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circa 1880's
Howe, Julia Ward, 1819-1910
Engraved portrait of Julia Ward Howe
Letter mentions a portrait; signature appears printed
GLC00496.033.03
1886
Stedman, Edmund Clarence, 1833-1908
Lithographic letter requesting autograph
Hopes to insert into his private copy of "Poets of America" original drafts or autographic copies of poems by the authors represented in the book. He is also collecting engravings of the authors, and asks his correspondent to send a photograph if...
GLC00496.033.04
1880-1890 circa
Volck, Adalbert John, 1828-1912
Confederate war etchings [Decimalized .01-.29]
This portfolio is a reprint of the original 1863 publication. The twenty-nine etchings by Volck were originally published under the name "V. Blada." Made during the Civil War, the etchings show sympathy for the Confederate cause, and distaste for...
GLC00493
11 May 1891
Peary, Robert E., 1856-1920
to Clarence C. Buel
Indicates that he is planning "an Expedition to determine the northern terminus of Greenland." Reports to Buel, the assistant editor of Century Magazine, that he has been advised to seek an outlet for publishing articles related to the expedition...
GLC02475.10
6 June 1893
Edison, Thomas Alva, 1847-1931
to Friend Griffin
Orders several motors. Comments on his financial situation, "I am poor and needy, so if you could manage to do a neat bit of philanthropy I would like to buy them at shop cost plus 10 percent profit." Written on stationary from the Laboratory of...
GLC02480.03
1898/03/25
Gray, Elisha, 1835-1901
re: a copy of an article
GLC02480.10
15 June 1880
Langley, Samuel Pierpont, 1834-1906
to T.M. Barber
Discusses editing a paragraph describing an observatory in Allegheny City, Pennsylvania. Addressed to Barber as Professor, Western University of Pennsylvania.
GLC02480.14
10 September 1887
Herndon, William H., 1818-1891
to Friend Whitney
The recipient of this letter is possibly Henry Clay Whitney, lawyer and Lincoln biographer. Herndon states that he is available any Saturday for Whitney to come see him. Informs that he never received the photo Whitney sent. Asks him to send...
GLC02490.09
6 January 1888
Edmunds, George F., 1828-1919
to W. J. Bruce
Thanks him for sending a copy of a book. States he will reimburse him for the cost. Edmunds has struck "Senate Chamber" from the stationery.
GLC02504.13
11 May 1880
Waite, Morrison R., 1816-1888
to George F. Edmunds
Apologizes for interrupting Senator Edmunds during a senate debate in order to do an interview. Explains that there was a misunderstanding over whether or not Edmunds was engaged in the debate.
GLC02504.38
26 May 1884
Ingersoll, Robert G., 1833-1899
to Mr. Riblay
Writes that "there is no paper I know of containing the speech. W. C. P. Fanell of this city 1315. K. Street has published my lectures, including the extract you mention." Written on personal stationery.
GLC02505.25
11 April 1882
Brooks, Phillips, 1835-1893
to Mr. Holbrook
Brooks, an influential American Episcopal bishop, informs Holbrook "I have received your note of kind appreciation & acknowledgement of my small help at St. Paul's during Lent. I am sure you will believe that it was a great pleasure to come & that I...
GLC02504.03
1897/03/22
Bryan, William Jennings, 1860-1925
to Mr. Warner re: contribution to Bimetallic Union
Written on personal stationery. Concerns splitting royalties to benefit the Union.
GLC02504.04
2 October 1890
Fuller, Melville Weston, 1833-1910
Discusses scheduling court cases. Written on stationery of the 5th Avenue Hotel.
GLC02504.19
12 August 1882
Conkling, Roscoe, 1829-1888
to A. H. H. Dawson
Informs that he has not received the law brief and requests a copy be sent.
GLC02505.10
12 January 1898
Wilson, Woodrow, 1856-1924
to Charles Dudley Warner re: declining to write a life of Francis Parkman
Having been asked to write the life of Francis Parkman for the American Men of Letters Series, Wilson, despite the compliment to his own abilities, declines.
GLC02551.03
9 July 1880
Stanton, Frederick P. (Frederick Perry), 1814-1894
to Hon. Robert J. Walker
Encloses a report Stanton printed in advance of its presentation to the House of Representatives. Requests Walker's suggestions regarding the report. Possibly to Robert Jarvis Cochran Walker, though he did not serve a term in the House of...
GLC02467.25
12 October 1893
Douglass, Frederick, 1818-1895
to Mr. Peck
Typed on stationery of the Exposition Universelle de Chicago, Pavillon Haitien. Sympathizes with Peck, recently removed from a governmental office. Notes that he would have written a letter to the President (Grover Cleveland) on Peck's behalf, but...
GLC02990
29 July 1880
Hancock, Winfield Scott, 1824-1886
to John W. Stevenson and John P. Stockton
Accepts nomination for President of the United States by the National Democratic Convention. Supports the 13th, 14th and 15th amendments to the Constitution. Describes his commitment to the Union and the federal system of government. Argues against...
GLC02992
4 January 1895
Cleveland, Grover, 1837-1908
to J. Stanley Brown
Thanks Brown sincerely for the "beautiful bear skin" he had given him. Promises to put it in his home as a constant reminder of Brown's consideration.
GLC03141
1896/11/04
Note reporting NJ election return with McKinley carrying state by 50,000 votes
Dated 1:30 AM.
GLC03143
1890/12/05
Harrison, Benjamin, 1833-1901
to Anna Harrison Morris re: prayers for a relative and worries of office
Thanks Morris for informing him of Maggies condition.
GLC02793.050
4 December 1877
Remington, Philo, 1816-1889
to Edward Clark
Signed as President of the Remington Company. Discusses debt owed to the Singer Company which he is not able to pay at this time. Remarks on why he entered into the manufacture of sewing machines, "It was not primarily to make money; ... the...
GLC02764
3 September 1898
Eddy, Mary Baker, 1821-1910
to Oliver C. Sabin
Thanks him for his vindication of Christian Science in his "interesting Washington News letter." Adds, "we are about to start a weekly newspaper in Boston, but I see no reason for its conflicting in the least with the circulation of your paper."
GLC02509.05
1892/07/18
Morton, Levi P., 1824-1920
to F. H. Barrett re: autograph collection of all Vice Presidents
Written on printed stationery "The Vice-President's Chamber." The collection includes all the "Vice-Presidents of the United States with the exception of Elbridge Gerry and myself." [vice presidents]
GLC02512.09
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