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1862-1863 ca.
Walker, H.H., fl. 1862-1863
Salt print 1/2 length seated profile portrait, in Confederate uniform
3 stars visible. Marred by prominent water drops on portrait. Ink inscription on mount: "H.H. Walker. Va."
GLC05786.21
Williams, John S., fl. 1862-1863
Salt print 1/2 length portrait, in Confederate uniform
3 stars visible. Ink inscription on mount: "John S. Williams. Kentucky"
GLC05786.22
Baker, Laurence F., fl. 1862-1863
Salt print 3/4 length seated portrait, in Confederate uniform
Portrait shows with his arm in a sling. 3 stars visible. Ink inscription on mount: "L.S. Baker, NC"
GLC05786.23
10 September 1867
Smet, Pierre-Jean de, 1801-1873
to Orville H. Browning
Writes to Secretary of the Interior Browning a detailed description of diplomatic activities among the Indian tribes in the Missouri River country during the Sioux wars of the 1860s. Outlines his expenses and outlays during his visit with the...
GLC05788.01
1867/09/11
De Smet, Pierre J., fl. 1867
to Orville H. Browning re: accepting appointment as peace envoy among Indians
Written at St. Louis University
GLC05788.02
1867/03/12
to Lewis W. Bogy re: outlining Smet's services to U.S. as mediator
With docket and stamp of Dept of Interior 9/16/1867 and assorted newsclippings.
GLC05788.03
3 July 1833
Buchanan, James, 1791-1868
to Isaac Wayne
Buchanan writes as United States Minister to Russia to Colonel Wayne. Relates that he has enjoyed his time in Russia, but will never be "contented to remain under the shadow of despotism longer than my duty to my country requires." Notes his rapid...
GLC05790
circa 1928
Collection of three items related to Thomas Edison and agriculture [Decimalized .01-.03]
GLC05791
1894/05/17
Harrison, Benjamin, 1833-1901
to Murat Halstead re: newspaper writer
Amusing personal letter written on mourning stationery, concerning his recent trip to New York and Brooklyn. He writes that since he has been free of work for the last year, he can be considerably more genial. "Few of the newspaper writers seem to...
GLC05797
[1910]
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919
Guildhall Speech re: Great Britain, Egypt and South Africa [fragment]
Twelve pages total. The first two typed leaves are non-consecutive and unnumbered, the third page is numbered "8", the fourth "11" and the fifth "14"; two smaller leaves written in TR's hand are labeled "A" (4 pp.) and "B" (3 pp.). Typed speech...
GLC05798
3 September 1840
Tappan, Lewis, 1788-1873
to Theodore Sedgwick
Tappan, an abolitionist supporting the freedom of the Amistad Africans, discusses a letter from Roger Sherman Baldwin to Sedgwick. States that Mr. B. (Baldwin) requests the advice of Sedgwick and Seth Staples regarding the trial. Refers to Judge T...
GLC05799
22 May 1825
Lawton, Edward W., fl. 1810-1825
to Thomas Evans
One letter from Edward Lawton to Thomas Evans dated May 22, 1825. Relays the details of an enslaved girl seeking refuge. States that two years prior, she had been Anthony Barklay (or Barclay) and his family during a moved to Newport. The girl...
GLC05800
9 February 1861
Cooper, Peter, 1791-1883
to John Sherman
Cooper, an inventor and philanthropist, replies to a letter from Sherman, a United States Representative from Ohio. Referring to the pending possibility of Civil War, states " I infer ... that there is much doubt that an arrangement will be made in...
GLC05801
1865-1866
Collection of three letters pertaining to 19th century petroleum production [decimalized .01-.03]
GLC05802
5 October 1865
Clifton, Allen J., fl. 1865
to his mother
Explains that he thinks she is not getting some of his letters and vice versa because he moves around a lot. States that he will not advise relatives to come out to the oil region because he is not sure he would be able to get them jobs, as they go...
GLC05802.01
13 November 1865
Mentions that it just snowed but that previously the weather had been pleasant for awhile. States that the water pipes to the refineries froze and busted. Advises that crude oil is worth $7 a barrel. Mentions that the area is just being developed...
GLC05802.02
16 February 1866
Miller, R., fl. 1866
to Friend Canfield
Regrets not writing before now but says that it is quite difficult for him because of his lame hand. Describes the success they have had in drilling for oil in the region. Advises that he should invest in the oil territory and come for a visit to...
GLC05802.03
14 November 1791
Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804
to William Constable
Assures Constable that the whole interest on the stock of his business associates in Antwerp (then part of the Netherlands) has been paid. He notes that the transactions were carried out in such a way that violated the laws of both countries. He...
GLC05804
3 July 1695
Penn, William, 1644-1718
to Friends, Bretheren and Sisters.
In a sermon-like letter quoting the words of the apostle Paul, Penn instructs his flock: "You see by wh[ich] way God began his election. It was by tryals, yea great tryals, but promesses accompanied you, & strong faith." Written from Worminghurst...
GLC05806
3 April 1837
Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865
[Bond on the estate of John M. Bingley].
Signed by Jane Bingley and Thomas J. Nance as co-administrators, and John T. Stuart and Lincoln as legal counsel. Bingley and Nance give bond for 2000 dollars as administrators of John M. Bingley's estate, who died in Morgan County on December 4...
GLC05807
1807/10/18
Fulton, Robert, 1765-1815
to Robert Livingston
Hopes to be able to obtain exclusive rights to navigate the Mississippi River for another two years. Also gives a detailed report on the vessel "Clermont." Written two months after the maiden voyage.
GLC05808
11 April 1864
to Edwin McMasters Stanton
President Lincoln sends a colored man to advise the Secretary of War, Stanton, on the organization of colored troops in the army. Instructs Stanton to "see [L.H.?] Putnam, whom you will find a very intelligent colored man, and who wishes to talk...
GLC05809
circa April 28, 1862
Beauregard, Pierre Gustave Toutant, 1818-1893
[Endorsement regarding defense of New Orleans]
Beauregard's signed pencil docket on telegram from General Mansfield Lovell regarding defense of New Orleans. Lovell telegramed Beauregard to inform him that he is prepared to defend New Orleans, but "will not be responsible for the loss of life to...
GLC05812
23 November 1861
Bowen, John Stevens, 1829-1863
to E. D. Blake
Col. Bowen urges Capt. Blake, acting assistant adjutant general under Confederate general Leonidas Polk, to urge Polk's attention to "the condition of my Quartermaster Dept." Notes that Polk owes money to him and "nearly every farmer around us…I say...
GLC05813
5 December 1863
Cosby, George Blake, 1830-1909
to James Birdseye McPherson
Written from CSA Headquarters, Cosby's Brigade. Marked as unofficial. Contains a watermark on the upper left corner. General Cosby writes to McPherson, commanding forces at Vicksburg, Mississippi. States "I am informed that Peter Grinner a citizen...
GLC05814
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