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Anthony, E.
[Mary Lincoln, carte de visite, seated, half-length]
White mount with purple border. Seated, half length view of Mary Lincoln facing proper right.
GLC05136.18
1861-1865 ca.
Slave Pen, Alexandria, Va
E. & H. T. Anthony, publisher. Negative by Brady & Co., Washington. Union soldiers stand at the iron gate to the slave pen. Inscription on verso: "Emma G. Griggs From my Husband."
GLC05137.075
E. & H. T. Anthony, publisher. Negative by Brady & Co., Washington. A black woman holding a basket stands in front of the slave pen. Two men stand behind the iron gate.
GLC05137.076
Tent Life of the 31st Pennsylvania Regiment
E. & H. T. Anthony & Co., publisher. Negative by Brady & Co., Washington. Famous photograph of a woman holding a basket, her soldier husband and three children posed in front of tent. Cooking utensils, stool and other amenities are visible.
GLC05137.220
1880 ca.
Bell, C. M. (Charles Milton), (c. 1849-1893)
[Mary E. Walker, M.D.]
Photograph of the Civil War surgeon Mary Walker wearing her army Medal of Honor. Walker's medal was revoked in 1917 when conditions for the medal were changed to warrant only battle conditions. Her Medal of Honor was reinstated in 1977. An...
GLC05152
23 February 1833
Jackson, Andrew (1767-1845)
to James A. Hamilton
Writing to James Hamilton, son of Alexander Hamilton, Jackson comments on the rush of official business at the height of the Nullification Crisis. Mentions that he heard from Hamilton's mother, wife of Alexander Hamilton, and is pleased that she is...
GLC05176
6 October 1909
Horsfall, Charles G. (fl. 1900-1910)
to Owen Horsfall
His investment in the "dredger machine" is not going as planned. The heating plant was denied by "the powers that be in Washington" for financial reasons. He received drawing supplies and will use them to continue his correspondence studies. He is...
GLC05245.50
12 October 1945
Eisenhower, Dwight David (1890-1969)
to Mamie D. Eisenhower
States that he is just back from Berlin and Prague. Discusses some family and friends. Writes that politicians are trying to get him to accept a job in Washington or with the United Nations Relief and Rehabilitation Administration to whom he...
GLC05266
1850/05/24
Taylor, Zachary (1784-1850)
to Phillippa W. Carothers re: denying request for military land grant
Denying request for military land grant because services of her father were not "of such a nature as to entitle his heirs to the bounty of the government"
GLC05351
10 May 1870
Williams, J. (fl. 1870)
to John T. Caine
Comments on managing the Salt Lake Theatre with Hiram Clawson, and having to pay all the proceeds to the landlord. He mentions that Clawson brought up Caine's situation (taking up residence in Washington, D.C. in order to protest anti-Mormon federal...
GLC05493.03
14 March 1830
Chase, Salmon P. (Salmon Portland) (1808-1873)
to Edward Chase
Writes to his brother, a lawyer in Lockport, New York, about his journey from Washington, D.C. to Cincinnati, Ohio. Laments his undesirable traveling companions among whom was a woman convict. "A woman too - who had been committed for Infanticide...
GLC05494.01
13 May 1806
Marshall, John (1755-1835)
[Certifying "true copy" a Thomas Jefferson letter to John Walker]
Marshall's endorsement certifies this "true copy from the original shown me by Mr. Walker which I believe to be in the hand writing of Mr. Jefferson." James Madison also certified the letter, but his certification is written in Marshall's hand. The...
GLC05506
2 April 1836
Buchanan, James (1791-1868)
to Harriet Henry
Buchanan writes to his sister because he is concerned for her health. He writes: "let me strongly urge you to resist the gloomy feelings & apprehensions which I fear you indulge." He asks her to submit to the will of God, but also acknowledges he...
GLC05508.054
circa 1875-1885
Cable, George Washington (1844-1925)
[I believe in beauty and in joy...]
Cable quotes Charlotte Oliver, in part: "As to the resurrection, punishment and reward, I can't see what my noblest choice has to do with them; they seem to be God's part of the matter; mine is to love perfect beauty and perfect joy...."
GLC05508.059
9 April 1925
Coolidge, Grace Goodhue (1879-1957)
to Mrs. Strong
Answers Strong's question, which asks what has given Mrs. Coolidge the most comfort. Coolidge states that passages from the Bible about faith and Whittier's "The Eternal Goodness" have provided much comfort but she finds that James Martinean's...
GLC05508.073
19 August 1940
Davis, James (fl. 1940)
to G. F. Robinson
Davis believes Willkie will be the next President. He discusses the passing of his wife, the life they had together and the one she now has in heaven. Briefly mentions aid to Britain. Written on Stationery of the Senate Committee on Finance.
GLC05508.082
11 March 1900
Gates, Mary C. Bishop (d. 1905)
Gospel Heralds
The hymn, based on Luke 10:1, implores God to send messengers of His grace to those who are lost in sin and to those with broken hearts.
GLC05508.106
24 December 1848
Hale, Artemas (fl. 1848)
to his wife
Hale heard a sermon by Mr. Allen and thinks the man should have followed up his preaching by urging people to live a religious life as evidence of their faith. He also discusses the session of Congress between the end of December and the 4th of...
GLC05508.119
2 November 1955
Marshall, Catherine (1914-1983)
to James Jones
Marshall responds to Jones about what her novel, "A Man Called Peter," has meant to him. Marshall is thankful that since her husband's death, God has given her work (i.e. writing) that she loves doing and which helps others.
GLC05508.177
14 April 1940
Pittman, Portia Washington (1883-1978)
to Alice J. Cutright Kaine
Washington writes to Kaine, a friend of her father's, about the ceremony issuing a commemorative stamp of her father, Booker T. Washington. Discusses the family members in attendance, and mentions that she "received the first sheet of stamps from...
GLC05508.255.01
21 July 1940
Washington writes to Kaine to forward a first day issue stamp promised in an earlier letter (see GLC05508.255.01). Her brother, Booker T. Washington, Jr., has been in the hospital and is about to be released. He is still weak and jobless, however...
GLC05508.255.02
16 April 1861
Sheldon, J. (fl. 1861)
Departure of the Lynn Light Infantry for the Defense of Washington
Color lithograph by artist J. Sheldon, lithographed by J.H. Bufford's Company at 260 Washington Street, Boston. Shows regiment in red beefeaters style uniform marching toward viewer. A three story stone building in a salmon color dominates the left...
GLC05508.273
10 February 1845
Adams, John Quincy (1767-1848)
to John Angier
Sends Angier a condolence letter upon the death of his wife (and Adams' niece), Abigail Smith Adams.
GLC05513
5 August 1862
Hallidy, Adam, M. (fl. 1862-1865)
to Margaret McClelland
Writes to his friend about the hot weather and having received the letter she wrote yesterday. Mentions having received two New York newspapers to keep him informed of what is going on at home. Asks about her plans to travel while he is gone....
GLC05522.01
19 May 1863
Discusses their correspondence and his improving health. Asks about her stay at her aunt's house and whether she has begun work yet. Written from the Cliffburn Barracks. Includes an incomplete reply from Maggie on page two regarding her health....
GLC05522.02
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