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December 19, 1864
Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865
to Ladies managing the Soldier's Fair
Written on Executive Mansion stationery. Lincoln alludes to the "good news" of Sherman's March to the Sea.
GLC01303
1865, 1940s?
Brady, Mathew B., 1823-1896
[Ulysses S. Grant, Julia and Jesse Grant at City Point, Va.]
Original negative ca. April 1865, discovered in the 1890s by Meserve, 79 Leonard Street, NYC and published. This is a Meserve print. This was likely reprinted in the 1940s. Inscription on verso indicates the photo was taken when Lincoln visited, just...
GLC01260
25 July 1900
Howe, Julia Ward, 1819-1910
[Last verse of the Battle Hymn of the Republic]
Beginning "In the Beauty of the lillies...."
GLC01266.01
circa 1889
Parker, Charles W., fl. 1889-1890
Mrs. Benjamin Harrison
Cabinet photograph of Caroline Scott Harrison, wife of President Benjamin Harrison.
GLC01456.02
1805-1863
Murphy, David, 1769-1844
[Items related to the Murphy family of Missouri] [Decimalized .01- .81]
Contains account books, numerous receipts, and letters related to the Murphy family of Missouri. David Murphy's signature appears on many of the receipts, and the collection includes his will and materials related to a local election.
GLC01450.600
1781
[Printed secret codes, nomenclator]
The document is printed and handwritten on both sides. One side is typeset with various words beginning with each letter of the alphabet and the other side is printed with numbers 1-1700 in chronological order. The handwritten notes next to each word...
GLC01450.601
15 August 1771
Dawson, Roper, 1724-?
[Copy of the Probate of the Will of the Late Roper Dawson]
One copy of the probate and last will of Roper Dawson dated August 15, 1771. Outlines how his heirs, his wife Rachel, son George, and daughters Harriet and Charlotte will divide the estate upon his death. Appoints his wife and friends Augustus Van...
GLC01450.610.01
1771/07/27
Prevost, Augustine, 1744-1821
[Bond signed by British officer]
Countersigned by Jonathan Cowdney and Cary Ludlow. Certifies that Prevost will pay to Anne Devisme of Paramus New Jersey, 273 pounds, 5 shilling and 6 pence. Autograph note on second page signed by Anne De Visme and dated 12 November 1792 states...
GLC01450.622.01
1774-1782
Livingston, Peter, 1766-1847
Correspondence with Sally & Henry Bromfield [Decimalized .01- .06]
See decimalized entries.
GLC01450.803
25 March 1777
Gordon, William, 1728-1807
to Catharine Macaulay
Seeks her help writing a history of the Revolution. Planned a contemporaneous account of the Revolution, which he claims is authorized by Washington. Written in the neighborhood of Jamaica Plain, formerly part of Roxbury, Massachusetts.
GLC01791.01
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