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1894-1927
Smithsonian Institution Building (Washington, D.C.)
Gown worn by Edith Roosevelt displayed on mannequin.
Pencil note on back: "From Smithsonian Institute Gown Collection."
GLC07002.91
1857/07/03 ca.
To: [unknown] [Rough draft]
Rough draft of letter regarding the grievances of Connecticut electors with the Lecompton Constitution, popular sovereignty and slavery in Kansas, and the electors criticism of Pres. Buchanan. "After what was called the "abolition of the Missouri...
GLC07992.02
28 November 1827
Webster, Daniel, 1782-1852
to James William Paige
Relates to his brother-in-law that en route to New York, the steamboat on which the Websters travelled could not leave the New London, Connecticut harbor due to stormy weather. Reports that because of his wife Grace's ill health, they decided to...
GLC01946.06
20 February 1828
Requests to hear about his brother-in-law's visit to Hartford, Connecticut. Complains that he has not received mail beyond Baltimore, and blames the stagecoach drivers. Reports that the stagecoach got into an accident going to Baltimore while...
GLC01946.08
April 12, 1829
Informs his brother-in-law that he has made it through "this most melancholy occasion." Appears to be speaking of the 10 April 1829 death from a heart attack of his 47-year-old brother Ezekiel. States that "Mrs. W. [probably his brother's wife]...
GLC01946.11
8 March 1834
Discusses legislative action regarding the Bank of the United States, including introduction of the Massachusetts Resolutions before the Senate. Notes that the House majority remains small, and that Senate support should be stronger, but that John C...
GLC01946.17
13 October 1839
Relates his European travels to his brother-in-law. States that Samuel Jaudon, his friend and former cashier of the Bank of the United States, is having financial difficulty but is "on his legs." Complains of the high rate of interest for Americans...
GLC01946.18
2 February 1840
to Harriette Story Paige
Informs his sister-in-law that he forwarded her previous letter to his wife. States that he received news from Paige's father, Associate Justice of the Supreme Court, Joseph Story. States he has settled in with Mr. Curtis (possibly New York...
GLC01946.19
11 November 1841
Offers this letter to his sister-in-law with a gift. Hopes she values the gift beyond its "material & the workmanship." Offers the gift to assure her of his "constant and affectionate regard."
GLC01946.21
circa 1842
Writes to his sister-in-law, enclosing a note of introduction for British foreign minister Lord Alexander Ashburton and James Paige, Harriette's husband. Instructs Harriette to have the note "sealed and presented on [Ashburton's] arrival." States,...
GLC01946.22
29 August 1842
States at the top of the letter, "1 o'clock- Tariff passed," likely referring to the Tariff of 1842, which returned duties to what they had been before the Compromise Tariff of 1833. Thanks his sister-in-law Paige for the sixth "mouchoir," or...
GLC01946.23
27 March 1844
Describes a service he attended the previous evening to his sister-in-law. Discusses the form used in the book of Habakkuk, stating that the "passages ... present ... a remarkable instance of the Hebrew form of Poetic composition." Quotes 3...
GLC01946.28
2 October 1844
Reports to his sister-in-law Paige that he enjoys the company of her husband, James William Paige, in Philadelphia. States that he plans to venture into the Mining District of Pennsylvania and hopes James will join him. Relates that he went to a...
GLC01946.29
1845
Thanks his brother-in-law for sending a beautiful basket. States that he went with his son Edward Webster to a pond where they acquired some ducks to send to Paige. Referencing the killed ducks, declares it "murderous, & hardly fair sport; but it...
GLC01946.30
Declines a dinner invitation to his sister-in-law's house in favor of an invitation to Mr. Ward's (possibly Thomas Ward, the Boston agent of the Baring Brothers banking firm in England) where he plans to meet Mr. Granville Harcourt Vernon, English...
GLC01946.31
20 November 1846
Requests that his brother-in-law Paige accept a case of port wine, now in Boston, in Paige's store. States that the wine will improve with Paige's care. Instructs Paige to send one case to Marshfield, Massachusetts, where Webster owned a residence.
GLC01946.33
1 April 1847
Informs his sister-in-law that he and others were distressed upon receiving her letters and two notes from Mary Blatchford regarding an accident that involved Mr. Blatchford (possibly Richard Blatchford, Webster's close friend and business associate)...
GLC01946.34
31 January 1848
States to sister-in-law Paige that he and his wife, Caroline LeRoy Webster feel uneasy about the health of his daughter, Julia Webster. Reports that he has written to his son, Daniel Fletcher Webster, to notify him of Julia's ill health, and that...
GLC01946.39
1815-1860
Informs his sister-in-law that he sent her several epitaphs, likely written for his deceased family members. Requests the birth and death dates of his first wife, Grace Fletcher Webster. Instructs Paige to look over the epitaphs and suggest...
GLC01946.46
17 May 1851
Informs his sister-in-law Paige that his son, Daniel Fletcher Webster had a sore throat but that he recovered and is now writing at his table. Reports that he and Fletcher might travel to Buffalo, New York on a steamboat that evening. Letter...
GLC01946.49
circa 1848
to Harriette Story Paige [incomplete]
Instructs his sister-in-law to bring him a letter she wrote on the second of the month. Reports he will do all he can for George Paige (likely a relative of Harriette's) including taking the unspecified matter in question before the Secretary of War...
GLC01946.51
circa 1845
Expresses joy to his sister-in-law that his daughter Julia Webster arrived at his location with her children. Instructs Paige to give his love to Caroline (likely one of the Paige's children) and her babies.
GLC01946.52
Humorously tells sister-in-law that the families of the New York congressmen James Kent, Thomas Oakley and Edward Curtis have been "put in a commotion" regarding a lost atlas. Reports that a dispatch has been sent to Europe to follow Edward Curtis...
GLC01946.53
Possibly referring to himself, states that a person of dark complexion who is as old but not as fat as Shakespeare's character Sir John Falstaff would not miss a dinner including guests J.P.D. (possibly Massachusetts Governor John Davis), J.W.P....
GLC01946.54
Informs his sister-in-law Paige that it is "no day for a daguerreotype." States that he can not reconcile himself to a change in his stance suggested by the artist George P. A. Healy, claiming "everyone who knows me would laugh to see me holding out...
GLC01946.55
Writes to his sister-in-law, "What say you, shall you, & I, & Mr. [George P. A] Healey leave & depart, this P.M - at 3 oclock - in a close coach for Marshfield [Massachusetts] to stay there thro the week. I let him have a chance at your ugly & my...
GLC01946.56
Requests his sister-in-law to send him a copy of "The Spectator" from his table, so he may forward it on to his wife, Caroline LeRoy Webster. Docket marked "In Court (Boston)."
GLC01946.59
Invites his sister-in-law, her husband James William Paige, his son Daniel Fletcher Webster, his daughter-in-law Caroline Story White Webster, and possibly his son-in-law, James' business associate Samuel Appleton to dinner with Mr. Homestead (likely...
GLC01946.60
May 14, 1854
Letter and printed document related to Daniel Webster [Decimalized .01-.02]
GLC01946.62
Quotation attributed to Daniel Webster [in French]
Quotation in French attributed to Daniel Webster. Includes a note written on an envelope by Webster's sister-in-law, Harriette Story Paige.
GLC01946.63
circa 1850
Quotation attributed to Daniel Webster
Quotation attributed to Daniel Webster. Includes an envelope with an inscription attributed to Webster's sister-in-law, Harriette Story Paige. The inscription states: "Mr. Webster wrote the enclosed in reply to a message of mine in a postscript to...
GLC01946.64
circa 1820
poem attributed to Daniel Webster
Poem attributed to Daniel Webster docketed to his first wife Grace Fletcher Webster. Includes an envelope with an inscription attributed to Webster's sister-in-law, Harriette Story Paige.
GLC01946.65
1850
Meredith, William Morris, 1799-1873
to Daniel Webster
Meredith, Secretary of the Treasury, writes, "[th]e Law limits the amount to be applied in exchanging coin for bullion to $1,000,000. This sum is in existing circumstances too small, & I have already written to the Chmn. [Chairman] of the Commt...
GLC01946.66
13 May 1863
Wortham, George, fl. 1823-1883
[Blank permit to leave picket duty for one week]
A blank permit, granting permission to pass the picket for one week from the date of this document. Written at "Headquarters of Richette on Moseley Creek."
GLC02233.21
26 May 1863
Ford, George B., 1828-1911
[Court Martial proceedings in the case of Wiley Sullivan for being absent without leave]
Details the trial and conviction of Sullivan for the charge of "absence without leave." Records specifics of the charge, testimony from the trial, and resulting sentence. Sullivan was sentenced to carry a twenty pound stick eight hours a day for...
GLC02233.23
[Court Martial proceedings in the case of John T. Jones for being absent without leave.]
Details court martial proceedings of John T. Jones, who pled guilty to the charge of "absence without leave." Jones was sentenced to carry a twenty pound stick eight hours a day for fourteen days. With the names of James Dalrymple as the Judge...
GLC02233.24
27 May 1863
[Court Martial proceedings in the case of Haywood Sullivan for being absent without leave.]
Details the trial and conviction of Haywood Sullivan for the charge of "absence without leave." Records specifics of the charge, testimony from the trial, and resulting sentence. With the name of Captain Thomas R. Youngblood as if signed, but likely...
GLC02233.25
[Court Martial proceedings in the case of W. H. Hutson for being absent without leave]
Details the trial and conviction of Hutson for the charge of "absence without leave." Records specifics of the charge, testimony from the trial, and resulting sentence. Hutson was sentenced to carry a twenty pound stick eight hours a day for sixteen...
GLC02233.26
[Court Martial proceedings in the case of Theophilus Goddin for being absent without leave]
Details court martial proceedings of Theophilus Goddin, who pled guilty to the charge of "absence without leave." Goddin was sentenced to carry a twenty pound stick eight hours a day for sixteen days. With the names of James Dalrymple as the Judge...
GLC02233.27
28 May 1863
[Court Martial proceedings in the case of Moses J. Hill for being absent without leave]
Details court martial proceedings of Moses J. Hill, who pled guilty to the charge of "absence without leave." Hill was sentenced to carry a twenty pound stick eight hours a day for fourteen days. With the names of James Dalrymple as the Judge...
GLC02233.28
[Court Martial proceedings in the case of Festus Oliver for being absent without leave]
Details court martial proceedings of Festus Oliver, who pled guilty to the charge of "absence without leave." Oliver was sentenced to carry a twenty pound stick eight hours a day for eighteen days. With the names of James Dalrymple as the Judge...
GLC02233.29
[Court Martial proceedings in the case of Stephen Goddin for being absent without leave]
Details court martial proceedings of Stephen Goddin, who pled guilty to the charge of "absence without leave." Goddin was sentenced to carry a twenty pound stick eight hours a day for fourteen days. With the names of James Dalrymple as the Judge...
GLC02233.30
11 June 1863
Ryals, Henry J., 1834-?
[Charge and specifications in the case of John M. Holmes for multiple desertions]
Charges against John W. Holmes for deserting for the fourth, fifth, and sixth time. Describes these desertions. Also signed and approved by George Wortham.
GLC02233.31
30 July 1863
Cooper, Samuel, 1798-1876
[Telegraph to James G. Martin]
Manuscript copy of a telegraph sent to Brigadier James G. Martin ordering "the execution of privates William Leggett & Canada Barnes...suspended until further notice." Docket contains autograph endorsement signed by Charles Grice Elliot, Martin's...
GLC02233.33
20 August 1863
Williams, W.F., fl. 1863-1864
to unknown
Williams outlines a confrontation between Alfred Davenport, who refused to work "under any such d-d government," and a supervisor. Williams accuses Davenport of trading with the enemy and giving them information. Sent to an unnamed Colonel. Cross...
GLC02233.35
9 July 1863
Collie, L., fl. 1863
[List of items received belonging to Fort Shannon]
List of ordnance arrived, including various types of cannon, and shells, powder, fuses, and other items.
GLC02233.36
27 Feburay 1864 - 4 March 1864
Atkinson, Joseph Henry, 1829-1907
Court martial proceedings in seven cases [Decimalized .01-.07]
Court martial proceedings in seven cases in the Fiftieth North Carolina Infantry. Most likely all written at "Camp Burgwyn," near Bogue, North Carolina.
GLC02233.37
13 April 1864
Stone, Elijah James, 1819-1887
to Francis H. Pierpont
Reverend Stone appeals to Governor Pierpont for aid in obtaining the position of Chaplain of Wheeling prison and hospital. Believes he is best suited for the job, since he has been praying with the prisoners for many years, while others who seek the...
GLC02233.38
16 May 1864
Williams, K.A., fl. 1864
to George Wortham
Rather than have his two captured enslaved people return home, Williams wants them to work for the Confederacy. He would prefer they be shot rather than fall into Yankee hands again. Suggests one would make a good servant for Wortham. Written at the...
GLC02233.39
19 May 1864
Gatlin, Richard Caswell, 1809-1896
Gatlin received Wortham's recommendations for promotions for Best and Penny but cannot issue any other commissions until the commission for Captain Ryals is issued.
Richard C. Gatlin, after retiring early in the war as a Confederate Brigadier...
GLC02233.40
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