of the scholastic year. Young signs confirming receipt of payment.

GLC02382.223

12 December 1883

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Jackson Hunt

Creator's signature is illegible. Written from Little Rock Barracks. Asks if Hunt can look over his manuscript on organization and administration. Mentions Mr. Dudley. Discusses a proposal regarding the United States Senate (possibly related to a bill Hunt wished to introduce pertaining to his military rank at retirement). Mentions Senators James Falconer Wilson and Allison (possibly William Boyd Allison).

GLC02382.210

8 January 1884

Logan, John Alexander, 1826-1886

Typed letter signed

Title: to George E. Welles

Year inferred from content. Logan, a United States Senator from Illinois, informs Welles, a lawyer, that he has not had time to review the matter of General Henry Jackson Hunt's retirement. Remarks "I do not doubt the truthfulness of all you say in behalf of Gen. Hunt and I do not now know of any reason why I should oppose his bill." Welles, a Civil War veteran from Ohio, was appointed Brigadier General 13 March 1865 by Brevet.

GLC02382.122

January 14, 1884

Hopkins, James Herron, 1832-1904

Autograph letter signed

Title: to unknown

Hopkins, a Representative from Pennsylvania, informs a recipient "Having full confidence in your statement in reference to the case of Genl. Hunt, I will cheerfully cooperate with Col Bayne in the proposed relief." Possibly refers to Thomas McKee Bayne, a Representative from Pennsylvania who had served as a colonel in the Civil War. Written on House of Representatives stationery. Includes a note written in pencil on verso to "Bob."

GLC02382.123

January 16, 1884

Corbin, Henry Clark, 1842-1909

Autograph letter signed

Title: [Form letter sent to United States Representatives requesting support of a bill regarding Henry Jackson Hunt's retirement]

Corbin relates "A Bill to give Brevet Major General Hunt, Colonel retired, the rank of Major General on the retired list is pending in the House of Representatives, of his long, faithful and distinguished service I will not speak... I in brief want to invite your attention to the bill and at the same time beg that you will give the measure your hearty support when it comes before the House... " Written on Headquarters Division of the Missouri stationery. A note cross-written at the top of page one indicates that Corbin sent this form letter to eighteen United States Representatives whose…

GLC02382.124

January 18, 1884

Hitt, Robert R., 1834-1906

Letter signed

Title: to Colonel Henry Clark Corbin

Hitt, a United States Representative from Illinois, replies to a 16 January letter from Corbin (refer to GLC02382.124). Relates "I... will inquire into the prospects of the bill for the retirement of Gen. Hunt, which had not before been brought to my attention. I hope I may be able to aid in your wishes." The bill Hitt refers to would give Brevet Major General Henry Jackson Hunt, Colonel retired, the rank of Major General on the retired list. Written on House of Representatives stationery.

GLC02382.125

January 18, 1884

Anderson, John Alexander 1834-1892

Autograph letter signed

Title: to [Colonel Henry Clark Corbin]

Recipient inferred from content. Anderson, a United States Representative from Kansas, replies to Corbin's letter from 16 January 1884 (refer to GLC02382.124). Relates "I will with great pleasure do all in my power for his bill." The bill Anderson refers to would give Brevet Major General Henry Jackson Hunt, Colonel retired, the rank of Major General on the retired list. Written on House of Representatives stationery.

GLC02382.126

January 19, 1884

Keifer, Joseph Warren, 1836-1932

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Clark Corbin

Keifer, a United States Representative from Ohio, replies to a request from Corbin (refer to GLC02382.124). Indicates that he will support a bill which would grant Brevet Major General Henry Jackson Hunt, Colonel retired, the rank of Major General on the retired list. States "I will vote and work for this bill when it comes up. I need not say any more; I recognize the fact that he deserves it and I vote that way as a universal rule at all events. Whenever a soldier deserved and wants any thing that I can give him I take it for granted that he is entitled to it." Written on House of…

GLC02382.127