Visit the new and improved Hamilton Education Program website
23 April 1892
Washington, Booker T., 1856-1915
to Anne Abbott
Written on printed stationery of the Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute, as Principal, to Anne Abbott, regarding a fund "to help girls who go as missionary teachers".
GLC02087
20 September 1861
Blair, Montgomery, 1813-1883
to Francis P. Blair Jr.
Telegraph draft to his brother, regarding the quarrel between Francis Blair and John C. Frémont. Blair writes, "Fremont requests your letter from President & I sent it, It will do to stand by - Caution friends against controversy with the Provost...
GLC02089
1865/06/16
Schurz, Carl, 1829-1906
to Alfred Howe Terry
Lengthy letter describing the war-time sacrifices of Erhandz Richter, a Richmond brewer, presumably of German origin, who sacrificed his fortune and risked his family to serve in the Union Army. Schurz pleads Richter's cause with the commander of the...
GLC02094
12 November 1861
Ericsson, John, 1803-1889
to Munn & Company
Written by Ericsson, the Swedish immigrant inventor responsible for building the first Union ironclad ship, to the Munn & Company as proprietors of the magazine "Scientific American." Writes that he is returning their article "on the subject of my...
GLC02106
1865/04/04
to Frank Richardson
Written from an unknown soldier. Written on stationery of the Sergeant of Arms Office, House of Representatives, noted "Q.M. Gen.s Office." Envelope with 3 cent (1861) pink stamp, postmarked. Discusses the fall of Richmond and the celebration of...
GLC02034.02
1846
Mitchell, Augustus S., fl. 1846
Map of Texas, Oregon and California [pocket atlas]
Full title: A New Map of Texas, Oregon and California with the Regions Adjoining. Compiled from the Most Recent Authorities. First printing of this landmark map of the American West. Baughman, Kansas in Maps, p. 35. Graff 2841. Howes M685. Martin &...
GLC02130
15-16 December 1864
Battle of Nashville
Six stanza poem dramatizing the action at the Battle of Nashville. Each stanza has a heading: "The Preparation," "The Night Scene," "The Prelude," "The Second Day," The Chief," and "The Charge." The stanza titled "The Chief," is the shortest and is...
GLC02135
1833/01/28
Hastings, Thomas, fl. 1833
[Texas land document]: selling Andrew Briscoe half the Vicente Cordova grant
Partly printed document, written by Hastings selling Andrew Briscoe 4 leagues (17,714 acres) of lands. Hastings served as delegate to the 1832-33 Convention. Briscoe later signed the Texas Declaration of Independence.
GLC02067
15 January 1942
Schwartz, Warren Harold, 1914-1992;
to Mother and Dad
One letter addressed to Morris and Eva Schwartz from Warren Schwartz dated January 15, 1942. Pertains to life on the base, training, and reflex examination. Included is an invation to Arthur Burthman's confirmation.
GLC09662.164.01
24 January 1942
[Confirmation of Arthur Burtman invitation]
One printed invitation sent by Charles and Mrs. Charles Burtman for Arthur Burtman's confirmation. Ceremony would be set for January 24, 1942.
GLC09662.164.02
12 January 1877
Paluer, E.E., (fl. 1877)
Independent Order of Odd Fellows Representatives Certificate
GLC03131.15.37
9 March 1885
Rounds, B. (fl. 1885)
Announcement of Hiram C. Wells as District Deputy Grand Master of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows
GLC03131.15.38
October 13, 1857-October 17, 1857
McBlair, William, ?-1863
to V. McBlair
Writing to his wife, discusses attempts to catch a slave trader, life at sea, family matters and religion. Written on board the U.S.S. "Dale" at sea.
GLC00722.58
1858
Writing to his wife, discusses British pressure regarding American suppression of the slave trade, as well as his daily operations at sea, family affairs and religion. Hopes to return to the United States by the first of December and believes "The...
GLC00722.60
Writing to his wife, discusses the route for his voyage to the Canary Islands, his thoughts on religion and scripture, and the future of their children. Written on board the U.S.S. "Dale" at sea.
GLC00722.61
February 7, 1859
To his wife, discussing attendance at state dinners and a Liberian church service. Enjoys the state dinners, and does his best to create good will with other nations. Enjoys the church service, though much of it feels very foreign to him. Also...
GLC00722.64
November 12, 1848
Van Valkenburgh, Loty, fl. 1848
to Franklin Butler Van Valkenburgh
Written to Frank when he was 13 years old by his sister Loty who seems to be somewhere in the western part of the South. Frank is referred to as "Master" in the address. Frank is separated from his family (GLC00686.19 says he is at "the Academy") and...
GLC00686.02
March 14, 1861
Van Valkenburgh, Gerrit S., 1835-1885
to Mollie Van Valkenburgh
Written by Gerrit to his sister Mollie. Attempts to justify his decision, as a transplanted Northerner, to side with the South. Mixes support for his adopted home with love for the family he left in the North. References her letter of 12 February...
GLC00686.05
June 11, 1865
Van Valkenburgh, Franklin Butler, 1835-1924
to his wife
Written part in pen, part in pencil. Reports on conditions in the South after the Civil War. Frank was travelling to Arkansas to help his twin brother Gerrit who was in trouble with the law. Says he knows he wrote recently, but since he is stuck in...
GLC00686.20
August 18, 1865
to Mary B. Van Valkenburgh
Written by Gerrit to his mother Mary. Says he loves and thinks often of his relatives in the North. Mentions that his brother Frank has already written about his release from the prison. Says the charges against him were false. Since he has been in...
GLC00686.24
1858-1909
Powell, George May, 1835-1905
Papers of George May Powell [decimalized]
The George May Powell collection contains personal and family correspondence. Also included are business papers relating to his Thirteenth Amendment anti-slavery photograph, his inventions, and his publications; a diary, letters, and essays...
GLC00687
February 19, 1867
Sherman, William T. (William Tecumseh), 1820-1891
to Alfred H. Terry
Writes to Major General Terry about military and Indian matters on the Great Plains. Discusses the establishment of military posts in Montana, the distribution of military forces, the regulation of travel across the plains, and tactics used by and...
GLC00668
January 13, 1865
Gerrit writes to his mother as a prisoner of war in Ohio. Says it has been a long time since he heard from her and that he has wanted to write to her earlier, but was travelling around so much he was unable to tell her where to reply until now...
GLC00686.13
25 November 1935
Roosevelt, Franklin D. (Franklin Delano), 1882-1945
Pardon of Miguel Lujan (c/s Homer S. Cummings [AG])
Pardon restoring civil rights. Pleaded guilty to importing sotol; pardoned since he was unable to pay the fine.
GLC00743
23 October 1872
Grant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson), 1822-1885
Pardon of J.A. de Abora, convicted of violating the "Passenger Act."
Convicted of violating the "Passenger Act." Pardoned by recommendation of Senator W.H. Corbett, District Attorney Gibbs, the Collector of Customs at Portland, and other prominent citizens of Oregon, and since he was ignorant of the law. (c/s...
GLC00706
Showing results 101 - 125