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[Receipt from the United States Indian Department]

Receipt from the Indian Department to Clark, Superintendent of Indian Affairs, for rental of offices between 1822 and 1828. Signed twice by Clark.

GLC02475.04.01

[Note signed by William Clark]

Clark, explorer and Superintendent of Indian Affairs, refers to a unspecified claim that "should be allowed by the government." States that the claim is supported by Colonel McKenney (possibly Thomas McKenney, the first head of the War Department)...

GLC02475.04.02

[Stephen Douglas' representation of Kimball in Tillsen & Pitkin v. Kimball]

Legal document in case of Robert Tillsen and Seth Pitkin versus Edward Kimball regarding a mortgage foreclosure. Douglas, a lawyer and Senator from Illinois, states that the plaintiffs are to receive a sum of $4,790.

GLC03142.01

[Engraving of Stephen Arnold Douglas]

Published by R.R. Landon, Chicago, Illinois. Engraving of Stephen A. Douglas, a lawyer and Senator from Illinois.

GLC03142.02

Collection of three items related to Franklin D. Roosevelt [Decimalized .01-.03]

GLC03181

to Franklin D. Roosevelt

Copy of a letter written to Roosevelt thanking him for his speech he sent her (see GLC03181.01,.02) and stating that she has put it in her treasure box. Gives her love to him and his wife, Eleanor.

GLC03181.03

to Elizabeth Blair

Blair, a seaman aboard the United States Ship Peacock, apologizes to his sister Elizabeth for not writing sooner. Informs Elizabeth that Navy orders prevent him from telling her details about his location, but mentions the ship is close to Rio de...

GLC03209.27.01

to Elizabeth Blair

Writes to his sister from the United States Ship Peacock. States that Captain William L. Hudson of the Peacock supported him in an affaire d'honour. Informs Elizabeth that women he met at a Ball in Valparaiso, Chile perceive Americans as "the...

GLC03209.27.03

to Elizabeth Blair Lee

Woodbury, wife of Montgomery Blair, invites Lee to visit Portsmouth and updates her on the affairs of mutual friends and acquaintances. Circa date is based on a reference Woodbury made regarding Lee's 1843 marriage.

GLC03209.27.05

to Elizabeth Blair Lee

Discusses family members with Lee, who was the daughter of Francis Preston Blair and the wife of Navy Rear Admiral Samuel Phillips Lee. Signed as "Mary B." Last name assumed from references the author made to family members.

GLC03209.27.06

to Elizabeth Blair Lee

An unknown author discusses his or her father and children with Lee, wife of Naval Rear Admiral Samuel Phillips Lee. The accompanying envelope is addressed to Lee in care of her father, Francis Preston Blair.

GLC03209.27.07

to Elizabeth Blair Lee

An acquaintance of Lee's (possibly a family member) thanks Lee for a recently received Christmas card and describes a family holiday celebration in detail. Updates Lee on the affairs of family members.

GLC03209.27.09

to Emily

Describes toys recently received for Christmas. The author is a cousin of the recipient. Docketed "Blair Lee, Esq.," indicating that the author and recipient were related to Francis Preston Blair Lee, a Senator, lawyer, and social reformer from...

GLC03209.27.11

to George William Curtis

Writes that because of the opinion of his friends, he will accept the nomination for Comptroller of the State of New York.

GLC03225.01

to George W. Bungay

States that although he is flattered by the nomination to Comptroller of the State of New York, it has made him unhappy as it was done against his will. States that his friends have influenced him to accept it even though he was planning on moving...

GLC03225.02

to Francis G. Fine

Expresses his disgust at being nominated for Comptroller of New York State. Feels that he was forced into it by his friends. Compares the nomination to a prison sentence. Informs him that he wanted to retire to Florida with his children and have...

GLC03225.03

to Frank B. Benally

Begins by saying, " ... having been a hard worker all my life time, my sympathies have naturally always been on the side of the toiling masses." Comments that although he did not want the office of Comptroller of New York, he will appreciate the...

GLC03225.04

[Orris Crosby outlines his life]

In a description of the events of his life, discusses his imprisonment in Canada. After his imprisonment, he was shot by John Garland, an officer in the Royal Navy, for refusing to fight against the United States in the 10 September 1813 Battle of...

GLC03436.07

[Receipt of payment for army service]

Partially printed document. Gault receives payment for his service as a musician in Captain Edward Fuller's Company of the New Hampshire Militia.

GLC03436.08

[Receipt of payment for army service]

Partially printed document. Chase receives payment for his service as a private in Captain Oliver Warren's Company of the New Hampshire Detached Militia.

GLC03436.09

to Nash Legrand

The naval commissioner's office discusses the terms of an enclosed contract with Plume & Company, a cordage manufacturer. (The contract referred to is not included with this document). Legrand served as a Naval Agent in Norfolk, Virginia. The...

GLC03436.10

[Appointment of coroner]

Serving as Governor of Virginia, Pleasants appoints Lewis Seward as coroner of Middlesex County. Contains the seal of the Commonwealth of Virginia.

GLC03436.11

My life on the plains, or personal experiences with Indians

Published by Sheldon and Company. Signed by General Custer 6 December 1875 in Newark, New Jersey. Describes his experiences during several military campaigns in which he fought against Native Americans.

GLC04007.01

to Enoch Parsons

Gives Parsons, as President of the Bank of the United States in Middletown, Connecticut, permission to hire a lawyer at a reasonable rate of pay.

GLC04309.03

[Autograph of Nicholas Biddle]

Clipped signature of Biddle, the President of the Bank of the United States. With note stating Biddle's biographical information.

GLC04309.04

Naw-Kaw A Winnebago Chief

Color lithograph of Naw-Kaw, a Winnebago Chief. He is holding a pipe and is wearing several medals around his neck.

GLC05120.02

to William C. Bryant

Parker, a Seneca Indian, tells Bryant that he concurs with his ideas on the "Coke Bill." In regard to the treatment of Indians, he comments that "There are so many covert as well [as] open schemes to undermine the Indians of every vestige of the...

GLC05190.01

[Photograph of Ely S. Parker]

Sepia photograph accompanied a letter (see GLC05190.01).

GLC05190.02

Two letters of Charles Horsfall, one to his wife, and one to his children [Decimalized .01-.02]

GLC05245.18

to My Dear Children

Mentions how much the children must have grown. Talks about selling all his equipment; boilers, engines, pipe tools, etc. States he will enclose a money order with this letter. First page is written in very light pencil, and there is bleedthrough...

GLC05245.18.02

[1873 Army Letters and Telegrams]

The retained copy book record of army officers' letters and telegraphs concerning the affairs of the Twentieth Infantry. Discusses the removal of the Winnebago tribe of Indians, which is being hampered by white men who trade with the tribe...

GLC05731.02

[Receipt for $100 annuity paid to Red Jacket, a Seneca chief, for the Six Nations]

Records payment made by "LeRoy Bayard [illegible initial] McEvers & Thomas Morris" and delivered by Jasper Parrish, sub-agent to the Six Nations. The payment was owed in accordance with "an agreement made with Robert Morris at Big Tree in September...

GLC05742.01

[Interview responses about experiments to grow rubber plants in the United States]

A series of questions typed on the back of stationery from the Hotel Royal Palm, in Fort Meyers, Florida, with answers written by Edison in pencil. Most questions concern his experiments in trying to find alternative plant sources for rubber. Other...

GLC05791.01

[Telegram to Wheeler McMillan]

Western Union telegram sent from Edison in Fort Meyers, Florida, to McMillan with the following information, "Farm and Fireside 250 Park Ave New York NY." Edison ends with, "Will see you anytime - T A Edison."

GLC05791.02

[Write up of an interview with Thomas Edison on agriculture and rubber production]

Manuscript written after McMillan interviewed Edison on his new interest in agriculture. Describes how Edison became interested in farming and includes quotes from Edison. Also discusses Edison's experiments in manufacturing rubber. Contains some...

GLC05791.03

to James Mease

Remarks that he has just read in the North American [publication] that a number of physicians have declared that they believe there is no such disease as hydrophobia because they have never seen an instance of it. Hopes that Mease will come forward...

GLC06513.01

to James Mease

Introduces his grandson James Thacher Hodge who will be in Philadelphia for the winter working on a geological survey of Pennsylvania. Comments on having his portrait done. Mentions that a Miss Frazar has donated $500 to their society.

GLC06513.02

Draft letter to King Albert of Belgium

Letter discusses American aid to Belgium during World War I and their common fight for freedom. Letter written on White House stationery. Date from GLC00971.02.

GLC00971.01

Pass to allow four orphaned children to go to their Kentucky relation

Lincoln allows three sisters and one brother, Sallie, Juliana, Eliza, and Dabney Overton to pass through the federal lines and go to their relative Grant Green in Henderson, Kentucky. Endorsement written diagonally over the pass states "Rec'd Vienna...

GLC01011.01

to Sallie A. Overton

Encloses a pass from President Abraham Lincoln allowing Sallie and her three orphaned siblings to pass the federal lines and go to a relative in Kentucky (see GLC01011.01). States that the pass was requested by Sallie's mother-in-law, Mrs. Grant...

GLC01011.02

to John Cripps

Gadsden writes to his Secretary about an upcoming meeting with President Pierce where Secretary of State Marcy "may find himself impeached." Discusses the deception in Washington and is wary of nearly everyone. Imprint in upper left corner is...

GLC03587.18

to John Cripps

Scolds his Secretary for not sending a letter in several weeks. Mentions a meeting with Secretary of State Marcy who was "as gruff as a bare, and as inflated with its growlings when pricked." Claims Marcy bullied him and ended the conversation by...

GLC03587.20

to John Cripps

Expresses his disappointment at Cripps canceling his plans to visit. Describes what the two of them would have done if Cripps came to visit. Written on personal stationery with a "B" imprinted at the top center of page one and on the envelope....

GLC03587.24

to Esthur Monk

Writes to Cripps' mother in Greenwich, Connecticut, in the care of Mr. Benedict. Relays a message for Monk to send curtains to a family friend. Mentions having received a letter from Tousey, an acquaintance, who promises to return from Mexico soon...

GLC03587.33

to John Cripps

Writes to Cripps regarding his mother's failing health. Mrs. Monk is suffering from a liver disease and is under the care of a good doctor and the Benedicts. Monk is concerned that Cripps will worry about her well-being but wants him to know that...

GLC03587.34

to John Cripps

Writes to his Secretary about his lack of correspondence. Has had to rely on newspapers for information about the state of affairs in Mexico. Mentions that the possession of Cuba takes precedence over Mexican diplomacy and that Spain and Great...

GLC03587.37

to John Cripps

Discusses his recent trip to Galveston and his visit with Captain Dick Taylor's family. Discusses his personal finances and his hopes to settle down. Requests that Cripps send him the mortgages he left behind to his address in New York. Hopes to...

GLC03587.44

to Stanley Matthews

Discusses his retirement from Chief Commander of the Army. Feels blessed that he is 63 years old and still healthy. Reviews his army services mentioning his interest in the trans-continental railroad and his command of the army west of the...

GLC04492.01

to Washington McLean

Encloses a letter from General William T. Sherman (see GLC04492.01). Relays that the first part of the letter reviews Sherman's services in the army. States that the remainder deals with General William Babcock Hazen, of whom McLean apparently...

GLC04492.02

[Richard Nixon photograph inscribed to Sue Taurog]

Official White House photograph inscribed to Taurog, the wife of filmmaker Norman Taurog, and signed by Richard Nixon. Shows a portrait of Nixon from the chest up.

GLC04675.35.02