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1 August 1898
Mann, Herbert E., fl. 1865-1898
General orders no. 3
Order for all company drills to be discontinued until further notice. Instructions for headquarters night.
GLC04558.191
29 September 1898
Brower, George A., fl. 1865-1898
General orders no. 5
Orders for 114th regiment to assemble at the Armory on October 1st, 1898 for parade as part of the escort to Brooklyn's Volunteer troops.
GLC04558.192
13 September 1898
Britton, Edward E., fl. 1865-1898
General orders no. 4
Lists commanders of each company of the 114th regiment NY National Guard. Inspection for a parade.
GLC04558.193
16 September 1898
Order of attendance
Accompanying envelope not used to mail the post card. Countermanding General orders # 4.
GLC04558.194
21 November 1898
General orders no. 6
Orders concerning mustering out of the service of the 114th regiment.
GLC04558.195
7 February 1882
Catalogue of the library of the late David Porter Harmon
Includes over seven hundred titles and hand-written notes on individual prices for each book. A tally of the overall sale can be found on the rear fly leaf.
GLC06143.20
1894-1927
Smithsonian Institution Building (Washington, D.C.)
Gown worn by Edith Roosevelt displayed on mannequin.
Pencil note on back: "From Smithsonian Institute Gown Collection."
GLC07002.91
4 June 1897
Atkinson, Edward, 1827-1905
to the committee on the Shaw monument
Atkinson, treasurer of the Robert Gould Shaw monument committee, informs other members of the committee that he intends to depart for London, England, and St. Petersburg, Russia. States that he hopes to finish matters concerning the monument before...
GLC02928.04
circa 1897
[Draft of inscription intended for the Robert Gould Shaw monument]
Includes hand written corrections. Describes the Shaw monument as a tribute to the famous 54th Massachusetts Colored Infantry, organized in Boston and reviewed by Massachusetts Governor John Albion Andrew 18 May 1863. Includes extracts from Andrew...
GLC02928.05
January 1884
Grant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson), 1822-1885
to Tiffany and Co.
Requesting a contribution of $5,000 towards completing the base of the Statue of Liberty. "You will no doubt deplore with us the marked indifference of the citizens of New York to the munificent gift of the French People to the People of the United...
GLC08978
1885/12/08
Cleveland, Grover, 1837-1908
Draft of one of the opening sections of first State of the Union address.
Draft of one of the opening sections of first State of the Union address. With collateral G.L. Rives Als fowarding draft to his sister, stating " the rest of the draft wad torn up, - so this is all there is of it."
GLC07999
July 15, 1878
[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...
GLC01896.100
1878/10/08
Archer, William M., fl. 1863-1878
to [Edward R. Archer]
Impending Bankruptcy of the Vulcan Iron Works, William's financial woes and his attempts to remedy the situation. Written on "Vulcan Iron Works" stationery: "Manufacturers of Every Variety of Bolts. Nuts and Washers, Iron Railings. Iron Works for...
GLC01896.104
1880/12/10
Jeffery, Richard W., fl. 1855-1899
Jeffery's decision to withdraw himself from business "operations," as "the prospects of the company" seem to go against his best interest at this time.
GLC01896.109
1886/03/06
[Program]
Program for the "First Invitation Concert. Chickering Hall. Saturday Evening, March 6th, 1886, of the Amateur Orchestra of the Amicitia Society." A photograph of the orchestra is on the front cover. Enclosed inside the program is a 3 p. pamphlet re...
GLC01896.115
1889/06/17
Trueman, William Cabell, fl. 1889
to [Dr. Robert Archer]
Objection to the accuracy of the genealogy of Thomas Rolfe. There is a discrepency over who really was Thomas Rolfe's wife, Jane Poyers or a Miss Poythress.
GLC01896.119
23 November 1887
Douglass, Frederick, 1818-1895
to unknown
Discusses equality of treatment for blacks in the South. Pleased that black lawyers are now allowed to practice, and says it "implies a wonderful revolution in the public sentiment of the Southern States." However, worries because some teachers of...
GLC08992
26 March 1891
Buckner, Simon Bolivar, 1823-1914
[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...
GLC06377.09
circa 1887-1897
[General Albert Ordway]
Portrait of General Albert Ordway in dress uniform with four medals. Based on the uniform, the photograph appears to have been taken during Ordway's time as the Commanding General of the District of Columbia National Guard. Ordway became Commanding...
GLC07000.53
1890/01/11
Tucker, Ada M., fl. 1862-1865
Cleveland Leader.
incomplete newspaper clipping recounting the plans for transporting Jefferson Davis to Washington. Published shortly after Davis's death.
GLC07642.17
1884/03/10
Data for The Biographical Dictionary of the Railway Officials of America
printed sheet of data for Tucker's sketch in The Biographical Dictionary of the Railway Officials of America.
GLC07642.15
1887/12/15
Data for the second volume of The Biographical Dictionary of the Railway Officials of America.
printed sheet of data for Tucker's sketch in second volume of The Biographical Dictionary of the Railway Officials of America.
GLC07642.16
31 January 1882
Garrison, Wendell Phillips, 1840-1907
to Mr. Northend
Discusses advertisements in The Nation, a liberal periodical devoted to politics and culture of which he was editor from 1865-1906. Recalls an excursion he took with his father, William Lloyd Garrison toward the end of his life. Talks of his fear...
GLC07483.07
June 1894
Smalley, George W. (George Washburn), 1833-1916
Memories of Wendell Phillips.
Essay of Smalley's personal memories of Wendell Phillips. Printed in the June 1894 edition of Harpers.
GLC07483.13
April 28, 1880
Pratt, Pascal Paoli, 1819-1908
[Program for the Buffalo, New York memorial services of General Ulysses S. Grant]
Buffalo services were held during the time the funeral ceremonies and interment took place at Riverside Park, New York City. Printed by Haas & Klein. Pratt served as the presiding officer.
GLC00919.25.34
25 January 1886
Bishop's Court. Weber Stake of Zion
[A Charge against Bp. Charles Buck for neglecting to Pay to Bro. William Royle Money Due to Royale]
GLC05756.006
circa 1880
Buttre, John Chester, 1821-1893
Engraving of Jacob Thompson
Biographical note is adhered below the image. Photograph by J.E. M'Clees Washington D.C. Engraved by J.C. Buttre N.Y.
GLC02459.62
19 June 1879
Brown, John Jr., 1821-1895
to Alexander Milton Ross
Brown Jr. writes from Put-in-Bay Island located on South Bass Island (Lake Erie), Ohio. He mentions he will personally be traveling to Kansas and possibly Colorado to examine the land for the purpose of "settlement by Colored people of limited means...
GLC03007.56.11
[1897]/07/25
Mosby, John S., 1833-1916
to: Sam Chapman
plans to travel east in September; view of President Cleveland and Democratic party; and opposition to coinage of silver: "If the people want cheap money give them old Confederate notes."
GLC03921.01
9 February 1889
Andrews, George L., 1828-1899
to H. K. Green
After reading the letter from Robert E. Lee addressed to his son Boo (George Washington Custis Lee) at West Point (GLC07081.01), Andrews confirms that it is the sort of letter he would have suspected from Lee. Also reports that G.W.C. Lee was the...
GLC07081.02
18 September 1889
to H.K. Green
Provides additional information on the letter from Robert E. Lee addressed to his son Boo (George Washington Custis Lee) at West Point (GLC07081.01). Andrews reports that neither Colonel John M. Wilson, the Superintendent of West Point, who was on...
GLC07081.03
6 April 1891
to Robert Coster
Reports continued research and suggests other to contact regarding the letter from Robert E. Lee addressed to his son Boo (George Washington Custis Lee) at West Point (GLC07081.01). Andrews was possibly the George L. Andrews who taught French at...
GLC07081.04
[1877]/07/16
Neafie, Theodore F., fl. 1861-1877
to: sister.
Having started as a cattle driver, he tells of how he became bored with the job and became a farm hand on a ranch. He sends his experience of traveling through northern Utah, where he witnessed settlements of English and Swedes living.
GLC07164.67
[1877]/08/26
He sends his beliefs of a possible revolution brought on by the poor against the railroad monopolies. He decided that he may try his hand at mining at Balloontime National Park.
GLC07164.68
1892
Ward, J.Q.A., fl. 1860-1906
To: Olive Warner. Re: receipt for Ward's expenses and travel, written on a US War Department reimbursement form.
A receipt for Ward's expenses and travel, written on a U.S. War Department reimbursement form.
GLC06343.307
[1899 ca.]
Photograph: Clay model of the Dewey Arch.
GLC06343.281
1894/08/16
St. Gaudens, Augustus, fl. 1894
To: J.Q.A. Ward. Re: arranging an appointment time to meet [in regards to finding a sculptor for an upcoming project]. [Carbon Copy]
Strike outs, corrections, and additions throughout.
GLC06343.311
1884/12/12
The Garfield Monument Committee of the Society of the Army of the Cumberland
Agreement contract between The Garfield Monument Committee and J.Q.A. Ward, commissioning Garfield memorial pedestal.
Contract outlines commission cost [$25,000] to be paid to Ward, required work, and contingency plans if pedestal cannot be completed by Ward.
GLC06343.236
1899/09/15-1899/10/14 ca.
3 clippings from various magazines; 2 about the Dewey Arch, and one about Ward's career as a sculptor.
Articles on the quadriga designed by Ward that was mounted on the Dewey Arch [NY]. Third article, "American Sculptors", features Ward along with Karl Bitter who helped to design some of the sculptures adorning the arch.
GLC06343.230
1885/10/10
Pitch, Walter, fl. 1885
to J.Q.A. Ward.
Official "Articles of Agreement" or "Building Contract" for the Garfield memorial pedestal. Official contract between Ward and The Garfield Monument Committee of the Society of the Army of the Cumberland specifying each party's role in creating the...
GLC06343.243
1899/07/26
Murray, Gilford, fl. 1899
to John La Farge
Re: "Reception of Admiral Dewey, by the City of New York." The Committee on Decorations asks the President of the Society of Mural Painters for suggestions as to decorations of the procession route for the Dewey reception.
GLC06343.254
1899/07/29
Ruckstuhl, F. Wellington, fl. 1899
to J.Q.A. Ward
Officially endorses plans for the "Triumphal Arch" [Dewey Arch] on behalf of the National Sculpture Society; discusses details for planned sculpture such as scale and plaster casting, deadline date for finished product, etc.
GLC06343.256
1899/09/11
Piatty, John J., fl. 1899
To: J.Q.A. Ward. Re: figures mounted on top of Dewey Arch and the construction of the Dewey Arch.
Photograph of the Dewey Arch.
GLC06343.266
November 1899
Ward, John Quincy Adams, 1830-1910
Cost estimates: "Pieces for Sculpture work on Dewey Arch."
Includes qualtity and price of each separate item.
GLC06343.272
1899/10/14
Brinton, Christian, fl. 1899
Article: "The Churchman . . . The Dewey Arch" with picture of "The Dewey Arch and Approach From the South" on reverse side.
Excerpt from a magazine about the Dewey Arch.
GLC06343.277
6 October 1897
McLean, Nathaniel Collins, 1815-1905
[To historian John C. Ropes on the topic of the Battle of Second Manassas]
GLC01740.05.01 and .02 were originally bound together. Accompanied by a docketed wrapper. In a letter from 6 October, McLean, who was a Union General during the Civil War, responds to a letter from Ropes requesting reminisces of the August 1862...
GLC01740.05.01
27 February 1899
Miles, Nelson A., 1839-1925
to Charles G. Slack
Miles affirms that he is the person mentioned in a letter signed by General Winfield Scott Hancock that Slack inquired about (GLC02462.09.01).
GLC02462.09.02
1898
Strohmeyer & Wyman
Col. Theodore Roosevelt of the "Rough Riders" - after his return from Cuba.
Roosevelt astride a horse with his left hand in his pocket, 3/4 front facing sitter's proper right.
GLC06449.11
1898 ca.
Barr Photographic Company
"Lt. Col. Roosevelt and Col. Leonard Wood in Rough Riders Camp"
Image of Theodore Roosevelt standing in front of his tent. Stamp of Barr photographic company of San Antonio, Texas, on front in lower right corner. Scribners Magazine stamp on the back of the mount, along with quote "Remember the Maine," written...
GLC07002.01
"Roosevelt, Col. Theodore, and two Arizona troopers in front of second mission, San Antonio."
Image of TR on horseback with two mounted soldiers in front of southwest-style mission. Scribners Magazine stamp on the back of the mount. Caption on back reads, "Rooselvelt [sic] and 2 riders before Mission San Jose." "Roosevelt, Col. Theodore"...
GLC07002.02
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