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31 March 1864
Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865
to Mary Todd Lincoln
Addresses his wife as "Dear Mother." Sends a draft for $50 and states that any merchant in New York will give her money for it. Written on Executive Mansion stationery.
GLC02793.034
1864/05/26
to Dr. Robert King Stone re: prescription for Mrs. Lincoln's headache
Written as President. Not in Basler, but compare Basler 7: 161 and 179.
GLC02793.035
1864/09/06
to Gideon Welles re: furnishing coal for the Government
Written as President. Not in Basler. Lincoln writes to his Secretary of Navy about a woman's proposal to supply coal. He suspects she is insane.
GLC02793.036
1877/12
Hayes, Rutherford B., 1822-1893
to John Sherman
Signed as President. Invites Sherman to his 25th wedding anniversary. Date inferred from contents.
GLC02793.043
1879/02/14
to George W. Childs re: buying a portrait of Gen. Grant for the White House
Written as President
GLC02793.044
1881/05/22
Garfield, James A. (James Abram), 1831-1881
to Mrs. Adelia T. Johnson re: improving health of his wife
GLC02793.045
1882/08/09
Arthur, Chester Alan, 1829-1886
to Mrs. Franklin Townsend re: apologies for neglected correspondence
GLC02793.046
1890/12/05
Harrison, Benjamin, 1833-1901
to Anna Harrison Morris re: prayers for a relative and worries of office
Thanks Morris for informing him of Maggies condition.
GLC02793.050
1809
Reich, John, fl. 1809
[James Madison Indian peace medal]
Medal features James Madison's profile on front and the words "James Madison President of the U.S. A.D. 1809." Designer is unknown. Verso features two hands shaking, a tomahawk crossed with a pipe, and the words, "Peace and Friendship," designed by...
GLC02767.02
1817 circa
Furst, Moritz, 1782-1840
[James Monroe Indian peace medal]
Indian peace medal with James Monroe's profile on front, with the words "James Monroe President of the U.S. A.D. 1817," designed by Moritz Furst. Verso features two hands shaking, a tomahawk crossed with a pipe, and the words, "Peace and Friendship,"...
GLC02768.02
1818/01/21
Jackson, Andrew, 1767-1845
to Edward Livingston
Acknowledging a bronze casting of Napoleon, and offering thanks for the gift. Written as General in the U.S. Army.
GLC02769
1829 circa
[Andrew Jackson Indian peace medal]
Front of medal features profile of Andrew Jackson and the words "Andrew Jackson President of the United States. A.D. 1829," most likely designed by Moritz Furst. Verso features two hands shaking, a tomahawk crossed with a pipe, and the words, "Peace...
GLC02772.02
27 July 1944
Eisenhower, Dwight D. (Dwight David), 1890-1969
to Mamie Eisenhower
Signed "Ike" and addressed to "My darling." Expresses his happiness at receiving a long letter from her. Comments that he has not heard from their son John. Mentions being interrupted often by staff and by a telephone call from P.M. [Prime...
GLC02788
1824 ca.
Jackson, Rachel, fl. 1824
Pendant miniature of Andrew Jackson's wife Rachel, attributed to Mary C. Strobel
Oval watercolor miniature on ivory, accompanying letter, preserved by the descendants of Mary Eastin Polk, said to have painted by Mary Catherine Strobel. Published in Jackson papers, vol. 4
GLC02793.019.02
1846/07/31
Winthrop, Robert C., 1809-1894
to McClintock Young re: debt owed to sculptor Horatio Greenough
Written as Representative, to Young, in the Treasury Department. Greenough sculpted the famous (notorious) Washington statue in the capital which he completed in 1841. He also did numerous private commissions.
GLC02505.44
1894 ca.
Prince Studio
[Cabinet photograph of William F. Cody]
Signed by Cody with "W.F. Cody" and "Buffalo Bill." Shown in a suit with a full white mustache and a beard growing only from his chin. Taken by Prince Studio, 31 Union Square, New York, and Penn. Ave & 11th St. Washington, D.C.
GLC02508.04
1874/04/06
Cushman, Charlotte, fl. 1874
to Gardner Rand re: a request for a reading in Troy, mentioning $500 fee
GLC02508.05
3 September 1898
Eddy, Mary Baker, 1821-1910
to Oliver C. Sabin
Thanks him for his vindication of Christian Science in his "interesting Washington News letter." Adds, "we are about to start a weekly newspaper in Boston, but I see no reason for its conflicting in the least with the circulation of your paper."
GLC02509.05
28 November 1826
Trumbull, John, 1756-1843
to Charles Bulfinch
Listing titles for Trumbull's four existing Revolutionary War paintings in the rotunda of the Capitol and four he proposed to create for the rotunda's empty recesses. The extant paintings depicted Independence Day, Saratoga, York Town, and Annapolis...
GLC02510
3 Febraury 1916
Marshall, Thomas, 1913-1921
to Edwin F. Husi
Letter regarding Husi's recipient's upcoming marriage. Written on printed stationery "The Vice-President's Chamber."
GLC02512.08
5 December 1816
Adams, Abigail, 1744-1818
to Richard Rush
A friendly letter of introduction, revealing the intimacy between the Adams and Rush families. Adams was introducing Reverend Coleman, who was going to Washington to carry the presidential electoral votes from Massachusetts and to vacation as well...
GLC02515
6 February 1876
Stowe, Harriet Beecher, 1811-1896
to James Osgood
Writes to her publisher concerning reprinting her early book, "The Mayflower," for the benefit of "a great fair...at my brothers church in Brooklyn for the 'Mayflower Mission' supported by Plymouth Church for the care of the poor in a destitute...
GLC02506
1834-1902
Theater and Entertainment: 8 Letters and Documents [decimalized]
GLC02508
14 January 1865
Booth, Edwin, 1833-1893
to Col. Adam Badeau
Writes that the only spare room he has is for the Clarkes and the spare bed for John Wilkes. Remarks that Badeau is a bit sensitive. States that he will go downtown to visit Badeau soon. Includes a card with Edwin Booth's signature and is dated...
GLC02508.01
1834/01/05
Booth, Junius Brutus, 1821-1883
to unknown
Has learned that a valuable possession left with the recipient has been destroyed. Threatens to sue for five hundred dollars if the destroyed foot is not returned to him, his agent David Paul Brown or Mr. Duffy, the manager of the Arch Street...
GLC02508.02
1896/02/05
Cody, William F., 1846-1917
to Mr. Fulmer
Requests two seats for tonight's performance by Mr. Drew.
GLC02508.03
1844/01/25
Forrest, Edwin, fl. 1844
to F. C. Weymss re: sending actor's parts by express
GLC02508.06
1902/02/02
Jefferson, Joseph, 1829-1905
to Charles Welch re: photograph as Rip Van Winkle
GLC02508.07
1897/03/07
MacDowell, Edward A., fl. 1897
to Mr. Henderson re: special illustrations of orchestral combinations needed
The illustrations were needed for a lecture. The postcard is dated 5 December 1908.
GLC02508.08
2 March 1860
Mott, Lucretia, fl. 1849-1860
to Amory D. Mayo
Mott declines Mayo's offer to give a sermon in his church in Albany. Mott has previously obligations; she remains open to the idea.
GLC02509.06
22 March 1848
Parker, Theodore, 1810-1860
to Signore Mancinelli
Hopes that Mancinelli remembers him. Writes to introduce Dr. Loring, who is visiting Rome. Congratulates Mancinelli "on having so noble a Pope. Protestants as we are, we will all shout, Viva Papa Pio IX." Supposes that Mancinelli knows his American...
GLC02509.08
1830/10/18
Letter by Andrew Jackson and engraving of him [Decimalized .01-.02]
A letter by President Andrew Jackson to Hardy M. Cryer, and an engraving of Jackson by A. B. Walter.
GLC02526
11 July - August 1863
Bachelder, John B. (John Badger), 1825-1894
[Sketchbook with drawings and notes on the Gettysburg campaign] [word processed inventory available]
Signed by Bachelder on the first blank page, "Jno. B Bachelder, Print Publisher, no. 123 Washington St. Boston." Drawings, pencil and watercolor sketches, and notes on the Gettysburg campaign. Includes sketches of Hanover Junction, PA, 11 July...
GLC02670.01
19 February 1883
Sherman, William T. (William Tecumseh), 1820-1891
to Mary Audenreid
Writes to the widow of his aide-de-camp during the Civil War, Joseph Crain Audenreid, listing their theater and opera engagements. "I supposed you have in mind ... that on Saturday next you & I are to hear [Adelina] Pattie in the matinee 2PM."...
GLC02692
12 February 1861
Goodwin, Sadie, fl. 1861
to Susie B. Goodwin
Writes to her sister about family news and the weather. Describes a visit made to her home by the Lincoln family. Speaks critically of Mrs. Lincoln's ability to control her son and remarks on the poor behavior of Tad, "Sonny" whom she feels is...
GLC02695
circa 1871
Safford, A.P.K. (Anson Peasley Keeler), 1830-1891
[Autobiographical account of Safford, Governor of Arizona] [Incomplete]
Cites his birth as 1828 in Hyde Park, Vermont, to Joseph W. Safford and Dyanthia P. Little. Reports on his early childhood, including a move to Illinois. States that after his parents' deaths, he placed his little sister in school and sought his...
GLC02666
circa July 1863
[Sketchbooks and drawings of Civil War subjects, mostly Gettysburg] Decimalized .01 - .07
GLC02670
circa 1862
[Sketchbook of miscellaneous drawings] [word processed inventory available]
Includes seven pencil and watercolor sketches. None are identified and all are in different stages of completion. Images include two mountain scenes, a battle scene, a courthouse, soldiers with a cannon, an unidentified town, and infantry on parade...
GLC02670.02
circa 1863
Union counter attack during Pickett's charge, Gettysburg. July 3, 1863
Pencil and watercolor sketch. Landscape of battlefield from above showing men during Pickett's charge. Unfinished with vivid blues and greens. Title is written in pencil on verso. Possibly cut from sketchbook GLC02670.01.
GLC02670.03
1874
[Postwar sketchbook: Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad] [word processed inventory available]
Postwar sketchbook of scenery along the Delaware, Lackawanna, and Western Railroad. Mostly nature scenes like Scranton Gorge, Seneca Lake in Watkins NY, and Paupack Falls in Hawley, Pennsylvania. One pre-war sketch of Gilmanton, New Hampshire...
GLC02672
circa 1852-1893
[Collection of sketches and watercolors] [decimalized]
Consists of sketches of mostly scenery but some house portraits, monument studies, and notes. Watercolor and graphite. The dates span from 1852 to 1893 but many are undated scenes of Pennsylvania and the New York Finger Lakes region from 1874-1875...
GLC02673
1877-1900
[Stereocard of John B Bachelor]
My Uncle John B. Bachelder. Born in Gilmanton N.H. 1825. Artist and Historian. [inscription on verso] Stereocard of middle-aged JBB reading a newspaper.
GLC02673.36
25 May 1691
Sewall, Samuel, 1652-1730
to the Constables of Roxbury
Summons the constables to bring in William Wally on the complaint of Winnifred Chick. Also requires the constables to bring in at the same time Benjamin Daws, Jacob Parker, and John Goose to appear as witnesses. A note on verso in Sewall's hand...
GLC02678
circa 1880
Remington, Frederic, 1861-1909
to Alfred
Addressed to "My dear Alfred." Hopes he will be able to see his paintings while they are on view for the next two weeks. Gives the address as Kreveden, 355 Fifth Ave. Remarks, "Some of them may enter the caverns of your memory - may linch up the...
GLC02686
July 25, 1861
Jones, Samuel, 1819-1887
A congratulatory address from Generals Joseph E. Johnston and Pierre Gustave Toutant Beauregard to Confederate soldiers following the Battle of First Bull Run
Confederate general Samuel Jones has written "For the 8th Rgt. Ga. Volunteers" on the verso of a copy of a congratulatory address from Generals Joseph E. Johnston and Pierre Gustave Toutant Beauregard to Confederate soldiers following the Battle of...
GLC02691.07
22 July 1861
Wright, Augustus Romaldus, 1813-1891
to Miller A. Wright
Augustus did not send Asa, an enslaved person, to Miller, as he did not want Miller to be "better off in attendants than the other soldiers." Rather, he sold him to Dr. Colb, along with Asa's wife and Martha. Augustus gives Miller a word of advice:...
GLC02691.11.011
1912/09/07
Taft, William H. (William Howard), 1857-1930
to Katharine & Louisa Loring re: his recent trip and expected vacation
Written as President. The Lorings were neighbors of Taft at the vacation spot.
GLC02793.060
1913/08/09
Wilson, Woodrow, 1856-1924
to Gertrude Bondhill re: his pleasure in her performance
GLC02793.061
1916/12/05
to Bella W. Swope re: running for a second term
Signed as President on White House stationery. WW notes that "I look forward to the next four years with something of a sinking heart...."
GLC02793.067
1922/10/09
Harding, Warren G., 1865-1923
to Richard Washburn Child re: wife's illness and international affairs
Signed as President on White House stationery. Child was ambassador.
GLC02793.074
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