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To: Genera Pawn [?]

Stamped by the US pension office. Enclosing the application of Mrs. Kielmaussegge [not included] to obtain her husband's pension.

GLC04360.011

To General Wilson

Thanking Wilson for "Life of General Lee" which he has not finished reading. Encloses a newspaper account of a speech he made in Cincinnati [not included].

GLC04360.012

To Genl. Wilson

He is unable to read his paper before the "Genealogical & Biographical Society" on 2/12. He already promised to attend a Lincoln Banquet, but suggests that someone else may read his paper.

GLC04360.013

To General Wilson

He is unable to forward a letter that is among his Mother's papers in Chicago. The letter, written by Ulysses S. Grant before his death, requested that Frederick's son Ulysses S. Grant III, be admitted to West Point. It was cosigned by William T...

GLC04360.014

To: Rowley

Card with pin-hole. Sending a copy of a letter [not included] Grant sent to the President.

GLC04360.019

to Mrs. Lattrers

Written by J.M. Cele for Mrs. Grant. Written on mourning stationery. Mrs. Grant is unable to attend a reception to meet Miss. Lee. She has not attended receptions for eight years. Mr. & Mrs. Jesse Grant may attend if they are in town. [With...

GLC04360.020

Invitation and Menu

Engraved invitation to Nellie Grant's wedding. The ceremony and reception took place at the White House. "Menu" printed on silk, inserted loosely into the invitation.

GLC04360.021

To: "Judge" John F. Long.

Written on an envelope. Requesting that his horse, Butcher Boy, be sent to him. [This letter is quoted in William S. McFeely, "Grant A Biography" (New York: W.W. Norton & Company, 1981): 399]

GLC04360.022

Autograph card

Autograph card. Signed by "Hannah Grant Age 70" and "Jesse R. Grant Age 75"

GLC04360.023

Signature

Clipped signature on cloth: "U.S. Grant, General Retired"

GLC04360.024

Signature

Clipped signature "U.S. Grant, General"

GLC04360.025

Calling card

Calling card of Miss Nellie W. Grant

GLC04360.026

Calling card

Calling card of Mr. Algernon C.F. Sartoris [Nellie's husband]

GLC04360.027

Photograph "General Grant's Log Cabin"

On verso is a history of the cabin and an advertisment for "Theo. R. Appel Realty Co." Photograph copyright by Edward Joy, 1891.

GLC04360.028

Image of Ulysses S. Grant, Julia Grant and others

General Grant, Julia Grant and five others sitting on the verandah of his house in Long Branch [see # 30].

GLC04360.029

To: John H. Gundlach

[Written as Librarian of the St. Louis Public Library.] Photograph of General Grant, Julia Grant, Martin Wilkins and four others on the veranda of his Long Branch summer home. [The letter explains that the image formerly hung at St. Michael Rectory...

GLC04360.030

To: J. R. Grant

Recommending Mr. Hart for District Attorney for Northern District of Ohio. [Jesse Grant refused to make the recommendation, see # 2.]

GLC04360.031

to Dear Sir

Agrees to speak before a lyceum during late June on the subject "The True Woman." "My terms[ are] the same you pay the men lecturers of your course."

GLC04360.032

to Charles James Folger

Written by Anthony as Corresponding Secretary on stationery of the American Equal Rights Association. Folger was a delegate to a convention to consider amendments to the the New York State Constitution. Inquires how she might present to the...

GLC04360.033

to Charles James Folger

Written by Anthony as Corresponding Secretary on stationery of the American Equal Rights Association. Folger was a delegate to a convention in Albany that was amending the New York State Constitution. Tells him that Lucy Stone and others will come to...

GLC04360.034

[An address to President Ulysses S. Grant from the Republican women of Massachusetts on the occasion of inauguration for his second term].

Urges him to follow the dictates of the 14th resolution of the 1872 Republican Party Platform, which recognizes the importance of women, and so recommend women's suffrage to Congress in his inaugural address. Also asks him to prevent Congress from...

GLC04360.035

To: Captain U. S. Grant

Enclosing a letter accepting Grant's resignation [not included]. Beginning of another letter dated 7/1/1854 on verso. Written at Fort Humboldt.

GLC04360.038

To: Jacob Zielin

Enclosing a receipt for a deed [not included] forwarded by express.

GLC04360.039

Invitation to the Wedding of Maria Ewing Sherman and Thomas William Fitch

Engraved invitation to the Wedding of Maria Ewing Sherman and Thomas William Fitch. Reception menu on the inside.

GLC04360.041

To: General Ulysses S. Grant

Endorsing Mr. Ryan for his skill as a stenographer.

GLC04360.042

Menu from the "Saturday Night Club."

Menu from the "Saturday Night Club." Engraving on front features a caricature of an older man in a sailors uniform straddling two steam ships. Autographed on verso by Ulysses S. Grant, Roscoe Conklin, J. N. Camden, and Edgar M. Cullen.

GLC04360.043

"1874-1883 The Grant Club."

"1874-1883 The Grant Club." Engraved invitation to attend the fourth annual dinner on 2/20/[1883]

GLC04360.044

"Grant-Dent Memorial Association. Articles of Association."

"Grant-Dent Memorial Association. Articles of Association."

GLC04360.045

A Debt St. Louis Owes.

"A Debt St. Louis Owes." A pamphlet promoting the preservation of the "Old Grant home" by the Grant-Dent Memorial Association.

GLC04360.046

Plastic pin of "Gen. U. S. Grant"

Plastic pin of "Gen. U. S. Grant" featuring portrait of Grant. Small bunch of artificial purple flowers attached to the pin. [Originally in the envelope with carte de visites # 92-97.]

GLC04360.047

Medal commemorating the unveiling of a Grant statue

Small nickel [?] plated medal commemorating the unveiling of a Grant statue in Philadelphia.

GLC04360.048

To :Governor Horatio Seymour

The letter details the "problems" of the country under Republican rule including: the impossibility of "Wholesome government in the South under the rule of Negro voters"; and an "undue exaggeration of States Rights" which will destroy national unity...

GLC04360.049

To: George Belknap

[Written on Republican National Committee Stationery, listing Chandler as secretary.] Discusses the Presidential election of 1872. Mentions Garfield and Blaine and the necessity of winning North Carolina. Discusses the need to convince General...

GLC04360.050

"For Vice-President, Henry Wilson of Massachusetts."

Card. [Ran for Vice-President in 1872. Died while in office, November 1875.]

GLC04360.051

Campaign ribbon for General Grant

Red, white and blue campaign ribbon for General Grant. "General Grant, our, Next President." Flag bunting with portrait of Grant. "Jordan Tschopp., Fabricant. Switzerland, Basel."

GLC04360.052

Purple printed paper campaign ribbon with portrait of Grant

10th Ward. Purple printed paper campaign ribbon with portrait of Grant; ink inscription on mount reads: "Philadelphia, 1868, Genl. U.S. Grant."

GLC04360.053

"Cleveland and Thurman, Club St. Joseph, Mo." White cloth ribbon.

"Cleveland and Thurman, Club St. Joseph, Mo." White cloth ribbon. Featuring gold-stamped Eagle holding banner: "In Union Their Strength," over a red and blue shield of stars and stripes. Mounting dated 1888.]

GLC04360.054

Republican National Convention Cloth Ribbon

"Republican National Convention St. Louis, Mo. June 16th 1896." With seal of "Young Men's Republican Club, Baltimore, Maryland." Printed Cloth Ribbon.
[from Grant family archives]

GLC04360.055

Citizen's Cavalcade cloth ribbon

"Citizen's Cavalcade December 16th. 1879." White cloth ribbon featuring portrait of Grant. Mounting inscribed: "Genl. U.S. Grant."

GLC04360.056

Card. "For President Ulysses S. Grant of Illinois."

Card. "For President Ulysses S. Grant of Illinois."

GLC04360.057

"Republican Ticket. Electors of President and Vice President."

"Republican Ticket. Electors of President and Vice President." Lists the electors of Massachusetts and their respective districts, who will represent Ulysses S. Grant and Schuyler Colfax in the election of 1868. Also lists candidates for Governor...

GLC04360.058

"Republican Ticket. Electors of President and Vice President."

"Republican Ticket. Electors of President and Vice President." [Same as #58.]

GLC04360.059

Republican Ticket [for New York]

Republican Ticket [for New York]. Lists the electors for Ulysses S. Grant and Schuyler Colfax in the 1868 election. Also includes a referendum to vote for or against calling a Convention to form a new Constitution.

GLC04360.060

Spirit of the Campaign Number One

Series: "Spirit of the Campaign Number One" Heading on the first page reads: "Compare the Principle, Acts and Men, of the Two Parties." Pro-Republican campaign material that characterizes the Democrats the Party of rebellion, Horatio Seymour the...

GLC04360.061

Spirit of the Campaign Number Two

Series: "Spirit of the Campaign Number Two" Heading on the first page reads: "The Candidates and the Doctrines of the Two Parties." Pro-republican campaign material attacks Seymour and the Democrats as anti-union during the war, and anti...

GLC04360.062

Spirit of the Campaign Number Three

Series: "Spirit of the Campaign Number Three" Heading on the first page reads: "Compare the Doctrines of the Two Parties." Pro-republican campaign material which cites former Confederates' support for Seymour and Blair (R. Semmes, Wise, Vance...

GLC04360.063

Honor the Noble Dead-Black cloth ribbon

"Honor the Noble Dead. In Memoriam. Gen. Sheridan, Post No. 20 St. Louis Mo." Black cloth ribbon with silver lettering. Emblem of the GAR in the center.

GLC04360.064

"Survivors Association 20th, P.V.C." Black cloth ribbon.

"Survivors Association 20th, P.V.C." Black cloth ribbon. Mounting inscribed: "Worn at the Funeral of Genl. U.S. Grant New York City Aug. 8, 1885."

GLC04360.065

"Pennsylvania Reserves." Black cloth ribbon

"Pennsylvania Reserves." Black cloth ribbon with silver lettering. Mounting inscribed: "Funeral of Genl. U.S. Grant New York City Aug. 8, 1885."

GLC04360.066

"28th & 147th Regiments & Knap's Battery Penna. Vols." Black cloth ribbon

"28th & 147th Regiments & Knap's Battery Penna. Vols." Black cloth ribbon with silver lettering. Mounting inscribed: "Funeral of Genl. U.S. Grant New York City Aug. 8, 1885."

GLC04360.067

"In Memoriam U.S. Grant." Black cloth ribbon

"In Memoriam U.S. Grant." Black cloth ribbon with silver lettering. Mounting inscribed: "Aug. 8, 1885 Worn at the Funeral of Genl. U.S. Grant New York City."

GLC04360.068

"In Memoriam G.A.R." Black cloth ribbon

"In Memoriam G.A.R." Black cloth ribbon with silver lettering. Mounting inscribed: "Worn at the Funeral of Genl. U.S. Grant Aug. 8, 1885."

GLC04360.069

"239." Black cloth ribbon

"239." Black cloth ribbon with silver lettering and G.A.R. emblem. Mounting inscribed: "Grant Memorial G.A.R.."

GLC04360.070

"Gen. U.S. Grant Commandery No. 28 K.G.E." Red cloth ribbon

"Gen. U.S. Grant Commandery No. 28 K.G.E." Red cloth ribbon with gold lettering. Mounting inscribed: Knights of the Golden Eagle. Philada. 1892."

GLC04360.071

Genl. U.S. Grant. G.A.R. Post 5. Black cloth ribbon

"Genl. U.S. Grant. G.A.R. Post 5. Philadelphia. Grant Memorial 1886." Black cloth ribbon with silver lettering. Mounting inscribed: "1886."

GLC04360.072

To: Churchill C. Cambreleng

Election Predictions for 1840 and the Whigs: " Their hard cider will ... be converted into sour vinegar before the end of the dog days."

GLC07991

To: Samuel Milligan

"I look upon secession as being the prolific mother of anarchy which is the next step to despotism. It is political heresy..." (Johnson wrote 1860 by mistake)

GLC07995

To: Ulysses S. Grant

Directing Grant to issue an order creating the Military Division of the Atlantic, to be commanded by William T. Sherman. (12 days before impeachment)

GLC07996

Affix the seal to the proclomation concerning the eight hours law

Affix the seal to the proclomation creating eight hour work day.

GLC07998

to John G. Bourke

"I hate to bring in any question of race origin into our politics, and I want to see us all act simply and purely as Americans."

GLC08001

To: Jean B. Gouvion

Lafayette informs Lt. Col. Gouvion that, despite his success, he will not be promoted within the French Army. [In French]

GLC08016.02

To: Benjamin Lincoln.

Inserting advertisement into a Gazette of Lincoln's choosing seeking tenants for his western lands.

GLC08019

To: Samuel Athawes

Declining to be exectutor of George W. Fairfax's estate following his death.

GLC08020

Farewell Address

Farewell Address, printed in "Resolves of the General Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts: Together with the messages..."

GLC08021

[Assignment of land to Samuel Ogden]

Noted as a copy of the original. A legal agreement made by Henry Knox assigning property to Samuel Ogden and his heirs. The property includes all houses, land, and any other real estate associated with the said assignment. Docket notes 10,670...

GLC02437.06259

to unknown

Possibly a draft of a recommendation for a gentleman named John Hills. Discusses the survey and leveling work John Hills provided for him for the last four summers. Also mentions lands in Massachusetts, the Waldo patent lands, and canals.

GLC02437.06318

[Power of attorney]

Copy of a document officially giving Joseph Peirce the power of attorney.

GLC02437.06390

[Copy of receipts]

Lists transactions by date. Noted as a copy.

GLC02437.06422

[Copy of notes drawn]

Copy of several financial notes drawn by George Meade, listing transactions. Dates range from 13 to 25 May. Also includes a note of receipt dated 27 August and signed by Knox.

GLC02437.06426

[Bills of exchange to Henry Jackson]

Receipt stating that Jackson has received from Knox bills of exchange. Written in the hand of Knox and signed by Jackson.

GLC02437.06448

Agreement with J. Malcolm & J. Harkness

Agreement between Knox and James Malcom and John Harkness to survey land. Survey is for Lincolnshire land. Title from docket.

GLC02437.06451

[Receipt]

Receipt of taxes for the town of Cushing. Written in the hand of Knox and signed by Moses Robinson.

GLC02437.06453

[Articles of agreement]

Articles for an agreement drawn up between Knox and Henry Simpson of Boston, Massachusetts. Discusses issues with land and property.

GLC02437.06504

[Statement]

Official statement where Knox gives Henry Jackson promissory notes. Countersigned by Joseph Hall.

GLC02437.06519

[Memorandum]

Memorandum concerning a soldier.

GLC02437.06545

[Land deed]

Grants a land deed to Henry Jackson from Knox and his wife. Noted as a copy in the docket.

GLC02437.06552

[Agreement]

Agreement with a Zenas Lathrop regarding the occupation of Brigadier's Island.

GLC02437.06559

Directions to William MacIntosh [incomplete]

Gives directions to a William MacIntosh, who Knox has left in charge of taking care of his house. Bottom of the third and fourth pages are clipped.

GLC02437.06560

[Agreement to pay for work on a canal]

Receipt regarding work done on a canal and payment for the workers.

GLC02437.06571

[Administration of the Flucker Estate]

Discusses the distribution of the Flucker estate by Henry Knox. Noted as a copy.

GLC02437.06587

[Agreement with George Meade]

Agreement to sell 100,000 acres of land to George Meade for $50,000.

GLC02437.06589

[Obituary notices of children of Henry Knox]

Contains three items. The first, labeled "From the Centinel- April 27th, 1796," is an obituary for two of Knox's children, Augusta Henrietta and Marcus Bingham. The second, from 24 January 1798, is an obituary for Knox's fourteen-year-old daughter...

GLC02437.06724

[Invoice]

Invoice for a pipe and Madeira wine shipped by John Marsden Pintard for Henry Knox.

GLC02437.08678

[Bill of lading for the schooner Paulina]

Partially printed. Attests that Henry Jackson is shipping two trunks, five boxes, a keg and some cheese from Boston to Philadelphia. The goods are to be picked up in Philadelphia by Knox or his assigns.

GLC02437.08682

[List]

List of notes by date that Henry Knox endorsed.

GLC02437.08683

[Receipt]

Note of receipt from Henry Knox for $200 of rent. Signed by a John [Laurance ?].

GLC02437.08684

[Notes]

Notes regarding various business, listed by date. Includes a drawing of a pointing hand on the first page.

GLC02437.08685

[Receipt]

Receipt of Henry Knox for £100. Includes a signature from an E. Lawrence.

GLC02437.08686

[Receipt]

Receipt for items Henry Knox bought from Thomas Johnson, including a large bay mare for $250.

GLC02437.08688

[Receipt]

Bill of attendance for René Pillet, a French teacher, and includes fees for his services.

GLC02437.08689

[Money order]

Money order to pay Samuel Hodgdon $1,676. Countersigned by George Meade, though both signatures are struck.

GLC02437.08690

[Note]

A financial note for the sum of $1500.00 involving Henry Knox, George Meade, and Samuel Hodgdon.

GLC02437.08691

[Notes]

George Meade's signature has been struck. Financial notes drawn by George Meade for Henry Knox. Lists amounts, dates, and payment terms.

GLC02437.08695

[Memorandum of notes]

Notes given from Henry Knox to Henry Jackson. Lists dates and amounts.

GLC02437.08697

[Financial note]

Promises to pay Benjamin Lincoln $120 on demand with interest.

GLC02437.08698

[Receipt]

Receipt for $540.90 in cash and $55.49 in provisions paid by Henry Jackson on Henry Knox's account.

GLC02437.08699

[Bills]

List of tax items levied by Henry Knox for the town of Thomaston, Maine.

GLC02437.08706

[Receipt]

Note of receipt of $200 from Henry Knox.

GLC02437.08707

[Agreement with the 20 Associates]

Agreement between Knox and "the twenty associates" represented by Charles Barrett regarding lands in the Waldo patent. Establishes the boundaries of the lands owned by the associates, and lists other rules reragding this property. The twenty...

GLC02437.09253

[Agreement with James Swan for land sale]

Agreement granting 25,000 acres in the Waldo patent from Henry Knox to James Swan, also giving Knox the right to buy the land back at a fixed price.

GLC02437.09254