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circa 1890-1899
Randall, James Ryder, 1839-1908
Verse one of poem "Maryland, my Maryland"
On stationary printed "United States Senate, Washington, D.C." Date is also printed "189_" but exact year is not filled in.
GLC02453.03
1895/03/08
Wallace, Lew, fl. 1895
to W. G. Sibley re: personal matters
Apparently thanking Sibley for a positive review, letting Wallace "rank above Dickens."
GLC02453.04
1889/10/13
Burroughs, John, 1837-1921
to Mr. Riding re: thanking for editing his article
GLC02453.05
1887/03/10
English, Thomas, fl. 1887
Thank you note, with AMS poem "Don't you remember sweet Alice, Ben Bolt"
Thank you note, accompanied by poem 23 September 1843 (22.6 x 18 cm.).
GLC02453.10
1892/12/22
Field, Eugene, 1850-1895
to Herbert re: regarding brother's arrival in Chicago
GLC02453.11
1897/05/30
Fiske, John, 1842-1901
to the Review of Reviews re: about article edits
GLC02453.12
1884/08/06
George, Henry, 1839-1897
to Mr. Knight re: about writing an essay
GLC02453.14
8 January 1879
Lanier, Sidney, 1842-1881
to Roberto Brothen
Requests a copy of the, "The Book of the Sonnet," by Leigh Hunt and S. Adams Lee be sent to him as well as a copy of "The Marque of Poets." Informs Brothen that Longfellow has written him for permission to print his own work, "The Marshes of Glynn,"...
GLC02453.21
1882
United States. Congress (47th, 1st session : 1881-1882). Senate
Memorial of Fitz John Porter, in favor of such action by Congress as will restore him to the positions of which he was deprived by the action of a court-martial.
Pertains to the case of General Fitz John Porter. Includes letters and documents that support Porter's case. President Chester A. Arthur remitted a part of Porter's sentence in 1882. Appears to have been removed from a larger volume.
GLC00267.315
December 15, 1880
Sherman, William T. (William Tecumseh), 1820-1891
to Mrs. Anderson
A personal note written while Sherman was Commander-in-Chief on United States Army Headquarters stationery, reflecting some previous correspondence. Mentions Scott's Heart of Midlothian, which he calls a great novel, and speaks about the joys of...
GLC00331
24 November 1885 - 28 November 1885
Burial card and news clipping regarding death of John B. Stonehouse [Decimalized .01-.02]
GLC00368.06
November 14, 1892
Hayes, Rutherford B., 1822-1893
to E.K. May
Discusses reform for hardened criminals. Wants as much reform as possible, but those not able to reform should stay in prison indefinitely - "no cure no release."
GLC00118.01.01
March 30, 1896
Cleveland, Grover, 1837-1908
to George F. Parker
Declines invitation to a celebration of Shakespeare's birthday. Expresses his appreciaton for the works of Shakespeare and writes "[s]urely if English speech supplies the token of united efforts for the good ...we will do well to fittingly honor the...
GLC00162.06
circa 1896
T. Arony Studio
[Cabinet card photograph of Grover Cleveland]
Backboard signed by Cleveland under photograph. Formal portrait, facing out, with head looking left. Mounted on rectangular board with a red border and "Arony"(?) printed also in red in the lower left corner, with the address 87 Union Sqr, N.Y. in...
GLC00162.07
19 December 1889
Harrison, Benjamin, 1833-1901
Pardon of Frank Lucas, convicted of counterfeiting.
Convicted of passing counterfeit silver dollars; sentenced to four years hard labor, and to pay a $500 fine and court costs. Pardoned since his innocence had been corroborated by the U.S. Marshall, deputies, and clerk. (c/s James G. Blaine)
GLC00173.09
1897
Kitchell, Joseph Gray, 1862-
[Photograph of Benjamin Harrison]
Clipped signature pasted onto the photograph at the bottom. Name Joseph Gray Kitchell carved into the mat at the lower right hand corner. Back has the studio seal and printing in green: Joseph Gray Kitchell/ High Class Photo Portraiture/Residence...
GLC00162.09
March 17, 1896
U.G. Duffield & Co., fl. 1896
[Photograph of William McKinley]
Bas-relief photograph. Bust portrait, facing right. Signed on the lower portion of the frame. Tag glued onto the back of the frame with torn lower left corner. Typed on tag: Bas-relief Photographs/ U. G. Duffield & Co.,/ General Agents,/ [O]dd...
GLC00162.12
09 November 1885
Pardon of J. P. Shonebraker, convicted of robbing a mail coach.
Convicted of robbing a mail coach and its passengers; sentenced to 5 years imprisonment. Pardoned after serving 3 years and 6 months of his prison term due to his frank confession of the crime and his returning of the stolen property, and because of...
GLC00230.01
Powell, Edward Payson, 1833-1915
Nullification and secession in the United States
A history of the six attempts during the first century of the Republic. Published by G. P. Putnam's Sons, New York and London, printed by the Knickerbocker Press.
GLC00267.026
05 January 1887
Authority to affix the seal to commutation of the death sentence of John W. Parrot.
GLC00428
May 22, 1888
Spinner, Francis Elias, 1802-1890
to Julia Patten
Replies that he is aware that Mr. Dwight had borrowed money from her husband but cannot remember the amount of the loan. Note at top of page says Spinner wrote Dwight 9 November 1888. Addressed to Patten in Washington, D. C. Later notes in pencil...
GLC00431.11
11 February 1887
[Statement of political belief]
Quotes himself, "That country, where everyman is the political equal of every other man." Addressed to whom it may concern and signed and dated "F.E. Spinner/aged 85 years/January 21st, 1887."
GLC00431.10
August 14, 1890
to A.S. Solomons
Writes about his worsening health, "I am growing gradually worse - am confronting an open grave and hope soon to slide into it and be at rest." Informs that he is nearly blind and cannot sign his name without help from another. Written by someone...
GLC00431.12
November 25, 1890
to unknown
Discusses the origins of the design of the flag of the United States. Encloses something showing what he believes the flag should look like now (not present). Reports that he became Treasurer in 1861 and served under Presidents Lincoln, Johnson...
GLC00431.13
August 7, 1888
Howe, Julia Ward, 1819-1910
to Clarence Stedman
Sends a picture. Promises a copy of the Battle Hymn of the Republic. Written at Oak Glen, Howe's summer home.
GLC00496.033.01
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