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28 November 1898
McKinley, William, 1843-1901
[Draft letter]
Discusses appointing a governor to Havana, Cuba. Written in pencil on Executive Mansion letterhead. Some words have been retouched by another hand.
GLC00970
circa 1897
Edwards, Oliver, 1835-1904
to Russel Alger
Draft copy, no place or date. Edwards, Brevet Major General U. S. Volunteers, writes to Alger as Secretary of War. Discusses a medal wrongly awarded by the War Department to a private for the capture of General Custis Lee at the Battle of Sailor's...
GLC00998
November 1891
Holmes, Oliver Wendell, Jr., 1841-1935
Speeches By Oliver Wendell Holmes, Junior.
Inscribed to philanthropist Charles Fairchild and signed with initials "O. W. H." With autograph explanatory notes on Civil War persons mentioned in his speeches, including W. Putnam, W.F. Cabot, James Lowell, General Charles Lowell, Paul Revere...
GLC01001
July 7, 1882
Sherman, William T. (William Tecumseh), 1820-1891
to Colonel John E. Tourtelotte
Writes to his former aide-de-camp about land ownership and taxes. Advises Tourtelotte to sell his land in Minnesota. Informs that he and his family have decided to settle down in St. Louis, Missouri. Talks of his retirement and remarks, " ... our...
GLC01216
August 17, 1882
to William Hopkins Morris
Writes to Union General Morris about revising the Infantry Tactics. Informs that he has decided to not change the tactics during the short time he has remaining in office as it will take several years to process. Remarks, "Therefore I must beg you...
GLC01223
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