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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
1893/12/07
Stevenson, Adlai, fl. 1893
to J.C. Green re: a letter of thanks
Written on printed stationery "Vice-President's Chamber" [vice presidents]
GLC02512.12
1896/02/05
Cody, William F., 1846-1917
to Mr. Fulmer
Requests two seats for tonight's performance by Mr. Drew.
GLC02508.03
1897/03/07
MacDowell, Edward A., fl. 1897
to Mr. Henderson re: special illustrations of orchestral combinations needed
The illustrations were needed for a lecture. The postcard is dated 5 December 1908.
GLC02508.08
1879/01/27
Hobart, Garret. fl. 1879
to Dr. Johnson re: rejecting an appointment
Written on "Senate Chamber" (of New Jersey) stationery [vice presidents]
GLC02512.05
19 February 1883
Sherman, William T. (William Tecumseh), 1820-1891
to Mary Audenreid
Writes to the widow of his aide-de-camp during the Civil War, Joseph Crain Audenreid, listing their theater and opera engagements. "I supposed you have in mind ... that on Saturday next you & I are to hear [Adelina] Pattie in the matinee 2PM."...
GLC02692
1877-1900
[Stereocard of John B Bachelor]
My Uncle John B. Bachelder. Born in Gilmanton N.H. 1825. Artist and Historian. [inscription on verso] Stereocard of middle-aged JBB reading a newspaper.
GLC02673.36
6 January 1898
Meyers, A.L., fl. 1898
[Postal money order to Para-Parilla Drug Co. ]
Partially printed. A money order paid to Para-Parilla Drug Company in the sum of $1.66.
GLC02674.04
circa 1880
Remington, Frederic, 1861-1909
to Alfred
Addressed to "My dear Alfred." Hopes he will be able to see his paintings while they are on view for the next two weeks. Gives the address as Kreveden, 355 Fifth Ave. Remarks, "Some of them may enter the caverns of your memory - may linch up the...
GLC02686
21 June 1899
Schurz, Carl, 1829-1906
to Mrs. Wetmore
Schurz notes the "joy" of growth characteristically American, a movement towards socialism and Theodore Roosevelt's belief that the American people will perish in a "slothfull peace."
GLC02871
9 July 1878
Porter, Horace, 1837-1921
to George C. Pullman
Written as Vice President of the Pullman Company to the President. Discusses revenues through the previous day. Mentions that night travel has remained unchanged and daytime usage has fallen off due to the warm weather. Reports on fuel usage and...
GLC02879
31 January 1889
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919
to Heram Hitchcock
States that they must begin at once for Carnegie Hall to be ready by next winter. Remarks that the location of the hall should not be below 56th Street. Discusses other financial and real estate arrangements for building Carnegie Hall. Written on...
GLC02896
2 March 1888
Barnum, P.T. (Phineas Taylor), 1810-1891
to A. E. Barr & Co.
Begins by asking Burr to consider this letter private and confidential. Discusses the possible mistaken publication of his letter in the Times. Informs he received a request from a reporter from the Hartford Times and might have answered...
GLC02925.02
4 May 1884
to John E. Tourtelotte
Addressed to Tourtelotte as Major, 7th U.S. Cavalry. Comments upon his retirement three months earlier. " ... I feel that the End which we have so long contemplated has at last come, and looking at it in a Common Sense view it is better this than a...
GLC02964
02 February 1887
Gibson, Randall Lee, 1832-1892
to Grover Cleveland re: passage of a railroad grant bill
Written as Senator from Louisiana.
GLC03505
01 January 1897
Cabinet photograph of John L. Worden
Signed on mount as Admiral.
GLC03510
13 May 1880
Reagan, John H. (John Henninger), 1818-1905
to unknown
Provides the address of A. M. Foote, whom he recommended for a position. Addressed to "Dear General."
GLC03468.06
9 December 1879
Getty, George Washington, 1819-1901
States that he entered the United States service as a Second Lieutenant on July 1, 1840. Mounted on paper 20.5 x 29.5 cm. Written at Fort Monroe.
GLC03474.03
7 December 1886
Viele, Egbert L., 1825-1902
to Benjamin P. Poore
States that his residence in Washington for this session of Congress is 1828 Jefferson Place.
GLC03476.15
15 June 1881
French, Samuel Gibbs, 1818-1910
to Marcus J. Wright
Says he will examine Wright's papers, and will report back. Also promises to send photographs.
GLC03467.03
14 March 1887
Hill, Daniel H., 1821-1889
to Darwin C. Pavey
Says that the picture of himself in Century Magazine is as good as any he has personally.
GLC03467.04
27 December 1880
Johnson, Badley T., 1829-1903
Regarding the roster of company officers of the First Maryland Regiment, which he hopes to have published.
GLC03467.05
29 December 1883
Pryor, Roger Atkinson, 1828-1919
Gives biographical information on himself. Mounted on paper 29.5 x 20 cm.
GLC03467.06
5 April 1886
Gordon, John Brown, 1832-1904
Thanks Wright for sending him certain statistics, and sends him a copy of one of his speeches.
GLC03469.03
29 March 1886
Devens, Charles, 1820-1891
to J. A. Christian
Says it would not be "consistent with propriety" for him to answer certain legal questions, due to his position as a judge.
GLC03476.04
4 March 1880
Schenck, Robert Cumming, 1809-1890
to Henry B. Anthony
Thanking Anthony for his assistance "in my nephew's case."
GLC03476.14
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